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Conference Highlights - Thursday, 9/23
Thursday Morning Break Out Sessions
8:30 am - 9:30 am
Sesssion I: Public Works as Emergency First Responders
Presented by: David Bergner, City of Overland Park, KS
Most public works agencies must handle the initial responses to natural disasters and human-caused emergencies as partners with police and fire agencies. The role of public works has evolved as we have become recognized at the federal level as first responders. This signals that we need to evolve from being mostly reactive to being more proactive.
Session II: Join the Discussion - Operators Panel
Presented by: Colorado Agencies; Louisville, Lakewood, Castle Rock, Northglenn and Thornton
Our fearless operators are at the forefront of every storm! Come join in the discussion with fellow snow fighters from several municipalities and share incredible stories, fresh ideas, questions and concerns
Session III: Stressed Out? Take a Break
Presented by: Deborah Petty, A Step Beyond
In a climate of economic challenge the pressure of doing more with less can be stressful. The pace can be rushed, rapid-fire, and relentless. Sometimes covering the workloads of vacant positions in addition to our own, requires that we try to cram as much as possible into every day. The daily mantra can be: I don't have enough time, money, energy. In this session come learn new attitudes and techniques that increase energy, reduce stress and create more balance in your life.
Mack Trucks Major Sponsor Showcase: Mack Trucks, Over the Years... Smarter-Safer-Sustainable
9:30am - 10:30 am
Thursday Morning Break Out Sessions
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Session I: Automated Vehicle Location -
Quest for Two Way Data Communication
Presented By: Stan Welsch and Scott Bowman,
Fort Collins, CO
Using Automated Vehicle Locating, the City of Fort Collins has taken their tracking and data-gathering capabilities to the next level with this revolutionary technology. Learn the most up to date information about AVL and how the City of Fort Collins is utilizing this tool to track and obtain their snow plow truck information and reduce their environmental footprint. Also, see where they’re heading in the future with two-way communication, and learn from the experts about what Automated Vehicle Location can do for your organization.
Session II: Join the Discussion - Supervisors Panel
Presented By: Colorado Agencies: Aurora, Arvada and Thornton
Join in the discussion with front line supervisors! Come hear how they deal with crew personnel, organizing snow events, equipment failures, shrinking budgets and new laws and regulations..
Session III: Preserving Your Personal Well-being
Presented By: Dr. Jerod Dawson
Health is an overused term that has been tainted to include everything from fad diets to weight- loss pills. It is time to discuss health as a continual progression of excitement, vitality, and fulfillment. Learn from Dr. Dawson on how to be happier, healthier, and wealthier!
Cougar Industries Major Sponsor
Showcase: Truck Vibrator Applications
1:00 p.m - 2:00 p.m.
This session will provide an overview of what Mack Truck is doing to meet the 2010 emission standards.
Thursday Afternoon Break Out Sessions
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Session I: E-470 Snow and Ice Operations
Presented By: Terry Gowin, E-470 Authority
As a unique publicly used/privately owned entity, this session will show the ins and outs of the E-470 Highway snow and ice program from planning, to execution, to follow-up.
Session II: Keeping Motivated: When Raises Are Not an Option
Presented By: Deborah Petty, A Step Beyond
How do you keep employees engaged and motivated when the demands keep increasing but the pay is staying the same or decreasing? Learn better skills than telling them they are lucky to have a job. Learn what truly motivates people and how to create an environment where people can thrive instead of just survive.
Thursday Closing General Session
“9/11 – Lessons Learned”
Presented By: Ken Greene, Deputy
Manager of Aviation / Maintenance at DIA
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Ken Greene, Deputy Manager of Aviation - Maintenance at Denver International Airport was an employee of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey on September 11, 2001. The agency’s headquarters were located at the World Trade Center, and he was in the towers during the 9/11 attack. Ken will discuss how the agency responded to the attack, and critical lessons learned from the event.
