HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.01-10-2017AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES
December 13, 2016
Southeast Missouri State River Campus
Glenn Convocation Center
Members Present: Justin Albright, Craig Bohnsack, Robin Cole, Robert Cork, Ryan Dewrock,
Mark Seesing, Mark Welker
Others Present: Bruce Loy, Airport Manager; Katrina Amos, Deputy Airport Manager;
Derrick Irwin, Flight Line Supervisor; Hannah Seesing, Administrative Clerk
I. Minutes of Previous Meeting:
The meeting was called to order at 6:15 pm. Mr. Bohnsack moved and Mr. Welker seconded
the motion to approve the minutes from the November 8, 2016 meeting. The motion was
approved with a unanimous vote.
II. Appearances:
A. Molly Hood, Deputy City Manager
III. Old Business:
A. Airport Activity Report — Mr. Loy addressed the airport activity report for November
2016. He stated that the November numbers looked great with the exception of the
airline enplanements. This was in part due to cancellations from weather and mechanical
issues. He expressed that all traffic numbers were up 4% from last year, with instrument
traffic up 6%. Fuel sales up 14% for the month and up 17% year to date. Jet A sales,
however, were down 1,500 gallons which Mr. Irwin expressed was not a big concern due
to fluctuations in traffic. The Board was happy that the year was ending on a good note.
Mr. Cork presented a brief overview of the meeting held by Cape Air discussing the
ongoing relationship between the Cape Girardeau Airport and Cape Air Airlines. The
representatives from Cape Air included Mr. Dan Wolf, Founder and CEO; Mr. Andrew
Bonney, Sr. Vice President of Planning; and Mr. Matt Reinhardt, Regional Director of
Midwest and Montana. Mr. Cork expressed that the Board's main concerns were based
on scheduling issues, i.e. cancellations. The meeting also touched on the possibility of
moving the service from St. Louis to another hub airport such as Chicago or Atlanta that
would better suit the needs of the customers using the service. Cape Air personnel were
very receptive to all the needs and concerns presented to them by the Board and airport
staff. They expressed great interest improving their services and moving forward with
the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport.
B. Cape Aviation Activity Report — Mr. Irwin presented the Cape Aviation usage report
for November 2016. Mr. Irwin informed the board that the month of November saw an
increase in jet traffic from both Menards and Military traffic. Mr. Irwin stated that he had
already gone through two loads of jet fuel since the start of December which is not very
common for this time of year.
When asked about the forklift and any increase in freight operations, Mr. Irwin informed
the Board that he had reached out to different companies to let them know Cape Aviation
was now able to offer freight services. Mr. Loy added that he would personally reach out
to these companies as well in hopes to increase the freight services requested. Mr.
Bohnsack suggested waiting until after the holidays to reach out to avoid trying to reach
people who were on vacation.
Mr. Loy very briefly discussed that the fuel prices were being kept in the "green" and
were being monitored closely during the three (3) month trial to see whether this has any
effect on fuel sales.
IV. New Business:
A. 2016 Year in Review — Mr. Loy and Ms. Katrina Amos presented a year in review
presentation highlighting all of the activities at the airport including, operational changes,
special events, purchase of new equipment, and structural improvements made in 2016.
V. Airport Foundation:
A. Donations Update — Ms. Amos informed the board that the airport foundation continues
to receive donations and has reached $1,700 thus far. She also stated that both certificates
and letters of appreciation were being sent to the donors in response to all donations.
VI. Adjournment:
There being no other business, Mr. Bohnsack moved to adjourn the meeting and Mr.
Dewrock seconded the motion. All were in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 7:05pm
Minutes prepared by,
Hannah Seesing
Administrative Clerk