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Cape Girardeau Regional Airport Advisory Board Meeting - Minutes
November 8, 2022
The Cape Girardeau Regional Airport Advisory Board held their regular meeting on November 8, 2022 at
11:30 am at The Pilot House Restaurant.
Board Members Present:
Richard Knote, Chair
Beverly Cleair, Vice Chair
Shawn Wasson, Board Member
Justin Davidson, Board Member
Mark Mehner, Board Member
Mike Marshall, Board Member
Joe Uzoaru, Board Member
Jeff Brune, Board Member
Dr. Quantella Noto
Others Present: Nathan English, Southeast Missourian
Absent: NA
Staff Present:
Katrina Amos, Airport Manager
Audrey Lorch, Airport Support Spec.
Mark Bliss, City Council Liaison
Call to Order/Approval of Minutes - Mr. Knote called the meeting to order at 11:32am. Mr.
Knote motioned and Ms. Cleair seconded a motion to approve the September 2022 minutes. All
were in favor and the motion passed with a unanimous vote.
II. Appearances — Amy Ferris, City Engineer
III. Old Business -
A. Airport Activity Report — Ms. Amos presented September 2022 Airport Usage Reports.
Monthly enplanements were down slightly due to the 10- day reconstruction closure of
Taxiway Bravo. The October report will be available once information is received from
Contour Airlines.
Airline Update — Ms. Amos reported to the Board Contour is averaged a 30%
load factor based on unofficial enplanement reporting. The transition, along with
the 10 -day closure did have a negative impact on the monthly enplanements.
o Airline Inaugural Flight — Ms. Amos and several Board Members, Cape
Chamber, and Visit Cape flew to Nashville on the inaugural flight to
receive a tour of the Nashville Airport (BNA) as well as parts of
Downtown Nashville. Ms. Amos stated it was a very informative trip, and
will be helpful when assisting passengers with their travel needs.
Cape Aviation Report — Ms. Amos presented the September 2022 Cape Aviation
Report. There was a slight decrease in Jet fuel sales, due to the 10 -day runway
closure. Ms. Amos also reported the airport continues to experience staffing
issues as Fran Tartabini submitted his resignation as flight line supervisor. She
has advertised the position and hopes to have a replacement prior to Fran's
departure.
A. Airport Projects Update —
New Terminal Building — Ms. Amos provided an update on the selection process for
the Design -Build team to construct the new passenger terminal building. Mr. Brune
moved and Mr. Uzoaru seconded a motion to go into closed session pursuant to
Section 610.021 RSMo. — Leasing, purchasing, or sale of real estate. All were in
favor.
Mr. Brune moved and Mr. Davidson seconded a motion to go back into regular
session to make a recommendation. All were in favor.
Mr. Uzoaru motioned and Ms. Noto seconded a motion recommending City Council
select KCI Construction, Inc. as the design -build team to construct the new terminal
building. All were in favor and the motion passed with a unanimous vote.
Taxiway Bravo — Ms. Amos reports Taxiway B is progressing with minimal impacts to
the airport. Taxiway A2 is complete, and they are demolishing the remaining
portion of Bravo as well as the southwest corner of the ramp to maintain weight
bearing capacity.
T -Hangars — Ms. Amos informed the Board the t -hangar progress has been impacted
by the selection process for the new terminal; however, a schedule has been
submitted to the FAA for their review.
IV. New Business —
Non -Agenda:
VI. Adjournment—There being no other business, Ms. Noto moved to adjourn the meeting, Mr.
Wasson second the motion. All were in favor. The meeting adjourned at 12:33pm.
Minutes prepared by:
Audrey Lorch, Airport Support Specialist