APR09 FWEA AnnMtg Mins
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APR09 FWEA AnnMtg Mins
PAST PRESIDENT: Howard Wegis Lee County Utilities P.O. Box 398 Fort Myers, FL 33902 239-479-8181 wegishs@leegov.com PRESIDENT Pamela Holcomb, P.E. CH2M Hill 510 W. Lake Mary Blvd. Sanford, FL 32773 407-665-2033 Pamela.Holcomb@ch2m.com PRESIDENT ELECTELECT PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY/TREASURER John Giachino Fred Rapach Nabil Muhaisen Patricia DiPiero, Parsons South Florida WMD St. Johns River Water Mgmt Dist. Lee County Utilities 2420 Lakemont Ave. #450 1555 Gun Club Road 975 Keller Road 1500 Monroe St. Orlando, FL 32814 West Palm Bch, FL 33406 Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 Fort Myers, FL 33901 407-702-6868 (561) 682-2283 407-659-6640 239-533-8534 John.Giachino@Parsons.com frapach@sfwmd.gov Nmuhaisen@sjrwmd.com dipierpm@leegov.com WEF DELEGATES: Mike Cliburn, P.E. AECOM 320 E. South St. Orlando, FL 32801 407-425-1100 Mike.Cliburn@AECOM.com Kartik Vaith, P.E. CDM 8659 Baypine Road, Suite200 Jacksonville, FL 32256 904-731-7109 vaithk@cdm.com FWEA DIRECTORS: Scott Kelly, P.E. JEA 21 W. Church Street Jacksonville, FL 32202 904-665-4642 kellsd@jea.com Brian Shields, P.E. Palm Beach Co. Utilities 8100 Forest Hill Blvd. West Palm Beach, FL 33412 561-493-6081 bshields@pbcwater.com Christine Miranda, P.E. AECOM 3550 SW Corporate Pkwy. Palm City, FL 34990 772-219-2948 Christine.Miranda@AECOM.com Jessica Weatherby, P.E. Jones Edmunds & Associates 1100 Cesery Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32211 904-744-5401 Jweatherby@jonesedmunds..com MANUFACTURERS REP: Albert “Bill” Heller ABS Pumps 486 Moffat Loop Orlando, FL 32765 407-416-4973 Albert.Heller@absgroup.com MUTUAL ORGANIZATIONS: Elizabeth Perez, P.E. Brown and Caldwell 1475 CentrePark Blvd West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561-515-6246 Lperez@brwncald.com UTILITY COUNCIL PRES: James Oskowis City of Tallahassee 300 S. Adams St. Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-891-1090 Jim.Oskowis@talgov.com OPERATIONS COUNCIL REP: Joseph Cheatham City of Tallahassee 3805B Springhill Road Tallahassee, FL 32311 850-891-1009 cheathaj@talgov.net EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Thomas L. Lothrop, P.E. 321 Pickering Court Longwood, FL 32779 407-788-9321 tlothrop@hotmail.com EXECUTIVE MANAGER: Holly M. Hanson P. O. Box 2814 Windermere, FL 34786 407-363-7751 hollyh@fweauc.org Annual Meeting Minutes April 7, 2009 Palm Beach County Convention Center West Palm Beach, Florida The Annual Meeting of the Florida Water Environment Association was held at the Palm Beach County Convention Center, West Palm Beach, Florida on Tuesday, April 7, 2009. I. Invocation: Member Tom Baber delivered the invocation. II. Lunch Was Served. III. Call to Order: FWEA President Howard Wegis called the meeting to order at 12:32 p.m. IV. Roll Call/Quorum: Treasurer Nabil Muhaisen called the roll. The follow Board Members were onsite, and a quorum was present: President President Elect Vice President Secretary/Treasurer WEF Delegate FWEA Director at Large FWEA Director at Large Mutual Organizations Chair Executive Director Operations Council Representative Howard Wegis, P.E. Pamela Holcomb, P.E. John Giachino Nabil Muhaisen Michael Cliburn, P.E. Scott Kelly, P.E. Brian Shields, P.E. Elizabeth Perez, P.E. Thomas Lothrop, P.E. Albert Heller Utility Council Chair James Oskowis Visiting WEF Board Trustee Leslie Samel, P.E. Executive Manager Holly Hanson V. Approval of 2008 Annual Meeting Minutes: Minutes of the May 6, 2008 were review. Member Tom Baber made the motion to accept and seconded by John Giachino to approve the Minutes as presented. The motion passed unanimously. VI. Association Annual Report: President Wegis presented the Annual Report to the General Membership. He spoke of the many changes and successes within FWEA this past year, to include: Past Presidents Meeting, FWRC Workshops, Operations Challenge Competition, Stockholm Junior Water Prize Contest, Enhancement of the Student Design Competition, Fall Seminar, Memo of Agreement with FSAWWA, Utility Council Activities, Website upgrades and the huge effort to formulate a Strategic Plan. . P.O. Box 2814 ∞ Windermere, FL 34786-2814 407-363-7751 Phone ∞ 407-370-3595 Fax Http://www.fwea.org PAST PRESIDENT: Howard Wegis Lee County Utilities P.O. Box 398 Fort Myers, FL 33902 239-479-8181 wegishs@leegov.com WEF DELEGATES: Mike Cliburn, P.E. AECOM 320 E. South St. Orlando, FL 32801 407-425-1100 Mike.Cliburn@AECOM.com Kartik Vaith, P.E. CDM 8659 Baypine Road, Suite200 Jacksonville, FL 32256 904-731-7109 vaithk@cdm.com FWEA DIRECTORS: Scott Kelly, P.E. JEA 21 W. Church Street Jacksonville, FL 32202 904-665-4642 kellsd@jea.com Brian Shields, P.E. Palm Beach Co. Utilities 8100 Forest Hill Blvd. West Palm Beach, FL 33412 561-493-6081 bshields@pbcwater.com Christine Miranda, P.E. AECOM 3550 SW Corporate Pkwy. Palm City, FL 34990 772-219-2948 Christine.Miranda@AECOM.com Jessica Weatherby, P.E. Jones Edmunds & Associates 1100 Cesery Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32211 904-744-5401 Jweatherby@jonesedmunds..com MANUFACTURERS REP: Albert “Bill” Heller ABS Pumps 486 Moffat Loop Orlando, FL 32765 407-416-4973 Albert.Heller@absgroup.com MUTUAL ORGANIZATIONS: Elizabeth Perez, P.E. Brown and Caldwell 1475 CentrePark Blvd West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561-515-6246 Lperez@brwncald.com UTILITY COUNCIL PRES: James Oskowis City of Tallahassee 300 S. Adams St. Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-891-1090 Jim.Oskowis@talgov.com OPERATIONS COUNCIL REP: Joseph Cheatham City of Tallahassee 3805B Springhill Road Tallahassee, FL 32311 850-891-1009 cheathaj@talgov.net EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Thomas L. Lothrop, P.E. 321 Pickering Court Longwood, FL 32779 407-788-9321 tlothrop@hotmail.com EXECUTIVE MANAGER: Holly M. Hanson P. O. Box 2814 Windermere, FL 34786 407-363-7751 hollyh@fweauc.org PRESIDENT Pamela Holcomb, P.E. CH2M Hill 510 W. Lake Mary Blvd. Sanford, FL 32773 407-665-2033 Pamela.Holcomb@ch2m.com PRESIDENT ELECTELECT PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY/TREASURER John Giachino Fred Rapach Nabil Muhaisen Patricia DiPiero, Parsons South Florida WMD St. Johns River Water Mgmt Dist. Lee County Utilities 2420 Lakemont Ave. #450 1555 Gun Club Road 975 Keller Road 1500 Monroe St. Orlando, FL 32814 West Palm Bch, FL 33406 Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 Fort Myers, FL 33901 407-702-6868 (561) 682-2283 407-659-6640 239-533-8534 John.Giachino@Parsons.com frapach@sfwmd.gov Nmuhaisen@sjrwmd.com dipierpm@leegov.com VII. Treasurer’s Report: Nabil Muhaisen reported on successful events at the Chapter level but poor attendance at Seminars made for a less than perfect fiscal year. This is the first time in FWEA history that the uncoded income balance is at zero. Proposed Budget for the Fiscal Year of May 1, 2009 through April 30, 2010 Total Income of $518,502 and Estimated Expenses at $522,515. Tom Baber made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented, Scott Kelly seconded to approve the minutes as presented. The motion passed unanimously. VIII. Introduction of WEF Officer: President Wegis introduced the guest speaker, WEF Board of Trustees Member, Leslie Samel, who discussed WEF’s vision to preserve and enhance the water environment. Highlights of WEFTEC 2009 were presented, and Leslie expounded the importance of the student design competition and how FWEA serves as a role model for other member associations. IX. FWEA Awards Presentation: Jessica Weatherby, Awards Committee Chair called upon the individual Committee Chair to present the following awards: Willis Award, Organization Performance Excellence Award, Hedgepath Award, Herndon Award, Baker Award, Phelps Awards, York Awards, Safety Awards, Scott Award, Collection System Awards, Public Education Awards, Integrated Water Resources Award and Municipal Utility Operational Performance Excellence Award. X. Nominating Committee Report: The Nomination Committee consisting of the most previous past presidents, Ken Rearden, Mike Cliburn, and Tom Helgeson presented the following slate of officers for the year 2009/2010: President President Elect Vice President Secretary/Treasurer WEF Delegate WEF Delegate FWEA Director at Large FWEA Director at Large FWEA Director at Large FWEA Director at Large FWEA Director of Mutual Organizations FWEA Director of Manufacturers Association Council Rep. Executive Director Utility Council President Operations Council Representative Past President Pamela Holcomb, P.E. John Giachino Nabil Muhaisen Patricia DiPiero Michael Cliburn, P.E. Kart Vaith, P.E. Jessica Weatherby, P.E. Brian Shields, P.E. Scott Kelly, P.E. Christine Miranda, P.E. Elizabeth Perez, P.E. Albert Heller Thomas Lothrop, P.E. James Oskowis Joseph Cheatham, P.E. Howard Wegis There were no nominations from the floor. P.O. Box 2814 ∞ Windermere, FL 34786-2814 407-363-7751 Phone ∞ 407-370-3595 Fax Http://www.fwea.org PAST PRESIDENT: Howard Wegis Lee County Utilities P.O. Box 398 Fort Myers, FL 33902 239-479-8181 wegishs@leegov.com WEF DELEGATES: Mike Cliburn, P.E. AECOM 320 E. South St. Orlando, FL 32801 407-425-1100 Mike.Cliburn@AECOM.com Kartik Vaith, P.E. CDM 8659 Baypine Road, Suite200 Jacksonville, FL 32256 904-731-7109 vaithk@cdm.com FWEA DIRECTORS: Scott Kelly, P.E. JEA 21 W. Church Street Jacksonville, FL 32202 904-665-4642 kellsd@jea.com Brian Shields, P.E. Palm Beach Co. Utilities 8100 Forest Hill Blvd. West Palm Beach, FL 33412 561-493-6081 bshields@pbcwater.com Christine Miranda, P.E. AECOM 3550 SW Corporate Pkwy. Palm City, FL 34990 772-219-2948 Christine.Miranda@AECOM.com PRESIDENT Pamela Holcomb, P.E. CH2M Hill 510 W. Lake Mary Blvd. Sanford, FL 32773 407-665-2033 Pamela.Holcomb@ch2m.com XI. XII. XIII. PRESIDENT ELECTELECT PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY/TREASURER John Giachino Fred Rapach Nabil Muhaisen Patricia DiPiero, Parsons South Florida WMD St. Johns River Water Mgmt Dist. Lee County Utilities 2420 Lakemont Ave. #450 1555 Gun Club Road 975 Keller Road 1500 Monroe St. Orlando, FL 32814 West Palm Bch, FL 33406 Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 Fort Myers, FL 33901 407-702-6868 (561) 682-2283 407-659-6640 239-533-8534 John.Giachino@Parsons.com frapach@sfwmd.gov Nmuhaisen@sjrwmd.com dipierpm@leegov.com Election of Officers: Michael Cliburn made a Motion to accept the Nominating Committee’s recommendation for the FWEA Board for 2009/2010 and was seconded by Jim Oskowis. The motion passed unanimously. Passing of the Gavel: President Howard Wegis performed the “passing of the gavel” to Pamela Holcomb. In her new capacity as President, Pam presented Howard with a plaque and gift and thanked him for his outstanding service to FWEA, having graciously served this past year. Pam then spoke on the new initiatives outlined in the Strategic Plan, how we will be establishing Online Training, Speaker’s Bureau, Locally hosted events and the growing of the Manufacturer’s Council. Pam asked for a moment of silence in honor of DOL Don Maurer who passed suddenly only a few weeks ago. Adjournment: Tom Baber made a motion to adjourn, Howard Wegis seconded. Meeting adjourned at 1:37 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Holly Hanson Executive Manager and Reporting Secretary Jessica Weatherby, P.E. Jones Edmunds & Associates 1100 Cesery Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32211 904-744-5401 Jweatherby@jonesedmunds..com MANUFACTURERS REP: Albert “Bill” Heller ABS Pumps 486 Moffat Loop Orlando, FL 32765 407-416-4973 Albert.Heller@absgroup.com MUTUAL ORGANIZATIONS: Elizabeth Perez, P.E. Brown and Caldwell 1475 CentrePark Blvd West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561-515-6246 Lperez@brwncald.com UTILITY COUNCIL PRES: James Oskowis City of Tallahassee 300 S. Adams St. Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-891-1090 Jim.Oskowis@talgov.com OPERATIONS COUNCIL REP: Joseph Cheatham City of Tallahassee 3805B Springhill Road Tallahassee, FL 32311 850-891-1009 cheathaj@talgov.net EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Thomas L. Lothrop, P.E. 321 Pickering Court Longwood, FL 32779 407-788-9321 tlothrop@hotmail.com EXECUTIVE MANAGER: Holly M. Hanson P. O. Box 2814 Windermere, FL 34786 407-363-7751 hollyh@fweauc.org P.O. Box 2814 ∞ Windermere, FL 34786-2814 407-363-7751 Phone ∞ 407-370-3595 Fax Http://www.fwea.org
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