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October Monthly Luncheon
Tuesday October 10, 2017
Registration begins at 11:30a.m.
Maggiano’s Little Italy
The DiCarlo Room
10910 Domain Drive, #100
Austin, Texas 78758
About Our Chapter
Bluebonnet Chapter No. 74, is the Austin, TX, chapter of the International Right of
Way Association. Our Chapter was founded in 1985 by professionals in the right of way field to unite members for education, improve service to employers and the
public, and to advance our members within the profession. We are part of Region 2 of the International Association. Our current membership includes professionals
involved in a wide array of projects requiring real estate and right of way services.
Board of Directors Meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month. All are wel-
come. If you are interested in attending, please contact a Chapter 74 Officer.
SEPTEMBER 2017 2017, Issue IX
IN THIS ISSUE:
President’s
Message 2
Calendar 3
Officers & Past Presidents
4
Committees 5
Education 6
Membership 7
Professional Development
8
Programs 9
Career Hotline 10
Sponsors 11
Greetings Chapter 74,
I hope you all enjoyed the Labor Day holiday. While our friends in Houston were devastated with Hurricane Harvey I
know many of you are lending a helping hand. It’s great to see our industry pull together to help families in need.
The Eminent Domain Seminar was held on September 8, 2017 and was another success! This year all 12 speakers were
attorneys representing private, local and public agencies. They spoke to how sovereign immunity works in inverse con-
demnation cases, the importance of pre-hearing and pre-trial preparedness, and recent court cases where access issues
and Senate Bill 18 continue to be argued. As always, there was much discussion on the recent legislative session, pro-
posed eminent domain bills that didn’t pass but are getting traction and the review of the Supreme Court cases. In at-
tendance, this year was 250, with 17 sponsors. We sincerely appreciate our sponsors and everyone’s continued sup-port of this Seminar and look forward to another successful event next year! We also appreciate our chapter eminent
domain chair, Liz Norris who works diligently with Chapter 39 each year to put this event together.
Our next luncheon will be on October 10, 2017 at Maggiano’s located at 10910 Domain Dr. Austin, Texas 78758 in the
Domain. Our programs committee worked hard to bring a better venue to the table for a more professional and enjoy-able event. We have had some complaints regarding space and venue selection in the past. We want all our members
to know your board listens and we are working hard to bring a more suitable location. As you know, cost of services is
on the rise. While we have tried to keep the cost down for luncheons, maintaining a $15 fee has been difficult. It is un-
fortunate, but increased fees are inevitable. We have checked with other chapters and Austin has the lowest luncheon
fees. The board looked at cost-- keeping our member participation in mind. A motion was put before the board to in-
crease fees by $5.00 and has passed. However, I want you to know that your chapter is also participating in this in-crease by supplementing an additional $5.00pp plus incidentals thus limiting the need to increase the full $10.00 neces-
sary for these accommodations. Our programs committee has lined up some great speakers for October. The topics,
relevant to our industry, will provide valuable insight in where the Austin Metro area is headed. The speakers are Julie
Barr, Capital Metro and Dee Ann Heath with CTRMA. I encourage you to make this event. Please see the Program
Committees section in this newsletter for more information on topic.
Lastly, you will be receiving your membership renewal statements very soon. IRWA National is continuing with mem-
bership incentives and if 90% of our members renews by April 15 th, our Chapter will be awarded one free International
Conference Registration. While it has not been decided how and who that will be awarded to I encourage you to re-
new your membership early so that we have this to offer our members.
Have a great month! Hope to see you all at the next luncheon.
Respectfully,
Virginia Pompa, SR/WA
Chapter 74 President
2017 – 2018
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President’s Message
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MEETING
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LUNCHEON
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Calendar of Events
October EVENTS
October 3rd — Board Meeting
Time: 12:00 p.m.—1:00 p.m.
Location: One Texas Center, City of Austin
October 5th—6th — Non-Residential Relocation Assistance
Time: 8:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
Location: HDR, Inc.—7745 Chevy Chase Drive, Bldg. 5, Suite 220, Austin, TX 78752
October 10th — Monthly Luncheon Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Maggiano’s Little Italy—The DiCarlo Room / 10910 Domain Drive, #100 Austin, TX 78758
Non-Residential Relocation Assistance
President
Virginia Pompa, SR/WA, R/W-RAC,
R/W-NAC
Flairsoft, LTD 512-221-3798
President Elect
Alex Gale, SR/WA, R/W-URAC, R/W-RAC, R/W-NAC City of Austin
512-974-1416 [email protected]
Vice President
Lori Bible, SR/WA Contract Land Staff, LLC 512-346-6518
Treasurer
Sheila Mills, SR/WA, R/W-NAC
H.W. Lochner, Inc. (737) 704-3061
IRWA Chapter 74 Officers
Secretary
Tara O’Neal Texas Department of Transportation
(512) 832-7373
Director / 2 Year
Maggie Schedler, R/W-RAC, R/W-URAC
512-653-2783
Director / 1Year
Patti Bell, SR/WA Allegiant Group, PLLC
512-826-1333
2006 Tinker Cotton, SR/WA
2005 Steve Bohuslav, SR/WA
2004 Steve Beck, MAI, SR/WA
2003 Elizabeth Norris
2002 Elisa Garcia
2001 Randall Kopfer, IFA, SR/WA
2000 Laurie Park, SR/WA
1999 George Schlemeyer, SR/WA
1998 Lauraine Rizer, SR/WA
1997 Randy Williams, MAI, SR/WA
1996 Margie Hamby, SR/WA
2016 Maggie Schedler, R/W-RAC
2015 Patti Bell, SR/WA
2014 Donald C. Toner, SR/WA
2013 Denise Skinner, SR/WA
2012 Teri J. Morgan, SR/WA
2011 Dennis Sedlachek, SR/WA
2010 Lory R. Johnson, MAI, SR/WA
2009 Ron Olderog, MAI, SR/WA
2008 John Reed, SR/WA
2007 Connie Real, PMP, SR/WA
1995 Dean Harris, SR/WA
1994 Mary Jane Amezquita
1993 Larry O’Neal, SR/WA
1992 Sandra Bishop
1991 John Baylor
1990 Cheryl Bennett
1989 Rayburn Corbitt, MAI
1988 Josie Wiltzius, SR/WA
1987 Greg Althoff, SR/WA
1986 Richard Steubing
1985 Charles Clinger, SR/WA
Past Presidents
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Asset Management Ron Olderog, MAI, SR/WA
City of Austin, (512) 974-7193
Communication
Lisa Cooper, R/W-RAC
HDR Engineering, Inc., (512) 531-5900
Allison Anderson, RWA
Atkins North America, (512) 342-3216
Sam Wilson, SR/WA
Atkins North America, Inc., (979) 255-7474
Education
Richard Scholtz JLL Valuation & Advisory Services, (512) 459-3440
Irene Balderrama,
Contract Land Staff, (512) 574-9065
Legal Melody Cooper
Contract Land Staff, (512) 346-6518
Local Public Agency
Laura Riley TxDOT, (512) 416-2830
Kerry Fulton LAN, Inc., (512) 585-9282
Luanne Dunn
Austin Energy (512) 322-6410
Membership Leslie Persia
Alterra Design Group, (512) 381-5556
Dustin Somers Contract Land Staff, (512) 346-6518
Professional Development John Campbell, SR/WA
(512) 767-3066
Relocation
David Harrah, SR/WA, R/W-RAC, R/W-URAC TxDOT, (512) 416-2962
September Eminent Domain Seminar Elizabeth Norris
Atkins, (512) 342-3443
Nominations
Don Toner, Jr. SR/WA THC, Inc.; (512) 435-7675
Randall Kopfer
LCRA, (512) 217-1937
Dennis Sedlachek, SR/WA, R/W-RAC
Cintra U.S., (512) 371-4816
Randall Ward
TxDOT, (512) 416-2906
Programs Barbara Price
Capital Metro, (512) 389-7438
Michael Latham, R/W-NAC
H.W. Lochner, Inc, (737) 704-3065
Leila Valenzuela Halff Associates, (512) 777-4616
Surveying and Engineering Jesse Cooper
HDR Engineering, Inc. (512) 699-6766
Transportation Dennis Sedlachek, SR/WA, R/W-RAC
Cintra U.S., (512) 371-4816
Don Toner, Jr. SR/WA
THC, Inc., (512) 435-7675
Mark Anderson
(512) 815-0512
Valuation
Chris Hornsby
Paul Hornsby & Company, (512) 381-5510
Catherine A. Thomas, MAI, SRA
CBRE, (512) 499-4911
Young Professionals Nicolette Hebert
Contract Land Staff, (512) 346-6518
Dustin Somers
Contract Land Staff, (512) 346-6518
2017-2018 Committees
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Education News
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Are you a certified course coordinator? If so, please contact the Education Committee with
your name, contact information, and certification expiration date.
If you need additional information on courses, contact:
Richard Scholtz @ (512) 459-3440
Irene Balderrama @ (512) 574-9065
Membership News
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Visit the IRWA Website to submit your application electronically and become a member of Chapter 74!
RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP TODAY!
Installment Options are available for membership fees.
Contact your local committee chairs for more information.
TREC Extending All Application and Renewal Deadlines
Hurricane Harvey has caused extensive damage across Texas. TREC and TALCB will extend August and
September license expiration dates by an additional 30 days. This means that any license with an expira-
tion date of 8/31/17 and 9/30/17 will be extended to 10/31/17. This is true for all license types.
***Membership is important to our chapter. We want to promote growth to
be able to qualify for incentives from IRWA International.***
5% Net Growth = 3 free memberships | 1 free conference registration &
10% Net Growth = 3 free memberships | 2 free conference registrations | $500 travel voucher
New Members: Please contact the Membership Committee to
have your first luncheon covered by the Chapter.
Leslie Persia
(512) 381-5556
Dustin Somers
(512) 346-6518
Professional Development News
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If you have Professional Development questions, please contact John Campbell at
(512) 767-3066 or via email at [email protected].
Photos from the ED Seminar
Programs News
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Michael Latham
(737) 704-3065
Leila Valenzuela
(512) 777-4616
Barbara Price
(512) 389-7438
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Career Hotline
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Have a Job Opening? Email the Communications Committee to include in the newsletter.
LOCHNER is looking to hire a Utility Coordinator that can be located in Tyler, Austin, or
Houston.
Responsibilities:
• Measures, coordinates and calculates payments such as betterment ratios, eligibility percentages, supplements, market value comparisons and relocation costs.
• Meets with utility representatives to explain the utility accommodation policy and relocation and
reimbursement processes, negotiate, answer questions and to resolve problems.
• Monitors the installation/removal, adjustment or relocation of utilities.
• Performs legal and technical review analysis of schematics, utility adjustment plans and cost esti-
mates, maps, surveys, field notes, property descriptions, titles and deeds.
• Prepares utility adjustment assembly folder to include all pertinent data and handout materials; pre-
pares report for approval.
• Reviews agreements, plans, specifications and billings submitted by the utility companies.
Requirements:
• Familiar with TxDOT Utility Accommodation Manual.
• Familiar with standard procedures relative to utility planning, construction and engineering funda-
mentals.
• Right of way policies, procedures and terminology.
• Principles of utility coordination and associated terminology.
• Responsible for legal property descriptions.
• Maintains effective working relationships with individuals and groups.
• Reads and interprets applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps.
• Basic mathematical fundamentals. • Prepares and maintains records, files and reports.
If interested, please submit resumes and cover letter online at:
http://www.hwlochner.com/career.html
Chapter 74 Website Sponsors
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Thank you to following sponsors for supporting the Chapter 74 website:
Perks of Being a Sponsor!
You will have your logo displayed on the home page
and linked to your company URL as well as your
contact information on the Sponsor tab.
This elite sponsorship gives you access to have
upcoming jobs posted to the webpage, in the monthly
newsletter and email blasted to all Chapter 74
members.
ROW Professionals for Make A Wish
FIND US ONLINE AT:
Chapter 74 Website:
www.irwachapter74.org
IRWA Website: www.irwaonline.org
IRWA Region 2 Website: www.irwaregion2.org
The Chapter 74 Bluebonnet Newsletter is a publication of the International
Right of Way Association.
Website Sponsorship Information or Newsletter Questions?
Contact
Lisa Cooper (Website)
HDR Engineering, Inc., (512) 531-5900
Allison Anderson (Newsletter)
Atkins North America, Inc., (512) 342-3216
IRWA Chapter 74
PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW
WEBSITE ADDRESS: http://irwachapter74.org/
IRWA CHAPTER 74 OCTOBER MONTHLY LUNCHEON
Tuesday, October 10, 2017 Maggiano’s Little Italy – The DiCarlo Room
10910 Domain Drive #100, Austin, TX 78758
SPEAKERS
Ms. Barr is a registered architect and the Plaza Saltillo Project Manager for Capital Metro. She will be giving us an overview of a new transit orientated development in the heart of Austin, Plaza Saltillo.
A project decades in the making, Capital Metro is excited to develop the 10-acre Plaza Saltillo District into one of Central Texas' premier transit oriented developments, a mixed-use, mixed-mobility community in East Austin.
Julie Barr has been active in corporate real estate and real estate development since the beginning of her career, Ms. Barr has worked in 7 countries and 12 states on all phases of project development.
Occupying 10 acres in East Downtown Austin, Plaza Saltillo is transforming 6 blocks of 5th Street from IH35 to the Saltillo Rail Station. Located in East Downtown Austin in the heart & soul of Austin, Plaza Saltillo is where dining, shopping, music & entertainment come together to create a unique & vibrant destination bustling with activity!
Dee Anne Heath will be giving us an update on the projects in the Austin Area for the CTRMA.
She is the Director of External Affairs at Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority and Lecturer at University of Texas at Austin.
She received a bachelor of advertising degree from The University of Texas at Austin and has taught Advanced Media Strategies there.