MISSOURI STATE LAND SURVEY AUTHORITY
Minutes of Meeting
November 11, 1971
The meeting of the Land Survey Authority, November 11, 1971, was called to order by Chairman Daniel Kennedy at 9:10 a.m. at the Land Survey Building, Rolla. Present were Authority members James Anderson, Richard Barr, and Willard Eckhardt. Dr. Larry D. Fellows, Assistant State Geologist, and Robert E. Myers, State Land Surveyor, were also present.
Minutes of the October 14, 1971 meeting were reviewed. Motion was made by James Anderson, seconded by Richard Barr, that the minutes be approved as read. Motion carried.
Trial balance sheets for the month of October were reviewed. Mr. Kennedy suggested that contractural estimates be recorded in our bookkeeping. It was agreed.
Mr. Myers reported that the Repair and Replacement request from the Governor's Emergency Fund had been refused, but a letter had been written requesting permission to use $1500 of our Operations fund for emergency repair. It was also reported that a request for an emergency appropriation of $3800 had been sent to the Budget Office.
Mr. Myers stated that the Survey Authority had been notified to appear before the Senate Appropriation Committee on November 30th at 10:00 a.m. for 1972-73 budget hearing. It was agreed that the entire Authority would attend this hearing and hold its next meeting in Jefferson City following the hearing.
The Legislative Fiscal Committee report was reviewed by Authority members.
Copies of two executed contracts, one with Burton Granat of Microtek and the second with Herman Kaller of Bangert & Kaller, were presented by Mr. Myers. Mr. Myers requested approval to extend the Bangert & Kaller contract to a maximum of $1200 and include additional stations. It was the consensus of the Authority members that if all five stations called for in the original contract cannot be substantially searched and evaluated at the specified rate for $500 or less, then only as many stations as can be completed at the specified rate for not more than $500 shall be searched and evaluated and no work should be done on any remaining stations. It will be determined at a later meeting whether there shall be an additional contract or contracts for any balance of these stations or any related stations.
In relation to the contract with Mr. Burton Granat, it was the consensus that a maximum of $500 be expended under the microtek contract dated October 29, 1971 (the limit of Mr. Myer's authority), and in view of the fact that the executed contract appears to be open-ended, Mr. Myers should take appropriate steps to give notice to Mircotek of said maximum. No additional contract or contracts relating to the same subject matter shall be entered into without special approval from the Board.
Mr. Myers requested approval from Authority members to proceed with negotiations with National Geodetic Surveys in cooperative efforts in the Springfield coordinate work. Authority members were receptive to possible technical and financial assistance for the project. It was agreed that Mr. Myers investigate this project more thoroughly and prepare a proposal to be submitted to the Authority for approval.
Mr. Myers presented the following for review and discussion:
1. Sketch for standard brass caps and recommended it be
adopted by the SLSA. Approved with minor change in wording.
2. Proposed the use of concrete monuments and copperweld
rods. Approved by Authority.
3. Authority to purchase brass caps, concrete monuments
and copperweld rods; total cost $1017.50. Approved.
4. Reported that $66,481 had been received from the User
Fee during the first quarter of FY 71-72 according to
figures from the State Treasurer's office, and $85,493
according to Mr. Hatcher, chief accountant for the
State of Missouri. Using these figures it is estimated
approximately $240,000 will be realized from the User
Fee for the entire year.
5. Reported Norman L. Brown had been contacted and would
begin work with the Land Survey on January 1, 1972.
6. Application of Dr. Stevens from University of Missouri-
Rolla for employment to assist in preparing land survey
standards. Authority members recommended that Mr. Myers
investigate more fully the legality of hiring personnel
from the University. This was referred to executive
meeting.
7. Revised positions for 1971-72 Personal Services budget.
Adjourned for lunch.
8. Corner restoration forms. Changes were suggested and a
revised copy will be completed and copies sent to
Authority members before the next meeting.
9. The mailing list (2,266 names) compiled for forthcoming
issues of Surveying Bulletin.
It was agreed that Mr. Myers will prepare a copy of the "Surveying Bulletin" and forward to Authority members for comment.
Mr. Myers reported on his recent trip to Kansas City.
Mr. Myers related that at present it appeared the Mined Land Reclamation Commission would not occupy Office 116 in the Land Survey Building. It was agreed that the Land Survey would use this office.
Mr. Myers asked for quidance on whether Federal agencies should be required to have surveys done by registered surveyors, and if the surveyor is not registered, should the surveys be recorded. Mr. Eckhardt will study this and give guidance at a later date.
Base maps being prepared by the SLSA were reviewed by Authority members.
Mr. Myers informed Authority members of recent and upcoming talks by himself and Mr. Jacobs.
It was agreed that a study should be made by Mr. Jacobs on possible fees for SLSA publications, and this study be presented at the next meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m.
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Transcribed by Steven E. Weible
