Boards and Committees
The City of Thorold’s Boards and Committees of Council are designed to improve and shape the future of our community by providing advice and feedback on a variety of issues. Joining a Board or Committee is a great way to get involved and offer your voice and valued skills to strengthen our shared sense of community. As Board and Committee vacancies become available, they will be posted on this page.
All Board and Committee meetings are open to the public, except as provided for in section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001.
Council Committees and Boards Policy
To view upcoming Board and Committee meetings, please visit the meeting calendar here.
Legislative Committees
| Committee of Adjustment |
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Chair: John Theisen Vice Chair: Kieran Daniels Secretary Treasurer: Courtney Kaupp, Planning Clerk 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 8 - March 12 - May 14 - July 9 - September 10 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) 2026 Committee Meeting Dates (subject to change): January 22, February 19, March 19, April 16, May 7, June 18 Additional resources: |
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Diversity Equity & Inclusion Advisory Committee |
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Chair: Rene Nand Vice Chair: TBD 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, Manju Kumari Poudel, Terence R. Schilstra Terms of Reference: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee Committee Agendas, Minutes, and Recordings (2022-2026 Term of Council) 2026 Committee Meeting Dates (subject to change): February 5, April 9, June 4 |
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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: Jay Greyvenstein, Development Planner Members: Joe Atkinson, Linda Borland, Leslie Daniels, Mark Freeman, Helen Hermansen, Stuart McPherson (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) 2026 Committee Meeting Dates (subject to change): January 23, April 10, June 5 |
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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) 2026 Committee Meeting Dates (subject to change): January 27, February 24, March 31, April 28, May 26, June 23 Website: www.heritagethorold.com |
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Parks, Trails and Recreation Advisory Committee |
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Chair: Marsha Coppola Vice Chair: Joe Atkinson 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) 2026 Committee Meeting Dates (subject to change): February 2, March 2, April 13, May 4, June 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) 2026 Committee Meeting Dates (subject to change): February 18, April 8, June 10 |
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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: 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) 2026 Committee Meeting Dates (subject to change): February 23, June 22 |
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: Courtney Kaupp, Planning Clerk |
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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, Donna Berry, Sarah Garner, Rachael Haynes, Lauren Michael, 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) 2026 Board Meeting Dates (subject to change): January 19, February 9, March 16, April 20, May 11, June 15, September 21 |
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: Helen Castonguay Treasurer: Marissa Spence Marketing Chair: Terri-Lynn Woodhouse Beautification Chair: Santino Perri Member at Large: Bianca De Santis Councillors: Ken Sentance, Mike De Divitiis Terms of Reference: Thorold Business Improvement Area 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
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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 Affordable Housing Working Group: Councillors O'Hare, Sentance and D'Angela Veteran Crosswalk Working Group: Councillor D'Angela and Longo |
| Thorold Museum Board |
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The Thorold Museum Board is an outside organization with Council members appointed to the Board. For more information about the Board and the museum, please click here. Council has appointed the following Councillors to sit on the Thorold Museum Board: Councillors D'Angela and O'Hare |
| Thorold Municipal Non-Profit Housing Board |
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The Thorold Municipal Non-Profit Housing Board is an outside organization with members appointed by City Council. For more information, please contact manager@thnp.ca or 905-227-6628. 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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