Standing Committees
Traffic and Safety Committee
The Town’s Traffic and Safety Committee, composed primarily of residents from the Town, meets to discuss issues relating to public safety (including, but not limited to, traffic concerns). Please note: any matters specific to traffic concerns (e.g. speed bumps, street signs, parking, directional change) must be submitted in writing to the attention of Mr. Pat Mann, Director of Public Security and Special Projects, at Town Hall. Mr. Mann will, thereafter, where necessary, submit his recommendations to the TSC and the TSC will submit its final recommendation (if any) to Town Council for decision. Any other public safety matters (e.g. theft, graffiti, CPR) should also be sent in writing to the attention of Mr. Mann. This process will allow us to thoughtfully consider all concerns raised or proposals submitted by residents.
The committee is chaired by Councillor Julie Tasker-Brown. Current volunteer community members are:
- René Boucher
- Charles Dejean
- Randi Weitzner
- Joseph Lalla
- Stan Carny
- Ann McLaughlin
- Halvdan Wettre
- Patrick Mann (Director of Public Security and Special Projets)
Environmental Action Committee
The Montreal West Environmental Action Committee is a standing advisory committee of Council. It is invested in making the town a more sustainable and environmentally friendly community. The committee was set up with the understanding that towns and citizens need to come together in order to work as responsible actors in lieu of the rapid decline of our global ecology. Through education, action, and policy change, it is committed to making Montreal West a greener neighbourhood. Some of the specific issues dealt with by the committee include: waste management, recycling, composting, pesticide use, energy conservation, and Meadowbrook preservation.
The committee is chaired by Councillor Elizabeth Ulin. Current volunteer community members are:
- Emily Cosentino
- Wendy Dodge
- Bernice Goldsmith
- Jo Ann Goldwater
- Chris Kearney
- Evelyn Kalff
- Daniele Dagano
- Julie Tasker-Brown
- Cathy Wood
- Joe Mckenzie
Contact us at eulin@montreal-west.ca
Planning Advisory Committee
The Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) is entrusted with the review of all building projects subject to the Town’s Site Planning and Architectural Integration Program (SPAIP); the projects concerned are those that aim to modify the exterior appearance of any building within the Town’s boundaries. The PAC formulates recommendations that are transferred to the Town Council for approval.
In addition, the PAC also reviews minor exemption requests and proposed amendments to the various urban planning by-laws. The Town Council may also, at its discretion, give other mandates to the Committee.
The PAC meets once a month on the second-to-last Wednesday of every month (except July, there is no regular meeting scheduled).
The committee is chaired by Councillor Dino Mazzone. Current members are:
- Alexandre Watson
- Jan Davis
- Colleen Feeney
- Philip Rouben
- Fabian Lacroix
- Scott McKenzie
- Suzanne Gaboury
2012 Planning Advisory Dates
|
PAC Scheduled Meetings |
Deadline for submission of completed applications |
| January 25 | January 18 |
| February 22 | February 15 |
| March 21 | March 14 |
| April 25 | April 18 |
| May 23 | May 16 |
| June 20 | June 13 |
| No meeting in July | n/a |
| August 22 | August 15 |
| September 19 | September 12 |
| October 24 | October 17 |
| November 21 | November 14 |
| December 12 | December 5 |
Pension Plan Committee
The Pension Plan Committee is responsible for the general administration of the Pension Plan for Montreal West employees and for ensuring that the provisions of the relevant laws and of the Pension Plan are applied. The committee is responsible for disseminating information regarding the terms and conditions of the plan, amendments and the annual statement plan to employees, members, spouses or beneficiaries as prescribed under the Supplemental Pension Plans Act.
Members of the Pension Plan Committee include:
- The Director General (Committee Chairperson)
- The Town Clerk
- The Treasurer
- Two Municipal Councillors
- 1 Employer representative and independent member
- 3 Employee representatives of active participants
- 2 Employee representatives of non-active participants
The Committee holds at least two regular meetings per year and may have additional special meetings at its discretion. In addition, all active and inactive Plan members are invited by written notice to the Annual General Meeting.