American Indian Council of Architects and Engineers

Fall Conference October 26, 27, 2005
Best Western Old Colony Inn, Alexandria, VA 

AICAE Conference, Day 1 – October 26, 2005 

1)       The Conference was called to order at 8:40 am and opening remarks were given by David Sloan, President 

2)       Attendees at the opening session were: David Sloan, Louis Weller, Lynn Paxon, Phred Bartholomaie, David Garce, Tamara Begay, Bob Alton, Jeff Begay, Ken Robbins, Mike Holleyman 

3)       Mr. Jeff Begay offered the opening prayer 

4)       An open discussion was lead by David Sloan regarding BIA Contracting, AICAE agenda schedule adjustment, AICAE participation with Peterson Zah and ASU Construction Management program. 

5)       There is proposed to be a separate meeting tomorrow (10-27-05) with BIA to discuss contracting, Corps off Engineers MOU, etc.) 

6)       A general discussion and brief presentation of each attending member and the type and status of their current work 

7)       Ken Robbins discussed changes at ASCG 

8)       Discussion of AICAE “blog” as a way of sharing information regarding contracting, establishing rates, audits, etc. 

9)       Suzanne Harness, was the first speaker on the program and presented current AIA contract changes and updates via powerpoint presentation and handouts.

Suzanne H. Harness, Esq., AIA
Managing Director and Counsel,
AIA Contract Documents
The American Institute of Architects
1735 New York Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20006 

10)   Savannah Gene, from the UNM Student Chapter made a report on activities and projects of the Chapter (aicae@unm.edu and www.aicae.unm.edu) 

Conference lunch break. 

11)   Tom Walton from GSA presented “Public Buildings Service Design Excellence Program” and discussed the policy and process, the “GSA Standards and Guidance”.

Tomas Walton
Office of Chief Architect
1800 F Street NW
Washington, DC  20405
202-501-1866 

12)   Roger Courtenay, presented case studies on sustainable design relative to LEED certification and site sustainability

Roger Courtenay, ASLA, Principal
EDAW, Inc.
601 Prince Street
Alexandria, VA 22314 

13)   Ken Robbins presented a PBS documentary film about the Eskimo and Subsistence whaling. After the film Ken provided “Muk tuk” for all to enjoy.

14)   Meeting was adjourned at 5:00 

AICAE Conference, Day 2 – October 27, 2005

1)       Peterson Zah, Ph.D. opened the day with a presentation on his work with the Navajo nation and now with ASU and the BIA. Also discussed the continuing work with Dell Web Construction Management program at ASU. 

2)       David Sloan brought the AICAE Business meeting to order 

3)       Ken Robbins to develop a policy for criteria of membership – carried over to next meeting for vote:
a.       Voting member
b.       Student member
c.       Requirement for continued membership standards
d.       Student chapter requirements 

4)       Ken Robbins to send letter out to general membership with comments soliciting comments and ideas and proposals for changing Bi-laws.

5)       David Garce to report AICAE By-Laws for procedure of establishing Student Chapters and mentorship paper 

6)       AICAE to develop a draft resolution to BIA with following topics:
a.       MOU between BIA and COE to cease
b.       MOU is detrimental
c.       COE lack skills to deal with Indian Country projects
d.       BIA should use AICAE as consultants to work with Tribes 

7)       Jeff Begay asked for motion to have AICAE participate in 3^rd annual Construction in Indian Country Conference and have a forum for topic discussion with BIA 

8)       AICAE (Mike Holleyman, Jeff Begay, Ken Robbins) to form a draft resolution to present to Dr. Zah and Del Web Construction Management program and to BIA for the development of a forum at the 3^rd annual Construction in Indian Country Conference to :
a.       Resolution of Support for the Del Web Construction Management School
b.       Request for proceeds to go to AICAE for scholarships 

9)       Mike Holleyman gave the Treasurer’s Report
a.       Motion to accept by Lou Weller
b.       Second by Ken Robbins
c.       Vote unanimously carried 

10)   Discussion and suggestions for fall conference topics included:

a.       Cultural; professional; Native Education; Indian Business; Tribal representation; include policy makers (government) 

11)   Discussion and vote for location and date for next meeting:
a.       Tulsa, OK
b.       Thursday and Friday, June 1 and 2, 2006 

12)   Nomination of:
a.       Jeff Begay as Vice President
                                                               i.      Lou Weller Seconded
b.       Vote carried unanimously
c.       Mike Holleyman as Treasurer, David Garce as Secretary
                                                               i.      Lou Weller Seconded
d.       Vote carried unanimously

13)   David Sloan’s final remarks: work more closely with AICAE officers 

14)   Meeting turned over to new President, Ken Robbins
Additional information:
Tomas Williams – GSA, Chaired committee to make changes to SF 254/255 to new form SF 330 GSA.gov
Tomas.williams@gsa.gov
202-5101-3200 

15)   Closing remarks and adjourned meeting at 12:15pm on October 27, 2005