LMC Board of Directors Summary of Minutes
Jan. 20, 2010 • Turner Construction Co.
Attending: Terry Akins, Jim Delaney, James Daley, Lyle Farrand, Don Greenwell, Kevin Istas, Dave Kendrick, Robbie Makinen, Tom Whittaker, Bob Jacobi, Jack Bainbridge, Allan Dillingham, Scott Hoisington, Kathy Knotts, Mike Kotubey, Bob Looman, Paul Neidlein, Troy Schulte.
•Thanks to Jim Delaney and Turner Construction Co. for hosting.
•Troy Schulte, interim City Manager for Kansas City, Mo., met with the Board and other LMC members. He said that his focus was on realigning city operations to address funding limitations and to enhance key city services. Key points included the announcement of assistant city managers for economic development and for infrastructure; improved management of capital projects (several organizations offered training spots in their programs for city employees); focus on retention of city businesses and improving the development/licensing process; more public-private joint projects; increasing the property tax levy to maintain funding for safety net health care providers; update on the city’s water and sewer program with estimated April settlement with EPA; and a willingness to meet with and involve LMC leaders.
•A full financial report will be distributed later. As of today budget is being met but dues and awards dinner revenue will determine if that continues. McCown Gordon Construction Co. has agreed to join.
•M/S/C to adopt the following recommendations from the Issues and Construction Committees:
--That the LMC request the federal government extend the timetable for imposing fines related to
new lead paint awareness standards for workers on certain projects for at least one year so that
there is enough opportunity to train the workforce.
--That the LMC urge the inclusion of a greater emphasis on vertical construction in future federal
stimulus efforts.
--That the LMC express willingness to be helpful if needed to support final approval as soon as
practical of the casino to be developed by the Kansas Speedway and Penn Gaming.
--That the LMC oppose elimination of the Kansas City, Mo., earnings tax until replacement
revenue has been identified and enacted.
•Participation is being sought for the Jan. 29 Construction Summit and the April 15 Annual Awards Dinner. Gov. Nixon has been invited to speak at both events; Troy Schulte was put forward as a potential speaker at the Awards Dinner if Gov. Nixon is unavailable. (Note: after the meeting we learned that Gov. Nixon is not available to speak at the Summit but that Missouri Dept. of Labor and Industrial Relations Director Larry Rebman will speak)
•M/S/C to approve the Golf Committee recommendation to hold the 2010 tournament July 19 at Oakwood Country Club and to sign a three-year contract with Oakwood.
•M/S/C to nominate for reelection David Kendrick, Secretary; Don Greenwell, Treasurer; Sherwin Carroll, Board; Jim Prothe, Board; and Mike Sanders/Robbie Makinen, Board; to nominate Scott Hoisington to the Board; and to invite Pat Dujakovich, newly elected president of the GKC AFL-CIO, to be nominated for the expiring Executive Committee position held by Bridgette Williams, who has joined the Heavy Constructors Association as deputy director. Further nominations will be made via special meetings or emails prior to the April 15 membership vote at the Awards Dinner.
•The next meeting will be April 21.
•M/S/C to adjourn.
Jan. 20, 2010 • Turner Construction Co.
Attending: Terry Akins, Jim Delaney, James Daley, Lyle Farrand, Don Greenwell, Kevin Istas, Dave Kendrick, Robbie Makinen, Tom Whittaker, Bob Jacobi, Jack Bainbridge, Allan Dillingham, Scott Hoisington, Kathy Knotts, Mike Kotubey, Bob Looman, Paul Neidlein, Troy Schulte.
•Thanks to Jim Delaney and Turner Construction Co. for hosting.
•Troy Schulte, interim City Manager for Kansas City, Mo., met with the Board and other LMC members. He said that his focus was on realigning city operations to address funding limitations and to enhance key city services. Key points included the announcement of assistant city managers for economic development and for infrastructure; improved management of capital projects (several organizations offered training spots in their programs for city employees); focus on retention of city businesses and improving the development/licensing process; more public-private joint projects; increasing the property tax levy to maintain funding for safety net health care providers; update on the city’s water and sewer program with estimated April settlement with EPA; and a willingness to meet with and involve LMC leaders.
•A full financial report will be distributed later. As of today budget is being met but dues and awards dinner revenue will determine if that continues. McCown Gordon Construction Co. has agreed to join.
•M/S/C to adopt the following recommendations from the Issues and Construction Committees:
--That the LMC request the federal government extend the timetable for imposing fines related to
new lead paint awareness standards for workers on certain projects for at least one year so that
there is enough opportunity to train the workforce.
--That the LMC urge the inclusion of a greater emphasis on vertical construction in future federal
stimulus efforts.
--That the LMC express willingness to be helpful if needed to support final approval as soon as
practical of the casino to be developed by the Kansas Speedway and Penn Gaming.
--That the LMC oppose elimination of the Kansas City, Mo., earnings tax until replacement
revenue has been identified and enacted.
•Participation is being sought for the Jan. 29 Construction Summit and the April 15 Annual Awards Dinner. Gov. Nixon has been invited to speak at both events; Troy Schulte was put forward as a potential speaker at the Awards Dinner if Gov. Nixon is unavailable. (Note: after the meeting we learned that Gov. Nixon is not available to speak at the Summit but that Missouri Dept. of Labor and Industrial Relations Director Larry Rebman will speak)
•M/S/C to approve the Golf Committee recommendation to hold the 2010 tournament July 19 at Oakwood Country Club and to sign a three-year contract with Oakwood.
•M/S/C to nominate for reelection David Kendrick, Secretary; Don Greenwell, Treasurer; Sherwin Carroll, Board; Jim Prothe, Board; and Mike Sanders/Robbie Makinen, Board; to nominate Scott Hoisington to the Board; and to invite Pat Dujakovich, newly elected president of the GKC AFL-CIO, to be nominated for the expiring Executive Committee position held by Bridgette Williams, who has joined the Heavy Constructors Association as deputy director. Further nominations will be made via special meetings or emails prior to the April 15 membership vote at the Awards Dinner.
•The next meeting will be April 21.
•M/S/C to adjourn.
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