* Please note..These minutes have not yet been approved.
March 19, 2007, 10:00 A.M.
Ramada Plaza Suites, Fargo, ND
I. Call to Order
A. The meeting was called to order by President Jon Jackels. Those in attendance were as follows:
Al Weigel, City of Fargo
Jon Jackels, MN DOT
Gary Thompson, MN/DOT
Ron Bush, Safety Signs
Dean Erickson, AAA Striping
Karla Connelly, MR Sign Company
Mike Russell, Lyle Signs
Tim Marthe, Industrial Automation Supply
Judd Roby, SignCAD Systems, Inc.
Fred Snyder, SignCAD Systems, Inc.
Ken Nelson, MN/DOT Research
Rick Shomion, MN/DOT
Bruce Rickert, Rickert Company
Dave Sather, Traill County, ND
Wendy Frederickson, MN/DOT
Marvin Sohlo, MN/DOT Traffic
Mike Leaf, United Rentals Highway Technologies, Inc.
John Story, United Rentals Highway Technologies, Inc.
John Schickert, MN/DOT
Sean Dickinson, West River Striping
Tim Lewis, United Rentals Highway Technologies, Inc.
Richard West, Ottertail County, MN
Lori Cuypers, Newman Signs
Carol Windjue, Newman Signs
Alan Petrich, SD/DOT
Chad Weatherman, 3M
Ken Russell, 3D Specialties
Virgil Muscha, Swanston
Travis Hansen, Ennis Paint
II. Introductions and Determined Quorum
III. Approval of Minutes from the September 5, 2006 Chapter Meeting
Upon motion made and seconded, a vote was taken and the minutes were accepted into record.
IV. Treasurer’s Report
The Treasurer’s Report was presented by Gary Clark. Upon motion duly made and seconded a vote
was taken and the Treasurer’s Report was accepted into record.
V. National ATSSA Update
Legislative Update: Jon reviewed the leadership program and legislative fly-in that will take place
April 30, 2007. He encouraged anyone who could attend to make the effort and explained there was
a $500 grant available for anyone needing funding assistance.
VI. How-To Update
Judd commented that things looked like they were in order and encouraged the moderators to keep
the program on track.
VII.Poster Contest Update
Rick mentioned there were a few more individuals who participated this past year and encouraged
everyone to get involved and noted the website had the power point presentation available to
anyone wishing to do a school presentation.
Rick also stated the Illinois chapter has developed their own “mini-calendar” and made a motion to
have the Membership Committee look into costs and procedures to create our own calendar and
present the findings at the next meeting. Ken Nelson seconded the motion, all voted aye and the
motion was carried.
Rick mentioned that he brought a snow plow to the school just to add a little to the program and
keep it fun.
Lori Cuypers noted that Newman Signs donated the billboard with the winner’s photo as well as the
poster.
VIII.Worker Memorial
Tim Marthe stated the worker memorial will be set up and Francis Zeigler with the ND/DOT agreed to
mention it. Tim Marthe also stated it would be good if Tim Cox was available to present and explain
the memorial to the media.
IX. MNDOT TTC Posters
Jon stated the TTC 3-poster set that MNDOT put together would be available in a couple of weeks.
The 3-poster set will be available at the Northland booth along with a sign-up sheet for anyone who
would like to purchase them.
A distribution plan will be put together and presented before our meeting in July. Approximately
$5000 which was spent on printing should be reimbursed back to the chapter once the posters are
sold. The posters can also be viewed on the website.
X. MCEA Update
Jon stated we had a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed with the Minnesota County
Engineering Association (MCEA) and we are working together with them to promote safety. He
noted he was the chapter representative who holds the seat on their Safety Committee. The group
discussed ways of distributing information in addition to pamphlets, such as “Low Cost-Local Roads”
and “Safe Routes to School.”
An electronic newsletter was suggested but some felt that six a year may be a challenge and
proposed writing individual articles and see if we could implement them in someone else’s
newsletters.
XI. MN Toward Zero Death Conference
Jon explained that they have surpassed the goal to reduce roadway fatalities in MN but he would like
to do more. It was asked if our time would be better spent at a booth at the Highway Safety
Conference. This would also be an opportunity to promote the “Safe Routes to School” program.
A motion was made and seconded to have our booth at the conference. All voted aye and the
motion was declared carried.
The following is an initial list of people volunteering to man the booth.
- Judd Roby
- Fred Snyder
- Ken Nelson
- John Schickert
- Gary Clark
XII.Combine June and September Meeting
This year we are going to combine the two, one-day meetings into one, two-day meeting to save on
travel expenses and attempt to get greater participation. This years combined meeting will be held
July 16 and 17 at the Comfort Inn in Ottertail, MN. The first day will consist of the “How-To” meeting
followed by the normal Annual Chapter Meeting the second day.
XIII.Move-Over Law
There was a discussion on the importance of a current ND Move-Over law for
construction/maintenance vehicles with a yellow flashing light. The group thought it was important
to have legislation and an add campaign and possibly develop “must move over” signs.
There was a motion and second to form a task force to come back in July on recommendation on
legislation and campaign possibilities. All voted aye and the motion was declared carried.
A task force was created which consisted of:
- Mike Leaf – Chair
- Judd Roby
- Wendy Frederickson
- Tim Lewis
XIV.Next Meeting Scheduled
The next meeting is scheduled for July 16 and 17, 2007 at the Comfort Inn in Ottertail, MN.
XV. Meeting Adjourned
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.