SITE Improvement Association

	Welcome to SITE Improvement Association
MISSION STATEMENT - SITE is dedicated to the enhancement of the construction industry by promoting and advancing its members through its involvement in labor, government and community relations, education, and by providing networking opportunities. MEMBERSHIP - If you are interested in becoming a member, feel free to contact Stefanie at stefanie@sitestl.org and a membership packet will be sent to your company. NEWSLETTER - Click here to view the most current version.

NEWS

NEW CELL PHONE REGULATIONS FOR COMMERCIAL DRIVERS

While Missouri legislators are working on creating new laws, one measure that went into effect at the beginning of January impacts all construction companies operating in the state. The use of cell phones by drivers of any commercial vehicles licensed to carry 10,000 pounds or more is now prohibited. Commercial drivers cannot reach for, hold or dial a mobile phone while operating their vehicles on the road, temporarily stopped in traffic or sitting at a stoplight waiting to proceed.

The only time a commercial driver may use the mobile/cell phone is when the vehicle is stopped in a parking area or in emergencies to notify law enforcement.

Mark sure all your commercial drivers are aware of the new law before they take off in their vehicles. The fines cover both drivers and companies for whom the drivers work. Those penalties range upwards of $2,750 for drivers to $11,000 for companies per occurrence.

Al Hrabosky to be the January Membership Meeting Speaker

SITE's January 11th General Memberhsip Meeting will feature Al "The Mad Hungarian" Hrabosky as the speaker. Please join us as Al will provide some of his insight on how the Cardinals will do in 2012, the year the team starts the season without MVP Albert Pujols. For more information please call Stefanie at the SITE office at 314-966-2950, or select the READ MORE link below

SITE Improvement Association Announces New Officers for 2012

SITE Improvement Association is pleased to announce its officers for 2012 (from left to right): Jim Fitzgerald of N. B. West Contracting has been elected as Vice-President, Peggy McGrath of TraMar Contracting has been elected as Secreatary/Treasurer, and Tom Milne of Oreo & Botta Concrete has been elected as President.

Earthmoving Div. News – from Schaefer-Meyer Grading Div., Inc.

Due to the impact of the lengthy economic downturn in our industry and overall, Schaefer-Meyer Grading Div., Inc. has come to a difficult, but judicious business decision. A major fleet reduction of equipment will be done and handled by Ritchie Bros Auctioneers on Fri., December 16, 2011. However, to clarify, Schaefer-Meyer Grading will indefinitely remain open and will review bid invites as determined. For more information and/or details of our equipment included in this December auction, please call our office direct at 314-837-1607, or visit Ritchie Bros website at www.rbauction.com. Our prayers for economic upturn soon!

Sincerely,

Cindy McClintock / Buddy Schaefer

Schaefer-Meyer Grading Div., Inc.

Ofc. 314-837-1607 / Fax 314-837-0782

SITE has a Linkedin Page

SITE Improvement Association has created a Linkedin Page for discussion of construction issues and announcements. If you have a Linkedin account and wish to join the group, search for the SITE Improvement Association group page and make a request to join, or contact Mark Bullock at mark@sitestl.org, or 314-966-2950

NOTICE OF INTENDED SALE & NOTICE OF RIGHTS

According to Missouri Law, the owner of the residential property is required to record a notice of intended sale in the office of the Recorder of Deeds no later than 45 days prior to the intended sale date. All subcontractors/ suppliers are required to file their notice of rights at least five days prior to the sale date in order to preserve their lien rights. Click on "read more" to fill out either form.

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