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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.07-13-2021( CITY of CAPE GIRARDEAU �I REGIONAL AIRPORT - CGI Cape Girardeau Regional Airport Advisory Board Meeting - Minutes July 13, 2021 The Cape Girardeau Regional Airport Advisory Board held their regular meeting on July 13, 2021, at 11:33 am at the Cape Pilot's Club. Board Members Present: Staff Present: Ryan Dewrock, Chairman Katrina Amos, Airport Manager Justin Davidson, Board Member Audrey Lorch, Airport Support Spec. Beverly Cleair, Board Member Stacy Kinder, Council Liaison Mike Marshall, Board Member Jeff Long, Southeast Missourian Richard Knote, Board Member Tommy Sung, Maintenance Ops/ Intern Tameka Randle, Board Member Joe Uzoaru, Board Member Absent: Jeff Brune, Board Member I. Call to Order/Approval of Minutes -The meeting was called to order at 11:33 am. Mr. Knote moved and Mr. Davidson seconded the motion to approve the minutes from the May 11, 2021 minutes. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. II. Appearances — None III, Old Business - A. Airport Activity Report —Ms. Amos presented the May and June 2021 Airport Usage Reports. Airline enplanements continue to do extremely well; general aviation traffic continues to be steady as well. Overall, there has been large increase in vacation travel. The earlier flight schedules seem to be working to our advantage; we will continue to study and monitor these flight loads to see how it trends. Discussion continued on this topic. B. Cape Aviation Report — Ms. Amos reported the self serve credit card unit would be updated and replaced the beginning of August. Titan Aviation has re -branded all of the FBO signage and trucks; all at Titans expense. Fuel sales have continued to climb compared to the same month as last year. Ms. Amos is working with the Airport intern Tommy Sung, who has been researching our fee structures to determine if changes need to be made. More discussed on this topic. C. Projects - Airport Development Projects Update— Ms. Amos informed the Board negotiations has begun with Burns and McDonnell to reduce the fees for the cost of scope for the new terminal. This will be the format for other projects to be completed. Ms. Amos will email the copy of the scope to the Board members. Ms. Amos has reviewed the proposed scope and has sent it off to WSP (Consultant Firm) who will conduct an Independent Fee estimate in compliance with FAA regulations. Ms. Amos hopes to have this completed by the end of the week. In addition, work as started on NEPA (Environmental) study. A team will conduct a site visit and study where the hangars and the new terminal will be constructed to assess environmental effects of proposed actions prior to making decisions. This should be completed by the end of August 2021. More discussion on this topic. • SEMO Pilot Program Update — Ms. Amos reported the Pilot Program Recruitment is going very well due to the high level of interest in the program. Ms. Amos was informed by US Aviation additional aircraft will be here to support the higher recruitment numbers the planes will arrive here by September; this information still needs to be confirmed by the University and US Aviation Academy. • EAS Update - Ms. Amos spoke to Michael Martin with USDOT to ask about the announcement timeline, Mr. Martin indicated they have not decided when to make the announcement "but we have no reason for concern". IV. NewBusiness— A. July 9, 2021 Tenant Meeting — Ms. Amos conducted a meeting to update airport tenants about the different projects going on at the Airport. Mr. Davidson attended the meeting and agreed the discussion was very informative and the tenants seemed to have good questions. Ms. Amos informed the tenants of the farmland adjacent to the Airport Property is being farmed for rice, at this time it is not an issue but in the fall, it can attract waterfowl. Ms. Amos has a verbal agreement from the farmer renewing his commitment to not flood the acreage after harvest. Staff will continue to monitor the area to make sure there is not an increase in wildlife. Ms. Amos would like to continue with quarterly meetings for the tenants. Pq B. Agricultural Lease — Ms. Amos informed the Board the Agricultural lease is up for re- bid. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled July 14, 2021. This is a five-year contract beginning January 1, 2022. 339 acres will be included in the lease including the 61 acres in the Northwest quadrant. More discussion on this topic. C. B -2S Maid in the Shade Visit— Ms. Amos reported the B-25 Bomber will be here on display for tours and rides Monday August 23 —Sunday August 29, 2021. V. Non-Agenda— Closed Session -The Airport Advisory Board went into closed session to discuss legal actions, causes of legal action or litigation, leasing, purchasing or sale of real estate, or confidential or privileged communications. VI. Adjournment — There being no other business Mr. Dewrock moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Davidson seconded the motion. All were in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 12:13pm. Minutes prepared by: Audrey Lorch, Airport Support Specialist