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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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Notes by: NSPS Secretary Timothy W. Burch
Meeting Date: 3/18/16
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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Notes by: NSPS Secretary Timothy W. Burch
Meeting Date: 3/18/16
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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Notes by: NSPS Secretary Timothy W. Burch
Meeting Date: 3/18/16
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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Notes by: NSPS Secretary Timothy W. Burch
Meeting Date: 3/18/16
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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Notes by: NSPS Secretary Timothy W. Burch
Meeting Date: 3/18/16
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
President Cavell yielded the floor to John Hohol, NSPS Representative to F.I.G. for an
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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Notes by: NSPS Secretary Timothy W. Burch
Meeting Date: 3/18/16
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
President Cavell yielded the floor to John Hohol, NSPS Representative to F.I.G. for an
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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Notes by: NSPS Secretary Timothy W. Burch
Meeting Date: 3/18/16
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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Notes by: NSPS Secretary Timothy W. Burch
Meeting Date: 3/18/16
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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Notes by: NSPS Secretary Timothy W. Burch
Meeting Date: 3/18/16
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
Reconvened at 2:10 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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Notes by: NSPS Secretary Timothy W. Burch
Meeting Date: 3/18/16
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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Notes by: NSPS Secretary Timothy W. Burch
Meeting Date: 3/18/16
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).
The motion passed by voice vote.
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).
The motion passed by voice vote.
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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Notes by: NSPS Secretary Timothy W. Burch
Meeting Date: 3/18/16
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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Notes by: NSPS Secretary Timothy W. Burch
Meeting Date: 3/18/16
Recessed at 3:12 pm by President Cavell
Reconvened at 3:30 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.”
The motion passed by voice vote.
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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Notes by: NSPS Secretary Timothy W. Burch
Meeting Date: 3/18/16
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.”
The motion passed by voice vote.
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.”
The motion passed by voice vote.
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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Notes by: NSPS Secretary Timothy W. Burch
Meeting Date: 3/18/16
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.”
The motion passed by voice vote.
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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Notes by: NSPS Secretary Timothy W. Burch
Meeting Date: 3/18/16
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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