Bigger Better boma

e-News

vol 4 | issue 2 Summer 2014

Whatrsquos Inside

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Getting to Know Your Board

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MC Realty Group Takes Home

LEEP Award

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BOMA KC Seeking Board

Nominations

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EPA Identifying Lead Based

Paint Hazards

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KC Downtown Parking Update

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BOMI Courses Fall 2014

BOMA HONORS JIM RUFFINI PROPERTY MANAGER AND ALLIED MEMBER OF THE YEAR

Since 2006 BOMA Kansas Citys membership has nominated members for the James Ruffini Property Manager and Allied Member of the Year Those nominated have shown their support of BOMA Kansas City by volunteering their time and resources to the organization This year BOMA KC is proud to recognize Shelly Lemon Highwoods Properties as the 2014 James Ruffini Property Manager of the Year amp Nick Baldi KC Window Film as the 2014 Allied Member of the Year Shelly has been a BOMA Member since 2006 and has 19 years property management experience Her portfolio 9 commercial office buildings in excess of 500000 square feet She served as BOMA Board Director SectTreasurer 2nd Vice President amp 1st Vice President Committee Chair Education Co-Chair of Membership Member of Golf Holiday and Website Committees Shelly was instrumental in working with BOMA International in the development of BOMA KC Emerging Professionals As Education Chair she created policies and strengthened the relationship with BOMI International She made great strides improving the marketing materials and promotion of BOMA Kansas Cityrsquos education classes on a regional level Since moving to Kansas City in 1995 Nick committed himself and his resources to the community In 1997 Nick started Auto Glass amp Tint Shop and KC Window Film Since joining BOMA in 2008 Nick has been the backbone of the social committee For many years he has donated his time and efforts to help organize cook supply and set up tents for the tailgate parties and 1st Friday events He is instrumental in assisting with the coordination of the donated durable goodstoys for the holiday party and also has been the holiday party dessert sponsor the past several years Nickrsquos involvement in the community extends itself to his involvement with the fraternal organizations of Masons and the Shrine (since 1974) and their support of the 22 Shrine hospitals for children Nick is now the CFO for Ararat Shrine in Kansas City and 3rd Vice President of the International Shrine Treasurers Association Nickrsquos community efforts have involved many other organizations that support children Crossroads Academy Childrenrsquos Campus of Kansas City Women Crises Shelter and the Ronald McDonald House among others Nickrsquos generosity to the community is quiet but committed

BOMA would like to recognize all James Ruffini Property Manager and Allied Member of the Year nominees They represent the best in the commercial real estate industry through their leadership and personal integrity Pictured L to R Shelly Lemon Highwoods Properties Joni Cross Zakovich Copaken Brooks Janet Woodward Colliers International Nick Baldi KC Window Film Ben Williams Devine Janitorial Service Congratulations to all on your awards and nominations

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monthrsquos edition We reserve the right to edit or rewrite material submitted

Submit any suggestions comments or questions to Katie Cone BAE

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BOMA MEMBER NEWS

Getting to Know

Your Board Clo Whitaker Owner Servpro OlatheLenexa

1 What are your hopes and dreams for 2014

Professionally My hope is to continue to help Servpro of Olathe team members deliver an outstanding customer experience Being part of accomp l i sh ing t ha t i s energizing and a lot of fun Personally I want to take time to count my blessings and be grateful for what I have every day I also want to enjoy a great reunion with family and friends this fall at our sons wedding in Carmel Valley California We are gaining a wonderful new daughter 2 But someday you would like to experience Go on a live aboard sailing and dive trip with my family

3 Who is the one person you would like to be more like Our daughter Kelsey She approaches every day with joy wonder and openness to the days adventure She is strong beautiful and

fearless

4 You canrsquot live without People to love opportunities to help t ime outdoors and something new to learn

5 What are you most proud of My families both immediate and my 17 year old Servpro of Olathe family I would do just about

anything for them

6 Greatest fear or What do you enjoy doing most outside

of work and BOMA My greatest fear at this very moment is that people will actually take the time to read my bio in this newsletter Do you think that would fly Or Raccoons are my greatest fear today Two of them are in my attic right now playing in my insulation Questions for Clo Contact her clowhitakerservproolathelenexacom

Mission Statement Our Mission is to actively and responsibly

promote and represent our members interests in the commercial real estate

industry through advocacy professional development and specialized services

2013-2014 Officers

President Tom Corso

MC Realty Group LLC

1st Vice President Brandi Battese Cassidy Turley

2nd Vice President Colleen Sliffe

Carrow Real Estate Services KC

SecretaryTreasurer Cynthia Sickman Cassidy Turley

Past President Jackie Older-Hefner

MC Realty Group LLC

Directors

Austin Baier CBRE

Steve Batterton Zimmer Real Estate Services LC

Kim Cohen Cushman amp Wakefield | NorthMarq

Emily Dolence Highwoods Properties

Dwayne Martz Martz Bros Snow Management

Chris Nelson USFP Property Management

Gary Schlotzhauer KessingerHunter

Jeannette Vahle Copaken Brooks

Clo Whitaker Servpro OlatheLenexa

MC Realty Group Takes Home LEEP Award MC Realty Group LLC was been selected by the Lighting Energy Efficiency in Parking (LEEP) Campaign as an award winner for ldquoHighest Absolute Annual Savings in a Retrofit at a Single Parking Structurerdquo for the IRS Facility Parking Garage The LEEP Campaign Awardsrsquo Recognition event was held on April 15 2014 at the IFMA Facility Fusion Conference and Expo Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center Washington DC The Lighting Energy Efficiency in Parking (LEEP) Campaign is a program offering free guidance and recognition to facility owners interested in implementing energy efficient lighting solutions in their park-ing facilities Organizations that do not directly own or manage parking lots or structures are eligible to join the campaign as supporting partners The US Department of Energy Better Buildings Alliance is providing technical support to the campaign and its participants

To become part of the campaign submit the registration form here Join today at no cost and learn how you can start saving

WHATrsquoS HAPPENING B O M A K a n s a s C i t y B o a r d D i r e c t o r P o s i t i o n

Calling all leaders BOMA Kansas Cityrsquos success is built upon the hard work dedication and vision of its leaders especially its Board of Directors The term of office would be September 2014 to August 2017 All members in good standing are eligible to serve on the Board and this could be the year you take your membership to the next level If you have an interest in participating at the BOMA KC Board level or if you would like to recommend someone who is of high integrity goal oriented impeccable character a self-starter well-prepared able to allow the free exchange of ideas conscientious a team player and willing to contribute his or her time and energy to the ongoing success of our organization please contact this yearrsquos Nominating Committee Chair Jackie Older-Hefner (Jdolder-hefnermcrealtykccom) or Katie Cone BOMA BAE at (baebomakcorg) Upon nomination candidates are asked to submit a personal statement about their experience within the industry as well providing insight into their interest in BOMA leadership Candi-dates are also required to submit a letter of support from his or her employer and a letter of recommendation from a fellow BOMA Kansas City member The deadline to submit nominations is Monday July 7 2014

BOMA BOARD OFFERS MEMBERSHIP INCENTIVE FOR PROPERTY MANAGERS BUILDING OWNERS

Do you have a colleague that is a lsquolittle on the fencersquo about joining BOMA Beginning September 1 BOMA will begin their 16-for-12 promotion for new PrincipalAdditional Members A lsquoPrincipalrsquo member is the first individual representative of a member company involved in office building ownership management development leasing or marketing and is the only member having voting privileges An lsquoAdditional Membershiprsquo is a company which has an existing Principal Member and they may involve an unlimited number of additional representatives from their firm in BOMA Kansas City They are known as Additional Members They may exercise their companyrsquos vote in the absence of their Principal Member and may hold office A new Principal member (a company which currently does not hold a membership with BOMA) would pay $1015 An Additional Member would pay $640 Both would receive 16 months of membership ndashthatrsquos 4 months FREE Email BAE Katie Cone for a member application today

WHATrsquoS HAPPENING EPA Publishes an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the Framework for Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Public and Commercial Buildings

On May 30 2014 the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published in the Federal Register an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking public comment on the ldquoFramework for Identifying and Evaluating Lead-Based Paint Hazards From Renovation Repair and Painting Activities in Public and Commercial Buildings The Framework describes an approach for identifying and evaluating hazards created by renovations of public and commercial buildings The Framework also describes how the analyses under this approach would be performed and presents results of some preliminary analyses that evaluated the impact of different variables on exposure estimates for young children The EPA will consider these comments as the agency determines whether hazards are created by public and commercial building renovations and if appropriate develop proposed requirements To read the Federal Register announcement and the Framework document and make comments please go to httpwww2epagovleadframework-identifying-and-evaluating-lead-based-paint-hazards-renovation-repair-and-painting EPA will consider all public comments as it continues the process of assessing whether or not ldquohazardsrdquo are created by public and commercial building renovations Public comments are due on or before June 30 2014 By July 2015 EPA plans to propose nationwide legal requirements to reduce any hazards if found Such new requirements would also undergo public review and comment and would most likely stem from the current EPA Lead Renovation Repair and Painting (LRRP) ruleat httpwww2epagovlead Currently EPArsquos Lead Renovation Repair and Painting rule applies to paid contractors working in pre-1978 housing and a small subset of public and commercial buildings specifically buildings where children under 6 years old spend significant amounts of time such as daycare centers and schools (commonly called ldquochild-occupied facilitiesrdquo) The rule requires that renovators are trained in the use of lead safe work practices renovators and construction firms be certified providers of renovation training be accredited and that renovators follow specific work practice standards It includes provisions for the retention of compliance records and the verification of compliance with work practice obligations as well as pre-renovation education requirements (ie the distribution of EPA pamphlets and document compliance) Additional information can be found on the EPArsquos website athttpwwwepagovleadpubsrenovationhtm The Buildersrsquo Association is an EPA and Kansas Lead Renovation Repair and Painting (LRRP) accredited training provider For more information please contact Phil Shoemaker Safety Health and E n v i r o n m e n t a l S e r v i c e s D i r e c t o r a t 8 1 6 - 5 9 5 -

4195or pshoemakerbuildersassociationcom

Information provided by The Builders Association

WHATrsquoS HAPPENING

Do you have press releases news or events you would like to share with BOMA members Submit your information to Katie by the 30th of

the month for inclusion in the following months newsletter

Thank you for serving as our education lunch sponsor for the BOMI Environmental Health amp

Safety Course

City approves new parking regulations in response to increased downtown activity residents and construction The City of Kansas City Missouri Public Works Department advises that newly updated parking regulations and increased enforcement will affect downtown motorists The City Council approved several traffic ordinance changes last week due to increased activity residents and construction in downtown Kansas City Theres a lot going on downtown right now and a number of challenges due to construction said Parking Manager Bruce Campbell We hope that visitors business owners and residents of downtown Kansas City will continue to work with us to keep roads accessible The recently-approved regulations limit the time drivers can park in passenger and property loading zones and require use of emergency flashers for the duration of loading or unloading In addition the regulations prohibit parking within eight feet of a streetcar track or any public transit station including bus stops and streetcar stations Motorists found in violation of these regulations may be towed and fined as much as $500 We want to help motorists learn how parking will be affected by the streetcar now to mitigate potential parking issues when it starts operating said Councilman Russ Johnson Police will begin enforcing these new regulations immediately In addition officers will crack down on vehicles illegally parked in no parking zones or blocking lanes of traffic To make parking downtown easier last winter the City launched Parkmobile a mobile app that lets motorists pay for any of the Citys 1500 metered parking spots with their smartphone To use the Parkmobile system individuals can register for free at wwwparkmobilecom or their smartphones app store Once registered they can use the mobile app the Internet or a toll free number - 877-PARK-HLP or 877-727-5457 - to pay for parking They can also select the option to receive alerts and reminders 15 minutes prior to expiration of their parking session