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Cape Girardeau Regional Airport Advisory Board Meeting - Minutes
August 13, 2024
The Cape Girardeau Regional Airport Advisory Board held their monthly meeting on August 13, 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
Keith Boeller, Board Member
Justin Davidson, Board Member
Others Present – Nathan Gladden, Southeast Missourian
Absent: Mark Mehner, Board Member
Call to Order/Approval of Minutes – Mr. Knote called the meeting to order at 11:35 am. Mr. Knote
Approved the June and July 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 July activity report. Contour had a 4%
increase for the month, with a 20% increase YTD including charter flights. Minimal
outbound delays under one hour. Enplanements are at 11% increase YDT.
o Contour will be promoting a fair sale for the fall travel, “Last Call for Nashville”, and
welcome to Chicago. Ms. Amos met with the Southeast Missourian to work on
Promotional content, promotional content was also on display at the Sikeston
Rodeo in August.
o Per Ms. Amos, a phone conversation with Matt Chaifetz, Contour CEO, he provided
information that, CGI is currently topping the advanced bookings for Nashville at
83% and up 200% for Chicago.
Cape Aviation Report – Ms. Amos presented the fuel reports for July, sales have
increased 33%. With an accrual of $8200.00, in facility fees, since its implementation in
July 2024.
CGI will be hosting two SEMO Football charter flights in August and October; the Military
may be calling for another overseas charter for returning troops possibly in December.
Airport Projects Update -
New Terminal Building – Ms. Amos reported the project is close to completion,
move in date August 21-22, remains on track. August 20, the teams from the Airline,
TSA and Sub-Contractor Leidos, will be responsible for moving the equipment
overnight. The morning flight on the 22nd at 7:00am will depart from the new
terminal.
A soft opening August 22, for the inaugural flight passengers will be offered
refreshments and giveaways.
Grand opening on October 1. Discussed, Mr. Knote moved, Bruce Loy first, and Keith
Boeller second, all in favor.
T-Hangars – Ms. Amos stated progress continues to go well, construction continues
on track for completion the second week of December. CGI will send letters this
month for tenants interested in moving to secure a space and put down a deposit.
Taxiway D Project Update – Ms. Amos reported, Senator Smith’s office called to let
her know the AIP and Bill Funding that had been applied for is approved. This will be
on the first Council meeting, in September along with the contract and consultant
agreement with CMT. This project should begin in spring of 2025.
II. New Business – NA
Non-Agenda Items – Ms. Amos presented to the Noon Optimist this month, there are
several tours scheduled, such as the University, Chamber of Commerce, Old Town Cape
and City Council.
2024 Airport Goals and Potential Opportunities – Ms. Amos provided a recap to the
Board of 2024 project priority’s, she also discussed potential opportunities to consider,
including:
Develop Strategy to renovate/reconstruct FBO
Support Veterans Honor Flight
Explore development opportunities in the NW quadrant – SEMO RDEI
Explore grant for Apron rehabilitation
III. Adjournment – There being no other business, Mr. Knote moved to adjourn the meeting, Mr.
Wasson, first, Mrs. Cleair, second. All were in favor. The meeting adjourned at 12:15pm.
Minutes prepared by:
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Audrey Lorch, Airport Support Specialist