Committees and Boards

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Citizens and community members can get involved and make a difference in our community through membership on the various boards and committees appointed by Shelburne Town Council.

Committees provide advice and recommendations to Council on a variety of issues, including heritage, recreation and facilities, and economic and community development. View the terms of reference for advisory committees of council. Citizens are invited to take the opportunity to serve on a committee or board.

To register to attend a committee meeting, please contact the Clerk's Office clerk@shelburne.ca

Please note Committee member terms run with the current term of Council which is 2018 - 2022.

Please note a municipal election is being held October 24, 2022. The current term for Boards and Committee's ends November 15, 2022. Meetings are not permitted to be held during the voting period of October 11 to October 24, 2022. Committee meetings for this current term will end September 30, 2022.

November 1, 2022 will commence the application process for Committee's and Boards of Council.

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Join a Committee

To join a committee or board, you need to:

Be 18 years of age or older (except the Youth Advisory Committee)
Be a resident of Shelburne
Explain why you want to join the committee or board
Indicate the skills, training or experience that would make you a suitable candidate for the position.
Committee members are volunteer positions

Town committees and boards

Review each of our committees and the work they are doing in our community.

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is committed to making the Town of Shelburne barrier-free for all residents. The Town of Shelburne Accessibility plan and accessibility awards program are two important initiatives spearheaded by this committee.

Mission Statement

To raise awareness of employees and residents of the Town of Shelburne about the accessibility needs of people with disabilities; communicational, intellectual, sensory, physical, and mental health related. To provide support and training to ensure that all residents enjoy a barrier-free Town.

Vision Statement

To make the Town of Shelburne the leading example of a jurisdiction with full accessibility for all people with disabilities.

The purpose of the Accessibility Advisory Committee is to encourage and facilitate accessibility on behalf of all people by:

Promoting public awareness and sensitivity;
Encouraging cooperation among all service and interest groups to ensure a barrier free community for all persons;
Identifying, documenting and advising on relevant issues and concerns within the Town of Shelburne;
Assess programs, practices and services to determine their effect on accessibility for people with disabilities;
Improving access to all services such as transportation and recreation, which are the qualities of an engaged community;
Identify programs, practices and services that the Town will review in the coming year to identify barriers to people with disabilities;
Describe the measures the committee intends to take in the coming year to identify, remove and prevent barriers to people with disabilities;
Recognizing that the needs of all persons are constantly changing;
Make the accessibility plan available to the public by posting on the web and by having paper copies available in alternate formats.

Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting dates, agendas and minutes

View our meeting schedule and minutes to stay informed about the actions of the Accessibility Advisory committee. All of our meetings are open to the public. The committee meets quarterly on the last Tuesday of February, May, August and November.

To contact the Accessibility Advisory committee email or call (519) 925-2600 x 223.

Accessibility Advisory Committee members

Councillor, Walter Benotto
Janet Manschitz
Kelly Semple
Mikal Archer

Arts and Culture Committee

The Arts and Culture Committee will advise Council and Staff on policies, develop plans and programming designed to promote culture and the arts within the community.

Arts and Culture Committee meeting agendas and minutes

The committee meets the third Wednesday of every month at 7pm at Shelburne Town Hall. View our meeting schedule and minutes to stay informed.

Arts and Culture Committee members

Councillor Kyle Fegan (Chair)

Councillor Fegan

Kyle is currently a Councillor for the Town of Shelburne and has been a resident of this town for 12 years. He has been serving on a number of events and boards and is a standing member of the legion. Kyle was the designer for our Hometown Heroes banners that are hung every year to celebrate our family war heroes. Operating 2 businesses in town, Kyle is the owner and operator of Impact Kreative – a full service advertising/Design studio, and is also the owner of Impact Martial Arts – a mixed martial arts Studio located on Main Street that teaches Judo, Karate, kickboxing, self Defense and family fitness.

Kyle has a passion for this town and a vision to bring Arts and Culture into the forefront of what we as a town have to offer. He has been instrumental with many of the concerts that have been brought to town and has a vision for even bigger and better events going forward.

Andrew James (Co-Chair)

Councillor Fegan

After winning the Dramatic Arts Award for his High School graduating class, Andrew went off to New York City to pursue an acting career and attended the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts (formerly New York School for Film and Television.)

Upon returning to Toronto, Andrew went on to start his own Christian entertainment company—S4 Entertainment—which focused on artist development, artist management, and event production. S4 Entertainment contributed to the success of award-winning groups and urban artists. S4 also produced a nationally distributed music magazine—Inspired—and an annual drumming skills competition—The Drumoff.

Currently, Along with his wife, Juli-Anne, Andrew is the co-founder of Streams Community Hub— a registered charity in Shelburne, Ontario focused on helping youth discover their passion, potential, and purpose through the arts. Andrew is also the owner of Town Tees, an apparel decoration company and an emerging social enterprise focused on youth employment and development.

Andrew and his wife, Juli-Anne, have been married for 12 years, have three lovely daughters, and live in the town of Shelburne, Ontario.

Councillor Lynda Buffett

Councillor Fegan

As a member of town council, I am very excited about what the future holds for Shelburne in the area of Arts & Culture.

On a personal level I have been painting for many years as a hobby and I have participated in many art shows & exhibits both in Downtown Toronto & in Dufferin County during my 24 years of living in Shelburne.

With these experiences, I’ve seen the positive impact that these cultural activities provide to a community.

While expressing myself through art, I’ve never stopped learning new creative skills and that’s why I realize just how importance it is to be able to offer more cultural experiences to our community so that everyone can enjoy a more enhanced lifestyle.

I truly believe that Shelburne is ready to become a creative hub of cultural activity & that’s why I wanted to serve on this committee -to ensure I have a part of making this a reality!

Althea Alli

Councillor Fegan

Althea Alli is community advocate who is passionate about equality, diversity and inclusion and improving and addressing the needs of the community. She is the founder of the Shelburne Multicultural Event and member of the Dufferin County Diversity and Inclusion committee. She served as the Vice Chair on the Anti-Black Racism & Discrimination Task Force that was struck in 2020 by the Town of Shelburne. She is the recipient of the Town of Shelburne Community Excellence Award and was featured in Dufferin County’s In The Hills Magazine for outstanding leadership in the Shelburne/Dufferin County community as a trailblazer and a female role model for women in the Dufferin County community.

Tristan Barrocks

Trisha Linton

Tracy Smith

Councillor Fegan

Tracy enjoys painting the landscape, nature and wildlife that surrounds the beautiful countryside of Shelburne. She has always sought out the company of other artists and finds working with them inspirational and essential to her own creativity.

Having participated in many artists groups over the years has given Tracy a sense of the strong partnership efforts needed to create success in advocating for and advancing the arts.

Working on the new Arts & Culture committee now gives Tracy a wonderful opportunity to collaborate with many talented friends and neighbours and she is excited to share the joy of the arts with others in our community.

Angela Tracogna

Angela is currently a Director of Marketing in the fashion industry and has been living in Shelburne almost a decade. With a background education in fine arts and fashion design from Ryerson University she also creates custom artwork pieces using many different mediums, under “All by Design studio” She has a passion for art, design, and community and hopes to help strengthen the arts and culture in Shelburne.

Canada Day Festival Committee

The Canada Day Festival Committee is committed to making Canada Day Festivites enjoyable to everyone. They develop plans and programs for Canada Day for the whole community.

Canada Day Festival Committee meeting agendas and minutes

The committee meets the second Wednesday of every month at 7pm at Shelburne Town Hall. View our meeting schedule and minutes to stay informed.

Canada Day Festival Committee members

Councillor Kyle Fegan (Chair)
Councillor Lindsay Wegener (Vice-Chair)
Brian McBride
Jay Wagstaff
Kurt Neilson
Noni Thomas

Centre Dufferin Recreation Complex Board of Management

The Centre Dufferin Recreation Complex Board of Management oversees the operation of the Town's recreation complex.

Centre Dufferin Recreation Complex Board of Management agendas and minutes

View our meeting schedule and minutes to stay informed.

Centre Dufferin Recreation Complex Board of Management Board Members

Chris Gerrits, Township of Amaranth (Chair)
Lindsay Wegener, Town of Shelburne
Dan Sample, Shelburne Public Appointee
Darren White, Township of Melancthon
Steve Anderson, Town of Shelburne
Geer Harvey, Shelburne Public Appointee
Heather Foster, Township of Amaranth
Laura Ryan, Town of Mono

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

The Town of Shelburne has established a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. The committee’s mandate will be to advise Council and continue the work of the Anti-Black Racism, Racism and Discrimination Task Force, as noted in their recommendations brought forward to Council on October 5, 2020.

The committee will make recommendations and provide a monitoring and measuring role to help ensure that the Town of Shelburne applies a diversity, equity and inclusion lens to its policies, services, and programs.

Community Members will be selected through an application and interview process. Committee members will have the skills, knowledge, and experience to contribute effectively to the committee’s mandate. Committee members must be a Town of Shelburne resident or business owner who has an understanding of the impacts of racism and systemic discrimination on marginalized people and meet the following general qualifications:

be familiar with overall community issues and concerns,
have demonstrated knowledge around diversity, equity, and inclusion,
be able to build meaningful relationships and connections within the community.

View the terms of reference for for the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee meetings, agendas and minutes

View our meeting schedule and minutes to stay informed about the actions of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee. All meetings are open to the public. The committee meets monthly on the 3rd Thursday of each month.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee members

David Egbert - Chair

David David Egbert has extensive experience both in owning and operating successful rehabilitation businesses and as a trusted clinician. David is a licensed physical therapist in both Ontario and California. He moved to Canada from the US in 2007 and took ownership of Shelburne Physiotherapy Centre shortly afterward. David ensures a patient-focused environment and comprehensive health services with a wide variety of practitioners with diverse expertise. David's goals are to provide lifelong quality patient care utilizing a diverse multi-sport background and knowledge of exercise science while maintaining an open holistic attitude. David has a passion for outdoor endurance sports and has competed in many endurance high-performance sports. He shares this deep interest with his wife Maria and celebrates their families’ unique heritage with Brodie and Qyona.

Alethia O’Hara-Stephenson - Vice Chair

Alethia O’Hara-Stephenson

Alethia O’Hara-Stephenson, CIP, BA, MBA

Alethia is a highly sought-after speaker, author and community advocate who is passionate about Diversity Equity and inclusion initiatives and advancing the needs of her community. She is the Founder and President of the Dufferin County Canadian Black Association and is the recipient of multiple awards including the RBC Global Citizen Award, the Town of Shelburne Community Excellence Award and a 2020 MyFm Woman of Influence honoree. Alethia Holds a BA in Political Science from York University, an MBA in Leadership and Innovation from Edinburgh Napier University in Scotland, Certificate in Diversity & Inclusion from Ashton College and a Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) Designation from the Insurance Institute of Canada.

Stella Aluze-ele

Committee Member Steall Aluze-ele

Stella Adeneriba Aluze-ele FCIM

Stella is an educator, a marketer, and entrepreneur with years of experience in running a family business with locations in 5 countries and counting. She was born in Ghana- West Africa, spent her youthful years living in Swaziland (now renamed Eswatini) in the Southern African Region, where she and her husband operated their training / career college. She and her husband established the International Centre for Capacity Development ICCD Canada. Her experience as an educator accords her the exposure to diverse nationalities, cultures and social setting which has resulted in her ability to not only handle and resolve conflict in any group setting, but also contribute meaningfully to every community that she finds herself.

Stella volunteers her time and expertise whenever needed. She has volunteered as a judge at the Brampton Entrepreneur Centre’s Starter Company program which seeks to assist people 18 years and up to start or expand a business. She also volunteers at the St Benedict Elementary school in Orangeville. Stella has great passion for DEI initiative and the Town of Shelburne.

Len Guchardi

Committee Member Len Guchardi

A long-time, community-minded resident, Len Guchardi is recently retired from a 22-year career in education at CDDHS in Shelburne.

A graduate of Queen’s University, his first career was in broadcast production, including 15 years in Toronto radio and television.

Len’s volunteer work is ongoing with the Food Bank, BIA, Shelburne Street Festival, Special Olympics, DCAFS, and on the Board of NDACT.

From music recording and event-organizing to carrying the 2015 Pan Am torch, Len’s contributions to his community may be behind-the-scenes or visible, but they are always authentic and valuable to this community.

Nicholas C. Knight

Committee Member Steall Aluze-ele

Nicholas C. Knight is a Toronto-based Project Manager & Consultant. He has worked with several provincial government agencies & health sciences companies. He helps these large entities rollout new technology & projects as needed. Stella Adeneriba Aluze-ele FCIM

Mr. Knight has held positions on the Board of Directors of Black CAP & for two years held a Board position on TSCC 1806 Condominium Corporation. He has accomplished numerous gains for the corporation working with the other Board members of TSCC 1806.

On a final note in the current year 2022 he has completed technology integration project with Accenture services provided to Sanofi Pasteur as well as another one for the Toronto Transit Commission. He is looking forward to putting his skills to work with the D.E.I committee in Shelburne.

Karen Lang

Karen Lang Karen was born and raised in Shelburne. Upon completion of high school, she moved to Toronto to attend Seneca College. She took the legal secretarial course and worked in law firms and corporate legal departments throughout her 40-year career. Her specialty was labour and employment law, so she has experience dealing with the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal, Ontario Labour Relations Board, and various other tribunals.

At her last job, she took an active role in the company’s Diversity and Inclusion Council for 3 years until her retirement. Her main objective was to be the voice of the disabled as she is the mother of a daughter with a severe hearing loss. Her daughter’s first language is American Sign Language so Karen is able to sign. She is excited to be part of Shelburne’s DEI Committee.

Jonathan Lemoine

Jonathan Lemoine is a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 353. He is a proud labour activist and has lobbied federal government for both Indigenous and workers’ rights. He is the co-chair of his local unions human rights committee and is a member of the Ontario Federation of Labours First Nations, Metis, Inuit circle. In addition, he is currently an executive board member at the Peel Region Labour Council and a member of the council’s equity and inclusion committee.

Vijay Nandkumar

Vijay Nandkumar is a Mechanical Engineering Technician and currently works for one of the leading Stainless Steel Manufactures in Brampton that supplies Pressure Vessels, Tanks and Custom Equipment to the Pharmaceutical Industry. He has been a part of many projects that were involved in manufacturing the Covid Vaccine. Apart from his career, he has been deeply involved in his Hindu Community at a very young age and understands diversity and its development within the community. He has completed his Hindu Ordination at the age of 12 and is now a Hindu Priest (Purohit). He recently moved to Shelburne and has started his loving family.

Deputy Mayor Anderson

Deputy Mayor Steve Anderson Steve is currently the Deputy Mayor for the town of Shelburne and a Councillor for the County of Dufferin. Steve's political career began in Shelburne when he was appointed to Council on October 2, 2017 after the passing of Councillor Tom Egan. Steve is also a senior lawyer with the Toronto Transit Commission with over 15 years of experience. As a practicing lawyer, he has received a number of awards for his distinguished service. Steve has extensive Board experience serving as the former Vice-President for the Ontario College of Kinesiology, Board Member with Prologue to the Performing Arts, Citizen Appointment for Community Care Access Centre-Brampton and a Citizen Appointment for the City of Brampton Task Force.

Regarding his personal accomplishments, Steve was very proud to be named by the Toronto Star as one of the Top 50 Jamaicans in the GTA in 2013 and equally proud of his acknowledgement by the House of Commons for his community service also in 2013. Steve is a strong believer in family and is a proud father of 2 children.

Councillor Fegan

Councillor Wegener

After graduating in 2002 a scholar, on the deans list and receiving a bursary from Sheridan Colleges animal care program Lindsay gained employment as a veterinary technician. In 2004 Lindsay purchased her first home, with her fiancé, in Shelburne. It was here she would get married and begin her family. She also realized her dream of owning her own business spaw-fect grooming. In 2018 she was the recipient of the Community Champion award for her work with local charities including: Homecraft president, Shelburne agricultural society board member, co president of the nonprofit Junior schooners little league, Shelburne Street Festival committee, Shelburne Kinettes, Girl Guides of Canada Brownie leader , Savour Shelburne, Santa Clause parade, Shelburne Easter egg hunt and Canada Day festival. Volunteering is said to be one of her greatest passions. In 2018 she stepped out of her comfort zone to run for council to which she was successful.

Special Council Meeting - March 25, 2021

At the March 25, 2021 Special Council meeting the following resolution was passed to appoint Committee members:

Moved By Councillor Benotto

Seconded By Councillor Buffett

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council amends the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee Terms of Reference to provide for a total of 8 community members and 3 Council members;

AND THAT Council appoints the following community members to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee for the remaining term of Council AND THAT the following Council members will be appointed to the committee for the remaining term of Council:

Special Council Meeting - March 25, 2021 - YouTube

Our Accomplishments

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Events

2021

DEIC Logo Contest

Orange Shirt Day

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development committee (EDC) works to promote the Town as a place for business growth and economic investment. Through the Economic Development Strategy the EDC provides support to local businesses and future investors.

View our meeting schedule and minutes to stay informed.

Committee members

Steve Bowles (Chair)
Andrew Lewis (Vice- Chair)
Mikal Archer
Councillor Lynda Buffett
Bill Gillam
Councillor Shane Hall

Heritage Shelburne Committee

The Town of Shelburne Heritage Committee provides information about the history of our community. They conduct research into our past and educate the public through walking tours and literature.

MANDATE

The mandate of Heritage Shelburne is to advise Council on identifying, conserving and promoting heritage resources in our community and to recognize buildings and properties of historic or architectural value in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act. The Committee will advise Council on recognizing individuals who have contributed to the preservation and promotion of heritage in Shelburne.

The Committee will review and make recommendations to Council on matters under the Ontario Heritage Act. The committee also promotes public awareness of Shelburne’s cultural heritage and conducts research into cultural heritage resource matters that support the Town of Shelburne.

Heritage Shelburne will:

provide research assistance using municipal records, archived materials and the Land Registry Office in order to determine the historical and/or architectural value of a building and/or property in order to promote the historical and architectural features with the Town of Shelburne.
maintain a knowledge and recruit interested historians to assist the Municipal Heritage Committee.
promote the Heritage Plaque recognition program, review applications and recommend the recipient to Council.
research and recommend properties eligible under the Municipal Heritage Plaque Program. Liaison with other Municipal Heritage Committees, historical societies and similar organizations on heritage issues and policies.

View our meeting schedule and minutes to stay informed. The committee meets the first Wednesday of every month at 7pm at Shelburne Town Hall.

Committee members

Councillor Kyle Fegan
Councillor Lindsay Wegener
Councillor Lynda Buffett
Geoff Dunlop
Sharron Peet
Chantel Richards

Parks and Recreation Task Force

The Parks and Recreation task force will identify and prioritize parks and recreational needs and develop funding strategies to meet those needs in order to maximize parks and recreational opportunities.

We are seeking 3 members from the Shelburne community to serve on the task force. The Term of Office for the task force is 4 years concurrent with the Term of Council (2019-2022).

To apply as a Parks and Recreation Task Force member, please complete the online application form or it can be picked up at the Town Hall.

Shelburne and District Fire Board

The Shelburne District Fire Board operates the Shelburne and District Fire Department that provides emergency services to Shelburne and the surrounding communities. View our meeting schedule and minutes to stay informed.

Shelburne and District Fire Board

Shelburne and District Fire Board agendas and minutes

View the meeting schedule and minutes to stay informed.

Those wishing to participate in the meeting can by contacting the Shelburne and District Fire Board Secretary Nicole Hill. For more details about participating in the meeting or for anyone wishing to make a presentation to the Board should contact the Board Secretary Nicole Hill at nhill@sdfd.ca at least two weeks prior to the meeting.

Shelburne and District Fire Board Members

Fire Chief Ralph Snyder
Councillor Shane Hall, Town of Shelburne
Councillor Walter Benotto, Town of Shelburne (Chair)
Bill Neilson, Township of Melancthon
Earl Hawkins, Town of Mulmur
Fred Nix, Town of Mono
Gail Little, Township of Amaranth
Heather Foster, Township of Amaranth
Janet Horner, Town of Mulmur
Margaret Mercer, Township of Melancthon
Secretary-Treasurer Nicole Hill
Sharon Martin, Town of Mono

Shelburne Police Services Board

Liaison between the Town of Shelburne and the Detachment is through the Shelburne Police Services Board.

The Police Services Act determines that a municipality the size of Shelburne be served by a 5 member police services board.

Shelburne Police Services Board

View the Shelburne Police Services Board agendas and minutes

View the meeting schedule and minutes to stay informed.

Those wishing to participate in the meeting can by contacting the Shelburne Police Services Board Secretary Nicole Hill. For more details about participating in the meeting or for anyone wishing to make a presentation to the Board should contact the Board Secretary Nicole Hill at nhillsecretary@gmail.com at least two weeks prior to the meeting.

Shelburne Police Services Board Members

Wade Mills, Mayor, Council Representative
Steve Anderson, Deputy Mayor, Council Representative
Nicole Hill, Board Secretary
Mike Fazackerley (Chair), Citizen Representative
Althea Alli, Provincial Appointee
Dan Sample, Provincial Appointee

Shelburne Library Board

The Shelburne Library Board runs and operates the Shelburne Library.

View our meeting schedule and minutes to stay informed.

Committee members

Councillor Shane Hall
Gail Little, Township of Amaranth
Geoff Dunlop, Town of Shelburne (Chair)
James Hodder, Town of Shelburne
Margaret Mercer, Township of Melancthon
Mikal Archer, Town of Shelburne
Patty Clark, Township of Mulmur
Paul Barclay, Town of Shelburne
Sharon Martin, Town of Mono

Covid-19 Vaccination Policy

Please note that the Town of Shelburne requires committee members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or provide proof of a medical or Human Rights Code exemption. View the Council and Committee Vaccination Policy.

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Councillor Kyle Fegan (Chair)

Andrew James (Co-Chair)

Councillor Lynda Buffett

Althea Alli

Tristan Barrocks

Trisha Linton

Tracy Smith

Angela Tracogna

David Egbert - Chair

Alethia O’Hara-Stephenson - Vice Chair

Stella Aluze-ele

Len Guchardi

Nicholas C. Knight

Karen Lang

Jonathan Lemoine

Vijay Nandkumar

Deputy Mayor Anderson

Councillor Fegan

Councillor Wegener

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Covid-19 Vaccination Policy