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Cape Girardeau Regional Airport Advisory Board Meeting – Minutes
SEPTEMBER 8, 2026
The Cape Girardeau Regional Airport Advisory Board held its regular meeting on September 8, 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 (via phone)
Nancy Kopp, Board Member
Mark Mehner, Board Member
Matthew Gadberry, Board Member
Appearances – NA
Absent: NA
Call to Order/Approval of Minutes—Mr. Boeller called the meeting to order at 11:30 am. Ms. Kopp
moved to approve the August 2026 minutes. Mr. Mehner seconded, and the motion passed
unanimously.
Old Business -
Airport Activity Report—Mr. Stuart reported that August enplanements dipped slightly as
seasonal leisure travel dropped. The Orlando/Sanford announcement goes out on
September 9. The seasonal Pensacola destination was very successful. More discussion
on this topic.
Cape Aviation Report – Mr. Stuart shared that Cape Aviation fuel sales have remained
high. Jet A was at 31% for the month, and Low Lead was down slightly for the month.
Jet Bridge Grant – The consulting team is Burns and McDonnell; they will do a site visit
here today, September 8. Bids will be out by 10/30/2026. More discussion on this topic.
Fuel Farm Negotiations – Mr. Stuart reported last month that Titan Fuel has submitted its
proposal for a new fuel farm. The City finance department has not provided any updates.
They are currently seeking better financing options.
Request for Proposal (RFP) Remote Tower – The remote tower has been submitted to the
FAA; at this time, Mr. Stuart has not yet received a response.
Foam Cart – Mr. Stuart is waiting for the cart's delivery. The required paperwork has been
completed.
New Business –
Land Acquisition - Mr. Stuart reported that there has been no word yet from the
landowners on the one-hundred-acre plot.
Jet A-4 – Mr. Stuart is still working with the Pilots Club on the rehab project.
Adjournment - With no other business, Mr. Gadberry moved to adjourn the meeting.
Mr. Ward seconded. All were in favor. The meeting adjourned at 12:35 pm.
Minutes prepared by:
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Audrey Lorch, Airport Support Specialist