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Cape Girardeau Regional Airport Advisory Board Meeting – Minutes
JULY 14, 2026
The Cape Girardeau Regional Airport Advisory Board held its regular meeting on July 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 (via phone) 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 (via phone)
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. Mr. Mehner
moved to approve the May 2026 minutes. Mr. Loy seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.
Old Business -
Airport Activity Report—Mr. Stuart reported that enplanements continue to increase
across all three destinations. Dallas Fort Worth at 78% load factor, Chicago O’Hare at 71%,
and Pensacola at 65%. Mr. Stuart has been speaking to Contour about a possible winter
destination. At this time, no decision has been made.
Cape Aviation Report – Mr. Stuart shared that Cape Aviation's fuel sales continue to
increase, up 10% for the month and 18% YTD overall. Military fuel sales are lower for the
month, but we have had more jet traffic.
Jet Bridge Grant – The grant is progressing at this time. Mr. Stuart, along with one
member of the Board and others, will go through the selection process to choose the
consultants who will take on the project. The bid offer is expected by October 20, 2026.
Fuel Farm Negotiations – Mr. Stuart reported that the Fuel Farm project is progressing.
Titan Fuel has agreed to provide CGI with a $750,000.00 loan at a fixed 7% rate for ten
years. Mr. Stuart also decided to increase fuel prices after researching Cape Aviation's
pricing. Compared with other FBOs, our prices were almost $2.00 lower than other
Regional Airports.
Request for Proposal (RFP) Remote Tower – The remote tower has been submitted to the
FAA; Mr. Stuart has not yet heard back. CGI obtained support letters from Senator Schmitt
and Congressman Smith. Mr. Stuart has also requested funds from MODOT.
Business View & Aviation Magazine – Mr. Stuart has been interviewed by the Chief
Editor, and photos have been sent for the article. The publication date has not yet been
set.
New Business
Foam Cart – Mr. Stuart reported that CGI would switch to a specialized "no-foam"
technology to prevent environmental discharge during apparatus checks. Traditional
foam containing PFAS ("forever chemicals") is being phased out due to health and
contamination risks. This will be funded entirely by the FAA.
Runway Safety Action Team (RSAT) – Mr. Stuart and CGI’s Tower Chief will hold the
annual meeting with our team and tenants to discuss runway and taxiway safety this
week.
1. NON-Agenda Items - Dream Factory
The Dream Factory reached out to CGI for round-trip tickets to Chicago, Aug. 28–
Aug. 30. Two young ladies and their chaperones will fly to the Windy City to fulfill a
wish they have long wanted to make. They will spend the weekend attending a
concert, touring the city, and shopping.
Adjournment - With no other business, Mr. Gadberry moved to adjourn the meeting.
Mr. Russell seconded. All were in favor. The meeting adjourned at 12:30 pm.
Minutes prepared by:
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Audrey Lorch, Airport Support Specialist