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Cape Girardeau Regional Airport Advisory Board Meeting - Minutes
March 14, 2023
The Cape Girardeau Regional Airport Advisory Board held their regular meeting on March 14, 2023 at
11:30 am at The Pilot House Restaurant.
Board Members Present:
Richard Knote, Chair
Beverly Cleair, Vice Chair
Shawn Wasson, Board Member
Mark Mehner, Board Member (via phone)
Mike Marshall, Board Member
Jeff Brune, Board Member
Justin Davidson, Board Member
Joe Uzoaru, Board Member
Staff Present:
Katrina Amos, Airport Manager
Audrey Lorch, Airport Support Spec.
Others Present: Nathan English, Southeast Missourian, Maurie Crooks, Job Shadow Student, Sikeston
Absent: Dr. Quantella Noto
Call to Order/Approval of Minutes — Mr. Knote called the meeting to order at 11:30 am. Mr. Wasson
motioned and Ms. Cleair seconded a motion to approve the February 2023 minutes. All were in favor
and the motion passed with a unanimous vote.
Appearances — NA
Old Business -
A. Airport Activity Report — Ms. Amos presented February Airport Usage Reports. Contour
had a good month, up by 5% compared to last year's enplanements. Volaire Aviation,
CGI's airline consulting team, has access to future reservation data which shows ticket
sales trending up for April and May. Contour has done very well with streamlining flights
with any issues, CGI has started giving "Swag Bags" for late flights due to mechanical
issues to give to customers who are waiting, the bags have been well received.
Ms. Amos is still working with Matt Chaifetz, CEO of Contour about potentially looking at
other destination options as well. Ms. Amos stated additional discussion will be had once
the U.S. Department of Transportation awards service to other Essential Air Service
airports currently up for re -selection.
Cape Aviation Report — Ms. Amos informed the Board that Jet A - Fuel appears lower
due to Contour having a fuel on demand fee in lieu of purchasing fuel. Self -serve was up
455%, vs last year, 35 people used self -serve vs 9 for last year. US Aviation has also
increased by 174% compared to last year. More discussion on this topic.
C. Airport Projects Update —
• New Terminal Building — Ms. Amos — informed the board, KCI Construction is here
now finalizing topography and other survey work for the new terminal area; they
have started stationing their equipment and office area. The groundbreaking will be
at 10:OOam, April 11, 2023.
• Design Charrette — After the groundbreaking ceremony, CGI will begin the monthly
board meeting to discuss the Design Charrette, this will take several hours to go
over the feedback from the Board Members.
• Taxiway Bravo — Ms. Amos reports the Taxiway Bravo is coming along, Emery Sapp
and Sons were here yesterday finishing up some of punch items; weather has been
a factor in getting things completed. It is looking like the first part of April for
completion.
• T -Hangars — Ms. Amos announced the T -Hangers went out to bid on February 28th;
a pre -proposal meeting was held last week and well attended. To ensure use of
CARES Act funds prior to the deadline, the City has worked with the FAA to use
remaining CARES funding on the terminal. This will shift Capital Improvement Sales
Tax funding to the t -hangar project, giving more flexibility for project completion
deadline. The budget is 2.9 million for 26 new Hangars. More discussion on this
topic.
III. New Business
I. New Member Selection — At this time, the Board has two Members to for re -appointment,
Beverly Cleair (Vice Chair) and Shawn Wasson and one member to replace, Jeff Brune; the Board
has gone over the new applications and will have a decision in the April meeting. Ms. Amos will
reach out to the new candidates.
II. Non -Agenda Items -Ms. Amos informed the Board, The SEMO Basketball Charter flight in March
went very well; 96 passengers were on the flight. This charter will count towards our annual
enplanement count.
VI. Adjournment—There being no other business, Mr. Brune moved to adjourn the meeting, Mr.
Mr. Uzoaru, second the motion. All were in favor. The meeting adjourned at 12:04pm.
Minutes prepared by:
Audrey Lorch, Airport Support Specialist