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Cape Girardeau Regional Airport Advisory Board Meeting - Minutes
May 12, 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
Kent Ward, Vice Chair Audrey Lorch, Airport Support Spec.
Justin Davidson, Board Member (via phone) 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 (via phone)
Matthew Gadberry, Board Member
Appearances – Judy Cantoni, Foundation of the Ozarks; Rep. James Hobbs (Leadership Cape)
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 April 2026 minutes. Mr. Ward seconded, and all were in favor. The motion passed
unanimously.
Old Business -
Airport Activity Report—Mr. Stuart reviewed the enplanement numbers, which continue
to increase. Chicago and Dallas load factors remain high, given current fuel prices. Mr.
Stuart also reported that Contour would begin charging baggage fees. All airlines are
trending toward fees. More discussion on the subject.
Cape Aviation Report – Mr. Stuart reported that Cape Aviation's fuel sales continue to
increase, up 18% YTD overall. Military fuel sales have increased considerably. Contour
fueling is performing well. Overall, gallon sales are up 22%.
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Fund – Ms. Cantoni reviewed the fund information
with the board members and addressed their questions and inquiries
TWY – EF - Rebid, Pre-bid meeting - Mr. Stuart has a conference call on April 20 with
CMT on the project. The expected start date is next summer, 2027.
New Business
Welcome, Justin Davidson – CGI would like to thank Mr. Davidson for his continued
support and expertise during his tenure on the Airport Board.
Business View & Aviation Magazine - Mr. Stuart shared that the magazine reached out
to him about a 12- to 13-page spread on CGI, US Aviation, and other entities on campus.
The magazine reached out several years ago with an article in which CGI participated.
Non-Agenda Items –
Pensacola, Florida Inaugural Flight – Mr. Stuart remarked that the first Pensacola flight
out of CGI was successful, with many community members and both the Cape and
Jackson chambers involved.
Mini Cube – 40kW & 65kW Electric Aircraft Charging Units will be provided to CGI and
hosted here at no charge by Beta Technologies.
Second ARFF Truck – Mr. Stuart reported that CGI would receive a 2003 E-One HPR
1500 ARFF truck from Company Two LLC, South Carolina. The truck will be delivered in
July 2026.
Adjournment - There being no other business, Ms. Kopp moved to adjourn the meeting,
first, Mr. Wasson second. All were in favor. The meeting adjourned at 12:30 pm.
Minutes prepared by:
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Audrey Lorch, Airport Support Specialist