Water Policy Workshop Draws Crowd

Paul Steinbrecher

Approximately 50 people attended the Water Policy Workshop hosted by the EHS Committee at Anheuser-Busch InBev’s Jacksonville Manufacturing plant on June 29.

The workshop’s focus was the Water Supply Planning exercise currently being conducted by the St. Johns River Water Management District. This exercise (done every five years), is intended to look out 20 years and compare projected water demands in different regions of the District with anticipated natural resource limits – in our case, a comparison with modeled groundwater limitations. When the District believes there will be greater demand in a 20 year planning period than the resource can sustain, the District designates an area a “Priority Water Resource Caution Area” (PWRCA), and requires area water users to develop alternative water supply plans. In all cases, these alternative supplies are substantially more costly than groundwater.

Three speakers were featured at the workshop. Jeff Lehnen, a professional Geologist with CH2M Hill provided a primer on the Floridan aquifer system and explained how groundwater models are used to help assess the amount of supply available, along with the limitations of these models. Wayne Flowers Esq., with Lewis Longman & Walker, PA, gave a primer on Florida Water law, and described the water permitting process and legal ramifications when a District imposes a PWRCA on a region. Ken Wilkey with Anheuser-Busch shared the local brewery’s experience in seeking renewal of its consumptive use permit and its focus on conserving water as a means of extending its allocation to serve future production increases. After the speaker sessions, moderator Mike Templeton, of LyondellBasell, and JEA CEO Jim Dickenson joined for a general discussion.

There clearly is a lot riding on the District’s water supply planning process. FCMA historically has been an important participant in natural resource matters, with a focus on sustainability. The outcome of the group discussion was that manufacturing has not been nearly as involved in this District planning process as it has been in some previous issues, such as the TMDL. As a result of the group discussion, the EHS Committee was tasked with formulating an action plan for the manufacturing community to participate in the District’s Water Supply planning process moving forward. The committee is nearing a set of recommendations for consideration by FCMA’s Executive Committee.

Welcome to…

Brasfield & Gorrie
Contact: Fred Henderson, Sr. Project Manager
Phone: (904) 256-6821
10151 Deerwood Park Blvd., Bldg 100, Suite 250, Jacksonville, FL 32256

… a regional general contractor with expertise in industrial, commercial, and health care construction

Sponsor: Jeff Evans, Colliers Dickinson

C F Machine & Tool, Inc.
Contact: Cindy Hildebrand, President
Phone: (904) 783-0593
520 Cynthia Street, Jacksonville, FL 32236

…a manufacturer of precision machine parts

Sponsor: Mike Templeton, LyondellBasell Chemical

Coach Services, Inc.
Contact: Kim Swann, Senior Director, HR
Phone: (904) 741-5614
1 Coach Way, Jacksonville, FL 32218

…America’s preeminent designer, producer, and marketer of fine accessories and gifts for women and men

Sponsor: Steve Swann, Applied Technology Management

Cogburn Bros., Inc.
Contact: Troy Carver, Vice President
Phone: (904) 358-7344
3300 Faye Road, Jacksonville, FL 32226

…Electrical and Mechanical Contractors

Sponsor: FCMA

IVC Technologies
Contact: David Zimmerman, Business Development
Phone: (904) 673-2086
11123 Harbour North Lane, Jacksonville, FL 32225

…a Predictive Maintenance provider

Sponsor: Bob Harris, RL Harris

Kendale Design/Build LLC
Contact: Dale Crisp, President
Phone: (904) 384-8611 x109
4501 Beverly Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32210

…a design/build firm specializing in remodeling, additions, historic renovations, custom home building and new commercial construction

Sponsor: Michael Corrigan, Nu-Trend Plastics

Manpower
Contact: Richard Ceniza, Branch Manager
Phone: (904) 389-3232
4495 Roosevelt Blvd, Suite 412, Jacksonville, FL 32210

…a world leader in innovative workforce solutions; creating and delivering services that enable its clients to win in the changing world of work

Sponsor: Michael Corrigan, Nu-Trend Plastics

Sauer Incorporated
Contact: Brian Franco, V.P. Marketing
Phone: (904) 262-6444
11223 Phillips Parkway Drive, East, Jacksonville, FL 32256

…focuses primarily on the public market, providing services for General Construction, Mechanical, and Aerospace construction

Sponsor: FCMA

Tom Nehl Truck Company
Contact: W. Bret Catto, General Sales Manager
Phone: (904) 389-3653
417 S. Edgewood Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32254

…a truck dealership where taking personal care of the customers’ trucks is their highest mission

Sponsor: Tom Jody, Vac-Con

Vigneaux Corporation
Contact: V. Zell Jones, Business Development Manager
Phone: (904) 783-1600
5863 West Beaver Street, Jacksonville, FL 32254

…Airport Conveyor Fire and Security Shutters, Industrial Doors, and Commercial Gate Operators and Fencing

Sponsor: FCMA

Lean Communication, Organization Management Workshop

Less Time Spent in Meetings, better quality discussion during the meetings. Lean Facilitator, Amy Erickson will be presenting this workshop on Wednesday, August 25 from 7:30-9:30AM at Golder Associates (9428 Baymeadows Rd, Suite 400, Jacksonville, FL 32256). Contact Sherri Mitchell to RSVP.

2010 Crane Awards

Announcing the Crane Awards
Outstanding Employee Award Banquet
UNF University Center, Jacksonville, Florida
September 17, 2010 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Click here for more information about the Crane Awards and how you can get involved. Please contact Maria for more information.

Sponsorship Opportunities

FCMA is looking for sponsors for the 2010 Crane Awards. Click here to find out about sponsorships opportunities. If you are interested please contact Maria.

Preventative Maintenance & Electrical Troubleshooting Training

FCMA Customized Training presents:
Preventative Maintenance & Electrical Troubleshooting
2 Day Interactive Training
September 21-22, 2010
Deadline for registration is August 27, 2010

Click here for more information. Click here for the registration form. To register, fill out the registration form and fax it to 904-296-9644, e-mail it to sherri@fcmaweb.com, or mail it to 4215 Southpoint Blvd., Jax, FL 32216.

Healthcare Symposium

2010 Wage & Benefit Survey

Data collection for the 2010 Wage & Benefit Survey has been completed and sent to the press. It will be ready to be released by the end of first week of August. Member companies can receive a copy of the survey for only $75. To order your copy or for more information call the FCMA office or e-mail Sherri Mitchell.

A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors

Akerman Senterfitt, Ford & Harrison LLP, Fowler White Boggs, Holland & Knight LLP, McGuireWoods LLP, Rogers Towers,Smith Gambrell & Russell LLP

MAF 7th Annual Manufacturers Summit & Global Marketplace

Registration online is now open for the MAF (Manufacturers Association of Florida) 7th Annual Manufacturers Summit & Global Marketplace to be held November 3-4, 2010. Make your plans to join us now. If you are planning to exhibit at the Marketplace, reserve your space today. Rooms are available at the Hyatt Regency Orlando Airport for the great rate of only $109.00. Click here for more details or to register.

August 30th at Anheuser-Busch

Anheuser-Busch InBev, Inc., located at 111 Busch Drive in Jacksonville, will be hosting our next General Meeting on August 30th from 4:00 to 6:00PM. With its twelve US breweries, A-B produces more beer than any other company in the US and commands nearly 50 percent share of the domestic beer market.

Vistakon hosted the July 26 meeting. Acuvue is the world’s most widely prescribed lens, manufactured by Vistakon, a division of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. There were over 150 people present, with 15 guests. Those present were treated to an extensive tour of the facility.

FMLA Workshop

Eligibility/Entitlement, Reasons for Leave, Military Exigencies and Caregiver Leave were just a few topics covered this month. Ed Trent with Akerman Senterfitt (pictured below) provided information on FMLA as well as numerous forms needed to comply. He made an excellent presentation and the handout is a great reference guide. Thanks again to Golder for the use of its training room..


July’s Professional Progress class revolved around Media Relations, News Presentation, Etiquette, and Public Speaking/Presentation skills. The class met at Channel 4, where they received a tour of the news studio and got to see a live broadcast of the 12 o’clock news.

July EHS Meeting - Pam Fellabaum (Northeast District Office of FDEP) gave an overview and examples of hazardous waste/RCRA inspections and common violations at our July meeting.

DuPont Dedicates Florida Plant Extension Project

Lt. Governor Jeff Kottkamp was present at the dedication ceremony on July 7 to celebrate the extension of the Maxville mine to 1,900 acres. This allows operations to continue through at least 2017, preserving 200 local jobs. The extension is projected to contribute more than $300 million to the regional economy in the form of wages, property taxes and goods and services purchases. Click here to read the story.

Atlantic Marine… won a $12.6 million U.S. Navy contract to perform work on a guided-missile cruiser.

BAE Systems… has finalized its purchase of Atlantic Marine Holding Co. BAE will gain access to repair work generated by the growing fleet of Naval Station Mayport.

Breidert Air Products… has changed the legal name of the facility in Jacksonville, FL, from Breidert Air Products, Inc. to Soler & Palau USA, Inc. There is no change in management and they will be providing the same products and service on which they have built their reputation in the industry.

CDM… promoted Patrick R. Victor to vice president.

Corporate Traffic Logistics… hired Shawn McKim as truckload logistics coordinator and Megan Cannon as accounting specialist.

Dixon-Hughes (CPAs)… has expanded its professional service offerings in Jacksonville to health care providers.

Harden… promoted Cynthia Maylon to account manager in the commercial insurance division.

Georgia Pacific Corporation… 15 Photographs reflecting the beauty of the St. Johns River have been selected as finalists in a new photo contest. The pictures will be featured in a 15-month 2011 calendar which will be available in September. Now, Georgia-Pacific and the St. Johns River Alliance are asking the public to help select the grand prize winner. Visit www.cleanerstjohns.com to view the images and vote for your favorite.

Golder Associates… has appointed Gary Young, CHMM as a Principal in the Jacksonville office. Also — Congratulations to Golder Associates in celebrating their 50th anniversary in 2010!

Jacksonville Port Authority… The Corps of Engineers recently completed the latest harbor deepening project. The deepening of the final stretch of the St. Johns River harbor to 40 feet means JAXPORT is now more accessible, profitable and safer for its tenants and deeper draft vessels, and can allow tenants to carry up to 600 additional 20-foot cargo containers.

The Jimerson Law Group… announced the firm’s name has been changed to Jimerson & Wilson, adding attorney Harry M. “Reece” Wilson IV as a shareholder.

JM Family… funded Jim Moran Foundation awarded a three-year grant to the Sanctuary on Eighth Street to support the Springfield nonprofit’s after-school academic program.

Maxwell House-Kraft… As part of its ongoing commitment to fight hunger, Kraft Foods is bringing Michael Nye’s acclaimed portraits of hunger in America directly to its employees. This special exhibit of photographs of Americans who don’t have adequate access to food will travel to three Kraft Foods locations.

McGuireWoods LLP… hired Richard Lott as a partner in its Jacksonville office and Dan Blanks as an associate attorney.

PBS&J… had a team of employees spend a week in El Adelanto, Guatemala, helping to install a water system.

RailAmerica… has bought Atlas Railroad Construction Co.

Rogers Towers… had 24 attorneys named by Florida Trend magazine in its annual Legal Elite publication. Rogers Towers was among the top five law firms in Florida with the most honorees.
Rogers Towers’ Nassau County office managing attorney Michael S. Mullin received the Gordon Johnston Award from the Florida Association of County Attorneys Inc.

The Ronco Group… promoted Alan Zondlo to southern district manager. He has been with the company for more than 16 years.

Smith Hulsey & Busey… had three lawyers named among Florida’s 2010 Legal Elite by Florida Trend magazine.

Southland Waste Systems… hired Lee-Catherine Bateh as a municipal marketing manager, handling government relations for Northeast Florida, and promoted Guy Thompson to Florida area president for Republic Services Inc.

University of North Florida… A team of UNF engineering students won fourth place in the 9th annual MATE International Remotely Operated Vehicle Competition and brought home the Design Elegance Award for the vehicle that incorporates aesthetics, simplicity and functionality into its design. This was the first time UNF participated in this competition.

FCMA Members Recognized by the Jacksonville Business Journal:

   Fastest Growing Private Companies
    6. Engineered Lining Systems
    25. PenserSC
    26. Advantus Corp.
    47. Remedy Intelligent Staffing

   Top Logistics Companies
    1. CSX Transporation
    7. The Suddath Companies
    9. RailAmerica
    12. PenserSC
    15. The Grimes Companies
    21. APL Logistics
    22. Corporate Traffic Logistics

  • 10% Weight Tolerance Takes Effect July 1 - “Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will begin issuing 10% weight tolerance permits, authorizing the transport of divisible loads up to 88,000 pounds, on designated non-Interstate highways immediately.”
  • Jones Act repeal would hurt local shipping firms - “Sen. John McCain’s proposed repeal of an 80-year-old maritime law could, if passed, shake up Jacksonville’s most entrenched trade lane and endanger three hometown shipping companies dependent on it.”
  • Repent at leisure - “Borrowing has been the answer to all economic troubles in the past 25 years. Now debt itself has become the problem, says Philip Coggan.”
  • UNF advances fuel cell research - “The lighter, more efficient fuel cells that the University of North Florida is developing for the U.S. military could lead to a local spin-off manufacturer of batteries for commercial and private applications.”

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