MISSOURI STATE LAND SURVEY AUTHORITY
Minutes of Meeting
February 8, 1973
The meeting of the State Land Survey Authority was called to order by Daniel Kennedy, Chairman, at 9:00 a.m., February 8th, at the Land Survey Authority Building, Rolla. Others present were James Anderson, Richard Barr, Larry Fellows and Robert Myers.
The minutes of the January 11 meeting were reviewed and minor changes suggested. Minutes approved.
The trial balance sheet for the month of January was approved.
The tentative agenda for the spring workshop sponsored by the Missouri Association of Registered Land Surveyors to be held at the Land Survey Authority Building in Rolla was reviewed and approved.
Mr. Myers stated that on January 22nd, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Eckhardt and himself had met with the House Appropriation Committee and submitted an amended supplemental request. The Governor's recommendation was for no additional funds; the Authority requested $20,425 to be appropriated for the supplemental request. On January 29th, Representatives Morgan and Wallis visited the Land Survey Authority office to further discuss the supplemental request. No word has been received on their recommendation as a result of these meetings. On February 6th, Messrs. Kennedy, Eckhardt and Myers appeared before the Appropriation Committee concerning the regular budget for 1973-1974. Mr. Myers reported no opposition was voiced concerning the SLSA appropriation request.
The Executive Request dated January 29, 1973, requesting that all contacts with the Legislature dealing with proposed legislation be cleared through the Governor's office and in specific through Mr. Valier, was reviewed. Mr. Myers stated he had been unable to contact Mr. Valier but Mr. Valier's secretary told him that all they wanted was a brief summary of the legislation to be presented. The requested information was submitted for House Bill #138.
House Bill #419 concerning reorganization of the Department of Business and Administration was reviewed. It was the consensus of the Authority that any opposition to the bill should be voiced to Representative Holt's committee by the Authority members. Representative Holt was contacted by phone and he stated that each agency concerned would be given an opportunity to appear before his committee and would be notified of time and date as soon as they were known. It was agreed that Mr. Eckhardt and Mr. Myers should prepare a statement, to be presented by Mr. Eckhardt, to the committee. This statement would be forwarded to the other Authority members prior to the meeting with the committee. It was also agreed that Authority members would attempt to contact their representatives concerning the SLSA's position on H.B. #419.
Mr. Myers stated that he appeared before the Legislative Committee on February 7th to testify for House Bill #138 concerning state coordinates. There appears to be no opposition to the bill.
Mr. Myers informed the Authority that three contracts submitted to the Office of Administration had been approved and returned on February 7th after a long delay. These contracts are with Ronald Murphy, Herman Kaller and Barry Bookout.
Mr. Myers stated that a contract for the photogrammetric part of the Iron County project would be initiated as soon as practical. It was the consensus of the Authority that the photogrammetry work should be contracted for as soon as possible and the delivery date left open.
As Authority members had not completed reading the State Coordinate Manual draft, it was agreed that after reading the Manual, members would submit their comments to Mr. Myers. Hopefully comments will be submitted at an early date in order that a final draft can be prepared before the March Authority meeting.
Mr. Myers stated that he had been asked to serve as chairman of ACSM Standards Committee. Authority members agreed that it would be beneficial for Mr. Myers to serve in this capacity.
Mr. Myers requested approval to attend the ACSM meeting in Washington, D.C., March 15, 16 and 17, and the AARLS meeting at Hot Springs, Arkansas on April 12, 13 and 14. Attendance was approved.
A letter from Mr. Joe Wollard, UMR Business Officer, was reviewed by Authority members. The letter in part states, "The campus would recommend to the Board of Curators of the University of Missouri that favorable consideration be given to negotiation between the two parties as to transferring the present site of your activities to the University and the University making available to the Authority a site for the new construction. The accomplishment of this transfer would appear to be in the best interest of both parties." No reply will be made at this time.
Mr. Myers suggested that a letter be written to the Commission of Administration requesting that the SLSA be included in the State of Missouri's 5-year Capital Improvement plan. Authority members agreed that it would be advantageous to contact the Commission of Administration, but felt that SLSA personnel should continue working on plans for future facilities also.
Mr. Myers stated that a contract had been initiated with Barry Bookout, UMR student. Mr. Bookout has been working for the SLSA part-time through UMR's financial aid program for students. Mr. Bookout has completed the maximum hours allowed him through this program. Contract maximum is for $340.
In reference to January 11th meeting, Mr. Myers stated that no letter had been written to the Governor concerning the Capital Improvement request. Mr. Myers stated he had talked to Mr. Joe Cassidy and Mr. Mark Edelman concerning a supplemental request. It was his opinion that any added attempt for obtaining additional funds was useless, and in fact could be detrimental at this time.
Mr. Myers reported he had talked to Mr. Peter Ruger, Assistant Attorney General, concerning the Missouri-Nebraska boundary. Mr. Ruger requested that the SLSA prepare some preliminary plans and cost estimates for this project.
Dr. Fellows stated that it was his understanding that under proposed legislation, most state employees would be on the Merit System by 1975, and recommended that job descriptions be prepared for all present and proposed SLSA positions. Mr. Myers said these descriptions had already been completed, but that he would check to see if all future proposed positions were sure included.
Mr. Barr stated that a task force committee had been appointed to make a study of East-West Gateway activities in order to determine future projects and funding.
Meeting adjourned at 2:30 p.m.
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Transcribed by Steven E. Weible
