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upcoming events. MS4s to receive public education credit for September. TDEC’s goal is to receive input
Charlene DeSha, Executive Director of their stormwater program. TNSA is look- from MS4s to help make the new permit
ing for feedback on ways to help improve more defined, more efficient, and more
TNSA, spoke on the growth of the orga- our stormwater jobs and help members effective. Please send any MS4 permit com-
nization and new services it provides. A succeed. A TNSA membership drive is cur- ments to Amy Murray or Robby Karesh
new survey is online (www.tnstormwater. rently underway. as soon as possible. TDEC is now offering
org); please take the time to complete it. permanent stormwater design training
TNSA has also set up a file sharing area Robby Karesh, statewide stormwater classes across the state. For more informa-
on the website to assist communities with coordinator for the Tennessee Department tion, please visit www.tdec.net.
forms and data other MS4s use to execute of Environment and Conservation, spoke
their stormwater programs. The Tennessee on upcoming meetings across the state de- Several upcoming events were an-
Association of Broadcasters program is still signed to have a more effective and efficient nounced and the meeting concluded with a
going strong. This is an excellent way for permit. The current MS4 permit expired in tour of the facility.
Lower East Branch Meets in Chattanooga By Molly Gilbert
The Lower East Branch Quarterly ing equipment, training well as to allow their employees to shadow
Meeting, sponsored by SealMaster, and his staff and a little trial his crew.
welcomed by Justin Holland, Deputy and error, he now devotes
Administrator of Public Works in the City 25 percent of his budget to Lindsey emphasized that it is not the
of Chattanooga and Lower East Branch Liquid Road. right product for every road, however,
Director, was held on Sept. 18 in Chat- it has met his expectations so far and he
tanooga. “We are trying to extend is hoping it will last for another 10 to 15
the life of the roads to 30 or years.
Dagoberto Barrios, Regional Sales Man- 40 years because that goes
ager for SealMaster, and Shawn Lindsey, with my budget,” Lindsey
City of Athens Public Works Director, said. “So if we only pave
presented information about SealMaster enough to replace roads on
Sealcoating: Liquid Road Asphalt Pave- a 40 year cycle and they are
ment Sealer. only lasting on average 25
years, then we need to increase funding or
“If you maintain roads, they last for 20 increase the useful life of the pavement.”
to 40 years. Preventative maintenance will
more than double the life cycle of your Lindsey used a Green Development
asphalt pavement and provide maximum Grant to initially fund the purchase of
curb appeal,” Barrios said. the necessary equipment. He has gener-
ously offered to host other Public Works
Lindsey shared his community’s quest Departments considering the purchase as
to extend the life of each road. After test-
Young Professionals Lead by Example By Britt Elmore
As chair of the new Young Professionals the YP team put together for the 2015 Public Works
Committee for the Tennessee Chapter of Tennessee state conference included a corn Development Resource Center
APWA, the mission is to encourage young hole tournament, a waste walk, and an ex- 1250 Market Street, Suite 2100
people to be involved, train the next gener- cursion with Pints & Pedals. On top of this Chattanooga, TN 37402-2713
ation, and retain young professionals in the we will assist other chapters and branches (423) 643-6048
public works sector. This will be achieved in establishing young professional groups, elmore_b@chattanooga.gov
through young professional engagement promote YPs for chapter and national Committee members:
throughout the state of Tennessee and committees, and promote YPs attendance Lauran Canacaris, Marketing Manager,
the region as a whole. The committee will at the National Expo. We look forward to LDA
create fun and exciting events to encourage this exciting challenge and appreciate the Logan Elmore, Water Quality Specialist,
young professional involvement. Our team opportunity to help future leaders in public City of Chattanooga
will strive to incorporate established mem- works succeed. David Johnson, Assistant Director
bers of our public works community into Young Professionals Committee: of Parks Maintenance, City of
meetings and networking sessions to give Britt Elmore, Committee Chair Chattanooga
the young professionals a chance to gain Jennifer Norton, Water Quality Specialist,
valuable knowledge. A few of the examples Civil Engineer - Stormwater City of Chattanooga
City of Chattanooga, Department of
View online at tnpublicworks.com 21
Charlene DeSha, Executive Director of their stormwater program. TNSA is look- from MS4s to help make the new permit
ing for feedback on ways to help improve more defined, more efficient, and more
TNSA, spoke on the growth of the orga- our stormwater jobs and help members effective. Please send any MS4 permit com-
nization and new services it provides. A succeed. A TNSA membership drive is cur- ments to Amy Murray or Robby Karesh
new survey is online (www.tnstormwater. rently underway. as soon as possible. TDEC is now offering
org); please take the time to complete it. permanent stormwater design training
TNSA has also set up a file sharing area Robby Karesh, statewide stormwater classes across the state. For more informa-
on the website to assist communities with coordinator for the Tennessee Department tion, please visit www.tdec.net.
forms and data other MS4s use to execute of Environment and Conservation, spoke
their stormwater programs. The Tennessee on upcoming meetings across the state de- Several upcoming events were an-
Association of Broadcasters program is still signed to have a more effective and efficient nounced and the meeting concluded with a
going strong. This is an excellent way for permit. The current MS4 permit expired in tour of the facility.
Lower East Branch Meets in Chattanooga By Molly Gilbert
The Lower East Branch Quarterly ing equipment, training well as to allow their employees to shadow
Meeting, sponsored by SealMaster, and his staff and a little trial his crew.
welcomed by Justin Holland, Deputy and error, he now devotes
Administrator of Public Works in the City 25 percent of his budget to Lindsey emphasized that it is not the
of Chattanooga and Lower East Branch Liquid Road. right product for every road, however,
Director, was held on Sept. 18 in Chat- it has met his expectations so far and he
tanooga. “We are trying to extend is hoping it will last for another 10 to 15
the life of the roads to 30 or years.
Dagoberto Barrios, Regional Sales Man- 40 years because that goes
ager for SealMaster, and Shawn Lindsey, with my budget,” Lindsey
City of Athens Public Works Director, said. “So if we only pave
presented information about SealMaster enough to replace roads on
Sealcoating: Liquid Road Asphalt Pave- a 40 year cycle and they are
ment Sealer. only lasting on average 25
years, then we need to increase funding or
“If you maintain roads, they last for 20 increase the useful life of the pavement.”
to 40 years. Preventative maintenance will
more than double the life cycle of your Lindsey used a Green Development
asphalt pavement and provide maximum Grant to initially fund the purchase of
curb appeal,” Barrios said. the necessary equipment. He has gener-
ously offered to host other Public Works
Lindsey shared his community’s quest Departments considering the purchase as
to extend the life of each road. After test-
Young Professionals Lead by Example By Britt Elmore
As chair of the new Young Professionals the YP team put together for the 2015 Public Works
Committee for the Tennessee Chapter of Tennessee state conference included a corn Development Resource Center
APWA, the mission is to encourage young hole tournament, a waste walk, and an ex- 1250 Market Street, Suite 2100
people to be involved, train the next gener- cursion with Pints & Pedals. On top of this Chattanooga, TN 37402-2713
ation, and retain young professionals in the we will assist other chapters and branches (423) 643-6048
public works sector. This will be achieved in establishing young professional groups, elmore_b@chattanooga.gov
through young professional engagement promote YPs for chapter and national Committee members:
throughout the state of Tennessee and committees, and promote YPs attendance Lauran Canacaris, Marketing Manager,
the region as a whole. The committee will at the National Expo. We look forward to LDA
create fun and exciting events to encourage this exciting challenge and appreciate the Logan Elmore, Water Quality Specialist,
young professional involvement. Our team opportunity to help future leaders in public City of Chattanooga
will strive to incorporate established mem- works succeed. David Johnson, Assistant Director
bers of our public works community into Young Professionals Committee: of Parks Maintenance, City of
meetings and networking sessions to give Britt Elmore, Committee Chair Chattanooga
the young professionals a chance to gain Jennifer Norton, Water Quality Specialist,
valuable knowledge. A few of the examples Civil Engineer - Stormwater City of Chattanooga
City of Chattanooga, Department of
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