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LMC Directory Updated

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LMC Board Makes Nominations, Approves New Mission

Summary of Minutes LMC Board Meeting Dec. 19, 2007, Blackwell Sanders, 4801 Main

Attending: Jim Delaney, Rick Greeno, Garry Kemp, Robbie Makinen, Tim Papuga (for Don Greenwell), Tom Whittaker, Louie Wright, Bob Jacobi.

•Thanks to John Phillips and Blackwell Sanders for hosting.

•Due to the lack of a quorum, each of the following motions will be voted on via email/fax by the entire Board.

•M/S/C to approve receipt of the Financial Statement.

•M/S/C to increase each dues level by $100 for 2008-2009. The levels would be $600, $850, $1100, $2600, $5100 and $5100+. The Board would review dues levels at least every two years to determine if future increases are needed. The Board notes that dues have not been increased for 10 years. A lower introductory dues rate for new members will be explored.

•M/S/C to approve the revised mission statement developed by the strategic planning process: To enhance collaboration by solidifying trust and communication between labor and management in the community.

•Report from Strategic Planning meeting earlier Dec. 19: Meeting participants, including Rick Greeno, Garry Kemp, Robbie Makinen, Steve Mullin and Bob Jacobi recommend that (1) individual sectors move forward as they see fit regarding the establishment of industry committees and (2) that the LMC Executive Director research what additional forms of involvement/programs would best meet the needs of the sectors other than construction. In addition, the Board recommends that the Executive Director develop a draft resolution of support for labor-management cooperation as part of the process to becoming members or for increasing their involvement if already members.

•The Issues Committee will meet in January before the next Board meeting to discuss the issues noted in the background information and others.

•M/S/C to move the time of the 2008 Public Officials Reception to 5-7 p.m. and maintain the location of the 2007 reception.

•April 17 and 24 were identified as ideal dates for the 2008 Awards Dinner. A speaker would be sought who is a leader of an organization with a good labor-management relationship and a high profile in the community, such as Yellow Freight, Kansas City Power & Light, GM/Ford, Truman Medical Centers, Harley-Davidson, etc. Approaches will be made as soon as a date is finalized with Argosy.

•M/S/C to nominate Jim Delaney to become Vice Co-Chair, Management, beginning in 2008.

•M/S/C to nominate the following for new terms for their current positions: Garry Kemp, Secretary (one-year term); John Phillips, Executive Committee; and Donna Birks, Frank Jackson and Gerard Grimaldi, Board (all three-year terms).

•Labor will seek a Vice Co-Chair and open Executive Committee and Board nominees, with Louie Wright searching for non-construction industry representatives; and management will search for Treasurer and open Executive Committee and Board positions with also an emphasis on non-construction industry representation, and bring those names to the January Board meeting.

•M/S/C to establish the following Board meeting schedule for 2008, each at 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.:
Jan. 16, March 19, May 21, July 16, Sept. 17, Nov. 19
A form for those interested in hosting a Board meeting will be distributed to members.

ªM/S/C to send a letter to Gov. Blunt requesting that he appoint members to the State Board of Mediation as soon as possible.

•M/S/C to adjourn at 1 p.m.

Sponsor Added to Public Officials Reception

One additional sponsor needs to be noted for the Public Officials Reception Nov. 29: Heavy Construction Laborers Local 663 at the Representative level. Thanks to Local 663 and all of the sponsors for making a successful event possible.

Links to Construction Committee Materials

You can find files referred to in the Construction Industry Committee meeting minutes from Dec. 13 here:

•For the study on minority contracting see Download CBCFFinalRpt10-16-072.pdf (713.5K)

•For the Missouri Dept. of Transportation presentation on future funding see Download BridgeConst-MODOT.pdf (201.2K)

•For the iBuild registration form for its May 6 event see Download iBuildregistration12-04-07.pdf (177.3K)

For summaires of complete drafts of the Missouri bills on immigration and/or worker misclassification please contact the LMC.

Construction Committee Discusses City, State, Education Issues

8 a.m., Thursday, Dec. `13, 2007, Mark One Electric, 909 Troost
Attending: Ken Alexander, Galen Beem, Jim Beem, Rosie Biondo, Jim Delaney, Gerald Eagan, Don Greenwell, Garry Kemp, Dave Kendrick, Dave Lovetere, Payne Mendenhall, Vince Migliazzo, Herb Millard, Julie Perkins, Lonnie Scott, Ron Shaffer, Jon Thompson, Colleen White, Craig Wright, Bob Jacobi, ..

•Thanks to Rosie Biondo and Mark One Electric Co., Inc., for hosting.

•Kansas City, Mo.’s city manager situation was discussed. No action will be recommended, though committee members expressed satisfaction with the relationship with Wayne Cauthen. Other city topics included the performance of CIMO, and possible changes to the minority contractor ordinance in light of new studies (see LMC blog for link to the study, http://labormanagementkc.typepad.com).

•Comments on the possible opening of Missouri’s occupational titles were 225 against, 95 in favor. No decision by the Division of Labor Standards has yet been made but it is expected that the order will not be reopened at this time.

•A statewide meeting of construction industry labor and management leaders by Sen. Tim Green has held Dec. 6 and had good attendance. Issues discussed included further education of public bodies on prevailing wage, proposed immigration legislation, proposed misclassification legislation and infrastructure funding. A CD on prevailing wage was shown; copies are available from the LMC and the CD can be customized for the Kansas City region. Further discussion will take place on possible customization and distribution in the KC area as well as on a possible Missouri misclassification study. The LMC will distribute minutes and attendance list from the meeting soon. (Summaires of the bills attached; Sen. Green invites comments)

•A recent meeting held by MODOT discussed future funding shortfalls for infrastructure if no action is taken. Several legislative proposals have been floated but are unlikely to be be acted on in 2008. The presentation will be available on the LMCs blog.

•The Building Trades are supportive of each of the three Wyandotte County gaming proposals being considered by the Unified Government.

•IBEW/NECA Power Partners had a successful announcement of the results of their town hall meetings presented by Mark Breslin. About 900 attended. Joint committees continue working on the key issues identified by the meetings, including image, mentoring, planning/logistics and attitude/accountability. (see the LMC blog for a summary of the event) IBEW members indicate enthusiasm for implementation of the recommendations. The Power Partners roundtable process may expand.

•A meeting of business managers from all crafts, including those not affiliated with the Building Trades, was held and further meetings are expected.

•NICE presented on the proposed Kansas City, Mo., School District Engineering and Construction Academy. The first phase would remodel an existing building for the iBuild lab and instruction for entering students in the fall. $6 million is needed to complete this phase; the district is covering planning, instructional and operational costs for the school. Phase II would involve expansion of the school to accommodate more students and other changes to the campus at Manual High School, with a total cost of $30 million over several years. The construction industry needs involvement with the school; committees are being formed to assist with curriculum development, student recruitment and fund raising. NICE is presenting to the GKC Chamber Board in January, and the school board will give final approval to the planning funding in January as well.

•The iBuild event will be May 6, 2008 at Bartle Hall. Solicitations for sponsorship, booth and volunteer opportunities are going out soon. The committee for the event is already meeting.

•NICE is also working with SKILLS USA on using the NICE-developed curriculum nationwide. Students winning the Crayons to CAD competition would go to the SKILLSUSA national competition. SKILLSUSA is now looking at whether to continue holding its national conference in Kansas City after the current contract expires. The Building Trades will have a large exhibit at the 2008 conference ideas and resources are being sought. Dave Kendrick is the contact.

•The LMC Public Officials Reception was successful. Lists of sponsors and attendees are available on the LMC blog.

•The next meeting will be 8 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 10 at Mark One.

•Adjourned.

Mid-America Labor/Management Conference Announces 2008 Dates

The Mid-America Labor/Management Conference has again planned a powerful agenda for its 2008 conference to be held June 30-July 3 at the Lodge of the Four Seasons in Lake Ozark, Mo. Details on the conference agenda, hotel and other information can be found here: Download LMCPostcard2008a.pdf (370.5K)

LMC Hosts Successful Public Officials Reception

More than 150 public officials, LMC members and friends attended the 2007 Public Officials Reception Nov. 29 at the Downtown Marriott/Muehlbach. For a list of attendees, see Download 07porattndlist.cwk (WP).pdf (68.8K)

A photo gallery is also available from the event.

Helping make the reception possible are these co-sponsors:

Senator Level
Greater Kansas City Building & Construction Trtades Council

Representative Level
Builders’ Association
Fire Fighters Local 42
Kansas City Insulation Contractors
Pipefitters Local 533
Plasterers’ & Cement Masons Local 518
Sprinkler Fitters Local 314
Teamsters Local 541

Assistant Level
Boilermakers Local 83
J.E. Dunn Construction Co.
Financial Counselors Inc.
Mark One Electric Co., Inc.
Missouri AFL-CIO
Truman Medical Centers
Turner Construction Co.
Walton Construction Co.

Supporter Level
Bricklayers Local 15
Mechanical Contractors Association

The LMC thanks the sponsors, attendees, the Marriott staff and volunteer (and photographer) Mary Jacobi for making the event successful.

Photo of Khensa Karim

You can find a photo of LMC Co-Chair Khensa Karim here Download Khensa.jpg (94.3K)

Photo of Leo Zahner

You can find a photo of Leo Zahner here Download Leo.jpg (135.3K)

LMC Directory Updated

You can find a PDF file of the LMC membership and board directory here Download membershiprosterbd.cwk (WP).pdf (94.0K)

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