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Cape Girardeau Regional Airport Advisory Board Meeting - Minutes
July 23, 2024
The Cape Girardeau Regional Airport Advisory Board held their monthly meeting on July 23, 2024 at
11:30 am at The Pilot House Restaurant.
Board Members Present: Staff Present:
Richard Knote, Chair Katrina Amos, Airport Manager
Bruce Loy, Board Member Audrey Lorch, Airport Support Specialist
Nancy Kopp, Board Member Mark Bliss, City Council Liaison
Mark Mehner, Board Member
Keith Boeller, Board Member
Others Present - NA
Absent: Beverly Cleair, Vice Chair, Shawn Wasson, Board Member, Justin Davidson, Board Memeber
Call to Order/Approval of Minutes Mr. Knote called the meeting to order at 11:35 am. Mr. Knote
Approved the June 2024 minutes. All were in favor and the motion passed with a unanimous vote.
Appearances N/A
I. Old Business -
Airport Activity Report Ms. Amos provided the June activity report. Contour had a 31%
increase for the month. July enplanements are trending higher than last year, with a 15%
increase YTD.
o US Department of Transportation is reviewing request order to move service to
Chicago; an official decision should be announced by August 1. Contour will be
promoting a fair sale for the fall travel.
o CGI will be operating two additional charter flights through Allegiant for Southeast
Missouris, football team, in August and October gaining over 300 passengers.
Cape Aviation Report Ms. Amos presented the fuel reports for June fuel sales have
decreased 6%, attributed to a slight reduction in Military traffic from 2023.
As of June 1, CGI has implemented both Crop Duster and General Aviation facility fees; if
General Aviation, pilots purchase fuel; the fees will be waived. This will not affect CGI
tenants.
Airport Projects Update -
New Terminal Building Ms. Amos reported the project is progressing, however
move in will be delayed due to parking lot and critical items needed for Airline and
TSA. The date to mobilize TSA equipment is August 20, operations will begin August
21. The Grand opening has not been scheduled at this time; October was discussed
for the date, due to Contours potential route change to Chicago.
T-Hangars Ms. Amos stated progress is moving well, all tenants have been
addressed and coordinated, and grading has begun.
Taxiway D Project Update Ms. Amos shared the project has been approved by the
FAA and contracts will be on the next Council Agenda.
II. New Business NA
A. Non-Agenda Items New Advisory Board recommendation to be announced at next
meeting.
III. Adjournment There being no other business, Mr. Knote moved to adjourn the meeting, and all
were in favor. The meeting adjourned at 12:15pm.
Minutes prepared by:
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Audrey Lorch, Airport Support Specialist