Internal Committees and Boards
Internal Committees are those for which Council has a direct funding responsibility. Internal committees are established by Council and to represent Carleton Place on a variety of matters that impact the municipality.
2018-2022 Term Council Member Committee Appointments:
- Environmental Advisory Committee – Jeff Atkinson
- Accessibility Advisory Committee – Doug Black
- Urban Forest River Corridor Committee – Toby Randell
- Municipal Heritage Committee – Sean Redmond
- Childcare Committee – Andrew Tennant
- Municipal Drug Strategy Committee – Sean Redmond
- Parks and Recreation Committee – Linda Seccaspina
Members of the public who are interested in serving as a member of any of these Boards or Committees may submit a covering letter of interest and their resume to the Clerk at any time during the year.
Should a vacancy occur, letters of interest can be reviewed by the Striking Committee.
Parks and Recreation Committee
The Parks and Recreation Committee has responsibility for the planning and operating of all Town buildings, parks and trails owned by the Town including the arena, pool, sports fields, tennis courts and other facilities and programs related to physical activities.
Staff Contact: Joanne Henderson, Manager of Recreation and Culture
July 26, 2021 Parks and Recreation Agenda
Child Care Committee
This committee shall oversee all municipal child care operations including its facilities. Members ensure the continuing provision of quality child care programs to all children, and expand programs as appropriate.
Staff Contact: Tracey Friell, Manager of Child Care Services
Municipal Heritage Committee
The committee shall support the preservation or architecturally and historically significant buildings with the owner's cooperation, and support the continuing restoration of the Town Hall. Maintain a list of historically significant properties review and comment on any renovation projects proposed on properties on the above list.
Committee Chair: Karen Prytula
Email: heritage@carletonplace.ca
Regular Meeting Time - Second Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Carleton Place & Beckwith Museum
Environmental Advisory Committee
The Carleton Place Environmental Advisory Committee provides environmental advice, recommendations and information to Council concerning all aspects of environmental issues related to public policies, programs and projects.
Committee Chair: Dena Comley cpeac@carletonplace.ca
Location - Carleton Place Public Library Boardroom
Agenda - April 2021
Municipal Drug Strategy Committee
To address alcohol and other drug problems through communication and collaboration across the four pillars of prevention, enforcement, harm reduction and treatment to meet the needs of the Town of Carleton Place.
Committee Chair: David Somppi
Urban Forest/River Corridor Advisory Committee
This Committee provides Council with comments on river corridor activities and/or urban forest and communicates with the Town Council/staff on proposed development and maintenance, which may affect the river corridor and/or urban forest within the Town.
Committee Chair: Jim McCready
Agendas - February 2021
Minutes - February 2021
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Committee shall advise the Council about the requirements and implementation of accessibility standards and the preparation of accessibility reports and such other matters for which the Council may seek its advice.
Committee Chair: Kory Earle
Library Board
The Library Board is responsible for overseeing the general operations of the Library and to provide quality library service for all sectors of the community.
Regular Meeting Time – Third Wednesday of the month or as determined by the Committee
Staff Contact: Meriah Caswell, Manager of Library Services
Police Services Board
To ascertain that the Town and the Provincial Police work to secure the safety of the people and property of the Town in accordance with the Ontario Police Services Act, and the Town’s agreement with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). And to periodically evaluate the status of that policing, its management and to hold accountable the OPP management if the policing and its costs are not carried out within the financial limits of our agreement with them and the Towns financial resources.
Committee Chair: Toby Randell
June 21st, 2021 Agenda - Please note, documents under the information/correspondence are available upon request. Please email stuffin@carletonplace.ca
