Missouri GIS Advisory Committee Agenda— August 14, 2008
Department of Conservation—Credit Union Building-9:00 am
Call to Order
Meeting called to order at 9:11 a.m.
Welcome and Introduction of Members and Attendees
Ex-Officio Members
Mark Duewell—present
Tim Haithcoat—excused
State Members
Debbie Briedwell—present
Colin Duewell—present
David Finch—absent
Matt Hesser—present
Donna Rehagen—present
Renee Robinson—present
Jeff Schloss—present
Tracy Schloss—present
Tony Spicci—present
Beth Struempf—present
Mike Sutherland—absent
Arnold Williams—present
Cooperating Members
Elizabeth Cook—Treasurer—excused
David Drum—Secretary—present (proxy for Liz Cook and Ray Fox)
Mike Duncan—absent
Ray Fox—excused
Pam Kelrick—Vice-chair—present
Curtis Koons—absent
Kevin Kuhlmann—present
Jim LaScala—present
Steve Marsh—Chair—present
Greg Resz—present
Ed Siegmund—absent
Diane True—present
Other Attendees
Mark Allen, Lafayette Co 911/GIS
Brian Baker, The Sidwell Company
Tim Bohn, Surdex
Tim Donze, Surdex
Matt Gerike, Geographic Resources Center
Justin Fristoe, Pioneer Trails RPC
Haley Edwards
Aaron Addison, Washington University in St. Louis
Joe Clayton
Chris Renna, MSHP
Cristian Oros, MSHP
Eric Foster, MoDOT
Jamie Schieber, CMP
Stan Balzman, SEMO RPC
Approval of the Minutes
July minutes available on the web site. Motion to approve from Pam K, seconded by Tony S. Approved by vote.
MGISAC Administration
State GIO Report—Tim Haithcoat
Mark D: busy drafting homeland security proposal due next week.
By-laws
Steve M: No items submitted. We need to revise to work with the Strategic Plan. Would anyone be willing to find the differences and submit changes to the by-laws? Mark D volunteers to help.
Nominations
2008 Elections
Renominations for 2008 Expired Terms
Steve M: all members whose terms ended June 30, 2008 have been renominated.
Project Updates
Discussion on Data Sharing Position draft
Steve M: have received comments so we probably cannot approve it today, but would like to open for discussion. Comment about data availability to emergency response prior to an event. Discussion. Comment about this being seen by locals as another demand to share data; what do the locals get out of this? Discussion. Comment about having four categories of sharing, but only really speaking to one category. Discussion. Suggestion of another draft.
Report on phone bridge findings—Tim Haithcoat, Eric Foster, Ray Fox
No report
Discussion Topic/Presentation
NHD Grant Report—Matt Gerike
Powerpoint presentation "Evaluating the National Hydrography Dataset and Stewardship Options for Missouri"
FLAIR Act Letter of Support
Discussion. Motion from Jim L to approve the letter of support, seconded by Kevin K. Friendly amendment from Tony S to correct the grammar of the first sentence in the second-to-last paragraph. Motion approved by hand vote, with six abstentions: Matt H, Colin D, Debbie B, Tony S, Ray F (through proxy), Liz C (through proxy).
Subcommittee Reports
Data Development—Ray Fox/Jeff Schloss
Mark D: Imagery Business Plan (how future flights will be conducted). Were asked to split into three sections. Proposed State Plane sections, though they are not balanced. Most of us would rather stay on a two-year plan and an alternate option is being drafted. Most metro areas are on a two-year schedule already. Structures database in the Bootheel and SEMO RPCs: in discussion with local stakeholders. LiDAR meeting on August 26 to bring funding partners together, discuss requirements.
Finance—Liz Cook
- Starting balance $13,058.52
- Agreed to use $100 towards LiDAR workshop
- Ending balance $12,993.94
Liz has done some initial work and will have a budget in September.
Funding & Grants—Pam Kelrick, Tony Spicci, Mark Duewell
Pam K: the 50 States grant is winding down; have about 3/4 of a how-to done. Mark D: working on new CAP grants.
Homeland Security/Emergency Management—Debbie Briedwell
Met on Tuesday. Just got information that FY08 grant allocation proposals are due on Friday. Server project has been handed over to SEMA. Hoping to meet with other GeoPDF users to share experiences and information. There are sources of imagery post-disaster other than through the International Charter; talk to Debbie B.
Local Government Group—Mark Allen
Met with Tim H at the Missouri Mappers Association conference. Will give Pam K support for the Rural GIS Summit scheduled for the spring.
Outreach & Education—Mark Duewell
LiDAR workshop; 41 registered, 36 attended. Survey results have been published. Working on a similar event in St. Louis in September or October. Attendees would like to see data manipulated; this will occur as a conference workshop. Motion from Pam K to hold an event in St. Louis and provide up to $100 for refreshments.
Strategic Planning—Eric Foster
Working on the Annual Report. Did not have a Work Plan per se and the Strategic Plan was being formulated. Looking for subcommittee members. Steve M, Mark D, Mark A volunteer. Looking for published mission, purpose, goals, objectives statements. Conversation about what the most recent work plan is. Jeff S: has anyone heard any more about the Strategic Plan? No.
Liaison Reports
GIT Architecture (MAEA)—Tim Haithcoat
Mark D: trying to get GeoPDF established as a state standard to purchase single-source. Skepticism expressed about need to establish as a standard just for a purchasing action; functionality expected in ArcMap 9.3.
Policy & Legislation—Tony Spicci
No report
MSDIS Activites—Mark Duewell
Have covered much in prior reports. Project Homeland is taking almost all of Nathan Mattox's time. Presented at MMA conference.
Missouri GIS Conference—Tony Spicci
Conference Chairs—Tony Spicci, Mark Allen
Working on a calendar of activities leading up to the conference. Final conference budget will be presented in September. Walk-through of Tan-Tar-A scheduled for October 15. Mark D: have been approached about combining MMA and MGISAC conferences. Suggest including some events/tracks relevant to MMA to determine the common ground.
Programs—Steve Marsh, Pam Kelrick, Colin Duewell
Pam K: have been getting volunteers for sessions. Steve M: hope to have the session submission web form up soon. Tony S: everything has to be up by the mailing of the conference package at the end of September.
Workshops—Ray Fox, David Drum, Liz Cook, Renee Robinson
Reviewed pending workshops and presenters.
Exhibits—Jim LaScala
Have spoken with all vendors that attended MMA. Jamie S: looking at vendor packages for large sponsors; island booth and double booths
Projects Showcase—Liz Cook
No report
Publicity—David Drum
Would be helpful if I knew what the social events will be
Social—Diane True, Kevin Kuhlmann
Wine & Grape Association has declined to repeat appearance. Individual wineries are declining to participate. Were going to vote on a theme, construction or Mardi Gras. Jamie S: how do we incorporate vendors into the theme? Consensus to use a building/construction theme.
Plenary—Hilary Perkins, Kim Burns
Jamie S: have been in contact with speaker contacted by Kim.
Awards—Mark Duewell
No report
MAGIC Consortium—Tony Spicci
No report
Cooperating Agency/Organization Reports
Federal/NRCS—Liz Cook
No report
Federal/USGS—Ray Fox
No report
Missouri Association of Councils of Government
No report
Missouri Resource Assessment Partnership—Diane True
No report
Missouri Mappers Association—Jim LaScala
Just attended MMA conference. MMA has expressed an interest in combining conferences. Have a designation for "Professional" Missouri Mapper; will add computer mapping. Tim H gave a very good keynote; Pam K was very good on the panel discussion. Next year's conference is July 28-31. Steve M: MMA has scheduled their conference the same week as ESRI twice in the last three years; they have also scheduled right after the August primary. Discussion.
Missouri Society of Professional Surveyors—John Teale
No report
National States Geographic Information Council—Tony Spicci
Department of Interior has appointed a GIO; DOI is endorsing Imagery for the Nation.
Election
Chair, Secretary, Treasurer
Only one nomination for each office: Steve Marsh, chair; David Drum, secretary; Liz Cook, treasurer
Vice-chair
Ray Fox elected and now owes Pam Kelrick a beer.
Round Table Discussion—all
Tim B: have updates on flights and need to talk to a couple people later
Announcement of next meeting
September 11, 2008 @ Conservation Credit Union
Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 12:10 p.m.
