Committees

Committees

The Township of Nipigon has various committees and boards that offer input and advice to Council on the issues that touch on their respective mandates. If you are interested in sitting on one of the Township Committees or Boards, please fill out an application form.

Culture and Recreation Committee

The Culture and Recreation Committee meets the 3rd Monday of the month, approximately 10 times per year, to consider and advise Council on operations and developments of facilities, and to plan programming and events. Facilities include the Nipigon Community Centre, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Recreation Field, Curling Club and Edge Arts Building. Annual events include the Winter Carnival and 5K Run.

Members:

  • Kristin Clearwater - Culture and Recreation Manager
  • Michael Elliott
  • Lisa Squier
  • Celeste Mannila
  • Debbie Mahoney
  • John Zechner
  • Glenn Hart - Council Rep
  • Suzanne Kukko - Council Alternate
Sub-Committees of Culture and Recreation
Blueberry Blast Committee

Members

  • Gary Gross
  • Linda Robinson
  • Glenn Hart
Edge Arts Committee

Members

  • Angelina Mackenzie
  • Karin Mackenzie
  • Sharla Pleson
  • Sumiye Sugawara
  • Kathrine Stitt

Culture and Recreation Committee Minutes

2022-02-07 Recreation Minutes
2022-03-07 Recreation Minutes
2022-04-11 Recreation Minutes
2022-05-03 Recreation Minutes
2022-06-13 Recreation Minutes
2022-09-12 Recreation Minutes
2022-09-26 Recreation Minutes
2022-11-23 Recreation Minutes
2022-12-12 Recreation Minutes
2023-01-23 Recreation Meeting
2023-02-13 Recreation Meeting
2023-03-20 Recreation Committee Minutes
2023-04-24 Recreation Minutes
2023-09-25 Recreation Minutes
2023-11-27 Recreation Minutes
2023-11-30 Culture & Recreation Minutes
2024-01-22 Recreation Minutes
2024-02-12 Recreation Minutes
2024-03-18 Recreation Minutes
2024-04-22 Recreation Minutes
2024-05-13 Recreation Minutes
2024-06-10 Recreation Minutes
2024-09-10 Recreation Minutes

Public Works Committee

Meets once per month between Council Meetings to consider matters related to operations and maintenance, repairs and construction of all Municipal Properties.

Members:

  • Suzanne Kukko
  • Greg Harper
  • Anne-Marie Cartwright
  • Glenn Hart
  • Gayle Westhaver
  • Public Works Superintendent
    • Beautification Committee Members
      Jennifer Henrikkson
    • Irene Hedican
    • Kathy Stitt
    • Gayle Westhaver (Council)
    • Glenn Hart (alternate)

Public Works Committee Minutes

2022-01-19 PW Minutes
2022-02-15 Public Works Minutes
2022-03-15 PW Minutes
2022-05-24 Public Works Minutes
2022-06-28 Public Works Minutes
2022-09-20 Public Works Minutes
2022-10-18 Public Works Minutes
2022-11-15 Public Works Minutes
2022-12-13 Public Works Minutes
2023-04-11 Public Works Minutes
2023-05-09 Public Works Minutes
2023-05-09 Public Works Minutes
2023-06-13 Public Works Minutes
2023-09-12 Public Works Agenda
2023-09-12 Public Works Minutes
2023-10-12 Public Works Minutes
2023-11-14 Public Works Minutes
2023-12-12 Public Works Minutes
2024-01-24 Public Works Minutes
2024-02-20 Public Works Minutes
2024-03-19 Public Works Minutes
2024-04-16 Public Works Minutes
2024-09-17 Public Works Minutes
2024-11-12 Council (Public Works)

Museum Committee

The Museum Committee meets on the first Monday of the month, 8 – 10 times per year, to advise Council on operations and development. They assist the curator with special projects as needed.

Members:

  • Past Curator Betty Brill
  • Chair Chris Leale
  • Kristin Clearwater
  • Rob Swainson
  • Jim McCullough
  • Linda Robinson
  • Albertine Van Ogtrop
  • Holly Gallagher

Museum Committee Minutes

2022-06-20 Museum Minutes
2022-10-23 Museum Minutes
2022-12-12 Museum Minutes
2023-01-16 Museum Minutes
2023-03-06 Museum Committee Minutes
2023-04-03 Museum Minutes
2023-05-08 Museum Minutes
2023-06-05 Museum Minutes
2023-10-06 Museum Minutes
2023-12-04 Museum Minutes
2024-02-05 Museum Minutes
2024-03-18 Museum Minutes
2024-04-29 Museum Minutes
2024-09-23 Museum Minutes

Cemetery Committee

Cemetery Committee meets once a month 10 times per year to advise Council on policy for the operation and maintenance of Cliffside Cemetery.

Members:

  • Ron Cheetham
  • Phyllis Gauvin
  • Bill Harmon
  • Glena Clearwater
  • Eveline Maedel
  • Public Works Superintendent
  •  Council Rep

Cemetery Committee Minutes

023-10-26 Cemetery Minutes
2022-02-17 Cemetery Minutes
2022-05-19 Cemetery Minutes
2022-08-25 Cemetery Minutes
2022-09-14 Cemetery Minutes
2022-10-20 Cemetery MeetingAgenda
2022-10-20 Cemetery Minutes
2023-01-20 Cemetery Minute
2023-06-15 Cemetery Minutes
2023-09-21 Cemetery Minutes
2023-11-16 Cemetery Minutes
2024-02-15 Cemetery Minutes
2024-03-21 Cemetery Minutes
2024-04-18 Cemetery Minutes
2024-05-16 Cemetery Minutes

Economic Development Committee

Economic Development Committee meets the second Wednesday of each month. Some of the things they consider and make recommendations to Council on: Investment Readiness, Business Attraction, Retention and Expansion, Promoting Nipigon and the wider region for tourism and lifestyle, encourage partnerships with organizations, municipalities and First Nations.

Members:

  • Samson Oluwakayode
  • Jim McCullough
  • Gord Ahl
  • Marcus Hardy
  • Gary Gross
  • Anne-Marie Cartwright
  • Glenn Hart - Council Rep

Economic Development Committee Minutes

2022-02-09 EDC Agenda
2022-02-09 EDC Minutes
2022-03-09 EDC Agenda
2022-03-09 EDC Minutes
2022-04-13 EDC Agenda
2022-04-13 EDC Minutes
2022-10-12 EDC Minutes
2022-12-14 EDC Minutes
2023-01-11 EDC Minutes
2023-03-02 EDC Minutes
2023-04-12 EDC Minutes
2023-05-10 EDC Minutes
2023-06-14 EDC Minutes
2023-09-13 EDC Minutes
2023-10-11 Economic Development Minutes
2023-11-08 EDC Minutes
2024-03-13 EDC Minutes
2024-04-10 EDC Minutes
2024-06-12 EDC Minutes
2024-07-10 EDC Minutes
2024-09-11 EDC Minutes

Committee of Adjustment

Meets as needed to oversee Public Hearings for applications of Consent to Sever or Minor Variances.

Members:

  • Sumiye Sugawara
  • James Foulds
  • Jay Lucas
  • Gayle Westhaver
  •  Lindsay Mannila
  • Greg Harper (alternate)

Committee of Adjustment Minutes

Expression of Interest Application Form

Expression of Interest Application Form

Download an Expression of Interest to Volunteer for Boards and Committees Expression of Interest Application Form and email the completed form to or fill out the online form below.

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NOTICE OF COLLECTION: Personal information, as defined by the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2011, and in accordance with the provisions of the MFIPPA. Personal information on this form will be used to assess the applicant’s eligibility for volunteer positions or qualifications for appointments to one of the various committees or boards. At no time will your personal information by disclosed without your express written consent. Questions regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of this personal information may be directed to the Township of Nipigon at 807-887-3135.

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