Architects & Engineers Council

February 28, 2002 Meeting Minutes

The meeting was called to order at 7:45 AM.

The Council decided to move forward with the Web site development. Member firms must forward updated information with logo to Mr. Mercado at the following email address: engineers@mercadoeng.com ISP provider is still being discussed.

Administrative Issues
Vice President and Membership Chair positions are vacant. Mr. Crandon will chair the nominating committee for the vacant positions. Members who are interested in these positions may contact Mr. Crandon. The positions may remain open till the next election Season (Sune 2003).

AE Council direction
The President discussed the council's projected future and asked members to come up with ideas that will boost member participation in the upcoming meetings. An issue came up about allowing associate members to cite on issues and be elected as officers.
It was decided to form a committee to review and comment on the Council's Bylaws. A review committee that comprises of Charles Kumi, Endrea Frazier, Lars Hill and Robert Evans was formed. A draft report would be presented in the next meeting.

Updated membership list would be circulated to member firms' point of contact. The Treasurer reminded members to pay their dues for the year. An issue came up about the Council's participation in getting work in the District and other Federal Agencies. It was suggested that different committees be formed to meet with agencies in the area to discuss upcoming procurements also to share member firm's qualifications with the agencies.

Calendar of Events
A draft calendar of events for the year was presented to the members for review and comments.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 AM.
The next meeting will be held on Thursday, March 21 at 7:30am at the ARTBA Conference Roon, located at 1010 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W. Mr. Alfred Foxx, Director, Office of Transportation, City of Baltimore will be our guest.