Boards and Committees
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Boards and Committees of Council
(Members Appointed by City Council)
The Accessibility Advisory Committee advises Council regarding the City's annual accessibility plan. The Committee reviews municipal policies, programs and services to identify, remove and prevent barriers to persons with disabilities.
Nancie Scott, Accessibility Coordinator
705-541-7310
n.scott@cityssm.on.ca
The Sault Ste. Marie Best for Kids Committee supports City Council on all matters relating to young families and children by providing advice, information and recommendations which encourage the development of policies and programs that address the needs of children and families.
Virginia McLeod, Manager - Recreation and Culture
705-759-5311
v.mcleod@cityssm.on.ca
Christmas Lighting Committee
The purpose of the Christmas Lighting Award Program is to recognize and encourage the efforts of local residents and businesses who light up their homes and businesses in the spirit of the Christmas holiday season. Four citizens and four members of Council are appointed for a two-year term.
Malcolm White,
City Clerk
705-759-5388
cityclerk@cityssm.on.ca
The Committee of Adjustment is a statutory tribunal to review applications for minor variances and land severances and to decide whether proposed changes are acceptable to good building and planning practices in the City.
Michelle Kelly, Secretary Treasurer
705-759-5411
m.kelly@cityssm.on.ca
Committee of Revision (Local Improvement)
The Committee of Revision hears objections against proposed assessments for local improvements, including the accuracy of frontage measurement. Three citizens are appointed to the committee for a two-year term.
Rachel Tyczinski, Deputy City Clerk
705-759-5388
cityclerk@cityssm.on.ca
The Community Development Award Committee recognizes exceptional community development projects. Every year, City Council presents this award to a local business or organization with the goal of highlighting innovative ideas and inspiring others to meet the standards set by successful projects.
Peter Tonazzo, Planner
705-759-2780
p.tonazzo@cityssm.on.ca
Conferences & Major Special Events Funding Committee
The Conferences and Major Special Events Funding Committee makes recommendations to City Council for the provision of financial support and incentives to eligible groups to facilitate hosting certain conferences and major special events. Three members of Council are appointed to the committee for a two-year term, with municipal staff and Tourism Sault Ste. Marie staff as resource.
Rachel Tyczinski, Deputy City Clerk
705-759-5388
r.tyczinski@cityssm.on.ca
The Cultural Advisory Board makes recommendations to City Council regarding the cultural and artistic life of the community and the implementation of the City's Cultural Policy. The Board screens applications for civic grants for cultural endeavours and recommends the awarding of such grants to City Council.
Virginia McLeod, Manager Recreation and Culture
705-759-5311
v.mcleod@cityssm.on.ca
The Downtown Business Improvement Area Board of Management oversees the improvement, beautification and maintenance of municipally-owned land, buildings and structures in the downtown and promotes the area as a business or shopping area. One or more directors are appointed directly by Council and up to eight directors are selected by a vote of the membership of the improvement area and then appointed by Council.
Josh Ingram, General Manager
705-942-2919
info@saultdowntown.com
The Emergency Management Planning Committee is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of the City's Emergency Management Program.
Lauren Perry, Emergency Management Coordinator
705-541-5173
l.perry@cityssm.on.ca
The Environmental Monitoring Committee (EMC) is the formal contact with the public for landfill operations and is mandated under the Certificate of Approval for the City landfill.
Catherine Taddo, Land Development and Environmental Engineer
705-759-5380
c.taddo@cityssm.on.ca
Fence Viewers Committee
Fence viewers arbitrate fencing disputes between neighbouring property owners under the Line Fences Act. The Act applies where one owner wants to construct, repair or maintain a fence on a property boundary line, but is unable to reach agreement with the other owner on the type of fence to be erected, the sharing of the costs of the fence, or both of these issues. Three citizens are appointed to the committee for a two-year term.
Rachel Tyczinski, Deputy City Clerk
705-759-5388
r.tyczinski@cityssm.on.ca
The Finance Committee reviews and advises City Council on matters relating to financial reporting and assurance that an effective control and governance framework is in place.
Shelley Schell, CFO / City Treasurer
705-759-5355
s.schell@cityssm.on.ca
The Historic Sites Board is responsible for the management of properties of historical interest including the Ermatinger•Clergue National Historic Site.
Kathy Fisher, Curator ECNHS
705-759-5443
k.fisher@cityssm.on.ca
The Municipal Environmental Initiatives Committee (Green Committee) identifies current environmental activities and develops a plan to reduce the corporation's carbon footprint.
Madison Zuppa, Area Coordinator - Environmental Services
705-541-7175
m.zuppa@cityssm.on.ca
The Municipal Heritage Committee advises City Council on matters relating to the conservation of buildings of cultural heritage value or interest and heritage conservation districts. The Committee also makes recommendations on restoration grants.
Virginia McLeod, Manager Recreation and Culture
705-759-5311
v.mcleod@cityssm.on.ca
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee advises, assists and makes recommendations to Council in the provision of parks and recreation services, programs and facilities.
Virginia McLeod, Manager Recreation and Culture
705-759-5311
v.mcleod@cityssm.on.ca
The Property Standards Appeal Committee considers appeals of Orders to Comply issued by the Property Standards Officer on properties not meeting minimum property standards pursuant to the City's Property Standards By-law 2012-9.
Michelle Kelly, Residential Standards Secretary
705-759-5411
m.kelly@cityssm.on.ca
The Library Board is a statutory board under the
Public Libraries Act.
Matthew MacDonald, Acting CEO/Director
705-759-5246
m.macdonald@cityssm.on.ca
The Walk of Fame Selection Committee selects recipients of the Walk of Fame award to recognize individuals who have achieved excellence in a competitive athletic endeavour or cultural, academic or humanitarian field.
Rachel Tyczinski, Deputy City Clerk
705-759-5388
r.tyczinski@cityssm.on.ca
Boards and Committees Not of Council
(Members Appointed by City Council)
Algoma District Municipal Association
Celebrating International Friendship Committee Bridgewalk Group
Peter M. Petainen, Manager Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge Authority
Adele Nanne, Executive Assistant
705-541-7300
a.nanne@cityssm.on.ca
Cindy Ross, Manager
705-949-3573
Museum Management Board
The Sault Ste. Marie & 49th Field Regiment R.C.A. Historical Society is dedicated to the collection and preservation of artifacts, archival items, documents and other items of historical significance, and to the promotion of public awareness of the history of the Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District. The Historical Society maintains and operates the Museum on the City's behalf. The Sault Ste. Marie Museum Management Board consists of a fifteen person volunteer Board of Directors made up of citizen appointees, two 49th Field Regimental Senate appointees and one City appointee (Manager of Recreation and Culture).
Julia Victoria Piskiewicz, Director/Curator
705-759-7278
info@saultmuseum.ca
Daniel Hollingsworth, Executive Director
705-759-5428
d.hollingsworth@ssmedc.ca
Peter Bruijns, Executive Director
705-942-7927
Christine Pagnucco, Physician Recruitment Coordinator
705-759-3720
pagnuccoc@sah.on.ca
Ruth TenBrinke, Secretary
705-949-6300
Rhonda Bateman, General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer
705-946-8530 ext. 1005
rbateman@ssmrca.ca
Sault Trails Advocacy Committee
Don McConnell, Planning Director
705-759-5368
d.mcconnell@cityssm.on.ca
St. Marys River Bi-National Public Advisory Committee