Saturday, September 9, 2017 Breakfast - 8:00 a.m. Annual Meeting & Gold Dollar Drawing for $100 8:30 a.m. Toftrees Resort, State College, PA

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1 Charles M. Fehlinger President Brenda Reigle Executive Director ANNUAL MEETING AGENDA Saturday, September 9, 2017 Breakfast - 8:00 a.m. Annual Meeting & Gold Dollar Drawing for $100 8:30 a.m. Toftrees Resort, State College, PA I. Call to Order II. Reading of the NUCA PA Anti-Trust Policy III. Reading of the minutes of the Annual Meeting at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, PA IV. NUCA Report Kara Habrock, NUCA Chairwoman, and LG Roloff Construction (NE) V. Reports a. Presentation of Senate and House Resolutions on 50 th Anniversary b Annual Financial Report Bruce Hottle, NUCA PA Treasurer c. PENNVEST - Bruce Hottle d. PA One Call Update on legislation and Standby Time (SB242/HB 284) e. SB 183 & HB Plumbers' Licensure VI. Announcement of 2018 Newly Nominated Board of Directors (To be elected/approved at the Fall Board Meeting) a. Southwest District - Term Name b. Southwest District - Term Name c Southeast District - Term Name d. Eastern Associate - Term 2018 Name e. Western Associate - Term 2018 Name f. President & other Board Officers VII. VIII. Installation of Newly Elected Directors & Officers a. Oath of Office - Administered by NUCA PA Counsel Kevin McKeon of Watt, Tieder 2018 Board of Directors Brenda to read list IX. Other Business a. Open forum for membership suggestions/comments Please stay for the Awards Program to celebrate the achievements of this year s winners! 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. - Awards Program The winners stories will be posted to read Friday & Saturday Recipient s only will be recognized at the podium to receive their award and make personal remarks Contractor of the Year, Associate of the Year, Lifetime Achievement, Safety Awards 4400 Deer Path Road Suite 106 Harrisburg, PA (717) Fax: (717)

2 Call to Order: Billy Kukurin called the meeting to order at 8:00 AM. SPEAKERS: UGI Gas Eric Swartley gave a presentation on the cross bore issue and the new One Call ticket for cross bores. Several questions were asked and answered as it relates to plumbers and utility contractors work. Williams Pipeline Joe outlined the Sunrise Pipeline timeline and progress in various communities and federal and state issues. He noted that progress is slow, but is moving forward. Once approval is finalized across the state, construction will have 185 miles that will include compressor stations, some new pipeline and some restoration work. Jobs are a major focal point bringing 8,000 new jobs across all connected industries. The Pennsylvania portion is not affected by New York s issue. Brenda asked if PLA s are attached to any of Williams Pipeline work. The speaker was unsure and offered to find an answer for NUCA PA. A question and answer session followed. Safety Awards were presented to this year s winners: Terra Works,small contractor; Allegheny Contracting, medium contractor (7- time winner); and Fehlinger Construction Group, large contractor (2-time winner) (11 applicants in 2016). Brenda noted the large category will be split into two categories in 2017 due to the large number of applicants. Fehlinger Construction Group was present and their safety director spoke to the group about their safety policy and the cooperation of their employees. He noted that in the gas industry your safety record means work in the future, which is a good reason to strive for the best record. Brenda recognized the 2016 Emanuel A. Paris Scholarship award recipient, Tyler Bruno Cleveland Brothers Equipment, Son of Ralph and Nicole Bruno Major: Energy Land Management College: West Virginia University Brenda also noted this year our Clean Water Advancement Fund awarded two $500 scholarships to the 2 nd place applicant: Richard Marzella of Continental Construction, and 3 rd Place applicant: Ian Swasing of Schlouch, Inc. Jonathan Wright reviewed the anti-trust policy for the attendees. Page 1 of 6

3 The minutes from the October 17, 2015 Annual Meeting at the Hotel Hershey were presented to the members for approval. Jim Dacey made a motion to accept the minutes and Anti-Trust Policy as presented. Tom Quinnan seconded the motion and the vote passed unanimously. FINANCIAL REPORT: Bruce Hottle presented the 2015 financial compilation review. He reviewed the December 31, 2015 Total Assets as well as the Total Liabilities and Net Assets. He noted we have been on the plus side for the last several years since our accountant encouraged the board to address this issue. He noted the board took her advice and has addressed her prior concerns with our negative balances. Bruce noted he expected our net assets to be about the same this year as last year. Mike Hunyady motioned to accept the financial report. Tom Quinnan seconded the motion, the vote passed unanimously. NUCA REPORT: Brenda introduced Dan Buckley, NUCA Treasurer, to the members. Dan talked about himself and explained he is a contractor just like most of our attendees here today. He works for Anchor Construction in D.C. He explained their scope of utility work. He also noted his Chapter is relatively new at 4 years old unlike NUCA PA that is nearly 50 years old. His group formed because they understood the need in their region for a local Chapter and the importance of a National presence. His national involvement led him to meet Congressman from across the nation. It also gave him an opportunity to grow his professional and local relationships with contractors in neighboring states. He noted the help from Mark Reisinger with a bridge painter that afforded him the opportunity to give a competitive bid. His membership expanded himself, both personally and professionally, by building a new trust with his competitors. He personally feels his NUCA membership is invaluable. He then spoke about the new Top Jobs Award program to elevate your portfolio. He commented on the Washington Summit each May. Dan Buckley thanked NUCA PA members for their longtime support and their PAC contributions over the many years. He commented on our commonalities in every state. Dan noted that lifting the Private Activity Bonds is key to more funding for infrastructure. Dan spoke on Workforce Development and the efforts to get money back into Vo-Tech schools. He talked about NUCA joining 23 organizations all trying to kill the Silica Standards that are coming out from OSHA. Dan shared the successful NUCA Trench Stand Down program and his belief this program will grow bigger each year! Dan spoke to the new Chapter Developments with all the new chapters over the past several years. He then reviewed all the legislative efforts such as WRDA funding and workforce development that passed or is in the works at the National level. Page 2 of 6

4 The Safety Director s forum was noted, as well as, the March 2017 Convention in conjunction with ConExpo in Billy Kukurin noted that 5 days in Vegas is more time than he has time to give. Dan understood but noted they were trying to make it economical for everyone that may wish to split attendees so some guys attend NUCA s event and others attend only ConExpo. He reviewed the 3-year Strategic plan and noted this is a great step forward with action items that can be used to measure NUCA s success. His goal is to create a collaborative agreement between chapters by letting everyone participate in this living, moving document to meet the goals of the membership. He then commented on the Gold Shovel Standard (GSS) that PGE and Dominion are trying to push everyone into if they want to work. Dan likened it to the CGA agreement except with a lot more paperwork and money. Your scores (like credit score) will determine if you work or not for any type of construction project, not just gas. These guys are being very aggressive and NUCA is opposing the GSS through our representatives at CGA. We will need to be diligent on this issue if we hope to be successful in our efforts. Dan offered his personal phone number to NUCA PA members where you can call him to discuss any issue that you feel needs to be addressed. He spoke about the One Call laws and new concepts like millings and overlays that require a One Call ticket (in D.C. law). Things like this he noted; we need to band together to stop or change. He added that every ticket is money to the One Call Systems and they are money driven. He shared which States are in the process of their One Call re-writes. Kara Habrock of Nebraska is the incoming Chairwomen for 2017 and she has a plan to form a technical group on Damage Prevention to help each Chapter with their laws. Brenda noted that she had sent the other Executive Directors all the NUCA PA white papers to help them address their issues. A repository from other state laws would be helpful to the PA Chapter too. Brenda suggested this new group could be a great asset to the other chapters. Dan noted the One Call system needs to be focused more around the beginning of the process with as builds, maps, designer s plans, etc., then this will reduce the end user issues! Right now, the system focuses on the end user! Enforcement is spotty at best for contractors and the system is flawed this way. We need to do something as a group to change the current end user gets all the blame mindset. Bill Hillman, NUCA National CEO, reminded everyone if you re not getting your NUCA publications in the US Mail for the magazine or NUCA s, please contact the National office. Bill reported that the recent education survey had the largest response ever. He thanked everyone for their input. Bill noted the Damage Prevention Committee Dan spoke about is hoping to hold their first meeting before March He reviewed the ConExpo registration for the 2016 NUCA Convention using NUCA s website. He also noted the FREE training for Crew Leaders that attendees to the convention in March 2016 are afforded. Page 3 of 6

5 PENNVEST: It was noted that Bruce Hottle's board appointment ended with the change in administration when he questioned giving a quarter of Pennvest funding ($845 Million) to a Reading project. The city holds $15 million in cash reserves that were not being incumbered by Pennvest. Bruce suggested giving $30 million to Reading and then have them put their cash reserve funds into the project and later Pennvest would fund other projects. He noted that most of the Reading work would be done using PLA s. Bruce explained that he has been active on the Private Activity Bonds (PLB s) issue at the federal level because of all the Governor s Agreements to clean up our various watersheds (Chesapeake, Great Lakes and Delaware Valley). Bruce has been working with Congressman Shuster to add PAB s to infrastructure bills to help defray these unfunded mandates signed by Governor Rendell s administration years ago. PA needs $40 million for Pennsylvania water and sewer infrastructure over the next 20 years. Bruce noted his political contacts say that next year s budget is going to be short, so Bruce doesn t see any additional State funding for underground infrastructure unless the State does another bond issue. PENNDOT HOE PAC STUDY II Brenda noted that we soon should be doing the second PennDOT/PennState Hoe Pac study II using a larger hoe pac compactor than used in the first study. Brenda noted she had done a PowerPoint Presentation to the board on the newly revised Publication 282 (Highway Occupancy Permits and Compaction & Inspection Requirements). She noted the presentation was sent out to the membership via and she offered to review it with any member that had questions regarding the compaction, inspection and permitting requirements. PA ONE CALL: The PA One Call bill is moving at the Legislature. Brenda introduced Mike Kriner, lobbyist, who is helping Brenda on this issue. Brenda reported picking up a legislative service for our members to easily send out letters of support quickly and directly to their legislators. She noted the PLS system has an agreement with the Legislature that their services s will be not be blocked by a software filter. Brenda noted she was able to use our non-profit status to negotiate a reduced price. On the legislation, Brenda explained the political scenario that likely could lead to legislation extending the current law for another year until December 31, She noted our membership s grassroot effort is so important to our successful efforts so she thanked everyone that took the time to talk to their legislators or sent out letters and s. Brenda suggested meeting with Sen. Bartolotta on the Standby Time issue to see if she would be our Senate champion. Page 4 of 6

6 PLUMBERS LICENSURE Brenda made some recommendations to the membership on how to address this issue in the next legislative session. We need to argue above and beyond the point that plumbers are trying to take utility construction work. The group made several suggestions regarding the plumbers arguments. Billy Kukurin and Mark Reisinger and Bruce Hottle explained the current situations practiced in the field. Brenda noted the Plumbers held a big rally on September 27, Brenda clearly noted that she believes the plumbers group is making headway for the next session. Mike Hunyady motioned to accept the Reports as presented. Billy Kukurin seconded the motion, the vote passed unanimously ELECTION RESULTS for Ratification by the General Membership: (Term of ) President: Charles Fehlinger Immediate Past President: E. Alex Paris (Term of ) Vice-President: Billy Kukurin Treasurer: Bruce G. Hottle Assistant Treasurer: Jim Dacey Secretary: Mike Hunyady Assistant Secretary: John Cavanaugh (Term of ) SE District: Steve D Angelo SW District: Ron Monzo Capital District Robb Kalbach Central District Matt Bower Northeast District Tom Quinnan Northwest District Tim Greenland (Term of 2018) Eastern Associate: Joe Ritchey Western Associate: Brian Hartman The elected members were sworn in and installed into office by Jonathan Wright, NUCA PA legal counsel. Brenda Reigle presented the newly elected & appointed Board members to the membership. Page 5 of 6

7 Tom Quinnan motioned to accept the election of the board of directors by the membership as read. The motion was seconded by Jim Dacey, the vote then passed unanimously. OTHER BUSINESS: No other business presented Bruce Hottle seeing no further business called for a motion to adjourn. Bruce Hottle motioned for adjournment of meeting. The motion was seconded by Mark Reisinger, the vote then passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 10:15 a.m. ATTORNEY S CERTIFICATION AS TO ANTI-TRUST MATTERS: This is to certify that the undersigned counsel was present during the Board of Directors Meeting of the Pennsylvania Utility Contractors Association on October 4, at the Omni Bedford Springs Resort, Bedford, PA and no matters dealing with or prohibited by any anti-trust law and no matters such as price or bid-fixing, market allocation or price and market restraints were discussed at that meeting. CERTIFIED BY: Jonathan Wright WATT TEIDER Page 6 of 6

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9 2017 NUCA Pennsylvania BOARD OF DIRECTORS EX-OFFICIO OFFICERS Charles Fehlinger Fehlinger Construction Group, LLC President ( ) Vice President ( ) Billy Kukurin Kukurin Contracting, Inc. Immediate Past President E. Alex Paris, III ( ) Alex Paris Contracting, Inc. Treasurer Bruce G. Hottle Eagle Concrete Products, Inc. Assistant Treasurer James T. Dacey DOLI Construction Corp. Secretary Mike J. Hunyady Hunyady Auction Co. Assistant Secretary John Cavanaugh Central Clay Products, Inc. EAST ASSOCIATE (2017) Joseph Ritchey Capital Region Water Southeast District Mark Reisinger ( ) PKF Mark III Henrik Maxian ( ) Pact Construction Inc. Steve D'Angelo ( ) Allstate Power Vac Southwest District Vacant ( ) Cara Harpster ( ) Glenn Johnston Inc. Vacant ( ) DIRECTORS WEST ASSOCIATE (2017) Brian Hartman Seubert & Associates Inc. Central District Matt Bower ( ) Don E. Bower Inc. Northeast District Thomas R. Quinnan ( ) Leeward Construction, Inc. Northwest District Timothy D. Greenland ( ) Greenland Construction, Inc Capital District Robert Kalbach ( ) Utility Services Group, Inc.

10 Charles G. Fehlinger President Brenda Reigle Executive Director IMPORTANT NOTICE FAX or MAIL BACK TO NUCA PA TODAY DESIGNATION OF PROXY FOR VOTING AND QUORUM I,, a properly designated representative of an eligible NUCA Pennsylvania member which is in good standing and is eligible to cast one vote under the By-Laws of Pennsylvania Utility Contractors Association d/b/a NUCA Pennsylvania, hereby designate, empower and appoint NUCA Pennsylvania Corporate Secretary Michael Hunyady of Hunyady Auction Co. to vote on my behalf and by this designation, provide him the proxy for quorum purposes and to cast my or my company s vote as a member of the NUCA Pennsylvania on any and all matters at the 2017 Annual Meeting and any other full membership meetings of the Association properly called pursuant to the By-Laws. This Proxy includes the vote on any By-Law changes upon which proper prior notice is provided and which is subsequently properly presented at such Annual Meeting but shall be valid only for eleven (11) months from the date of signature at which time it will expire. This day the day of, By: Signature On behalf of NUCA PA Member (company or member s name) 4400 Deer Path Road, Suite 106 Harrisburg, PA (717) Fax: (717)