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Cape Girardeau Regional Airport Advisory Board Meeting - Minutes
August 12, 2025
The Cape Girardeau Regional Airport Advisory Board held its monthly meeting on August 12, 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
John Russell, Board Member
Shawn Wasson, Board Member
Bruce Loy, Board Member
Nancy Kopp, Board Member
Mark Mehner, Board Member
Matthew Gadberry, Board Member
Appearances — Nathan Gladden, Southeast Missourian
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 11:35 a.m. Mr. Russell
approved the July 2025 minutes. Mr. Ward seconded. All were in favor, and the motion passed
unanimously.
Old Business -
Airport Activity Report—Mr. Stuart presented the July 2025 activity report. Mr. Stuart
noted that CGI enplanements have been strong on morning flights; overall, enplanements
have increased. Contour bookings will continue through November 30.
There will be two SEMO Football charter flights this year as well.
Cape Aviation Report — Mr. Stuart provided the fuel reports for July 2025. July fuel sales
increased over 17% YTD. Military fuel sales are down slightly, but overall sales are
trending upward in all areas.
Airport Projects Update -
• Terminal Final Completion — Mr. Stuart mentioned that a few remaining items are
still being worked on to complete the terminal. The rain leakage has been
successfully fixed. Additionally, the door locks now feature a reliable battery backup
to ensure continued operation until the system is connected to the generator.
• Taxiway Delta Project — Mr. Stuart noted that the first concrete pour was last week;
currently, the contractors are beginning phase two of the project. There will two
runway closures to complete the work during the evenings.
• Private Hangar Progress - Mr. Stuart reported that the base of the hangar is down,
and construction will start soon. More discussion on the topic.
• EAS Update - Called to order by Mr. Boeller, a closed session to deliberate Essential
Air Service (EAS) options. Mr. Loy moved first, Mr. Mehner, second.
11. New Business — NA
III. Non—Agenda Items— Cape Copters will behaving a World Helicopter Day on August 16.
I. Adjournment -
There being no other business, Mr. Boeller moved to adjourn the meeting, Mr. Mehner
first, Mr. Ward, second. All were in favor. The meeting adjourned at 12:37 pm.
Minutes prepared by:
Audrey Lorch, Airport Support Specialist