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The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Tillsonburg Airport Advisory Committee
November 18, 2021
5:30 p.m.
Electronic Meeting
AGENDA
1) Call to Order
2) Adoption of Agenda
Proposed Resolution #1
Moved by:
Seconded by:
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Tillsonburg Airport Advisory Committee
meeting of November 18, 2021, be adopted.
3) Minutes of the Previous Meeting (Attached)
Proposed Resolution #2
Moved by:
Seconded by:
THAT the Minutes of the Tillsonburg Airport Advisory Committee meeting dated
October 21, 2021, be approved.
4) Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
5) General Business and Reports
a) Announcement of Loomex as our Airport Management firm – Staff
i) Process moving foward
ii) Introduction of Nahom Woldu of Loomex as Airport Manager
b) Hangar Updates – Staff
c) Safety Spreadsheet – Staff
d) End of Runway Trees – Staff
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e) Master plan brief update – Staff
f) Update on the Hydro issue – Staff
g) RATI Funding update – Staff
h) Fuel Sales and Airport Movement – Staff
6) Next Meeting
December 16, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.
7) Adjournment
Proposed Resolution #3
Moved by:
Seconded by:
THAT the November 18, 2021 Tillsonburg Airport Advisory Committee meeting
be adjourned at _____ p.m.
Please contact the Staff Liaison listed below to gain access to this electronic
meeting:
Contact
Richard Sparham, Manager of Public Works
rsparham@tillsonburg.ca
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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
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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.
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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