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Cape Girardeau Regional Airport Advisory Board Meeting- Minutes
April 13, 2021
The Cape Girardeau Regional Airport Advisory Board held their regular meeting on April 13,
2021, at 11:34 am at the Cape Aviation Conference Room.
Board Members Present:
Staff Present:
Ryan Dewrock, Chairman
Katrina Amos, Airport Manager
Justin Davison, Board Member
Audrey Lorch, Airport Support Spec.
Beverly Cleair, Board Member
Jeff Long, SEMissourian Reporter
Mike Marshall, Board Member
Jeff Brune, Board Member
Absent: Richard Knote, Board Member
I. Call to Order/Approval of Minutes - The meeting was called to order at 11:34 am. Mr.
Brune moved and Mr. Uzoaru seconded the motion to approve the minutes from the
March 9, 2021 minutes. The motion was approved by unanimous vote.
11. Appearances— Volaire Aviation Consulting - Mike Mooney- via Video Conference.
Mr. Mooney provided a detailed report on the current state of the airline industry and
the effects of COVID-19. Mr. Mooney presented information from an industry -wide
perspective as well as a forecast specifically for CGI. He also informed the Board that US
DOT will issue and Request for Proposals for Essential Air Service in Cape Girardeau.
111. Old Business -
A. Airport Activity Report —Ms. Amos presented the March 2021 Airport Usage Report.
Enplanements have continued to improve in the last few weeks. Per the
presentation given by Volaire, it is expected that growth will continue in leisure
travel but business travel will be slower to recover. This is largely due to other
meeting alternatives such as video conferencing and webinars. Discussion continued
on this topic.
B. Cape Aviation Report —Ms. Amos reported fuel sales have increased compared to
last year, with sales recovering to pre-COVID levels. The FBO has fueled several
military aircraft including two C -17's and several Blackhawks. General aviation is
picking up as well. The new hours of operation seem to be working but Ms. Amos
stated she will continue to evaluate if additional changes need to be made.
C. Projects -
• Terminal Area Master Plan (TAMP) —Ms. Amos reported the TAMP was
tentatively approved March 22, 2021. Once the Exhibit A and Airport Layout
Plans are submitted and approved by the FAA, it will be officially accepted.
To move forward with projects identified in the TAMP, Ms. Amos, Molly
Mehner, deputy city manager, and Anna Kangas, development services
director, conducted consultant interviews for Owner's Representative and
selected Burns and McDonnell. Burns and McDonnell will assist airport staff
with various projects including the new passenger terminal, 26 t -hangars,
fuel farm, and air traffic control tower. The t -hangar and fuel farm projects
are scheduled to be completed by late fall 2021.
• Hangar Development- Ms. Amos informed the Board the City has moved
forward with the purchase of the 18,OOOsf hangar adjacent to Hangar 71,
Ms. Amos hopes to complete the transaction within the next couple of
weeks. This acquisition will free up space in Hangar 71 as well as provide
space to those currently on the airport waitlist. Discussion continued on the
topic.
IV. NewBusiness—
A. Airport Advisory Board Member Appointments— Ms. Amos presented the
applications for new members to the Board. After review, Mr. Uzoaru made a
motion for the Board to recommend Hannah Seesing and Tameka Randle to the City
Council for appointment to the Airport Advisory Board. Mr. Davidson seconded the
motion. All were in favor.
V. Non -Agenda - None
VI. Adjournment -
There being no other business Mr. Uzoaru moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Brune
seconded the motion. All were in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 1:50pm.
Minutes prepared by:
Audrey Lorch
�.. Airport Support Specialist