Committees and Boards

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.

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.

Contact us

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

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.

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

To apply as a Arts and Cultural Committee member, please complete the online application form or it can be picked up at the Town Hall.

At the October 26, 2020 Special Council meeting the following resolution was passed in respond to the Task Force recommendations:

Moved By Mayor Mills
Seconded By Councillor Benotto

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council supports the recommendations provided by the Anti-Black Racism, Racism and Discrimination Task Force as presented to Council October 5, 2020; 

AND THAT Council and Staff will utilize the recommendations to develop a costed work plan with timelines for consideration for adoption by Council in January 2021.

CARRIED, W. Mills

On June 8, 2020 Council approved the following:

THAT Council agrees to establish the Anti-Black Racism and Racism and Discrimination Task Force be adopted for the purpose of recommending to Council ideas to address racism and discrimination in our community;

AND FURTHER THAT the following individuals be appointed to form the task force:

• Wade Mills, Mayor
• Steve Anderson, Deputy Mayor
• Alethia O'Hara Stephenson, Chair
• Althea Casamento, Vice Chair
• Geer Harvey, Treasurer
• Simran Bhamu
• Bella Carter
• Nathan King
• Kent Moore, Police Chief, Shelburne Police Service
• Ken Topping
• Shyanne Ricci
• Debbie Sipkema
• Soha Soliman
• Jay Wagstaff

The purpose of the Task Force is to discuss and provide recommendations to Council, and is expected to report back to Council in approximately 2 months.  The Mayor and Deputy Mayor will also participate in the task force meetings.

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.  The committee meets the second Wednesday of every month at 7pm at Shelburne Town Hall.

Committee members

• Councillor Kyle Fegan (Chair)
• Councillor Lindsay Wegener (Vice-Chair)
• Cheryl Peterson-Rivet (Treasurer)
• Brian McBride
• Councillor Walter Benotto 
• Jay Wagstaff 
• Kurt Neilson
• Melissa Hooper
• 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. View our meeting schedule and minutes to stay informed.

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

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. 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

• Cheryl Peterson-Rivet
• Councillor Kyle Fegan
• Councillor Lindsay Wegener
• Councillor Lynda Buffett
• Geoff Dunlop
• Sharron Peet

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.

Board members

• Deputy Fire Chief Jeff Clayton
• Councillor Shane Hall, Town of Shelburne
• Councillor Walter Benotto, Town of Shelburne (Chair)
• 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
• Wayne Hannon, Township of Melancthon

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 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

Youth Advisory Committee

The Youth Advisory Committee, through our terms of reference, advises Town Council on important social, recreational and lifestyle issues concerning the Town's younger population.

Become a member

Fill out the Youth Advisory Committee application to join the Youth Advisory Committee.