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Cape Girardeau Regional Airport Advisory Board Meeting - Minutes
February 8, 2022
The Cape Girardeau Regional Airport Advisory Board held their regular meeting on February 8, 2022 at
11:30 am at the Rust Media Center.
Board Members Present:
Joe Uzoaru
Richard Knote, Vice Chair
Beverly Cleair, Board Member
Shawn Wasson, Board Member
Jeff Brune, Board Member
Justin Davidson, Board Member
Staff Present:
Katrina Amos, Airport Manager
Audrey Lorch, Airport Support Spec.
Stacy Kinder, City Council
Absent: Ryan Dewrock, Chairman, Mike Marshall, Board Member, Tameka Randle, Board Member
Call to Order/Approval of Minutes - The meeting was called to order at 11:30 am. Mr. Knote
moved and Ms. Cleair seconded the motion to approve the minutes from the December 14,
2021 minutes, the motion was approved by unanimous vote.
II. Appearances — Jeff Rawson, Rust Media — Airport Rebranding Presentation
III. Old Business -
A. Airport Activity Report —Ms. Amos presented the December 2021 and January 2022
Airport Usage Reports. Total 2021 year-to-date enplanements were 9,216, higher than
originally projected. Total airline enplanements continue to do well for the month of
January with a load factor at 34% compared to last year at 10%. Ms. Amos informed the
board of SkyWest's intent to request a temporary reduction of scheduled weekly flights
in several markets due to pilot/crew shortages. The request will have to be approved by
the U.S. Department of Transportation before it becomes effective. Discussion continued
on this subject.
B. Cape Aviation Report — Ms. Amos presented the December and January Cape Aviation
Reports. Total fuel sales continue to increase with 2021 annual fuel sales up by 14%. US
Aviation purchased 3,300 gallons of fuel in the last four months. This trend is expected
to continue. Discussion continued on the topic.
IV. New Business —
A. Airport 2021 Review and Project Update — Ms. Amos gave a brief presentation of the
year-end review. Because several members were not present and others needed to
leave early, the presentation was tabled to be discussed at the March meeting.
V. Non -Agenda: Ms. Amos informed the Board that the airport and SkyWest are sponsoring the
SEMO vs Murray State basketball game. Ms. Amos offered tickets to members interested in
attending.
VI. Adjournment — There being no other business, Mr. Brune moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr.
Knote seconded the motion. All were in favor. The meeting adjourned at 12:15pm.
Minutes prepared by:
Audrey Lorch, Airport Support Specialist