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NYSAPLS Board of Directors Meeting • March 20, 2026
[Virtual Meeting via Teams

Meeting called to order at 2:00 p.m. by President Steven Willard. I. Consent Calendar
• Motion to accept the Consent Calendar, with the correction to reflect the proper
Attendance: spelling of Alexander’s full name was made by Roy Garfinkel, seconded by John
Association Officers: Abruzzo, all in favor, none opposed, motion carried.
President Steven J. Willard II. President’s Report
Executive Vice President Scott A. Gillis
Vice President Scott B. Allen Steve Willard
Treasurer William R. Eggers • Steve Willard reported on attending the Ontario conference, noting collaboration
Secretary Nicole T. Kalicicki among provinces, the platinum sponsor was given an opportunity to address the
attendees and a moment of silence held for deceased surveyors. The Ontario
Directors: representative reminded participants of the dress code, noting a $50 fine for wearing
Allegheny Plateau Gerard Emborski jeans and emphasizing the importance of maintaining professional attire.
Black River Valley Stephen Gracey • New directors were welcomed to the board, and committee appointments
Brooklyn Lemuel Morrison, Alexander Alli were announced.
Catskill Jon Thompson • Roy Garfinkel raised a point during the President’s report, requesting that a discussion
Central David Bardoun of the MTS Committee appointments to be moved to Unfinished Business.
City Lemuel Morrison • A motion to approve committee appointments, excluding MTS Committee
Delaware-Hudson Brian Babcock appointments pending further discussion, was made by Jeremy Thompson and
Eastern David Schmidt seconded by Dave Zigler. Motion carried unanimously.
Genesee Valley Matthew Palmer, Martin Gotwalt
Long Island John Abruzzo III. Treasurer’s Report
Mid-Hudson Caegen Burnett, Nicole T. Kalicicki William Eggers
Mohawk Valley Jeffrey Moore • The conference was financially successful.
Nassau Suffolk Dan Weaver, Scott A. Gillis • A decline in revenue from educational seminars was noted as a concern.
Niagara Frontier Joseph Mandell
Northern Robert M. Marvin, Jr. • The proposed budget requires further review, and regional directors were advised
to bring back to their region for discussion and input before finalizing the budget.
Southern Finger Lakes Mark Flora, Jacqueline Dresser
Southern Tier Brian Bush IV. Executive Vice President’s Report
Queensboro Absent Scott Gillis
Westchester-Putnam C. Richard Moravec • Scott Gillis reported attending committee meetings and ongoing discussions with
For 2026, seven regionals and two members of the executive board are the Town of Brookhaven regarding acceptance of altered surveys. He noted that
required for a quorum (see Constitution and By-laws Article V Section 1.3 progress is being made.
for definition of quorum). A quorum was present. V. Association Operations (“HQ”) Report
Trustees: Patricia P. Brooks, Daniel E. Marvin, Jeremy E. Thompson, Managing Director, Amber Carpenter
Roy B. Garfinkel • Amber wished all a Happy National Surveyors Week!
Executive Director: Glennon J. Watson • Noted that most operational updates would be covered in committee reports.
Managing Director: Amber Carpenter
Director of Operations: Heather Schultz VI. Committee Reports
Administrative Assistant: Sharon O’Brien [Secretary’s note: All committee meeting minutes can be viewed on the
Legal and Legislative Counsel: Emily Whalen NYSAPLS website. Go to the About Us tab. Scroll down to Committees.
Click on the name of the committee to view their meeting minutes].
Committees:
Annual Conference Kenneth Stigner, Chair Annual Conference
Constitution/Bylaws Absent Ken Stigner, Chair
Education Jeremy Thompson, Chair • Ken Stigner provided an update on the recent conference. He began by apologizing
Ethical Practices Dave Zigler, Chair for not being able to attend the conference for its full duration. He thanked Nick
Finance Scott Allen, Chair Burgher and Dan Marvin for stepping up in his absence during the conference along
Gov’t Relations Absent with Heather, Amber, and Sharon for their organizational efforts.
LSPAC Richard Brooks, Treasurer • Attendance was slightly lower this year, with only 10 walk-ins due to weather and
Membership Nikolas Decker, Chair overall registration down. The conference did, however, still meet its budget.
Nominations Kaleb Winters, Chair • Most feedback was positive, though some concerns regarding the food were noted.
NSPS Patricia P. Brooks, Chair Amber is addressing these issues and expects them to be resolved for next year.
Public Relations Jennifer Reap, Chair • Ken reported having met with the Education Committee a few weeks ago and that
Strategic Planning Absent planning for the 2027 conference is underway.
Young Professionals Keith Burley, Chair
Ad hoc MTS Roy Garfinkel, Chair • 2027 conference will be hosted by Mid-Hudson.
Additional Members and Guests in Attendance: • 2028 conference will be hosted by Eastern.
James Vianna, Neal Klettke
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