151008 Aiport Advisory MIN=
Attendance: Henry Atkinson, Euclid Benoit, Andre Brisson, Mel Getty, Geoffrey Lee, Rick
Lee, John Prno, Donna Scanlan, Jeremy Stockmans, Richard Van Maele
Staff: Cephas Panschow
Regrets: Valerie Durston, Annette Murray, Chris Rosehart
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Chair Benoit at 7:00 pm. John Prno acted as Secretary
for the meeting.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Moved By: Richard Van Maele Seconded By: Jeremy Stockmans
Proposed Resolution
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Committee meeting of October 8, 2015, be adopted.
Carried
3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
None Declared
4. Approval of previous minutes
Moved By: Andre Brisson Seconded By: Mel Getty
Proposed Resolution
THAT the minutes for the September 10, 2015 meeting be approved.
Carried
5. Presentations and Deputations
None
6. General Business and Reports
6.1. Business Arising
6.1.1. AMO Business Hanger Update
The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Airport Advisory Committee
08/10/2015
7:00 pm
Tillsonburg Regional Airport Boardroom
244411 Airport Rd.,
South-West Oxford
Minutes
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Cephus Panschow thanked the Committee for indulging staff on short notice with an e-
mail discussion prior to the hanger proposal going to Council. A majority of committee
members were available to respond and supported the split power and hanger location
proposed. The hanger report was approved by Council on September 28, 2015,
although no commitment was made on the related taxiway construction date.
6.1.2. Taxiway Rehabilitation Update
Cephus Panschow reported that the Taxiway Rehabilitation project is being postponed
until 2016 due to higher than anticipated pricing being received from the Contractor. It is
expected that when combined with the Town’s general asphalt tender next year, the
project pricing will be more reasonable.
6.2. New Business
6.2.1. Review of Excess Lands Map
In response to a question raised by Jeremy Stockmans at the last Committee meeting,
Cephus Panschow reviewed the airport lands map, and identified the various parcels of
agricultural land on the property. Various parcels were discussed for possible future
sale. A lengthy discussion took place about the existing capital plan being contingent on
revenue from the sale of agricultural land. The committee members expressed concern
about selling assets resulting in only short term gain, and wanted to examine other
revenue generating options.
Moved By: Mel Getty Seconded By: Andre Brisson
Proposed Resolution
THAT the Airport Advisory Committee is in favour of leasing agricultural land to maintain
ongoing revenues, instead of selling it at this point in time.
Carried
6.2.2. Airport Capital Budget Review
The existing Airport 5 Year Capital Plan was reviewed. Given the pending nature of the
Airport Master Plan, only two items will move forward to the 2016 Budget, i.e., the
Taxiway Rehabilitation postponed from 2015; and the Hydro Primary Metering project,
for which a business case is still being developed. Staff will return with details at a future
meeting.
7. Correspondence
None
8. Other Business
None
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9. Next meeting
7:00 pm, Thursday November 19, 2015, with the meeting to be utilized for a brainstorming
session regarding potential revenue generating possibilities.
10. Adjournment
Moved By: Henry Atkinson
Proposed Resolution
THAT the October 8, 2015 meeting be adjourned at 8:30 pm.