New mayor, council sworn in

Monday, Dec. 6 marked the first official meeting of the new mayor and council in the City of Dryden. With all new council in attendance, a special inaugural celebration was held at the Centre, Marg Aitken opening with the bagpipes and Kelsey Fenwick and Jayne Pateman singing the national anthem.

Following the declarations of office by Justice Peter Bishop, Mayor Nuttall had a chance to say a few words, thanking outgoing mayor, Anne Krassilowsky as well as past council, and thanking the community as well as the public works department, commending them on their snowplowing.

“This year, with the cooperation of council, our budget has to be according to our needs, not our wants,” said Nuttall. “I would like services to remain as they are with no increase in user fees.”

Council then had a chance to say a few words to their family, friends, and public, opening with Brian Collins and some good-natured ribbing of the new mayor to start the year.

Following the speeches, council moved ahead with some formal matters, including which committees and boards they were appointed to, as well as the Deputy Mayor appointment.

Following the motions, the floor was opened to outgoing mayor, Anne Krassilowsky and city manager, Arie Hoogenboom. With some very heart-felt words, Krassilowsky thanked many people individually, including her former councillors, her staff, and many others.

“It has been a great partnership, and it’s a partnership that I wish on this council as they move forward,” said Krassilowsky.

With tears in the eyes, Krassilowsky wished the best to the new mayor and council, and walked off the stage to a standing ovation.

First regular meeting of council will be held on Monday, December 13, with Committee of the Whole, beginning at 7 pm in Council Chambers.

Photo left to right:

Councillor Mel Fisher, Councillor Brian Collins, Councillor Ken Moss, Mayor Craig Nuttall, Councillor Martin MacKinnon, Justice Peter Bishop, Councillor Mary Trist, Councillor Mike Wood, City Clerk Colleen Brosseau.

- Ally Dunham

New council appointments/portfolios

Deputy Mayor

Brian Collins (first 4 months)

Council Portfolios

Building and Planning

Mel Fisher

Alternate: Brian Collins

Community Services

Mary Trist

Alt Mel Fisher

Corporate Services/Dryden Development Corporation

Martin MacKinnon

Alt Ken Moss

Engineering and Public Works

Ken Moss

Alt Mike Wood

Recreation/Parks/Library/Museum

Brian Collins

Alt Mary Trist

Fire/Telephone/Emergency Measures

Mike Wood

Alt Martin MacKinnon

City Boards and Committees

Committee of Adjustment and Property Standards Committee

Ed Arnold

Shaun Kurz

Don Latimer

Dryden Museum Advisory Board

Brian Collins

Patsy Norman

Marlene Whiteside

Dryden Police Services Board

Craig Nuttall

Brian Collins

Peter Andrusco

Dryden Cultural Roundtable

Mary Trist

Mardi Plomp

John Carlucci

Chuck Schmitt

Marj Salavich

Stephanie Cran

John Borst

Devon MacKinnon

Angie Bujold

Dryden Development Corporation

Martin MacKinnon

Ken Moss

Dryden Library Board

Brian Collins

Kim Vares

Sheila Lindsay

Lucille Ayers

Marjorie Vermeer

External Boards and Committees

Dryden Regional Health Centre Board

Mel Fisher

Patricia Area Community Endeavours Board

Mel Fisher

Dryden Regional Health Services Foundation Board

Mel Fisher

Mayor’s Committee for Children and Youth

Mary Trist

Lac Seul Advisory Committee

Mel Fisher

Dryden Handi-Transit Advisory Board

Mary Trist

Alternate Mel Fisher

Kenora District Services Board

Brian Collins

Alternate Craig Nuttall

Dryden and District Chamber of Commerce Board

Mel Fisher

Kenora District Municipal Association

Brian Collins

Mayor’s Committee for Substance Abuse

Mary Trist

Aging In Place Committee

Mel Fisher

Dryden Non-Profit Housing Board

Mel Fisher

Mary Trist

Colin Sharp

Northwestern Health Unit Board of Health

Mel Fisher

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