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Cape Girardeau Regional Airport Advisory Board Meeting - Minutes
May 26, 2021
Special Meeting
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
Hannah Seesing, Board Member
Tameka Randle, Board Member
Absent: None
Staff Present:
Katrina Amos, Airport Manager
Audrey Lorch, Airport Support Spec,
I. Call to Order/Approval of Minutes - The meeting was called to order at 11:30 am. No
minutes were presented for approval.
11. Old Business -
2021 Essential Air Service Bid Proposals—
On April 15, 2021, the U.S. Department of Transportation issued Order 2021-4-8
requesting proposals from air carriers interested in providing Essential Air Service for
the Cape Girardeau community and region for a new contract term. CGI's contract with
SkyWest Airlines ends November 30, 2021. In response to that Order, two air carriers
submitted proposals:
Air Choice One
SkyWest Airlines
Ms. Amos familiarized the Board with the EAS selection process and discussion ensued.
She also provided a summary of both proposals to help identify the pros and cons of
each submission (see attached. Options such as other hub destinations, future growth,
and optimized scheduling were deliberated.
After careful consideration, Mr. Dewrock motioned the Board submit a
recommendation to City Council to submit a letter to U.S. DOT recommending the EAS
contract be awarded to SkyWest Airlines to continue service to Chicago O'Hare for a
three-year term. Mr. Knote seconded the motioned. With no other discussion, the
motion was approved with a unanimous vote.
III. Non -Agenda- Vice Chair Vote — Mr. Knote volunteered to be considered for the Vice
Chair position with the Board. Mr. Uzoaru made a motion to nominate Richard Knote
for Board Vice Chairman. Mr. Dewrock seconded the motion. With no other discussion,
the motion was approved with a unanimous vote.
Minutes prepared by:
Audrey Lorch
Airport Support Specialist
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