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CHAPTER OFFICER
Jonathan Gano, President
City of Springfield (417) 864-1961
Ty Abbott, Vice President
The Sterling Co. (314) 487-0440
Eric Landwehr, Senior Treasurer
Cole County (573) 636-3614
Tod Fagan, Secretary/Treasurer
Laclede Gas Company, (314) 658-5496
Bill Schwer, Past President
City of Ellisville, (636) 227-9660
Mike Geisel, Chapter Delegate
Bill Schwer, Chapter Alternate Delegate
John Collins, Director
(2012-2014)
Paul Verheyen, Director
(2012-2013)
Gary Scheipeter, Director
(2012-2013)
Lee Cannon, Director
(2013-2015)
Steve Schultz, Director
(2013-2015)
John Sullivan, Director
(2013-2015)
ST. LOUIS BRANCH OFFICERS
Chris Boyd, Chair
CH2M Hill, (314) 503-8095
Anne Lamitola, Vice Chair
City of Ladue (314) 993-5665
Mike Busch, Secretary
Oates Associates, Inc. (314) 588-8381
Len Madalon, Treasurer
EDM, Inc. (314) 335-6945
Brian McGownd, Past Chair
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer, (314) 768-6396
Steve Schenck, Street Superintendent Program
Wade Montgomery, Membership
Paul Wojciechowski, Education
Bryson Baker, Golf Outing
Glenn Smith, Inspectors Course
Vijay Bhasin, Inspectors Course
Tony Russo, Activities Committee
Colleen West, Community Outreach
Al Herl, Communications
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2013 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
St. Louis Branch APWA Luncheon
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Social Networking 11:30 am
Meeting 12:00 pm
Cost is $20 for members and $25 for non-members
Orlando’s
2050 Dorsett Village Plaza
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
Sheryl L. Hodges, D.E., P.E., L.P.G.
St. Louis County Director of Public Works
We are now accepting payments in advance.
You may pay by credit card by selecting the PaypPal option and clicking on the PayPal logo.
You are then given the option to pay with a PayPal account or a credit card.
Payment at the door is still an option and can be selected when submitting a reservation.
RSVP by Noon on Monday, August 19, 2013
Click here to RSVP for the lunch
August 22, 2013 Branch Meeting, Sheryl Hodges with St.
Louis County Director of Public Works
August 25-28, 2013 APWA National Congress (Chicago, Ill.)
September 26, 2013 Branch Meeting with A.P.A.
October 24, 2013 Branch Meeting
November 3-5, 2013 Missouri Chapter Fall Conference
(Lake of the Ozarks)
December 12, 2013 Branch Holiday Lunch at Hollywood Casino
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August, 2013
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Missouri Chapter APWA Awards
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The Missouri Chapter APWA is accepting applications for the following end of the year awards. Nominations are being accepted for the following awards:
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The D Squared Award is the highest recognition award presented by the Missouri Chapter of APWA. It was
established in 1992 to recognize individuals who exemplify excellence and dedication in serving the public
and the public interest through outstanding achievements and performance in the field of Public Works.
The D Squared Award was named to commemorate and recognize the services of Mr. Allan B. Dieckgraefe
and Mr. Walter Davidson, who both worked untiringly on behalf of APWA, the Missouri Chapter and the
goals of the organization.
Public Works Leader of the Year
The Public Works Leader of the Year award seeks to inspire excellence and dedication in public service by
recognizing the outstanding career service achievements of individual public works professionals and offi-
cials, from both the public and private sectors. The primary focus of the award is on career service to the
public works profession rather than on any one single event or project.
Professional Engineer of the Year
The Professional Engineer of the Year Award seeks to inspire excellence and dedication in the private and
public sectors by recognizing the outstanding career service achievements of engineering and technology
professionals. The primary focus of this award is recognition of exceptional leadership and management in
the Public Works Profession.
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Any group, individual, or governmental entity may nominate candidates.
Nominations are particularly encouraged from the Chapter membership.
Self-nominations are not accepted. Original submittal should include a nomination form and supporting
documentation that clearly addresses the eligibility requirements and the candidate’s professional work.
Three copies of the submittal are required.
Nominations must be submitted to the Awards Committee no later than
Friday, September 27, 2013. The presentation shall be made during the Fall Chapter Meeting and will
consist of an engraved plaque. The selected candidate will be featured in the Chapter Publications
For additional information on the scholarships and application forms,
please contact Mr. Lee Cannon
Crawford, Bunte, Brammeier
1830 Craig Park Court, Suite 209
St. Louis, MO. 63146
Phone: 314-878-6644
Fax: 314-878-5876
or visit the Missouri Chapter APWA website, at http://missouri.apwa.net/
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St. Louis Metro Branch Meeting Minutes
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July 18, 2013 Meeting Minutes
St. Louis Metro Branch of MO Chapter
This month’s meeting was a joint meeting, hosted by the St. Louis Post of the Society of American Military
Engineers (SAME). Post President Janet Ulivi called the meeting to order and led the group in the Pledge of
Allegiance. She then introduced Chairman Boyd.
Announcements
Online Payments:
The branch has started using an online reservation system and accepting payments by credit card for all branch
activities including monthly luncheons. The Chapter has created an account through Constant Contact and the
branch will now share that cost with the chapter. The branch is also testing a cell phone swipe account that
will allow members to pay by credit card on site at an event.
Awards:
The Missouri Chapter is accepting applications for the end of the year awards.
D Squared Award
Public Works Leader of the Year award
Professional Engineer of the Year award
Awards will be presented at the Fall Conference. The deadline for submitting nominations is September 27,
2013.
Upcoming Conferences:
The 2013 International Public Works Congress & Exposition will be held in Chicago, IL, August 25 – 28.
The Missouri Chapter will be hosting the 2013 Fall Conference at The Lodge of the Four Seasons in Lake
Ozark, Missouri on November 4 - 5.
Communications:
Please send all chapter or branch correspondence that needs to be emailed out to membership to Al Herl
([email protected]) with Laclede Gas, chair for the communications committee. You can now follow us
on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Links to sign up are located on our website.
The next meeting will be held on Thursday, August 23rd, 2013. Our speaker will be Ms. Sheryl Hodges, Di-
rector of St. Louis County’s Departments of Highways and Traffic and Public Works.
Adjourned.
APWA National Congress
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The Best Show in Public Works
August 25–28, 2013
McCormick Place, Lakeside Center, Chicago, IL
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2013 Missouri Chapter APWA Fall Conference
The Missouri Chapter APWA will host its 2013 Fall Conference in Lake Ozark, Missouri from Sunday, November
3rd, 2013 through Tuesday, November 5th, 2013. The event will take place at the Lodge of Four Seasons. The con-
ference will once again include a get acquainted social on Sunday evening, presentations on Monday and Tuesday,
continental breakfast and lunch on Monday, evening lake cruise on Monday and breakfast on Tuesday.
Presentation topics include Community & Media Relations, DNR, Performance Based Specifications, FHWA, MoDOT, Public
Works Work Order Systems, Traffic Safety and Security, Polymer Advancements in Stormwater and Sanitary Sewer Piping and
many others.
The fall conference will also feature vendor support opportunities. Space is limited, and vendors will be accepted on a
first-come, first-served basis. Sponsorship opportunities are also available for the Get Acquainted Social on Sunday
evening. Please contact Mr. Gary Scheipeter at [email protected] for more information.
Hotel reservations, program information and attendee registration details will be coming soon!
Please contact Mr. Lee Cannon [email protected] 314-878-6644
or Ms. April Giesmann [email protected] 314-434-8898 for more information on the conference.
We look forward to seeing you at the lake!
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2014 Mid-America Conference and Exhibit Show
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Monday, August 26, 2013
THE FALLS GOLF CLUB
O’FALLON, MISSOURI
FOUR-PERSON SCRAMBLE $120 PER GOLFER *
For more information, contact Rick Brown
Phone: 636-812-4211 Email: [email protected]
18th Annual MoDOT Partners Charity Golf Classic ~ approaching a quarter of a million charity dollars!!!
Click here for more information
MoDOT Partners Fall Charity Golf Classic
May 21-23, 2014, brings the “MID-AM” triennial tradition back to the Overland Park Convention Cen-
ter, when the five Mid-America Chapters (Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and KC Metro) will once
again host the APWA Mid-America Conference & Exhibit Show. Since 1983, this four-state education
and exposition extravaganza has brought hundreds of public works administration and operations per-
sonnel, design and construction professionals, and vendors of equipment, supplies and services to the
public works industry.
Please contact Mr. Gary Schiepeter at [email protected] , Mr. John Frerking at jfrerk-
[email protected] or Ms. Cynthia Mitchell [email protected] for more information.
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MINK 2013 Local Roads Conference
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It is that time of the year once again!
The MINK 2013 Local Roads Conference is scheduled for September 25-26, 2013 from noon to noon,
at the Stoney Creek Inn in St. Joseph, MO. Please see attached registration form. If you are interested in
attending, please fill this out and fax it back to Kristi at 573-341-7245.
Last day to get the conference rate for Stoney Creek is August 28th, 2013.
MINK brings together local roads officials, state DOTs and FHWA divisions
in Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas. Highway officials from any state are
welcome to attend. Technical and administrative topics are discussed in depth.
Reserve your hotel room now for MINK.
Stoney Creek Inn
1201 North Woodbine Road
St. Joseph, MO
Call Stoney Creek Inn at (800) 659-2220
and ask for the “MINK Conference”
rate of $86 per night.
Conference rate good through August 28.
Registration is $60, which covers costs for
the meeting rooms, dinner, and breaks.
Questions? Call Kristi at (573) 341-7200
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Events
American Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (APBP) Webinar Sessions
Topic: APBP Getting Better Data for Better Decisions Improving Perf. Measures and Outcomes
Date: August 21, 2013
Location: MoDOT TMC Room 209
Time: 2 pm – 3:00 pm
Click here for more information
Topic: APBP Integrating Spacial Data to Develop Community Priorities
Date: September 18, 2013
Location: MoDOT TMC Room 209
Time: 2 pm – 3:00 pm
Click here for more information
Topic: Using Photo Enforcement to Improve Pedestrian Safety
Date: October 16, 2013
Location: MoDOT TMC Room 209
Time: 2 pm – 3:00 pm
Click here for more information
Sponsors:
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Events Cont.
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Stormwater - Green Infrastructure Maintenance
Date: August 1, 2013
Location: City of Maryland Height’s Center (City Hall) at 11911 Dorsett Rd
Time: 10am - Noon
Sponsor: APWA STL
Green infrastructure for stormwater management is being adopted across the continent. Unlike single-
purpose gray stormwater infrastructure, which uses pipes to dispose of rainwater, green infrastructure uses
vegetation and soil to manage rainwater where it falls.
By weaving natural processes into the built environment, green infrastructure provides not only stormwater
management, but can also improve air quality and help mitigate flooding.
The utilization of bio swales, permeable pavements, rain gardens, bio retention cells and constructed wetlands
improves water quality and enhances a community’s aesthetic– but requires a well thought-out maintenance
plan. Crew activities can include bank stabilization, vegetation management, debris removal, pollutant and
litter collection in addition to pipe and storm drain maintenance.
This session will explore how some communities are meeting the challenges of maintaining green infrastruc-
ture. Content will include information on the International BMP Database, what to include in written mainte-
nance plans, performance data monitoring, training and education for employees or volunteers, compliance
mechanisms and funding sources for maintenance.
After viewing this program, participants will be better able to:
Determine resource needs for managing green infrastructure
Communicate advantages of green infrastructure to staff and community
Integrate maintenance into the design of best management practices
This program has been approved for .2 CEUs or 2 PDHs. Please note there is a $7 fee per non-member indi-
vidual requesting CEUs - there is no fee for members.
Click here for registration form
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Events Cont.
Do you know DIRT (Damage Information Reporting Tool)?
Date: August 8, 2013
Location: City of Maryland Height’s Center (City Hall) at 11911 Dorsett Rd
Time: 10am - Noon
Sponsor: APWA STL
Every Public Works agency has to deal with damage to their community’s infrastructure in the pursuit of 21st
Century conveniences. Ideally steps are taken to minimize damage to existing infrastructure but that’s not al-
ways the case.
The Common Ground Alliance (CGA ) was formed to in an effort to promote effective damage prevention
through shared stakeholder responsibility. The Common Ground Alliance (CGA) is a member-driven associa-
tion dedicated to ensuring public safety, environmental protection, and the integrity of services by promoting
effective damage prevention practices, recommendations for future use, Best Practices identification & promo-
tion, and damage information reporting.
This session will focus on damage information reporting via the use of CGA’s Damage Information Reporting
Tool (DIRT).
Data collection allows the CGA to identify root causes, perform trend analysis, and help educate all stake-
holders so that damages can be reduced through effective practices and procedures. DIRT provides a method
for collecting damage data on a national level.
The primary purpose in collecting underground facility damage data is to analyze data, to learn why events
occur, and how actions by industry can prevent them in the future; thereby, ensuring the safety and protection
of people and the infrastructure. Come see how you agency can participate.
After viewing this program, participants will be better able to:
Explain what the DIRT data collection does to protect underground infrastructure
Identify what DIRT IS and is NOT
Recognize why “your story matters” and how to participate
Advocate Best Practices and explain the relationship between Damage Reporting and Best Practices
Discern the ways to use DIRT for damage data collection, reporting, and submission
Use the Annual DIRT Report findings and recommendations to spot issues and improve facility protection
Click here for the registration form
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Employment Opportunity
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All-New APWA Workzone:
A Better Experience for Job Seekers!
Public works professionals are essential in keeping communities running smoothly and safely, the way the public ex-
pects. Whether they’re maintaining roadways and parks, operating public transportation, making sure the drinking wa-
ter is safe, or doing the necessary things needed to get a city back into working order after an emergency, these profes-
sionals provide essential services to their communities.
The APWA WorkZone website works to create an ideal environment for those in the public works community. A
place where employers with open positions can gain access to the most qualified job candidates, and job seekers can
search the entire country for the right public works job opening for them. Whether you’re looking for a new co-worker
or a new employer, WorkZone can help you find the perfect match.
Traffic Engineer
Kuhlmann design Group, Inc. (www.kdginc.com) is seeking candidates for the position of Civil Traffic Engineer. Can-
didate must be a licensed P.E. in Missouri, or able to become licensed, as well as a licensed P.T.O.E. with four to ten
years experience in Traffic and Transportation. Familiarity with site and transportation design elements and standards
preferred. Candidates should possess a good working knowledge of HCS (Highway Capacity Software), Synchro,
CADD, Civil 3D Design Software, experience using MicroStation and GeoPAK a plus.
Civil/Project Engineer
Kuhlmann design Group, Inc. (www.kdginc.com) is seeking candidates for the position of Civil Project Engineer. Can-
didate must be a licensed P.E. in Missouri, or able to become licensed, with four to ten years experience in Civil/Site
Development and Transportation. A background in Sanitary/Storm Water design and familiarity with site and transporta-
tion design elements and standards preferred. Candidates should possess a good working knowledge of CADD and Civil
3D Design Software, experience using MicroStation and GeoPAK a plus.
Competitive benefit package.
Kuhlmann design Group, Inc.
66 Progress Parkway
St. Louis, Missouri 63043
t: 314.434.8898 › f: 314.434.8280
kdginc.com
Please send resumes and cover letter to [email protected], reference the APWA posting, as well as the position for
which you are applying.
EOE - D/M/F/V
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Welcome New Members
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The Missouri Chapter APWA recently reached a milestone in membership.
The chapter currently has 542 members. This is the largest membership level in over four years.
This is a testament to everyone involved in the organization.
Please welcome the following new members:
Ms. Anne McClay
Project Coordinator
City of Rolla, Missouri
Mr. Justin Naber
Director –Midwest Region
Fred Weber, Inc.
Mr. August Schaller
Assistant General Manager-Utilities
City of Monett, Missouri
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2013 Missouri Chapter APWA Sponsorships
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2013 Missouri Chapter APWA Sponsorships Cont.
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2013 APWA Missouri Chapter Sponsorship Benefits
Platinum Level
$750 +
Gold Level
$500—$749
Silver Level
$250—$499
Bronze Level
$150—$249
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2013 APWA Missouri Chapter Sponsorship Commitment Form
Please select your sponsorship level by adding your amount of sponsorship next to the appro-priate level:
Select one:
Platinum Level - $750 +
Gold Level - $500 - $749
Silver Level - $250 - $499
Bronze Level - $150 - $249
Name
Company _
Address _
City, State, Zip _
Phone_ Fax _________________________
Email _______________________________________________________
Please make checks payable to: Missouri Chapter APWA (APWA Federal Tax Identification Number 36-2202880)
Mail this form and payment to: Eric Landwehr APWA Missouri Chapter Treasurer Cole County Public Works 5055 Monticello Rd.
Jefferson City, MO 65109
2013 Missouri Chapter APWA Sponsorships Cont.
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