180628 Airport Advisory Committee MIN
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ATTENDANCE
Henry Atkinson, Euclid Benoit, Valerie Durston, Geoffrey Lee, Rick Lee, John Prno, Chris Rosehart, Jeremy Stockmans, Richard Van Maele Staff: Annette Murray
MEMBERS ABSENT/REGRETS
Andre Brisson, Mel Getty, Dan Locke
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. Euclid Benoit sat as the Chair and John Prno acted as Recording Secretary for the meeting.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution #1
Moved By: Richard Van Maele Seconded By: Jeremy Stockmans
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Airport Advisory Committee meeting of June 28,
2018, be adopted.
Carried
3. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
None Declared
4. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting
4.1. Minutes of the Meeting of March 20, 2018.
Resolution #2
Moved By: Richard Van Maele Seconded By: Henry Atkinson
The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
June 28, 2018
5:30 p.m.
Tillsonburg Regional Airport Boardroom
244411 Airport Rd., South-West Oxford
MINUTES
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THAT the Minutes of the Airport Advisory Committee Meeting of March 20, 2018, be
approved.
Carried
5. Delegations and Presentations
None
6. General Business & Reports
6.1. Business Arising
6.1.1. Shipping Containers for storage
Annette Murray reported that there is no decision yet. The concern is that if
approved, a shipping container will become the “go to” solution for all storage.
Some questions that have arisen include: How many would be allowed per
property; At what charge; What happens to the container if the hangar is sold.
Will this require a significant deposit on placement for removal and cleanup.
Staff have conducted a survey of similar sized airports and discovered that no
one has them or wants them. The ultimate question is do we want them here at
all given they are not allowed under the Town Bylaws? Discussion took place
around existing “grandfathered” garden sheds, materials being stored around
existing hangars, and the need for all tenants to be treated the same. It was also
acknowledged that the request for use of shipping containers has been in
process for approximately a year now.
6.1.2 Miller Hangar Update
Annette Murray reported that Staff are actively working with the hangar owner to
have the hangar completed. There has been a July 1st deadline issued to have
the hangar finished and exterior grading completed. Should the deadline not be
met, staff will meet with Legal regarding next steps.
6.2. New Business
6.2.1. Airport Project Activity Update
Annette Murray reported on two projects: 1) The Taxiway to the east has had the
corners asphalted to soften turning; 2) The new emergency signage identifying
hangars by number was presented to the Committee. The signage will aid
emergency services in locating a specific hangar during an emergency. Signage
at the entrance to the airport will also direct emergency responders and a
communication will be sent to all area emergency responders to ensure they are
aware of the signage. The committee members thanked Annette for both of
these worthwhile improvements.
7. Correspondence
None
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8. Other Business
8.1 Birds at the Airport
A committee member reported on a recent encounter he had with a group of seagulls
while landing. Despite this, it appears there are fewer birds at the airport this year, and
staff are speculating that different activity at the Salford Landfill may be the reason.
Annette Murray will communicate with staff at the Landfill to inquire and advise them of
the positive impact on the Airport.
8.2 Committee Terms of Reference Review
Annette Murray presented a draft of the new Committee Terms of Reference, to be
adopted following the upcoming election. There is work being done to standardize the
various committee Terms of Reference and membership numbers. The major changes
in the Airport TOF include a name change to the “Tillsonburg Airport Advisory
Committee” to prevent conflict with another “AAC”, clarification that the Advisory
Committee doesn’t have an operational role, and reduction in membership to 7 members
from 12. A lengthy discussion took place about the reduction in valuable input should
this occur. Annette was asked to find out if a 9 member committee would be acceptable,
as this would allow more involvement by commercial tenants and perhaps a Southwest
Oxford resident. Additional comments are to be provided to Annette by August 15th.
8.3 Unauthorized Vehicles Driving Airside
Discussion took place about unauthorized vehicles being seen regularly driving airside.
Annette Murray reported on the jersey barriers and signage in place to prevent this
unsafe activity. She has been approaching drivers she sees in violation to clarify the
rule and safety considerations involved. The only solution is complete fencing of the
airport property.
9. Closed Session
None required
10. Next Meeting
The next meeting of the Airport Advisory Committee will be on September 11, 2018 at
5:30 p.m.
11. Adjournment
Resolution # 3
Moved By: Richard Van Maele Seconded By: Valerie Durston
THAT the Airport Advisory Committee Meeting of June 28, 2018 be adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
Carried