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Cape Girardeau Regional Airport Advisory Board Meeting - Minutes
March 8, 2022
The Cape Girardeau Regional Airport Advisory Board held their regular meeting on March 8, 2022 at
11:30 am at the Pilots Club.
Board Members Present:
Ryan Dewrock, Chairman
Joe Uzoaru, Board Member (via phone)
Richard Knote, Vice Chair
Beverly Cleair, Board Member
Justin Davidson, Board Member (via phone)
Tameka Randle, Board Member
Mike Marshall, Board Member
Staff Present:
Katrina Amos, Airport Manager
Audrey Lorch, Airport Support Spec.
Stacy Kinder, City Council
Absent: Jeff Brune, Board Member, Shawn Wasson, Board Member
Call to Order/Approval of Minutes - The meeting was called to order at 11:29 am. Mr. Knote
moved and Ms. Cleair seconded the motion to approve the minutes from the February 8, 2022
minutes, the motion was approved by unanimous vote.
Appearances — None
III. Old Business -
A. Airport Activity Report —Ms. Amos presented the February 2022 Airport Usage Reports.
February traffic has been steady, although SkyWest continues to experience issues with
pilot and crew shortages. The airline plans to operate with a reduced schedule for the
next couple months. Discussion continued on this subject.
B. Cape Aviation Report — Ms. Amos presented the February 2022, Cape Aviation Reports.
Total fuel sales continue to be stable; however, fuel prices are on the rise. Ms. Amos and
Fran Tartabini are monitoring regional aviation fuel prices to ensure we remain
competitive. Discussion continued on the topic.
IV. Airport Projects Update — Power Point Presentation
Taxiway Bravo — Ms. Amos reported the Taxiway Bravo is now out for bid, with the
bid opening scheduled for April 7t". The project will take approximately 105 days to
complete and requires runway 10/28 be closed for one (1) week. Ms. Amos has met
with all staff and stakeholders involved regarding the construction phasing. At this
time, the closure is expected to happen in June 2022. Prior to the start of the
projects, there will be a meeting with all tenants and a letter sent with their monthly
billing, stakeholders would also be notified.
New Terminal Building — Ms. Amos presented the new Terminal design layout, the
goal is to present to the City Council on March 21, 2022. The 15% basis of design is
on schedule, Ms. Amos should see the first draft on March 14, and once the design
is approved, the project would go out to bid by the end of April or early May. More
discussion on this topic.
26 New T -Hangars — Ms. Amos reported she has been working closely with Burns
and McDonnell to finalize the scope of the project. The FAA requires a second
consultant to get an independent cost estimate to justify the cost of the project.
Once the terminal project is significantly completed, the new T -Hangars will be
constructed.
Rebranding — Ms. Amos invited the Board Members to the March 21, 2022 City
Council meeting to introduce the new LOGO and rebranding.
V. New Business —
A. A4 Jet Rehabilitation — Ms. Amos gave an update on the Jet rehabilitation project, the jet
needs to be repainted, Mr. Brian Ozark has offered to re -paint it at no charge to the City.
Airport Board Foundation — Ms. Amos wanted to open of the thought with the Board
Members for the foundation to open up a scholarship program US Aviation Students.
Funds could be raised by hosting events such as aviation days, open houses, and air
shows. There was also discussion about partnering with the Pilot's Club on this effort.
Discussion continue in favor of the idea.
V. Non -Agenda: NA
VI. Adjournment — There being no other business, Mr. Knote moved to adjourn the meeting. Ms.
Randle seconded the motion. All were in favor. The meeting adjourned at 12:40pm.
Minutes prepared by:
Audrey Lorch, Airport Support Specialist