March 8, 1973 Missouri State Land Survey Authority Meeting Minutes

MINUTES OF MEETING

STATE LAND SURVEY AUTHORITY

March 8, 1973

     The meeting of the State Land Survey Authority was called to order at 9:00 a.m., March 8, 1973 by Acting Chairman Willard Eckhardt, at the Land Survey Authority Building, Rolla, Missouri. Also present were James Anderson, Richard Barr, Larry Fellows and Robert Myers.

     The minutes of the February 8 meeting were reviewed and minor changes suggested. Minutes approved.

     The trial balance sheet for February was received and noted.

     Fourth quarter budget request proposals were approved as follows:

          Personal Services              $16,724.28
          Equipment Purchase & Repair        812.00
          Operations                      17,678.00

     The following items were approved for expenditure:

          Printing and binding               750.00
          Purchase of trees - UMR            800.00
          St. Louis Coordinate System        500.00
          UMR Microfilm                      320.00

     Mr. Myers called attention to the fact that the remaining funds allotted for per diem for Authority members was limited in the fourth quarter. A review was made of planned Authority meetings and the attendance of other meetings by SLSA staff members and board members during the remainder of FY 72-73. Authority members agreed that the planned 2-day meeting in May should still be scheduled, but only one day per diem be paid each member for attendance. Authority members requested that Mr. Myers draft some guidelines pertaining to attendance and expenses of staff and board members incurred as a result of meeting with out of state survey organizations. The guidelines will be presented to the Authority for action at the next meeting.

     Mr. Myers reported as follows on current legislation:

     a) Supplemental Appropriation (H.B. 16) - In Senate committee.

     b) 1973-74 Budget Request (H.B. 4) - Still in House committee.

     c) Reorganization Bill (H.B. 419 & S.B. 77) - Messrs. Barr, Eckhardt and Myers appeared at a hearing on H.B. 419, February 20th at Jefferson City. A brief paper prepared by Mr. Eckhardt was presented to the committee recommending changes as agreed by the Authority. S.B. 77 has been modified and is still in committee.

     d) State Coordinate Bill (H.B. 138) - Has been perfected by the House.

     Mr. Myers reported he had talked with Mr. Robert James, Mr. Wm. Moon and Mr. Mark Edelman at Jefferson City regarding the SLSA Capital Improvement request and the elimination of funding for the vault from the request. Mr. Myers asked Mr. James to meet with the Authority in the near future for the purpose of acquainting Mr. James with the present SLSA facility and to assist in planning for the vault and facility expansion as needed. Mr. Myers recommended that a concrete plan, either for a new site or expansion at the present site, should be prepared by the SLSA prior to the meeting with Mr. James. Mr. Arthur Jacobs, Chief, Administrative Services, presented a preliminary study he had prepared and cost projections for expansion in the present SLSA building and also for a new structure on a site that would possibly be available from the University of Missouri-Rolla. Advantages and disadvantages of the two plans were examined in detail. A definite decision was delayed until the next Authority meeting. However the consensus of the Authority members was that Mr. Myers should work up a more detailed plan on utilization of the present SLSA building for presentation at the next meeting.

     Comments concerning the preliminary draft of the State Coordinate Manual were offered. Mr. Anderson presented additional information that he recommended be added to the Manual. Authority members approved this addition. It was agreed that the Manual was ready for final draft.

     Copies of an Executive Order dated December 4, 1970, stating that the State Land Survey Authority was assigned to the Division of Geological Survey and Water Resources, Department of Business and Administration, were reviewed. Mr. Myers reported that as far as he knew, the SLSA had no knowledge of the existence of this Executive Order until recently. Mr. Myers stated he had talked to Mr. Hugh Sprague concerning the Executive Order, and steps are being taken to rescind this order.

     Mr. Myers reported that he had written to Mr. John D. Ashcroft requesting an audit of SLSA records. It was Mr. Myers' opinion that an early audit of the SLSA would be helpful with the accounting and inventory records.

     A letter of complaint concerning survey quality by an individual surveyor was reviewed. Mr. Myers requested a recommendation from the Authority for handling this type of correspondence. It was the recommendation of the Authority that all substantial complaints be forwarded by the State Land Surveyor to the State Registration Board with an information copy of this action sent to the person issuing the complaint.

     Mr. Myers stated that copies of certain survey records had been offered to the SLSA Repository with the request that the records be kept confidential. It was the opinion of the Authority that it would not be to the advantage of the SLSA to store confidential survey records. Dr. Fellows suggested that an index of confidential records available to the SLSA for their use might be helpful.

     Mr. Myers reported that Mr. James DeYoung, acting attorney for the State of Missouri, had contacted him concerning the Missouri-Nebraska boundary dispute. Mr. DeYoung stated he had recommended to the Attorney General of Missouri that $100,000 be requested from General Revenue to be used for work concerning the Missouri-Nebraska compact. He suggested that the SLSA work up a rough estimate of cost for the project. To date, Mr. Myers has received no request for assistance from the Attorney General concerning the boundary dispute.

     Mr. Myers requested authority to employ additional students or student dependents on a part-time basis to assist with the indexing of records. Authority members approved the request.

     Mr. Myers recommended that the date of the Authority meeting be changed from the second Thursday to the fourth Thursday of each month. This would assist in arriving at a more accurate expenditure report for each meeting. Recommendation approved. The next meeting is tentatively planned for April 26, with the proposed 2-day meeting to be held on May 24-25.

     Mr. Myers reported on the progress of the following projects:

          a) Iron County - good progress on search and evaluation work

          b) Microfilming - 16 counties filmed to date
                             5 counties, indexing completed

          c) St. Louis Coordinate - no report

     Meeting adjourned at 3:05 p.m.


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February 8, 1973 Missouri State Land Survey Authority Meeting Minutes

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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January 11, 1973 Missouri State Land Survey Authority Meeting Minutes

MISSOURI STATE LAND SURVEY AUTHORITY

Minutes of Meeting

January 11, 1973

     The meeting of the State Land Survey Authority was held January 11, 1973 at the State Land Survey Authority building, Rolla. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Chairman Daniel Kennedy with James Anderson, Richard Barr, Willard Eckhardt, Larry Fellows and Robert Myers present.

     The minutes of the December 19th, 1972 meeting were reviewed and corrections made. Minutes approved as corrected.

     Mr. Myers reported that the Governor had not recommended any funds for the 1972-73 Supplemental Request as submitted December 18, 1972.

     A total of $44,565 has been recommended by the Governor for 1973-74 Capital Improvements budget. Since this amount does not include sufficient funds for a vault, it was agreed by the Authority members that a formal protest from the members should be submitted concerning the Capital Improvements recommendation.

     Mr. Kennedy suggested that Mr. Myers develop and present to the Authority alternate comprehensive plans for future housing of the State Land Survey Authority. These plans would be used in preparation of Capital Improvement requests.

     The Trial Balance sheet for the month of December was reviewed and approved.

     Mr. Myers reviewed the Missouri-Nebraska boundary problem and brought Authority members up to date on work that has been done by the State of Missouri and the State of Nebraska. Copies of a report of the Missouri-Nebraska Boundary Compact, Review of Land Survey Plats Entitled Appendix "A", prepared by R. E. Myers, were given to Authority members for their comments and approval. After review and discussion of the report it was agreed that Mr. Eckhardt and Mr. Myers would revise portions of the conclusion of this report. No specific survey recommendations will be made in the report; however, it will state that the SLSA will be available for recommendation and assistance if so requested by the Attorney General's office. Mr. Anderson made a motion that this document be approved with the aforementioned revision. Seconded by Mr. Barr. Motion carried. It was agreed that the SLSA would need to be reimbursed for any survey work executed by the SLSA for this project.

     Adjourned for lunch.

     Mr. Myers reviewed two surveys executed in T. 41 N., R. 16 W., and pointed out discrepancies involved. Mr. J. T. Powell and Mr. Dale Miller will meet with Mr. Myers on January 12th at the Land Survey Authority office in order that Mr. Myers can outline the problem to them.

     A memo prepared by Arthur Jacobs, Chief, Administrative Services, showing comparative costs of medium range EDM equipment was presented to the Authority. The advantages and disadvantages of the Geodimeter 6BL and Ranger III were discussed. Motion made by Mr. Barr that the Geodimeter 6BL be purchased, including triple reflectors, if possible. Seconded by Mr. Anderson. Motion carried.

     Mr. Barr stated he had talked to Senator Cliff Jones concerning H.B. #139 dealing with county surveyors, prepared by MARLS. Senator Jones recommended that H.B. #139 not be introduced in both houses simultaneously; Senator Jones said he would support the bill if correct introduction procedure was used.

     Mr. Myers reviewed two changes included in the first draft of the organizational revision of the Department of Natural Resources. The draft states that the SLSA will become a division of the Department of Natural Resources, and appointment of the State Land Surveyor is subject to legislative approval.

     Mr. Myers reported that the SLSA repository now contains indexed information from 59 counties in Missouri.

     Mr. Myers stated that with the present slow down in operations in Jefferson City due to the processes of administration change, it appeared that approval of the contract for search and evaluation work to be executed in Iron County may be delayed beyond the date when it would be possible to have aerial photography completed. It was the consensus of the Authority that this project should be continued even if photogrammetric work had to be completed at a later date.

     Mr. Myers asked that Authority members suggest possible alternate projects they would prefer in the event photogrammetric work was delayed. Suggested projects were:

     1. Photogrammetric work in another area with search and evaluation.

     2. Personnel from SLSA traverse an entire township.

     3. Co-op work with NGS to execute a St. Louis coordinate reconnaissance project.

     Meeting adjourned at 3:00 p.m.


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December 19, 1972 Missouri State Land Survey Authority Meeting Minutes

MISSOURI STATE LAND SURVEY AUTHORITY

Minutes of Meeting

December 19, 1972

     The meeting of the State Land Survey Authority was called to order by Chairman Daniel Kennedy at 9:20 a.m., December 19th at the Land Survey Building, Rolla. Present besides Mr. Kennedy were James Anderson, Willard Eckhardt, Larry Fellows and Robert Myers.

     Minutes of the November 28th meeting were reviewed and approved as written.

     Mr. Myers reviewed the 1973-74 budget request as recommended by Governor-elect Bond. He also stated that the supplemental request recommendation was zero. On December 18, Messrs. Kennedy, Eckhardt, and Myers met in Jefferson City with Governor-elect Bond and Mr. Mark Edelman to appeal the Supplemental Request recommendation. A revised supplemental request totaling $26,925 was submitted. This included $1,425 for Personal Services; $19,500 for Equipment Purchase and Repair; and $6,000 for Operations.

     Third quarter expenditure requests as follows were presented by Mr. Myers for discussion and approval:

               Personal Services            $16,791.25

               Equipment Purchase & Repair      462.50

               Operations                    17,612.50

The above requests were approved.

     Mr. Myers requested an opinion from Authority members on endorsement of House Bill #138 regarding the State Coordinate System. It was agreed that the SLSA should support this Bill. Mr. Eckhardt made the motion that Mr. Myers give this bill top priority in working for passage. Seconded by Dr. Fellows. Motion carried.

     House Bill #139, in regard to the county surveyors, was reviewed. It was agreed that the SLSA should not officially support H.B. #139 in its present form.

     Adjourned for lunch.

     Representative-elect John Twitty joined the meeting from 1:00 to 1:45 p.m. The duties and obligations of the SLSA were reviewed along with accomplishments to date. Mr. Twitty was brought up to date on the SLSA budget requests and acquainted with Capital Improvement needs. He was also informed of the legislation, H.B. #138, that the SLSA is endorsing for passage.

     As requested at the November 28th meeting, Mr. Myers presented photogrammetric plans and estimates from Surdex Inc., and M. J. Harden Associates, Inc., to complete cost estimates for search and evaluation and photogrammetric work for a restoration program in T. 31 N., R. 4 E., Iron County. Total cost estimates presented by Mr. Myers were as follows:

               Search and Evaluation        $8,000

               Photogrammetric Control       4,000 (approx.)

It was the opinion of the majority of the Authority members that this project should be initiated. This project should be planned so as to complete photogrammetric work by early April.

     Mr. Myers presented a map outlining a suggested St. Louis Metro Control System area, including City of St. Louis, St. Louis, St. Charles, Jefferson and Franklin Counties, for first order survey work. Mr. Myers requested approval for investigation of 11 stations in the above outlined area. Mr. Anderson made a motion that Mr. Myers contract for investigation of these 11 stations with maximum expenditure for the project to be $1,000. Seconded by Mr. Eckhardt. Motion carried.

     It was agreed that the second Thursday of each month be designated for Authority meetings. Tentative date for the next meeting is January 11, 1973.

     Meeting adjourned at 3:50 p.m.


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November 28, 1972 Missouri State Land Survey Authority Meeting Minutes

MISSOURI STATE LAND SURVEY AUTHORITY

Minutes of Meeting

November 28, 1972

     The meeting of the State Land Survey Authority was called to order by Chairman Daniel Kennedy at 9:00 a.m., November 28th 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 October 20th meeting were reviewed and approved as written.

     The following unfinished business from the October 20 meeting was reported on by Mr. Myers.

     1) The line item in the SLSA budget authorizing receipt of monies from Federal, State or other sources will not be deleted. The necessary forms were obtained from Mr. Yarrington and will be completed and returned to him as soon as possible.

     2) The additional measurements concerning T. 41 N., R. 16 W., Miller County, requested by the Authority, have not been completed at this time.

     Mr. Myers reported the following on the status of SLSA budgetary requests. On November 15th, Mr. Myers met with Mr. Robert James, Mr. Mark Edelman, and Mr. Jerry Yarrington at Jefferson City. The 1972-73 Supplemental Request and the 1973-74 Budget Request were reviewed. During the meeting an effort was made to acquaint Mr. James and Mr. Edelman with the duties and functions of the SLSA.

     A request for a listing of proposed Capital Improvements on a priority basis was received from Mr. Yarrington. Mr. Myers met with Mr. Yarrington at Jefferson City on November 27th and submitted the necessary information.

     All bids for the 1972-73 Capital Improvements exceeded the amount of money available. Therefore the project will be divided into segments and rebid. The sum of money available will determine the amount of work that can be completed.

     Mr. Myers presented the following items for discussion and action.

1. Funds for microfilming.

     Microfilming of records from Howell, Douglas, Texas, Phelps, Pulaski, McDonald and Warren Counties has been completed. At this time all the money previously allocated for microfilming has been used. Mr. Myers requested that a sum of $640 be transferred to this program to enable microfilming of records of eight additional counties. Mr. Barr made a motion that $640 be transferred to the microfilming program. Seconded by Mr. Eckhardt. Motion carried.

2. Contract with John M. Flowers.

     A contract for professional services with John M. Flowers was presented for approval. Dean Eckhardt suggested that sentences 2, 3 and 4 under the paragraph, Remuneration, be deleted and a sentence added stating that payment would be made from monthly invoices.

3. Iron County.

     Mr. Myers presented a contract for search and evaluation work to be done in T. 31 N., R. 4 E., Iron County. Mr. Myers recommended that this contract be approved with a maximum of $8,000 to be expended. Priorities used in selecting this project were explained. Authority members discussed the proposed project and contract in detail. Mr. Anderson made a motion to table a decision on approval of the contract until the next Authority meeting. At that time Mr. Myers will present additional information as to price estimates for the complete project, including search and evaluation and photogrammetry. Seconded by Mr. Barr. Motion carried.

4. County Surveyors.

     Mr. Myers reported that questionaire cards had been sent to all county clerks requesting the names of county surveyors, and also if the surveyor was registered. To date, 96 replies have been received. Names of counties with non-registered county surveyors will be forwarded to the Missouri Association of Registered Land Surveyors.

5. Legislation.

     Mr. Myers asked Authority members for their opinion on submitting H.B. #1367 to the Legislature again. Authority members agreed that the Bill should be submitted. Mr. Barr will contact Representative Cliff Jones and request him to introduce the Bill.

     Mr. Myers reported that revision of Chapter 60, sponsored by MARLS, has been returned by Legislative Research and is ready for introduction.

6. Standards.

     Mr. Myers reported that he had not received many comments on the survey standards recently published in the Survey Bulletin. A suggestion to delay adoption of these standards until after the MARLS workshop in the spring of 1973 was not approved. It was the consensus of the Authority members that these standards should become effective January 1, 1973 as previously stated.

     December 12th was tentatively set as the next Authority meeting date.

     Meeting adjourned at 2:50 p.m.


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October 20, 1972 Missouri State Land Survey Authority Meeting Minutes

MISSOURI STATE LAND SURVEY AUTHORITY

Minutes of Minutes

October 20, 1972

     The meeting of the State Land Survey Authority was held October 20, 1972 at the Land Survey Building, Rolla. Chairman Daniel Kennedy called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Present besides Chairman Kennedy were James Anderson, Richard Barr, Willard Eckhardt and Robert Myers.

     Minutes of the September 21 meeting were reviewed and approved as written.

     Use of the State telephone line was discussed.

     The Trial Balance sheet for the month of October was reviewed.

     Copies of the 1972-73 Supplemental Request and the 1973-74 Budget Request, as submitted to the Governor, were given to members of the Authority. The budget was reviewed briefly.

     The possibility of the SLSA participating in a Federal Revenue Sharing project was discussed. The line item in the SLSA budget authorizing the SLSA to receive monies from Federal, State or other sources was reviewed. Mr. Myers stated that Mr. Yarrington, budget analyst, planned to remove this line from the budget since no definite sum had been designated. It was Mr. Yarrington's opinion that if funds become available a trust fund could be established for these funds. It was the opinion of the Authority that Mr. Myers should confer with Mr. Yarrington further on this, and possibly designate an amount for this line item rather than have it deleted.

     Chairman Kennedy advised the members that thought should be given to the future housing of the SLSA, and a goal set for either a new building or renovation of the present quarters to fulfill the needs of the SLSA. It was the consensus of the Authority that the possibility of a new building in the near future seemed remote; however, it was agreed that all plans should not be abandoned.

     Mr. Myers reported on the following projects and proposed projects:

     1) Request from Mr. J. T. Powell concerning a survey dispute in T. 41 N., R. 16 W., Miller County. Mr. Myers stated he had met with Mr. Powell, Mr. Miller, and Mr. Slagle, Morgan County Surveyor, on separate occasions. He reviewed the problems encountered in the area in detail for the Authority and stated that the SLSA had received requests from Mr. Powell and Mr. Miller for assistance. The Authority agreed that additional measurements and research were needed before making a decision on SLSA participation.

     Mr. Barr made a motion that the SLSA lease or rent short range EDM equipment to obtain these measurements. Seconded by Mr. Anderson. Motion carried.

     Mr. Barr made a motion that Mr. Myers do further research to obtain the necessary information and return to the Authority for a decision. This research would entail the following: 1) Engage C. Dexter Slagle, Jr., Morgan County Surveyor, for one day to obtain necessary field notes and information, and 2) make arrangements for rent or lease of short range EDM equipment to make remeasurements of lines. Maximum expenditure is limited to $700. Seconded by Mr. Anderson. Motion carried.

     2) Clay County - Smithville Dam.

     A request for a survey project in the area of the proposed Smithville Dam received from Mr. Harvey Evans, Clay County Surveyor, was reviewed. It was agreed that the proposed project should be considered. Mr. Myers will obtain additional information related to the project and present it to the Authority for a decision.

     3) Mr. Myers stated that the EDM base line in the Odessa-Bates City area has been completed, distances computed, and he is now waiting for final distance confirmation from NGS at Rockville.

     4) Pattonsburg.

     Mr. Myers reviewed the survey lines run in the Pattonsburg project and reported that the closures were within second order standards. Cost figures were approximately $70 for each point obtained and $183 for each mile of traverse run. Mr. Myers reported that he should have the final figures by next meeting.

     5) Greater Kansas City.

     Mr. Myers reported on the National Geodetic Survey project in the Kansas City area. NGS occupied eight stations and performed a first order astronomic observation at one station. SLSA personnel made a tie into Independence control system. SLSA personnel also established two monuments in the Liberty area for future extension of the system by that city.

     Mr. Myers reported he had spoken to the Farm and Land Brokers meeting in Rolla on October 6th and had been well received. He also reported on attending the annual meeting of the American Congress on Surveying and Mapping at Columbus, Ohio, October 11-13.

     Mr. Kennedy reported on his trip to Oklahoma City to talk to the Oklahoma Association of Land Surveyors. He noted that there was keen interest in the progress of the SLSA.

     Mr. Barr stated that as MARLS program chairman, his plans were for MARLS to sponsor a 1-day seminar, possibly using UMR facilities, in the spring of 1973. He requested that the SLSA assist with this seminar.

     Mr. Myers showed several slides taken on SLSA projects that were of interest to the Authority.

     It was agreed that the next meeting would be held on Wednesday, November 15.

     Meeting adjourned at 4:00 p.m.


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September 21, 1972 Missouri State Land Survey Authority Meeting Minutes

MISSOURI STATE LAND SURVEY AUTHORITY

Minutes of Meeting

September 21, 1972

     The meeting of the State Land Survey Authority was called to order at 9:00 a.m. at the Land Survey Building by Chairman Daniel Kennedy. Others present were James Anderson, Willard Eckhardt, Larry Fellows and Robert Myers.

     The minutes of the August 31, 1972 meeting were reviewed and approved.

     Mr. Myers reported he had met with Representative Richard Smallwood concerning the Special Session budget request. Representative Smallwood agreed to submit the State Land Survey Authority's request if the Session was opened to additional requests. However requests were not received, and the SLSA request did not get into the Special Session. It was agreed that work should now be started to obtain funds in the Emergency Session in January.

     The Trial Balance sheet for September (end of first quarter) was reviewed and approved.

     Mr. Myers presented the second quarter budget requests as follows:

               Personal Service               $18,316.25

               Equipment Purchase & Repair      1,167.50

               Operations.                     16,766.00

The above requests were approved.

     A final draft of the "Survey Bulletin" was reviewed. Minor changes were suggested and the Bulletin approved for printing.

     Mr. Myers reported on the status of the following projects:

     1) Computation and adjustment of the field traverse work for the Pattonsburg Project is still in progress, but nearing completion.

     2) Mr. Norman Brown and Mr. Mike Flowers have been working in the Kansas City area for the past three weeks assisting personnel from the National Geodetic Survey in performing a first order survey in order to strengthen and upgrade the network in this area. Satellite stations are being established at Liberty and Independence.

     3) Microfilming and indexing of Phelps County records have been completed, and the original film put in jackets. The University of Missouri--Rolla has three students working on SLSA microfilming.

     4) Pulaski County records were obtained from the Recorder of Deeds for microfilming. A total of 3-3/4 rolls of records were filmed.

     5) Records belonging to Mr. Walter Arndt, former McDonald County Surveyor, have been microfilmed. Mr. Arndt's records totaled 5-1/4 rolls of film.

     6) Records from the Warren County Surveyor, Mr. Robert Lewis, have been microfilmed--a total of 1-3/4 rolls.

     7) Mr. Myers and Mr. Jacobs met with personnel from Top of the Ozark Rivers and the Shannon County Surveyor, Mr. Wilkins, to discuss a corner restoration project in Shannon County. It was the opinion of Mr. Wilkins that no restoration project is needed in that area. Therefore no further action is planned at this time. Mr. Myers also met with personnel from the Park Service (Ozark Scenic Riverways). It is their opinion that additional survey work will be required in areas of construction and are interested in a co-op project with the SLSA taking part as a coordinating and liaison agency.

     8) "Restricted Parking" signs have been purchased and erected in the SLSA parking area.

     9) Mr. Myers stated a letter had been received from Mr. J. T. Powell, Miller County Surveyor, concerning a surveying problem in Morgan County. It was agreed that Mr. Myers attempt to arrange a meeting between Mr. Powell, Mr. Dale Miller, surveyor, and Mr. Dexter Slagle, Morgan County Surveyor, and make a study of the problem. After this has been completed a recommendation concerning SLSA participation will be made.

     The need for a State Land Survey Authority public relations program was discussed. Mr. Myers will look into the possibility of putting an article in the Monthly Journal of the Missouri Bar in an effort to reach all lawyers in Missouri and acquaint them with State Land Survey Authority activities.

     Adjourned for lunch.

     The afternoon session was devoted to discussion and review of the 1972-73 Emergency Request and the 1973-74 Budget Request. Several suggestions were made. These suggestions will be considered and incorporated into the budget request where practical. Mr. Myers reported that he had met with Mr. Yarrington, budget analyst, and reviewed the budget with him.

     The Agency Salary Schedules as prepared for the budget were reviewed. Several revisions concerning necessary qualifications were recommended and will be initiated into the schedules. A list of personnel and present salaries will be submitted with the budget at this time rather than a basic compensation plan.

     Mr. Eckhardt made a motion that the budget requests be approved. Seconded by Mr. Anderson. Motion carried.

     The date for the next Authority meeting was tentatively set for Friday, October 20, 1972.

     Meeting adjourned at 3:00 p.m.


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Transcribed by Steven E. Weible