At the November 10, 2025, meeting, Council decided to pause the work of the Aquatics Advisory Committee and transfer the committee mandate to the Recreation Advisory Committee for the rest of this term. This decision is scheduled to be revisited early in the next term of Council.
Committees and Boards
Town of Greater Napanee's Council has a number of advisory committees, boards and task forces that help our community meet goals and prepare for the future.
Committees of Council
Arts Advisory Committee Mandate
2022-2026 Arts Advisory Committee Members
2022-2026 Arts Advisory Committee Members:
- Dennis Mills
- Tricia Small
- Laura Gibbons
- Michelle Dorey Forestell
- David Ellis
- Ellie Callery
Council Appointee: Bob Norrie, Councillor - Ward 4
Staff Contact: Bethany Chadwick, 613-776-1127
Please see our Meeting Agendas and Minutes Portal page for more information.
The Committee of Adjustment is authorized by the Ontario Planning Act. to handle minor variances, legal non-conforming uses and consent/land severance applications.
The current Committee of Adjustment is comprised of all of Council. Please take a look at our Committee of Adjustment By-law.
The Committee meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 6:45 p.m. as required in the Council Chambers (accessible by lift), upstairs in the Town Hall, 124 John Street, Napanee, ON.
Please see our Meeting Agendas and Minutes Portal page for more information.
Community Initiatives Fund Advisory Committee
- Kelli McRobert
- Rennie Hutzler
- Jocelin Hughes
- Brandon Brown
- Katelyn Creasy
Staff Contact: Kylie Huffman, 613-776-1116
Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee (JAAC)
The JAAC is administered through the County of Lennox and Addington and advises the Councils of the County of Lennox and Addington, the Township of Addington Highlands, the Town of Greater Napanee, Loyalist Township, the Township of Stone Mills and the Board of Governors of Lennox and Addington County General Hospital on the preparation and implementation of annual accessibility plans in order to remove barriers for people with disabilities and ensure that no new barriers are created.
The roles of the JAAC includes reviewing and advising the Councils and the Hospital Board on the following areas:
- Site plans of new and existing municipal buildings
- Major capital purchases
- Significant renovations to municipal facilities
- Leased facilities or any other facility used as a municipal building
- Goods and services provided by the municipality or agents providing services under contract with the municipality
For more information, please see the County of Lennox and Addington's website.
Market Square Advisory Committee
The Market Square Advisory Committee will advise Town Council and staff on all matters regarding the market square in the Town of Greater Napanee.
Market Square Advisory Committee Mandate
2022-2026 Market Square Advisory Committee Members
2022-2026 Market Square Advisory Committee Members:
- Shalagh Elliott
- Catherine Musselman
- Les Humphries
- Jeff Chestnut
- Jim Barber
- Trevor Oke
Council Appointee: Councillor Angela Hicks
Staff Contact: Chris Brown, 613-776-1133
Please see our Meeting Agendas and Minutes Portal page for more information.The Municipal Heritage Committee is a volunteer, advisory and consultative committee established to:
- Advise and assist in community heritage matters
- Encourage and promote heritage awareness, conservation and preservation within the municipality
- Establish partnerships with other heritage and community organizations
Municipal Heritage Committee Mandate
2022-2026 Municipal Heritage Committee Members
2022-2026 Municipal Heritage Committee Members:
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Heidi Lind
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Tricia Small
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Amy Mack
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Robin Lee
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Rick Freeman
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Sylvia Cowhey
Council Appointee: Bill Martin, Councillor - Ward 5
Staff Contact: Jessica Walters, 343-302-5238
Please see our Meeting Agendas and Minutes Portal page for more information.
For information on Greater Napanee's Heritage, please visit our Museum & Heritage page.
The Town of Greater Napanee's Property Standards By-Law regulates the maintenance and occupancy of both buildings and property within the Town and is enforced by the Development Services (Building) department.
Where a property owner is not satisfied with the terms of a Property Standards Order, he/she may appeal to the Property Standards Committee. The Committee is composed of Members of Council and meets on an as-needed basis.
The Recreation Advisory Committee will advise Town Council and staff on all matters regarding the recommendations brought forward in Greater Napanee’s Recreation Master Plan.
Recreation Advisory Committee Mandate
2022-2026 Recreation Advisory Committee Members
2022-2026 Recreation Advisory Committee Members:
- Liz Touzel
- Mike Sewell
- Katrina Hill
- Mark Hamel
- Dave Milligan
- Shawn Davey
- Donald Stokes
- Ange Alberry-Herrington
- Kimberley Sledz
Council Appointee: Brian Calver, Deputy Mayor
Staff Contact: Matthew Grant, 613-483-1761
The purpose of the Waste Diversion Committee is to assist and make recommendations to Council on the matters relating to the future of various aspects of solid waste within the Town of Greater Napanee.
Members will assist staff in researching existing and future needs, creating a public consultation plan, and developing detailed recommendations for the future of Waste Diversion within Greater Napanee.
Waste Diversion Committee Mandate and Terms of Reference
2022-2026 Waste Diversion Committee Members
2022-2026 Waste Diversion Committee Members:
- Graeme Hay
- George Lakins
- Monika Pettit
- Gwen Gignac
- Jeff Chestnut
- Talbot Tucker
Council Appointee: Bill Martin, Councillor - Ward 5
Staff Contact: Kristie Kelly; 613-776-1036
Please note the Waste Diversion Committee is not seeking new members.
Please note: The Town of Greater Napanee no longer has a Police Services Board.
For information in alternate formats, please contact Hollie Knapp-Fisher.
Contact Us
Town of Greater Napanee
99-A Advance Avenue
Napanee, ON K7R 3Y5
Phone: (613) 354-3351
Email: info@greaternapanee.com
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