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News & Events Continuing Professional Development Courses

              P. Dean Otworth, P.E., P.S.

              2007 County Engineer of the Year Award

             "For his many hours of work devoted to the

              Association most notably the

            Handbook update"   

BR 86/87 Updates Conference Information

                                                                                                                         

Ohio Sweeps Awards at 2008 NACE Annual Meeting In Portland, OR

Congratulations to the following Award Recipients:

 


From left to right: Doug Reinhart,
Sue Irwin, Bert Dawson (not
pictured: Jeff Stauch)

Bert Dawson, P.E., P.S., Columbiana County Engineer

NACE Urban County Engineer of the Year

 

Doug Reinhart, P.E., P.S., Auglaize County Engineer

NACE Rural County Engineer of the Year

 

Jeff Stauch, P.E., P.S., Assistant Union County Engineer &

Sue Irwin, Union County Engineer's Office Business Manager

NACE Project Manager of the Year

 

 

 David Lynd (left), James Beasley (right)

2007 CEAO Service Award

James Beasley, P.E., P.S.

ODOT Director and Former Brown County

Engineer 1981 - 2007

"For his many years of outstanding service and dedication"

 

 

2007 CEAO Service Award and

2007 CEAO Lifetime Achievement Award

Don Carnes, P.E., P.S.

Ross County Engineer 1983 - 2007

"For his many years of outstanding service and dedication"

 

 

2007 CEAO Employee of the Year

James Bingman

Road Superintendent

Pickaway County Engineer's Office

"For his many years of service devoted to various projects for the Association"



2008 CEAO Officers
Left to Right: Thomas Beck, Richland County Engineer and CEAO Treasurer; Dean Ringle, Franklin County Engineer and CEAO 2nd Vice President; Governor Strickland; Richard Marsico, Mahoning County Engineer and CEAO President; Fereidoun Shokouhi, Champaign County Engineer and CEAO 1st Vice President; Dean Otworth, Highland County Engineer and 2007 CEAO Engineer of the Year; not pictured: David Lynd, Lawrence County Engineer and CEAO Immediate Past President


Mark Zimmerman named new Seneca County Engineer

Click Here for Mark's Bio

 

 

 

Charlie Ortman named new Ross County Engineer

Click Here for Charlie's Bio

 

 

 


Todd Cluxton named new Brown County Engineer
Click Here for Todd's Bio


Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Courses for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors

The next CPD Sessions will be offered in March, April, and May of 2008. 

 

Click Here to Register for the 2008 Spring CPD Seminars

 

Check out other conferences on our website for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits offered.

 

News & Events

 

Union County

Engineer's Employees Win National Awards

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ODOT Gusset Plate Presentation

Click Here for Presentation

Click Here for Video (requires Windows Media Player) Approx. download time 4 minutes

 

ARTBA Special Report:  Commission Releases Major Transportation Overhaul Proposal

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Franklin County

County Wants Tires Out of Landfills, Back on the Road

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Final Rule on Sign Retroreflectivity Issued and Sign Retroreflectivity Requirements Have Been Added to the MUTCD

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Hamilton County

Recently Completed Projects

West Road Bridge, 3 span, mse wingwall, arch

Zion Hill Bridge, Spread Box Beams

Oxford Bowstring Arch Rehab.

 

Franklin County

Franklin County Traffic Lights to go "Green"

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Panel:  Increase Gas Tax to Fix Roadways

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Ashland County

County Approves Outside Counsel/Engineer Claims State

Misusing Tax on Fuel

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Coshocton County

Wachtel Announces County Engineer Re-election Filing

Click Here for Article

Click Here for Photo

 

Preble County

Preble County Engineer, Steve Simmons, receives Citizen of the Year Award

Click Here for Description

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Summit County

Summit County Engineer, Greg Bachman, recognized by GAC

Click Here for Article

Click Here for Photo

 

Answers Sought in Pennsylvania Bridge Collapse

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Trumbull County

Newton Falls Covered Bridge Rehabilitation Project

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Defiance County

Geosynthetically Reinforced Soil

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Belmont County

Belmont Represented at GIS Conference

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Allen County

Metcalf Street Bridge Dedication

Click Here for News Release

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Union County

County Engineer Holds Dedication Ceremony for Covered Bridges

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County Engineer Opens New Covered Bridges

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Summit County

Summit County Engineer Receives ASHE Award

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Huron County

Huron County Agencies Getting Together...

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Brown County Engineer Named Director of ODOT

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Fayette County

County plans on upgrades  

http://www.recordherald.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=

 126755&SectionID=1&SubSectionID=&S=1

 

Ross County

Reconstruction complete on Buckskin Covered Bridge

 

Wood County

Road closed' signs mean exactly that
Drivers irk Wood County engineer

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Hancock County

County engineer replacing old salt barn, maintenance garage

http://www.thecourier.com/Issues/2006/Oct/ar_news_101406.asp#story2

 

Trumbull County

Officials to replace weight-limit signs on several bridges .

http://www.vindy.com/content/local_regional/291361467145837.php

Champaign County

Land offering ruffles county engineer:  ODOT wants to sell 68 bypass land north of Route 296

http://www.urbanacitizen.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=142061&SectionID=3&SubSectionID=&S=1 

 

Ashtabula County

County will help Trumbull Township with ditches.

http://www.starbeacon.com/siteSearch/apstorysection/local_story_286130103


Ashtabula County Covered Bridge Festival
:
Family oriented festival, features a tour of 16 covered bridges, crafts, entertainment, farmers market, quilt show, draft horse pull, contests, souvenirs, antique engines, cars and tractors, parade, children's activities and food.
Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: Ashtabula County fairgrounds
Contact Phone #: (440) 576-3769

http://www.coveredbridgefestival.org
 

 

Clinton County

Money crunch means less desirable roadways.

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Athens County

Web page to update travelers on road conditions, closures .. more.

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Guernsey County

"HISTORIC CASSELL "S" BRIDGE PROJECT"

Del George, P.E., P.S. reported that work is underway on the Cassell "S" Bridge project on Peters Creek Road in Guernsey County.  The stone arch bridge was originally built in 1828 and was damaged during the four flood events in 2005.  The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and State Historical Preservation Office (SHPO) approved construction efforts to save the structure.  Guernsey County Engineers office designed the improvements, bid the project and are supervising the construction. The estimated project cost is $1,304,000: 75% from FEMA, 12.5% from Ohio EMA, and 12.5% is Local funds.

 

Del George, P.E., P.S., Guernsey County Engineer is inviting anyone that might be interested in this project to view the progress. The bridge is located 2 miles west of Cambridge, Ohio on US 40.  If additional information is required please contact him at delmarg@gceng.org .

 

Photos showing construction on the bridge:   Photo 1    Photo 2

 

Union County

"Rising Oil Prices Impact Engineer's Program of Work"

Steve Stolte, P.E., P.S. has provided information relating to the problems facing his office as a result of the increased cost of construction and materials.  More...

 

Champaign County

"Losing on Both Sides of the Market"

Fereidoun Shokouhi, P.E., P. S., Champaign County Engineer  has provided information regarding the increase in construction costs that are causing concern for future road maintenance projects.  More...

 

 


                                                 

Conference Presentations

                                                                                                                              

2007 Storm Water Conference Presentations

Pollution Prevention & Good Housekeeping for County-Municipal Operations

Presentation by Mark VanAuken, P.E., Burgess & Niple, Inc.

 

Fishes in Drainage Ditches-What does it mean for the Management of Agricultural Watersheds?

Presentation by Dr. Peter C. Smiley Jr. (Rocky), Ecologist, USDA-ARS, Soil Drainage Research Unit

 

Rapanos vs. U.S.:  Jurisdictional Wetlands: How Do Engineers Avoid Stepping In...Hydric Soils?

Presentation by Kim K. Burke, Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

 

 

2006 CCAO/CEAO Winter Conference Presentations

Load Rating

Presentation by Amjad Waheed, P.E., ODOT

 

2006 Storm Water Conference Presentations

Rural Drainage Issues: Ohio Rural Drainage Advisory Committee Panel Discussion

Presentation by David Brand, P.E., P.S., Madison County Engineer and Committee Co-Chair

 

Rain Gardens - Where Reducing Peak Discharges and Improving Water Quality Mix

By FTC&H

 

Low Impact Development  A Tool for Better Water Quality

By Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District

 

The New Look of Erosion and Sediment Control and The Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan

By ODOT and URS

 

Post Construction Best Management Practices for Highway Transportation Design and Maintenance Considerations

By ODOT and URS

 

2006 Ohio Bridge Conference

BR 86/BR 87 Presentation

 

2006 Ohio Traffic Engineering and Highway Safety Conference

Pavement Marking Presentation

        

               


Important BR 86/87 Updates

 

To:     ALL Bridge Inventory and 

           Inspection Program Users:

 
Re:      Update of Program Version 8
            
     
Click Here to Go To Download Page 
 

Conference Information

DATE

CONFERENCE

LOCATION

2008: April 20 - 24 NACE Conference Portland, Oregon
Hosted by: Oregon Association of County Engineers
& Surveyors
For Conference and Optional Event details: www.countyengineers.org
Golf Outing Saturday, April 19; Corridor Safety Showcase Thursday, April 24, 2008 (separate registration and fees required)

Conference Hotel:  DoubleTree Lloyd Center Hotel, 1000 NE Multnomah, Portland, Oregon 97232
Phone 800/996-0510 or 503/281-6111
Fees: $113 and $118 per night.  Block held until March 25, 2008. 
Location information:  http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-191501995-portland_vacations-i
2008: May 20 Ohio Land Records Modernization Conference & Trade Show (formerly Ohio Tax Map Conference & Trade Show)

Sponsorship Form
Click Here to Complete Sponsorship Form On-Line

Trade Show Cost: $175
Registration Deadline: May 9, 2008

Trade Show Layout

Trade Show Registration Form
Click Here to Register for Trade Show On_Line
Crowne Plaza North Hotel, 6500 Doubletree Rd., Columbus, OH, 43229-1145.
Phone: 614/885-1885;  Fax: 614/885-3813
Hotel Registration Cut-Off Date: Monday, April 28 - Rate: $104 single/double
For Hotel Reservations: Click Here  On the left under the heading "Check Availability" enter LRM where it asks for the Group Code.

Conference Cost: $80
Registration Deadline: May 9, 2008

Click Here to Register for Conference On-Line
2008: June 8 - 10 CCAO/CEAO Annual Summer Conference

There will be no Trade Show at this year's Summer Conference.
 
Conference Information & Activities

Fishing Opportunities Registration Form (directions to the marina will be provided once registration forms have been received)

Sponsorship Opportunities Form

Hospitality Suite Request Form

Renaissance Quail Hollow Resort
11080 Concord-Hambden Road, Painesville, OH 44077 (Lake County)
Phone: 440-497-1100   Toll Free: 800-Hotels1
Hotel Reservation Deadline:  May 18th
Sleeping Room Rate:  $119
For additional hotel information Click Here





2008: July 11 - 15 NACO Annual Conference & Exposition Jackson County, Kansas City, MO
2008: July 24 - 25 Ohio Traffic Engineering & Highway Safety/Access Management Seminar & Trade Show Crowne Plaza North Hotel (formerly the Marriott), 6500 Doubletree Rd., Columbus, OH
Conference, Trade Show, and Hotel Cut-off Date: July 2, 2008
Hotel Sleeping Room Cost: $104 Single/Double rate
2008: Aug. 13 - 14 Ohio Bridge Conference & Trade Show

EXHIBITS will be held in Ballroom IV and Foyer 1 and 2 on day one.  Any exhibitor requiring the use of Hotel electric will be charged a usage fee of $25.00 per day.  See registration form below for additional details.

Trade Show Registration Form


Trade Show Layout

Click Here to Register for Trade Show On-Line
Crowne Plaza North Hotel (formerly the Marriott North), 6500 Doubletree Road, Columbus, OH

Call for Presentations

Submit Presentation Ideas On-Line

EARLY BIRD CONFERENCE FEE: $145 per person due on or before Tuesday, July 22, 2008
ON SITE CONFERENCE FEE:  $155 per person

HOTEL Cut-Off Date:  Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Hotel Reservations must be made directly with Crowne Plaza Hotel by calling (614) 885-1885 or toll free (800) 996-8916.  Group rate is $104 per night.  Check-In Time = 4:00 PM, Check-Out Time = 11:00 AM.  Rooms checking out after 12:00 PM will be assessed a $25 late checkout fee.

SESSIONS are open to both EXHIBITORS & ATTENDANTS and will be held in Ballroom I, II, and III on day one and Ballroom III and IV on day two.

REFRESHMENTS will be provided to both EXHIBITORS & ATTENDANTS on the 1st day and morning of the 2nd day, as well as a lunch on the 2nd day from 12:00 - 1:00 pm.
2008:  Sept. 10 - 12 OHIO GIS Conference & Trade Show

Trade Show Registration Form

Trade Show Layout

Click Here to Register for Trade Show On-Line
Crowne Plaza North Hotel (formerly the Marriott North), 6500 Doubletree Road, Columbus, OH
Sleeping Room Cost: $104 Single/Double

Call for Presentations

Submit Presentation Ideas On-Line

Trade Show, Conference Registration, and Hotel Cut-Off Date:  August 18
Conference Fee:  $245 per person
Trade Show: $495

For additional conferences:

Click Here

Conference Suggestion Box

April 23 - 29, 2006 National County Government Week


Bureau of Worker's Compensation is offering Free Training ~ details


CEAO BRIDGE INSPECTION PROGRAM - 6/29/04 

The CEAO BR86 Inspector PAD for Pocket PC Presentation has been updated. There are also new features available for the Pocket PC Utilities in the bridge program. (Click here)


View the DRAFT COUNTY ACCESS MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS here. 3/21


FORCE ACCOUNT LAW1/29

 

An updated and corrected version of  the CEAO's  force account and other contract changes originally presented in December  has been completed by Fred Vierow, CEAO Legal Counsel.  The updated version includes the revisions to the ODOT force account law contained in HB 70, several corrections, and response to  questions  raised at our December  conference .     

 

 Also included  are the State Auditor's Bulletins  on "Findings for Recovery"  and related force account information.


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