The Labor-Management Council of Greater Kansas City

LMC Board Reviews Events, Issues

LMC Board of Directors Summary of Minutes

April 19, 2012, 8 a.m. • Builders’ Association

Attending:  Terry Akins, Sam Alpert, James Daley, Jim Delaney, Allen Dillingham, Don Greenwell, Scott Hoisington, Dave Kendrick, Mike Kotubey, Bob Jacobi. 

•Thanks to Don Greenwell and the Builders’ Association for hosting.

•M/S/C to approve the Financial Report and Proposed Budget subject to audit.

•The Issues Committee will meet soon to look at local issues and plans to educate legislative candidates particularly in open seats.  The Construction Committee meeting of May 11 featuring KC Federal Reserve Bank President Esther George is also an opportunity to share perspectives on the state of development financing and the overall economy.

•The Awards Dinner was successful with the highest attendance and revenue.  The Mid-Level Leadership Program will soon set 2012-13 dates and work will continue on the advanced Mid-Level.  Rockhurst will continue for now with its Interim Dean for the Helzberg School of Management.

•The LMC Golf Tournament will be July 23 at Oakwood Country Club; a title co-sponsorship is likely.  Work continues on the Advanced Mid-Level Leadership Program for implementation this year.  Board members are also asked to consider venues for the next Public Officials Reception for discussion at the July meeting.

•Upcoming events of interest include the Workers’ Memorial Day observance at the Builders’ Training Center, 10 a.m., April 27; a breakfast for Missouri legislators in Jefferson City sponsored by the Building Trades May 10; the Builders’ Scholarship Golf Tournament May 14 at Milburn Country Club; and the Mid-America Labor/Management Conference July 15-18 at the Lodge of the Four Seasons.

•M/S/C to table the proposal forwarded by the Construction Committee regarding Prevailing Wage Records Request Program.

•Mike Kotubey indicated he is willing to be elected to the Management Vice Co-Chair position; Duke Dujakovich has indicated he is willing to serve in one of the labor leadership positions; James Daley is willing to remain a Consultant after his retirement from Rockhurst. 

•The next meeting will be at 8 a.m. in July; the regular meeting day conflicts with the Mid-America Labor-Management Conference so alternate date(s) will be circulated to determine members’ availability.

•M/S/C to adjourn at 9:30 a.m.

 

LMC Board Prepares for Fall Ballots, 2012 Legislatures

LMC Board Meeting Summary of Minutes

July 21, 2011 • Rockhurst University • 8 a.m.

Attending:Sam Alpert, Jack Bainbridge, Scott Hoisington, Dave Kendrick, Mike Kotubey, Gary O’Bannon, Bob Jacobi.

•Thanks to James Daley and Rockhurst University for hosting.

•M/S/C to approve the proposed 2011-12 budget.

•Issues Discussion: The LMC should pursue development of a model that would better track the impact of economic incentives on infrastructure improvement and job creation.  As November ballot issues emerge, an email ballot or special meeting will likely take place to develop LMC positions.  The impact of proposed changes in accounting rules that would capitalize operating leases will be monitored; the proposed change would harm the office building rental market.  Jackson County has made TIF commission appointments which include former LMC co-chair Kevin Sexton.

•Next year’s Mid-America Labor/Management Conference will be July 15-18, which means the LMC golf tournament will need a different date than the third Monday in July for 2012.

•Potential Public Officials Reception sites include the Sporting KC stadium, Performing Arts Center, Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City Ballet, likely on Nov. 17.

•The next meeting will be at 8 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 20, location TBA. 

•M/S/C to adjourn at 9:30 a.m.

 

LMC Board Focuses on Public Issues

Summary of Minutes • LMC Board of Directors Meeting • April 21, 2011

 Attending:  Sam Alpert, Tim Bell, James Daley, Scott Hoisington, Kevin Istas, Dave Lovetere, Louie Wright, Bob Jacobi

•Thanks to James Daley and Rockhurst University for hosting.

•M/S/C to approve Financial Report subject to audit.

•M/S/C to approve Issues Committee recommendations to endorse Missouri HB 613 on solar energy incentives and to examine all issues on the LMC’s current agenda for relevance.  The Board also requests that the Issues Committee examine the issue of the “paycheck protection” legislation (SB 202, HB 466) in Missouri, consider expanding the position on the earnings tax to include extension of the sunset provision, discuss the impact of the initiative petition process and potential changes to it, consider issues where the LMC can be the prime mover to get legislation developed, develop a plan for more extensive education of public officials on key issues and consider more aggressively providing information to the public.  Rockhurst has a fund that could help with a public program on a key issue.

•The Awards Dinner was successful.  In addition to the Argosy potential venues for next year could include the Hollywood Casino, Sporting KC stadium, Performing Arts Center; those venues could also be considered for the Public Officials Reception.

•The LMC Golf Tournament will be July 18 at Oakwood Country Club.

•The next meeting will be at 8 a.m., Thursday, July 21 at Rockhurst University, same room as this meeting.

•M/S/C to adjourn at 9:30 a.m.

Also, LMC Consultant and Rockhurst Helzberg School of Management Dean James Daley announced the revised MBA program, which features enhanced professional development, lower tuition and more convenient class schedules beginning in June.

LMC Board Votes to Oppose "right-to-work"

LMC Board of Directors Summary of Minutes
Jan. 20, 2011 • Turner Construction Co.

Attending: Sam Alpert, Jack Bainbridge, Gerard Grimaldi, Scott Hoisington, Bob Jacobi

•Thanks to Scott Hoisington and Turner Construction Co., for hosting.

•M/S/C to accept the Financial Report subject to audit.  Note that in the background materials, Heavy Construction Laborers Local 663 needs to be added to the list of dues paid for 2010-11.

•M/S/C to accept Issues Committee recommendation to oppose Missouri SB 1, “right-to-work.”

•A calendar of the year’s events will be distributed soon.

•M/S/C to renominate officers and board members up for and eligible for reelection:  Dave Kendrick, Secretary; Don Greenwell, Treasurer; Donna Birks and John Phillips, Executive Committee; Gerard Grimaldi and Chuck Tarpley, Board.  Nominees for open seats will be developed and shared with the board for a final vote before the election at the Awards Dinner April 14.

•Due to the difficult weather board members will be given the chance to email back any dissenting opinions on the actions at this meeting

•The next meeting will be at 8 a.m., Thursday, April 21, 2011, Rockhurst University, Finucane Jesuit Center.

•M/S/C to adjourn at 9:30 a.m.

LMC Board Develops Issue Agenda, Sets Event Dates

LMC Board of Directors Summary of Minutes
Oct. 20, 2010 • Kansas City, Mo., City Hall, Human Resources

Attending: Terry Akins, Sam Alpert, Jack Bainbridge, Scott Hoisington, Kevin Istas, Dave Kendrick, Dave Lovetere, Robbiie Makinen, Gary O’Bannon, Bob Jacobi

•Thanks to Gary O’Bannon and the city of Kansas City, Mo., for hosting.

•M/S/C to accept the Financial Report subject to audit. Note: the left column on the Balance Sheet should be headed by Sept. 30, 2009, not Sept. 30, 2010.

•M/S/C to accept Issues Committee recommendations with the following amendments:  Move the benefits tax in federal health reform to a “watch” issue, and to add to the economic development position “Evaluation of projects supported by the Quality Jobs Act and other tax credit programs should include the impact of construction jobs created by the programs.”

•M/S/C to oppose the imposition of real estate transfer taxes in Missouri and therefore to endorse a “Yes” vote on Missouri Amendment 3 Nov. 2.

•The Mid-America Labor/Management Conference is accepting input for the 2011 conference, which will be July 5-9.  Contact Bob Jacobi with suggestions before Oct. 30.

•Rock Talk Sept. 17 was successful.  The 2010-11 Mid-Level class has 10 participants, nine from the city of Kansas City, Mo., and one from IBEW Local 124.  Work continues on an advanced program.

•The Public Officials Reception will be held Nov. 18, 5-7 p.m. at Arrowhead Stadium.  Electronic and print invitations are going out soon and sponsorships are sought.  All Missouri and Kansas freshman legislators will be invited as the Freshman Weekend in KC will be Nov. 19-21.  Up to five LMC board members may attend Nov. 19 and Nov. 20 evening events (first come, first served). Board members can contact Bob Jacobi if interested in attending.

•The 2011 Anniversary Celebration and Awards Dinner will be April 14 at Argosy Casino (pending reservation of the space).  A list of potential speakers was developed.

•M/S/C to elect Chuck Tarpley to the Board replacing Frank Jackson, who has retired.

•The next meeting will be at 8 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011, location TBA.

•M/S/C to adjourn at 9:30 a.m.

CIGNA Healthcare Joins LMC

The LMC welcomes CIGNA Healthcare to membership.  Jennifer Monahan is CIGNA's representative and we look forward to their involvement.  Contact information is below:

Cigna Healthcare
Jennifer Monahan, Client Manager Taft-Hartley and Federal Business Segment
7400 W 110th Street Suite 400
Overland Park, KS 66210
(913) 339-4725; jennifer.monahan@cigna.com; www.cigna.com

LMC Welcomes The Weitz Company

The LMC is pleased to welcome The Weitz Company to membership.  Weitz is a general contractor responsible for many outstanding area projects.  Weitz's contact information:

The Weitz Company

Greg Sikora, Vice President

1091 W 84th Terrace Suite 200 Lenexa, KS 66214

(913) 696-9970, fax 913-696-9973, greg.sikora@weitz.com, www.weitz.com

LMC Backs Jackson County Charter Changes

LMC Board of Directors Summary of Minutes
July 21, 2010 • J.E. Dunn Construction Co.

Attending: Sam Alpert, Don Greenwell, Gerard Grimaldi Kevin Istas, Dave Kendrick, Gary O’Bannon, Tom Whittaker, Bob Jacobi

•Thanks to Tom Whittaker and J.E. Dunn Construction Co. for hosting.

•M/S/C to accept the Financial Report subject to audit.

•M/S/C to approve the proposed 2010-11 budget.

•M/S/C to endorse the Jackson County Charter changes on the Aug. 3 ballot.

•Contributions are still being sought for an independent study of the effects of the Kansas City, Mo. earnings tax that likely will be considered by voters in November and possibly February.  The final funds are needed soon so the study can be conducted in time for the election.  The city of Kansas City, Mo., is funding one-half of the cost with the business and labor communities funding the balance.

•The Issues Committee will study whether to request a delay in implementation of the new planning and development code beyond Jan. 1, 2011, with the purpose of not discouraging any projects that would otherwise begin in the near future.

•The Mid-America Labor/Management Conference and the LMC Golf Tournament were both successful.

•The 2010-11 Mid-Level class begins recruiting soon.  Development work is underway on a promotional event in September and an advanced program.  Board input on both is being sought.

•The LMC will investigate a possible health care event in the fall, particularly focused on the changes that self-insured plans will face, and seek as speakers top leader(s) from HHS.

•The LMC is awaiting a response for using the renovated Arrowhead Stadium as a site for the next Public Officials Reception, in conjunction with recruiting the Kansas City Chiefs to membership.

•The LMC will begin developing an advanced level for graduates of the Mid-Level Leadership Program.

•M/S/C to request that the Construction Committee recommend a labor replacement for board member Frank Jackson, who has retired, at its next meeting.

•The next meeting will be at 8 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 20, location TBA.

•M/S/C to adjourn at 9:20 a.m.

American Fire Sprinkler Joins LMC

The LMC welcomes American Fire Sprinkler to membership.  The contact information:

James Lewis, Executive Vice President

American Fire Sprinkler

6750 W 47th Terrace Mission KS 66203

(813) 722-6900; fax 722-6969

James.lewis@americanfiresprinkler.com

O'Connor Builders' Chair

Rory O’Connor, past LMC Vice Co-Chair and Mid-Level Leadership graduate, has been named 2010 Chairman of the Board of The Builders’ Association. He has been a member of the Association’s Executive Board since 2006. He succeeds James O. Delaney, LMC Co-Chair and Vice President of Operations of Turner Construction Company, who remains an officer of the Association.

Mr. O’Connor is Vice President of Construction of OnGoal, LLC, owner of the Kansas City Wizards professional soccer team. The company’s projects include construction of a stadium for the Wizards in Wyandotte County and development of 500 acres at the old Bannister Mall site. He has an M.S. degree in Civil Engineering from Stanford University in Palo Alto, California.

Other officers include Jeff R. Riesberg, P.E. (Ceco Concrete Construction), Vice Chairman; James W. Carson (Carson-Mitchell, Inc.), Assistant Chairman; Jerry D. Daugherty (Reinhardt Construction Company), Assistant Chairman; and Phillip W. Thomas (A.L. Huber general contractor), Assistant Chairman.

Directors on The Builders’ Association board include Robin Sawyer (Skyline Construction Company, Inc.); J. Brett Gordon (LMC Member McCownGordon Construction, L.L.C.); Scott Kelly (LMC member Taylor Kelly); Gregory A. Dunn (Dun-Par Engineered Form Company); Daniel A. Euston (LMC member JE Dunn Construction Company); Arthur Tanner (Tinmaster, Inc.); Michael B. Long (The Bratton Corporation); Rosana Privitera Biondo (LMC Board Member and Mark One Electric Company, Inc.); and Keith E. Wallis, Jr. (Prestressed Casting Co.).

Don Greenwell, LMC Treasurer, is President of The Builders’ Association, which serves the commercial construction industry. The Association represents more than 1,000 general contractor, subcontractor and supplier members employing over 30,000 people. It has offices and plan rooms in Kansas City, Jefferson City, Columbia, and Springfield, as well as its Education and Training Center in North Kansas City. The Builders’ Association was established in 1887.