WISCONSIN CHAPTER APWA EXECUTIVE...

Wisconsin Chapter American Public Works Association 210 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd City-County Building, Room 115 Madison WI, 53703

President : Ryan Amtmann; President-Elect : Jim Hessling; Vice-President: Scott Solverson; Secretary: Eric Dundee; Treasurer: Scott Brandmeier; Director: Mary Dziewiontkoski and Robert Givens; Past President: Carl Weber; Council of Chapters Delegates: Mike Dailey and Paul Woodard

WISCONSIN CHAPTER APWA

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE & TECHNICAL COMMITTEE CHAIR MEETING AGENDA

Meeting Date: Wednesday May 4, 2016 Meeting Time : 4:00pm Meeting Location: Holiday Inn Hotel and Conference Center (Sands/Spruce Rooms) 1100 Amber Avenue Stevens Point, WI 54482 Teleconference Information: Go To Meeting (https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/741712253)

Call In Information: 1 (872) 240-3412 Access Code: 741-712-253

1. Call to Order /Introductions

2. Presidents Report (Amtmann)

3. Approval of Minutes: April 8, 2016 (attached)

4. Treasurer’s Report (Brandmeier)

i. Current Account Balances (through 5/1/2016)

i. Associated Checking $ 81,960

ii. Associated Money Market $ 35,539

iii. North Shore Bank (Scholarship fund) $146,553

ii. Total Investments $264,052

iii. Revenue YTD $ 82,338

iv. Expenses YTD $ 23,300

v. Revenue YTD 2015 $ 18,835

vi. Expenses YTD 2015 $ 5,816

5. Approval of Treasurer’s Report

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6. Committee Reports

i. Technical Committees

i. Emergency Management (Dan Jensen)

ii. Engineering & Technology (Jim Mantes) - attached

iii. Facilities & Grounds (Leeann Butschlick)

iv. Fleet Services (Nathan Wachtendonk) - attached

v. Leadership & Management (Cathy Austin) -attached

vi. Solid Waste Management (Rick Eilertson) -attached

vii. Transportation (John Burgan) - attached

viii. Utilities and Right of Way (Dave Simpson) - attached

ix. Water Resources (Bill Frisbee) – attached

ii. Standing Committees

i. Awards (Sean Gehin)

ii. Conference Program (Jim Hessling)

iii. Diversity (Bill Dunlop) - attached

iv. Education & Scholarship (Holly Powell) - attached

v. Historical & Archives (Jim Hessling)

vi. Council of Chapters (Mike Dailey)

vii. Membership Services (Tyler Smith)

viii. Newsletter (Carl Weber)

ix. Past Presidents (Dale Hexom) – no report

x. Public Relations (Matt Bednarski)

xi. Website Administration /Communications (Jeff Mazanec)

xii. Vendor Committee (Andrew Lang) - attached

xiii. Young Professional Chapter Liaison (Steve Hayek)

7. Old Business i. 2016 Spring Conference Update

i. Conference Program & Event Highlights ii. PWX Chapter Dinner & Transportation Update

iii. Website Transition



iv. Snowplow Rodeo/Equipment Show/Winter Maintenance Update v. Conference Planning Guide Update (Cancellation Policy and Banquet meals)

8. New Business

i. APWA Chapter by-law change (Dailey) ii. Dane County Boys and Girls Club Bike Ride

9. Upcoming Event Dates

i. Summer Fundraiser Outing, July 21, 2016 –Beaver Dam (Old Hickory)

ii. PWX (formerly known as Congress), August 28-31 - Minneapolis

iii. Winter Maintenance Certification with Snow Plow Rodeo and Equipment Show, September 6-7 – Green Bay

iv. Fall Conference - November 2-4, 2016 – Janesville

v. Spring Conference, May 10-12, 2017- Madison

vi. Fall Conference, 2017 - Wausau

vii. Spring Conference, 2018 – Oshkosh

10. Future Agenda Items

11. Future meeting dates

i. Friday, June 10 Teleconference (EC only)

ii. Thursday, July 21 Beaver Dam-Summer Outing (EC and Committee chairs)

iii. Friday, August 12 Teleconference (EC only)

iv. September TBD Green Bay Snowplow Roadeo

v. Friday, October 14 Teleconference (EC Only)

vi. Wednesday, November 2 Janesville-Fall Conf (EC and Committee chairs)

vii. Friday, December 9 Teleconference (EC only)

12. Future newsletter deadlines- June for July newsletter Newsletters are published quarterly: January, April, July and October.

13. Adjourn



WISCONSIN CHAPTER APWA

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA

Meeting Date: Friday, April 8, 2016 Meeting Time: 10:00am Teleconference Information: Go To Meeting https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/840318413

Call In Information: 1 (408) 650-3123 Access Code: 840-318-413

1. Call to Order /Introductions

Attendees: Amtmann, Dailey, Dziewiontkoski, Givens, Solverson, Hessling, Brandmeier, Weber, Schatschneider

2. Presidents Report (Amtmann)

Clark – Top Award Winner, Lacrosse Project of the Year (Ped Bridge) – SC/RC, and Bayfield project.

Newsletter coming out soon, Supplemental List for Newsletter – to be updated (distribution by email)

3. Approval of Minutes: March 11, 2016 (attached) motion Hessling, 2nd Dziewiontkoski, passed

4. Treasurer’s Report (Brandmeier)

i. Current Account Balances (through 3/31/2016)

i. Associated Checking $ 38,954

ii. Associated Money Market $ 35,535

iii. North Shore Bank (Scholarship fund) $146,544

ii. Total Investments $221,033

iii. Revenue YTD $ 30,133

iv. Expenses YTD $ 19,793

v. Revenue YTD 2015 $ 18,802

vi. Expenses YTD 2015 $ 5,667

5. Approval of Treasurer’s Report motion Dziewiontkoski, 2nd Dailey, passed

6. Old Business




i. 2016 Spring Conference Update i. Registrations – going well

ii. Conference Program – sessions set, still missing 5-7 educational session PDH submittals.

ii. PWX Transportation – nothing at this time iii. Winter Maintenance Training at 2016 Rodeo – nothing at this time

7. New Business

i. Chapter Bylaws Update – Dailey to update and present at May meeting ii. Clark Wantoch Top Ten Award – part of President’s report

iii. 2017 Spring Conference review with preliminary budget motion Hessling, 2nd Weber, passed

iv. TIME Coalition formal support – Hessling reported on meeting held in Madison. TIM will vote on APWA WI chapter becoming formal voting member. More to come at future meeting.

v. Just Fix It Campaign – Craig Thompson, Transportation Development Association (advocates for all modes of transportation). Gave overview on present state budget and transportation shortfall. Looking to do outreach for transportation funding. (www.tdawisconsin.org)

vi. Policy Discussion: Free tickets to Awards/Scholarship Banquet Scholarship – 4 tickets, Project of Year – 6 tickets total (2-muncipality, 2-engineer, 2-contrator). This item needs a full review of awards/scholarships. Hessling and Solverson to review.

vii. Regional Director’s Report – Information Item Only viii. Audit Committee (Givens, Solverson, Dziewiontkoski)

Met March 31, 2016 and completed - will be delivered to Scott Brandmeier. Results: All records comply.

8. Upcoming Event Dates

i. Spring Conference, May 4-6, 2016 – Stevens Point

ii. Summer Fundraiser Outing, July 21, 2016 –Beaver Dam (Old Hickory)

iii. PWX (formerly known as Congress), August 28-31 - Minneapolis

iv. Winter Maintenance Certification with Snow Plow Rodeo and Equipment Show, September 6-7 – Green Bay

v. Fall Conference - November 2-4, 2016 – Janesville

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vi. Spring Conference, May 10-12, 2017- Madison

vii. Fall Conference, 2017 - Wausau

viii. Spring Conference, 2018 - Oshkosh

9. Future Agenda Items

10. Future meeting dates

i. Wednesday, May 4 Stevens Point-Spring Conf. (EC and Committee chairs)

ii. Friday, June 10 Teleconference (EC only)

iii. Thursday, July 21 Beaver Dam-Summer Outing (EC and Committee chairs)

iv. Friday, August 12 Teleconference (EC only)

v. Tuesday, September 6 Green Bay Snowplow Roadeo

vi. Friday, October 14 Teleconference (EC Only)

vii. Wednesday, November 2 Janesville-Fall Conf (EC and Committee chairs)

viii. Friday, December 9 Teleconference (EC only)

11. Future newsletter deadlines- March for April newsletter

Newsletters are published quarterly: January, April, July and October.

12. Adjourn – 11:14am, motion Dziewiontkoski, 2nd Dailey, passed

APWA Wisconsin Chapter

COMMITTEE REPORT Committee Name: Engineering & Technology Chair: Jim Mantes Executive & Technical Committee Meeting Date: 5/4/2016 Committee Emphasis: Education of membership on a wide range of topics via presentations and newsletter articles. Notes from Most Recent Meeting: Attached Notes: The Committee met at the fall conference. The main topic was potential topics for upcoming conferences. Topics were provided by John Burgan and were attached to the January report. Will be meeting as a committee during time slot at spring conference to discuss possible conference topics for fall conference. See below for committed speaker information for spring conference Suggested Conference Session Topics: (rank by priority. Include speaker name if available) 1. Chris Trippery - Presentation on current trends in GIS 2. Ghassan Korban - Presentation on the Milwaukee Lakefront Gateway Project 3.


COMMITTEE REPORT Committee Name: Fleet Services Chair: Nathan Wachtendonk Executive & Technical Committee Meeting Date: May 4, 2016 Committee Emphasis: Fleet maintenance and planning the Snow Plow Roadeo and Equipment Show. Notes from Most Recent Meeting: Attached Notes: Meeting minutes from the April 29th meeting attached. Suggested Conference Session Topics: (rank by priority. Include speaker name if available) 1. GPS/AVL for salt/sand/brine usage. Jack Fieweger Force America. 2. 3.

Wisconsin Chapter American Public Works Association Fleet Services Committee Chair: Nathan Wachtendonk

Fleet Services Committee Meeting

Friday April 29, 2016 9-10:30am

Location: Faros Family Restaurant Fond Du Lac WI

1. Introductions. The second meeting of 2016 kicked off with 13 participants.

2. New Members. Welcoming guests Holly Powell and Mark Hodel from the City of Fitchburg.

3. Rodeo date-September 7th.

The Rodeo date has been confirmed with the Packers, set up will take place on September 6th with the Roadeo taking place on September 7th.

4. Winter Road Maintenance Certificate Class. Holly Powell confirmed the Winter Road Maintenance Certificate Class will take place the day before the Roadeo on September 6th at the Tundra Lodge.

5. Budget.

The budget was approved by the Executive Committee on March 11th.

6. Check List. The Roadeo task check list was reviewed with tasks being shared between committee members.

7. Course layout-changes for 2016?

Changes to the course were discussed; the addition of additional obstacles and challenges will be added to the course.

8. Vendor/driver recruitment. The committee discussed ways to improve driver turnout and vendor participation. A mass email will be prepared and sent out.

9. Mechanic/driver training during the Rodeo.

There will be training on Allison Transmissions along with Fuel Systems will be performing training on Air Conditioning.

Wisconsin Chapter American Public Works Association Fleet Services Committee Chair: Nathan Wachtendonk

10. Barricades/ Cones. Due to the difficulty with the current vendor supplying the cones and barricades, the idea of using any surplus funds to purchase cones and barricades for use exclusively by the Roadeo was discussed. Al Luberda will be looking into the dollar amount to purchase the necessary cones and barricades. J/X Peterbilt may be willing to donate a enclosed trailer along with supplying a space to store the trailer throughout the year. More discussion to follow at the next meeting.

11. Upcoming meetings/locations. July 20th-Roadeo pre-planning. August 24th-Final meeting before Roadeo. September 7th-Snow Plow Roadeo. September 22nd-Roadeo Recap.

Attendees: Nathan Wachtendonk-City of Green Bay Mark Yanke-Retired Andy Lang-Capsers Truck Equipment Holly Powell-City of Fitchburg Mark Hodel-City of Fitchburg Dan Shoemaker-JX Peterbilt Green Bay & Appleton Jim Leu-City of West Allis Max Hawkins-Monroe Truck Equipment Ray Dilts-City of Fond Du Lac Al Luberda-City of DePere Jim Garvens-Fuel Systems Bruce Brazee-City of Appleton Jack Fieweger-Force America


COMMITTEE REPORT

Committee Name: Leadership and Management Committee Chair: Cathy Austin Executive & Technical Committee Meeting Date: May 4, 2016

Committee Emphasis: - Emerging Leaders Program - Conference Speakers

Notes from Most Recent Meeting: Attached Notes: Committee worked on trying to obtain speakers for this conference and was exteremly unsuccessful. We have received a proposal for a keynote speaker for the Fall Conference in Janesville. The topic would be Leadship Chanllenges. Emerging Leader Applications are available on-line and close June 1, 2016. We will have committee recommendations for Executive Committee approval for the June 10th Meeting.

Suggested Conference Session Topics: (rank by priority. Include speaker name if available) 1. Leadership Challenges - McGrath Consulting Group. Inc. 2. Ethical Leadership - Potenial Dale Carnegie topic 3.

Wisconsin Chapter

American Public Works Association

Solid Waste Management Committee

Chair: Rick Eilertson, City of Fitchburg

Vice Chair: vacant

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WISCONSIN CHAPTER APWA SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT

Committee Name: Solid Waste Management Committee Date: April 30, 2016 Chair: Rick Eilertson

Past Activities: Statewide Solid Waste Survey – The first round of APWA WI’s solid waste survey (analyzing 37 respondents throughout the state) were presented at the Dec. 13, 2012 Wisconsin Council on Recycling Meeting: (http://wisconsin.apwa.net/download/F82EE666-E9BD-4435-B938-4EC7BB0D8FB3). Several minor updates to the survey were incorporated in early January 2013 (https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/K9VM3RK). Results of a second round of the survey (analyzing 13 respondents from the Sauk County area) were presented at the Jan. 31, 2013 Sauk County Responsible Units Workshop sponsored by DNR and Sauk County:

APWA WI assisted DNR and WCSWMA on organizing a series of three (3) Pay as You Throw (PAYT) workshops on May 2 and 3, 2013. APWA WI’s contribution to this event included running the Fitchburg workshop as a webinar as well as a financial contribution of $100.

Results of the third round of the APWA statewide survey were presented at the October 2, 2013 NEWCMG/WCSWMA Conference in Waupaca: (http://wisconsin.apwa.net/download/C6C8CECA-F719-480D-BAC1-D2397535EA13).

Upcoming Activities: 1. Review recent state legislative actions related to solid waste collection and disposal. 2. Select Vice-Chair for the committee. 3. Help provide guidance to member communities on cost-effective strategies for managing

solid waste, specifically: a. reductions in refuse sent to landfills (education on purchases, PAYT, etc.) b. reuse opportunities (education on C&D, resale, donations, etc.) c. recycling rate improvements (education on C&D, foodwaste/organics, etc.)

Notes From Most Recent Meeting

Date:

Future Conference, Newsletter Article, and/or Web Site Topics: 1. Public Outreach Efforts in Refuse and Recycling (PAYT, Organics Collection, etc.) 2. Upcoming Solid Waste Regulations and Funding Issues (Recycling, MedDrop, CleanSweep,

E-waste, etc.)

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Solid Waste Management Committee http://wisconsin.apwa.net/PageDetails/7488

(Last Revised April 30, 2016) Committee Members: 1. Rick Eilertson, Chair, City of Fitchburg, [email protected], 608-270-4264 2. Wanda Booker, City of Milwaukee, [email protected], 414-286-2332 3. Matt Clementi, Stantec Consulting Services, [email protected], 262-643-9062 4. John Edlebeck, Village of Whitefish Bay, [email protected], 414-962-6690 5. Steve Krall, RNOW, Inc., [email protected], 414-541-5700 6. Jodine Saunders, City of Beloit, [email protected], 608-364-2929 7. Eddie Sheppard, City of Shawano, [email protected], 715-526-3512 8. Joseph Terry, City of Wisconsin Rapids, [email protected], 715-421-8255 9. Sean Von Bergen, Town of Linn, [email protected], 262-275-6300 x18 10. John Whitcomb, City of Janesville, [email protected], 608-755-3110 Mission Statement: The mission of the Solid Waste Management Committee is to provide education and information that will raise awareness and promote environmentally conscious and cost effective management of solid waste. Committee Objectives and Goals: The Solid Waste Management Committee is actively pursuing and evaluating:

• Manner and methods of solid waste (trash and recycling) collection including staffing and collection costs,

• Pay as You Throw (PAYT) solid waste collection opportunities, • Landfill operations, and • Public education and outreach related to solid waste collection

The APWA WI Solid Waste Management Committee is interested in exploring new partnerships with other organizations and individuals in and around Wisconsin that share our objectives and goals. We’re also interested in growing our membership. Please feel free to contact Rick Eilertson (contact info above) if you have any ideas and/or suggestions. Thank You!

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COMMITTEE REPORT Committee Name: Utility & Public Right-of-Way (UPROW) Chair: David Simpson Executive & Technical Committee Meeting Date: 5/4/16 Committee Emphasis: 1. Identifying new resources and materials to assist right-of-way managers, users and elected officials in the ongoing formulation of public policy and local ordinances for the management of public right-of-way. 2. Look for solutions to issues surrounding the use of public rights-of-way. 3. Provide for better communication between telecommunications companies, utility companies, and local governments. 4. Insure that appropriate and sustainable utilization of the public right-of-way occurs in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal laws. Notes from Most Recent Meeting: Attached Notes: Discussed options for future agenda items. Also discussed how we can learn more about what other UPROW Committees are doing in other States. The attached memo is of interest related to an issue that will be an issue for many communities. A company called Wisconsin Technology Networking, LLC is trying to place 120' tall poles in ROW that they are calling "transport utility poles and facilities". The League of Wisconsin Municipalities provided the attached memo from their attorney that essentially says Cities may have no choice but to allow these poles in their ROW. Suggested Conference Session Topics: (rank by priority. Include speaker name if available) 1. STH 42 Reconstruction in the Village of Sister Bay- Real estate, utility, and environmental challenges and how they were overcome . WDOT and DNR would present with coordination by Gayle Lindenberg, 920-662-9641, [email protected] 2. 3.

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LAW FIRM

Anita T. Gallucci, Attorney

1 SOUTH PINCKNEY STREET, FOURTH FLOOR, P.O. BOX 927, MADISON, W 53701-0927

Telephone 608-283-1770

Fecsimile 608-283-1709

[email protected]

MEMORANDUM

TO Claire Silverman, Legal CounselLeague of Wisconsin Municipalities

Anita Gallucci

April12,2016

Regulation of WITN's Poles in Local Right-of-Way

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DATE:

RE:

The League has been contacted by several members regarding requests they have received fromWisconsin Technology Networking, LLC ("WITN") to place utility poles in local rights-of-way("ROW"). In response, I have been asked for a memorandum addressing the followingquestions:

1. What right does WITN have to place poles in local ROW?2. What right does a municipality have to regulate WITN's proposed use of local ROW?3. What sort of regulations may a municipality apply to WITN?4. What may a municipality do if it has not adopted regulations that would apply to

utility poles placed in local ROW?

BACKGROUND

WITN has submitted permit applications to various municipalities in southeast Wisconsin,seeking to install one or two 120' "transport utility poles and facilities" in local ROW. WITN'scover leffer, submitted with its applications, states that:

WITN is an alternative telecommunications utility ["ATU"] regulated by theWisconsin Public Service Commission ["PSCW"] to provide intrastatetelecommunications service, whether switched or dedicated, including alltelecommunications service available, such as intraLATA and interLATA tolltelecommunications, access service to telecommunications providers and private -line service.

The letter also states that it is "deploying a hybrid transport network" that can be used to"support a variety of technologies and services that required connectivity to the internet,"

including "mobile service providers." According to the letter, the "transport utility poles andfacilities are not dedicated to any particular customer, and, to the extent capacþ on thestructures is available, are available to be used by other entities, including the [municipality]." Inaddition, plans submitted by WITN show that the company intends to install two microwavedishes on the poles and install fiber up to the poles.

According to records maintained on the PSCW's website, WITN is listed as an activecompetitive local exchange carrier (a "CLEC") and, therefore, has ATU status under Wisconsinlaw. The original certification was granted on June 20,2007 to a company called Mobilitie,LLC, in PSCW Docket No. 3778-NC-100 (PSC REF#:77803), and was subsequently transfenedto WITN. On April 5,2016, a company called Mobilitie Management, LLC, applied to thePSCW for authorization to provide competitive local telecommunications services throughoutWisconsin. It is not clear what, if any, connection Mobilitie Management has to WITN and itscurrent build out efforts.

DISCUSSION

A. WHAT RIGHT DOES WITN HAVE TO PLACE POLES IN LOCAL RO\ry?

Under Wis. Stat. $ 182.017(lr), certain "companies" have the right to place their facilities inlocal ROW subject "to reasonable regulations made by any municipality through which [their]transmission lines or systems may pass." A "company," as defined in the statute, may include alimited liability company organized to furnish telecommunications servicel to the public or forpublic purposes. Wis. Stat. $ 182.017(lgxb)1.

An ATU, such as WITN, is a company within the meaning of the statute. Accordingly, WITNhas the right to place its utility poles in local ROW. However, that right is a qualified one.WITN must comply with all "reasonable" regulations imposed by the municipality withjurisdiction over the affected ROW.

As an ATU, WITN also has the right to challenge any municipal regulations that it believes are

"unreasonable." Those challenges are heard by the PSCW. Wis. Stat. $ 182.017(8).

B. WIIAT RIGHT DOES A MUNICIPALITY HAVE TO REGULATE \ryITN'SUTILITY POLES?

Municipalities have police power authority to regulate local ROW. With respect to a company'suse of local ROW, such regulations must be reasonable. League members have several questionsregarding what is "reasonable regulation" with regard to WITN's utility poles. These questionsare addressed as follows:

' "Telecommunications service" is very broadly defined as "Îhe offering for sale of the conveyance of voice, data, orother information, including the sale of service for collection, storage, forwarding, switching, and delivery incidentalto such communication regardless of the technology or mode used to make such offering." rWis. Stat. $I 82.0 l7(lg)(cq).

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1. Mqy a municipality adopt a moratoriLtm on the placement of 120' poles in the ROWin order to have time to put regulations in place that would apply to such structw,es?

No. According to Wis. Stat. $ 182.017(8)(am), a municipal regulation isun¡easonable if it "has the effect of creating a moratorium on the placement ofcompany lines or systems" in local ROW.

2. How much time can a municípality take in acting on WITN's permit application?

60 days. According to Wis. Stat. $ 182.017(9), a "municipality shall approve or denya permit application no later than 60 days after receipt of the application." If it failsto act within that time period, then the application is deemed granted. In addition, ifthe application is denied, the "municipality shall provide the applicant a writtenexplanation of the reasons for the denial" at the time of the denial.

3. Mry o municipality charge ITITN rentfor use of its ROW?

No. According to Wis. Stat. $ 182.017(8Xb), a municipality may not charge rent toan ATU for use of the ROW. It may only charge fees that compensate themunicipality for certain "management functions," such as

Registering companies, including the gathering and recording of informationnecessary to conduct business with a company.

[I]ssuing, processing, and veriÛring excavation or other company permitapplications, including supplemental applications.

Inspecting company job sites and restoration projects.

Maintaining, supporting, protecting, or moving company equipment duringwork in municipal ROWs.

Undertaking restoration work inadequately performed by a company afterproviding notice and the opportunity to correct the work.

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4. May WITN's poles be regulated on the basis of aesthetics?

No. Municipal regulations are reasonable if they regulate on the basis of an adequatehealth, safety, or welfare concern. According to the PSCW's ROW rules, a project's

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negative aesthetic impact is not an adequate justification for the regulation of utilitypoles in local ROW. ,See Wis. Admin. Code Ch. PSC 130 (Municipal Regulation ofMunicipal Rights-of-way).

C. WHAT SORT OF REGULATIONS MAY A MUNICIPALITY APPLY TO WITN?

A municipality may regulate the placement of WITN's poles as it does any other utilitystructures in the ROW (e.g., telephone or electric utility poles). The following requirements,among others, could be applied to WITN:

Permit and registrations fees.

Bonding and insurance requirements during construction in ROW

Fall zone and set back restrictions.

Siting restrictions based on safety factors; for example:

o Line of sight restrictions (i.e., prohibit the placement of poles in placeswhere a driver's line of sight may be obstructed).

o Siting restriction due to interference with the provision of municipalpolice or f,rre services (e.g., prohibit the placement of the poles withina certain distance of buildings so that the poles do not impede the workof firefighters should the building catch fire).

Removal requirements for when a pole is no longer serving a permitted use.

Requirements to comply with all applicable state and local building codes andelectric codes.

Proof of strength requirements (i.e., when equipment is placed on the poles,the company must ensure that the weight of the equipment will notcompromise the structural integrity of the pole).

Care should be taken that any such regulations, as applied to WITN's use of local RO'W, be

competitively neutral and nondiscriminatory. See 4t U.S.C. 253(c).2 Under state law, themunicipality's regulations will be judged on the basis of reasonableness. The PSCW's ROWrules, cited above, and Wis. Stat. $ 182.017(8) provide some guidance on what the PSCW willconsider reasonable regulation.

2 That federal statutory provisions provides:(c) State and local government authorityNothing in this section affects the authority of a State or local govemment to manage the publicrights-of-way or to require fair and reasonable compensation from telecommunications providers,on a competitively neutral and nondiscriminatory basis, for use of public rights-of-way on anondiscriminatory basis, if the compensation required is publicly disclosed by such government.

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D. MAY WITN'S POLES BE REGULATED AS CELL PHONE TOWERS?

League members have also asked whether their zoning ordinances applicable to cell phone

the plans it submitted to various municipalities, WITN intends to install two microwave dishesbackhaul and other support services to mobile's poles and equipment may be used to supports not appear that such a facility was intended tothe scope of Wis. Stat. $ 66.0404. In other

words, WITN is not initially, at least, planning to provide cell phone service using the equipmentto be installed on the poles. It is likely that WITN will lease or license pole space and/orequipment to cell phone providers in the future. The future installation of cell phone antennasand other such equipment on WITN poles would be subject to municipal regulations eitherconsistent with or adopted pursuant to Wis. Stat. $ 66.0404.7

While the municipality's cell tower regulations would not apply at this time, a municipality'sROW regulations would, of course, apply. A municipality should review its ordinances to see ifother regulations might apply. For example, some communities regulate the placement ofmicrowave towers. Such regulations would likely apply here because the poles will be used tosupport microwave equipment for the provision of back haul and other support services.

E. WHAT MAY A MUNICIPALITY DO IF IT HAS NOT ADOPTEDREGULATIONS THAT WOULD APPLY TO UTILITY POLES PLACED INLOCAL ROW?

A municipality has broad police power authority to manage and control the public ROW underits jurisdiction and may exercise its regulatory powers by, among other things, license,

3 This statute was adopted as part of 2013 Wis. Act 20 andgreatly restricts the ability of municipalities to regulatecell phone towers and related facilities.a In this context, backhaul service provides the link between a carrier's cell site (e.g., base station at the cell tower)and its mobile switching facility and then to the public switched telephone network.

' Under 47 U.S.C. $ 153(33), "mobile seryice" is defined as:

. . . a radio communication service carried on between mobile stations or receivers and landstations, and by mobile stations communicating among themselves, and includes (A) both one-way and two-way radio communication services, (B) a mobile service which provides a regularlyinteracting group of base, mobile, portable, and associated control and relay stations (whetherlicensed on an individual, cooperative, or multiple basis) for private one-way or two-way landmobile radio communications by eligible users over designated areas of operation, and (C) anyservice for which a license is required in a personal communications service established pursuantto the proceeding entitled "Amendment to the Commission's Rules to Establish New PersonalCommunications Services" (GEN Docket No. 90-314; ET Docket No. 92-100), or any successorproceeding.

6 A "mobile service facilþ" is defined as "the set of equipment and network components, including antennas,transmitters, receivers, base stations, power supplies, cabling, and associated equipment, that is necessary to providemobile service to a discrete geographic area, but does not include the underlying support structure." Wis. Stat. $

66.0404(1XL).7 The municipality should consult with its attomey regarding any such regulations and their applicability to facilitieslocated in the ROW.

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regulation, fine, and other necessary or convenient means. ,See Wis. Stat. $ 62.11(5) (for cities)and $ 61.34(l) (for villages). Accordingly, if a municipality currently has no ROW regulationsto apply to the placement of utility poles in local ROW and if it does not have time to do adoptsuch regulations within the 60-day time period for acting on permit applications, thenalternatively, the municipality could enter into a license agreement with WITN.8

The terms and conditions to be considered for such an agreement might include:

A provision granting the company a license to use the ROW, subject to the terms andconditions of the license and setting out the scope of the license (i.e., permitted uses).

A description of the licensed area (i.e., a legal description of the area of the ROW wherethe pole(s) will be installed).

A provision for a license fee, which covers the cost of regulation as discussed above.

A provision setting out the term of the license agreement and conditions for termination.The agreement should be in place for as long as the pole is being used for a permittedpurpose in accordance with the agreement.

A removal provision, setting out the time frame for removal of the company's equipmentfrom the ROW and the conditions under which removal is required.

A provision stating what the permitted uses are.

A requirement to submit construction plans and schedule and list of contractors.

A requirement that a trafftc control plan be submitted in advance of construction if one isnecessary.

Requirements regarding set back and fall zone.

A requirement that the company be responsible for any damage it does to privatepropefty.

A requirement that the company be responsible for all locates under Wis. Stat. $t82.0r7s.

Insurance, indemnification, and bonding requirements.

A requirement that the company comply with all application laws, regulations, and codes(e.g., Wis. Stat. $$ 86.16(2) and 182.017 and the Wisconsin State Electrical Code).

8 The right to regulate ATU and public utility use of local ROW by contract is recognized in Wis. Stat. $$I 82.0 I 7(l g)(bm); I 82.e I 7(8); I 96.s 8( I g); and I 96.58(lr)(a).

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A municipality has 60 days in which to act on WITN's permit application. It is importantthat,during this relatively short time period, the municipality work with the company to ensure thatthe public's interest in local ROW is protected. If the municipality's ROW regulations areinadequate or do not exist, the municipality should consider entering into a license agreementwith WITN to address the terms and conditions under which the company will be permitted touse local ROW. Care should be taken not to impose any non-neutral, unduly discriminatory, orunreasonable requirements on WITN. Finally, now may be a good time for the municipality toconsider adopting a generic ROW ordinance, as these same issues are likely to arise in the future.

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COMMITTEE REPORT Committee Name: Water Resources Chair: Bill Frisbee Executive & Technical Committee Meeting Date: Committee Emphasis: Tracking legislation that affects stormwater permitees throughout the state. Notes from Most Recent Meeting: Attached Notes: Last meeting was at the fall conference. Discussed future conference topics. Have three speakers at this conference. Email blast on 2/17 regarding pending legislation. Suggested Conference Session Topics: (rank by priority. Include speaker name if available) 1. PSC Stormwater Utility Credit - Steve Kemna (PSC) 2. Janesville Green Belts? - Tim Whittaker (Janesville) and Caroline Burger (Brown & Caldwell) 3.


COMMITTEE REPORT

Committee Name: Diversity Date: May 4, 2016 Chair: Bill Dunlop Current Year - Area of Emphasis: Continue Outreach Programs Continue Presentations at Chapter Conferences Set 3 year goals and measurable objectives.

Current Issues: Continuing up 2015-2016 visits with College Club (Ahna Bizjak and Bill Dunlop) Spring 2015 conference topic. Mentoring opportunities in other communities.

Notes From Most Recent Meeting Date: April 6, 2016 Bimonthly teleconfrence to discuss initiatives: Ahna Bizjak setting up next presentation with Verona High School before school en The presentation from the last conference was submitted but not accepted. Need decision from Executive Committee on whether we can field a team in the Boys and Girls Club Bike Ride. Nahid Afsari - volunteered to be vice chair.

Conference Topics: Spring 2016: Women - Partners in Public Works Connie Li - Transmart; Benji Hayek - RA Smith; Natalie Schneider - City of Brookfield; Mary Dziewiontkoski - City of Milwaukee Fall Conference TBD


COMMITTEE REPORT Committee Name: Education & Scholarship Chair: Holly Powell Executive & Technical Committee Meeting Date: May 4, 2016 Committee Emphasis: Scholarships, tuition reimbursement, education opportunities. Notes from Most Recent Meeting: Attached Notes: Focus on the new Winter Maintenance Supervisor Certificate training on Sept. 6 at the Tundra Lodge in Green Bay. Nathan is working on a joint postcard for the Roadeo/certificate to handout at the Spring conference. A block of hotels is set aside. The Tundra Lodge conference room can hold up to 100 people. Speakers have been confirmed. Website updates are underway to allow registration online and a paper form. Suggested Conference Session Topics: (rank by priority. Include speaker name if available) 1. 2. 3.

Wisconsin Chapter


Education & Scholarship Committee

Chair: Holly Powell

Education & Scholarship Committee Meeting

Wednesday, March 9, 2016, 9-10:15am

Location: Fitchburg City Hall, 5520 Lacy Road, Fitchburg, WI 53711

GoToMeeting conference call line at +1 (646) 749-3122 with access code 641-042-669 and online at


I. Introductions

a. Welcome new member Gary Blazek with Vierbicher Associates.

b. Attendees: Holly Powell (Chair), Cory Horton, Aaron Jahncke, Gus VanderWegen, Gary

Blazek, Steve Pudloski, Brett Hebert (phone), Bill Dunlop (phone) and Nathan

Wachtendonk (phone).

II. Approval of minutes from 2-1-2016, no changes.

III. Agenda Items

A. Winter Maintenance Training

a. Decision to offer the APWA Snow Maintenance Supervisor Certificate on

September 6 at 9am at the Tundra Lodge in Green Bay. The Snow Plow Roadeo

will take place on September 7 from 7am-1pm.

b. Planning discussions recommended assuming 75-100 participants at a $60

registration fee. The fee would be the same for member and non-members as a

majority of maintenance crews are not members. The first year event would

encourage participation and draw attention to the Roadeo event. The Roadeo is

estimating 130 participants. Speakers come off an approved list from Nationals

and could be compensated for travel, lodging and food. The quizzes would take

after each session with 10 minute breaks. Lunch would be 30 minutes. Print all

slides into a binder with two per page and double sided. If funding allows,

consider upgrading the food, printing handouts in color and providing additional

reference books.

c. Gary and Aaron may be available to help run registration and assist with the

training logistics.

B. CEU’s for Spring conference

a. Gus provide two handouts (attached)

b. Try to provide comments to speakers within a month or two of the conference.

The different color forms are helpful in organizing and getting feedback faster.

Gus works directly with speakers to get the forms completed. Aaron can help

with data after the Spring conference. Steve recommended scanning entire

forms so comments have a background for context.

c. Committee wants to utilize the Google My Drive application to load power point

presentations from speakers for the Spring conference.

C. Ethics training opportunity on March 31, 2016 9-11am at City of Madison


Wisconsin Chapter


Education & Scholarship Committee

Chair: Holly Powell

D. Associate & Bachelor Degree Scholarship Program

a. Alumni contacts for Madison College, UW-Madison, UW-Milwaukee, MSOE,

UW-Plateville and other tech schools

b. Aaron and Gary will be attending Mentor Night at UW-Madison tonight and will

pass on the scholarship opportunities.

E. Website goes live March 10, 2016

a. Update to PWMI/PWSA site to have new class list.

F. Follow Up

a. Holly to verify new PWMI/PWSA web links

b. Gus to work on CEU’s for Spring Conference

c. Aaron to find out Golf Outing planning meeting date

d. Nathan will create a post card for the winter training event

IV. Next committee meeting: May 5 at APWA Spring conference in Stevens Point

Overview of Winter Maintenance Supervisor Certificate Program

American Public Works Association 1

The APWA Winter Maintenance Supervisor Certificate Workshop was designed to run in conjunction with the North American Snow

Conference and is offered annually at the conference. APWA National and the Winter Maintenance Transportation Subcommittee are

now making this workshop available for Chapters and Branches to use as a supplement to their annual conference or other Chapter

event. (Please assume that all future references to Chapters also assumes branches)

The APWA Winter Maintenance Supervisor (WMS) Certificate Workshop provides a well-rounded overview of all aspects of

snow and ice control for individuals charged with supervising their winter maintenance operations. The goals is for participants to

Expand their knowledge of planning and preparation

Increase their understanding of winter weather and how it affects operations

Identify how to better use traditional and alternative chemicals

Consider what equipment is available and how to maintain it

Expand understanding of snow & ice control techniques

Appreciate the environmental impacts of winter maintenance policies

Stress responsible application

Who should attend?

Supervisors with winter maintenance responsibilities

Operators who aspire to be supervisors

Operators who want a greater understanding of winter maintenance processes

Chapter Requirements

GENERAL:

Financial responsibility for all expenses required to conduct the workshop

The cost to receive the workshop content is $1000 US.

Printing/ materials: (Est. $35 per attendee)

Shipping costs (cost dependent on number of participants and local rates & arrangements)

Equipment (cost dependent on chapter event & facility charges)

Speakers: (cost determined by chapter arrangement with speakers)

Classroom facility of sufficient size to accommodate attendees and equipped with required equipment

Coordination and facilitation of lunch and refreshments for participants

Speaker coordination, expenses and compensation (if required)

This includes working with APWA and the Winter Maintenance Subcommittee to get approval of all potential speakers.

At least one of the approved speakers for the program must be utilized to ensure consistency of the curriculum

There is a list of approved speakers available for the workshop but this list will continue to evolve

Agreement to run workshop as designed (signed contract)

Printing/purchase & distribution of slide manual, field handbook and certificates

Administration of workshop

This consists of working with APWA in identifying and obtaining approval of speakers from Winter Maintenance

Subcommittee; working with APWA in the preparation and distribution of materials; distributing, collecting and grading

the tests; documentation of scores and attendance; supplying results electronically to APWA and attending to any other

workshop needs while on site. (Select the WMS Certificate Workshop agreement with no onsite support contract)

The chapter may request on-site administrative support from APWA with additional fees. Through this option, APWA

support would accommodate the onsite responsibilities. The Chapter would still be liable for generating the printed

materials and any expenses incurred in the preparation for the workshop. (Select the WMS Certificate Workshop

agreement with onsite support contract)

Computer

At least one laptop (that is compatible with the a/v equipment) needs to be available and loaded with PowerPoint

software and the Winter Maintenance Workshop Presentation.

Audio/ Visual Equipment

LCD projector

Large Screen


And microphones sufficient for the number of speakers presenting.

SCHEDULE: (Total Time Is 10 Hours)

The time dedicated to the Workshop is 9 hours This is made up of 1 hour for registration, 7 hours of instruction, 1 hour for breaks and tests (4 – 15 minute breaks) and a

1 hour break for lunch.

There are 6 modules of 60 - 90 minutes each.

Each module is followed by a 15 minute period for completion of that section’s quiz and a short break

The 60-minute lunch-break this can also be used for local focus and Q&A.

The length and order of the modules is as follows:

Policy & Planning - 60 Minutes

Explain The Reasons And Benefits For Having A Comprehensive Winter Operations Plan

Develop Well-defined Levels Of Service

Improve Resource Allocation

Increase Public Awareness Of Agency’s Capabilities

Include Sustainability Measures

Quiz/ Break – 15 Minutes

Weather- 60 Minutes

Understand Weather Terminology And Get The Most Out Of The Weather Forecasts And Observations

Predict, Analyze And Identify The Changes In A Storm’s Progress Which Require Different Strategies To Reduce

Driving Hazards

Utilize Resources: Equipment, Material, And Labor Efficiently

Apply Technologies In An Effective And Timely Manner Now And In Future Planning


Materials- 90 Minutes

Explain Why Chemicals Are Used In Winter Highway Maintenance

Describe The Factors To Be Considered In Selecting Materials In Winter Maintenance

Discuss The Environmental Impacts Of The Use And Non-use Of Materials In Winter Maintenance

Select Appropriate Storage And Handling Methods For Snow And Ice Control Materials

Quiz

Lunch – 60 Minutes (Can Be Used For Local Focus & Q&A If Desired)

Fleet & Equipment- 60 Minutes

Levels Of Service (Snow & Ice Plan)

How To Determine Routes

Resource Utilization

Quiz/ Break – 15 Minutes Snow Control & Ice Control – 90 minutes

Understand/Define/Describe The Levels Of Service (LOS) Your Agency Delivers

Review Some Basic Snowfighting Standards And Procedures.

Provide Overview Of Modern Snowfighting Technologies Such As Anti-icing, Use Of Chemical Blends, And Smart

Spreading.

Understand The Importance Of Appropriately Calibrating Equipment For Optimal Performance.

Learn How Changing Federal Regulations Can Affect You, Or Your Agency.

Explain Pro-active Measures Used In Ice Control Operations

Gain Understanding of Methods Such As Pre-treatment, Anti-icing, Deicing And Treatment Recommendations

Discuss The Benefits Of Proper Procedures And Applications In Ice Control

Define The Appropriate Technique Needed Prior, During And Following An Event


What do you do when…. Wrap-Up & Q&A 30 minutes – 60 minutes

This section is meant to address unique or unusual circumstances that a Supervisor may encounter

Since this is interactive and based on attendee’s questions, there is no quiz

The WMS Certificate workshop can be scheduled for a one day or two day format depending on the chapter preferences. At the APWA Snow Conference, the workshop is completed in one day.

A two-day format may create additional expenses for refreshments, room and equipment rental, etc.

REGISTRATION FEE/ REVENUE CONSIDERATIONS:

The Fee charged to the participants for the workshop is up to the Chapter. For the North American Snow Conference, the fee is the same as a one-day registration to the conference for APWA

members, an additional fee is charged to non-members


SPONSORSHIPS Sponsorship for the program are allowed and encouraged to help the Chapter offset expenses.

Use of sponsorships is at the discretion of the Chapter

APWA CONTACT: Primary contact for this workshop is Phyllis Muder, Continuing Education Project Manager.

Email [email protected] or education @apwa.net

(800) 848- 2792 ext. 5211 or (816) 595- 5211


Processing Continuing Education Units (CEU's) for Wisconsin APWA

Send out CEU forms to each speaker

Integrate info into workbook/spreadsheet

Submitt info to APWA

Collect evaluation froms from conference

Enter data from eval forms into workbook

Share results with speakers and conference organizers

Sheet Name Description

Results Data from evaluations is entered in this sheet for all of the

sessions

CEU-info General Info about the conference that needs to be

submitted to the APWA website when applying for CEU's

Summary Summary of session info taken from individual session

sheets

R(All) An overview of the evaluations

R(A) … Results from evaluations for each session. Data taken from

"Results" sheet.

O(1) Objectives that are submitted for CEU certification. Two

sessions per sheet.

S-A … Data from session is entered here. - One sheet for each

session (18 sessions and 1 workshop this year)

A) … Evaluation form for session - Data is taken from S-A

-A … Optional valuation form for session speaker - Data is taken

from S-A

About 2 month prior to each conference we must start the process for submitting conference

information to APWA. The first step is getting the info from each speaker. Below is the body of

the email that I sent to speakers this year:

As part of your responsibility of speaking at the conference you must provide the goals orobjectives of the session. In order to make this process easier we have a form that organizesthis information in a spreadsheet. Please fill in the green highlighted areas of the spreadsheetand return to me. It would be very helpful if you would please return this to me by March 25,2015. A key point to remember is to start each one of the objectives with an active verb fromthe pick list provided. There are many choices but “learn”, “know”, “understand” or“comprehend” are not allowed. If you have any questions please call or send me a message.Thanks for volunteering to speak and I look forward to a great conference with you help.

This year I sent a customized workbook file to each speaket with as much info that I could get

already filled out. This makes it easier to integrate the info into this workwook later. One of the

struggles has always been to get the speakers to form the goals in a way that makes them fit into

the evaluation form.

In summary below are the step that are taken for each conference:

Below is a list of the sheets in the workbook:

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COMMITTEE REPORT Committee Name: Delegate / Council of Chapters Chair: Michael R. Dailey, Primary Delegate; Paul Woodard, Alternate Delegate Executive & Technical Committee Meeting Date: May 4, 2016 Committee Emphasis: Attend all Council of Chapter meetings and act as Liaison for the Wisconsin Chapter to both Region V and National. Report to Chapter Executive Committee. Long term goal of creating some formality and structure for a Chapter Delegate new to the position. Notes from Most Recent Meeting: Attached Notes: Attached is the report from our Chapter activities for the 2nd half of 2015, reported to National in February at Kansas City. Dailey remains active as Region V's representative on the COC Steering Committee, the COC Awards Review Committee and the COC Leadership for the Future Committee. Paul is active with COC Chapter Mentoring Committee and chairing a subcommittee to that group, working on updating Best Practices. Dailey has been asked to join the Certification Commission / Council as representative of the COC. Currently the COC Steering Committee is working on keeping Delegates engaged by surveying new Delegates on committee interest and creating path for existing Delegates to move around to new committees. Suggested Conference Session Topics: (rank by priority. Include speaker name if available) 1. NA 2. 3.

Last updated 8/1/2015


Report of Activities, Best Practices and Areas of Focus

August 2015 – Present

Membership Update –

Membership continues to be strong at 783 members, up 3 from last COC Delegate update. Membership was up 11 from one year ago. Noteworthy Activities:

• The membership committee again hosted a “euchre” tournament (card game) at the Chapter’s Fall Conference in November, to promote member engagement. There were 30 participants. The idea continues to gain momentum and seems to be quite successful.

Chapter Activities and Updates –

• The Cities of Sun Prairie, Stoughton and Village of McFarland, hosted The Fall Conference at the Heidel House in Green Lake, Wisconsin. Approximately 225 members attended the 3 day event, which included a strong education and technical session component. At the Banquet, six students in a field of study relating to Public Works, were awarded $1,000 scholarships. Additionally, one member was presented with the “Public Works Manager” Certificate, graduating from that program.

• In August, 5 Chapter members including the Chapter President, met with U. S. Congressman Paul Ryan of Janesville, WI to discuss funding issues of the Federal Highway Administration. They also offered the Chapter and National as a resource for lawmaker questions.

• The Chapter had a good turnout of members at the Congress in Phoenix. The Chapter received its 9th consecutive PACE Award and had 2 candidates graduate from the Emerging Leader Program. A Chapter Dinner was held in downtown Phoenix during Congress. Also of note, longtime members Christine Walsh and Lee Wilson were married at Sedona in Arizona following Congress. Christine’s long time friend, National President Brian Usher stood up with the couple. After Congress, the Chapter began planning for busing arrangements to get more members to the 2016 PWX in nearby Minneapolis.

• The Chapter held its annual Snow Plow Roadeo at Lambeau Field in Green Bay on September 9th. The event included 23 vendors and 108 driver participants.

Last updated 8/1/2015

• Late in the year, the Chapter made two decisions of note: 1) We will opt for a 6 month budget thru June 30th in 2016 to align with National’s fiscal year; and, 2) For the first time, one of our four quarterly newsletters will only be distributed via email.

• Wisconsin members remain very active on National Committees including Advocacy, Diversity, Young Professionals, the Council of Chapters Steering Committee, and the Homeland Security Council.

• A Business Meeting was held in November electing the 2016 officers. Planning continues for 2016 activities, 2017 events, and the transfer of the website to the new format.

Chapter Capacity Best Practice/New and Innovative Idea

• We continue to explore the idea of adding a partial “third track” to our education sessions at Chapter Conferences.

• We continue to move our events around the State to promote more statewide access and involvement. The Summer outing continues to grow in popularity.

• We are looking into a Winter Maintenance Certification program being added as a Chapter function.

Chapter Key Issue and Area of Focus/Challenge

Our primary area of focus continues to be attracting new and young members and getting our young members engaged within the Chapter. We have many initiatives in place or being developed to attack this area of focus. The Chapter is also working on reviving or strengthening our Advocacy / Public Relations focus, as noted with the recent meeting with House Speaker Paul Ryan.

Please list all educational programs and trainings conducted by your chapter within the last 6 months.

• The Chapter’s Spring Conference included an educational program that offered a

total of 1.3 CEU’s (0.1 CEU = 1 PDH). With some sessions concurrent, an attendee could attain a maximum of 0.9 CEU’s or 9 PDH’s. The courses focused on specific technical issues, a keynote on Leadership, and an ethics related session. Offerings of CEU’s continue to be well received by membership, and a good tool for retaining members and attracting new members.

Prepared by:

Michael R. Dailey, P. E., Chapter Delegate


COMMITTEE REPORT Committee Name: Vendor Chair: Andrew Lang Executive & Technical Committee Meeting Date: Wednesday, May 4th, 2016 Committee Emphasis: Advise the Executive Committee with recommendations to sustain healthy and value added vendor opportunities that are mutually beneficial to the Wisconsin Chapter APWA, vendors and members. Encourage Vendor participation at Spring and Fall Conferences and other APWA sponsored events. Notes from Most Recent Meeting: Attached Notes: I recently attended the APWA Fleet Roadeo Committee Meeting. It was approved that there would be more vendor space available at this year's Roadeo event due to Nathan Wachtendonk from City of Green Bay securing the Green Bay Packers Tundra Tailgate Zone facility. The additional indoor space will be broken up into 10'x10' booths at $300.00 each. This extra space and participation by vendors will bring even more value to APWA members that attend. Also, I have reached out to other municipalities who have hosted shows throughout Wisconsin and procured their email list of APWA members and vendor lists in an effort to combine them with our Master email list. By combining them it will allow us to reach out to more APWA members and vendors for participation at APWA events & shows. Suggested Conference Session Topics: (rank by priority. Include speaker name if available) 1. De-Icing and Using Liquids To Cut Costs- Tim Miller (Casper's Truck Equipment) 2. 3.

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Memorandum

To: Wisconsin Chapter APWA Executive Committee

CC: Maurie Rott

From: Paul Q. Woodard, Past President

Date: 5/2/2016

Re: PWX Minneapolis August 2016

Maurie Rott, former Past President and I met this week to discuss the proposed bus to the PWX in Minneapolis in August 2016. Maurie has been actively promoting it with various Public Works such as SWAPS, SNOOPS, etc. We unfortunately aren’t seeing much interest. SWAPS had only 4 members express an interest in the bus option. We are sure we could get more than the four who showed an interest, but probably not enough to justify the cost of a bus.

We were excited to offer this opportunity and are grateful to the Executive Committee for willing to help subsidize the cost of the bus. However we concluded that due to lack of interest we should not expose the Chapter to a financial liability and not pursue the bus option further.

Monroe Equipment has indicated to Maurie that they will again provide complimentary passes to the Exhibit floor. Maurie will work with Monroe on getting these out to the various Public Works members around the state who want to go for one of the equipment show days. We will encourage these organizations to car pool or possibly rent vans on their own.

CONFIDENTIAL

HANDBOOK

For The

AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION

WISCONSIN CHAPTER

Adopted September 13, 2002

Revised April 14, 2010

Revised November 2011

Revised May 4, 2016

TABLE OF CONTENTS

BY-LAWS .................................................................................................................................... 1 ARTICLE I – NAME AND JURISDICTION ............................................................................ 2 ARTICLE II – MISSION AND PURPOSE ............................................................................... 2 ARTICLE III – MEMBERSHIP ................................................................................................. 2 ARTICLE IV – FISCAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE YEARS .................................................. 2 ARTICLE V – EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE............................................................................. 2 ARTICLE VI – OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS ....................................................................... 3 ARTICLE VII – COMMITTEES ............................................................................................... 5 ARTICLE VIII – AUDIT COMMITTEE................................................................................... 6 ARTICLE IX – MEETINGS ...................................................................................................... 6 ARTICLE X – QUORUM .......................................................................................................... 7 ARTICLE XI – DUES ................................................................................................................ 7 ARTICLE XII – BRANCHES .................................................................................................... 7 ARTICLE XIII – ELECTION OF OFFICERS .......................................................................... 7 ARTICLE XIV DISSOLUTION OF THE CHAPTER .............................................................. 8 ARTICLE XV – PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY .............................................................. 8 ARTICLE XVI – AMENDMENTS ........................................................................................... 8 CERTIFICATION OF BYLAWS .............................................................................................. 8

DUTIES FOR OFFICERS ......................................................................................................... 10 PRESIDENT ............................................................................................................................. 10 PRESIDENT ELECT................................................................................................................ 10 VICE PRESIDENT ................................................................................................................... 10 SECRETARY ........................................................................................................................... 10 TREASURER ........................................................................................................................... 10 DIRECTOR............................................................................................................................... 10 PAST PRESIDENT .................................................................................................................. 10 CHAPTER DELEGATE .......................................................................................................... 11 ALTERNATE DELEGATE ..................................................................................................... 11

SPECIAL AND TECHNICAL COMMITTEES ............................................................................. 13

SPECIAL COMMITTEES .......................................................................................................... 15 AWARDS COMMITTEE ........................................................................................................ 15 COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE (Includes former Newsletter and Web Administration)................................................................................................................................................... 16 WEB ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE – INTEGRATE INTO COMMUNICATIONS .. 16 CONFERENCE PROGRAMS COMMITTEE......................................................................... 17 DIVERSITY COMMITTEE ..................................................................................................... 18 HISTORICAL & ARCHIVES COMMITTEE ......................................................................... 19 MEMBERSHIP SERVICES COMMITTEE (updated 4/14/10) .............................................. 20 PAST PRESIDENTS COMMITTEE ....................................................................................... 21 PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE .................................................................................... 22 VENDOR COMMITTEE (added 4/14/10) ............................................................................... 23

TECHNICAL COMMITTEES ..................................................................................................... 24

EDUCATION & SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE (updated 4/14/10) .................................... 24 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE ................................................................... 25 ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE .............................................................. 26 FACILITIES AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE ...................................................................... 26 FLEET SERVICES COMMITTEE .......................................................................................... 27 LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE ............................................................... 28 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE ................................................................. 29 UTILITIES AND PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY COMMITTEE (added 4/14/10) ................... 31 WATER RESOURCES COMMITTEE ................................................................................... 33

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BY-LAWS

OF THE


WISCONSIN CHAPTER

As Adopted November 3, 2005 And amended November 3, 2011

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ARTICLE I – NAME AND JURISDICTION SECTION 1. The name of the organization shall be the Wisconsin Chapter, hereinafter called the Chapter, of the American Public Works Association, and hereinafter called APWA. The territory included within the jurisdiction of this Chapter shall be the State of Wisconsin.

ARTICLE II – MISSION AND PURPOSE SECTION 1. The purposes of this Chapter are to cause and share with our community, the advancement of the theory and practice of the design, construction, maintenance, administration and operation of public works facilities and services; the dissemination of information and experiences; the promotion of improved practices in public works administration; the expectation that all member public works officials will adhere to high professional and ethical standards; and the professional and social improvement of its members, as set forth in the “Rules Governing Chapters of the American Public Works Association.”

SECTION 2. The Chapter shall engage in a program of activities designed to further the purposes of APWA within its jurisdiction including, but not limited to, the scheduling of regular meetings of its membership.

SECTION 3. The Chapter is not organized for profit, and earnings shall not directly benefit any Chapter member or Officer except as compensation for services rendered or for reimbursement of necessary expenses actually incurred.

ARTICLE III – MEMBERSHIP SECTION 1. Members of APWA residing in the Wisconsin Chapter territory specified in Article I, Section 1, shall be members of the Chapter and shall hold the same type of membership in the Chapter that they hold in APWA. Members of APWA residing outside the Wisconsin Chapter territory specified in Article I, Section 1, may elect to be members of the Wisconsin Chapter and shall hold the same type of membership in this Chapter that they hold in APWA but shall be a member of only one Chapter. Members of APWA residing in the Wisconsin Chapter territory as described in Article I, Section 1, may elect to be a member of a Chapter other than the Wisconsin Chapter but shall be a member of only one Chapter.

SECTION 2. Criteria for and grades of membership shall be as prescribed by the Bylaws of the American Public Works Association.

ARTICLE IV – FISCAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE YEARS SECTION 1. The fiscal year of the Chapter shall be from Julyanuary 1 through JuneDecember 301.

SECTION 2. The administrative year of the Chapter shall be from January 1 to December 31.

ARTICLE V – EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SECTION 1. The governing body of the Chapter shall be the Executive Committee, consisting of:

a. The Officers of the Chapter. b. The Chapter Directors. c. The President or his/her designee of each Chapter Branch. d. The Chapter Delegate and Alternate Chapter Delegate.

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SECTION 2. No person shall be nominated, elected, or allowed to serve on the Executive Committee unless he or she holds current membership in APWA.

SECTION 3. In the event of a vacancy on the Executive Committee the remaining members of the Executive Committee shall have the power to appoint a Chapter member to fill the unexpired term of office.

SECTION 4. The Executive Committee shall manage all the affairs of the Chapter in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Board of Directors of APWA and the “Rules Governing Chapters of the American Public Works Association.”

SECTION 5. The Executive Committee shall have the power to contract with an individual or firm to provide administrative or other services and whose duties and compensation shall be as specified by the Executive Committee in an approved and executed contract that shall have been previously approved by APWA.

ARTICLE VI – OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS SECTION 1. The Chapter shall have as its Officers, a President, a President-Elect, a Vice President, a Secretary, a Treasurer, and the Immediate Past President. The Chapter shall have two Chapter Directors.

SECTION 2. The President shall be the Chief Elected Officer of the Chapter and shall serve a term of one year. He/she shall preside at all Chapter and Executive Committee meetings and shall chair the Executive Committee. He/she shall issue the call for regular or special Executive Committee meetings. He/she shall appoint the Chairs of all Committees, standing and special, and be an ex-officio member of each Committee. He/she shall see that these Committees function and shall cooperate with the Committee Chairs to that end. He/she shall perform such other duties as may from time to time be assigned to him/her by the Executive Committee.

SECTION 3. The President-Elect, who shall have previously served as an Officer or Director, shall be elected annually to serve a term of one year and shall assume the office of President upon the completion of the term of office of President-Elect and serve as President for one year. The President-Elect shall be responsible for arranging the tentative program of activities, including chairing the Chapter Conference Program committee for the current administrative year, shall be responsible for developing a budget and making committee chair appointments for the following administrative year, and shall perform such other duties as assigned by the President or the Executive Committee and shall act for the President in the President's absence or when the President is unable to perform the duties of the office, as determined by the Executive Committee.

SECTION 4. The Vice President, who shall have previously served as an Officer or Director, shall be elected annually to serve a term of one year and shall perform such duties as assigned by the President or the Executive Committee. The Vice President shall act for the President and President-Elect in their absence or, in case of the inability of the President and President-Elect to perform the duties of the President, as determined by the Executive Committee. The Vice President shall serve as a member of the Chapter Conference Program Committee. In the event that the President-Elect is not able to advance to the position of President, the Vice President shall be eligible to succeed as President for one year.

SECTION 5. The Secretary shall be elected annually to serve a term of one year and shall keep all records and correspondence of the Chapter. The Secretary shall prepare a written record of the proceedings of the Executive Committee and any formal proceedings of the Chapter. The Secretary shall

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prepare and submit to APWA such reports as may be required. At the expiration of the term of office, the Secretary shall turn over to his/her successor, all books, records, papers, executed contracts, documents, or other property of the Chapter in his/her custody.

SECTION 6. The Treasurer shall be elected annually to serve a minimum term of one year and shall have custody of the funds, securities, and other valuable effects in the name of and to the credit of the Chapter. The Treasurer shall receive all monies due the Chapter, depositing them in a bank or in other safe and secure investments approved by the Executive Committee, all of which shall be in the name of the Chapter. All checks and vouchers must be signed by the Treasurer. The Treasurer shall prepare and submit financial reports monthly to the Executive Committee and shall prepare necessary documents to be reviewed by the Chapter Audit Committee. The Treasurer shall prepare and submit to APWA such reports as may be required. At the expiration of the Treasurer’s term of office, the Treasurer shall turn over to his/her successor all books, papers, electronic records, money, securities, and other valuable effects belonging to the Chapter, taking a receipt therefore from the successor.

SECTION 7. The Chapter’s representative to the APWA House of Delegates, hereinafter called the Chapter Delegate, shall be appointed by the Executive Committee to serve for a minimum three year term and shall represent the Chapter to that body, attending regional and annual meetings of the House of Delegates, bringing Chapter concerns to their attention, and informing the Chapter of House of Delegates’ activities. The Chapter Delegate shall prepare and submit to APWA such reports as may be required. An Alternate Chapter Delegate may be appointed annually by the Executive Committee to serve for the current administrative year and shall act for and on behalf of the Chapter Delegate in the event of the Chapter Delegate’s absence or inability to perform the duties of this position as determined by the Executive Committee. The President shall notify the APWA Executive Director and the APWA Regional Director of the Chapter’s representatives on or before December 31st of each year. A member serving as Chapter Delegate or Alternate Delegate may be reappointed by the Executive Committee.

SECTION 8. Two members of the Chapter shall be elected to serve as Chapter Directors and shall be members of the Executive Committee to provide direction to the Chapter. Each Director shall serve a minimum two year term so as to provide for continuity of direction. In addition to attending Chapter and Executive Committee meetings, Directors shall serve on the Chapter Conference Program Committee, and shall be prepared to present progress reports of any assignments.

SECTION 9. The most recent Past President holding current membership in the Chapter shall be an ex officio member of the Executive Committee with voting privileges and shall serve in an advisory capacity to the President and the Executive Committee. It shall be the duty of the Past President to preside at meetings of the Chapter and the Executive Committee in the absence of the President, President-Elect, and Vice President. The Past President shall also serve as Executive Editor of the Chapter Newsletter.

SECTION 10. All Chapter Officers, except as otherwise provided, shall serve for one year or until their successors are elected and installed. The terms of office shall begin as specified in Article XIII, Section 3, of these Bylaws.

SECTION 11. In case of the inability or neglect in performance of duty by any Officer or Director of the Chapter as determined by the Executive Committee, the Executive Committee shall have the power by a two-thirds vote of its members to declare the office vacant and shall fill the vacancy as provided in Article V, Section 3.

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ARTICLE VII – COMMITTEES SECTION 1. Special (or Chapter) Committees, Technical Committees and Special Committees will be designated by the President to encompass the subject areas including but not limited to those listed below.

a. Chapter (or Special) Committees • Audit. • Awards • Communications • Diversity • Education and Scholarship. • Historical and Archives. • Membership Service. • Nominating. • Past Presidents. • Program • Public Relations. • Vendor

b. Technical Committees. • Emergency Management • Engineering & Technology • Facilities and Grounds • Fleet Services • Leadership and Management • Solid Waste Management • Transportation • Utilities and Public Rights-of-Way • Water Resources

SECTION 2. The chair of each committee shall be appointed or reappointed annually by the President for up to three successive years. Each appointed chair shall select committee members for his or her Committee.

SECTION 3. Each committee shall report to the Executive Committee its activities at Executive Committee meetings as determined by the President.

SECTION 4. The President may appoint, within the administrative year, other special committees as may be desirable for the conduct of the business of the Chapter.

SECTION 5. No committee shall obligate the Chapter or issue a public proclamation or policy news release without specific authorization from the Executive Committee.

SECTION 6. Committees exist for the purpose of implementing the mission, vision, and goals of the Chapter and APWA. While it is expected that the leadership and membership of such committees will be members of the Chapter, the inclusion of non-members in some circumstances may be appropriate. However, the effective control of the Committee shall be retained by the Committee Chair.

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ARTICLE VIII – AUDIT COMMITTEE SECTION 1. The President shall annually appoint an Audit Committee consisting of at least twothree Chapter members who shall examine the financial records and books of the Chapter. The Treasurer shall not be a member of the Audit Committee but shall cooperate fully with the Audit Committee. Chapter members may not serve on the Audit Committee in which he / she had signatory rights to the Chapter’s bank or investment accounts for the reporting period being audited.

SECTION 2. All members having custody or control of Chapter funds at any time during the reporting period are expected to cooperate fully with the Audit Committee.The duties of the Audit Committee shall be to examine the Chapter’s financial records in order to meet the requirements of APWA. The duties of the Audit Committee shall include but not be limited to the following: examination of cancelled checks, accounting for numerical sequencing, examining endorsements, reviewing bank statements, and the examination and/or reconciliation of documents supporting disbursements. The Audit Committee shall conduct the annual audit of the Fiscal Year financial documents using a computer package or hard copy format provided by APWA.

SECTION 3. The duties of the Audit Committee include examination of the Chapter’s financial records in order to verify the assets, liabilities, net assets and cash flows (revenues and expenses) of the Chapter for the Association’s accounting period.

The Audit Committee must adhere to the policies and procedures outlined in the Rules Governing Chapters of the American Public Works Association.

SECTION 4. Financial records of the Chapter’s Branch(es) (if applicable) are to be included in the examination performed by the Chapter Audit Committee unless the Branch Bylaws call for the formation of a Branch Audit Committee separate from that of the Chapter.

ARTICLE IX – MEETINGS SECTION 1. The Annual Meeting of the Chapter, for the purpose of electing and/or installing the newly elected Officers and Directors, shall be held in October or November of each year, the date and place of which shall be determined by the Executive Committee. Other General Membership Meetings for the transaction of business of the Chapter may be called by the President upon the President's own volition, upon request by the Executive Committee, or upon the written request of 15 members in good standing of the Chapter. The membership shall be notified at least two weeks in advance of the date and place of the Annual Meeting and of any other General Membership Meetings.

SECTION 2. The Executive Committee shall meet at least four times during the administrative year. Special meetings of the Executive Committee shall be held at the call of the President or at the written request of a majority of the members of the Executive Committee.

SECTION 3. Meetings of the Executive Committee may be conducted in person, by means of a telephone or video conference call, or in any combination thereof provided such meetings are in accordance with all other provisions of these Bylaws and any applicable statutes.

SECTION 4. The Secretary shall formally notify each member of the Executive Committee at least two (2) weeks prior to the scheduled date of a regular meeting of the Executive Committee. An agenda shall be provided at least one week in advance of the meeting and no changes to the agenda shall be considered at such meeting without the consent of the majority of the members of the Executive Committee in attendance.

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SECTION 5. The Secretary shall formally notify each member of the Executive Committee at least five (5) days prior to the scheduled date of a special meeting of the Executive Committee. An agenda shall accompany the notice of the meeting and no other matters shall be considered at such meeting.

ARTICLE X – QUORUM SECTION 1. A simple majority of the voting members shall constitute a quorum at all Executive Committee meetings.

SECTION 2. For General Membership meetings of the Chapter involving a formal business agenda, five percent of the membership, of whom no more than one-half shall be members of the Executive Committee, shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

ARTICLE XI – DUES SECTION 1. The Executive Committee may establish Chapter dues for its members in accordance with the “Rules Governing Chapters of the American Public Works Association.”

SECTION 2. All membership dues are payable to APWA annually in advance. Non-payment of dues for a period of ninety (90) days shall be treated as equivalent to resignation. Such members shall not again be eligible for membership until all arrears have been paid in full.

ARTICLE XII – BRANCHES SECTION 1. Branches of the Wisconsin Chapter may be formed in accordance with the procedures set forth in the “Rules Governing Chapters of the American Public Works Association,” by groups of members representing a region within the territorial limits of the Wisconsin Chapter for the purpose of furthering the mission, vision, goals, and objectives of the Wisconsin Chapter.

SECTION 2. Any group of 10 or more members of the Chapter may petition the Executive Committee to form a branch within the Chapter. The Executive Committee may authorize upon approval by the APWA Board of Directors the establishment of such branches by adopting a resolution which provides for its name, jurisdiction, approval of branch bylaws, method of conducting affairs, submission of periodic reports and the appointment of a temporary committee to arrange for an organizational meeting of the branch.

SECTION 3. The officers and all members of the branch shall be members of APWA.

ARTICLE XIII – ELECTION OF OFFICERS SECTION 1. The President shall appoint a Nominating Committee of three (3) members, one of whom shall be the most recent available Past President having current membership in the Chapter and who shall serve as Chair of the Nominating Committee. The Nominating Committee shall report the names of its nominees for each office standing election to the Executive Committee at least four weeks prior to the Annual Meeting. One or more nominations shall be made by the Nominating Committee for each office. No persons serving on the Nominating Committee shall be eligible for nomination except by declaration. The Nominating Committee shall also recommend nominations for Chapter Delegate and Alternate to the Executive Committee for appointment to those positions.

SECTION 2. The Executive Committee shall prescribe the form of ballot, schedule and other details of the election procedure. The annual election shall be held at a time and place of the Annual Meeting. Additional nominations may be made by members from the floor of the meeting.

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SECTION 3. Newly elected Officers and Directors shall assume office at the beginning of the administrative year with the President-Elect elected the previous year becoming President.

SECTION 4. In the event of extraordinary and extenuating circumstances, the Executive Committee shall have the power to declare the term of office of any or all Chapter Officers and Directors extended for one full term.

ARTICLE XIV DISSOLUTION OF THE CHAPTER SECTION 1. When necessary and when directed by the APWA Board of Directors, the Chapter may be dissolved. In the event of the dissolution or final liquidation of the Chapter, after all liabilities and obligations have been paid, satisfied and discharged, or adequate provision made therefore, all remaining property and assets of the Chapter shall be conveyed, assigned and transferred to APWA to administer according to the bylaws of APWA.

ARTICLE XV – PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY SECTION 1. The rules of procedure contained in Robert's Rules of Order, Revised, shall govern meetings of the members of the Chapter so far as they are applicable and when not inconsistent with these Bylaws.

ARTICLE XVI – AMENDMENTS SECTION 1. Amendments to these Bylaws may be proposed by petition submitted to the Executive Committee in writing and signed by not less than 15 members or by resolution of the Executive Committee. Proposed amendments shall be presented to the membership after approval by APWA, at a meeting of the Chapter within one year after the date of their submission or by letter ballot as may be determined by the Executive Committee. Provided, however, that the Executive Committee may, within ninety days after receipt of any amendment proposed by petition, return same to the petitioners with a letter of explanation requesting that the proposed amendment be modified before it is presented to the membership. If the proposed amendment is resubmitted in writing and signed by not less than eight members of the original petitioners it shall be presented to the membership after approval by the APWA Board of Directors with or without the approval of the Executive Committee. An affirmative vote of two-thirds of the qualified votes cast shall be necessary for the adoption of a proposed amendment.

SECTION 2. These Bylaws and such amendments as may be made from time to time shall become effective upon approval by the APWA Board of Directors and adoption by the Wisconsin Chapter.

CERTIFICATION OF BYLAWS These bylaws were [X] adopted [ ] amended [ ] revised by members of the Wisconsin Chapter at a duly called meeting of the Executive Committee on MayNovember 4th3rd, 20161 with a quorum present as prescribed by Chapter bylaws.

The minutes of this meeting are on file with the Chapter secretary and APWA.

_________________________________ President Ryan AmtmannMichael Dailey

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_________________________________ Secretary Eric DundeeJim Hessling

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DUTIES FOR OFFICERS

OF THE


WISCONSIN CHAPTER

PRESIDENT The President shall perform all of the duties specified in the By-Laws.

PRESIDENT ELECT In addition to the duties specified in the By-Laws, the President Elect shall also serve as Chair of the Program Committee in accordance with the action taken by the Executive Committee on Wednesday, May 10, 2000. The main responsibility of this position is to coordinate the conference program with the conference host.

VICE PRESIDENT In addition to the duties specified in the By-Laws, the Vice President shall also serve as:

(1) Member of the Program Committee in accordance with the action taken by the Executive Committee on Wednesday, May 10, 2000.

(2) Chair of the Audit Committee in accordance with the action taken by the Executive Committee on Friday, December 7, 2001.

SECRETARY The Secretary shall perform all of the duties specified in the By-Laws.

TREASURER The Treasurer shall perform all of the duties specified in the By-Laws.

DIRECTOR In addition to the duties specified in the By-Laws, a Director shall also serve as:

(1) Member of the Program Committee in accordance with the action taken by the Executive Committee on Wednesday, May 10, 2000.

(2) Member of the Audit Committee in accordance with the action taken by the Executive Committee on Friday, December 7, 2001.

PAST PRESIDENT In addition to the duties specified in the By-Laws, the Past President shall also serve as:

(1) Chair of the Newsletter Committee in accordance with the action taken by the Executive Committee on Friday, February 4, 2000. The main responsibility of this position is to oversee the content of articles and opinions contained in the newsletters.

(2) Chair of the Nominating Committee that normally consists of the three previous Past Presidents. If any of the three Past Presidents are unavailable, the President shall appoint other active

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members (past presidents, if possible). This method of designating a Nominating Committee is a long-standing practice.

CHAPTER DELEGATE In addition to the duties specified in the By-Laws, additional definition is given to the position of Chapter Delegate by incorporating the following criteria which is consistent with that adopted by the National House of Delegates in 2003:

Mission Statement

The mission of the House of Delegates is to increase the strength and effectiveness of the Association by:

• Supporting the APWA Strategic Plan.

• Communicating member issues at the local, regional and association levels.

• Identifying members for active participation within the Association.

Chapter Delegate Role

(1) Serve as a liaison by acting as an information source and point of contact between all Chapters of the Association; between Chapters and their branches; between Chapters, their regional directors and the Board of Directors; and between Chapters and the Association volunteer structure.

(2) Serve as a resource by identifying and providing the names of members with leadership potential and willingness to serve the Chapter at Regional and Association levels as officers and committee members.

(3) Advocate on behalf of the Association by supporting APWA policies, positions and programs at Chapter, Regional and Association levels.

Chapter Delegate – Appointment Criteria

The following criteria shall be used in the appointment/election of the Chapter Delegate:

(1) The Chapter Delegate shall be willing to serve a minimum three-year term.

(2) The Chapter Delegate shall be expected to attend and participate as a member of the Chapter Executive Committee with full voting privileges.

(3) The Chapter Delegate shall be expected to attend a minimum of three national meetings each year, one of which could be by conference call, acting as the Chapter’s representative in matters of local, regional and national concern.

(4) The Chapter Delegate shall take an active interest in local, regional and association affairs.

(5) The Chapter Delegate shall have experience in the Chapter volunteer structure.

ALTERNATE DELEGATE In addition to the duties specified in the By-Laws, the Chapter’s Alternate Delegate shall represent the Chapter in the absence of the Delegate at the House of Delegates and assist the Chapter Delegate in achieving the goals and objectives common to that position. The Alternate Delegate shall be appointed using the same criteria as the Delegate.

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The role of the Chapter delegate has been given greater definition by the Association and is delineated as follows:

GOAL 1: Serve as a Liaison

Objective 1: To encourage local Chapter/branch member participation in the infoNOW Communities and other available APWA programs.

Objective 2: To structure the Spring Regional Delegate meetings on the needs of the Association, the Region and the Chapters and provide the information to the Board of Directors through appropriate Regional Director.

Objective 3: To improve information sharing between Chapters, with the delegate serving as a facilitator.

GOAL 2: Serve as a Resource

Objective 1: To help create and implement Chapter and Association leadership programs for developing new Chapter and Association leaders.

Objective 2: To work with Technical Committee chairs and the Board of Directors in identifying and providing names of members with leadership potential to serve at the Chapter, Region and Association levels.

GOAL 3: Serve as an Advocate

Objective 1: To utilize information provided by and through the Legislative Advocacy Task Force, Bridges, the APWA Reporter, APWA website, Regional and Association House of Delegates meetings, and the Chapter newsletter; to inform and to keep informed of APWA policies, positions and programs.

Objective 2: To provide the Association, through the appropriate venues, information on issues impacting public works within the Chapter and regional jurisdictions.

Objective 3: To promote APWA at the local level, as the prime credible source of information on public works.

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SPECIAL AND TECHNICAL COMMITTEES

OF THE


WISCONSIN CHAPTER

Introduction

In Accordance with Article VII of the Wisconsin Chapter By-Laws, the Chapter President shall, among other things, designate Special and Technical Committees to encompass a variety of subject areas. The committees listed within this section have been formed to fulfill this purpose.

In addition to the committee membership structure requirements found under Article VII, Sections 2 through 6, of the Chapter By-Laws, which are common to all Special and Technical, each committee will have a “Mission Statement”, “Meeting Schedule” and “Duties and Activities” unique to that specific committee.

The Chair or designee for each committee shall provide a verbal or written report of committee activities at every Executive Committee meeting (usually six per year including one each at the Spring and Fall Conferences). The written report can be sent to the President by mail, fax, or e-mail.

A listing of each of the Chapter’s Special and Technical Committees, including the committee chair, vice chair (if appointed by the committee chair) and committee membership shall be maintained on the Chapter’s Website.

SPECIAL COMMITTEES

• Awards Committee

• Communications Committee

• Conference Programs

• Diversity Committee

• Historical and Archives

• Membership Services

• Newsletter (In Communications?)

• Past Presidents

• Public Relations

• Social Media Task Force (In Communications?)

• Vendor Committee

• Website Administration (In Communications?)

TECHNICAL COMMITTEES

• Education and Scholarship

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• Emergency Management

• Engineering and Technology

• Facilities and Grounds

• Fleet Services

• Leadership and Management

• Solid Waste Management

• Transportation

• Utilities and Right-of-Way

• Water Resources

(Note – Need to reorder the following sections to match the alphabetical listing of

committees above, separating Special from Technical.)

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SPECIAL COMMITTEES

AWARDS COMMITTEE

Mission Statement

The Awards Committee shall coordinate awards for the Chapter and its members on both the state and national level. The APWA Awards Program provides both Professional and Member Awards in nineteen (19) categories. Information and application forms can be obtained for the APWA web site at http://www.apwa.net/About/Awards. The deadline for nominations for all awards is March 1st and nominations must be submitted to the committee chair.

Meetings

Spring and Fall Chapter conferences.

Others as necessary to fulfill duties

Duties/Activities

Coordinate the Chapter awards program by documenting, reviewing and recommending to the Executive Committee Chapter and Association awards.

Solicit applications for both state and national awards from members.

Assist in the preparation of submittals for national awards as necessary.

Prepare annual Chapter awards for distribution at conferences.

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COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE (Includes former Newsletter and Web Administration)

Mission Statement

Meetings

Duties/Activities

WEB ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE – INTEGRATE INTO COMMUNICATIONS

Mission Statement

The Web Administration Committee shall support the goals, objectives and activities of the APWA Wisconsin Chapter by maintaining relevant, accurate and timely information on the Chapter’s website, http://Wisconsin.APWA.net. The committee’s goals are to update website content promptly as information is provided and to serve the Wisconsin Chapter membership with a high degree of responsiveness. The committee shall also strive to advance use of the website and its associated tools to improve the Chapter’s effectiveness and efficiency.

Meetings


Others as necessary to fulfill duties.

Duties/Activities

Process website posting requests in accordance with Chapter policy.

Post education and training opportunities, special events, Chapter resources, meeting minutes and reports, classifieds, employment opportunities, sponsorship acknowledgements, Chapter news and other information for the benefit of the Chapter on the website.

Assist the Chapter Committees by facilitating dissemination of supportive information through the Chapter website.

http://wisconsin.apwa.net/

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CONFERENCE PROGRAMS COMMITTEE

Mission Statement

Meetings

Duties/Activities

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DIVERSITY COMMITTEE

Mission Statement

Meetings

Duties/Activities

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HISTORICAL & ARCHIVES COMMITTEE

Mission Statement

The Historical & Archives Committee shall gather and archive all materials of historical significance unique to the Wisconsin Chapter, following the guidelines established by the Association’s Public Works Historical Society.

The committee’s purpose is to archive materials unique to the Chapter and not duplicate materials in the Association APWA files or records or duplicate news items or other materials that are on record in other libraries. The Committee shall also archive materials of lasting value, such as annual reports and not monthly or routine meeting notes.

Meetings



Duties/Activities

Monitor all Chapter activities for historical significance.

Deliver historical data to the Library of Record.

Provide guidance regarding historical matters to the Executive Committee.

Library of Record

The Library of Record is the Library of Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI.

Comment: The Marquette University Library has previously accepted the archived files of the Wisconsin Section of ASCE. The Wisconsin Chapter of APWA archived files will be handled in the same manner, meaning the Wisconsin Chapter can present the materials to the library for safekeeping. The records will be accessible to all library users. The University Librarian shall have authority to refuse documents deemed to be of no historical value.

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MEMBERSHIP SERVICES COMMITTEE (updated 4/14/10)

Mission Statement

The Membership Services Committee shall coordinate all membership campaigns, identification of prospective members, and evaluation of programs to assure that relevant services meet the needs of the members and prospective members. The committee is also responsible for member retention activities.

Committee Membership

The chair of the Committee is appointed by the President of the APWA-Wisconsin Chapter every year. A long-standing practice of the Chapter is that after the third consecutive year as chair of the same committee, the chair should rotate to the chair of a different committee or step down as chair. Any active member of the Chapter, in good standing, can serve as a member of the Committee by volunteering their services to the chair. A listing of the chair and committee members can be obtained at http://wisconsin.apwa.net. The committee may designate a vice chair.

Meetings



Duties & Activities

Chairman, or designee, shall provide a verbal or written report of committee activities at every Executive Committee meeting (usually six per year including one each at the Spring and Fall Conferences). The written report can be mailed, faxed, or e-mailed (sent to President).

Receive and monitor the monthly membership reports provided by the National Office of APWA in Kansas City.

Keep the Chapter President and Executive Committee appraised of the current membership status and trends.

Welcome new members and request that a “New Member Profile” be completed and returned to the Committee Chairperson.

Highlight new members in the Newsletter.

Contact members that drop membership or are delinquent in payment of dues, to determine the cause and ask if the Chapter can be of assistance.

Provide membership information to prospective members.

Develop and undertake new member and membership retention campaigns.

Continually sell the benefits of membership whenever the opportunity presents itself.

http://wisconsin.apwa.net/

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PAST PRESIDENTS COMMITTEE

Mission Statement

The Past President’s Committee shall provide oversight and guidance to the Executive Committee as well as to the Special Operation and Technical committees of the Chapter.


The President of the APWA-Wisconsin Chapter appoints the chair of the committee every year. The term of the chair shall typically be three years. Any active member of the Chapter who has served as Chapter president may serve as the committee chair. The chair shall solicit committee members from any and all active member that has served a term as Chapter president.

Meetings



Duties/Activities

Provide recommendations and guidance for adjustments to new and existing Chapter programs and activities.

Identify needs of the Chapter and/or members based on experience with the Chapter.

Provide advice in retaining and promoting active involvement for long-term Chapter members.

Assist the Chapter Conference Program Committee by suggesting topics of interest to the membership.

Assist in the annual transition of leadership.

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PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE

Mission Statement

The Public Relations Committee shall develop and maintain a positive image of the Public Works profession in the public eye. It shall inform and educate the general public as to the nature and purpose of public works in the community by advocating and promoting the profession through various forms of mass media.

Meetings



Duties/Activities

Communicate what APWA is, what APWA does, why APWA does it and how APWA makes a difference.

Influence public perception and attitudes of what public works is and the variety of ways public works services impact lives.

Know and understand who our publics are and what influences and motivates them. Using this knowledge, correct or adjust misconceptions and/or attitudes as needed by creating an understanding of the wide variety of ways that public works activities impact daily lives.

Form a liaison with the League of Municipalities. Try to attend and have a booth at their conferences.

Identify and possibly attend other similar conferences or local conventions to advance our image.

Cooperate and coordinate with the other committees to advance the Wisconsin Chapter’s image.

Send a press release each year, in December, announcing the latest results of the election of officers. At a minimum, it should be sent to the hometown of the elected officers.

Coordinate the proclamation of Public Works week (3rd full week in May) with the Governor’s Office. Prepare press release stating same and the role of Public Works

Coordinate the Chapter Sponsorship Program.

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VENDOR COMMITTEE (added 4/14/10)

Mission Statement

The Vendor Committee shall advise the Executive Committee with recommendations to sustain healthy and value added vendor opportunities that are mutually beneficial to the Wisconsin Chapter APWA, vendors and members. The committee is to participate with the vendor activities at our spring and fall conferences, and is also responsible for encouraging new vendor participation.


The chair of the committee is appointed by the President of the APWA-Wisconsin Chapter annually. The chair can be appointed consecutively for three years, after which time a new chair is to be appointed. The chair of the committee can add any active member of the Chapter, in good standing, to serve as a member of the committee. A listing of the chair and committee members can be obtained at http//www.wisconsin.apwa.net. The committee may designate a vice chair.

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Duties/Activities

Chairman, or designee, shall provide a verbal or written report of committee activities at the Executive Committee meetings (usually six per year including one each at the Spring and Fall Conferences). The written report can be by mail, fax or e-mail (sent to the Secretary).

Assist chapter conference program committee

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TECHNICAL COMMITTEES

EDUCATION & SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE (updated 4/14/10)

Mission Statement

The Education and Scholarship Committee shall facilitate education and training opportunities for Chapter members and their employees in support of the following two Chapter purposes: a) advancement of the theory and practice of the design, construction, maintenance, management, and operation of public works facilities and services; b) dissemination of information and experience in order to promote improved practices in public works administration.


The chair of the Committee is appointed by the President of the APWA-Wisconsin Chapter every year. A long-standing practice of the Chapter is that after the third consecutive year as chair of the same committee, the chair should rotate to the chair of a difference committee or step down as chair. Any active member of the Chapter, in good standing, can serve as a member of the Committee by volunteering their services to the chair. A listing of the chair and committee members can be obtained at http//www.wisconsin.apwa.net. The committee may designate a vice chair.

Meetings



Duties/Activities

Chairman, or designee, shall provide a verbal or written report of committee activities at every Executive Committee meeting (usually six per year including one each at the Spring and Fall Conferences). The written report can be by mail, fax or e-mail (sent to the President).

Process scholarship requests in accordance with Chapter policy.

Identify education and training opportunities that are related to Chapter purposes and keep the Chapter leadership and membership apprised of them.

Serve as Chapter liaison to the Director of the Public Works Supervisory Academy Management Institute at UW-Madison.

Identify education and training needs of Chapter members and their employees and encourage providers to offer education and training to meet those needs.

Assist the Chapter Conference Program Committee by administering approval of continuing education units (CEUs) for Chapter conferences.

Represent the Chapter on matters concerning continuing professional competency.

Manage tuition reimbursement program for the Chapter.

Be the liaison with the National Education Committee.

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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Mission Statement

The Emergency Management Committee shall inform, promote and educate the Chapter members and colleagues in Public Works, as necessary, about emergency management issues that will enable everyone to provide extraordinary services in times of extraordinary needs.

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Duties/Activities

Determine topics and secure speakers for Chapter conferences.

Keep abreast of current and pending legislation applicable to Homeland Security.

Assist in the development of “Public Works Emergency Response mutual Aid Agreements” throughout the state.

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ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

Mission Statement

The Engineering and Technology Committee shall identify and research issues for the Chapter that will influence public policies and will strengthen the proper application of engineering principles and practices of Public Works. It shall provide Chapter members with a forum to exchange and develop ideas, knowledge, and technologies necessary to provide engineering support of Public Works.

Meetings



Duties/Activities

Develop a list of topics for research and develop a list of topics, including speakers, for Chapter conferences.

Be available to the statewide Chapter membership to receive topics for conferences, to be advised of potential engineering and technology issues and to answer related questions and respond to these members.

Monitor and track legislative rules that could influence Public Works, keying items with engineering and technology importance, including House and Senate bills, Natural Resource and Public Service Commission rules.

Generate reports on engineering and technology matters that can be reviewed by the Committee, and presented to the Chapter Executive Committee and State Chapter membership.

Receive APWA Association requests including discussion paper(s) that are sent to the Chapter and then review and develop a proposal for action necessary by the Chapter.

FACILITIES AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE

Mission Statement

Meetings

Duties/Activities

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FLEET SERVICES COMMITTEE

Mission Statement

The Fleet Services Committee shall support the Chapter by providing technical and proven practical input in the areas of fleet management, encompassing all facets of design, build, repair, acquisition, and disposal of assets.

Meetings



Duties/Activities

Increase Awareness. o Keep members informed of pending changes in fleet related legislation and demonstration

projects e.g. alternative fuels. o Promote Public/Private sector cooperation.

• Encourage Public Works Day events. • Organize and conduct annual Snowplow Roadeo. • Make regular Chapter newsletter contributions. • Encourage vendor participation with or on the committee.

o Encourage smaller communities to participate in P.E.T. committee meetings.

Assist parallel committee members in staying current in fleet management: o Distribute related facility, and fleet information. o Improve the training & development of our workforces. o Sponsor training, workshops, in-house apprenticeships and aligning such efforts with local

educational institutions. o Encourage members of minority groups to pursue careers in fleet management.

Produce and keep related training materials applicable to fleet areas. o Develop a list of topics, including speakers, for Chapter conferences. o Develop and hold meeting to discuss technical issues on equipment and/or fleet operations

of common interest to members.

Identify good management practices in these areas and pass them along to members. o Promote innovation and exchange of state-of-the-art information. o Pursue high performance standards in fleet management.

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LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Mission Statement

The Leadership and Management Committee shall provide direction within the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Public Works Association and to motivate its membership to foster qualities of effective leadership and management within the professions responsible for development and administration of public works infrastructure.

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Duties/Activities

Identify, explain and disseminate information about fundamental principles that provide a meaningful and practical basis for public works leadership and management in the following areas:

Asset management/GASB 34. o Self Assessment/Accreditation o Municipal budgeting and revenue generation. o Consolidation of services and shared equipment. o Employee safety. o Public Works funding. o Labor management. o Public Works - Related public information and education programs. o Regulatory requirements.

Propose policy for the Executive Committee.

Identify the core competencies and skills that characterize an effective public works administrator and encourage their development within the Wisconsin Chapters membership.

Pursue activities to strengthen the Wisconsin Chapters leadership in shaping public policy for effective managerial stewardship of the state’s public works assets.

Develop a list of topics, including speakers, for Chapter conferences.

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SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Mission Statement

The Solid Waste Committee shall develop and promote environmentally sound, cost effective and efficient solid waste management policies, practices and programs.

Functional areas the committee should focus on are as follows:

Waste generation.

Waste reduction/reuse and recycle.

Landfilling.

Collection and transportation systems.

Brownfield remediation and redevelopment.

Hazardous waste management.

Management and financial issues.

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Duties/Activities

Provide leadership to the Chapter in the area of Solid Waste Management. o Monitor the State Legislature for changes being proposed in Solid Waste Laws. o Prepare and submit written and/or oral statements on behalf of the Chapter concerning

issues.

Work to expand the membership of the committee. o Invite other organizations interested in solid waste to our conferences.

o Support other organizations involved in solid waste. Develop a list of topics, including speakers, for Chapter conferences.

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TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

Mission Statement

The Transportation Committee shall address, advance, promote and educate our members on transportation legislation, regulations, technology and funding.

Meetings



Bi-monthly luncheon meetings between conferences.

Duties/Activities


Monitor changes in WisDOT standards and practices

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UTILITIES AND PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY COMMITTEE (added 4/14/10)

Mission Statement

The mission of the UPROW Committee is to promote the best use of the public rights-of-way for the public benefit.

Goals

To create an atmosphere and forum for the rational discussion of right-of-way issues by the users and managers.

The increase awareness of unique problems, issues and concerns of the stakeholders in the public rights-of-way, to develop policies, and guidelines and identify best practices where appropriate.

To advocate the best use of public rights-of-way.

To archive material developed for meetings, presentations, internet web sites in a manner that preserves the information such that it can be easily accessed and disseminated to our stakeholders.

APWA Goal #1

APWA will be the members’ primary gateway resource for education, knowledge exchange and services.

Objective 1: Collect and disseminate best practices and good examples through the website.

Objective 2: Post information monthly on the Infrastructure Protection and Right of Way Management InfoNOW community with each member assuming the responsibility for the posting twice throughout the year. Assign months at Congress yearly.

Objective 3: Participate with other similar organizations by submitting at least two articles to their publications and make at least one presentation to another organization or a chapter meeting during the year. Make assignments at annual meeting and at monthly conference calls.

Objective 4: Continue developing the Locator Certification Program as required.

Objective 5: Participate in the development and/or review of the APWA body of knowledge.

APWA Goal #2

APWA will be acknowledged as the public policy advocate for the public infrastructure.

Objective 1: Review, revise and create advocacy and guidance position statements regarding legislation and regulations which will impact use of the public right-of-way by the February conference call.

Objective 2: Provide expert testimony at hearings and forums as requested by the Government Affairs Department.

Objective 3: Participate in federal task forces and inter-agency efforts to shape pending legislation as invited to do so.

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APWA Goal #3

APWA will be recognized as the brand name for credible information and the preferred choice for professional membership.

Objective 1: Continue to foster relationships and ensure communication with One Call Systems International (OCSI), Common Ground Alliance (CGA), American Gas Association (AGA), Associated General Contractors (AGC), American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), ACEC, Construction Management Association of American (CMAA), and other pertinent stakeholders.

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WATER RESOURCES COMMITTEE

Mission Statement

The Water Resources Committee shall address, advance, promote, and educate our members on water resources management legislation, regulations, technology, and funding.

Meetings



Duties/Activities

Address water resources issues including laws, regulations, and services to the public.

Recommend and advance APWA policies and positions regarding water resources management legislation and regulations.

Identify and promote research needed to advance public works practices in the area of water resources management.

Enhance service to APWA Chapter members by providing educational opportunities, information exchange, and representation.


Assign a task force for other specific needs as recommended by the committee.

Chairman or Vice-Chairman will report committee recommendations to the Executive Committee.

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