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Notes by: NSPS Secretary Timothy W. Burch

Meeting Date: 3/18/16

NSPS Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

Spring Business Meeting – Crystal City, VA March 18, 2016

1. Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by President Tony Cavell at 9:13 am.

2. Opening Ceremonies

2.1 President Cavell opened the meeting with a moment of silence.

2.2 The Board recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

2.3 Introduction of Guests

Emily Pierce (WI) – WSLS President

Amanda Askren (WA) –NSPS Young Surveyors Chairperson

Pat Beehler (WA) – NSPS Past President, External Affairs

Chairperson

Greg Copeland (ME) – MSLS Immediate Past President

Kelly Fedele (MI) – MSPS President

Brian Bonds (SC) – SLCS President

Mike Starling (VA) – VAS President

Steve Douty (VA) – VAS Past President

Jerry Taylor (TN) –ETSU Surveying Coordinator

Frank Thousand (WI) – WSLS Executive Director

Bradley Roberts (LA) – NSPS Young Surveyor Representative

Dennis Mouland (AZ) – CFedS Committee

Don Buhler (DC) – BLM Chief Cadastral Surveyor

Robert Dahl (DC) – BLM Cadastral Surveyor

John Christianson (WA) – LSAW President

James Shaw (MD) – MSS Past President

Andy Sturgeon (ME) – NSPS Education Chair

Robert Dahm (MA) – NSPS Past President

Wayne Harrison (MA) – NSPS Past President

Bill Coleman (NC) – NSPS Past President

Gerry Curtis (TX) – NSPS Past President

Use microphones for addressing the group and state your name and who

you are representing

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Reminder of the cell phone policy and contribution of $100 to the

Director’s Scholarship for those who break it

3. Roll Call

Affiliation Officers Present Absent

President Tony Cavell X

President-Elect Jan Fokens X

Vice President Kim Leavitt X

Treasurer Robert Miller X

Secretary Timothy Burch X

Immediate Past President Jon Warren X

Affiliation Directors Present Absent

Alabama Tommy Brook X

Alaska Dave Hale X

Arizona Doug Schneider X

Colorado JB Guyton X

Connecticut Rick Howard X

Delaware Danny Simmons X

Dist. Of Columbia Rick Driest X

Florida Mike Maxwell X

Georgia Robert Armstrong X

Hawaii Joanne Williamson X

Idaho Kim Leavitt (P) X

Illinois Bill Fleming X

Indiana Tony Gregory X

Iowa Rich Leu X

Kansas Larry Graham X

Kentucky Craig Palmer X

Louisiana Robby Overall X

Maine John Lloyd X

Maryland Alan Dragoo X

Massachusetts Rich Vannozzi X

Michigan Craig Amey X

Minnesota Chris Ambourn X

Mississippi Jeff Black X

Missouri Troy Hayes X

Montana Matt Morris X

Nebraska Dan Martinez X

Nevada Paul Burn X

New Hampshire Mark Sargent X

New Jersey Jim Sens X

New Mexico Amanda Allred X

New York Patti Brooks X

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North Carolina Randy Rambeau X

North Dakota Curt Glasoe X

Ohio Bob Akin X

Oklahoma Wade Bennett X

Oregon Bob Neathamer X

Pennsylvania Brent Birth X

Rhode Island Ed O’Brien X

South Carolina Henry Dingle X

South Dakota Tom Berkland X

Tennessee Bart Crattie X

Texas Henry Kuehlem X

Utah Steve Dale X

Vermont Tricia Kules X

Virginia David Holland X

Washington Jim Coan X

West Virginia John Green (P) X

Wisconsin Lisa Van Horn X

Wyoming Cotton Jones X

Affiliation Non-Voting Member Present Absent

Professional Surveyors

Canada

Denis Blais X

NSPS Foundation Joe Dolan X

State Executive Rep Julie Hewitt X

State Executive Rep Becky Roland X

AAGS Dave Doyle X

Arkansas – State Rep Lanny Beavers X

California – State Rep Paul Goebel (P) X

Secretary Burch offered to President Cavell the confirmation of a quorum.

4. Consent Calendar

4.1. Adoption of Order of Business

Additions to agenda:

Item 5.2.1.4 - Exec. Director Sumner to provide update on CFedS

Item 5.2.2.3.2 - Geodetic Surveyor Certification by Director Doyle (AAGS)

Item 5.2.2.12.5 - National Surveyor’s Week by Frank Lenik, Chair

Item 5.2.2.12.6 - TrigStar update by Director Gregory (IN)

Hearing no further additions or revisions, the consent agenda is approved.

4.2. Conflict of Interest Policy (to be read into record by Executive Director Sumner)

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5. Reports

5.1. Approval of Minutes

Motion to approve by Director Brooks (AL), second by Director

Neathamer (OR). Motion passed by voice vote.

5.2. Reports

5.2.1. Officers

5.2.1.1. President

Welcome to all attendees

Membership now covers almost 17,000 members

Streamlining of committees will allow for increased efficiency

o 12 primary committees

o Requires additional volunteers to populate all

o Communication software purchase by NSPS will assist with

meeting opportunities

o Current and future certifications administered by NSPS will further

enhance our profession

o Government Affairs Committee continues to be active

(Item 4.2 – Conflict of Interest Policy is read into the record by E.D. Sumner at this time)

President Cavell yielded the floor to John Hohol, NSPS Representative to F.I.G. for an

introduction of Dr. Chryssy Potsiou, President of F.I.G. She offered a brief description of

her visit with the World Bank this week and the pleasure of speaking to our Board.

5.2.1.1.1. CFedS (to be covered by Executive Director Sumner)

5.2.1.1.2. New Director’s Manual

This information was previously emailed to all Directors and contains

updated forms and information relating to our meetings and formats.

5.2.1.2. Secretary

Meeting minutes were distributed prior to meeting

5.2.1.3. Treasurer

Budget is balanced and will distribute it in a more timely manner

Provisions must be made to build savings back to earlier levels as

promotional efforts are starting to ramp up

5.2.1.4. Executive Director

Letters to Penn State at Wilke Barre regarding teaching staff

ABET Evaluators as we are up to 30 schools

Mesa College (Colorado) is considering a surveying program

Dunwoody College would like to start a student chapter

ACE & Project Lead the Way programs are gaining steam

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New scholarship from the Slavoj Trust

CST is now the exclusive surveying trainer for the military

Fall 2016 NSPS Business meeting is still being researched

Fall 2017 NSPS Business meeting is in Frisco, TX with TSPS

Discussions for Spring 2017 meeting begins now

West Virginia now part of 100% membership program

New surveying organization in AZ, will continue to work with APLS

Monitoring the situation with de-regulation of the surveying licensure

Working with NCEES to further refine surveying terms and definitions

Past Presidents group is beginning to become more involved

Surveying profession task force discussions ongoing with NCEES

Continue to expand NSPS Young Surveyors

Public relations contest was successful

Puerto Rico wants to rejoin and will review MOU process

Victor Schinnerer would like to update and re-issue NSPS Contract

Manual

Discussions with BLM to run the CFedS program for BLM

Discussions with USBID for MOU

Working with property measurement standards

Recessed at 10:17 am by President Cavell

Reconvened at 10:34 am by President Cavell

Director Kules (VT) introduced Kelly Collar, VSLS Administrator

5.2.2. Committees

5.2.2.1. Executive

5.2.2.1.1. ExCom Meeting Minutes

Meeting minutes were distributed prior to meeting

5.2.2.1.2. NSPS Fellows

Efforts are being made to increase participation within

group

5.2.2.1.3. Nominations Committee Process

No report at this time

5.2.2.2. Bylaws and Resolutions

To be discussed during future motion (Item 5.2.4.2)

5.2.2.3. Certifications

5.2.2.3.1. CST – Don Falken

Report attached

5.2.2.3.2. Geodetic Surveyor Certification – Dave Doyle

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Draft plan adopted by committee members on April 14

Requesting feedback from all members

Program will be similar to Hydro Certification program

5.2.2.4. Education – Andy Sturgeon

Report Attached

Student Competition Results:

o 2 Year Program – 1. Dunwoody College 2. New Mexico Central

College

o 4 Year Program – 1. University of Akron 2. Great Basin College

3. Kennesaw State University

5.2.2.5. External Affairs – Pat Beehler

5.2.2.5.1. Alaska – BLM DPPS

Report due in at the Fall 2016 meeting

5.2.2.5.2. BLM – Don Buhler

Agency is working with Young Surveyors, MAPPS and

State Conferences


introduction of Bob Foster, Past President of ACSM and F.I.G. He spoke of hosting the

2002 F.I.G. Congress and is looking forward to the potential of hosting again in 2022.

5.2.2.5.3. 2022 Datum Model Law – Dave Doyle

48 of 50 states have statutes that name NAD83 as the

official datum, so AAGS will help with updating these

standards when the datum is updated

5.2.2.6. Government Affairs - Pat Smith

A full detailed report will be published on the NSPS website for

review

Coordination w/ MAPPS led to a great Lobby Day 2016

Continued correspondence w/ DOL on Davis/Bacon efforts

FEMA funding for new mapping

Protecting against efforts to eliminate licensing

Workforce Development

Geospatial & STEM funding

White House Coalition on Small Business

Definition of Surveying in Government Coding

2022 Model Law

Continue to support MAP21 and efforts to secure program funds

Supporting USGS 3DEP legislation

Co-signed letter to FAA supporting need for legislation regulating

UAS use and will provide a position statement

COFPAES still in re-organization but will remain as member

Participated in supporting the FLAIR Act and Digital Coast Act

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Working to develop changes to HUD guidelines

Increase support of PAC and attendance for Lobby Day

Promote NSPS/state association interaction

5.2.2.7. Membership - Wayne Harrison

Four subcommittee charges

o Development, retention, benefits and awards

Need three chairpersons and four individuals for each subcommittee


introduction of James Kavanaugh, Director of RISC Land Group. He addressed the group

and praised for our efforts as he sees similar situations in Great Britain.

5.2.2.8. Nominations and Elections – Jon Warren

Fall report

5.2.2.9. NSPS Foundation – Joe Dolan

New logo designed through contest by NSPS Young Surveyors

Grant to Director Vannozzi for doctorate studies

Robillard scholarship now available from New Jersey

Slavoj Scholarship will be available upon approval of agreement

o Motion by Director Brooks (AL), second by Director Sens (NJ),

approved by voice vote

5.2.2.10. Political Action Committee – Thomas Brooks, Jr.

$19,000 in PAC fund

$0 distributed in 2015

Raised $6,000 in 2015

Establishment of the Jefferson Club

Looking for two (2) Directors to replace expired terms

5.2.2.11. Past Presidents Council – Jon Warren

New blood and ideas for restarting the group

Will help identify and promote strategic fan

5.2.2.12. Public Relations - Lisa Van Horn

5.2.2.12.1. PR Material on Website

Materials on website to be considered for handout

5.2.2.12.2. Public Relations Award

11 submittals

Texas “Career Day” – 2016 Winner

5.2.2.12.3. Promotion of the Profession

Working with Joe Paiva (GeoLearn)

Looking into hiring a promotion firm for assistance

5.2.2.12.4. Booth Setups for State Conventions

Banners are available along with materials from Trish

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5.2.2.12.5. National Surveyor’s Week - Frank Lenik

Some promotion but long way to go

GPS Day – March 23 from 2pm to 6pm

5.2.2.12.6. TrigStar – Anthony Gregory

Pilot program in Indiana and New Hampshire

Promotional video

Planning to host webinars for promo and instruction

5.2.2.13. NSPS Young Surveyor Chair Amanda Askren

PowerPoint presentation of current statistics

Recessed for lunch at 12:08 pm by President Cavell

Reconvened at 1:02 pm by President Cavell

5.2.3. Unfinished Business

5.2.3.1. ALTA Certification Program – Jon Warren

Still discussing potential program

Illinois is discussing potential exam material with Richard Bales of

Chicago Title

5.2.3.2. State Affiliate President Symposium – Jon Warren

To be considered at a future date

5.2.3.3. Motion – Journal of Applied Geomatics – Rich Vannozzi

To be dropped at this time

5.2.3.4. Definition of Surveying Terms – Tony Cavell

To be discussed at a future date

5.2.3.5. Teleconference Software (Adobe) – Tony Cavell

Being configured for use in the coming weeks

5.2.3.6. Volunteer Directors to Committees – Tony Cavell

To be named

5.2.3.7. Director’s Manual – Tony Cavell

See Mr. Cavell’s opening remarks

5.2.3.8. NFIP – Dan Martinez

Good meetings with legislators during Lobby Day

5.2.3.9. New Committee Organization – Tony Cavell

In progress

5.2.3.10. FIG 2022

In progress

5.2.3.11. Student Attendance – Tony Cavell

More promotion is needed to get students to our meetings

5.2.3.12. At-Large Director – Jon Warren

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The Bylaws now state that the Immediate Past President serves that

role

5.2.3.13. Key Director Award – Tony Cavell

Re-instituted at the last meeting

5.2.4. New Business

5.2.4.1. Motion – Geospatial Workforce Development Initiative

Director Holland (VA) spoke to the intent of the motion as it was introduced at

the Virginia Conference. He read the motion into the record:

“Therefore, I move that the National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS)

explore and implement a Geospatial Workforce Development Initiative within

NSPS or other management structure.”

This motion was made by Director Dragoo (MD), second by Director Holland

(VA). After a short discussion on specific wording, the motion passed by voice

vote. (See attachment for final motion)

5.2.4.2. Motion - Policy Revision

All members received an email for review of all proposed policy changes. It was

decided that all policies will be dealt with in one motion vote.

Director Berkland (SD) noted that the committee diligently reviewed the policies

and tried to exercise care in making revisions for the current association

environment.

A motion was made for a friendly amendment from President-Elect Fokens to

remove #29 as it is still being considered for action, seconded by Director

Berkland (SD). The motion passed by voice vote.

5.2.4.3. Motion - White House Conference on Small Business

Government Affairs Chair Smith read the motion for the record:

“NSPS Board of Directors endorses the creation of the White House Conference

on Small Business” and provided background information on the conference.

Motion passes on voice vote.

5.2.4.4. Motion – Best Practices Guidelines

Government Affairs Chair Smith read the motion for the record:

“MAPPS has developed the attached Privacy Best Practices Guidelines in

response to the Federal Trade Commission Report on Protecting Personal Privacy

Information that if adopted by NSPS would allow NSPS members to follow on

projects as an authoritative & adopted practice there by being in compliance with

the FTC guidelines.”

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The motion is as follows: “NSPS Board of Directors adopt the attached Privacy

Best Practices Guidelines for use by NSPS members in their business practice.”

Director O’Brien (RI) asked that we keep in mind that a new version of this

policy is being considered. John Palatiello added that this policy is not etched in

stone and can change as needed. Director Maxwell (FL) asked if other supporting

documents will be provided to further define the policies. Mr. Palatiello further

defined the list as provided and stated more info will be sent to the members when

passed.

An amendment was offered and accepted to add language to define the policy

made by Director Brooks (AL), seconded by Director O’Brien (RI). The

amendment passed by voice vote. The amended motion then passed by voice vote.

5.2.4.5. Motion – Geospatial included in STEM

Government Affairs Chair Smith read the motion for the record: “NSPS Board of

Directors authorize NSPS being a signatory to the attached letter to Secretary of

Education requesting that the geospatial/geomatics field be properly classified as

a STEM discipline by the Department of Education.”

Recessed at 2:05 pm by President Cavell


5.2.4.6. Motion – Approval of MOU for Group Affiliation with NSPS Young

Surveyors

The motion to accept the MOU passed by voice vote.

(Item 5.2.4.12 was competed between 5.2.4.6 & 5.2.4.7 at the request of Director

Morris, see below for details)

5.2.4.7. Motion – Meeting Schedule

Director Van Horn (WI) explained the rationale behind the motion to follow

through on earlier meetings to adhere to a three day meeting schedule as

previously completed with the Board of Governors. Thus the motion: “Therefore,

we move that ExCom and staff schedule three meeting schedules in the future and

follow as closely as possible the above described three day meeting schedule” and

seconded by Director Fleming (IL).

Director Brooks (AL) asked for clarification on each option to the length of the

Board of Director’s Meeting (two days in each scenario). He then noted he was

against the motion.

Director Dingle (SC) added that he remembers we voted to cut the days to two

once the Governors were eliminated.

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Treasurer Miller added that our budget doesn’t allow for additional days and

travel.

Director Sargent (NH) noted that we voted to continue the three day meeting in

San Diego.

Director Coan (WA) added value is added when we meet face to face.

Director Leu (IA) noted that the talk at the Great Lakes meeting was to start

meetings at 12pm on the first day and wrap up by 12 PM on the third day.

Director Howard (CT) stated he feels that having the third day lets the Directors

see the motions earlier.

Director O’Brien (RI) would like to see motions earlier than the day of the

meeting.

Director Vanozzi (MA) stated that two days of meetings would force us to be

better communicators and prepare more efficiently prior to the meetings.

Director Glasoe (ND) would prefer keeping the meetings during the weekend and

stay away from weekdays.

Director Van Horn (WI) noted that the first option included weekend dates.

Director Maxwell (FL) remembers being the maker of the San Diego motion

keeping the three day schedule and keep in mind several of our members are sole

proprietors and would benefit by including weekend meeting dates.

President Cavell suggested that this motion become a resolution and have the

appropriate committee look at its implementation as well as phasing it in over 12

months to allow the necessary budget changes.

A call was made to determine who was in favor of the motion with 28 yeas,

therefore the motion passes.

5.2.4.8. Motion – Meeting Reports

Director Van Horn (WI) offered the following motion: “If NSPS supports and

provides funding for any of our members to attend a function, no payment or re-

imbursement shall be made until a report on the activities of the function is

submitted for the distribution to all of the members of the Board of Directors.”

The rationale is: “Whereas, many of our Officers¸ members and staff travel to

meetings, State Conventions, and business related functions and there are many

items of interest, ideas and discussions that can is beneficial to all the members of

the Board of Directors but no process is in place for these exchanges to be

disseminated to our Board of Directors.” This motion was seconded by Director

Fleming (IL).

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Director Brooks (AL) expressed his support for this motion and that all those

travelling on the NSPS dime should provide timely reports.

Director Coan (WA) spoke against the motion as it may hold up expense reports

for the members.

Past President Beehler noted that this motion only affects the Officers of NSPS.

Director Van Horn (WI) added that several meetings were held prior to the Spring

meeting that could have added value to the Public Relations Committee and this

motion helps with that communication.

Director Glasoe (ND) stated that bullet points of the results of the meeting have

been given by the representatives for years and should be continued.

Director Coan (WA) withdrew his earlier objection.

The motion passed by voice vote.

5.2.4.9. Motion – Ad hoc Communication Task Force

Director Vannozzi (MA) noted the motion was distributed for review and

seconded by Director Leu (IA).


5.2.4.10. Motion – NSPS Public Relations – Humanitarian Award

Director Van Horn (WI) spoke that during the Public Relation Committee’s

voting that Illinois’ submittal merited a new category and seconded by Director

Brooks (NY).


5.2.4.11. Motion – Funding for the Chair of the Western Director’s Council to

Attend WFPS Conferences

Director Coan (WA) offered the following motion: “Request that the National

Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS) provide funding to the chair of the

NSPS Western Director’s Council or their designated alternate, according to the

NSPS Travel Policy, to attend a “minimum of two meetings of the Western

Federation of Professional Surveyors’ (WFPS) each year.” This motion was

seconded by Director Allred (NM).

Director Brooks (AL) offered a friendly amendment to the motion to include Area

3/4 Chair for travel consideration, second by Director Dingle (SC) to attend Area

3/4 meetings. Amendment of motion failed by show of hands.

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Director Howard (CT) asked if WestFed pays for travel expenses to NSPS.

Director Allred (NM) provided additional clarification on the existence and

charter of WestFed.

Director Sargent (NH) asked if there are monies to cover all councils; Treasurer

Miller stated that funded would need to be allocated for 2017.

President-Elect Fokens read into the record the policy on travel for NSPS

representatives to necessary meetings.

Director Brooks (AL) noted on behalf of the Area 3/4 Chair that it was admirable

of WestFed to assist ACSM during financial hardships.

Past President Smith added there needs to be clarification that WestFed is an

affiliate of NSPS and that a representative has been sent to WestFed meetings for

the past several years.

Director Vannozzi (MA) spoke against the motion as a representative has been

filling that role.

Director Coan (WA) noted that an NSPS representative has not been attending on

behalf of NSPS.

Director Berkland (SD) noted that he is against the motion as there is already

policy allowing for travel expenses by a representative.

Immediate Past President Warren spoke against the motion as Executive Director

Sumner has been attending a majority of the WestFed meetings and provides that

connection.

Vice President Leavitt spoke for the motion and we should make sure that the

Western States Council has representation at the WestFed meeting.

Director Howard (CT) spoke against the motion and asked that we make sure an

officer makes the meetings.

Director Coan (WA) spoke for the motion in that a true Western States

representation can allow for better communication in western situations.

Director Brooks (AL) moved to refer the motion to committee, seconded by

Director Berkland (SD). Referral passes by show of hands.

Director Kuehlem (TX) asked to confirm travel cost coverage for members.

Treasurer Miller noted that extra travel has covered as needed and nothing has

been turned away.

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Recessed at 3:12 pm by President Cavell


(Item 5.2.4.12 was competed between 5.2.4.6 & 5.2.4.7 at the request of Director

Morris)

5.2.4.12. Motion – Letter to the National Association of Realtors

Director Morris (MT) brought forward the following motion from the Western

States group: “Request that the NSPS President author and send a letter to the

National Association of Realtors asking they insert into their Code of Ethics and

standards of practice verbiage similar to “Realtors shall not engage in activities

that constitute the unauthorized practice of professional land surveying by telling

buyers or sellers where property boundaries are, or what constitutes a legal

property corner monument: instead a licensed professional land surveyor shall be

engaged when the best interest of any party to the transaction requires it.”


5.2.4.13. Motion – UAS Position Statement

Director Burn (NV) read the rationale into the record: “Unmanned Aerial System

(UAS) technology is a developing industry containing elements of Surveying,

Mapping and Remote Sensing among other things. Certain aspects of the use of

UAS in gathering mapping data, including some of the mapping data itself, fall

clearly under the traditional definition of Surveying and the purview of Surveyors.

As the UAS industry advances and sorts itself out, it is in the vested interest of

Surveyors in general and The National Society of Professional Surveyors in

particular to maintain an active involvement in this technology with an aim

toward ensuring the continued high quality and accuracy of topographic,

orthographic and possibly other types of mapping produced through the use of

cameras and sensors mounted on the equipment. There is already a push within

the industry to separate UAS mapping from other existing forms of aerial

mapping and to claim exemption from previously developed mapping standards.

NSPS can and should bridge this divide, promoting standards of practice for the

UAS group and promoting UAS usage for surveyors.”

He added the following position: “Any aerial mapping that rises to the level of

usage by surveyors, engineers, governmental agencies, etc. for determining

contours on the earth’s surface or the location of fixed works, requires ground

survey control meeting current standards of practice. This would include UAS

mapping;

Existing aerial mapping is produced and identified through one or more of the

recognized mapping standards, such as NMAS and ASPRS standards. Some of

these standards may not be suitable for UAS mapping and new standards will

undoubtedly need to be developed;

It is in the surveyors’ interest to take a lead role in working with governmental

agencies in establishing policies of usage for UAS technology with respect to

mapping;

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It is in the surveyors’ interest to maintain involvement with UAS technology and

become as educated as possible in its usage so that this will represent another tool

in the surveyor toolbox.”

He then offered the motion: “NSPS should pursue all of the items identified

below actively with said items clearly identified as committee objectives.

1. NSPS should have a role in getting surveyors involved in

UAV/UAS technology and provide surveyors the knowledge to assist

in accurate mapping.

2. NSPS should define the surveyor’s role in UAS policy to affect

initial FAA policy as legislation related to UAS comes up.

3. NSPS should assert a role in ensuring that all mapping products

from UAV meet the standards of conventional sources.

4. NSPS should establish programs to educate clients/end-users of the

required skills and certifications to produce accurate maps.

5. NSPS should affirm what a surveyor’s role should or could be on a

project where UAS mapping is a component.

6. NSPS should actively Liaison with ASPRS and UAS associations.

7. NSPS should take the lead in developing and implementing UAS

curricula for new and existing education programs and certifications.

8. NSPS should establish a data bank, via the website to provide the

most current laws, regulations and changes from the FAA and related

agencies.

9. NSPS should foster safe use of airways by responsibly using UAS

vehicles without violating or infringing on the safety and privacy

rights of others.”


5.2.4.14. Motion – Establishment of a Permanent UAS Committee

Director Burn (NV) read the rationale into the record: “The Ad Hoc committee

has begun work on this most important subject. Since it will be with us in the

future, in ever-increasing demand, the committee should be made permanent.”

He then offered the motion: “That the current Ad Hoc committee for UAS be

made a permanent committee.”


Immediate Past President Warren offered the following nominations for NSPS

Fellows: Mark Sargent and David Holland. These nominations were seconded by

Director Brooks (AL) and was passed by voice vote.

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The NSPS PAC is led by Director Brooks (AL) as Chair, Immediate Past

President Warren is Vice Chair, with other members of Past President Bill

Coleman, Past President Gerry Curtis, Director Howard (CT), Director Akins

(OH) and Director Allred (NM).

5.2.4.15. Motion – White Paper Development to Defend the Opposition of

Deregulation of Land Surveyors

Director Dragoo (MD) read the motion into the record: “That NSPS develop a

white paper as to why land surveyors should not be deregulated to be used in the

event that a state licensing board for land surveyors considers doing this. Also that

states that have had the sunset review of their land surveying regulation laws

provide justification and background information to NSPS to develop the

whitepaper.”

He added the rationale: “The parties interested in deregulating land surveying

need to understand that one of many important duties of licensed land surveyors is

for the protection of the public good is to ensure that when there is a transfer of

property that the title is marketable. Whereas, the subject of the deregulation of

licensed land surveyors is occurring more frequently and land surveyors need to

be prepared and make sure use of this white paper when there is an effort made to

deregulate the surveying profession in their state.”


6. Executive Committee Charge

President Cavell asked for nominees for Directors at Large for two (2) seats on the Executive

Committee. The following names were submitted for consideration:

Director Graham (KS)

Director Sens (NJ)

Director Dingle (SC)

Director Allred (NM)

President Cavell also asked for volunteers for the Nomination Committee and received the

following:

Director Brooks (AL)

Director Leu (IA)

Director Vannozzi (MA)

Director Coan (WA)

7. For the Good of the Order

Director Van Horn (WI) noted that the founder of Bernsten left $100K to the Wisconsin

Society and that the 90 / 45 parallel intersection will be monumented this year. She also

noted that a former county surveyor bitten by a tick and stricken with West Nile is on the

mend but with big medical bills.

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Director Akins (OH) asked for a moment to remember our good friend Malcolm Shaw.

Director Leu (IA) reminded the group of the Surveyor’s Rendezvous in the Fall.

Ballots were tabulated by Past Presidents and Directors Dingle and Allred were voted to

participate.

The Key Director Award for the Spring Business Meetings is Director Van Horn (WI)

Excom Authority - Vice President Leavitt read the ExCom authority into the record,

seconded by Director Burn (NV) and passed on a voice vote.

8. The Fall Business Meeting time and place has not been set.

9. Adjournment – President Cavell adjourned the meeting at 4:10pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Timothy W. Burch, PLS

Secretary – NSPS Board of Directors

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