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V. New Business
• Report of Minimum Technical Standards (MTS) roundtable session held Motion to adjourn by Bob Smith, seconded by Rich Moravec, all in favor, none
1/17/23. President Garfinkel reported that although only 30-35 people opposed, motion carried.
attended, he was pleased with session. He reported that a member
of SBELSG was in attendance. Roy said he was pleased with the Meeting adjourned at 1:36 pm.
professionalism displayed by members on both sides of issues when
expressing their opinions on MTS. Monumentation continues to be a
major issue. The DRAFT MTS is still in the hands of SBELSG and we are Respectfully submitted:
still awaiting their feedback. Scott B. Allen, LS – Secretary

[ minutes, continued from
january 17, 2023 ]
[ NYSAPLS Board of Directors Meeting • January 20, 2023

Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona NY

Meeting called to order at 1:37 p.m. by President Roy Garfinkel (resumed from Membership Absent
January 17, 2023 recess) Nominations Glen Watson, Chair
NSPS Patti Brooks, Chair
Present: Public Relations Lem Morrison, Chair
Strategic Planning Absent
Association Officers: Young Professionals Absent
President Roy B. Garfinkel Ad hoc MTS Absent
Executive Vice President Jeremy E. Thompson Ad hoc DOT Relations Absent
Vice President Steven J. Willard Member Guests: Joseph Baron, DHLSA
Treasurer Scott A. Gillis Other Guests: None
Secretary Scott B. Allen
I. President’s Report
Directors: President Garfinkel opened the meeting by emphasizing that one of the
Allegheny Plateau Gerald Emborski main concerns he heard during his discussions with attendees at this year’s
Black River Valley Jeremy Thompson 64th Annual Conference was workforce – the lack of finding applicants for
Catskill Absent job openings. Roy received much positive feedback on the quality of the
Central David Bardoun education programs at this year’s conference. Roy went on to commend and
City Lemuel Morrison thank the staff and committees involved with running this year’s conference.
Delaware-Hudson Absent
Eastern Brie Meisler II. Unfinished Business
Genesee Valley Matthew Palmer None before the Board
Long Island John Abruzzo III. New Business
Mid-Hudson Nicole Kalicicki • President Garfinkel recognized John Abruzzo. John stated that the
Mohawk Valley Jeffrey Moore Ad hoc Minimum Technical Standards (MTS) committee was formed
Nassau Suffolk Scott Gillis in November of 2017. John stated that it was his opinion that the
Niagara Frontier Absent MTS committee has completed their charge and made a motion to
Northern Robert Marvin, Jr. disband the committee. The motion was seconded by Rich Moravec.
Southern Finger Lakes Absent Discussion: President Garfinkel pointed out that the NYSAPLS Strategic
Southern Tier Absent Plan (approved in November of 2022) includes specific tasks and
Queensboro Absent responsibilities to the MTS committee. [Editor’s note: Tasks and
Westchester-Putnam C. Richard Moravec, Steven Willard responsibilities of the MTS Committee are included in section 3.1 of
the NYSAPLS Strategic Plan 2023-2025]. John then asked that the
For 2023, seven regionals and two members of the executive board are required members of the MTS committee be changed. President Garfinkel stated
for a quorum (see Constitution and By-laws Article V Section 1.3 for definition of that at the beginning of each year, the NYSAPLS president reviews each
quorum). A quorum was present. committee and that he will make his recommendations for committee
Trustees: Steve Boddecker, Patti P. Brooks, Daniel E. Marvin, Robert Smith, appointments in due course. Bob Smith asked why the MTS committee
Glennon J. Watson, Marie T. Welch can’t be disbanded and a new MTS committee be appointed. President
Garfinkel again referred to the NYSAPLS Strategic Plan. A motion was
Executive Director: Daniel E. Marvin made by David Bardoun to table action on the request to disband and
Managing Director: Amber Carpenter appoint a new MTS Committee until the March 2023 Board of Directors
Director of Operations: Absent meeting, seconded by Brie Meisler, 8 regionals in favor, 2 regionals
Legal and Legislative Counsel: Absent against (Long Island, Westchester-Putman), motion carried.
Committees: Annual Conference Absent
Constitution/Bylaws Steven Willard, Chair On a motion to adjourn by Bob Smith, seconded by John Abruzzo, the meeting was
Education William Eggers, Chair adjourned at 1:51 p.m.
Ethical Practices Absent
Finance Scott Gillis, Chair Respectfully submitted:
Legislative Absent Scott B. Allen, LS – Secretary
LSPAC Steve Boddecker, Chair
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