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Chapter Reports South Middle DATE: April 9, 2024 TIME: 7:25 p.m. PLACE: 615 District, Murfreesboro MEETING SUMMARY: Mike Roberts talked about Robert Freeland getting a presentation together about legislation procedures. Russell White talked about Billy Plant May preparing to give his presentation on hydrology determination at the Upper Cumberland meeting. Members talked about Mario presenting his ethics and standards presentation this fall. Russell White lead discussion about ways to include members from farther counties in the chapter meeting. Members discussed upcoming chapter elections. MEETING ADJOURNED at 7:51 SouthWest 5/20/2024 The Southwest Chapter of TAPS typically meets the third Thursday of the even numbered months. We have been meeting at the Perkins Restaurant in Germantown for the past few meetings. We have had to adjust the meeting date on occasion due to schedule conflicts. We have only had one business meeting since our March BOD meeting. Our attendance is steady. This is very encouraging. We have a new local LSIT, Patrick Champion, that has moved into our area and is attending our meetings regularly. Everyone in our area is busy thankfully, and trying to find good help. As always, anyone in the area is welcome to attend our meetings. We would love to have you, and are always looking for new members. Respectfully submitted, Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or comments. Respectfully submitted, Jimmy Cleveland, RLS Board of Examiners (BOE) for Land Surveyors Liaison Committee Chairman State Secretary/Treasurer President Southwest Chapter Home: 901-835-6278 email: jcleveland2079@gmail.com Middle East No meeting held in March 2024 due to TAPS conference Meeting Minutes – Thursday, April 4, 2024 Meeting was held at Famous Dave’s at 6:30 p.m. by President Steve Abbott. The agenda was as follows: Treasurer’s Report – John Winter Beginning Balance: Income: Expenses: Current Balance: Certificate of Deposit $4,147.45 $100.00 (dues) $0.36 (interest) $500.00 (TAPS 4-wheeler) $3,747.81 $5,161.24 (Statement have been moved to quarterly reporting) Motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report was approved on the first reading. (McLellan / Ward) Old Business Mention that Knox Planning is getting up to speed with there plat reviews with the new reviewers Discussion by Robert Freeland about the move to deregulate some industries and have industry regulation instead. Discussion of the amendments to the subdivision regulations that have recently been adopted. Discussion on the platting portal being developed by Nick McBride. Discussion on recording retracement surveys and having those references added to the deed cards. Vote by the members present to approve $500 for the four-wheeler, $500 to the PAC and $500 for the TN Land Surveyors Outreach. Vote by members present to nominate Steve Abbot for state president elect, Mario Forte for DAL and Ashley Rose-Nalen for vice president and conference chair. Discussion of a need for a treasurer for the PAC. Discussion by Benny Moorman about using the CST program for licensure prep and that we should look at adding an apprenticeship requirement to the proposed legislation changes. New Business Discussion on Freeland PAC PDF was scheduled for this month will be postponed to June meeting. Discussion on BOE eliminating Tennessee specific exam. Discussion on wet stamp for recording plats in Knox County. Discussion on Drone services offered on-line. Recording Retracement Surveys. Motion to accept the Minutes was approved on the first reading. (McClellan / Ward) Members Present Steve Abbott (#2029) President Robert Freeland (#2792) Benny Moorman (#1501) Guests Present were: N/ A Stan Hinds (#967) Mark Driver (#2422) Bruce McClellan (#696) Adjourn: Meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m. (McClellan / Ward) Upper Cumberland Upper Cumberland Chapter Tennessee Association of Professional Surveyors Minutes 07-23-24 The Upper Cumberland Association of Professional Surveyors met July 23rd, 2024 in Cookeville, TN. The meeting was called to order by the president, Len Tusar, with Richard Smith, Michael Stump, Mike Freeman, David Bradley, Derek Gernt, Rod Foy, Charles Whittenburg, and Bart Lay being present. Bart Lay led the Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance was led by Len Tusar. 1. The minutes were read by Bart Lay and approved as read. 2. Treasure's report was given by Bart Lay and approved as read. 3.. Discussion on records of surveyor’s that aren’t in business any longer and cost of surveying. 4.June TAPS meeting was discussed as well as meeting with Farm Bureau leadership. 5. Officers will retain their current position, not any other nominations, and were elected by process of acclamation. Charles Whittenburg made the motion and Len Tusar seconded, motion passed. 6. Chapter will apply for additional continuing education class on T.C.A., Standards of Practice, and Ethics. 7. With no other business to be discussed meeting was adjourned. Motion by Mike Stump and second by Charles Whittenburg, motion passed Southeast Minutes – TAPS SE Chapter July 17, 2024. Meeting: 5:00pm, Via Zoom. Call to Order: David Young, Chapter Officer Roll Call: Don Vanhook, Mario Forte, Michael Coulliette, Tonya Howington, Bart Crattie, David Mallory, David Young Statewide report • BOE: No new report. Next BOE Meeting, August • NSPS: Annual meeting will be in Albuquerque in October, Chapter voted to approve the Board appointment of Benny Moorman, as the TAPS NSPS Representative. • DAL: (Mario) : Trying to attend NE Chapter meeting. Work Schedule has been an issue. • BOD: Next BOD meeting Sept 28, Nashville and on Zoom Meeting ID: 872 8563 6753 Passcode: 535279 Bart reported that the Historical Society Rendezvous will be in Dyersville, Iowa in September at the Field of Dreams corn field. 5 hours on the Ballfield, performing surveying exercises. Chapter/Local • Chapter Treasurer report (Tonya): July 2024 Ending Balance $1,379.16 • Chapter Membership Report (Tonya): 12 Full members 1 associate members • Chapter Venmo Account available to process 2024 Chapter Membership Dues ($30) TAPS Southeast Chapter Venmo: @TAPS-SEC OLD Business: • Register of Deeds Plat E-file update – Nothing new to report. Planning still in motion. • Discussion on the CFS Certification scheduled for July 23-25 (exam July 26), 2402 Amnicola Highway at the VFW In Chattanooga o SE Chapter to provide snacks and beverage support in the amount of $250 o TAPS 60” TV’s (2) to be used for the presentation sessions. NEW Business: • Chapter nominated “someone” for a TAPS fellow award. • No other new business was discussed. Next Social: HiFi Clydes, Main St. 5:30pm Tuesday August 20, 2024. Next Business meeting: Wednesday, September 18, 2024, 5pm on Zoom. Meeting ID 551 680 8441 Meeting Adjourned at: 5:40pm David Young, P.S., Chapter President
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