The Labor-Management Council of Greater Kansas City

Construction Committee Hears from Mayor Pro-Tem Parks-Shaw, County Legislators

Construction Industry Steering Team Summary of Minutes

 8 a.m., Thursday, June 12, 2025, Mark One Electric Co., Inc.

Attending: Manny Abarca, Sam Alpert, Dave Coleman, Joey Flickner, Kevin Gard, Steve Gercone, Chris Heegn, Dustin Himes, Todd Howerton, Jenna Johnson, Dominick Klobe, Chuck Martin, Kelly McClellen, DaRon McGee, Bo Moreno, Matt McNamara, Ralph Oropeza, Ryana Parks-Shaw, Tina Richard, Daniel Roach, Chris Stanton, Nate Zier, Bob Jacobi.

•Thanks to Rosana Privitera-Biondo and Mark One Electric Co., Inc. for hosting.

•Session #2 of the Construction Summit:  Efforts continue working with the Fair Contracting Alliance.  Efforts are also underway to promote Responsible Bidder Ordinances for local governments and school districts.

•Presentation by Ryan Parks-Shaw, Kansas City, Mo. Mayor Pro-Tem and City Councilwoman. Mayor Pro-Tem Parks-Shaw Noted the opportunity provided by Missouri’s passage of the stadium-incentive package yesterday.  She emphasized that the city needs more cranes in the air but that economic development projects must be viewed by who benefits—broad-based, inclusive and sustainable.  She recounted the city’s two recent bond projects generating more than a billion dollars for infrastructure including filling pot holes, the Barney Allis redevelopment and others, done with prevailing wage.  The city must build for the future such as the 18th & Vine parking garage and build the local workforce through a training pipeline.  More housing is also needed.  Developers say lack of workforce is a problem so an ordinance is being considered to establish a city workforce development program task force fro all industries, and input from contractors and apprenticeship programs is requested.  Mayor Pro-Tem Parks-Shaw is running for Mayor in 2027 but wants to start addressing these issues now.  The city’s workforce development program will focus on getting leaders together including schools, apprenticeship programs, employers and others in a collaborative process.  With the World Cup now just a year away when the spotlight will be on Kansas City it’s time for long-term, legacy projects that will write then ext chapter of the city’s history through continued partnership.  She agreed with committee members that local workers should be used on such projects and they should help develop the next generation’s workforce.  She agreed that participation in the trades’ apprenticeship programs changes lives, as her family’s union membership changed hers.  Programs such as Missouri Works Apprentice-Ready provide the opportunity.  An RBO ordinance with apprenticeship requirements would be a great way for city projects to help build the local workforce.

Mayor Pro-Tem Parks-Shaw also agreed with the committee on the importance of addressing mental health and the city is looking at incorporating that into its new jail planning.

•The Missouri legislature completed passage of the special-session bills to create a stadium incentive package, fund some key projects such as a KC mental health facility and provide substantial relief for St. Louis tornado victims.  The stadium package includes a prevailing wage requirement.

•Jackson County legislators Chairman DaRon McGee and Manny Abarca provided updates on county issues.   The county just agreed to a new budget, which will unfreeze many needed expenditures and projects.  Still to be determined is the allocation of $70 million in ARPA funds, which must be made soon.  The stadium bill also presents an opportunity; a county sales tax vote is not likely until next year and will separate the Chiefs and Royals projects with the Chiefs focusing on a $1 billion+ Arrowhead renovation and the Royals, unless they come under a KCMO program, decide on Clay County or look to Kansas, would be a new stadium.  The county passed an RBO ordinance and it remains in place; there is an opening for an additional enforcement officer.  The county will likely renew Strategic Workplace Solutions’ contract for another year for the jail project to address current prevailing wage issues and continue monitoring.

Other key county issues include safety practices for Parks and Recreation workers and projects particularly after the death of an employee driving a plow truck.  While the trades require OSHA 10 and 30 training for all workers, there is little or no safety training or requirements for county parks workers.  Contract negotiations between the county and SEIU are underway as well.  he legislators expressed appreciation for invitations to the NABTU Pipelines program, noting the inspiring stories that were shared and suggested more exposure for those programs.  The impact of property taxes is also key; state legislation could help and the county may pursue a vote for an elected assessor as all other counties in the state have.  Committee members noted the impact of business personal property taxes increases, which have seen huge assessment increases.  The legislators welcome committee members to attend legislative meetings, 3 p.m. each Monday, or to watch them online.

•NICE will hold its annual fundraising luncheon Oct. 23.  NICE is moving on several fronts, including an advisory meeting with apprenticeship directors that will be annual, increasing the math for the skilled trades workshops for teachers, finding ways to help the apprenticeship programs relationships with schools and forms for job shadowing among other efforts.  Committee members noted that schools aren’t expected to produce skilled craftspeople but to produce graduates ready to e successful in apprenticeship programs with solid math, reading nd communication skills.  The importance of consistent attendance is also key—which is an issue for many younger workers who value work-life balance versus maximizing their income.  Councilwoman Parks-Shaw said she would focus on the city’s efforts helping fill gaps, such as math literacy, in the workforce development pipeline.  Committee members also expressed disappointment with the decision to close Jobs Corps centers, such as in Excelsior Springs, which provided opportunities for folks and workers for their apprenticeship programs and companies.

It was noted that the NABTU promotion of apprenticeship program often cites it a a better alternative than college, while actually the two paths are not mutually exclusive and the apprenticeship programs can be a path to college for this interested as well.

•Heartland Women in Trades now has details available for its fundraising kickball tournament Oct. 11 on its website or contact Jenna Johnson for information.  Note the date has been updated from Oct. 4 to Oct. 11.

•Upcoming Events:

*Working Families Friend Golf Tournament June 13, Ironhorse Golf Club, 8 a.m.

*Registered Youth Apprenticeship 101 Training, June 17, 9 a.m.-noon, Union Station 4th Floor

*DBIA-MAR Shrimp Boil, June 25, Lenexa Public Market 4-6 p.m.

*USDOL Davis-Bacon Seminar, June 25-26, online

*Mid-America Labor/Management Conference July 6-9, 2025, Camden on the Lake

*LMC Craig Whitaker Memorial Golf Tournament July 22, Eagles Landing Golf Club

*LMC Board Meeting, July 24, 1 p.m., McCownGordon Construction

*CREWKC Quarterly Luncheon Aug. 27, 11:30 a.m., Grand Street Cafe

*DBIA Certification Workshop, Sept. 10-12; 1st 10 registrants get $500 scholarships

*LMC Sporting Clay Shoot Sept. 11, Saddle & Sirloin

*LMC Mid-Level Leadership Program begins Sept. 17, Rockhurst University

*USDOL Davis-Bacon Seminar, Sept. 24-25, online

*Heartland Women in Trades Kickball Tournament, Oct. 11

*MCA Golf Tournament Oct. 13, Nicklaus Golf Club at Lionsgate

*LMC/BOMA KC Public Officials Reception Oct. 16, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

*NICE Awards Luncheon, Oct. 23, 11:30 a.m., Kay Barnes Ballroom 

•Th committee will NOT meet in July due to the Mid-America Labor/Management Conference.  The next meeting will be Thursday, August. 14 at Mark One.

•M/S/C to adjourn at 9:45 a.m.

The mission of the Labor-Management Council of Greater Kansas City is to enhance collaboration by solidifying trust and communication between labor and management in the community

Construction Committee Hears from Mayor Pro-Tem Parks-Shaw, County Legislators

Construction Industry Steering Team Summary of Minutes

 8 a.m., Thursday, June 12, 2025, Mark One Electric Co., Inc.

Attending: Manny Abarca, Sam Alpert, Dave Coleman, Joey Flickner, Kevin Gard, Steve Gercone, Chris Heegn, Dustin Himes, Todd Howerton, Jenna Johnson, Dominick Klobe, Chuck Martin, Kelly McClellen, DaRon McGee, Bo Moreno, Matt McNamara, Ralph Oropeza, Ryana Parks-Shaw, Tina Richard, Daniel Roach, Chris Stanton, Nate Zier, Bob Jacobi.

•Thanks to Rosana Privitera-Biondo and Mark One Electric Co., Inc. for hosting.

•Session #2 of the Construction Summit:  Efforts continue working with the Fair Contracting Alliance.  Efforts are also underway to promote Responsible Bidder Ordinances for local governments and school districts.

•Presentation by Ryan Parks-Shaw, Kansas City, Mo. Mayor Pro-Tem and City Councilwoman. Mayor Pro-Tem Parks-Shaw Noted the opportunity provided by Missouri’s passage of the stadium-incentive package yesterday.  She emphasized that the city needs more cranes in the air but that economic development projects must be viewed by who benefits—broad-based, inclusive and sustainable.  She recounted the city’s two recent bond projects generating more than a billion dollars for infrastructure including filling pot holes, the Barney Allis redevelopment and others, done with prevailing wage.  The city must build for the future such as the 18th & Vine parking garage and build the local workforce through a training pipeline.  More housing is also needed.  Developers say lack of workforce is a problem so an ordinance is being considered to establish a city workforce development program task force fro all industries, and input from contractors and apprenticeship programs is requested.  Mayor Pro-Tem Parks-Shaw is running for Mayor in 2027 but wants to start addressing these issues now.  The city’s workforce development program will focus on getting leaders together including schools, apprenticeship programs, employers and others in a collaborative process.  With the World Cup now just a year away when the spotlight will be on Kansas City it’s time for long-term, legacy projects that will write then ext chapter of the city’s history through continued partnership.  She agreed with committee members that local workers should be used on such projects and they should help develop the next generation’s workforce.  She agreed that participation in the trades’ apprenticeship programs changes lives, as her family’s union membership changed hers.  Programs such as Missouri Works Apprentice-Ready provide the opportunity.  An RBO ordinance with apprenticeship requirements would be a great way for city projects to help build the local workforce.

Mayor Pro-Tem Parks-Shaw also agreed with the committee on the importance of addressing mental health and the city is looking at incorporating that into its new jail planning.

•The Missouri legislature completed passage of the special-session bills to create a stadium incentive package, fund some key projects such as a KC mental health facility and provide substantial relief for St. Louis tornado victims.  The stadium package includes a prevailing wage requirement.

•Jackson County legislators Chairman DaRon McGee and Manny Abarca provided updates on county issues.   The county just agreed to a new budget, which will unfreeze many needed expenditures and projects.  Still to be determined is the allocation of $70 million in ARPA funds, which must be made soon.  The stadium bill also presents an opportunity; a county sales tax vote is not likely until next year and will separate the Chiefs and Royals projects with the Chiefs focusing on a $1 billion+ Arrowhead renovation and the Royals, unless they come under a KCMO program, decide on Clay County or look to Kansas, would be a new stadium.  The county passed an RBO ordinance and it remains in place; there is an opening for an additional enforcement officer.  The county will likely renew Strategic Workplace Solutions’ contract for another year for the jail project to address current prevailing wage issues and continue monitoring.

Other key county issues include safety practices for Parks and Recreation workers and projects particularly after the death of an employee driving a plow truck.  While the trades require OSHA 10 and 30 training for all workers, there is little or no safety training or requirements for county parks workers.  Contract negotiations between the county and SEIU are underway as well.  he legislators expressed appreciation for invitations to the NABTU Pipelines program, noting the inspiring stories that were shared and suggested more exposure for those programs.  The impact of property taxes is also key; state legislation could help and the county may pursue a vote for an elected assessor as all other counties in the state have.  Committee members noted the impact of business personal property taxes increases, which have seen huge assessment increases.  The legislators welcome committee members to attend legislative meetings, 3 p.m. each Monday, or to watch them online.

•NICE will hold its annual fundraising luncheon Oct. 23.  NICE is moving on several fronts, including an advisory meeting with apprenticeship directors that will be annual, increasing the math for the skilled trades workshops for teachers, finding ways to help the apprenticeship programs relationships with schools and forms for job shadowing among other efforts.  Committee members noted that schools aren’t expected to produce skilled craftspeople but to produce graduates ready to e successful in apprenticeship programs with solid math, reading nd communication skills.  The importance of consistent attendance is also key—which is an issue for many younger workers who value work-life balance versus maximizing their income.  Councilwoman Parks-Shaw said she would focus on the city’s efforts helping fill gaps, such as math literacy, in the workforce development pipeline.  Committee members also expressed disappointment with the decision to close Jobs Corps centers, such as in Excelsior Springs, which provided opportunities for folks and workers for their apprenticeship programs and companies.

It was noted that the NABTU promotion of apprenticeship program often cites it a a better alternative than college, while actually the two paths are not mutually exclusive and the apprenticeship programs can be a path to college for this interested as well.

•Heartland Women in Trades now has details available for its fundraising kickball tournament Oct. 11 on its website or contact Jenna Johnson for information.  Note the date has been updated from Oct. 4 to Oct. 11.

•Upcoming Events:

*Working Families Friend Golf Tournament June 13, Ironhorse Golf Club, 8 a.m.

*Registered Youth Apprenticeship 101 Training, June 17, 9 a.m.-noon, Union Station 4th Floor

*DBIA-MAR Shrimp Boil, June 25, Lenexa Public Market 4-6 p.m.

*USDOL Davis-Bacon Seminar, June 25-26, online

*Mid-America Labor/Management Conference July 6-9, 2025, Camden on the Lake

*LMC Craig Whitaker Memorial Golf Tournament July 22, Eagles Landing Golf Club

*LMC Board Meeting, July 24, 1 p.m., McCownGordon Construction

*CREWKC Quarterly Luncheon Aug. 27, 11:30 a.m., Grand Street Cafe

*DBIA Certification Workshop, Sept. 10-12; 1st 10 registrants get $500 scholarships

*LMC Sporting Clay Shoot Sept. 11, Saddle & Sirloin

*LMC Mid-Level Leadership Program begins Sept. 17, Rockhurst University

*USDOL Davis-Bacon Seminar, Sept. 24-25, online

*Heartland Women in Trades Kickball Tournament, Oct. 11

*MCA Golf Tournament Oct. 13, Nicklaus Golf Club at Lionsgate

*LMC/BOMA KC Public Officials Reception Oct. 16, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

*NICE Awards Luncheon, Oct. 23, 11:30 a.m., Kay Barnes Ballroom 

•Th committee will NOT meet in July due to the Mid-America Labor/Management Conference.  The next meeting will be Thursday, August. 14 at Mark One.

•M/S/C to adjourn at 9:45 a.m.

The mission of the Labor-Management Council of Greater Kansas City is to enhance collaboration by solidifying trust and communication between labor and management in the community

The LMC Construction Industry Committee will hear from KCMO Councilwoman Ryan Parks-Shaw at its next meeting Thursday, June 12, 8 a.m. at Mark One Electric Co., Inc.

The LMC thanks the Missouri Senate for passing special session legislation to incentivize stadiums, provide relief for tornado victims and fund capital projects. We look forward to the House supporting these bills and Gov. Kehoe signing them.

The LMC mourns the passing of Sen. Kit Bond. Sen. Bond, as Missouri governor and later U.S. Senator, took a leading role in securing funds for many key area projects. He was interested inland supportive of the LMC's mission. Sen. Bond was also always kind and open to hear input. He continued his leadership after retiring from the Senate in helping KC-area projects and issues. Sen. Bond will be missed. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, May 20 in the Missouri State Capitol rotunda at noon.. and he will lie in state there for 24 hours after the service. A celebration of his life will be held May 22, 1 p.m. in St. Louis at Ladue Chapel Presbyterian Church.

Construction Committee Hears from Councilman Rogers

Construction Industry Steering Team Summary of Minutes

 8 a.m., Thursday, May 8, 2025, Mark One Electric Co., Inc.

Attending: , Dave Coleman, Joey Flickner, Matt Harris, Dustin Himes, Jenna Johnson, Matt Johnson, Chuck Martin, Kelly McClellen, Mike Myers, Ralph Oropeza, Tina Richard, Daniel Roach, Wes Rogers, Tina Shonk-Little,, Chris Stanton, Stacy Zerr, Nate Zier, Bob Jacobi.

•Thanks to Rosana Privitera-Biondo and Mark One Electric Co., Inc. for hosting.

•Session #41 of the Construction Summit:  Efforts continue working with the Fair Contracting Alliance.  Efforts are also underway to promote Responsible Bidder Ordinances for local governments and school districts.

•Presentation by Wes Rogers, Kansas City, Mo. City Councilman.  Wes noted that the Council will choose a new city manager today, and it is currently a very close vote.  He expressed hope that the Council would discuss and come up a consensus or close to consensus choice (Update:  The Council chose Marion Vasquez).  He updated the progress on Responsible Bidder ordinance that language is being finalized for introduction soon and hopefully a completed process by the end of June.  Public safety is a key issue now; while the sales tax renewal’s success will help it is longer term.  A detention facility is needed now, so the Councilman intends to introduce and ordinance to build modular pods as a temporary solution.  After the new jail is built the pods could have other uses such as for temporary homeless shelter.  While ideally jails would not be needed a facility is needed to address increased property and violent crime so that perpetrators can be discouraged from committing crimes and get access to mental health and other resources when they do offend.  He noted the increase in homicides north of the river compared to when he was a homicide prosecutor in Clay County.  Mental health is a key driver and facilities are needed to address the issue.  The new state mental health facility now being built will help with 25 beds dedicated to KCMO.  The Council will be looking closely at facilities Miami, FL for ideas on what approaches are successful.  A grant will support the training of 40 police officers in how to make businesses safer so those officers can share the information with businesses; just one officer currently has that training.  The energy code update passed by the city may be pre-empted by state legislation (HB 939, on Senate informal Calendar).  Wes is hopeful that the Royals and Chiefs stay in Missouri, and based on conversations with John Sherman believes that is the Royals first choice to be downtown.  A downtown stadium would be transformational for the downtown economy, but the time is running out for a decision.  Significant developments are underway in the West Bottoms and the riverfront.  The city needs continued development—good projects are good for all.

Committee members noted that the first phase of the Riverfront development is using mostly out-of-town workers, which does not help the local economy.  The KC Port Authority has agreed to improve its processes and hire third-party compliance.  State legislation desired by the port Authority is being held up because of these concerns; recent versions of the bill are improved and exempt Kansas City and St. Louis from provisions intended to help small communities but would have made it easier to circumvent KCMO agencies with higher standards.  Councilman Rogers agreed and is a new appointee to the Port Authority.

•The Missouri legislature needs to pass its budget by the end of the day tomorrow (Update: It passed and goes to the Governor).  The fate of Proposition A and any changes to the minimum wage or paid leave provisions is uncertain—tensions are increasing within the Senate, where a child care tax credit bill was filibustered, and between the two houses.  The paid leave provision, while good for workers, is extremely complex for employers who have contingent employees (such as construction) and employees in bordering states with different or no paid leave provisions.  It also differs from the federal requirement for its contractors. There have been negotiations on amendments ranging from repeal to those better accommodating the construction and similar industries.  However it is in effect now and legislation to make changes may not make it this session.  There is potential for a previous question call in the Senate if this bill or an abortion bill is filibustered, so beyond the budget other legislation getting passed is uncertain.

•NICE is seeking input from training directors and contractors while expanding its teacher outreach and training on the construction industry.  Nate serves on the Governor’s Task For for workforce development and the state is looking to increase apprenticeship and other forms of workplace exposure for students before graduation, creating good opportunities for contractors and trades.

The committee had an extensive discussion on workforce needs.  Most apprenticeship programs are full with waiting lists, but there needs to be continued projects for those workers to have long-term jobs.  Apprenticeship standards especially on publicly-funded work are critical to building careers for workers entering the industry.  Union workers and contractors are the gold standard of quality, productivity and on-time performance, and often costs less than nonunion.  Developers and public officials need to be more aware of these advantages.

More contractors are also needed so the message to educators, parents and young people is that those opportunities exist and apprenticeship programs are an excellent path to construction management as well.  Most crafts conduct training for members interested in becoming contractors.  The Bank of Labor provides sessions on the financial aspects of the business.  Labor history is also a vital subject not taught in schools, so students don’t know the opportunities and rights available to them.  Tina Richard noted this was here experience working nonunion until she learned of IBEW opportunity.

Committee members also urged that more building, especially housing, be built using concrete, metal or block rather than wood for better quality, longevity and environmental impact.

•Heartland Women in Trades has received a grant and has hired Jenna Johnson to staff the grant efforts.  HWIT also encourages attendance at the Missouri Women in Trades Summit May 31 in Columbia and will soon have details available for its fundraising kickball tournament Oct. 4.

•Upcoming Events:

•DBAI Next Gen in KC Roundtable, May 21

*Workers Memorial Day, May 28

*Midwest Women in Trades Summit May 31, Stephens College in Columbia

*DBIA-CCIM Happy Hour, June 4 at SERV

*Trades/Union Career Fair Hosted by Jackson County Legislators Peyton & McGee, Macedonia Baptist Church

*Working Families Friend Golf Tournament June 13, Ironhorse Golf Club, 8 a.m.

*USDOL Davis-Bacon Seminar, June 25-26, online

*Mid-America Labor/Management Conference July 6-9, 2025, Camden on the Lake

*LMC Craig Whitaker Memorial Golf Tournament July 22, Eagles Landing Golf Club

*LMC Board Meeting, July 24, 1 p.m., McCownGordon Construction

*DBIA Certification Workshop, Sept. 10-12; 1st 10 registrants get $500 scholarhsips

*LMC Sporting Clay Shoot Sept. 11, Saddle & Sirloin

*USDOL Davis-Bacon Seminar, Sept. 24-25, online

*Heartland Women in Trades Kickball Tournament, Oct. 4

*LMC/BOMA KC Public Officials Reception Oct. 16, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

*NICE Awards Luncheon, Oct. 23, 11:30 a.m., Kay Barnes Ballroom

•M/S/C to adjourn at 10:15 a.m.

•Next Meeting: 8 a.m., Thursday, June 12, 2025  at Mark One Electric Co.

The mission of the Labor-Management Council of Greater Kansas City is to enhance collaboration by solidifying trust and communication between labor and management in the community

The LMC Construction Industry Committee meets Thursday, May 8 at Mark One Electric Co., Inc., with KCMO Councilman Wes Rogers speaking.

The LMC mourns the death of Graham Hoffman, KCMO paramedic and Fire Fighters Local 42 member who was murdered by a patient he was trying to help. Our condolences to his family, co-workers and friends.

The 28th LMC Craig Whitaker Memorial Golf Tournament is set for July 22 at Eagle's Landing Golf Club. The tournament is a great networking opportunity. For details contact [email protected].

The LMC turns the passing of Leonard Zeskind, a researcher and author who greatly contributed to the understanding of racism, anti-semitism and extremism in the US and around the world. Lenny often provided the LMC with information and insight when our members had to address such issues.

LMC Board Reviews Events, Public Issues Work

Summary of Minutes

LMC Board of Directors Meeting

April 17 2025 • 1 p.m. • The Builders a chapter of the AGC 720 Oak KCMO

Attending:  Bret Bonge, Greg Davey, Ed Downey, Matt Harris, Bo Moreno, Chris Stanton, Jimmy Walker, Stacy Zerr, Bob Jacobi.

•M/S/C to approve the financial report.  The report shows events, except for Sporting Clay Shoot, to have exceeded budgeted net, dues received and expenses about on par the budget.  A request to members for additional support to help pay down the SBA loan will be included with dues invoices for 2025-26, which will go out around May 1.

•An update of dues status of member organizations, past members and potential members will be distributed to the Board.

•Three of the five April 8 ballot issues endorsed by the LMC carried:  The Kansas City Public School bonds, Independence infrastructure bonds and KCMO Public Safety sales tax renewal all passed.  Two Independence issues, for public safety buildings and for historic and recreational facility improvements, did not pass.  Overall more than $1 billion in bond issues passed in the metro area on April 8.

The Kansas legislative session ended last week.  No issues the LMC opposed were passed but Medicaid expansion and prevailing wage did not receive consideration on either House’s floor.  Missouri’ssession  is focused on the budget and attempts to change voter-based initiatives from November 2024.  The paid leave provisions in Missouri are complex for man employers especially in construction and may be thrown out or amended by the legislature.  SB 4, on utility rates, passed and will result in development of more power availability.

•The 46th Anniversary Celebration and 25th Awards Dinner April 10 at Argosy Casino was successful, with about 150 attendees and 184 seats sold. The keynote address focused on the impact of the World Cup next year, and Board members elaborated on those impacts.  The event exceeded the budgeted net ab about $4,000.  The starting time was moved a half hour earlier, and after board discussion will move another half-hour earlier next year with perhaps changes in the menu structure.

•Upcoming events include the Mid-America Labor/Management Conference; Board member Bret Bonge is a co-chair along with executive director Jacobi.  Kim Robbins, Federal Reserve Bank, will keynote as she did for last year’s LMC Anniversary Celebration.  The July 6-9 conference at Camden on the Lake is now open for registration (https://cvent.me/zZXRa2) and the hotel is filling up.

•The Mid-Level Leadership Program graduated nine.  Next year’s program may see slightly higher instructional costs as sessions led by FMCS commissioners will require either new instructors or for the former FMCS folks to be paid.

•The Craig Whitaker Memorial Golf Tournament will be July 22, the Sporting Clay Shoot Sept. 11, the Mid-Level Leadership Program begins in September and the Public Officials Reception Oct. 16.  The committee working on the Corn Hole Tournament is looking at fall or next spring.

•The Public Officials Reception date has changed to Oct. 16 to accommodate our co-host BOMA-KC, which had a conflict on Oct. 23.  Other upcoming events include the Mid-America Labot-Management Conference July 6-9, the Criag Whitaker Memorial Golf Tournament July 22 and the Sporting Clay Shoot Sept. 11, though that date may change if possible to accommodate a potential sponsor.  We now have the specifications for starting a Labor and Employment Relations Association KC area chapter; additional research on the work needed and how it would fit with the LMC will be presented in April.  The committee continue work on a possible Cornhole Tournament.

•Discussion continues on the next Labor Vice Co-Chair as well as other possible new board members.

•The next Board of Directors meeting will be Thursday, July 24, 1 p.m. at McCownGordon Construction Co., 850 Main KCMO 64105, pending availability.

•M/S/C to adjourn at 2:15 p.m.