MINUTES OF MEETING
STATE LAND SURVEY AUTHORITY
August 2, 1973
The meeting of the State Land Survey Authority was held August 2nd at the Kentwood Arms, Springfield, Missouri. Chairman Daniel Kennedy called the meeting to order at 10:15 a.m. with James Anderson, Willard Eckhardt, Larry Fellows and Robert Myers present.
The minutes of the July 5th, 1973 meeting were reviewed and minor corrections made. Minutes approved.
The trial balance sheet for FY 73 was presented for review and comment. Mr. Myers pointed out that the 3% reserve in Personal Service and in Equipment Purchase and Repair accounts had been released for expenditure. The balance sheet for the month of July will be presented at the next meeting as a final copy of amended code numbers has not been received from Jefferson City.
Mr. Myers reported that the following employees had been hired since July 1, 1973:
Vicki Rushing - Clerk Typist II
Ralph Hess - Draftsman
Leland Chrisco - Surveying Technician I
Thomas Cooley - Surveying Technician I
Possible changes in the SLSA Employment Application form were discussed. It was agreed that the questions pertaining to church and union affiliation should be deleted from the form and a space added for minority status if in accord with State personnel practice. Qualifications for department heads were discussed with emphasis on whether experience could be substituted for a college degree with regard to these positions. It was suggested that Mr. Jacobs explore this further.
Mr. Myers stated that the positions of Chief of Repository and Surveyor have not been filled. He reviewed the qualifications required for the Chief of Repository, and noted that to date no one with all desired qualifications had applied. Applications received to date were reviewed and qualifications discussed. It was agreed that of the applicants, Mr. Jack McDermott seemed best qualified for the position. Mr. McDermott is presently employed by the University of Missouri-Rolla, and it was agreed that Chancellor Baker and Mr. Joseph Wollard, Business Officer, should be informed that Mr. McDermott was being considered for a position with the SLSA. If no problems are encountered with UMR, Mr. Myers will hire Mr. McDermott as Chief of Repository.
Adjourned for lunch.
Mr. Myers stated that several applications had been received for the position of surveyor. Authority members voiced strong approval for equal employment opportunity in SLSA appointments. It was the consensus of opinion that a surveyor, registered in another state, could be hired with the understanding that he would become registered in Missouri at the earliest opportunity.
Mr. Myers reported that the Reorganization Bill had been vetoed by Governor Bond on July 31st. Dr. Fellows stated that in view of the veto, Dr. Howe would withdraw his provisional memo, "Initial Consideration(s) with Regard to Reorganization," presented to the Board at the July 5th meeting. It was agreed that before the next Authority meeting Dean Eckhardt would draft a letter, to be signed by Messrs. Kennedy, Anderson, Barr and Eckhardt, requesting transfer of the SLSA to the Department of Natural Resources by a Type II transfer. Dr. Fellows stated that due to the role of the Missouri Geological Survey & Water Resources in relation to the Reorganization Bill, he would abstain from inclusion in any discussion or correspondence.
Mr. Myers stated that the 1974-1975 budget request was due on October 1, 1973. He noted that the User Fee for 1973 had increased by 6% from the same period last year. Mr. Myers reported that Mr. John Cooper, Director of Division of Design and Construction, had advised him to include the entire building operation costs into a separate identifiable category in the 1975 budget. This would include utilities, custodian, etc. A new position of Account Clerk II was approved. It was agreed that the 1975 budget request should total approximately $365,000.
Mr. Myers reported on the status of the following projects:
1. St. Louis Coordinate - Work was started in mid-July and
the survey crew is presently measuring angles.
2. Iron Co. - All work as specified in the contract has been
completed and received. Mr. Murphy will be requested to
do additional work to expend the remaining contract funds.
Surdex has provided a printout of values on the coordinates.
3. Pattonsburg - Needs final search and evaluation.
4. Carter Co. project - ready to start. No progress to date.
Mr. Myers stated that the manager of the Heritage House Apartment Building was reluctant to permit SLSA personnel access to the roof of their building without liability insurance. Steps will be taken to obtain coverage for SLSA employees needing this type of protection.
Mr. Kennedy inquired if any further information had been received on the Pattonsburg project. Mr. Myers stated that a final search and evaluation was still needed, and no additional information was available at this time.
The next meeting of the SLSA will be held at 9:00 a.m., August 30th at the State Land Survey Authority building, Rolla.
Meeting adjourned at 4:09 p.m.
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transcribed by Steven E. Weible
