Committees

Grand River Accessibility Advisory Committee

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment consists of five Council appointed citizens to consider the following:

• Minor variances to the Township's zoning by-law and fence by-law
• Extensions, enlargements or variations to existing legal non-conforming uses
• Granting consents/severances

Learn more about the Committee of Adjustment.

Meeting Frequency:

Monthly, on the first Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m.

The Dangerous Dog Designation Appeal Committee is a quasi-judicial body that hears appeals from dog owner’s, or their agents related to the designation of a dog as potential dangerous, dangerous, restricted, or prohibited by an Animal Control Officer, or agent (as per the Dog Control By-law).

Committee members who sit on the Dangerous Dog Designation Appeals Committee also sit on the Property Standards Committee.

View the Dangerous Dog Designation Appeals Committee Terms of Reference.

Meeting Frequency:

As required in response to appeals received by the Township (generally during Township business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

The Heritage Wilmot and Castle Kilbride Advisory Committee is a committee of Council that is responsible for advising on heritage and museum matters. It is a consolidated committee of the former Heritage Wilmot Advisory Committee and Castle Kilbride Advisory Committee.

The Committee is appointed by Council to advise and make recommendations to Council, the Director of Development Services and the Chief Building Official regarding the Township’s built heritage and other heritage features.

Details:

The Committee has a statutory role which is set out in the Ontario Heritage Act: 

• Making recommendations relating to the: 
  • designation of properties under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
  • repeal or amendments to designations
  • alteration or demolition of heritage structures
• Providing advice and recommendations on other heritage matters

The Committee also advises Council on matters related to Castle Kilbride such as:

• Museum’s Strategic Plan and policies
• Support for activities, services and programs
• consideration and recommendations of funds in the Museum Trust Fund in accordance with Township policies

View the Heritage Wilmot and Castle Kilbride Advisory Committee Terms of Reference.

Meeting Frequency:

TBA

The Property Standards Appeals Committee is a quasi-judicial body that hears appeals from owners or their agents who have received an Order of the Chief Building Official, a Property Standards Officer, or a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer, in accordance with the Property Standards By-law.

Committee members who sit on the Property Standards Committee also sit on the Dangerous Dog Designation Appeals Committee.

View the Property Standards Advisory Committee Terms of Reference.

Meeting Frequency:

As required in response to appeals received by the Township (generally during Township business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

2024 Wilmot Canada Day Event Task Force

The purpose of the 2024 Wilmot Canada Day Event Task Force is to plan, implement and execute an inclusive Canada Day celebration event, which normally consists of one focal event on July 1^st, in combination with smaller complementary activities, such as contests or other events, with respect to the following:

• Encourage a strong economic and tourism base;
• Promote and support local businesses;
• Promote cultural diversity, civic and national pride;
• Promote active lifestyles by creating a public gathering place;
• Engage all sectors of the community, such as Service Clubs, businesses, agriculture, sports organizations, arts, cultural, etc., in developing and promoting the celebration; and,
• Build volunteerism and community.

The 2024 Wilmot Canada Day Event Task Force is responsible for:

• Planning, implementing and executing the 2024 Canada Day celebration event;
• Ensuring continued community engagement through multiple avenues (e.g., in person, website, social media, community digital signs etc.) to recruit community members interested in volunteering with the event;
• Seeking donations, sponsorships or fundraise for any additional desired activities beyond the budget upset limit established by Council.

 The Committee is composed of:

• Township of Wilmot Mayor (ex officio);
• One (1) member of Council appointed by Council;
• Up to eight (8) representatives from service organizations operating within the Township of Wilmot (i.e., service clubs); and,
• Up to three (3) members from the community at large (e.g., business owners, community stakeholders, residents, etc.).

View the 2024 Wilmot Canada Day Event Task Force Terms of Reference.

Meeting Frequency:

The Task Force will meet at a minimum once a month and may hold additional meetings as needed.

The monthly meetings will be held on the Second Tuesday of each month in the Wayne Roth Meeting Room at the Wilmot Recreation Complex at 7:00 p.m.