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Wednesday, July 3, 1991
Those present:
Board Members:
Jerry McClanahan, Chairman
John T. Seesing
Truman Cole
Steve Nesler
Jim Bowman
Guests:
Mark Spatz, Cape Central Airways
Mark Bliss
Fred Lynch
Andie Summers
Steve Rickard
Staff:
Douglas K. Leslie
Kevin T. McMeel
Mark J. Seesing
Gayle Conrad
The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Chairman
McClanahan.
Jim Bowman moved, seconded by J.T. Seesing, that the minutes
of the June 5, 1991, meeting be approved as mailed. The Board
unanimously approved.
Mark Seesing reported to the Board that on June 13 Doug
Leslie, Judy Moss, Ron Fischer and John Seesing met with Phillip
Trenary of Lone Star Express in Fort Worth, Texas. Lone Star is an
independent airline that currently serves Memphis and St. Louis and
is looking at the possibility of service out of Cape Girardeau.
The airline is planning an expansion in the next couple of months
and has expressed an interest in Cape Girardeau. Mark also
indicated that he has made contact with Com Air, a Delta connection
that currently serves Evansville, Indiana, and is planning a trip
to Nashville to discuss the possibility with American Eagle of
servicing Cape Girardeau. A visit with Northwest Airlink in
Memphis is also planned.
The Airport Usage Report for June was reviewed with the Board.
The 96.3% completion factor was due to three flights canceled by
TWE. Mark Seesing indicated that travel agents are apprehensive to
book flights out of Cape because there is no longer a savings in
time when comparing flying and driving to St. Louis.
Mark Seesing updated the Board on the status of the airport
improvement program projects. The marking of runway 2/20 is
complete and the signage is installed. FAA has reviewed and
approved it.
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Concerning the taxiway spurs, FAA determined that the ramp is
not dry enough for concrete work to begin. They indicated after 30
days it will be reviewed again, and if we do not receive
substantial rainfall, it should be ready for construction.
Regarding the terminal building renovation, Tom Holshouser is
preparing bid specifications, and they should be ready in 60 days.
The project will then be put out for bid for 30 days. FAA funding
on the project is now at 38 percent.
The water system is currently under discussion. The City has
applied for an AIP grant for construction of the water system.
Mark also indicated that he is looking into getting electric gates
for the airport and will standardize all of them with a gate card.
Mark introduced to the Board Mark Spatz, the new owner of Cape
Central Airways. Mark Spatz explained to the Board that the only
changes to CCA will be the cosmetics of the building, and in
addition he is looking to upgrade the equipment in one to two
years. Reggie Hopwood, d/b/a River City Aviation, still owns the
four aircraft and is currently renting them to Cape Central
Airways.
Mark distributed to the Board Minimum Standards for Commercial
Activity/Operation or Service. He asked the Board to review the
Standards for any modifications or corrections, and they will be
discussed at the next meeting.
Steve Nesler moved, seconded by Jim Bowman, that the Board
adjourn into Executive Session to discuss leasing of real estate.
The Board unanimously approved and proceeded to executive session
at 4:50 p.m.
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