Construction Industry Steering Team Summary of Minutes
8 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 12 2023, Mark One Electric Co., Inc.
Attending: Greg Chastain, Rudy Chavez, Darrell Curls, Greg Davey, Joey Flickner, Kevin Gard, Steve Gercone, Gabe Jones, Wade Kiefer, Chuck Martin, Damon Miles, Chuck Roseburrough, Crispin Rea, Tony Roberts, Jeremy Zackula, Bob Jacobi.
•Thanks to Rosana Privitera-Biondo and Mark One Electric Co., Inc. for hosting.
•Session #17 of the Construction Summit:
Efforts continue and will accelerate after the results of the November elections, particularly working with the Fair Contracting Alliance.
•Darrell Curls presented on his campaign for Kansas City, Mo., City Council., 5th District At Large. Darrell is a retired UAW Local 249. Member from Ford and GM. He has spent more than 20 years as neighborhood association president, served nine years on the Hickman Mills School Board and served on KCMO PIAC. and the Jackson County COMBAT Commission His priorities include basic services, public safety, affordable housing and economic development.
•Crispin Rea presented on his campaign for the Kansas City, Mo., City Council, 4th District At Large. Crispin is a Jackson County Assistant Prosecutor and member of Fire Fighters Local 42. He has served on the Kansas City School Board. He cites his father’s union job as enabling him to escape the issues of many of his friends growing up. He believes KC works best when all voices are at the table and work together and provide opportunities for all. He calls for evidence-based strategy to improve public safety. Basic service are what citizens expect us to do.
•The Missouri and Kansas legislature have convened. Many concerns were raised regarding attempts in the Missouri legislature to limit initiative petitions, and desire to push local option prevailing wage restoration in Kansas.
•NICE seeks judges for its Crayons to CAD Middle School Design Contest culminating at the iBuild Showcase April 28. Booth reservations are also available.
•The Missouri Apprentice Ready Program is taking applications for its next cohort, with the program beginning Feb. 13.
•The LMC has set several of its programs for 2023: April 13 for the Anniversary Celebration and Awards Dinner, July 25 for the Craig Whitaker Memorial Golf Tournament and Sept. 21 for the Sporting Clay Shoot.
•The Mid-America Labor/Management Conference July 9-12 will feature two international union presidents from Kansas City (both former LMC Co-Chairs): Jim Hadel, Roofers, and Kevin Sexton, Operative Plasterers’ & Cement Masons.
•Upcoming events:(For details on these events, please contact the sponsoring group or LMC)
*Missouri Gov. Parson State of the State address Jan. 18, 3 p.m., State Capitol
*Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly State of the State address Jan. 24
*DBIA KC Chapter Kickoff, Jan. 26, 2023 Lockton
*Working Families Friend Casino Night, Feb. 3, 6-10 p.m., IBEW Local 124
*March 20 Missouri legislative spring break
•Election Day, April 4, 2023
*Kansas legislature first adjournment April 6
*LMC Anniversary Celebration and Awards Dinner, April 13, Argosy Casino
*Kansas legislative veto session April 26
*iBuild Reception, April 27, 2023
*iBuild Showcase, April 28, 2023
*Missouri legislative session ends May 12
*KCMO City General Election, June 20
*BOMA International Convention June 23, 2023
*Mid-America Labor/Management Conference, July 9-12, 2023, Camden on the Lake
*LMC Craig Whitaker Memorial Golf Tournament, July 25, Eagles Landing Golf Club
*LMC Sporting Clay Shoot Sept. 21, Saddle & Sirloin
*NICE Annual Luncheon Oct. 17, 2023, Bartle Hall
•Next Meeting: 8 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, Mark One Electric Co., Inc.
•M/S/C to adjourn at 9 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.
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