230223 Tillsonburg Airport Advisory Committee MinutesPage 1 of 4
The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
TILLSONBURG AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
February 23, 2023
5:30 p.m.
Electronic Meeting
MINUTES
Present:
Mark Renaud, Councillor Chris Parker, SWOX Councillor Valerie Durston, Gurvir Hans,
Jeff Miller, Dan Cameron, Nate Bain, Don Hurus, Anthony Thornton, Cedric Tomico,
John Britton, Emily Crombez (joined at 6:00 p.m.), Mayor Deb Gilvesy.
Absent with Regrets: None
Also Present:
Jonathon Graham, Director of Operations and Development
Richard Sparham, Manager of Public Works
Tracy Hird, Public Works Co-ordinator
1) Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 pm.
2) Adoption of Agenda
Resolution #1
Moved by: Councillor Parker
Seconded by: Cedric Tomico
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Airport Advisory Committee meeting of
February 23, 2023 be approved.
Carried
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3) Orientation
Amelia Jaggard, Deputy Clerk, was present to provide a brief orientation session.
4) Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
Resolution #2
Moved by: Councillor Parker
Seconded by: Councillor Durston
THAT Mark Renaud be appointed as Chair of the Airport Advisory Committee.
Carried
Resolution #3
Moved by: Cedric Tomico
Seconded by: Don Huras
THAT Nathan Bain be appointed as Vice-Chair of the Airport Advisory Committee.
Carried
5) Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
Tony Thornton declared a pecuniary interest in agenda item 7.1. (Airport
Management Firm) with the reason being that his wife is an employee of Loomex.
Don Huras declared a pecuniary interest in agenda item 7.1. (Airport Management
Firm) with the reason being that staff will be discussing appointing him as the Interim
Airport Manager.
No other disclosures of pecuniary interest were declared.
6) General Business and Reports
7.1 Airport Management Firm – to discuss the Council recommendation for
the Interim Airport Management Firm
Staff is recommending to appoint Don Huras from Northland Adventure
Projects as the Interim Airport Manager for the term of no longer than 364
days. This role will continue to be the main contact for all Airport
communication. The financial commitment will be within the current approved
budget.
Staff will bring the RFP for a permanent Airport Management Solution to the
committee for review before it is issued.
Resolution #4
Moved by: Cedric Tomico
Seconded by: Councillor Parker
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THAT the Airport Advisory Committee supports Town staff recommendation
to appoint Don Huras from Northland Adventure Projects as the Interim
Airport Manager.
Carried
7.2 Review proposed meeting schedule for 2023
Proposed Meeting Schedule Calendar
Thursday February 23, 2023 @ 5:30PM – Online
Thursday March 23, 2023 @ 5:30PM – In Person
Thursday June 23, 2023 @ 5:30PM – Online
Thursday September 28, 2023 @ 5:30PM – Online
Thursday December 14, 2023 @ 5:30PM – In person
7.3 Fire Inspection/Notice
Town of Tillsonburg Fire Services in conjunction with SWOX Fire would like
to conduct fire inspections on the hangars this spring/summer. This
inspection is to mitigate risk and provide a safe environment for Fire
Fighters. A draft letter to the lessees will be provided to the committee to
review at the next meeting.
Committee members believe that the only way the Town will gain access is
to obtain a letter from a lawyer.
Staff to look into where compliance reports are to be sent from the previous
inspections by SWOX Fire last year?
7.4 Hangar G1-7 Lease Application
Staff is taking a report to council for a lease agreement with Don Hersee for
hangar G1-7.
7.5 Southwest Oxford Recycling/Waste Diversion Program
SWOX would like to bring the Airport on board with the Zero Waste – Waste
Diversion Program. Staff will look into the feasibility of the program.
Councillor Durston will look into having pickup at the Airport instead of
curbside. An oil recycle bin would be beneficial to have at the Airport.
7) Other Business
• Staff will follow-up with the Building Procedures/Compliance and Inspection
Process.
• Airport Master Plan to be circulated to committee members.
• WIFI (at a cost) would be great at the Airport for security reasons. Staff will
bring back more information to committee next meeting.
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8) Meeting Schedule
Resolution #5
Moved by: Councillor Parker
Seconded by: Cedric Tomico
THAT the Tillsonburg Airport Advisory Committee meet on the fourth Thursday at
5:30 p.m. in accordance with the 2023 meeting schedule or as directed by the
committee.
Carried
9) Next Meeting
March 23, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.
8) Adjournment
Resolution #6
Moved by: Mayor Gilvesy
Seconded by: Councillor Parker
THAT the February 23, 2023, Airport Advisory Committee meeting be adjourned at
7:18 p.m.
Carried