8 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009, Mark One Electric, 909 Troost
Attending: Terry Akins, Rosana Biondo, KC Borden, Kerry Brandt, Jim Delaney, Sang Duong, Gary Eagan, Lyle Farrand, Bob Gregory, Don Greenwell, Steve Janasz, Frank Jackson, Dave Kendrick, Bob Looman, Dave Lovetere, Payne Mendenhall, Herb Millard, Dan Osman, Paul Stucky, Craig Wright, Bob Jacobi,.
•Iintroductions and thanks to Rosie Biondo and Mark One for hosting.
•The committee agreed to set Jan. 29, 2010 as the date for the Construction Industry Summit.
•We are waiting for potential dates for a meeting with Wayne Cauthen and key city staff.
•The health care reform bill passed by the House does not contain a tax on employee health benefits, though the most recent Senate version does. Concern was also expressed that the small business exemption, whether 25 employees or $500,000 payroll, would provide a competitive advantage to contractors who do not provide health care benefits.
•The Honeywell plant project was approved by the KCMO PIEA; a late spring-early summer groundbreaking is expected.
•All three issues backed by the LMC on Nov. 3 passed.
•A recommendation on the Kansas casino projects is due Nov. 29.
•Missouri’s new economic development director, Dave Kerr, previously served as Kansas Commerce Secretary.
•The Missouri Senate appropriations Committee will be holding a hearing on the Dept. of Labor budget Dec. 7 at the Capitol; one for Economic Development is Dec. 8.
•The Kansas City Ballet, a $20 million project, breaks ground Nov. 13 at 10 a.m.
•KC Crew will honor Rosie Biondo at a Nov. 17 luncheon.
•The LMC Public Officials Reception is Nov. 19; more than 100 have RSVP’d. Sponsors and RSVPs are still being sought (sponsorship form attached--please feel free to share if you have already sponsored).
•The LMC Awards Dinner has been set for April 15, 2010.
•The American Diabetes Association is holding a pre-gala event Jan. 20 at the Jazz Museum; contact Herb Millard or Paul Stucky for details.
•Planned and potential projects on the horizon were discussed including $77 million for area water and sewer projects just announced (MO Dept. of Labor will disperse funds), 811 Grand, $58 million Independence School District bonds approved Nov. 3 with bids likely to gout in March, 1007 Grand, NBAF and Ftr. Riley in Kansas, GSA remains in political limbo, Bolling Federal Building rehab, and planned Blue Springs Innovation Park that is seeking the University of Missouri as an early tenant and animal science research/businesses.
•An EPA requirement on buildings without a lead-free certificate will mean that all workers doing rehab/repairs will need lead-awareness training as of April 2010. The Builders’ Association is offering trainings Jan. 5, Feb. 23 and March 30 and the Building Trades are also planning training.
•The annual Christmas in the City bike giveaway is Dec. 16 at UAW Local 31; bike drop off and repair begin Dec. 4 and 5. Bikes, volunteers and monetary donations are still needed. Nearly 500 kids received bikes last year.
•The American Subcontractors Association is accepting nominations for its awards for general and for subcontractors through Nov. 30.
•Dave Kendrick’s cousin is involved with Operation Baghdad Pups which will be featured in a documentary on the Military Channel Sunday, Nov. 15 at 9 p.m.
•The next meeting will be 8 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 10 at Mark One.
•Adjourn.
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