Committees

The Township of North Dumfries has a number of committees which bring attention to aspects of the community and discuss various topics or concerns relevant to the Township. In this section you will find information pertaining to committees, requests for committee members, terms of reference and  minutes of the various committee meetings. The Township has five active committees at this point and are as follows:

Parks, Recreation & Trails Advisory Committee

Seniors Advisory Committee

Economic Development Advisory Committee

Police Committee

Heritage Committee

The minutes listed below are for the current year. To view previous year minutes please click here to be redirected.

Parks, Recreation & Trails advisory committee

The purpose of the Parks, Recreation & Trails Advisory Committee is to provide an advisory and consultative role to Township of North Dumfries Council on all aspects of the provision of leisure and recreation services in the Township and to promote and maintain communication with the public on parks, recreation and trail needs. This committee will meet on the last Tuesday of every month. 

Full Terms of Reference

Committee Members:

  •  Rob Deutschmann (Ex Officio)
  • Gord Taylor (Chair)
  • Richard Roberts
  • Jon Opavsky
  • Tim Dawkins
  • Scott Lush
  • Kevin Clancy
  • Patricia Kelly
  • Heather Graham
  • Anne Quin
  • One representative from the North Dumfries Community Health Centre (non-voting)

Meeting Minutes:

February 26, 2013

seniors Advisory Committee

The purpose of the Seniors Advisory Committee is to act as a liaison to enrich the lives of seniors in the Township, identify barriers, form partnerships with the community, and act as a public forum for issues affecting seniors. The Committee will provide advice to Council on seniors issues, solicit input from the seniors community and promote awareness with in the Township of North Dumfries. This committee will meet the 3rd Tuesday of every month.

Full Terms of Reference

Committee Members:

  • Rob Deutschmann (Ex Officio)
  • Sue Foxton (Chair)
  • Janet Furlong
  • Gail Tuck
  • Helen Schaefer
  • Mary Currie
  • Julia Boyd  
  • Michael Schmidt
  • Joyce Haynes
  • One representative from the North Dumfries Community Health Centre (Non-voting)

Meeting Minutes: 

January 15, 2013

February 5, 2013

Economic development advisory committee

The purpose of the North Dumfries Economic Development Advisory Committee is to provide an advisory and consultative role to Township of North Dumfries Council on matters relating to the attraction, development and retention of all business sectors within the municipality. This committee will meet every 3rd Wednesday of every month.

Full Terms of Reference

Committee Members:

  • Rob Deutschmann (Ex Officio)
  • Ben Benninger (Chair)
  • Suzanne Patfield 
  • Derek Lippert
  • Gloria Bolger
  • Bob Ballantyne

Meeting Minutes:

January 16, 2013

police committee

The purpose of the North Dumfries Police Advisory Committee is to look at any criminal activity that is occurring in the Township. The committee will look at issues and make suggestions on how to stop and prevent this from happening in our Township.

Committee Members:

  • Sue Foxton (Chair)
  • Patrick MacNeil
  • Pierre Gagnon
  • Dave Vincent
  • Craig Ambrose
  • Waterloo Regional Police representative (as required)
  • Township staff member

Meeting Minutes: 

Heritage Committee

Under the Ontario Heritage Act R.S.O. 1990 the Municipal Council has the authority to designate heritage structures which have historical and/or architectural significance. The Township of North Dumfries Heritage Committee researches and makes recommendations to Council concerning buildings which may be eligible for designation as well as any proposed alterations/improvements that are to be made to properties already designated under the Act.

Committee Members:

  • Michelle Drake (Chair)
  • Andrew McGauley
  • Mary-Jean Page
  • Heidi Ostner
  • Rachel Redshaw
  • Helena Ball
  • Kathryn McGarry  
  • Ben Benninger (Council representative)

Meeting Minutes: