MISSOURI STATE LAND SURVEY AUTHORITY
Minutes of Meeting
August 9, 1972
The meeting of the State Land Survey Authority was called to order by Chairman Kennedy at 9:00 a.m., August 9, 1972 at the State Land Survey Building, Rolla. Present besides Mr. Kennedy were James Anderson, Richard Barr, Willard Eckhardt, Larry Fellows and Robert Myers.
The minutes of the July 18th meeting were reviewed. Suggested corrections and revisions were made. Minutes approved.
Mr. Myers stated that the SLSA had contacted all major suppliers of computers, and salesmen from both Olivetti and Wang Industries had been in the office to demonstrate different model computers. A representative from Hewlett-Packard will be in the office on August 10 to demonstrate a computer from that company.
Mr. Myers listed different advantages and disadvantages of the computers he had seen demonstrated to date, and it is his opinion at this time, that the Wang #700 is the machine best suited to the needs of the SLSA. There was then discussion as to whether, if the Wang #700 was purchased for $8500, there would be enough funds remaining to purchase the EDM equipment as previously planned. Mr. Myers stated that he is presently evaluating EDM equipment to determine if the short or medium range equipment would be more advantageous at this time.
It was suggested by Mr. Fellows and agreed by Authority members, that a decision on purchase of the computer be delayed until Mr. Myers had time to further evaluate the medium range EDM equipment.
Mr. Kennedy stated that it was his opinion a letter should be written to the Governor, signed by the appointed Authority members, requesting that additional funds for the SLSA for FY 72-73 be included in the Special Session this fall. It was agreed that the letter should state that without full return of the User Fee, Authority members did not feel they could adequately fulfill the objectives of the SLSA as stated in the Law.
An attempt was made to make an appointment to meet with the Governor on August 10 or 11. The Governor was out of the office and would not return until the morning of August 11. Mr. Eckhardt will attempt to contact the Governor on that morning and will advise Mr. Myers on details of the call. Mr. Myers will prepare a letter to be sent or hand carried, depending upon Mr. Eckhardt's conversation with Governor Hearnes on August 11.
It was agreed that an additional $100,000 for FY 72-73 will be requested in the Special Session if possible. If this is not feasible, the request will be included in the Emergency appropriation bill in January.
Adjourned for lunch.
The Authority members observed the Wang computer that is on loan to the State Land Survey Authority on this date.
Authority members reviewed and discussed the "Missouri State Land Survey Authority Minimum Standards for Property Boundary Surveys," and it was agreed that these standards, with appropriate additions and corrections, should be published and go in effect on January 1, 1973.
A first draft of the 1973-74 budget was briefly reviewed.
It was agreed that the next meeting of the Land Survey Authority would be held August 31, 1972.
Meeting adjourned at 4:55 p.m.
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Transcribed by Steven E. Weible
