SURVEYORS ASSOCIATION OF WEST JERSEY

President Rick Sapio called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. 21 members were present. Rick introduced Michael Venuto, of the Delaware River Port Authority, our guest speaker.

GUEST SPEAKER
Michael Venuto spoke extensively about the Delaware River Port Authority, their four long span bridges and commuter rail line between Philadelphia and South Jersey. He presented a detailed

overview of the total transportation system built and operated by the Port Authority.

He then focused on the recent, extensive re-decking of the Walt Whitman Bridge. He said that the deck replacement of the suspended and two anchorage spans cost $140 million. They are using light weight concrete for the new deck. The supporting 16 stringers were replaced with 18 new steel stringers. Field fit of these new stringers was essential to the work flow.

Mike showed us photos and spoke extensively about the special gantry crane installed to run on rails atop the stiffening trusses. This crane was essential for working while the bridge was operative with road traffic. The contractor could cut and remove sections of the deck with reduced traffic on the bridge. Peak and off peak traffic times determined the work schedule.

Mike closed with answers to many interesting questions from the audience.
President Rick thanked Mike for the interesting and informative presentation.

BUSINESS MEETING
At 9:00 PM President Rick Sapio called the Business Meeting to Order.

Minutes of the previous meeting held on September 8, 2011 were approved as published on our web site.

Pete Burgess, Treasurer, was absent. No Report available.

President Rick announced that the committee had a partial list of officers for the 2012 year. They are still seeking the most important office of President. Hopefully Rick will have a full slate for presentation at our next meeting

ANNOUNCEMENTS
The drawing for door prize was won by Bill Robinson, who contributed it to the Duck Fund.

President Rick said that our next meeting will be on Thursday, November 10, 2011 at Carlucci’s.

At 9:30 PM. it was moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded, and approved by voice vote.

Allan Ritchie, Recording Secretary