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Cape Girardeau Regional Airport Advisory Board Meeting - Minutes
September 10, 2024
The Cape Girardeau Regional Airport Advisory Board held their monthly meeting on September 10, 2024
at 11:30 am at The Airport Terminal Conference Room.
Board Members Present: Staff Present:
Richard Knote, Chair JoJo Stuart, Airport Manager
Nancy Kopp, Board Member Audrey Lorch, Airport Support Spec.
Keith Boeller, Board Member Mark Bliss, City Council Liaison
Bev Cleair, Vice Chair
Justin Davidson, Board Member, Via Phone
Shawn Wasson, Board Member
Mark Mehner, Board Member
Others Present – Alex Barton, KRCU
Absent: Bruce Loy, Board Member
Call to Order/Approval of Minutes – Mr. Knote called the meeting to order at 11:31 am. Mr. Knote
Approved the August 2024 minutes. Mr. Mehner approved and Mr. Boeller second, All were in favor and
the motion passed with a unanimous vote.
Introduction of new Airport Manager - Ms. Amos, welcomed Mr. JoJo Stuart as the new CGI Airport
Manager, starting, August 26, 2024. Mr. Stuart has been with the Cape Fire Department, 16 years and
the Captain for the last five years. Mr. Stuart also has a background in Aviation Management.
I. Old Business -
Airport Activity Report – Ms. Amos provided the September activity report. Contour had a
15% increase for the month, with a 7% increase YTD including charter flights. Minimal
outbound delays.
o At this time, CGI and Contour will be promoting a fair sale for new fall travel to
Chicago, IL O’Hare October 1.
o Per Ms. Amos, CGI did have another charter flight for SEMO Football, with an
enplanement of 118 passengers supported.
Cape Aviation Report – Ms. Amos presented the fuel reports for September, sales have
increased 3% for the month, with a 30.6% year over year. The FBO accrued $5900 for the
month in additional fees, such as Crop Duster fees, Facility, and Ramp fees.
Airport Projects Update -
New Terminal Building – Ms. Amos reported CGI has completed the move. Any
delays in the project have been due to parking lot and critical items needed for
airline and TSA. At this time, CGI is fully functional. There are a few “Punch Line
Items” to take follow up with.
o Grand opening will be on Tuesday October 1. At 10:00am and is on
schedule, invitations have been sent.
T-Hangars – Ms. Amos stated, construction continues on track for completion on or
about December 19. CGI has sent letters to various tenants interested who are on
the “wait list” as well as tenants who are in the larger hangars waiting for a T-
Hangar. CGI will be asking for a deposit of $225.00.
Taxiway D Project Update – Ms. Amos reported the project is progressing; Emery
Sapp and Sons INC. has been selected as the general contractor for the project.
Taxiway D is considered a “C-2” taxiway, this means the width will be reduced to 35
feet, and this will be able to handle aircraft wheelbase equal to or greater than 18
meters. In fall of 2025, there will be reconfigurations of taxiway E and F.
II. New Business –
New Member Selection – The Board Members recommended Kent Ward of Cape Girardeau, to
appoint as the newest Board Member, Motion to approve, Shawn Wasson, first, and Bev Cleair,
second, all were in favor. City Council approved the decision on Monday, October 9.
Non-Agenda Items – Ms. Amos reported CGI, has conducted an Unmanned Aircraft
System, (UAS) table top discussion with Home Land Security, and this was to refresh any
unauthorized drone usage in CGI’s air space.
Annual Live ARRF Exercise – September 16, 17, and 18 conducted here at CGI.
Annual October/November Table Top Exercise - date to be determined.
III. Adjournment – There being no other business, Mr. Knote moved to adjourn the meeting, Mr.
Boeller, first, Mr. Mehner, second. All were in favor. The meeting adjourned at 12:05pm.
Minutes prepared by:
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Audrey Lorch, Airport Support Specialist