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AASHTO/FHWA 2006 Right of Way and Utilities
Subcommittees ConferenceBaltimore, Maryland - April 30th - May 4th
Sunday, April 30th
1:00 5:00 Conference Registration
2:00 5:00 PM TRB Utilities Board Meeting
Paul Scott
7:00 - ? Welcoming Reception
Monday, May 1st

8:00 - 9:45


GENERAL SESSION
  • Call to Order - Leonard Hill
  • Invocation
  • Welcome and Introductions - Chris Larson
  • Welcome Addresses - (local officials) TBD
  • Featured Speakers - TBD
9:45 - 10:05 Networking and Break
10:05 - 11:30 GENERAL SESSION
  • Keynote Speaker
    • Hal Kassoff
    • Neil Pedersen
    • Tony Kane
    • Pete Ruane, President and CEO - ARTBA
11:30 - 12:15 Door Prizes and Exhibit Hall and Team Photo
12:15 - 1:30 Lunch
  • FHWA Official will Present
  • Excellence in R/W Awards
  • Excellence in Utilities Awards
1:30 - 3:00 SESSION A: R/W Director's Meeting
Moderator: John Williamson
1:30 - 3:00 SESSION B: Utilities
Constriction Delays and Combined Transportation /
Utility Construction
Moderator: Chuck Schmidt

Topics/Speakers:

  • Jesse Cooper (TxDOT)
  • Jonathan Lenhart (Idaho)
  • Dr. Randolph Thomas (Penn State University)
  • Communication Cooperation Coordination Video
1:30 - 3:00 SESSION C: Featured Project
ICC (Inter-County Connector) - FHWA Prospective
Coordinated with FHWA
  • Envionment
  • Design
  • Planning
1:30 - 3:00 SESSION D: Consultant Council
Moderator: Mark Bilyeu, SRLS
3:00 - 3:30 Networking and Break
3:30 - 5:00 SESSION A: R/W Director's Meeting (continued)
3:30 - 5:00 SESSION B: Utilities
Innovative Technology
Moderator: Nelson Smith

Topics/Speakers
Trenchless Technology
Mohammed Najafi (MSU)
Performance Pipeline Management - Dave Wickersham
3:00 - 5:00 SESSION C: General Session: Featured Project
ICC -State DOT Prospective
3:30 - 5:00 FHWA Meeting (FHWA Only)
TBD Maryland "Freakness" Races and Crab Feast, etc.
Tuesday, May 2nd

7:00 - 8:00



Subcommitte Executive Board Meeting
(Executive Board Members Only)
8:00 - 9:30 SESSION A: Utilities
Emergency/Disaster Recovery
Moderator: Gary Fawver

Topics/Speakers:
  • Materials/Logistics
  • Communication
  • Coordination
  • Cooperation
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Mutual Aid/Reciprocal Agreements
  • Katrina
8:00 - 9:30 SESSION B: Right of Way
Property Management
Moderator: Jim Viau - OH

Topics:
  • Proceeds of Excess Land Disposal
    • Enhancement Value
  • Privatization of Property Management Sales/Rentals
  • Methods of Disposal
    • On-Line Auctions - Dick Hunter, IL
    • Innovative Methods
  • Tracking IT Systems - Terry Sampson, MO
8:00 - 9:30 SESSION C: Right of Way
Training/Research
Moderator: Gerry Gallinger

Topics:
  • IRWA Updated Training
  • LPA Training
  • Computer Systems-GIS
  • Training Retention & Recruitment
  • NCHRP
    • Cost Estimating - FHWA Report
    • Geospatial
  • Acquisition of Native American Land
  • Electronic Appraisal
  • Pilot Projects
    • Incentives
    • What's Next
    • Appraisal Waivers
    • Innovation
8:00 - 9:30 SESSION D: Technical Councils
Right of Way Utilities Scoping and Mapping
Moderator: Heidi Mireles
9:30 - 9:45 Networking and Break
9:45 - 11:15 SESSION A: Utilities
Success Stories in Integrating Utilities in the Design Build Process
Moderator: Marion Leaphart

Topics:
  • Nevada's Blue Diamond (Heidi Mireles)
9:45 - 11:15 SESSION B: Right of Way
Outdoor Advertising
Moderator: Terry Sampson

Topics:
  • Removal and Use of OAS - Street Furniture Banners and Wraps
  • Use of Consultant to Manage OAS Program
  • Electronic Billboards / Changeable Signs
  • Management of Billboards - Innovative Methods
  • Valuing and Acquiring OAC
9:45 - 11:15 SESSION C: Right of Way
Relocation
Moderator: John Williamson - NC

Topics:
  • TItle VI - compliance
  • Turbo Relocation
  • Uniform Act Changes
  • Relocation Town of Grundig, VA - Clyde Johnson (TBE)
9:45 - 11:15 SESSION D: Technical Council
Utility Safety
Moderator: Jeff Baker
11:15 - 1:00 Lunch (on your own)
1:00 - 5:00 Interagency Networking
11:30 - 5:00 Special Events
  • Historic Annapolis and US Naval Academy Walking and Cruise Tour
    (lunch provided)
  • Golf Tournament (lunch provided)
Evening Balitmore Orioles Baseball Game
(Orioles vs Toronto Blue Jays)
Weds, May 3rd

8:00 - 9:45


SESSION A: Utilities Directors' Meeting
Moderator: Matt DeLong
8:00 - 9:45 SESSION B: Utilities
Utility Industry Workshop
Moderator/Coordinator: Paul Scott (TRB Utility Committee)

Topics:
Outsourcing from DOT Prospective
Walt Childs (FL DOT)
Other DOT Reps (TBD)
8:00 - 9:45 SESSION C: Right of Way
Appraisal
Moderator: Stu Waymack - VA
Jim Dousay

Topics:
  • Appraisal Disclosure
  • Appraiser Training
  • Trial Valuations vs. Offer
  • Review Modification
  • Selection Process (by Landowner and AG)
  • Valuation of Easements
  • Valuing Access Rights
  • Uniform Act Changes
  • Appraisal Scope of Work
    • Steering vs Instruction
    • FHWA Representative
  • Separation of Review Element
8:00 - 9:30 SESSION D: Right of Way
Innovative Project Delivery
Moderator: Oscar Rucker - SC

Topics:
  • Design / Acquisition Build
  • Acquisition Techniques (Property Owner Meetings)
  • Visual Simulations / 3-D Modeling
  • Private Developers Acquisition
  • Risk Management - Titles/Waiver Evaluations
9:30 - 10:00 Networking
10:00 - 11:30 SESSION A: Utilities Directors' Meeting (continued)
Moderator: Matt DeLong
10:00 - 11:30 SESSION B: Utilities
Utility Industry Workshop
(continued)
10:00 - 11:30 SESSION C: Right of Way Appraisal (continued)
10:00 - 11:30 SESSION D: Technical Councils
Right of Way Program Management and Acquisition
Moderator: Richard Hunter / Chris Larson / Rick Kazlaurich

Right of Way Property Management
Moderator: Jim Viau
11:30 - 1:15 Lunch
1:15 - 3:00 SESSION A: Utilities
SUE
Moderator: Kurt Harms

Topics
  • Best Management Practices / When and Where Applicable / What Works and What Does Not / GPR
    Mark Dionise - MDOT
    Robert Memory - NC DOT
    Marilyn Remer - MNDOT
    Jeff Baker - GDOT
1:15 - 3:00 SESSION B: Right of Way
Program Management
Moderator: J. P. Campbell
  • LPA Coordination
  • FHWA "PDAT"
  • PPP - Use of Consultants
  • Project Development and Scheduling
  • QA Reviews - Internal / Consultant / LPAs
  • Info Systems
  • Customer Service Surveys
  • Pre-Qulaifying Consultans
1:15 - 3:00 SESSION C: Right of Way
Negotiations Acquisitions
Moderator: Chris Larson
  • Acquisition of Cell Towers or Relocation
  • Advanced Acquisition Myths
  • Functional Replacement
  • Federal Land Transfers
  • Plan Revisions
  • Donations and Dedications - Processing (Map/Survey)
  • Railroad Coordination and Acquisition - agreed standard terms
1:15 - 3:00 SESSION D: Technical Councils
Outdoor Advertising Control
Moderator: Terry Sampson

Right of Way Appraisal and Appraisal Review
Moderator: Woody Simmons
3:00 - 3:30 Networking and Break
3:30 - 5:00 SESSION A: Utilities
Encasement
Moderator: Donald Jackson

Topics:
  • Protecting the Utility / Protecting the Highway
  • Jeff Baker - GDOT
  • Robert G. Lee - AlDOT
  • Industry Counterpoint
3:30 - 5:00 SESSION B: Right of Way
Program Management
(continued)
Moderator: Rick Kazlaurich
3:30 - 5:00 SESSION C: Right of Way
Eminent Domain
Moderator: Dick Hunter - IL
Ken T. - FL

Topics:
  • Approaches / Definitions / Laws
  • Property Rights Advocacy
  • Kelo / Fllout - Federal / State Legislation
3:30 - 5:00 SESSION D: Technical Councils
Utility Coordination / Relocation / Sue
Moderator: Jessee Cooper

Right of Way Relocation
Moderator: John Williamson
TBD Baltimore National Acquarium Tour and Banquet
(Includes new Australian Exhibit)
Thursday, May 4th

8:00 - 9:00


GENERAL SESSION: 50th Anniversary of Interstate Highway System
(Learning from the Past)
Moderator: Kurt Harms
Speaker: Gary Ripley
9:00 -9:15 Break
9:15 - 11:00 Preparing for the Future of Right of Way and Utilities

Right of Way Bridges:
Moderator: Ken Towcimak
  • What are Right of Way Bridges?
  • Provide material
  • Embellish on Report on Future Needs of R/W - FHWA
  • Past Experience
Program - Include previous AASHTO Conferences - ask Glenn Bridger
Glenn Bridger - HDR - Hill
Ken T. - John G.
Stu Waymack - Hill
Art Taylor - Terry Sampson
Cathy Muth - John G.
Bob Pratt - Gary Fawver
Dick Henry - Jim V.
11:00 - 11:30 CLOSING SESSION
  • Thank You's
  • Next Year's Conference - 2007 - Florida

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