Various committees and boards are involved in the governance of Niagara-on-the-Lake and the administration of programs, events and initiatives. Learn more about these bodies and their responsibilities.
2022 - 2026 Committees & Boards
Committees of Council Recruitment
Committees & Boards 2018-2022
Agricultural Committee - Terms of Reference
Members
- Councillor Sandra O'Connor
- Councillor Erwin Wiens
- John Fedorkow
- Kathryn Hoshkiw
- George Lepp
- Albrecht Seeger
- John Thwaites
- Chris VandeLaar
- Kai Wiens (Chair)
Staff
Audit & Finance Committee - Terms of Reference
Members
- Councillor Norm Arsenault
- Councillor Al Bisback (Chair)
- Councillor Gary Burroughs
- Councillor John Wiens
- Councillor Sandra O'Connor
StaffCommittee of Adjustment - Terms of Reference
Members
- Steve Bartolini
- John Bice (Vice-Chair)
- Paul Harber
- Eric Lehtinen
- Allen Snider (Chair)
- Richard Ventresca
Staff
Communities in Bloom - Terms of Reference
Members
- Councillor Wendy Cheropita
- Councillor John Wiens
- Vicky Downes (Chair)
- Janet Trogdon
- Frances Berry
- Peggy Bell
StaffCommunity Wellness Committee - Terms of Reference
Members
- Councillor Sandra O'Connor
- Alan Brockway
- Cindy Grant (Chair)
- Paul Jurbala
- Terry Mactaggart
- Catherine Novick
- Sean Simpson
- Carol Clarke
- Natalie Cooper
Staff
Customer Experience & Technology Committee - Terms of Reference
Members
- Councillor Clare Cameron (Vice-Chair)
- Jim Brown
- Beckie Fox
- Weston Miller
- Andrew Niven (Chair)
- Chris Salvatore
Staff
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (formally Inclusivity) - Terms of Reference
Members
- Councillor John Wiens
- Jamie Knight (Co-Chair)
- Richard Mell
- Niki Walker (Co-Chair)
- George Webber
- Kiera Sangster
- Staff
- Colleen Hutt, Deputy Clerk
- Shaunna Arenburg
Environmental Advisory Committee - Terms of Reference
Members
- Councillor Sandra O'Connor
- Councillor Norm Arsenault (Chair)
- Councillor Gary Burroughs
- Marco Brunato
- William Rapley
- Paul Jurbala
- Christine Earl (Vice-Chair)
- Kyra Simone
- Hazel Norris
- Molly Shara
Staff
Glendale Taskforce - Terms of Reference
Members
- Councillor Norm Arsenault
- Terry Flynn
- Steve Hardaker (Vice-Chair)
- Al Hosein
- Lianne Gagnon - Niagara College
- Tom Price - Niagara College
Staff
Grinder Pump Committee - Terms of Reference
Members
- Councillor Erwin Wiens
- Councillor Norm Arsenault
- Michelle Adelstein (Vice-Chair)
- John Lindsay
- Angelo Miniaci (Chair)
- Wayne Scott
- David Snelgrove
Staff
Heritage Trail Committee - Terms of Reference
Members
- Councillor Al Bisback
- Frances Boot
- Tony Chisholm (Vice-Chair)
- Rick Coyne
- Rick Meloen (Chair)
- Fred Sentineal
- Ryan Tregunno
- Cheryl Morris
Staff
Members
- Lord Mayor Betty Disero
- Councillor Allan Bisback
- Councillor Gary Burroughs
Staff
Irrigation Committee - Terms of Reference
Members
- Councillor Erwin Wiens
- Councillor John Wiens
- Kevin Buis (Chair)
- Rob Enns
- Michael Kauzlaric
- Walter Konik (Vice-Chair)
- Kurt Newmann
- Kai Wiens
Staff
- Brandon Enns - brandon.enns@notl.com
Licensing Appeal Committee - Terms of Reference
Members
- Tony Chisholm
- Margaret Louter
- Taylor MaGee
- Janet Trogdon
Staff
Lord Mayor's Economic Development Task Force - Terms of Reference
Members
- Lord Mayor Betty Disero
- Councillor Clare Cameron
- Councillor Erwin Wiens
Staff
Lord Mayor's Youth Advisory Council - Terms of Reference
Members
- Lord Mayor Betty Disero
- Janvi Granta (Chair)
Staff
Municipal Heritage Committee - Terms of Reference & Ontario Heritage Act
Members
- Councillor Clare Cameron
- Councillor Al Bisback
- Ron Dale (Museum Representative)
- Ken Douglas
- Amanda Demers
- Drew Chapman (Chair)
- Philip Hoad
- David Parker
- Rita Trudeau (Vice-Chair)
Staff
Niagara District Airport Commission
Committee Representative
- Dan Pilon, Airport Manager
NOTL Representatives
- Councillor Gary Burroughs
- Robin Garrett
Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library Board - Public Libraries Act
Members
- Councillor Al Bisback
- Councillor Wendy Cheropita
- Stuart McCormack
- John Bible
- Robin Foster
- Dave Hunter
- Betty Knight
- Daryl Novak (Chair)
- Lisa Traficante
Niagara-on-the-Lake Safety Committee - Terms of Reference
Members
- Councillor Norm Arsenault
- Bill Dickson
- Shirley Eden
- Ken Gansel (Vice-Chair)
- Steve Hardaker
- Robert Oleksiw
- Alex Pewer
- Jake Redekopp
- Katherine Reid
- Jon Schmidt
- Bob Strickland
- Catharine Wickabrod (Chair)
Short Term Rental Committee - Terms of Reference
- Rob Browning (Chair)
- Councillor Norm Arsenault
- Councillor Gary Burroughs
- David Levesque
- Jason Clements
- John Buchanan
- Rene Brewer
Staff
St. Davids Swimming Pool Committee - Terms of Reference
Members
- Paul Harber
- Joe Typer
- Susan Snider
- Adriana Vizzari
- Glenn Young
- David K. Scott
- Taren Koroneos
- Jill Barber
- Councillor Gary Burroughs
- Councilor John Wiens
Staff
Town Historian - Terms of Reference
- Niagara Historical Society
Transportation Advisory Committee - Terms of Reference
Members
- Councillor Norm Arsenault
- Councillor Gary Burroughs
- William Carson
- Margaret Louter (Vice-Chair)
- Gerry McIlhone (Chair)
- Walter Konik
- Gerald Berry
- Victor Zilinskas
Staff
Urban Design Committee - Terms of Reference
Members
- Councillor Clare Cameron
- David Anthony
- John Gartner
- David Israelson
- Peter Neame
- Gordon Stratford (Vice-Chair)
- David Parker (MHC Representative) (Chair)
Staff