May2709 FWEA Mtg Mins

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May2709 FWEA Mtg Mins
PAST PRESIDENT:
Howard Wegis
Lee County Utilities
P.O. Box 398
Fort Myers, FL 33902
239-479-8181
[email protected]
PRESIDENT
Pamela Holcomb, P.E.
CH2M Hill
510 W. Lake Mary Blvd.
Sanford, FL 32773
407-665-2033
[email protected]
WEF DELEGATES:
Mike Cliburn, P.E.
AECOM
320 E. South St.
Orlando, FL 32801
407-425-1100
[email protected]
Board of Directors Meeting
May 27, 2009
CH2M Hill Office in Orlando, Florida
Kartik Vaith, P.E.
CDM
8659 Baypine Road, Suite200
Jacksonville, FL 32256
904-731-7109
[email protected]
FWEA DIRECTORS:
Scott Kelly, P.E.
JEA
21 W. Church Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202
904-665-4642
[email protected]
Brian Shields, P.E.
Palm Beach Co. Utilities
8100 Forest Hill Blvd.
West Palm Beach, FL 33412
561-493-6081
[email protected]
Christine Miranda, P.E.
AECOM
3550 SW Corporate Pkwy.
Palm City, FL 34990
772-219-2948
[email protected]
PRESIDENT
ELECTELECT
PRESIDENT
VICE PRESIDENT
SECRETARY/TREASURER
John Giachino
Fred Rapach
Nabil Muhaisen
Patricia DiPiero,
Parsons
South Florida WMD
St. Johns River Water Mgmt Dist.
Lee County Utilities
2420 Lakemont
Ave.
#450
1555 Gun Club Road
975 Keller Road
1500 Monroe St.
Orlando,
FL 32814
West Palm
Bch, FL 33406
Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
Fort Myers, FL 33901
407-702-6868
(561) 682-2283
407-659-6640
239-533-8534
[email protected]
[email protected] [email protected]
[email protected]
The regularly scheduled Board of Directors meeting of the Florida Water Environment
Association met at the offices of CH2M Hill, Orlando, Florida. Officers in attendance were:
Pamela Holcomb, Jessica Weatherby, Tom Lothrop, Nabil Muhaisen, Mike Cliburn, Christine
Miranda, and Bill Heller. Scott Kelly, Patty DiPiero and Brian Shields participated by telephone.
Committee Chair Brian Houston was in attendance. Holly Hanson, Executive Manager acted as
reporting secretary.
I.
Call to Order: President Holcomb called the meeting to order at 9:45 A.M.
II. Roll Call: Patricia DiPiero called the roll. A quorum was present.
Jessica Weatherby, P.E.
Jones Edmunds & Associates
1100 Cesery Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32211
904-744-5401
[email protected]
III. Minutes: Minutes from the April 5, 2009 Board meeting were reviewed. Nabil Muhaisen
made a motion to accept the Minutes as presented with corrections. Tom Lothrop
seconded and motion carried.
MANUFACTURERS REP:
Albert “Bill” Heller
ABS Pumps
486 Moffat Loop
Orlando, FL 32765
407-416-4973
[email protected]
IV. Finance Committee Report: Nabil Muhaisen reported the Finance Committee Meeting met
and money is still tight. The Total Cash is $246,390.97. Profit and Loss Statement shows our
current cash on hand quite low.
MUTUAL ORGANIZATIONS:
Elizabeth Perez, P.E.
Brown and Caldwell
1475 CentrePark Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
561-515-6246
[email protected]
UTILITY COUNCIL PRES:
James Oskowis
City of Tallahassee
300 S. Adams St.
Tallahassee, FL 32301
850-891-1090
[email protected]
OPERATIONS COUNCIL REP:
Joseph Cheatham
City of Tallahassee
3805B Springhill Road
Tallahassee, FL 32311
850-891-1009
[email protected]
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR:
Thomas L. Lothrop, P.E.
321 Pickering Court
Longwood, FL 32779
407-788-9321
[email protected]
EXECUTIVE MANAGER:
Holly M. Hanson
P. O. Box 2814
Windermere, FL 34786
407-363-7751
[email protected]
V. WEF Directors Report: Mike Cliburn had conference call with Phyllis Ross of WEF on May
12th on FWEAs MA relationship. Idea was how we could best work together or WEF support
the local MAs. Main focus was for us to get information to our Committees and membership.
VI. Executive Manager’s Report: Holly Hanson provided an update on the following:
• Web Partnering continues to grow at $435/each as we have 10 active sponsors.
• FWEA events held at FWRC were a success. Anticipated revenue due to cost savings
implemented during the event should be near $30,000 for each organization for their
educational activities.
• Continue to improve website content, the “How Do I?” Instruction, functionality and
accessibility.
P.O. Box 2814 ∞ Windermere, FL 34786-2814
407-363-7751 Phone ∞ 407-370-3595 Fax
Http://www.fwea.org
PRESIDENT
Pamela Holcomb, P.E.
CH2M Hill
510 W. Lake Mary Blvd.
Sanford, FL 32773
407-665-2033
PAST PRESIDENT:
Howard Wegis
Lee County Utilities
P.O. Box 398
Fort Myers, FL 33902
239-479-8181
[email protected]
[email protected]
WEF DELEGATES:
Mike Cliburn, P.E.
AECOM
320 E. South St.
Orlando, FL 32801
407-425-1100
[email protected]
VII. Directors at Large Report:
A. Jessica Weatherby gave details on:
• Awards Committee met with Lilliam Pearson and she is now the Awards Chair person.
• Leadership Committee has been passed onto Stephanie Carbone.
• Leslie Samel’s Seminar Committee held a teleconference.
• Ken Blanton is chairing Continuing Education Committee.
• All Chapters are aware of budget situation and working on events.
• FWEA now has a FaceBook Account.
Kartik Vaith, P.E.
CDM
8659 Baypine Road, Suite200
Jacksonville, FL 32256
904-731-7109
[email protected]
FWEA DIRECTORS:
Scott Kelly, P.E.
JEA
21 W. Church Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202
904-665-4642
[email protected]
Brian Shields, P.E.
Palm Beach Co. Utilities
8100 Forest Hill Blvd.
West Palm Beach, FL 33412
561-493-6081
[email protected]
Christine Miranda, P.E.
AECOM
3550 SW Corporate Pkwy.
Palm City, FL 34990
772-219-2948
[email protected]
Jessica Weatherby, P.E.
Jones Edmunds & Associates
1100 Cesery Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32211
904-744-5401
[email protected]
F. Elizabeth Perez reported:
• All Committees have been contacted regarding hosting of events. The IWRC and
Central Florida Chapter are co-hosting a lunch in July.
• Florida Watershed Journal hosing an Annual Meeting May 29th in Gainesville.
VII. Utility Council Report: Preparing Annual Report with the end of the legislative season to
review 2009 accomplishments.
OPERATIONS COUNCIL REP:
Joseph Cheatham
City of Tallahassee
3805B Springhill Road
Tallahassee, FL 32311
VIII.
850-891-1009
[email protected]
EXECUTIVE MANAGER:
Holly M. Hanson
P. O. Box 2814
Windermere, FL 34786
407-363-7751
[email protected]
C. Patty DiPiero reported:
• Recently had Southeast Golf outing that was reasonably successful.
• Committees are aware of financial situation and are planning functions.
E. Christine Miranda reported:
• Prepared a quick survey to the Student Design Competition. Overall response was
favorable; they liked choosing their own design project. One of the advisor said the
judging criteria was hard because you can’t put the projects side-by-side.
MUTUAL ORGANIZATIONS:
Elizabeth Perez, P.E.
Brown and Caldwell
1475 CentrePark Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
561-515-6246
[email protected]
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR:
Thomas L. Lothrop, P.E.
321 Pickering Court
Longwood, FL 32779
407-788-9321
[email protected]
B. Scott Kelly announced:
• Government Affairs & International: Scott has volunteers to man that committee and
he will rewrite outlines.
• Water Charities: Combining activities with Engineers without Borders and have a
project schedule in Guatemala in honor of Don Maurer. Seeking $5,000 funds from
FWEA. First activity is a putting contest fundraiser.
• Liz Perez needs to work with Chris Ferraro on Water Reuse.
• Utilities Management Committee: Joe Cheatham’s name was listed on it and will be
working with Ray Grant.
• Collections Committee: Scott got involved during FWRC.
D. Brian Shields said the dinner meeting the Southeast Chapter held January 13th had about
60 people in attendance. Brian is working with Christine Miranda to make inroads into
FAU and their participation in the student design competition.
MANUFACTURERS REP:
Albert “Bill” Heller
ABS Pumps
486 Moffat Loop
Orlando, FL 32765
407-416-4973
[email protected]
UTILITY COUNCIL PRES:
James Oskowis
City of Tallahassee
300 S. Adams St.
Tallahassee, FL 32301
850-891-1090
[email protected]
PRESIDENT
ELECTELECT
PRESIDENT
VICE PRESIDENT
SECRETARY/TREASURER
John Giachino
Fred Rapach
Nabil Muhaisen
Patricia DiPiero,
Parsons
South Florida WMD
St. Johns River Water Mgmt Dist.
Lee County Utilities
2420 Lakemont
Ave.
#450
1555 Gun Club Road
975 Keller Road
1500 Monroe St.
Orlando,
FL 32814
West Palm
Bch, FL 33406
Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
Fort Myers, FL 33901
407-702-6868
(561) 682-2283
407-659-6640
239-533-8534
[email protected]
[email protected] [email protected]
[email protected]
MARC Report: Bill Heller said he has been visiting with different vendors on possible
joining the MARC. What needs to be established the benefits of being a member; cost of
joining; terms of agreement; establish an online registration link to pay by credit card; and
contact source for all.
P.O. Box 2814 ∞ Windermere, FL 34786-2814
407-363-7751 Phone ∞ 407-370-3595 Fax
Http://www.fwea.org
PRESIDENT
Pamela Holcomb, P.E.
CH2M Hill
510 W. Lake Mary Blvd.
Sanford, FL 32773
407-665-2033
PAST PRESIDENT:
Howard Wegis
Lee County Utilities
P.O. Box 398
Fort Myers, FL 33902
239-479-8181
[email protected]
WEF DELEGATES:
Mike Cliburn, P.E.
AECOM
320 E. South St.
Orlando, FL 32801
407-425-1100
[email protected]
Kartik Vaith, P.E.
CDM
8659 Baypine Road, Suite200
Jacksonville, FL 32256
904-731-7109
[email protected]
[email protected]
IX.
Operations Council Report: Joe Cheatham communicated with Chapters and Committees
on budget reductions. Big Bend held a bi-monthly meeting and had a speaker from Siemens.
Planning events in July, September, and Seminar in November. Big Bend offered to host a
webcast. Alliance with Florida Benchmarking Consortium. Gearing up for a FWRC
workshop. Operators Challenge had 3 teams and hope all 3 teams can attend WEFTEC. Joe
suggested some type of sponsorship to fund WEF reports.
X.
Strategic Planning & Memberships: Brian Houston reported they had a good meeting in
May and accomplishing brainstorming for Chapter & Committee business planning. Pam
asked if he had adequate support? The reformation of leadership is going to be influenced by
the Strategic Plan. Brian said perhaps help see where you are spending money and where
should we spend the money. Focusing on the fall for training.
XI.
Old Business: Tom Lothrop submitted a Report to the Board from the Finance Committee.
Several scenarios were presented and Board tabled discussion to a future date.
FWEA DIRECTORS:
Scott Kelly, P.E.
JEA
21 W. Church Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202
904-665-4642
[email protected]
Brian Shields, P.E.
Palm Beach Co. Utilities
8100 Forest Hill Blvd.
West Palm Beach, FL 33412
561-493-6081
[email protected]
PRESIDENT
ELECTELECT
PRESIDENT
VICE PRESIDENT
SECRETARY/TREASURER
John Giachino
Fred Rapach
Nabil Muhaisen
Patricia DiPiero,
Parsons
South Florida WMD
St. Johns River Water Mgmt Dist.
Lee County Utilities
2420 Lakemont
Ave.
#450
1555 Gun Club Road
975 Keller Road
1500 Monroe St.
Orlando,
FL 32814
West Palm
Bch, FL 33406
Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
Fort Myers, FL 33901
407-702-6868
(561) 682-2283
407-659-6640
239-533-8534
[email protected]
[email protected] [email protected]
[email protected]
XII. New Business: Don Maurer Scholarship that FWEA is trying to raise, $5,000 by First Coast
Chapter, AWWA $5,000, CDM paying for monument – about $30K. Nabil suggested we try
and get $1,000 or less from each Chapter to contribute to this.
Christine Miranda, P.E.
AECOM
3550 SW Corporate Pkwy.
Palm City, FL 34990
772-219-2948
[email protected]
XIII.
Jessica Weatherby, P.E.
Jones Edmunds & Associates
1100 Cesery Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32211
904-744-5401
[email protected]
MANUFACTURERS REP:
Albert “Bill” Heller
ABS Pumps
486 Moffat Loop
Orlando, FL 32765
407-416-4973
[email protected]
Adjournment: President Holcomb adjourned the meeting at 12:05 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Holly Hanson
Executive Manager and Reporting Secretary
MUTUAL ORGANIZATIONS:
Elizabeth Perez, P.E.
Brown and Caldwell
1475 CentrePark Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
561-515-6246
[email protected]
UTILITY COUNCIL PRES:
James Oskowis
City of Tallahassee
300 S. Adams St.
Tallahassee, FL 32301
850-891-1090
[email protected]
OPERATIONS COUNCIL REP:
Joseph Cheatham
City of Tallahassee
3805B Springhill Road
Tallahassee, FL 32311
850-891-1009
[email protected]
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR:
Thomas L. Lothrop, P.E.
321 Pickering Court
Longwood, FL 32779
407-788-9321
[email protected]
EXECUTIVE MANAGER:
Holly M. Hanson
P. O. Box 2814
Windermere, FL 34786
407-363-7751
[email protected]
P.O. Box 2814 ∞ Windermere, FL 34786-2814
407-363-7751 Phone ∞ 407-370-3595 Fax
Http://www.fwea.org