The Town of The Blue Mountains needs a member of the public to join its committee of adjustment.
At a special meeting on March 4, council accepted the resignation of committee of adjustment member Greg Aspin and thanked him for his service to the community.
The clerk’s office will now advertise for a member from the public to join the committee.
The committee of adjustment is an independent quasi-judicial body appointed by council, under authority granted by the province. The committee is composed of five members of the public who are appointed by council.
The committee has the authority to grant minor variances from the town’s zoning bylaw and fence bylaw and other associated powers under section 45(2) of the Planning Act with extensions and similar/compatible uses to non-conforming uses, and conformity of uses that are defined in general terms.
The town’s committee of adjustment holds public hearings the third Wednesday of each month. Members of the committee receive compensation for their work.
More information can be found here.
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At the same special meeting, council also passed a resolution to acknowledge that a quorum of council may be present at a number of upcoming meetings and events.
The resolution notes that a quorum of council may be present at the same time at the various events, but that no town business will be conducted at those times.
The meetings include:
- International Women's Day Event, Blue Mountain Village Conference Centre on March 4, 2024
- The Blue Mountains Circular Economy Workshop, Town Hall, council chamber on March 5, 2024
- Agriculture Night, Beaver Valley Community Centre, on March 20, 2024
- Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative regional meeting, Town Hall, council Chamber on March 28, 2024
- The Blue Mountains Sustainability Summit, Blue Mountain Resort on April 25, 2024
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Council also appointed two public members to the town’s Volunteer Awards Sub Committee.
Tanya Mazza and Pat Wright will join the five-member committee as public-at-large members. Three members of council fill the other seats on the committee.
The committee will select the recipients of the town’s Volunteer Recognition Awards. The categories are: Arts and Culture Award, Sustainability Award: Kathryn Robson, Sports and Recreation Award. Good Neighbour Award, Blue Mountains Community Builder (Youth under 26). Blue Mountains Community Builder (Adult 26+) and Outstanding Community Group Award.
The Volunteer Recognition Awards ceremony will be held at the Beaver Valley Community Centre on April 17 starting at 5 p.m.
