That, the Council of the Township of West Lincoln support the citizens residing in the area of the Grimsby Air Park, which is located in the Town of Grimsby, directly adjacent to the municipal border of the Township of West Lincoln; and,
That, the Township of West Lincoln support both the citizens West Lincoln and Grimsby whose rights to safety, enjoyment of property and privacy are being compromised as a result of the use and operation of Grimsby Air Park; and,
That, the Township of West Lincoln request the Federal Transportation Minister to address the concerns raised by citizens of West Lincoln and Grimsby whose rights to equal treatment under the laws and policy of the Federal Government have been disregarded; and,
That, the Federal Transportation Minister be also aware of the negative impact that the continued operation of the Grimsby Air Park may have on the Town of Grimsby and Township of West Lincoln’s ability for future growth; and,
That, the Federal Minister of Transportation be and hereby requested to investigate the use and operation of Grimsby Air Park and the possible abuse of the privileges that have been bestowed upon them, being Interjurisdictional Immunity, in a manner that disservices the many other Air Parks that contribute positively to their immediate communities; and,
That, a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Dean Allison, MP – Niagara West, the Town of Grimsby to take further action to address the citizens of Grimsby and West Lincoln who are being affected by the use and operation of Grimsby Air Park; and,
That, a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Niagara Region and the Niagara Region Area Municipalities for support.