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The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Tillsonburg Airport Advisory Committee
May 26, 2022
5:30 p.m.
Electronic Meeting
MINUTES
Present: Mark Renaud, Councillor Gilvesy, Emily Crombez, Jeff Miller, Dan Cameron,
Euclid Benoit.
Absent with Regrets: David Brandon, Jeff Dean, Valerie Durston, Mayor Molnar.
Also Present:
Carlos Reyes, Director of Operations and Development
Richard Sparham, Manager of Public Works
Eric Duffy, Airport Manager
Tracy Hird, Public Works Co-ordinator
1) Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m.
Chair declared that there is a quorum for this meeting.
2) Adoption of Agenda
Resolution #1
Moved by: Emily Crombez
Seconded by: Dan Cameron
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the, May 26th, 2022 meeting be adopted.
Carried
3) Minutes of the Previous Meeting
Resolution #2
Moved by: Councillor Gilvesy
Seconded by: Euclid Benoit
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THAT the Minutes of the Tillsonburg Airport Advisory Committee meeting dated April
21st, 2022 be approved.
Carried
4) Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest declared.
5) Committee to Continue Meeting Virtually
Proposed Resolution #3
Moved by: Euclid Benoit
Seconded by: Dan Cameron
THAT the Tillsonburg Airport Advisory Committee will take a resolution to Council to
continue meeting virtually.
Carried
6) General Business and Reports
a) Hangar Updates – Staff
No new movement on hangar development. All current delays are Contractor
related.
Staff shared the new development map that the Engineering Department is
working on. It is currently a work in progress.
b) Master Plan Update – Staff
i) Update on Hydro Supply
Staff has forwarded everything to ERTH and is waiting on a response.
The committee has asked that once ERTH reports back that staff create a
report for future information.
The hydro supply for the fence will come in from the road.
ii) Taxiway Construction Update
The taxiway pavement surface can now be used, however, there is still
surveying taking place.
Full completion is anticipated by the end of next week.
iii) Airport Fence and Gate Installation
Work will commence in the next couple of weeks when the other Contractors
are finished.
Fence and Gate Contractor – Hudson Entry & Automation.
The gate will have a FOB system.
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iv) End of Runway Trees – Staff
Staff met last Friday to come up with a plan.
Committee recommends that Engineering stake out the property lines.
Engineering to provide a better map to figure out what size of trees will be
removed.
Staff will provide a timeline as soon as possible.
c. Safety Spreadsheet – Staff
Ben Nichols, Health & Safety Coordinator completed a Health and Safety
Inspection at the Airport. Staff received a report that they are currently
working though.
d. Fuel Sales and Airport Movement - Staff
Fuel sale totals and airport movement stats were sent out to the group
through a separate email. Very positive numbers were reported.
In the future, monthly reports will be accessed through a link where
committee members can view the numbers at any time.
7) Other Business
Staff updated the committee that the large agricultural mower has been
returned. The same Trackless Vehicle equipment will be used this season as
in the past. In the future, staff will investigate to find a better solution that
does not damage the runway.
Runway 0220 is in really bad shape. The water issues at the South end are
still an issue. Staff advised that the runway has been rolled once this year.
Staff will investigate the drainage issue. It was suggested that they give David
Stevens Drainage a call as they should have some information.
8) Next Meeting
June 23rd, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.
Note: The committee will not be meeting in July.
9) Adjournment
Resolution #4
Moved by: Jeff Miller
Seconded by: Emily Crombez
THAT the May 26th, 2022, Tillsonburg Airport Advisory Committee meeting be
adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
Carried