Minutes of Meeting
State Land Survey Authority
July 20, 1971
The meeting of the Land Survey Authority was called to order by Chairman Kennedy at 10:00 a.m., July 20, 1971, at the Authority Building, Rolla, Missouri. Present were Authority Members Anderson, Barr, Eckhardt and Hayes, and Robert Myers, State Land Surveyor.
Minutes of the June 23rd meeting were reviewed and after minor corrections approved by the Authority members.
Myers presented the financial report for 1970-71 and reviewed expenditures for June supplemental. Report was approved.
Kennedy recommended that reporting of 1971-72 budget should be on a quarterly basis rather than monthly. Agreed to by Authority members and Myers.
The 1971-72 request for allotment on a quarterly basis was reviewed and the following forms were presented to show how the request for allotment was computed: Additions, personal services (by actual salaries and salary according to budget), and operations. The request was approved as shown.
Authority members approved a $25 per month pay raise for Jacobs according to the Personnel Board's revised Comensation Plan (as approved by Governor Hearnes), effective July 1, 1971.
Myers asked for approval for two positions, Chief Survey Operations and Engineer Technician. Approval given.
Myers stated that instructions for preparation of the 1972-73 budget had been received and explained that allotments must be broken down into project costs.
Recent correspondence of interest was reviewed by Myers. Kennedy suggested that a record be kept on correspondence and replies for Authority member review.
Adjourned for lunch.
Meeting reconvened at 1:00 p.m. with Authority members in executive session.
Following the executive session, Kennedy stated that the Survey "Rules and Regulations" would be updated to cover state vehicles and equipment. Eckhardt will author the revision.
Myers suggested that one person be assigned responsibility for all vehicles. Kennedy suggested that it would come under administrative services.
Kennedy suggested, and agreed to by other members, that the possibility of obtaining a mercury light for the parking area be investigated.
The attendance of the State Land Surveyor at professional meetings was discussed. It was agreed that according to present Authority rules and regulations, expenses for attendance of the State Land Surveyor at professional meetings in the State will be paid by the Survey Authority.
It was agreed that salary will be paid during attendance at meetings outside the State, but that reimbursement of expenses must be approved for each individual meeting.
It was agreed that: Myers could complete present professional committee commitments to the completion of their term; future professional committee commitments should be accepted only when closely related to Survey Authority work.
Kennedy stated that the Authority approved attendance of the State Land Surveyor at National ACSM meetings.
After discussion, a vote was taken and it was agreed that the Authority would pay Myer's expenses to the ACSM meeting in San Francisco, September 8-11.
Recent talks by Myers and Jacobs were presented for review.
Myers suggested that a depository be established in the Authority Building. He asked for opinions on acquiring vertical and horizontal control records from the Missouri Geological Survey. Hayes stated that he felt it was the Land Survey's duty, rather than Missouri Geological Survey, to store and dispense this information. Discussion followed and it was agreed that the records should be obtained.
It was agreed that Anderson, Barr, Kennedy, Eckhardt and Myers would meet to set up prime objectives and goals; list priorities; and revise statutes. August 2, at 8:00 a.m., was agreed upon for the meeting.
Myers suggested the possibility of a newsletter being prepared and mailed. Anderson suggested that the newsletter contain pictures of interest as well as articles.
Myers informed the Authority of surveying records received from the estate of Chris Johnson, Warrensburg, donated to the Survey by Mr. Johnson's daughter.
Myers asked for opinions on a proposed project at Earth City concerning evaluation of geodetic control. The project was discussed with no definite action resulting.
Myers pointed out changes in the UMR-MSLSA agreement which had been signed by UMR on July 19, 1971, and returned to Myers for signature. Kennedy asked that Eckhardt review the agreement and report to the Authority on August 2nd.
Meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m.
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Transcribed by Steven E. Weible
