1. Special points of
interest:
June 28, 2012 CFB
Business Meeting
Pg 5
Cold In-Place Re-
cycling Lunch and
Learn(s) Pg 7 Spring Edition June 2012
August 15 Joint Chairman’s Message public works, or those who are 35 and
younger to attend a free and fun social net-
G
Meeting with West
working event ON US! Be on the lookout
Coast Branch Pg 6
for further details soon.
reetings to all of you! As this is Also, the Executive Committee selected
my first message as Chairperson for the Give Kids the World as our charity for
Inside this issue: Central FL Branch, I want to first say this year! We are coordinating a Landscap-
Thank You for your support for ing Volunteer Day for Give Kids the
2012-2013 CFB 2
Officers
APWA! I would also like to share with World on Sat., Nov. 10. More details will
you some exciting things that will take be provided at a later date.
2012 CFB Annual 3 place for the 2012/2013 year.
Scholarship/Awards And last, as the Chairperson for the Chapter
First, the Central Florida Branch will offer Membership Committee, I am very passion-
Meet your new 4 educational sessions and meetings ate about APWA Membership, so we are
Newsletter Editor! throughout the year and into next year holding a Membership Drive Contest!
and we would really like your input. That Details inside.
Changes to APWA 4 being said, be on the lookout for a Brief
Membership Branch Survey that will be asking YOU Your Branch is only as good as the involve-
what you would like to see happen in your ment of its members, so please reach out to
Project Spotlight 8 Branch. any of the Executive
Board Members if you
Central FL Branch 10 Second, for those of you who have never would like to get in-
Refer A Friend
attended a meeting, please consider doing volved. We have many
Campaign!!! so this year. Networking is the founda- different committees
APWA FL Chapter 11 tion of our relationships. And we have and welcome all who
Annual Conference been working very hard to put together want to volunteer!
programs and technical sessions for you as Some of our commit-
APWA 2012 FL 11 you will see on the next few pages of our
Chapter Young
tees are Membership,
Professional (YP) newsletter. Social Media, Awards,
Expo & Event
Young Professionals, Amy Blaida
Third, the Central Florida Branch will be Newsletter, and more! Central Florida
APWA CFB Execu- 12 sponsoring another Young Profession- We would like to hear Branch Chairman
tive Committee als Event in July 2012. Similar to what we any ideas or sugges-
Contact Informa- Project Coordinator
offered last year, we would like to invite all tions that you may
tion RS&H– Orlando
those who may be NEW to the field of have to make your
Branch effective!!
CONTACT
Amy Blaida (RS&H)
Newsletter Editor The Central Florida Branch includes the counties of
amy.blaida@rsandh.com
(813) 468-4576 Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia.

2. Page 2 APWA Central Florida Branch
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SAVE THE DATE
June 28, Central Fl Branch Business Meeting and Technical Presen- Rolling Hills Golf Club, Longwood, FL
2012 tation; Bob Hall with Cutler Repaving: Hot in Place Recy-
cling—a Pavement Preservation Strategy
August 15, Central FL Branch Joint Meeting with West Coast Reunion Resort, Reunion, FL
2012 Branch—Alternative Funding Solutions for Public Works Pro-
jects & Programs in the Current Environment
June 14 and Cold In-Place Recycling Lunch and Learns: Bob Siffert, Orange County, FL
July 18, Asphalt Paving Systems
2012
October 11, Central FL Branch Business Meeting and Technical Presen- Volusia County—location TBD
2012 tation—Matt LaChance (VHB) & Herb Raybourn (RCID)
—Pavement Management Case Study
2012-2013 APWA Central Florida Branch Officers
Chair Chair-Elect Vice Chair
Amy Blaida, MPA Mike McCabe, PE Matt LaChance
Project Coordinator Public Works Division Mgr. Project Manager
RS&H Orlando City of Palm Bay VHB Orlando
District Representative Secretary Treasurer
Dale Crosby, PE Amanda Millirons Althea Parrish
Principal Public Works Division Mgr. Utility Coordinator
Crosby & Associates City of Palm Bay City of Sanford

3. Spring 2012 Page 3
Central FL Branch Annual Scholarship Fundraiser and Awards Meeting 2012
The CFB held its Annual Scholarship Fundraiser Drive and Awards Meeting at the Space Coast
Stadium in Viera, FL on March 30, 2012. A BIG THANK YOU to all of our sponsors for your
contribution to the scholarship fund—our Branch raised $3900!!!
This year, our 2011/2012 Award Winners were as follows:
MEMBER OF THE YEAR—Amanda Millirons, City of Palm Bay
VENDOR OF THE YEAR—Cutler Repaving—Bob Hall
CONSULTANT OF THE YEAR—TLP Engineering– Jim & Yassi Myers
Jim & Yassi Myers—TLP Engineering
Amanda Millirons, Matt LaChance & Nate Higgins Bob Hall (Cutler Repaving) & Amy Blaida
Herb Raybourn, Chris LaChance, Gordon Daring & Ryan Blaida
Sue Hann with her lovely folks!
Central FL Branch
Members Amy Blaida,
Mike McCabe, Matt
LaChance, Chad
Shoultz, Amanda Milli-
rons and Paul Moore

4. Page 4 APWA Central Florida Branch
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APWA Central FL Branch NEW Newsletter Editor and a Central FL
Branch Young Professional!
Christiane Nelson is a project manager with Universal Engineering
Sciences, Inc., in Orlando, Florida. She manages municipality
and Florida Department of Transportation continuing services con-
tracts as well as the contractor quality control roadway projects for the
Construction Services Department. In addition, Christiane manages en-
vironmental and geotechnical projects in the Central Florida area. She
earned a bachelor of science degree in engineering technology from
the University of Central Florida and is currently completing her second
bachelor of science degree in civil engineering.
Christiane joined APWA in 2011 and is part of the Young Professionals Group. She is
excited to be assuming a leadership role in the APWA newsletter production team.
New 24/7 online library available July 1
Beginning July 1, all APWA members will see a significant increase in the value of their
membership.
On that date, APWA members will be able to participate in live Click, Listen & Learn
presentations without a registration fee, access previously recorded Click, Listen &
Learn programs at no charge, access content from past International Public Works Con-
gress and Exposition sessions at no extra charge, read downloadable versions of select
books from the APWA Store at no charge, view select podcasts and track Continuing
Education Units and Professional Development Hour credits without an administra-
tive recording fee.
Members will be able to access this content at any time, making scheduling and the
approval process no longer necessary.
The APWA board approved a dues increase of $15 per member (excluding re-
tired and student members) to fund this new benefit. For example, an individ-
ual membership will be $164 (up from $149 a year) ago, beginning with the July
1, 2012 membership renewal cycle. However, the cost for just ONE Click, Listen
& Learn program is $175 for members and $300 for non-members. Taking advan-
tage of just one of the resources in the 24/7 online library more than pays for the
increase in your individual membership.
The renewal cycle will remain the same. As an example, a member whose membership
does not expire until January, will be able to take advantage of the new 24/7 online re-
source library for six months without incurring any additional cost.
For more information, contact your Chapter leaders or call APWA at 1-800-848-APWA
(2792).

5. Spring 2012 Page 5
APWA Central FL Branch Business Meeting &
Technical Presentation
WHEN: Thursday, June 28, 2012
TECHNICAL SPEAKER: Bob Hall, Cutler Repaving
TOPIC: Hot in Place Recycling: a Pavement
Preservation Strategy
LOCATION: Rolling Hills Golf Club Click HERE for
1749 Art Hagan Place
Longwood, FL 32750
DIRECTIONS
TIME: 1:00pm—Golf—scramble shotgun format
6:00pm - Networking
6:45pm: Central FL Branch Business Meeting, Technical Pro-
gram and Dinner
COST: GOLF: $40/person FREE RANGE BALLS
DINNER: $30/person *Includes Broiled Chicken/Sliced Roast
Beef AuJus, Sautéed Green Beans, Herb Roasted Potatoes,
Rolls/Butter, Coffee/tea
*Must be present at dinner to win golf/door prizes
RSVP: Please email Althea Parrish
@ PARRISHA@sanfordfl.gov
Find us on Facebook:
APWA.CentralFLBranch before 2pm June 25, 2012.
PAYMENT: Cash or check—Checks should be made payable
to APWA, PO Box 1788, Sanford, FL 32722.

6. Page 6 APWA Central Florida Branch
Alternative Funding Solutions for Public Works Projects & Programs in
the Current Environment—A Panel Presentation and Joint Meeting of the
Central Florida Branch and the West Coast Branch of APWA
*Public Works Director Roundtable will precede the Luncheon
Sponsors PDH approval
pending *Please
provide your PE
ONE $150 # when you
sponsorship
available. RSVP
Contact Randy
Shane:
WHEN: Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Randy.shane@
roadwayman- Moderator:
agement.com - Sue Hann, City Manager, City of Palm Bay
Panelists:
- Scott Cottrell, Public Works Director, Sumter County
- Dave Derrick, Public Works Director, City of Kissimmee
- Bob Gordon, Public Works Director, City of Temple Terrace
- George Recktenwald, Public Works Director, Volusia County
- Val Gelnovatch, Partner with The Ferguson Group, a federal
lobbyist, and lobbyist for the City of Palm Bay
LOCATION:
Reunion Resort
7593 Gathering Drive, Reunion, FL 34747
10:00am: Public Works Director Roundtable– this event will be an introduc-
tion to the new Public Works Director Roundtable initiative. Directors will learn
what is entailed and how to participate in the program.
10:30am: REGISTRATION for lunch/golf
11am– 1pm: PANEL PRESENTATION/LUNCH
$20—LUNCH/MEETING—APWA members; $25 non-members
COST:
$50 - GOLF—shotgun scramble format
Please bring payment to the meeting: Cash or a check payable to “APWA”
RSVP: Amy Blaida @ amy.blaida@rsandh.com
No later than August 8, 2012 *NO shows will be billed
You MUST provide NAMES for all lunch/meeting attendees and golf attendees

7. Spring 2012 Page 7
APWA Central FL Branch
Onsite Cold In-Place Recycling Lunch and Learn
WHEN: Thursday, June 14 AND Wednesday, July 18, 2012
TOPIC: Cold In-Place Recycling Onsite Lunch and Learn
LOCATION: Orange County, FL—exact location will be
emailed to you closer to the date if you RSVP
APS will provide a brief explanation of the CIR process
and allow attendees to observe the operation right there
in the field. After everyone has had an opportunity to see
the recycling train in action, APS staff will host a Q & A
discussion during lunch. Attendees will leave with a thorough
understanding of how the CIR process works, the equipment that
is utilized, and the cost savings that are realized with this environ-
mentally friendly reconstruction method. All we ask is that
folks RSVP to make sure we can properly prepare for
lunch.
Cold In-Place Recycling
When roadways begin exhibiting significant failures in the asphaltic
surface and underlying base material, Cold In-Place Recycling (CIR)
is often the most cost effective reconstruction method avail-
able. CIR allows road owners to recycle 100% of the existing as-
phalt and a predetermined portion of the base if necessary. By
recycling and reusing materials that the owner has already pur-
chased, CIR offers a much more cost effective and environmentally
friendly approach to roadway widening and/or reconstruction.
RSVP: Please email Bob Siffert, Asphalt Paving Systems
@ rrsiff1@hotmail.com with the date you are in-
terested in attending.

8. Page 8 APWA Central Florida Branch
Central FL Branch Project Spotlight:
Seminole County, Lake Mary Boulevard
Pedestrian Tunnel
In February, Seminole County unveiled a ing a cast-in-place construction technique
new below-grade pedestrian tunnel, de- that allowed the tunnel to be built in sec-
signed by RS&H, at the intersection of tions. In addition, construction was specifi-
Lake Mary Boulevard and International cally phased to maintain existing vehicular
Parkway, just west of I-4. This is the sec- and pedestrian traffic. The team developed
ond tunnel the county has constructed as an extensive, four-phased maintenance-of-
part of the 14-mile, multi-use Seminole traffic plan minimizing traffic shifts and also
Wekiva Trail. The Seminole Wekiva Trail kept the public well-informed of traffic pat-
was built on the former Orange Belt Rail- tern changes using variable message signs on
way, at one time the longest railroad in the all four sides of the intersection.
country, and extends from Altamonte
Springs to its northern terminus at the Despite the perceived challenge of con-
Wekiva River. structing a below-grade tunnel in Florida, the
site location actually worked as an asset.
Users of the trail were previously forced The intersection is a geological high point
to cross this major intersection twice to
continue on the trail, causing traffic to
back up. The $3.4-million tunnel now al-
lows pedestrians and bicyclists to cross
under the roadway. In addition to reduc-
ing carbon monoxide emissions and travel
time for commuting vehicles by alleviating
the additional signal time, the tunnel also (Continued on page 9)
increases safety for trail users.
To reduce the overall impact on the trav-
eling public, RS&H designed the tunnel us-

9. Spring 2012 Page 9
Central FL Branch Project Spotlight:
Seminole County , Lake Mary Boulevard Pedestrian Tunnel
(Continued from page 8)
within the surrounding area, which allowed for the tun-
nel construction and the water table is low enough to
provide an onsite stormwater collection and treatment
system. The irregular geometric configuration of the
pedestrian trail and tunnel provided a challenge, which
the team solved with trench drains to collect and con-
vey stormwater from the trail to French drains.
CITY OF KISSIMMEE
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
UPCOMING JOB OPENINGS
Be on the lookout for these job openings in the Public Works Department that will
be posted on the City of Kissimmee’s website soon!
Assistant to the Director of Public Works & Engineering
Financial Analyst (Sanitation/Stormwater and Gas Tax)
For more information, please click here or on the City of Kissimmee logo

10. Page 10 APWA Central Florida Branch
NEW
REFER A FRIEND...
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APWA FLORIDA
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youtube.com/user/
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give you credit for your hard work!! Check out the online store linkd.in/APWAFlorida
HERE or visit florida.apwa.net to start making your wish list!!
Questions: Contact Matt LaChance, Branch Membership Chair at
MLachance@vhb.com or Amy Blaida, Branch Chair at
amy.blaida@rsandh.com

11. Spring 2012 Page 11
APWA Florida Chapter 2012 Annual Meeting & Trade Show
If you missed the Annual Meeting this year in Tampa, you missed a fantastic
show!! Many Central Florida Branch Members were there as you will see in the
photos below.
AWARDS
Amy Blaida (RS&H) received the FL Chapter Young Leader Award; and
Althea Parrish (City of Sanford) received the President’s Award!!
Congratulations !!
APWA FL CHAPTER YOUNG PROFESSIONAL EXPO
The Young Professionals Expo is held each year at the
Annual Meeting and Trade Show to engage students and
young professionals who are interested in the vast careers of
Public Works including but not limited to: engineering, public
administration, business management, construction manage-
ment and surveying. The Expo is designed to welcome new
Public Works Professionals and offered an introduction to
APWA and benefits of membership. Attendees took turns
going around the introducing themselves and discussing their
current involvement in Public Works. Chapter Leadership
also discussed their involvement with APWA and how it has
enriched their lives and careers. Attendees also got a tour of
the different tools that APWA offers including APWA’s
WEAREPUBLICWORKS social media forum, infoNOW com-
munities, the National Young Professional Steering Commit-
tee website, the Chapter’s use of Facebook and twitter to promote event information.
To further support the Chapter’s Young Professional Initiative, an evening networking reception was also added to the event.
This year’s event provided an inviting environment where both aspiring and veteran Public Works professionals, and both public and
private-sector employees had an opportunity to come together to discuss what we all have in common; the love for public works!
We even had our own APWA Florida Chapter President Kim Kirby AND our APWA National President Diane
Linderman join us for this social event! The event continues to evolve and helps the Florida Chapter family to grow.

12. APWA 2012-2013 Central FL Branch
Officers & Executive Committee
Dale Crosby Amy Blaida Mike McCabe
District Representative Chairman Chair-Elect
Crosby & Associates RS&H City of Palm Bay
dale@crosbyaa.com Amy.blaida@rsandh.com mccabm@palmbayflorida.org
Matt LaChance Althea Parrish Chad Shoultz
Vice Chairman Treasurer Past Chairman
Membership Chair Recently Retired from City of Sanford! City of Palm Bay
VHB parrisha@sanfordfl.gov shoulc@palmbayflorida.org
mlachance@vhb.com
Scott Martin Paul Moore
Amanda Millirons EC Member EC Member
Secretary Volusia County City of Sanford
City of Palm Bay smartin@co.volusia.fl.us moorep@sanfordfl.gov
millia@palmbayflorida.org
Christiane Nelson
Herb Raybourn Newsletter Editor
EC Member Universal Engineering Sciences, Inc.
Reedy Creek Improvement cmnelson@universalengineering.com
District
hraybourn@rcid.org
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