Committees

This is an advisory only committee of Council and has replaced the following committees: Tourism and Economic Development, Parks Recreation Arts & Culture, Striking, Personnel and Planning Advisory.  The committee has all members of council and 2 staff members.  This committee meets every third Monday of each month except in March, July, August and December. 

Committee Members:

• Mayor Dennis Rogers
• Deputy Mayor Kimberly DeYong
• Councillor Tony Gaffan
• Councillor Debby Jarvis-Chausse
• Councillor Sheri Lowrie
• Councillor Thomas Neufeld
• Councillor Larry Patterson

This committee reviews applications for land severances and minor variances to residential and commercial property under the Planning Act, as well as any appeals relating to By-laws, Fence Viewers, Court of Revision and Property Standards. They meet monthly to review applications and appeals for council approval.

Committee Members:

• Councillor Thomas Neufeld
• Nicole Hackett-Winkels
• Russell Horrocks
• Gord Queen - resigned effective September 30, 2024
• Phil Caruana
• Vacant - as of October 1, 2024

Purpose

The purpose of the committee of adjustment is to authorize certain variances from the provisions of the Town’s Zoning By-law, as may be amended from time to time.

Scope

The committee shall exercise such powers authorized under section 45 of the Planning Act.

This committee organizes the Communities in Bloom Judges' Tour. This contest is held every year and members plan with local business and residents all the natural beauty of Kingsville.

Committee Members:

• Deputy Mayor DeYong
• Alan Batke
• Carol Dunn
• Karin Sonnenberg
• Jessica Towle
• Janet Willoughby
• Sue Novotny

Purpose

The purpose of the committee is to work with the Municipality, Businesses and Individuals to prepare the Town of Kingsville for the annual Communities in Bloom Judges’ Tour.

Scope

The Committee shall:

• plan, organize and operate the annual Communities in Bloom tour in collaboration with the Parks and Recreation Department, Municipal Services, Local businesses and individual homeowners
• act as and recruit volunteers to assist in the operation of the annual Communities in Bloom Tour
• develop methods and new ideas to maintain the sustainability and build upon the tourism draw of the Annual Communities in Bloom Program

Pursuant to an agreement among the municipalities of Kingsville, Essex and Lakeshore, E.L.K. Energy was formed to provide hydro-electric services to those communities.

Kingsville Council will nominate one resident to be considered for appointment to the E.L.K. Board of Directors.  The E.L.K. Board will make the final appointment.

This committee provides assistance with the planning and operation of the Fantasy of Lights festival.

Committee Members:

• Councillor Tony Gaffan
• Maria Edwards
• Dave Laman
• Leslie Pittendreigh
• Glenda Willemsma
• Janet Willoughby
• William Szabo Verzoc

Purpose

The purpose of the committee is to assist with the planning, organizing and operating of the annual Fantasy of Lights Festival.

Scope

The Committee shall:

• plan, organize and operate the annual Fantasy of Lights Festival in collaboration with the Parks and Recreation Department
• act as and recruit volunteers to assist in the operation of the annual Fantasy of Lights Festival
• develop methods and new ideas to maintain the sustainability and build upon the tourism draw of the annual Fantasy of Lights Festival

Committee Members:

• Mayor Dennis Rogers
• Deputy Mayor Kimberly DeYong
• Councillor Tony Gaffan
• Councillor Larry Patterson

This committee provides advice and recommendations to Council on town buildings and services to make sure accessibility needs are met under the AODA guidelines.

Committee Members:

• Councillor Debby Jarvis-Chausse
• Jackie Barraco
• Phil Caruana
• Michele Chauvin
• David Kfrerer

Purpose

To fulfill the requirements as set out in Section 29 of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.

Scope

• Advising Council in each year about the preparation, implementation and effectiveness of its accessibility plan
• Advising Council on the accessibility for persons with disabilities to a building, structure or premises, or part of a building, structure or premises,
  • that the council purchases, constructs or significantly renovates;
  • for which the council enters into a new lease; or
  • that a person provides as municipal capital facilities under an agreement entered into with the council in accordance with section 110 of the Municipal Act, 2001
• Reviewing in a timely manner the site plans and drawings described in section 41 of the Planning Act that the committee selects

At the request of Council, the Committee shall review and provide advice to Council on the accessibility for persons with disabilities regarding a service performed by the Town; a purchase of service by the Town; and/or the scope and effect of by-law.

Committee Members:

• Councillor Sheri Lowrie
• Heather Brown
• David Debergh
• Amanda Everaert
• Maria Edwards
• Tony Gaffan
• Abby Jakob
• Jason Martin
• Roberta Weston

Purpose

The purpose of the board of management is:

• to oversee the improvement, beautification and maintenance of municipally-owned land, buildings and structures in the area beyond that provided at the expense of the municipality generally; and
• to promote the area as a business or shopping area.

Scope

The board of management shall fulfil its purpose through marketing initiatives, business recruitment, streetscape and amenity improvements including seasonal decorations, holding of special events, and advocating on behalf of the interests of the improvement area.

This committee deals with matters regarding election campaign finances.

Committee Members:

• Russell Horrocks
• David Setterington
• Sandra Zwiers

Purpose

To fulfill the mandatory requirements of section 81.1 of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996

Scope

The Committee shall perform the functions relating to a compliance audit as outlined in section 81 the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, including:

• considering a compliance audit application received by an elector and decide whether it should be granted or rejected;
• appointing an auditor, if the application is granted;
• receiving the auditor's report;
• considering the auditor's report and decide whether legal proceedings should be commenced; and
• determining whether to recover the costs of conducting the compliance audit from the applicant if the auditor's report indicates there were no apparent contraventions and if there were no reasonable grounds for the application.

This committee promotes and protects the heritage properties that are in Kingsville. There are 34 heritage designations within the Town of Kingsville.

Committee Members:

• Councillor Sheri Lowrie
• Carol Sitler
• Stacey Jones
• Jeffrey Robinson
• Carolyn Smith

Purpose

• To establish criteria for the evaluation of properties of cultural heritage value or interest;
• To prepare, evaluate and maintain a list of properties and areas worthy of conservation;
• To advise Council on means of conserving heritage properties and areas and available funding sources;
• To advise Council on current heritage conservation legislation and to assist Council in the preparation of municipal legislation to conserve heritage properties and areas;
• To implement programs and activities to increase public awareness and knowledge of heritage conservation issues;
• To advise and assist Council on all matters relating to Parts IV and V of the Ontario Heritage Act, 1974;

• To advise and assist Council on any other matters relating to properties or areas
  of cultural heritage value or interest

Pursuant to the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019, as of April 1, 2024, the Kingsville Police Services Board was dissolved and a new Joint OPP Detachment Board was created that is comprised of the Town of Kingsville, Municipality of Leamington, Pelee Island and the Caldwell First Nation.

The newly formed OPP Detachment Board is responsible for the provision of police services for the communities.

Board Members:

The Board includes members from all four communities:

• Council Members (1 seat per community)
  • Town of Kingsville - Mayor Dennis Rogers
  • Municipality of Leamington - Mayor Hilda McDonald
  • Township of Pelee - Councillor Stephanie Briggs-Crawford
  • Caldwell First Nation - Councillor Doug Heil
• Community Representatives (3 seats)
  • Town of Kingsville - Douglas Cowper
  • Municipality of Leamington - Harpreet Singh
  • Joint Community Representative for Kingsville, Leamington, and Pelee - Peter Pryce
• Provincial Appointees (2 seats)
  • Deiba Wigle
  • Vacant

This committee plans and operates Kingsville's Migration Festival with the parks and recreation department.

Committee Members:

• Councillor Debby Jarvis-Chausse
• Councillor Sheri Lowrie
• Leslie Pittendreigh
• Layne van Loo
• Bailey Waldon
• Glenda Willemsma
• William Szabo Verzoc

Purpose

The committee shall create a memorable, fiscally responsible annual festival to commemorate the works of Jack Miner and the Town’s historic position in terms of the annual migration of birds and water fowl in the area.

Scope

The Committee shall:

• plan, organize and operate the annual Migration Festival in collaboration with the Parks and Recreation Department
• act as and recruit volunteers to assist in the operation of the annual Migration Festival
• develop methods and new ideas to maintain the sustainability and build upon the tourism draw of the annual Migration Festival