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GENERAL MEETING MINUTES
March 7, 2002, Applegate Group offices - Loveland
Meeting Attendees
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David Bennetts |
David Krickbaum |
The following is a summary of the interactions, comments and future items discussed. While this summary is not
intended to represent a complete or comprehensive account of the meeting, it is intended to reflect the salient points raised or issues for further
consideration. Should the attendees believe that anything may be misrepresented or misleading, please bring this to the attention of John Hunt, CASFM Secretary.
1.
Membership Update
We have 357 renewals so far this year. A notice
is being sent to those who haven’t yet renewed. We’re slightly ahead of last
year on renewals. Last year at this time we had 348 renewals.
2.
Secretary Update
Nothing to report.
3.
Treasurer Update
David Hollingsworth handed out a budget report.
The savings account balance stands at $38 and the checking account balance is
$24,215. David will have an accountant look at the books this month so we can
submit our IRS forms.
4.
Charitable Cause Update
The primary investigators on this topic have
been Doug Stewart and Mark Matulik. Neither Doug nor Mark were able to attend
the meeting. Doug was planning to look into giving opportunities with United
Way, and he sent an email to Stuart Gardner. Mark was planning to investigate an
opportunity to contribute to a graduate level scholarship in Emergency
Management. Susan Hayes reported that the Hazard Research Center at CU is trying
to develop a curriculum related to floodplain management, so a scholarship for
this program is another possible charitable cause for CASFM.
For either scholarship concept, we would need
to develop an application process and form a selection committee. We would also
need to determine how much money should be offered and whether we should offer
multiple scholarships or a single one worth more money. A motion was made,
seconded, and passed to form a scholarship committee. The committee will be
charged with the task of developing scholarship guidelines, recommendations for
dollar amounts, and eventually with recipient selection. Anyone wishing to
volunteer for the committee should contact Stuart.
5.
Regional Representatives Updates
The Metro region hosted another social in March
that went well. Twenty-eight people attended. The next Metro social is planned
for June or July.
Joe Napolean asked for some guidance in hosting
a social for the Southeast region. David Hollingsworth stated that $400 is
available for the year. Joe will be given a list of members in the Southeast
region. Several ideas were offered for the social. It was noted that CASFM can’t
pay for alcohol at the socials because of liability concerns.
Debbie Haferman is looking for social and field
trip ideas for the Northeast region. Some being considered are the Fort Collins
real time stream monitoring and emergency response system, a tour of stormwater
quality facilities (BMP’s) in Fort Collins, a tour of CSU floodproofing, or a
presentation by Nolan Doeskin on recent research in the areas of rainfall, hail,
or drought.
6.
CFM Committee Update
Kallie Sampish gave an update for the CFM
committee. The ASFPM CFM exam will be offered at the conference in Steamboat,
preceded by a review class the day before the conference. The exam is a 2-hour
test that could be done on Wednesday morning at 8:00. The review class is 8
hours. The committee is talking with ASFPM to get proctoring and approval for
the exam. A question was raised as to whether people will need to be registered
for the conference to take the exam. This will have to be investigated but the
answer is probably no.
So far 24 people have expressed interest in the
CFM exam. Those interested in taking the CFM exam will have to submit a separate
application to ASFPM by early July. The conference brochure needs to spell this
out.
7.
Outreach Committee Update
Chris Carlson gave a brief update on the work of
the committee.
8.
Workshop and Seminar Scheduling
Mark Matulik reported that CWCB will present
Flood Hazard Mitigation 201 in Pueblo, Montrose, Glenwood Springs and Greeley in
August. The specific dates can be found on the CASFM web page.
The Northwest region is hosting a workshop
entitled “Effective Sediment and Erosion Control on Construction Sites” for
engineers, inspectors, maintenance personnel and contractors in April. CASFM is
cosponsoring this workshop with the City of Grand Junction. Discussion about
whether this could be offered in other regions or at the conference.
9.
2002 Conference Planning
Jamie Cribbs sent a schedule of items that need
to be taken care of before the conference.
Andy Reese has been confirmed as the keynote
speaker.
As of March 7, only 2 abstracts had been
received for conference papers.
The conference field trip was discussed. Stuart
suggested that a good field trip might be the recently constructed wetlands
mitigation project along Highway 131 near the Haymaker Golf Course. Dave
Bennetts agreed to be the coordinator, and Stuart will get the construction
manager and Dave in contact.
Mike Meininger will check with Doug Williams
(the vendors coordinator) to see if we can arrange to have a conference bag for
participants to carry all the vendor handouts in.
The conference committee members are:
Conference Chair
Jamie Cribbs
Program Chair
Robert Krehbiel
Workshops Coordinator
Debbie Haferman
Facilities Coordinator
Mark Glidden
Registration
Chris Pletcher
Vendors Coordinator
Doug Williams
Golf Tournament
Mike Bartusek
Awards Chair
John Pflaum
10.
2003 Conference Planning
The 2003 conference has been scheduled for
September 10-12 at the Beaver Run Resort in Breckenridge. Costs are comparable
to what we have been paying at Steamboat. Rooms will be available at $99 per
night and up. The facility has good vendor space. Some of the sessions will have
to take place on a different floor. A resolution was made, seconded, and passed
to authorize Doug Trieste to sign a contract with Beaver Run for the 2003
conference.
11.
Other Items
The next CASFM general meeting will be Friday,
May 10 at the Hanging Lake tunnel complex. It will include a field trip and
tour. The meeting will start at 10:30 am. An agenda is posted on the CASFM web
site.
The CASFM web site had 600 visitors in January
and 500 in February.
NEXT MEETING:
ACTION ITEMS:
Friday May 10, 10:30 am at the Hanging Lake
Tunnel Complex in Glenwood Canyon.