The Labor-Management Council of Greater Kansas City

The LMC's Construction Industry Committee next meets at 8 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, at Mark One Electric Co., Inc., 909 Troost, KCMO 64106.

Summary of Minutes
LMC Board of Directors Meeting
8:30 a.m. • Oct. 18, 2017 • Rockhurst University

Attending: Sam Alpert, Teri Casey, Greg Davey, Brian Dietz, Dan Gercone, Jason Mendenhall, Bob Jacobi.

•Thanks to Rockhurst University for hosting.

•M/S/C to approve the Sept. 30 financial statement.

•The LMC supports the KCI modernization issue on the Nov. 7 Kansas City, Mo., ballot. Discussions are underway regarding key legislative issues for the 2018 state sessions; no progress has been made at the federal level on repealing the “Cadillac” health insurance tax nor towards an infrastructure plan, though Davis-Bacon seems safe for now. The LMC will watch NAFTA negotiations.

•Co-Chair Sam Alpert invites input as to key federal issues for the region as he will lead the BOMA delegation to Washington, D.C. in January. Board members can contact Sam with issues to be discussed during the visit.

•The Board sends thanks to the Public Officials Reception volunteers. Pending availability, the LMC will pursue the Kauffman Center for Performing Arts as location for the 2018 reception.

•For future years, the LMC will research the impact of increasing tuition for the Mid-Level Leadership Program. The limited resources for local government budgets will be considered.

•M/S/C to elect Teri Casey to the Board of Directors to fill the term of Michael Kitchen, who retired.

•Sam Alpert invites Board members to attend the Oct. 26, 8 a.m. meeting of the Construction Users Council which features a presentation by Andy Shively, City of Kansas City, Mo., and others on the economic impact of KCMO’s extensive water and sewer improvements. The meeting will be held at 2405 Grand Blvd., KCMO 64108, 3rd floor conference room. Parking will be validated.

•M/S/C to adjourn at 9:45 a.m.

Construction Committee Discusses Prevailing Wage, KCI, Future Summit

Construction Industry Steering Team Summary of Minutes

 8 a.m., Thursday,  Oct. 12, 2017, Mark One Electric Co., Inc.

Attending:  Sam Alpert, Willis Bowers, Greg Davey, Chris Heegn, Jerry Helmick, Rocky Kloth, Greg Lever, Joe Mabin, Brian Mann, Jeff Peeler, Colleen White, Bob Jacobi.

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

•KCI is updating its international flights facilities.  McCownGordon is the contractor.

•The Missouri Senate Interim Committee on Labor Reform is considering prevailing wage.  Efforts are underway to craft a compromise bill for 2018 consideration.  Efforts also continue to restore local option prevailing wage in Kansas.  Missouri no longer puts archived wage orders online, but Colleen White has copies she can provide for Orders 23 and 24 if needed.  There are also concerns that economic incentive programs will be on the block during the 2018 Missouri session, particularly historic and low income tax credits though local incentives may get reviewed as well.

•The Nov. 7 election for a new KCMO airport single terminal is critical.  The election is likely to be close.  That day will also see elections for local and school board offices in Kansas and a special election for Missouri’s 8th Senate district in Jackson County.

•NICE holds its annual luncheon Oct. 17 and will feature representatives of the KCI construction team to discuss the process for building the new terminal (pending the Nov. 7 vote).   NICE expects expansion of the iBuild Showcase with increased involvement from the Kansas City, Mo., Public Schools and is hosting Senior Days at apprentice training facilities.

•The LMC holds its Public Officials Reception tonight at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts from 5:30-7:30 p.m.  All committee members are welcome.

•The AFL-CIO Housing Investment Trust is considering investment opportunities in the Kansas City region.  The LMC is putting together developers and contractors interested in multifamily and senior living projects to meet with the Trust.  Contact Bob Jacobi with suggestions.

•A possible next Construction Summit was discussed.  Health care and technology will be the topics.  Committee members are urged to bring ideas to the next several meetings to develop a program for late Spring 2018.

Upcoming events include:

*LMC Public Officials Reception Oct. 12 at Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

 *NICE Annual  Awards Luncheon, Oct. 17, Muehlbach

 *City Council Breast Cancer Research Fundraiser, Oct. 17, 5:30 p.m., 933 McGee

 *LMC Board Meeting, Oct. 18, Rockhurst University

 *LMC Anniversary & Awards, April 19, 2018, Argosy Casino

 *iBuild Showcase May 3, 2018, Battle Hall

 *Mid-America Labor/Management Conference, July 8-11, 2018, Camden on the Lake

 *FMCS National Conference, Aug. 21-23, 2018, Chicago, “Labor-Management Cooperation:

    Solutions for Today. Vision for Tomorrow”

  For details on the above events, please contact the sponsoring group or the LMC

•The next meeting will be 8 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 9 at Mark One Electric Co., Inc.

•M/S/C to adjourn at 9:15 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.

More than 125 attended the 2017 Labor-Management Council Public Officials Reception Oct. 12 at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Attendees included elected officials from both states and both parties from federal, state and local governments as well as LMC members and friends. Photos can be found in the album at right. The event's success was thanks to the following supporters:

Sponsors

Presidential $5,000
Builders’ Association (in-kind)

Supreme Court $2,500
IBEW Local 124

Senator $1,000
Boilermakers Local 83
Delta Innovative Services, Inc.
Heavy Construction Laborers Local 663
Pipefitters Local 533
Sheet Metal Workers Local 2
Taxpayers Unlimited

Representative $500
Blue Cross Blue Shield of KC
Bricklayers Local 15)
Clark/Weitz/Clarkson Construction
Greater Kansas City AFL-CIO
Greater Kansas City Building & Construction Trades Council
Iron Workers Local 10
SEIU Local 1

Assistant $250
JE Dunn Construction Co.

Supporter $100
Greg Lever National Institute for Construction Excellence
Mechanical Contractors Association

and volunteers Mary Jacobi, Emilia Peek and Laurie Troppito-Brewer.

The next major LMC event will be the 39th Anniversary Celebration and 19th Awards Dinner April 19, 2018 at Argosy Casino.

Thursday, Oct. 12 will be a busy day for the LMC:

•Construction Industry Committee meeting, 8 a.m., Mark One Electric Co., Inc.
•Public Officials Reception, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.

Please contact us to attend either event or for volunteer and sponsorship information for the reception. Sponsors to date include:
Presidential
Builders’ Association
Supreme Court
IBEW Local 124
Senator
Boilermakers Local 83
Delta Innovative Services, Inc.
Heavy Construction Laborers Local 663
Pipefitters Local 533
Sheet Metal Workers Local 2
Taxpayers Unlimited
Representative
Blue Cross Blue Shield of KC
Bricklayers Local 15
Clark/Weitz/Clarkson Construction
Greater Kansas City Building & Construction Trades Council
Iron Workers Local 1
SEIU Local 1
Assistant $250
JE Dunn Construction Co.
Supporter
Greg Lever National Institute for Construction Excellence
Mechanical Contractors Association

More than 150 are expected to attend.

Last week the Mid-Level Leadership class learned about communication from Pete Bicak, Rockhurst University professor of communication. This week the focus is how the brain functions and the implications for leadership and decision-making.

The LMC's LMC member Nancy Cross, SEIU, will give the keynote address at the 2017 Empower Missouri conference Oct. 5 in St. Louis. Her address will be at 11:45 a.m. at the Sheraton Clayton. Details are available at empowermissouri.org.