ACEC of Delaware EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MINUTES

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Le Chameleon Room, Christina Hilton, Newark, DE

 

Meeting called to order: 10:30 am

 

Attendees:

Mike Karia                        Executive Director                                                       MK Consulting

Tim Anderson                                    National Director                                       Karins and Associates

Ted Januszka                    President                                                                        Pennoni Associates

Mario Gangemi                Treasurer                   /Programs                                   Duffield Associates

Mike Angelo                    Secretary/Transportation                         McCormick Taylor

Ted Williams                    National VP/Legislative                          Landmark Engineering

Bruce Jones                      Environmental                                            Greenstone Engineering

Tom DeLorimier              Environmental                                            URS

Shane Minner                                     Education/Public Relations                   Landmark Engineering

Steve Johns                      New Castle County                                                      VanDemark & Lynch

Dave DuPlessis                Membership                                                JMT

 

Not Present:

Brian Carbaugh               Affiliate Members                                      Artesian Water Co

Mike Riemann                                   Kent County                                                Becker Morgan

Rhett Ruggerio                Legislative /Lobby

Jessica Nichols                                  Sussex County                                           Meridian

Scott Rathfon                                     Vice President                                             Century Engineering

 

Minutes

Treasurer’s Report – Mario Gangemi

A treasurer’s report consisting of an account balances report, budget report and accounts receivable (A/R) report for December 2009 were reviewed and approved by the board.

Executive Director’s Report – Mike Karia

The board discussed delinquent dues by Desmond A. Baker & Associates, LLC and Endecon, Inc.. Each firm has not paid dues for a very long period time despite numerous delinquency notices. The board approved removing Baker and Endecon from membership until such time that all past dues are settled. ACEC-DE will not pursue collection of delinquent dues from Baker or Endecon.

Ted Williams recommended that ACEC-DE contribute a $500 donation each year to the Minuteman Fund. Mario and Mike will review the budget.

ACEC-DE achieved our 2009 PAC goal, one of 29 states to do so.

Legislative Committee – Ted Williams/Rhett Ruggerio

Meeting was held with State Senator McBride. Items to present at the Joint Finance Committee were discussed at the meeting. Senator McBride agreed to attend a monthly meeting at a later date.

A meeting will be held with ACEC, DCA, Central Delaware Chamber, and Committee of 100 to discuss transportation funding. The meeting will include discussions on potential new toll revenues, para-transit spending and the DelDOT Capital Transportation Program.

Ted noted that a recommendation to use $125 million in GARVEE funds for funding US 301 RW and PE came out of committee.

Ray Harbeson and Ted to meet with Senator Carper on Friday, January 29 to discuss ACEC issues.

Action item – Mike to get legislative agenda out to all legislators within the next several weeks.

National Directors Report – Tim Anderson

Tim discussed a push by ACEC to support using TARP funds on infrastructure improvement projects. Tim noted that ACEC is pushing for funding to be used not just for shovel ready projects but for long term projects. Tim discussed upcoming items concerning budget that will be voted on during national meeting. The national meeting will be held 4/25/10 in Washington D.C. The federal transportation bill will in all likelihood not be acted on until after midterm elections.

Membership – Dave Duplessis

No report available.

Dave suggested adding TetraTech, Gannett Fleming and WRA to membership.

Affiliate membership possibilities would be Bright Fields and Remline.

Program Committee – Mario Gangemi

DelTech Program overview (representatives from all 3 Counties) – March

Another potential meeting is Dave Culver, General Manager of NCCDLU

Other topics for discussion include forums:

-        Professional liability insurance issues

-        Land use throughout the state

John Carney offered to speak. It was suggested to invite him for May. Other candidates could be invited.

Transportation Committee – Mike Angelo

No report provided.

Environmental Committee – Bruce Jones/Tom DeLorimier

Report provided (attached).

Board approved nominating DNREC Soil and Water Conservation for QBS Award.

New Castle County Committee – Steve Johns

Dave Diefenthaler will take over for Steve in February.

Report provided from 12/7/09 and 1/11/10 meeting.

Kent County Committee – Mike Riemann

No report provided.

Sussex County Committee – Jessica Nichols

No report provided.

Education/Public Relations Committee – Shane Minner

4 Scholarship applications received. Dave D. will assist in review and recommendation.

No report provided.

Affiliate Membership – Brian Carbaugh

No report available.

Other Items – Ted Januszka

In June meeting Ted J. wants to discuss potential candidates for YEOY and EOY to be nominated by ACEC-DE.

Executive Committee Meeting adjourned at approximately 11:45 am.

The next ACEC-DE Executive Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 10:30 am at the Christiana Hilton, Le Chameleon Room.