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2014 CALENDAR OF EVENTS CHAPTER OFFICER Ty Abbott, President The Sterling Co. (314 487-0440 Eric Landwehr, Vice President Cole County (573) 636-3614 Tod Fagan, Senior Treasurer Laclede Gas Company (314) 658-5496 Chris Boyd, Secretary/Junior Treasurer CH2M Hill (314) 503-8095 Jonathan Gano, Past President City of Springfield, (6417) 864-1961 Mike Geisel, Chapter Delegate Bill Schwer, Chapter Alternate Delegate John Collins, Director (2013-2014) Paul Verheyen, Director (2014-2015) Gary Scheipeter, Director (2014-2015) Lee Cannon, Director (2013-2014) Steve Schultz, Director (2013-2014) Errin Kemper, Director (2014-2015) ST. LOUIS BRANCH OFFICERS Anne Lamitola, Chair City of Ladue (314) 993-5665 Mike Busch, Vice Chair Oates Associates, Inc. (314) 588-8381 Len Madalon, Secretary EDM, Inc. (314) 335-6945 Bryson Baker, Treasurer City of Sunset Hills (314) 849-3400 Chris Boyd, Past Chair CH2M Hill, (314) 503-8095 Steve Schenck, Street Superintendent Program Wade Montgomery, Membership Paul Wojciechowski, Education Bryson Baker, Golf Outing Glenn Smith, Inspectors Course Vijay Bhasin, Inspectors Course Tony Russo, Activities Committee Colleen West, Community Outreach Al Herl, Communications (Articles may be emailed to [email protected] by the first week of the month) National APWAwww.apwa.net Missouri Chapter APWAhttp://missouri.apwa.net January, 2014 St. Louis Branch APWA Luncheon Thursday, January 23, 2014 Social Networking 11:30 a.m. Meeting and Lunch 12:00 p.m. Cost is $20 for members and $25 for non-members Orlando’s 2050 Dorsett Village Plaza Maryland Heights, MO 63043 We are now accepting payments in advance. You may pay by credit card by selecting the PaypPal option and clicking on the PayPal logo. You are then given the option to pay with a PayPal account or a credit card. Payment at the door is still an option and can be selected when submitting a reservation RSVP by Noon on Monday, January 20, 2014 Click here to make your reservation January 23, 2014 Branch Meeting February 27, 2014 Branch Meeting, with I.R.W.A . March 27, 2014 Branch Meeting April 24, 2014 Branch Meeting May 22-24, 2014 Mid-America Conference (Overland Park, KS) May 29, 2014 Branch Meeting (Vince Tallo Awards) June 26, 2014 Branch Meeting July 24, 2014 Branch Meeting with S.A.M.E . August 17-20, 2014 APWA National Congress (Toronto, Ontario) August 28, 2014 Branch Meeting September 25, 2014 Branch Meeting with A.P.A. October 23, 2014 Branch Meeting November, 2014 Missouri Chapter Fall Conference December 11, 2014 Branch Holiday Lunch

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2014 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

CHAPTER OFFICER

Ty Abbott, President

The Sterling Co. (314 487-0440

Eric Landwehr, Vice President

Cole County (573) 636-3614

Tod Fagan, Senior Treasurer

Laclede Gas Company (314) 658-5496

Chris Boyd, Secretary/Junior Treasurer

CH2M Hill (314) 503-8095

Jonathan Gano, Past President

City of Springfield, (6417) 864-1961

Mike Geisel, Chapter Delegate

Bill Schwer, Chapter Alternate Delegate

John Collins, Director

(2013-2014)

Paul Verheyen, Director

(2014-2015)

Gary Scheipeter, Director

(2014-2015)

Lee Cannon, Director

(2013-2014)

Steve Schultz, Director

(2013-2014)

Errin Kemper, Director

(2014-2015)

ST. LOUIS BRANCH OFFICERS

Anne Lamitola, Chair

City of Ladue (314) 993-5665

Mike Busch, Vice Chair

Oates Associates, Inc. (314) 588-8381

Len Madalon, Secretary

EDM, Inc. (314) 335-6945

Bryson Baker, Treasurer

City of Sunset Hills (314) 849-3400

Chris Boyd, Past Chair

CH2M Hill, (314) 503-8095

Steve Schenck, Street Superintendent Program

Wade Montgomery, Membership

Paul Wojciechowski, Education

Bryson Baker, Golf Outing

Glenn Smith, Inspectors Course

Vijay Bhasin, Inspectors Course

Tony Russo, Activities Committee

Colleen West, Community Outreach

Al Herl, Communications

(Articles may be emailed to [email protected] by the first week of the month)

National APWA—www.apwa.net Missouri Chapter APWA—http://missouri.apwa.net

January, 2014

St. Louis Branch APWA Luncheon Thursday, January 23, 2014

Social Networking 11:30 a.m.

Meeting and Lunch 12:00 p.m.

Cost is $20 for members and $25 for non-members

Orlando’s

2050 Dorsett Village Plaza

Maryland Heights, MO 63043

We are now accepting payments in advance. You may pay by credit card by selecting the

PaypPal option and clicking on the PayPal logo. You are then given the option to pay with a

PayPal account or a credit card. Payment at the door is still an option and can be selected

when submitting a reservation

RSVP by Noon on Monday, January 20, 2014

Click here to make your reservation

January 23, 2014 Branch Meeting

February 27, 2014 Branch Meeting, with I.R.W.A.

March 27, 2014 Branch Meeting

April 24, 2014 Branch Meeting

May 22-24, 2014 Mid-America Conference

(Overland Park, KS)

May 29, 2014 Branch Meeting (Vince Tallo Awards)

June 26, 2014 Branch Meeting

July 24, 2014 Branch Meeting with S.A.M.E.

August 17-20, 2014 APWA National Congress (Toronto, Ontario)

August 28, 2014 Branch Meeting

September 25, 2014 Branch Meeting with A.P.A.

October 23, 2014 Branch Meeting

November, 2014 Missouri Chapter Fall Conference

December 11, 2014 Branch Holiday Lunch

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Construction Inspection: A Review

National APWA—www.apwa.net Missouri Chapter APWA—http://missouri.apwa.net

An Effective Tool For Public Improvements

Offered in cooperation with the St. Louis Metro Branch and the Missouri Chapter of the American Public Works Association and The City of

Maryland Heights

Location: Maryland Heights Centre, 2344 McKelvey Road

(314) 738-2599

Dates: Wednesday, Feb. 5th and 12th, 2014

Wednesday, Feb. 19th, 2014 (1/2 day lab)

(Feb. 26, 2014 – Snow make-up day if needed)

Time: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Click here for Mail-in Enrollment Form

Click here for Online Enrollment

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This 2.5- day live workshop, facilitated by top industry professionals, helps you learn what’s needed for your organization to get the job done

safely, on time, and on budget. The course is constructed in modules presented in segments to meet specific needs of the audience. Each student

will leave the class with a manual for future reference.

Take your skills to a whole new level with this opportunity to learn about the newest techniques, tips, and technology in the construction inspection

industry. Construction Inspection: A Review is packed with the latest information in the construction inspection industry including practical tech-

niques and real-world examples.

COURSE OVERVIEW:

Construction Inspection • Negotiation and Management of complex projects

• Preparation for participation in special inspections

• Enhanced interpretation of drawings and specifications

• Using the right software to organize track quantities, costs

• MSD regulations

• ADA compliance

Contract Administration • Importance of pre-construction preparation and meetings

• Taking charge of the final close-out process

• Identifying different types of contracts

• Documentation and risk mitigation

• Surface Transportation Program (STP) overview

Current Technology • Soils – drying, modifying, and stabilizing

• Geogrids

• Advancements in piping, asphalt, and concrete

• Using technology in the field

INCLUDED ITEMS: • Comprehensive student manual for future reference

• Program materials

• Certificate of completion

• ADA updates for construction issues

• Meeting MSD clean water requirements during and after construction

• Possible legal issues during construction

• Half day of hands-on testing lab demonstration

• Lunches and snacks provided on Feb. 5th and 12th

Enrolment will be limited to the first 40 applicants.

Cut-off date for enrolment is January 3, 2014

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Construction Inspection: A Review

National APWA—www.apwa.net Missouri Chapter APWA—http://missouri.apwa.net

APWA CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION: A REVIEW

MAIL-IN ENROLLMENT FORM FEB. 5 AND 12 AND HALF DAY LAB on FEB. 19, 2014

Name

Title

Company or Agency

Address

City State Zip

Phone (Work) Home

Fax No. Cell Phone

E-mail Enclose check for $175 made payable to “St. Louis Metro Branch of APWA”. Please do not send cash or pur-

chase orders. Mail to: Bryan Pearl, Director of Public Works Phone: (314) 738-2251 City of Maryland Heights Fax: (314) 738-2451 11911 Dorsett Road E-mail: [email protected] Maryland Heights, MO 63043 Note: Enrollment and payment by credit card can be made at www.missouri.apwa.net

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2014 National Public Works Week

“Building for Today, Planning for Tomorrow”

May 18-24, 2014

We, at the Missouri Chapter of the APWA, recognize the importance of National Public Works Week in promotion of

the public works profession, and those activities related to the profession. To encourage members in promoting National

Public Works Week, the Chapter will provide members a variety of items for use in hosting Public Works Week promo-

tional events and activities. The funding limit per agency is $100. The cost and quantity lots available per item are

listed on the Order Form.

All items will be shipped for delivery directly to your event organizer.

To order promotional items, complete the Order Form in ink and send it to Mr. Errin Kemper, City of Springfield, Mis-

souri at [email protected] You may also contact Errin at (417) 864-1910 for additional information.

Orders need to be received by March 9, 2014.

You can view these items on-line in the bookstore of the National APWA website at www.apwa.net

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It’s Time to Renew Your St. Louis Branch Membership for 2014

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National APWA—www.apwa.net Missouri Chapter APWA—http://missouri.apwa.net

APWA national membership automatically includes one year of membership in your local Missouri APWA chapter.

Click here to learn more about APWA national membership. The Missouri Chapter of the APWA is an association of

professional engineers, technicians, operations staff, public works directors, business people, contractors, consultants,

and others who join together to exchange ideas and information, promote education and training, and work as a team to

meet professional and community needs. The Missouri Chapter’s membership comes form the geographic area of the

state of Missouri outside the Kansas City Metropolitan area.

Because the Missouri Chapter covers such a large jurisdiction, the chapter has formed the St. Louis Branch to bring

educational and networking opportunities to an even more specific geographic area. The branch operates under the

oversight of the Missouri chapter. In order to help support the programs the St. Louis Branch offers in our specific

geographic area, the St. Louis Branch has established branch dues. The St. Louis Branch dues are not included with

the national-chapter membership. All APWA chapters and branches are part of the national association, therefore it is

not possible to membership at the branch level only.

The St. Louis Branch delivers valuable, timely and relevant APWA educational, networking, and public service ac-

tivities near where members work and live. The St. Louis Branch offers members the opportunity to attend educational

programs, Click, Listen & Learn audio web conferences, symposiums, monthly branch luncheons, spring and fall con-

ferences and the chance to meet and exchange ideas with public works professionals, colleagues and peers in a profes-

sional setting.

The cost for the local membership to the St. Louis Branch of Missouri Chapter APWA is only $10.

This year, for the first time, the St. Louis Branch of Missouri APWA is offering online membership registration.

Two easy ways to renew your St. Louis Branch membership!

Everyone should renew their St. Louis Branch membership online at Renew Membership Online whether you are pay-

ing by check or credit card. You may pay by credit card by selecting the PaypPal option and clicking on the PayPal

logo. You are then given the option to pay with a PayPal account or a credit card

If you would like to pay by check, a downloadable form is available at Mail-in Membership Renewal Form Just fill

out the renewal form, include your check payable to “St. Louis Branch APWA” and mail them in!

We are always looking to grow our membership, so please encourage others in your organization to join.

For more information on joining, please contact Mr. Bryson Baker, City of Sunset Hills, 3939 S. Lindbergh Blvd.,

Sunset Hills, MO 63127-1309 at 314-849-3400 or [email protected]

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2014 APWA Mid-America Conference & Exhibit 2014 APWA Mid-America Conference & Exhibit Show Update

When: May 21-23, 2014

Where: Overland Park Convention Center - Overland Park, Kansas

This spring, we experience another MID-AM tradition - the best Public

Works-specific exhibit show in the Midwest! We aim to break the 100

exhibitor mark again in 2014, when equipment suppliers, vendors, de-

sign professionals and other friends of the public works community

descend upon the Overland Park Convention Center, taking advantage

of the nearly 60,000-sf of indoor exhibit space to display their goods

and services to the assembled members of our industry from the four-

state region.

Once again, the Management Committee is preparing a program schedule that will allow plenty of

opportunity for networking in the exhibit hall, starting with the Get Acquainted Reception on the

evening of Wednesday, May 21st. The following day will provide several exhibit-hall refreshment

breaks for attendees to mingle between education sessions. We will also repeat the hugely suc-

cessful joint National Public Works Week celebration luncheon, with the Mid-Am attendees being

joined by hundreds of APWA members from the KC Metro Chapter to celebrate our annual recognition

of the public works profession. Lunch tickets include a one-day exhibit hall pass, allowing attendees to arrive

early or stay after to experience the 2014 Mid-Am Exhibit Show as a bonus.. Other state chapters are be-

ing encouraged to arrange for members from their chapters to make the trek to Kansas City for the

day and be a part of the tradition.

The exhibitor packets should be available within a matter of weeks, along with the Mid-America

Conference website, allowing registration to begin soon. Details will be posted on the KC Metro

Chapter website as the information becomes available – here is the URL:

Click here for more information on the MidAM

2014 APWA MidAM LinkedIn Group

Please contact us if you want to make sure you are on our email list, or have specific questions about the 2014 Mid-America Exhibition Show: APWA 2014 Mid-America Exhibit Committee Chair:

Todd LaTorella, American Concrete Pavement Association, MO/KS Chapter

Email Address (preferred): [email protected]

Mailing Address:

10707 Barkley, Ste A,

Overland Park, KS 66211

Work: (913) 381-2251 Cell: (816) 392-9196

National APWA—www.apwa.net Missouri Chapter APWA—http://missouri.apwa.net

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The Missouri Chapter APWA appreciates the generosity of our sponsors in helping support the

educational opportunities made possible to our members.

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2014 Missouri Chapter APWA Sponsors

National APWA—www.apwa.net Missouri Chapter APWA—http://missouri.apwa.net

Platinum Level

$750 +

Gold Level

$500—$749

Silver Level

$250—$499

Bronze Level

$150—$249

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the BEST SHOW in PUBLIC WORKS

National APWA—www.apwa.net Missouri Chapter APWA—http://missouri.apwa.net

Make plans now to attend 2014 Congress in Toronto, Ontario!

Toronto is a city constantly unfolding and alive with unlimited potential and energy. You know that excited feeling

you get when you see a great menu that is filled with so many incredible dishes that you want to taste each one?

That is how attendees of the 2014 International Public Works Congress and Exposition will feel when they are in

this incredible city and experience all that Toronto has to offer!

An international city of warmth, openness, energy and style enriched by the fusion of traditions, passions and ways

of looking at life of over 100 cultures—Toronto is an intimate metropolis featuring world-class dining, shopping,

creativity, architecture and entertainment.

Toronto's skyline includes the CN Tower, one of the Modern Wonders of the World; miles of waterfront, board-

walks and trails; distinct neighborhoods and historic districts with inspiring surprises—from artisans' exhibits to

cool cafés—around every corner.

Toronto's cultures offer an unparalleled variety of spice, taking fusion to a level far beyond cuisine. Find beautiful

architecture of the city's settlers alongside modern, sleek, gold-tinted skyscrapers. Toronto celebrates voraciously

with over 1,000 festivals every year. How's this for more juxtaposition: the street vendors even dish up soy hot dogs!

If you’re the kind who likes the unexpected, you'll love Toronto.

What do Torontonians love about Toronto? That's a long list but topping it would be the diversity. Two transit to-

kens are all you'll need to travel from one continent to another, to immerse yourself in the languages, art, cuisine

and ideas of a hundred different cultures and neighborhoods that make up this intimate metropolis.

Beyond the city limits explore fabulous regional attractions and breathtaking countryside vistas. Experience the

wonder of Niagara Falls, a renowned wine region, outstanding theaters, festivals, galleries and many outdoor ad-

ventures—all within a short drive.

...And that's only the beginning!

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National APWA—www.apwa.net Missouri Chapter APWA—http://missouri.apwa.net

Welcome New Members

Please welcome the following new members:

Mr. Jonathan H. Blankenship

Landfill Supervisor

City of Springfield, Missouri

Mr. Doug E. Durrington

Environmental Engineer

City of Springfield, Missouri

Mrs. Jennifer J. Duzan

Environmental Technician

City of Springfield, Missouri

Mr. Erick L. Roberts

Superintendent of Solid Waste Management

City of Springfield, Missouri

Mr. Bradley A. Garton, CPII

Construction Inspector

City of Republic, Missouri

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St. Louis Branch Meeting Minutes

National APWA—www.apwa.net Missouri Chapter APWA—http://missouri.apwa.net

December 12, 2013 Meeting Minutes

St. Louis Metro Branch of MO Chapter

Chairman Boyd called the meeting to order and led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation.

This month’s meeting was our annual Holiday Lunch and Social at the Hollywood Casino in Maryland Heights. We had a record

158 people in attendance, thanks to all who attended. If you missed this year’s event, mark your calendar now to attend next year’s

Holiday Event on December 11, 2014.

Congratulations to the Community Outreach Committee for another great fundraising effort this year. We again raffled off several

sets of tickets, gift cards, etc. to raise money for families in need:

“By your donations, the Branch was able to raise an astounding $2,300 by selling raffle tickets, allowing us to sponsor two families

from the Crisis Nursery. (In comparison, last year we raised $850.) One family is a family of three (single mother and two children

- ages 18 months and 5 years old) and another family of 10 (mother, father, and eight children). Imagine their joy on Christmas

morning when they find out complete strangers from an organization called APWA were able to provide each of their family mem-

bers $175 worth of needed and wanted items from their Christmas wish lists. For the parents, it was needs like grocery gift cards,

sheets, and blankets. For the kids, lists included items such as coats, boots, jeans, sweat suits, books, and of course, toys.”

Thanks to Colleen West Holtmeyer, Anne Lamitola, Jason Dohrmann, Chris Linneman and the rest of the committee, and thanks to

all who donated items for the raffle for their efforts this year. Great Job!

Announcements

New Board Members

The 2014 Board was elected by a voice vote and will be installed at the January meeting. The 2014 Board is a follows:

Chair: Anne Lamitola, City of Ladue

Vice Chair: Mike Busch, Oates Associates

Secretary: Len Madalon, EDM

Treasurer: Bryson Baker, City of Sunset Hills

Past Chair: Chris Boyd, CH2M Hill

APWA 2014 Mid-America Conference

Save the date:

May 21-123, 2014

Overland Park, KS

Online Payments:

The branch is using online reservation system and accepting payments by credit card for all branch activities including monthly

luncheons. The Chapter has created an account through Constant Contact and the branch is sharing that cost with the chapter. The

branch is also testing a cell phone swipe account that will allow members to pay be credit card on site at an event.

Committee Reports

Communications:

Please send all chapter or branch correspondence that needs to be mailed out to membership to Al Herl ([email protected])

with Laclede Gas, chair for the communications committee. You can now follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Links to

sign up are located on our website.

The next meeting will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2014 at Orlando’s in Maryland Heights.

Adjourned.

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Harold Bade: In Rememberance

National APWA—www.apwa.net Missouri Chapter APWA—http://missouri.apwa.net

Harold Bade, a long time member of the Missouri Chapter APWA, passed away on

November 30, 2013. Harold was very active in the St. Louis Branch and Missouri

Chapter APWA. Harold began attending Missouri Chapter meetings in 1982. At that

time, Harold owned ASP Enterprises, an erosion control company. ASP Enterprises

supplied construction products for state governments and municipalities. Harold ad-

mitted that his initial reason for joining APWA was purely business; he wanted to

see a return on his investment. But as time went on, Harold made many connections

that helped his business and his networking and began many friendships that lasted

throughout the years.

Upon joining, Harold immediately began to take part in branch activities because he seldom joined an organi-

zation in which he couldn’t be active. According to Harold, “He saw no point in joining an organization sim-

ply to claim membership, because this brings no benefit either to the organization or to the individual.” Har-

old became president of the St. Louis Branch is 1993 and was also instrumental in helping the branch increase

their training programs and scholarship programs.

Harold sold his business in 2006. By that time, the company had offices in Fenton, Kansas City and Omaha.

In 2007, he joined his wife, Diane, and daughter, Michele Van Tuyl, in business with their opening of UniQue

Ideas ‘N More in Old Town Fenton, which has since expanded to a new location in Fenton Plaza.

Harold was an active member of the Fenton Area Chamber of Commerce. In April 2010, Harold jumped into

politics winning a seat on the Board of Alderman for the City of Fenton. He was re-elected to his seat in 2012.

Harold Bade with his wife, Diana, and daughter, Michele Van Tuyl

Memorial can be made to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association

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“Adopt-a Family” Another Tremendous Success

National APWA—www.apwa.net Missouri Chapter APWA—http://missouri.apwa.net

The generous members of the St. Louis Branch of Missouri APWA raised $2,300 for this year’s Adopt-A-Family

community outreach event! The Community Outreach Committee held two raffles at the monthly branch luncheons to

raise money to participate in the Adopt-A-Family program. At the October branch lunch, two St. Louis Cardinal

World Series tickets and four St. Louis Rams tickets were raffled off. At this lunch, the committee raised $910. At

the December branch holiday lunch, additional items including golf at Meadowbrook country club, a Kindle Fire tab-

let, St. Louis Blue tickets, St. Louis Cardinal tickets and an iTunes gift card were raffled off. This raffle raised

$1,390.

The Branch adopted two families through the St. Louis Crisis Nursery which is an area organization with the motto:

Saving Babies’ Lives, Keeping Kids Safe & Building Strong Families.

One family is a family of three (single mother and two children - ages 18 months and 5 years old) and another family

of 10 (mother, father, and eight children). Imagine their joy on Christmas morning when they find out complete

strangers from an organization called APWA were able to provide each of their family members $175 worth of

needed and wanted items from their Christmas wish lists. For the parents, it was needs like grocery gift cards, sheets,

and blankets. For the kids, lists included items such as coats, boots, jeans, sweat suits, books, and of course, toys.

It warmed the committee’s heart to help shopping for these families, and we hope it warms yours to think of the good

we were able to accomplish together through your generosity. This was definitely a successful community outreach

event!

The St. Louis Branch of Missouri APWA would like to thank all of the Community Outreach Committee members

including Anne Lamitola, Jason Dohrmann, Colleen West and Chris Linneman

Thanks to the Community Outreach Committee for their hard work &

thanks to all of the branch members for their generosity!!!!

We would also like to thank all of the companies that donated items for the raffle.

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Employment Opportunity

National APWA—www.apwa.net Missouri Chapter APWA—http://missouri.apwa.net

Civil Engineer

EDM Incorporated, a full-service engineering design firm, with a generous benefits package, seeks a CIVIL ENGINEER

in its St. Louis office. Individual must be experienced in Site Design, MSD, MoDOT and St. Louis County design crite-

ria. Proficiency with Civil 3D and/or Microstation/Geopak, as well as BSCE and minimum 3 years’ experience, is re-

quired. Professional Registration is a plus. Please send resume to [email protected].

CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS

City of Olivette

The City of Olivette Department of Public Services is accepting applications for the position of Building Inspector.

The Building Inspector position is responsible for application and enforcement all applicable building, construction,

and development codes and regulations as adopted by the City of Olivette. Additional job description is available below.

Submit application and/or resume to City of Olivette Department of Public Services, 1200 North Price, Olivette,

MO 63132 by January 10, 2014. E.O.E.

Additional information may be obtained from the Department of Public Services section of the City’s website accessible

via the following link: www.olivettemo.com

Public Grounds - City of Springfield, Missouri

Serves as Team Leader in the Public Works or Environmental Services Department. Supervises and routinely partici-

pates in the construction, repair, maintenance, clearance, cleaning, vegetation control, traffic signing and pavement

marking of the City’s streets, alleys, ditches, waterways, bridges, sewer collection systems, and public grounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national

origin or disability. Individuals with disabilities should request reasonable accommodations in accordance with the

Americans with Disabilities Act prior to testing or appointment. Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to

Work in The United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. Pre-

employment drug testing required. To apply, complete an online application. To check the status of this position (accepting applications, scheduling testing,

2nd interviews, filled, etc.) please see Position Status.

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Vince Tallo Service Award Program

National APWA—www.apwa.net Missouri Chapter APWA—http://missouri.apwa.net

The Vincent Tallo Service Award is presented by the Missouri Chapter APWA to employees of member organizations,

municipalities, or firms who have completed thirty or more years of service to the public with a single organization, mu-

nicipality or firm.

The Tallo Service Awards are named after Vince Tallo who was a long time employee

of Laclede Gas Company, and long time active member of theAPWA and strong sup-

porter of public works. Vince worked at Laclede Gas from 1958 to 2001. In the 43

years he worked at Laclede, he held a number of positions through out his career in-

cluding the position of Manager of Right of Way. In this position, Vince was the com-

pany’s liaison with the 90 municipalities, City, County and State Officials and High-

way Departments in the St. Louis Metropolitan area. He was the ultimate professional

in his approach on everything he did and worked tirelessly in promoting fellowship

with everybody he met.

Vince was an active member in the APWA for over 17 years. He first became a mem-

ber in 1985 and became the St. Louis Branch Chairman in 1990, was the Missouri Chapter President in 1998 and re-

mained active in the APWA up to his retirement. Vince passed away shortly after his retirement from Laclede in 2002.

Eligibility Requirements:

Nominees must be employees of an APWA member organization, municipality, or firm.

Nominee must have served for a minimum of 30 years with the same organization, municipalitly, or firm.

The organization, municipality or firm must be a member of the Missouri Chapter at the time the nomination is made,

but does not have to have been a member for the entire 30 year award period.

Selection Criteria:

30 years service with a single member organization, municipality, or firm.

Nomination Process:

Organization, municipality, or firm must send letter nominating eligible employees stating employees name, current po-

sition, and term of service to the Chairman or to a member of the Chapter Awards Committee.

Deadline and Award Presentation:

Letters of nomination must be submitted no later than March 17, 2014.

Individuals in the metropolitan St. Louis area will be recognized at the St. Louis Branch Public Works Week luncheon

on May 29, 2014. Others will be recognized at the Spring or Fall Conference, or at an appropriate local event.

For further information, please contact Mr. Vijay Bhasin a [email protected]

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Integrating Equity into Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning

National APWA—www.apwa.net Missouri Chapter APWA—http://missouri.apwa.net

Date: January 15, 2014

Location: MoDOT TMC Room 209

Time: 2 pm – 3:00 pm

Topic: Strategies that Enable Winter Cycling and Walking

This webinar session considers equity in the context of three pillars of sustainability, economic, environmental, so-

cial. Learn how to define equity and integrate it as a planning factor, what are the standards and requirements of

transportation equity?

Sponsors:

2014 Missouri Chapter APWA Scholarship Program

The Missouri Chapter Scholarship program is intended to recognize Missouri students who have excelled

academically and personally, and who intend to enter the field of public works during their professional career. All

scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit. Applicants must be residents of the state of Missouri at the time of appli-

cation.

Scholarships must be used at a Missouri college, university, or technical school. Scholarships will be paid in the

fall semester after selection, upon confirmation of enrollment. Applications must be submitted no later than April 1,

2014. Announcement of awards will be made following the Chapter’ Spring Board of Directors Meeting, but not later

than May 25, 2014.

Ken Yost Memorial Scholarship. A $2,000 scholarship is awarded in memory of Mr. Ken Yost, Public Works

Director of Kirkwood, Missouri to a Missouri high school senior who plans to pursue a degree in a filed leading to a ca-

reer in public works.

APWA Missouri Chapter Technology Scholarship. A $2,500 scholarship is awarded to a high school sen-

ioror graduate entering a technical school in a program directly leading to a career in public works, including construc-

tion technology, surveying, heavy equipment operation, grounds and building management, or fleet management.

APWA Missouri Chapter Continuing Education Scholarship. A $2,500 scholarship is awarded to a

student who has completed a two year pre-engineering program at any college or university in the state of Missouri and

who will enter or continue enrollment at a Missouri university to complete a degree in engineering or public administra-

tion.

For additional information on the scholarships and application forms, please visit the Missouri Chapter APWA website

here or contact Mr. Lee Cannon, Crawford, Bunte, Brammeier at 314-878-5876 or [email protected]