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Cape Girardeau Regional Airport Advisory Board Meeting - Minutes
April 14, 2026
The Cape Girardeau Regional Airport Advisory Board held its regular meeting on April 14, 2026, at 11:30
am in the airport conference room.
Board Members Present: Staff Present:
Keith Boeller, Chair JoJo Stuart, Airport Manager
Bev Cleair, Vice Chair Audrey Lorch, Airport Support Spec.
Kent Ward, Board Member (Out) Mark Bliss, City Council Liaison
John Russell, Board Member
Shawn Wasson, Board Member
Bruce Loy, Board Member
Nancy Kopp, Board Member
Mark Mehner, Board Member (Out)
Matthew Gadberry, Board Member
Appearances – Mitchell Kester
Absent: NA
Call to Order/Approval of Minutes—Mr. Boeller called the meeting to order at 11:30 am. Mr. Russell
moved to approve the March 2026 minutes. Mr. Wasson seconded, and all were in favor. The motion
passed unanimously.
Old Business -
Airport Activity Report—Mr. Stuart reported that CGI’s enplanements continue to
increase, Chicago and Dallas load factors are high, and fuel prices are definitely an issue at
this time. More discussion on the subject.
Cape Aviation Report – Mr. Stuart noted that Cape Aviation's fuel sales continue to
increase. Military fuel purchases are down at this time due to overseas issues affecting
fuel prices. Contour fueling is performing well. Overall, sales are up 24% year to date.
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Fund – Mr. Stuart asked Mr. Boeller to research
the fund. Mr. Boeller spoke with the fund manager and learned how to use the funds for
the Airport and related projects. Mr. Boeller asked to invite the fund manager to next
month's meeting to attend.
The board recommended that Mr. Boeller handle the information regarding the fund.
Mr. Wasson first, Ms. Kopp second. All were in favor.
TWY – EF - Rebid, spring 2027 - Mr. Stuart will officially put taxiway EF out to bid in the
spring, due to the summer being booked. The expected start date is next summer, 2027.
New Business
Potential hangar space - Mr. Stuart has begun discussions regarding the need for
additional hangar space for CGI. At this time, there are several options for using the
community hangar space once it becomes available.
Determine Vice Chair – Mr. Russell moved to nominate Kent Ward as Vice Chair. Bruce
Loy seconded the motion. All in favor.
Non-Agenda Items –
Fuel Farm – Mr. Stuart shared that the fuel farm passed inspection by Titan and the
Department of Defense. Discussions have begun with Titan regarding assistance for a
new fuel farm.
Closed Session – Selection of a new Board Member – Motion to adjourn. Ms. Kopp
moved first; Ms. Clear second; all were in favor.
I. Motion to recommend that Justin Davidson be appointed as a board member,
effective May 12, 2026. All were in favor.
II. The Board approved the reappointment of Mr. Keith Boeller and Mr. Shawn
Wasson for a second term, effective May 12, 2026.
Adjournment - There being no other business, Mr. Gadberry moved to adjourn the
meeting, first, Mr. Loy second. All were in favor. The meeting adjourned at 12:45 pm.
Minutes prepared by:
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Audrey Lorch, Airport Support Specialist