Municipal Committees
2011-2014 Boards and Committee Members:
Smith-Ennismore Police Services Board
Smith-Ennismore Police Services Board - (one Council appointment)
The role of the Smith-Ennismore Police Services Board is to advise the O.P.P. with respect to policing services within the Municipality. The Board generally makes recommendations on objectives and priorities for police services and works with the O.P.P. and the Community Policing Volunteers in responding to the safety and security of the community. The Board is comprised of one Council representative, one representative appointed by the Province and one member from the community at large. Terms of Reference are available upon request. Members meet approximately every two months in the Township Council Chambers at 1310 Centre Line, Smith Ward. If you would like to receive a copy of meeting Minutes or have an inquiry, please contact Suzanne Kirk at 705-292-9507 or email Suzanne Kirk
Peterborough Lakefield Police Services Board
Peterborough Lakefield Police Services Board - (one Council appointment)
The Peterborough Lakefield Police Services Board, along with the Chief of Police, develops the Business Plan, determines general organizational objectives, priorities and establishes policy. The Board consists of one Council representative, one representative appointed by the Province and one member from the community at large. Terms of Reference are available upon request.Members generally meet once per month.
- Chair - Mrs. Nancy Martin - Community Appointee
- Vice Chair - Kenneth Armstrong - Provincial Appointee
- Mayor Daryle Bennett - Municipal Appointee
- Reeve Mary Smith - Municipal Appointee
- Robert Lightbody - Provincial Appointee
Peterborough Lakefield Police Website
Committee of Adjustment
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Reeve Mary Smith
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Deputy Reeve Andy Mitchell
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Councillor Sherry Senis
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Councillor Donna Ballantyne
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Councillor Anita Locke
Joint Peterborough County Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield Ontarians with Disabilities Advisory Committee
Joint Peterborough County Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield Ontarians with Disabilities Advisory Committee - (one Council appointment)
The Accessibility Advisory Committee provides information and recommendations to Township and County Councils in regards to accessibility issues. The committee strives to reduce accessibility barriers for persons with disabilities. The Committee consists of three representatives who have a disability; two appointed by the Township of Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield and one appointed by Peterborough County. The Committee serves both Peterborough County and the Township of Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield and includes one political representative from each of the respective Councils. Staff from both the County and Township support the Committee. Terms of Reference are available upon request.
Members generally meet monthly (exception July/August).
Deputy Reeve Karl Moher - Township of Douro-Dummer
Staff Appointees:
Angela Chittick 705-292-9507 ext.221 or email Angela Chittick
Sally Saunders 705-743-0380 ext. 301 or email Sally Saunders
Library Board
Library Board - (one Council appointment)
The Library Board is a governing body mandated by the Public Library Act. The Board works closely with staff to provide library services, manage budgets and develop strategic goals. The Board is comprised of one Council representative and the remainder being representatives from the community at large. The Committee shall consist of a minimum of five members to a maximum of nine members.Members generally meet once per month (exception July/August).
Fence Viewers
Fence Viewers - (no Council appointees)
Where an owner of land desires to construct, repair or maintain a fence to mark the boundary between the owner's land and adjoining land but the owner and the owner of the adjoining land cannot agree on how the costs of constructing, maintaining or repairing the fence should be apportioned, either owner may request fence-viewers arbitrate the dispute. Minimum of three members from the community at large. No Council appointees.Members meet on an as needed basis.
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Lorna Plunkett
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Thomas Cole
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Pat Young Senior
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Murray Kidd
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Allan Mann
Property Standards
Property Standards - (no Council appointees)
Property Standards are to ensure that all environmental nuisances in residential neighbourhoods are eliminated and that substandard and deteriorated structures become compliant with minimum property maintenance code requirements. Property Standards' staff also works closely with neighbourhood groups and concerned citizens by acquainting them with Municipal By-laws and helping them monitor their own neighbourhoods to prevent deterioration. Staff address items such as high weeds, deteriorated houses and unlicensed or inoperable cars. Property Standards are governed by By-law and the Building Code Act required a committee to address any appeals to orders issued by Township staff. Minimum of three members from the community at large. No Council appointees.Members meet on an as needed basis.
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Lorna Plunkett
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Thomas Cole
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Pat Young Senior
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Murray Kidd
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Allan Mann
Heritage Committee
*NEW* Heritage Committee - (one Council appointment)
The Heritage Committee's role is advisory and consultative. The Committee will advise and assist Council in matters relating to heritage conservation districts and individual structures of historical and/or architectural significance, and the conservation of archaeological resources and cultural landscape features. The Committee will also encourage and promote heritage conservation within the Township and assist property owners in undertaking appropriate conservation/ preservation and maintenance practices. The Committee is comprised of one Council representative and is made up of 4-6 members from the community at large. The committee is also supported by Township staff. Terms of Reference are available upon request.
Members meet quarterly, or on a more frequent basis as required.
