Western Snow & Ice Conference and Snow Roadeo Schedule

Conference Highlights - Tuesday 9/21

Tuesday General Session
Snow Plan Development/Evaluation and Performance Measures
Presented by: Dave Bergner, City of
Overland Park, KS
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Snow and ice storms can dramatically disrupt travel. Traffic delays and accidents have a profound effect on our daily activities. Keeping streets and roads safely passable during such storms is one of the most critical functions of public works. This presentation will focus on the benefits of a winter operations manual and policy, resources for information and best management practices, essential elements, preparing an outline and tailoring a manual to best meet the needs of the particular agency. New for 2010 is how winter weather operations should include NIMS (National Incident Management Systems) as the basic incident command in such situations.

Colorado Machinery Major Sponsor
Showcase: Tier IV Readiness
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Tuesday Morning Break Out Sessions
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Session I: Balancing Act – How to Manage
Your Deicers
Presented By: Pat Kennedy, City and County of Denver, CO

Revenues are shrinking, prices are up, demand is increasing, but we still have to keep the streets open for the public. Denver takes a multi-pronged approach to ensuring an adequate supply of deicing chemicals throughout the winter with procurement, efficient storage and distribution, use of a state-of-the-art Maintenance Decision Support System, and better decisions as to which product to place at what time, and at what rates. The practices of Denver provide the public with safe roads, protect the environment, and get the most out of a tight budget.

Session II: Join the Discussion - Managers Panel
Presented By: Colorado Agencies: Lakewood, Castle Rock, Northglenn, Thornton and Breckenridge

Join your fellow Snow and Ice Program managers to share ideas on topics ranging from snow plans, policies and guidelines, operators, reduced snow plow budget strategies, training programs, crew scheduling, preparing before the storm, and much more.

GMCO Major Sponsor Showcase: Product and Service Overview
10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m

EnviroTech Services, Inc. Lunch Session
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Tuesday Afternoon Break Out Sessions
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Session I: Strategize Your Capital Fleet
Replacements
Presented By: Mark Johnston, Breckenridge, CO; Doug Marsh, Steamboat Springs, CO; Bernie Meaz, DIA; Chris Jacobsen, Lakewood, CO; Pat White , Englewood, CO

In the current economy an organization’s
equipment replacement strategies become ever more important. Join this panel discussion to explore methods and ideas for ensuring the
efficient use of capital equipment by minimizing the total costs of a mobile fleet, allowing for
better planning in vehicle replacement, and
employing a structured decision-making
technique for replacement cycles

Session II: Drastic Times Call For Drastic Measures – City of Colorado Springs, CO
Presented By: Saleem Khattak, Street Division
Manager; Ken Winckler, Operations Manager; and Mark Payne, Resurfacing Supervisor

In the midst of the failing economy, failing infrastructure and failing wages, the City of Colorado Springs has managed to keep their head above water but not without sacrifices. Through the struggles seen by each level of the organization have come solutions that could help other organizations survive these drastic economic times.

Kois Brothers Major Sponsor Showcase: No More Dead Dogs In The Back Yard
1:00 p.m - 2:00 p.m.

When funding is limited, fleets must maximize purchase dollars on the right equipment. This session will discuss the importance of purchasing equipment to maximize utilization.

Tuesday Afternoon Break Out Sessions II
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Session I: From Rock to Brine - Salt Brine Technology That Works
Presented By: Larry Schneider, Fort Collins, CO; Brett Hodne, West Des Moines, IA; Kyle Lester, CDOT, Durango, CO

In a time when everyone is finding ways to do less with more, salt brine is the perfect partner to other snow removal methods being used. Come learn about what salt brine is, and why the City of Des Moines has been using it for years. The City of Fort Collins is gearing up to tackle their first winter using salt brine made at their facility – find out how and why. Also, learn about the CDOT salt brine operation on the Western Slope. We will discuss the rising popularity of liquid additives, how to make these “hot mixes,” storage concerns, and why the use of liquids in winter maintenance programs is on the rise all over the country.

Session II: Keeping You Legal - Update on DOT Regulations and CDL Requirements
Presented By: Dr. Patti Gillette, Colorado Motor Carriers Association

There have been a multitude of changes made this past year to both federal and state regulations regarding commercial vehicles, commercial driver’s licenses, medical requirements and so forth. Dr. Gillette will provide an update on what has changed, what will change, and what may be coming next. Information on how to become compliant and stay compliant will be given, along with an explanation of the new CSA 2010 data system which came into effect in Colorado in July 2010. This session will be of interest to anyone who manages snow plow or maintenance operations, or drives large equipment.

EnviroTech Services, Inc. Major Sponsor Showcase
2:30 p.m - 3:30 p.m.