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211021 Airport Advisory Committee MinutesPage 1 of 3 The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg Tillsonburg Airport Advisory Committee October 21, 2021 5:30 p.m. Electronic Meeting MINUTES Present: David Brandon, Valerie Durston (Arrived at 5:45 p.m.), Councillor Gilvesy, Euclid Benoit, Jeff Dean, Jeff Miller (Arrived at 6:04 p.m.) and Mark Renaud. Absent with Regrets: Dan Cameron, Emily Crombez. Also Present: Carlos Reyes, Director of Operations and Development Richard Sparham, Manager of Public Works Amelia Jaggard, Deputy Clerk 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. 2. Adoption of Agenda Resolution #1 Moved by: Euclid Benoit Seconded by: Councillor Gilvesy THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Tillsonburg Airport Advisory Committee meeting of October 21, 2021, be adopted. Carried 3. Minutes of the Previous Meeting Resolution #2 Moved by: David Brandon Page 2 of 3 Seconded by: Councillor Gilvesy THAT the Minutes of the Tillsonburg Airport Advisory Committee meeting dated September 7, 2021, be approved. Carried 4. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest declared. 5. General Business and Reports 5.1. Update on contract executions with Loomex Staff provided an update on the contract status with Loomex. Staff anticipates an official changeover in next two weeks. Staff agreed to provide full communications protocol to the Committee and the Airport Tenants so they are aware of all procedures when they have concerns or issues. 5.2. Hangar Updates Staff informed the Committee of pending lease rental increases for 2022 to CPI 5.3. Safety Spreadsheet Staff are continuing to maintain drainage concerns until such time the problem can be fixed. An RFP to contract the drainage system will be completed by the end of next week with the repairs hopefully to be completed this year. 5.4. End of Runway Trees No updates at this time. Staff will be procuring the services of a contractor to also remove the stumps when the trees are removed to prevent regrowth. 5.5. Master plan brief update Staff provided an update on the Master Plan. Staff to circulate final copy of master plan as endorsed by Council, to be posted on Town website for public. 5.6. Update on the Hydro issue ERTH is reviewing existing services and will provide solutions to include adequate power towards further planned expansion. 5.7. RATI Funding update Valerie Durston joined the meeting at 5:45 p.m. Page 3 of 3 Staff are finalizing design components for expanded taxi way, proceeding with obtaining quotes for new fencing and an entrance gate as well as the tree removals. Monies must be spent by March 1, 2022 to receive funding. 5.8. Fuel Sales and Airport Movement Staff shared updated fuel sales. Staff to confirm what is classified as government aircraft. Staff provided an update to airport movements. It was asked if a column to compare previous year totals could be included in the future. Jeff Miller joined the meeting at 6:04 p.m. 6. Next Meeting November 18, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. 7. Adjournment Resolution #3 Moved by: Councillor Gilvesy Seconded by: David Brandon THAT the October 21, 2021 Tillsonburg Airport Advisory Committee meeting be adjourned at 6:07 p.m. Carried