Construction Industry Steering Team Summary of Minutes
8 a.m., Thursday, June 13, 2013, Mark One Electric Co., Inc.
Attending: Terry Akins, Sam Alpert, Dennis Bajkowski, Greg Chastain, Richard Christopherson, Dave Coleman, John Crawford, Brian Dietz, Bill Dunn Jr., Teresa Garza Ruiz, Don Greenwell, Jerry Helmick, Scott Hoisington, Joe Hudson, Matt Johnson, Dennis Joyce, Rodney Knott, Bill Livingston, Bob Looman, Herb Millard, Kevin Sexton, John Tompson, Tom Whittaker, Colleen White, Bob Jacobi.
•Introductions and thanks to Rosie Biondo and Mark One for hosting.
•Presentation from Rodney Knott, ReEngage, Inc. ReEngage trains young men to be ready to work and Section 3 qualified. Opportunities will be explored to place graduates with apprenticeship and job opportunities. Unions and contractors are encouraged to contact ReEngage. The organization’s newsletter will be sent to committee members.
•The KCMO Crime Lab/South Patrol Station project is awaiting final design to begin the bid process.
•Discussion of Missouri HB 34 and its implications. At this time the LMC does not plan to make a recommendation for action/nonaction to the Governor.
•The Governor’s veto of the SB 253 tax cut is expected to be upheld.
•The ICE Image Program is recent and could be very beneficial to contractors to become involved with. The program helps address immigration compliance. A session on the program will be held soon and a custom session can also be arranged. Colleen White is the contact for more information.
•The Mid-America Labor/Management Conference features numerous sessions of special interest to construction, including a presentation from U.S. Health & Human Services Regional Director Stephene Moore on the impact of the ACA on Taft-Hartley plans. Info is at www.malmc.org.
•The next meeting will be Thursday, July 11, 8 a.m. at Mark One Electric Co., Inc.
•Upcoming events:
*Rockhurst University Fr. Freeman Golf Tournament, June 17, Milburn Country Club
*NAWIC Scholarship Golf Tournament, June 17, Adams Pointe Golf Club
*Working Families’ Friend Golf Tournament, June 18, The Deuce at The National
*KC CREW Luncheon, June 18, 11:30 a.m., Mission Hills Country Club
*Kansas City Kansas Chamber Golf Tournament, July 10, Falcon Lakes Golf Course
*Mid-America Labor/Management Conference July 14-17, 2013
*KC CREW Luncheon, July 16, 1:30 a.m., Mission Hills Country Club
*Craig Whitaker Memorial LMC Golf Tournament, July 22, Oakwood Country Club
*KC CREW Golf Tournament, Aug. 22, Shoal Creek
*ASA Golf Tournament, Sept. 6, Hillcrest Country Club
*Western MO & Kansas Laborers Charitable Golf Tournament, Sept. 13, Drumm Farm
*LMC Public Officials Reception, Nov. 21, 5-7 p.m., Kauffman Performing Arts Center
*Midwest Construction Safety Conference, March 12-14/2014, Adams Pointe Center
For details on the above events, please contact the sponsoring group or the LMC
•M/S/C to adjourn at 9:30 am.