SURVEYORS ASSOCIATION OF WEST JERSEY

SURVEYORS’ ASSOCIATION OF
WEST JERSEY
JUNE 9, 2010
MINUTES OF MEETING
Carlucci’s Waterfront
876 Centerton Road, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054

President Rick Sapio called the meeting to order at 7:10 PM. 10 members and 1 guest were present.

GUEST SPEAKER
President Rick introduced our guest speaker, Anthony Rimikis, CCIM, Senior Vice President for Urban Development at Brandywine Realty Trust. He is responsible for the company’s downtown Philadelphia development and construction activities.

In a very interesting talk Anthony told us in great detail about his most recent project at the former 30th Street Post Office. It is being renovated at a cost of $200 Million for the Philadelphia Internal Revenue Services use. He spoke extensively about the history of this landmark building that was originally constructed in 1935 and was the world’s first “Air-Gyro-Facility”. He addressed the complexity of the site with the street located 30 ft. above the grade.

He spoke about the overall new development which will include: the Cira Parking Garage, a Hotel, restaurants, and several retail stores. Because the market is currently poor, some of this development may stretch out for several years.

He closed with many questions from the audience and with thanks from President Sapio for a very interesting talk.

BUSINESS MEETING
President Rick Sapio re-convened the Association for the business meeting.

MINUTES OF PRIOR MEETING
President Rick announced that the Minutes for the last meeting held on May 13, 2010 have been posted on the web site for examination by everyone. They were moved, seconded, and approved as posted.

TREASURER’S REPORT
Pete Burgess, Treasurer, was absent, therefore no report was available.

NJSPLS DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Lou Marchuk was absent. However, in his absence it was reported that the NJSPLS did not meet during the past month. Hence we will look for a report next month.

OLD BUSINESS
President Rick mentioned that he always needs new ideas for speakers at our meetings. In reply from the membership, it was mentioned that the State Society Office might be a source for speakers, including information about the other eight member chapters and their speakers

NEW BUSINESS
Chip Adamson reported that Glen McAllister has been our representative (SAWJ) serving on the NJSPLS Scholarship Committee. Glen has requested that he be replaced. Chip volunteered to personally fill this spot if there was no other member willing to so. This item was referred to President Sapio for further action.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Robert Telschow reported on his experiences as a Boy Scout Surveying Merit Badge Counselor. If you are able to help Bob with this work he would like to hear from you.

Robert Telschow also won tonight’s 50-50 drawing. He contributed his winnings to the Duck Fund.

President Rick said that our next meeting will be on Thursday, July 8, 2010 at Carlucci’s Waterfront,
876 Centerton Road, Mount Laurel, NJ.

At 8:30 PM. it was moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded, and approved by voice vote.

Allan Ritchie, Recording Secretary