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Cape Girardeau Regional Airport Advisory Board Meeting - Minutes
March 9, 2021
The Cape Girardeau Regional Airport Advisory Board held their regular meeting on March 9,
2021, at 11:34 am at the Cape Girardeau Pilot's Club.
Board Members Present:
Ryan Dewrock, Chairman
Justin Davison, Board Member
Richard Knote., Board Member
Beverly Cleair, Board Member
Mike Marshall, Board Member
Jeff Brune, Board Member
Mark Seesing, Board Member
Absent: Mark Welker, Vice Chairman
Staff Present:
Katrna Amos, Airport Manager
Stacy Kinder, Council Liaison
Audrey Larch, Airport Support Spec.
Jeff Long, SEMissourian Reporter
I. Call to Order/Approval of Minutes -The meeting was called to order at 11:34 am. Mr.
Knote moved and Mr. Brune seconded the motion to approve the minutes from the
February 9, 2021 minutes. The motion was approved by unanimous vote.
H. Appearances — None
M. Old Business -
A. Airport Activity Report—Ms. Amos presented the February 2021 Airport Usage
Report. Enpianements were down 59%, both for the month and year-to-date, when
compared to 2020. Ms. Amos noted Mike Mooney, a consultant with Volaire
Aviation Consulting, will present a report on the state of the airline industry and
what to expect for 2021 at the April meeting. Discussion continued on the topic.
B. Cape Aviation Report — Ms. Amos announced that Francisco Tartalami has been
promoted to Flight Line Supervisor. Mr. Tartabini has previous flight line supervisor
experience from Spirit of St. Louis Airport. Additionally, he has served as Flight Line
Lead Technician for Cape Aviation since 2018.
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Ms. Amos reported the numbers for fuel sales were down slightly, mainly as a direct
impact from the February snow and ice storms. There were several days with no
airport traffic due to airport conditions. March has already seen an increase in both
general aviation and military fuel sales. Discussion continued on the topic.
C. Projects -
• Terminal Area Master Plan (TAMP) —Ms. Amos reported she recently
submitted Chapter 5 to the FAA for review. They responded with mostly
minor changes. Those changes have been made and Ms. Amos expects
comments back from the FAA by next week.
Hangar Development- Ms. Amos noted she has advertised a Request for
Qualifications (RFQ) for an Owner's Representative which includes hangar
development. The FAA requires the airport have an Owner's Representative
for any project that utilizes the design -build delivery method. Projects
identified to use this method include the new terminal, t -hangars, fuel farm
and eventually the air traffic control tower. The RFQ is due March 251". A
selection committee will interview selected firms and make a
recommendation to Council at its May 3 r meeting.
IV. New Business —
A. Military Fuel Contract— Ms. Amos informed the Board she has completed
negotiations with the Defense Logistics Agency Energy for the military fuel contract.
This contract, once executed, sets a fixed Jet A fuel rate for military aircraft for a
period of five (5) years. The contract has been submitted and Ms. Amos expects a
response back in the next couple of weeks.
B. Master Drainage Study Kickoff— Ms. Amos informed the Board in 2019 the City
agreed to complete a Master Drainage Study in conjunction with the Terminal Area
Master Plan. There are several trouble areas on the airfield that need to be
addressed. This study will help address those issues and develop a plan to be utilized
with future airfield projects. Discussion continued on this topic.
C. Airport Advisory Board Member Appointments— Ms. Amos reported the Board has
three (3) members up for re -appointment; Mark Welker, Mike Marshall, and Mark
Seesing all have terms that expire April 30, 2021. Ms. Amos asked the members to
consider whether they are interested in serving another term. Ms. Amos announced
that Mr. Welker has elected to resign due to his heavy workload.
The City has several applications on file to fill the appointments; they will be emailed
to the board for their recommendations. Mr. Dewrock expressed his interest in
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keeping Mr. Marshall and Mr. Seesing on as members. Mr. Marshall verbally stated
to the board, he would be happy to stay on.
V. Non -Agenda: None
VI. Adjournment -
There being no other business Mr. Knote moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Seesing
seconded the motion. All were in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 12:08pm.
Minutes prepared by:
Audrey Lorch
Airport Support Specialist