Boards and Committees
Legislative Committees
| Committee of Adjustment |
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Chair: John Theisen Vice Chair: Kieran Daniels Secretary Treasurer: Conor Warren, Development Coordinator Members: Kieran Daniels, Peter DiPaola, Glen Jackson, Edward Pizzo, George Ravenek, John Theisen Terms of Reference: Committee of Adjustment Committee Agendas, Minutes, and Recordings (2022-2026 Term of Council) For more information visit our Committee of Adjustment page. |
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Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee |
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The Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee is comprised of representatives from seven partner municipalities in Niagara: Grimsby, Lincoln, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Pelham, Port Colborne, Thorold, and West Lincoln. The committee's mandate is to promote equal opportunity and accessibility by identifying and removing barriers for people with disabilities. - January 9 - March 13 - May 8 - September 18 - November 13 For information about the JAAC, contact the Office of the Clerk at 905-227-6613, or visit our accessibility page here: Accessibility - City of Thorold. |
Committees of Council
| Age-Friendly Committee |
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Chair: Jean D’Amelio Swyer Vice Chair: Leslie Daniels City Councillor: Tim O'Hare Staff Liaison: Dave Baldoni, Manager of Community Services Members: Muhammad Anees, Brenda Bator (Thorold Seniors Centre Representative), Mary Anne Bessey, Barb Daly, Mark Falovo, Jean D'Amelio Swyer, Leslie Daniels, Marilyn Fraser, Joey Hewitt (JAAC Representative) Terms of Reference: Age-Friendly Committee Committee Agendas, Minutes, and Recordings (2022-2026 Term of Council) 2025 Committee Meeting Dates (subject to change): January 10, February 20, March 20, May 15, June 19, September 18, October 16, November 20 Additional resources: |
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Diversity Equity & Inclusion Advisory Committee |
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Chair: Rene Nand Vice Chair: Saba Qazi City Councillors: Henry D'Angela, Tim O'Hare Staff Liaison: Nicholas Debono, City Clerk Members: Janice Desroches, Andrew Foster, Cameron Macpherson, Heather McLean, Rene Nand, Dennis Nsafoah, Manju Kumari Poudel, Saba Qazi, Terence R. Schilstra Terms of Reference: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee Committee Agendas, Minutes, and Recordings (2022-2026 Term of Council) 2025 Committee Meeting Dates (subject to change): January 16, March 6, May 1, July 10, September 11, November 6 |
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Environment, Climate Change and Biodiversity Advisory Committee |
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Chair: Mark Freeman Vice Chair: Joe Atkinson City Councillors: Anthony Longo, Tim O'Hare Staff Liaison: TBD Members: Joe Atkinson, Linda Borland, Leslie Daniels, Mark Freeman, Helen Hermansen, Natalie Green (NPCA Representative), Amber Schmucker, Ratna Raj Timsina, Zachary Zhang Terms of Reference: Environment, Climate Change & Biodiversity Advisory Committee Committee Agendas, Minutes, and Recordings (2022-2026 Term of Council) 2025 Committee Meeting Dates (subject to change): February 7, March 7, May 2, July 11, September 5, November 7 |
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Heritage Advisory Committee |
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Chair: Anna O'Hare Vice Chair: Winsome Stec City Councillor: Tim O'Hare Staff Liaison: TBD Members: Linda Borland, Ray Borland, Johnathan Charron, Mary Dekeyzer, Anna O'Hare, Tom Russell, Riccardo Soccio, Winsome Stec, Dave Tufford Terms of Reference: Heritage Advisory Committee Committee Agendas, Minutes, and Recordings (2022-2026 Term of Council) 2025 Committee Meeting Dates (subject to change): January 28, February 25, March 25, May 27, June 24, July 29, September 23, October 28, November 25 Website: www.heritagethorold.com |
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Parks, Trails and Recreation Advisory Committee |
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Chair: Kieran Daniels Vice Chair: Marsha Coppola City Councillors: Mike De Divitiis, Ken Sentance Staff Liaisons: Dave Baldoni, Manager of Community Services and Brooke Nicholson, Program Coordinator Members: Joe Atkinson, Sean Callaghan, Marsha Coppola, David Cribbs, Kieran Daniels, Peter DiPaola, Cheryl Gordon, Jeff Ickovich, Rich McCulloch, Robert Merrill, George Ravenek, Meagan Wright Terms of Reference: Parks, Trails and Recreation Advisory Committee Committee Agendas, Minutes, and Recordings (2022-2026 Term of Council) 2025 Committee Meeting Dates (subject to change): March 3, April 7, May 5, June 2, July 7, August 11, September 8, October 6, November 3, December 1 |
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Road Safety Advisory Committee |
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Chair: Michael Milburn Vice Chair: Vikram Prabhakar City Councillors: Carmen DeRose, Henry D'Angela Staff Liaisons: Sean Dunsmore, Manager of Engineering; Steve Santo, Manager of Public Works Members: Sean Callaghan, Donna Murphy Del Cueto, Mark Falovo, Rebecca Hawman, Todd Lantz (NRPS), Michael Milburn, Vikram Prabhakar Terms of Reference: Road Safety Advisory Committee Committee Agendas, Minutes, and Recordings (2022-2026 Term of Council) 2025 Committee Meeting Dates (subject to change): February 19, May 7, August 6, November 5 |
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Town and Gown Committee |
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Chair: Mayor Ugulini Vice Chair: Mark Lefebvre City Councillors: Mayor Ugulini, Ken Sentance, Mike De Divitiis Staff Liaison: Natalie Stickles, Community Relations Specialist Community Members: Carmella Broccolo-Criger, Gary Citrigno, Marsha Coppola, Mark Lefebvre Community Partners: Brock University Representatives: Off-Campus Housing Officer, Student Union, Brock Administration/Student Affairs, Graduate Students' Association. Niagara College Representatives: Director of Student Services, Student Union. Niagara Regional Police Services, Niagara Region Waste Management Terms of Reference: Town and Gown Committee Committee Agendas, Minutes, and Recordings (2022-2026 Term of Council) 2025 Committee Meeting Dates (subject to change): January 27, April 28, August 25, November 24 |
Community Liaison Groups
| Active Transportation Community Liaison Group |
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The Active Transportation Community Liaison Group will work to encourage safe active transportation, as well as, development of new infrastructure that allows people to safely use human-powered forms of travel for transportation, commuting and recreational purposes more often. Staff Liaison: Sean Dunsmore, Manager of Engineering |
| Community Events Community Liaison Group |
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The Community Events Advisory Group is to enhance special events within the City of Thorold and assist staff by providing input regarding planned special events in Thorold. Staff Liaison: Dave Baldoni, Manager of Community Services |
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Lake Gibson Corridor Community Liaison Group |
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The Lake Gibson Corridor Community Liaison Group will work toward the preservation from the Lake Gibson corridor from Allanburg to the Short Hills Provincial Park. Staff Liaison: TBD |
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Mayor's Youth Advisory Community Liaison Group |
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The Mayor's Youth Advisory Community Liaison Group provides a voice for the youth of Thorold, while advising staff and Council of important recreational and social issues concerning the City’s younger population. Terms of Reference: Mayor's Youth Advisory Community Liaison Group |
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Tourism Community Liaison Group |
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The Tourism Community Liaison Group will work to gather insight on strategies to grow tourism with the City of Thorold. Staff Liaisons: Tessa Buonocore, Assistant to the Mayor & Council |
Boards of Management
| Allanburg Community Centre Board of Management |
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Chair: Kyle Berketo Vice Chair: Linda Prytula Councillor: Ken Sentance Staff Liaison: Dave Baldoni, Manager of Community Services Members: Kyle Berketo, Steve Cecchini, Carol Clifford, Juliea Hollingsworth, Linda Prytula Terms of Reference: Allanburg Community Centre Board of Management Board Agendas and Minutes (2022-2026 Term of Council) |
| Darlene Ryan Port Robinson Community Centre Board of Management |
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Chair: Marty Wilson Vice Chair: Rae Whitty Councillor: Carmen DeRose Staff Liaison: Dave Baldoni, Manager of Community Services Members: Brenda Bator, Dony Benny, Donna Berry, Sarah Garner, Rachael Haynes, Lauren Michael, Linda Prytula, Marty Wilson, Rae Whitty Terms of Reference: Darlene Ryan Port Ryan Community Centre Board of Management Board Agendas and Minutes (2022-2026 Term of Council) 2025 Board Meeting Dates (subject to change): January 20, February 10, March 17, April 21, May 12, June 16, September 15, October 20, November 17, December 15 |
Public Forum Committee
| What is a Public Forum Committee? |
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The Public Forum Committee provides a resident or a group of residents the opportunity to meet with Council, the City's Chief Administrative Officer and the appropriate Department Director or senior member of staff to discuss the resident's concern in a less formal manner than a Council meeting.
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| How do I request to meet with a Public Forum Committee? |
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Make your request, in writing or by email, to the City Clerk no later than two weeks before the next scheduled Council meeting. Your request must include a brief description of the issue so that we may prepare for the meeting accordingly.
NOTE: Insurance Claims or legal action against the City are under the purview of the City's adjuster and insurer and may not be discussed at any time with any member of Council or staff. |
Agencies, Boards and Commissions
| Thorold Business Improvement Area (BIA) |
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Chair: Serge Carpino Vice Chair: Laurie-Anne Lamothe Secretary: TBD Treasurer: Marissa Spence Marketing Chair: Terri-Lynn Woodhouse Beautification Chair: Santino Perri Councillors: Ken Sentance, Mike De Divitiis Terms of Reference: Thorold Business Improvement Area Committee Mandate: To support and promote business in the downtown Business Improvement Area. Website: www.thoroldbia.com Mailing Address: PO Box 1044, Thorold, ON L2V 4A7 |
| Thorold Public Library Board |
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Chair: Tony Vandermaas Vice Chair: Larry Cohen Councillor: Ken Sentance Members: Larry Cohen, Dodi Colquhoun, Jean D'Amelio Swyer, Bianca De Santis, Leonard Ferry, Andrew Foster, Fred Neale, Linda Prytula, Dean Taylor, Tony Vandermaas, Elizabeth Yates Terms of Reference: Thorold Public Library Board Mandate: To manage and operate the public library in accordance with the Public Libraries Act. Website: www.thoroldpubliclibrary.ca |
Other Boards and Council Working Groups
| Council Working Groups |
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Council has established working groups, and appointed Councillors, to assist staff with important initiatives. Turf Field Working Group: Councillors D'Angela, De Divitiis, Longo, Sentance (alternate) Special Events Working Group: Councillors Dekker, De Divitiis, O'Hare Thorold Museum Working Group: Councillors D'Angela and O'Hare |
| Thorold Museum Board |
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Council has appointed the following Councillors to sit on the Thorold Museum Board: Councillors D'Angela and O'Hare For more information about the Board and the museum, please click here. |
| Thorold Municipal Non-Profit Housing Board |
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Chair: John Kenny Vice Chair: Mike De Divitiis Councillors: Mike De Divitiis, Ken Sentance Members: Joe Atkinson, Karen Blackley, Dawn Dobbie, John Kenny, Edward A. Pizzo |
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