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Advisory Board Meeting - Minutes
June 13, 2023
The Cape Girardeau Regional Airport Advisory Board held their regular meeting on June 13, 2023 at
11:30 am at The Pilot House Restaurant.
Board Members Present:
Richard Knote, Chair
Beverly Cleair, Vice Chair (via phone)
Mark Mehner, Board Member (via phone)
Jeff Brune, Board Member
Justin Davidson, Board Member
Dr. Quantella Noto, Board Member
Mike Marshall, Board Member
Shawn Wasson, Board Member
Others Present: NA
Absent: Joe Uzoaru, Board Member
Staff Present:
Katrina Amos, Airport Manager
Audrey Lorch, Airport Support Spec.
Mark Bliss, City Council Member
Call to Order/Approval of Minutes — Mr. Knote called the meeting to order at 11:30 am. Ms. Noto
motioned and Mr. Boeller seconded a motion to approve the May 2023 minutes. All were in favor and
the motion passed with a unanimous vote.
Appearances — None
Old Business -
A. Airport Activity Report — Ms. Amos reported the Airport Activity Report. CGI is down by
20% for enplanements compared to 2022 YTD enplanements; however up 18% compared
to 2021. Contour's advanced bookings have increased due to summer travel. At this
time, Contour is running a thirty-nine dollar one way offer promotion.
CGI plans to begin a substantial marketing plan, on social media as well as radio and TV
promotions upon receipt for Air Service Grant funds from MoDOT. Ms. Amos has been
notified, awards will be announced towards the beginning of July.
Cape Aviation Report — Ms. Amos presented the Cape Aviation Report to the Board. Jet A
Fuel sales remain competitive, and are in line with previous years when Contour's Fuel on
Demand Fee is factored in. 100LL continues to trend higher to due, largely due to the
flight school.
Air traffic is on the rise as well, total Itinerant and Local traffic is up 23% and Instrument
operations are up 25% for the month. Discussion continued on this topic.
C. Airport Projects Update —
New Terminal Building — Ms. Amos reported the Terminal project is progressing;
the earthquake remediation was completed earlier than anticipated. The next
phase of foundation and footings will begin July 5, with the structural phase
happening soon after that. Communication with KCI Construction has gone very
well with daily communications and bi-weekly meetings. Ms. Amos is working on
sponsorships for portions of the new terminal, and asked for input from the Board.
More discussion on this topic.
• Taxiway Bravo — Ms. Amos reports Taxiway Bravo still needs the concrete panels
replaced on Taxiway A2. Emery Sapp and Sons plans to mobilize and complete thes
repairs in coordination with another project at the Perryville Airport.
T -Hangars — Ms. Amos announced after the selection committee reviewed all
proposals and subsequent discussion with the FAA Central region, the T -hangar
project was awarded to Zoellner Construction. Contract negotiations are in progress
with an expectation Zoellner will be able to construct two 10 -unit hangars within
the City's budget of $2.9 million. Discussion continued on the topic.
II. New Business
III. Non -Agenda Items
IV. Adjournment
There being no other business, Mr. Wasson moved to adjourn the meeting, Mr. Davidson,
second the motion. All were in favor. The meeting adjourned at 12:28pm.
Minutes prepared by:
Audrey Lorch, Airport Support Specialist