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Cape Girardeau Regional Airport Advisory Board Meeting - Minutes
April 8, 2025
The Cape Girardeau Regional Airport Advisory Board held its monthly meeting on April 8, 2025, at 11:30
am at the Airport Terminal Conference Room.
Board Members Present:
Keith Boeller, Chair
Bev Cleair, Vice Chair
Kent Ward, Board Member (via phone)
Justin Davidson, Board Member (via phone)
Shawn Wasson, Board Member
Bruce Loy, Board Member
Nancy Kopp, Board Member
Mark Mehner, Board Member (via phone)
Appearances — NA
Absent: NA
Staff Present:
JoJo Stuart, Airport Manager
Audrey Lorch, Airport Support Spec.
Mark Bliss, City Council Liaison
Call to Order/Approval of Minutes—Mr. Boeller called the meeting to order at 11:30 a.m. Ms. Cleair
approved the March 2025 minutes. Mr. Wasson seconded. All were in favor, and the motion passed
with a unanimous vote.
Old Business -
Airport Activity Report—Mr. Stuart presented the March activity report. Considering the
weather in the area, enplanements have increased for the month and year to date.
Contour has started its spring fare prices, which have been posted on social media sites
and advertised elsewhere.
Cape Aviation Report – Mr. Stuart provided the fuel reports for March 2025, Jet A fuel
sales are up 53%, YTD up 29%. Across the board, Cape Aviation numbers have increased.
Cape Aviation has acquired a second low -lead fuel truck.
Airport Projects Update -
• Mr. Stuart reports Airport Terminal punch list items are near completion, at this
time the HAVAC compressor will be in next week, there is some water leakage from
wind-blown rain, and there has been ponding in the front of the terminal, these
items are close to completion as well.
II. Veteran's Sendoff Flight — Mr. Stuart reported that the Veteran's Sendoff Flight was very
successful; the community participation was over and beyond! The weekend was a highlight for
the thirty Veteran's and their caretakers.
111. New Business —
• EAS Proposal & Process — Mr. Stuart stated DOT, (Department of Transportation)
has started the process for bids, all bids will be submitted by May 1, 2025, CGI, The
Airport Board and Cape Girardeau City Council, will have thirty days to determine
the best EAS (Essential Air Service) for the community.
• Board Member Recommendation —The current Board Members have reviewed
applications of interested potential board members for recommendation.
• Old Hangar Demolition — Mr. Stuart reported final bids for demolition are in today,
the ground lease will be finalized after the City Council approves it, then
construction will begin on a new hangar in its place.
IV. Non—Agenda Items — Motion to close session by Mr. Loy first, Ms. Kopp second, all in favor.
Motion to open session, Mr. Wasson, first, Ms. Clear, second, to recommend renewing Kent
Ward's term, all in favor.
Motion to recommend Dr. John Russell MD, Mr. Loy, first, Ms. Kopp, second, all in favor.
I. Adjournment
There being no other business, Mr. Boeller moved to adjourn the meeting, Mr. Knote
first, Ms. Cleair, second. All were in favor. The meeting adjourned at 12:15pm.
Minutes prepared by:
Audrey Lorch, Airport Support Specialist