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Cape Girardeau Regional Airport Advisory Board Meeting - Minutes
June 14, 2022
The Cape Girardeau Regional Airport Advisory Board held their regular meeting on June 14, 2022 at
11:30 am at Cape Aviation Conference Room.
Board Members Present:
Richard Knote, Chair
Beverly Cleair, Vice Chair
Shawn Wasson, Board Member
Justin Davidson, Board Member
Mark Mehner, Board Member
Mike Marshall, Board Member
Joe Uzoaru, Board Member
Jeff Brune, Board Member
Staff Present:
Katrina Amos, Airport Manager
Audrey Lorch, Airport Support Spec.
Mark Bliss, City Council Liaison
Others Present: Nathan English, Southeast Missourian, Cape Pilot Club Members
Absent: Dr. Quantella Noto, Board Member
Call to Order/Approval of Minutes - The meeting was called to order at 11:30 am by Mr. Knote.
There were no minutes to approve.
11. Appearances — NA
III. Old Business -
A. Airport Activity Report — Ms. Amos presented the May 2022 Airport Usage Reports, at
the June 2, 2022 meeting.
• Airline Update — Ms. Amos informed the Board the City Manager sent a letter to
the SkyWest Corporate office, requesting an official offer be submitted by 12pm
on June 17, 2022. Ms. Amos noted she continued to correspond with Contour to
keep them informed of the latest developments. Contour offered to be present
for the June 201h City Council meeting, if necessary.
The Cape Girardeau Pilot's Club was in attendance and asked to speak regarding
the airline situation. Mr. Steve Nesler, Mr. Mitchell Kester, and Ms. Christina
Ragain, all spoke in favor of the Board's June 2, 2022 decision to recommend City
Council make a recommendation to select Contour Airlines for a 3 -year term to
U.S. DOT, citing a variety of reasons. Other members in attendance also spoke
out in favor of the recommendation. Ms. Amos reported she had received
numerous phone calls and emails in support of the service since the June 6th City
Council meeting.
Mr. Knote requested the Board have a special meeting on June 17th to review
SkyWest's final offer.
Cape Aviation Report — Ms. Amos discussed the May 2022, Cape Aviation Reports at the
June 2, 2022 meeting.
A. Airport Projects Update —
• New Terminal Building — Ms. Amos reported the mandatory proposal is due on June
30, 2022.
IV. New Business —
V. Non -Agenda:
VI. Adjournment—There being no other business, Mr. Brune moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr.
Davidson seconded the motion. All were in favor. The meeting adjourned at 12:10pm.
Minutes prepared by:
Audrey Lorch, Airport Support Specialist