STATE LAND SURVEY AUTHORITY
Minutes of Meeting
September 27, 1973
The meeting of the State Land Survey Authority was called to order at 9:15 a.m. by Chairman Daniel Kennedy at the Land Survey Authority Building, Rolla, Missouri. Present besides Mr. Kennedy were James Anderson, Larry Fellows, Willard Eckhardt and Robert Myers. Richard Barr joined the group at 10:00 a.m.
The minutes of the August 30th Authority meeting were approved as written.
Mr. Myers called attention to an Executive Order concerning equal employment opportunities that had been received from the Office of the Governor. Dean Eckhardt will send a copy of the University of Missouri's affirmative action plan on equal employment opportunities for SLSA reference in adopting a plan as requested in the Executive Order.
Mr. Myers stated that letters had been sent to Governor Bond, members of the House Reorganization Committee, and members of the Senate Reorganization Committee following the August 30th Authority meeting. Dean Eckhardt reported that he had talked to Mr. Charles Valier after he received the letter, and that Mr. Valier was more interested in the regulatory powers of the SLSA over other items mentioned in the letter. Mr. Myers stated that he had been contacted by Ms. Ann Tettlebaum for additional information, and copies of the SLSA advisory regulations were sent to Ms. Tettlebaum. Mr. Anderson reported that the Missouri Society of Professional Engineers would support the Authority in the Reorganization Bill.
Mr. Myers brought the Authority up to date on action taken toward eliminating or raising the statutory limit on the State Surveyor's salary. Dr. Howe had talked to Mr. Charles Valier, Office of the Governor, and Mr. Valier had indicated that it was the intent to remove the statutory salary limits of the State Surveyor and State Geologist. Salaries of Department Heads would be set in the Reorganization Bill, and organization head salaries be adjusted accordingly. Therefore no action was taken by Mr. Myers.
The Budget Request for 1975 was presented for final approval. Minor changes had been made after Mr. Myers' meeting with Mr. Steve Gurwell, budget analyst. It was agreed that a detail sheet on the user fee and budget requests through 1978 be submitted with the 1975 Budget Request. Budget approved for submission.
The 1975 Capital Improvement budget request was approved.
Expense summary for the month of September was noted.
The following action on second quarter budget requests was taken:
Personal Service request for $32,311.21. Motion made by Dean Eckhardt, seconded by Mr. Barr that request be approved. Motion carried.
Equipment Purchase & Repair request for $32,282.00. Motion made by Mr. Barr, seconded by Dr. Fellows that request be approved. Motion carried. The following items were approved for immediate purchase:
4 Microfilm readers
1 4-Wheel drive vehicle
Operation request for $55,467.00. Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Barr that Operations request be approved. Motion carried.
Following approval of the quarterly budget requests, and prior to the arrival of Miss Julia Duke, the Missouri-Nebraska boundary dispute was reviewed and SLSA Members brought up to date on recent correspondence and telephone contacts with Miss Duke. Mr. Myers reviewed all previous activity he had encountered concerning the boundary dispute. It was agreed that the position of the SLSA is as follows: The SLSA is ready to cooperate and comply with any request from the Attorney General (or other appropriate State agency), but until that time the SLSA cannot comment or take action.
Adjourned for lunch.
At 1:30 p.m., SLSA Members met with Miss Julia Duke. Miss Duke outlined action that had been taken by herself and other parties involved in the Missouri-Nebraska dispute. Mr. Kennedy advised Miss Duke that the SLSA could take no action unless so requested by the Attorney General; also that at the present time the SLSA had no funds available for a project in the area. Upon request by the Attorney General's office, the SLSA would be ready to give technical assistance. Miss Duke indicated she had a better understanding of the SLSA position after meeting with the Authority.
At 2:30 p.m. the general meeting of the SLSA resumed. Review of revised Rules and Regulations was deferred until the next Authority meeting.
Mr. Myers reported that after a preliminary survey of contractors available for surveys to be executed for the National Park Service, letters were sent to M. J. Huffman & Associates and S. H. Smith & Co. requesting a design and proposal for the project. Mr. Myers requested approval to enter into two contracts totaling $11,675. Mr. Anderson made a motion that the contracts be approved, seconded by Mr. Barr. Motion carried.
Mr. Myers reviewed a project including a majority of two townships to be completed by Mr. Harvey Evans under contract with the Corps of Engineers at Smithville, Missouri. Mr. Myers proposed that the SLSA complete either one or both of the townships, depending upon funds available. Mr. Myers requested approval to negotiate with Mr. Evans and return to the Authority for contract approval. Mr. Anderson made a motion that the request be approved. Seconded by Mr. Barr. Motion carried.
Mr. Myers read a letter received from Mr. Teller, Bureau of Land Management, concerning the recording of BLM surveys. A proposed SLSA news release concerning delay of filing BLM surveys was reviewed. It was agreed that a copy of the news release be forwarded to Mr. Teller, requesting permission to include the release in the next SLSA Bulletin.
The next meeting of the Authority is tentatively set for October 25th.
Meeting adjourned at 4:00 p.m.
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transcribed by Steven E. Weible
