230720 Tillsonburg Airport Advisory Committee Minutes 1
The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting
MINUTES
Thursday, July 20, 2023
5:30 PM
Electronic Meeting
ATTENDANCE: Jeff Miller
Dan Cameron
Nate Bain
Emily Crombez
Don Hurrus
Anthony Thornton (Left due to the storm at 5:55 p.m.)
Mark Renaud
John Britton
Deb Gilvesy
Regrets: Gurvir Hans
Cedric Tomico
Chris Parker
Valerie Durston
Staff: Richard Sparham
Jonathon Graham
Julie Ellis
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m.
2. Adoption of Agenda
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Resolution # 1
Moved By: Deb Gilvesy
Seconded By: Dan Cameron
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Tillsonburg Airport Advisory Committee
meeting of July 22nd, 2023, be approved.
Carried
3. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
None.
4. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting
Resolution # 2
Moved By: Anthony Thornton
Seconded By: Deb Gilvesy
THAT the Minutes of the Tillsonburg Airport Advisory Committee meeting dated
March 30th, 2023, be approved.
Carried
5. General Business and Reports
5.1 Fire Inspection/Notice
Jonathon Graham, Director of Operations and Development, provided an
update on Fire Inspections/Notices.
He has had communications back on this subject
The next notice out will give a form date for scheduling of the fire
inspections
Clarification was received from the Fire Chiefs of Tillsonburg and
South West Oxford that this is a best management practices
Staff are currently investigating providing a wholesome response
on insurance and liability questions that are currently being asked
by the airport community. Furthermore, Staff will be requesting to
have AON (Airport Operators policy provider) present a delegation
on general coverage at the next Airport Advisory Committee.
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5.2 AMCO Conference and workshop, Midland: Highlights
Richard Sparham, Manager of Public Works, and Don Hurrus, Airport
Manager, reported on the Airport Management Council of Ontario
Conference and Workshop that took place at the Huronia Airport in
Midland.
5.3 Airport Maintenance Update
Don Hurrus, Airport Manager, gave an Airport Maintenance and
Operations Update. Topics covered included:
Fibre Connectivity Update
Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association Events
Building Maintenance
Fuel purchases - potential improvements to the system
Radio Operations Hours - normal operating hours are 8:30 a.m. -
4:30 p.m. - staff will bring the handheld radio with them at all times
Grass Cutting - staff have followed-up with hangar owners on an
as-needed basis
Tillsonburg Flag - a new flag will be going up soon
Can Pass - confirmation has been received from Nav Canada that
the Tillsonburg Airport is an airport of entry. This information will be
shared with the Development Commissioner to share with local
industry. Additional documentation is attached to the minutes.
5.4 Airport Operations Update
This update was provided under Item 5.3
6. Other Business
6.1 Hydro Supply
Discussion occurred around Hydro Supply. ERTH has been contacted and
staff have recently followed-up. Staff are continuing on this and will report
back at a future meeting.
6.2 Gates and Power to the Gates
An update was provided by Richard Sparham, Manager of Public Works,
on Gates and Power to the gates. The installation of Fiber Optics is
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schedule for the middle of August. Once this is in place, projects such as
the gates, power to the gates and security cameras will be able to move
forward. Richard anticipates having an update at the next meeting.
6.3 Drainage Options for Runway 0220
Staff were asked to provide an update on the drainage issue on Runway
0220. Jonathon Graham, Director of Operations and Development will
come back to a future meeting with a report on this subject.
6.4 New Hangar
The committee asked questions of staff regarding the inspection process
for the building of new hangars at the Airport. Staff detailed the process
and answered questions of Committee. Jonathon Graham, Director of
Operations and Development offered to look in to more information on this
subject and to come back with a report at a future meeting.
6.5 Unbuilt Hangar
The committee asked questions of staff regarding a lot that has not yet
been built on, which may go against the policy. Staff offered to look into
the situation and report back.
6.6 Stand By Generator
The committee asked for an update on the Stand By Generator and staff
confirmed that it is being pursued.
6.7 CHAA Sign Installed on Highway
The Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association (CHAA) Sign at Highway 19
fell over just prior to the Covid-19 pandemic and was taken down. CHAA
has replaced the sign and is looking to have it reinstalled.
Staff advised that CHAA should reach our to the road authority to
reengage and reinstall the sign (SWOX, County of Oxford or Province), as
it is not on Airport lands.
7. Next Meeting
8. Adjournment
Resolution # 3
Moved By: Deb Gilvesy
Seconded By: Dan Cameron
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That the meeting be adjourned at 7:27 p.m.
Carried