Municipality
Municipal committees
The Municipality of the Township of Potton creates committees to assist it in fulfilling its responsibilities.
The following committees are established by resolution. These committees have a mission, composition and operating rules established by the Municipality. They are composed of citizens and elected officials. The only committees that are established with a bylaw is the Planning advisory committee and the Demolition committee.
The Council strongly encourages citizens to participate in one or more of these committees. It is a concrete way to get involved in the direction and projects of your community.
Leisure, Parks and Green Spaces Committee
Elected members: Jason Ball (president), Diane Rypinski-Marcoux
Municipal staff member: Monique Gilbert
Citizen members: Gretchen Timmins, Hélène Locas, Marc Van Oordt, Caroline Royer Laliberté, Caroline Cyr, Camille Rubeillon, Francisco Ruiz
Description:
• Oversee the scheduling of recreational activities.
• Supervise the maintenance and equipment of parks and trails.
• Collaborate with public market activities (covered market and Christmas market).
• Facilitate public access to water.
Planning Advisory Committee
Elected members: Cynthia Sherrer (president), Diane Rypinski-Marcoux (vice president)
Municipal staff member: Benoît St-Germain
Citizen members: To come
Description:
• The urban planning advisory committee has a scope of action clearly defined by law, which is to study and make recommendations on the following topics:
o Minor exemption requests;
o Site planning and architectural integration programs (SPAIPs);
o Conditional use authorization requests (not applicable);
o Applications for specific construction, modification, or occupancy projects for buildings, or construction or subdivision projects subject to certain constraints;
• Review any file or issue related to urban planning and land use submitted to it by the municipal council;
• Recommend names for new places of municipal interest, such as parks, streets, buildings, and landscapes;
• Make recommendations on MRC planning or regulations applicable to the municipality’s territory.
Culture and Heritage Advisory Committee
*Subcommittee on covered bridge should also be formed.
Elected members: Diane Rypinski-Marcoux (president), Michel Trudel, Cynthia Sherrer
Municipal staff members: Valérie Thérien
Citizen members: To come
Description:
• Update the municipality’s cultural policy.
• Establish the purpose of the round barn and the terms and conditions for opening it to the public.
• Plan for the enhancement and maintenance work of the covered bridge on the border.
• Highlight the various heritage assets present in the municipality.
• Ensure the protection of landscapes and viewpoints.
Sustainable Development Committee
Elected member: Cynthia Sherrer (president)
Municipal staff member: Cathy Turgeon
Citizen members: To come
Description:
• Establish Potton’s environmental policy.
• Make recommendations to the municipal council on ecological transition and environmental protection, particularly with regard to reducing greenhouse gases and responsible consumption.
• Make recommendations to the municipal council on the protection of lakes and waterways, particularly with regard to water quality, the control of aquatic invasive species (AIS), and public access.
• Ensure respect for wetlands.
• Evaluate the opportunity to increase the size of protected areas within Potton’s territory.• Act as an advisory committee for specific mandates related to ecological transition and environmental protection.
Tourism and Economic Development Committee
Elected members: Michel Trudel (president), Cynthia Sherrer
Municipal staff member: René Vachon, Valérie Thérien
Citizen members: To come
Description:
• Update the tourism development plan for the Township of Potton.
• Join the Eastern Townships Village Tourism Network.
• Enhance visitor reception and tourist attractions.
• Respond to the needs of businesses and farmers.
Housing Committee
Elected member: Christine Baudinet (president)
Municipal staff member: To come
Citizen members: To come
Description:
- Reflect on affordable housing in the Township, needs and offers
- Reflect on housing development
Community Committee
Elected members: Norman Handfield (president), Jason Ball
Municipal staff member: Antoine Barrette
Citizen members: To come
Description:
• Coordination of services provided by various community organizations
Short-term rental Committee
Elected member: Cynthia Sherrer
Citizen members:Sandra Cusson, Stéphane Gauthier, Nancy Gagnon, Suzanne Baudet-Fortin et Jean Lemieux
Administration Committees
Demolition Committee
Elected members: Cynthia Sherrer (president), Christine Baudinet, Jason Ball
Municipal staff member: Benoît St-Germain
Strategy Committee
Elected member: Norman Handfield
Municipal staff members: René Vachon, Antoine Barrette
Public Works Committee
Elected member: Louis Veillon
Municipal staff member: Jason Sherrer
Safety and Fire Committee
Elected member: Norman Handfield
Municipal staff member: James Bouthillier
Health and Safety Committee
Elected member: Norman Handfield
Municipal staff members: James Bouthillier, Antoine Barrette
Human Resources Committee
Elected members: Christine Baudinet, Norman Handfield
Municipal staff members: To come
Cycling Link Committee
Elected members: Michel Trudel (president), Louis Veillon, Jason Ball
Municipal staff members: Alexandra Leclerc, Antoine Barrette, René Vachon, Valérie Thérien