NETC Advisory Committee Meeting

Date & Time: Tuesday, August 23, 2016, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Conference Call: Dial-in 1-866-906-7447, Participant Code: 8626283

Agenda and Documents

Below are links to documents that will be discussed during the meeting. (starred* documents require Advisory Committee approval)

1. Call to Order/Roll Call

2. Open Projects

• 06-4 Preventive Maintenance and Timing of Applications, PI Mogawer: Ending 9/15/16 – No update
• 07-1 In-Place Response Mechanisms of Recycled Layers Due to Temperature and Moisture Variations, PI Daniel: Ended 6/30/2016 – Draft final report received and circulated to the technical committee.  Comments have been received and will be forwarded to the PI.
• 09-2 Effective Establishment of Native Grasses on Roadsides, PI Kuzovkina: The Final Report was reviewed by the Technical Advisory Committee.  It has been accepted with comments and the PI has requested that she be able to share it with her networks freely.
• 09-3 Advanced Composite Materials in New England’s Transportation Infrastructure, PI Lopez-Anido: Project has ended and is complete, draft final report was shared with the technical committee.  Deadline for comments is August 24.
• 10-3 Low Temperature and Moisture Susceptibility of RAP Mixtures with Warm Mix Technology, PI Mogawer: NCE request recently approved by Advisory Committee.  Will begin contract execution process.
• 13-1 Development of High Early-Strength Concrete for Accelerated Bridge Construction Closure Pour Connections, PI Brena: NCE request to 1/14/17 has been approved by Technical Committee.  Will be forwarded to Advisory Committee.
• 13-2 HMA Mixtures Containing Recycled Asphalt Singles (RAS): Low Temperature Fatigue Performance of Plant-Produced Mixtures, PI Mogawer: NCE approved to 12/1/2017, contract extension in process.
• 13-3 Improved Regionalization of Quality Assurance (QA) Functions, PI Dave: NCE approved to 9/30/2016, contract extension in process.  UNH has also requested a line item budget change from Graduate Students to Undergraduate students and the respective benefits adjustments.  This does not represent a change in scope for the project.
• 14-1 Measuring the Effectiveness of Competency Models for Job Specific Professional Development of Engineers & Engineering Technicians, PI Ahmadjian: NCE approved to 12/31/2016, contract extension in process.
• 14-2 Investigation of Northern Long-Eared Bat Roosting Sites on Bridges, PI Civjan: Summer bridge roosting monitoring is underway, as is the Inspection Reporting.  No further updates.
• 14-4 Optimizing Future Work Zones in New England for Safety and Mobility, PI Xie: Task I report accepted by Technical Committee, Task II underway.
• 15-1 Use of Forested Habitat Adjacent to Highways by Northern Long Ear Bats: Proposal evaluation is complete a ballot for advisory committee review is being prepared.
• 15-2 Using the New SHRP2 Naturalistic Driving Study Safety Databases to Examine Safety Concerns for Older Drivers: Proposals have been reviewed and questions have been sent to the project teams.
• 15-3 Moisture Susceptibility Testing for Hot Mix Asphalt Pavements in New England: Initial contract documents drafted, pending NETC Master Agreement modification.
• 15-4 Optimizing Quality Assurance (QA) Processes for Asphalt Pavement Construction: Scope of work development delayed until NETC Program is revised and relaunched.

3. Other Business

• NETC Advisory Meeting – Retreat Follow Up, September, 2016
  • http://doodle.com/poll/9aa7w8zsh5bgwt6z

4. Adjourn

Next Meeting – September 27, 2016, 11 AM – 12 PM

NETC Advisory Committee Meeting

Date & Time: Tuesday, June 28, 2016, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Conference Call: Dial-in 1-866-906-7447, Participant Code: 8626283

Agenda and Documents

Below are links to documents that will be discussed during the meeting. (starred* documents require Advisory Committee approval)

1. Call to Order/Roll Call

2. Open Projects

• 06-4 Preventive Maintenance and Timing of Applications, PI Mogawer: Ending 9/15/16 – Draft Report is being developed by PI for review by Technical Committee
• 07-1 In-Place Response Mechanisms of Recycled Layers Due to Temperature and Moisture Variations, PI Daniel: Ending 6/30/2016 – No update since NCE approved
• 09-2 Effective Establishment of Native Grasses on Roadsides, PI Kuzovkina: Project has ended and is completed, a reminder regarding the Final Report was sent to the PI.
• 09-3 Advanced Composite Materials in New England’s Transportation Infrastructure, PI Lopez-Anido: Project has ended and is complete, a reminder regarding a Final Report was sent to the PI.
• 10-3 Low Temperature and Moisture Susceptibility of RAP Mixtures with Warm Mix Technology, PI Mogawer: NCE Request recently approved by Technical Committee.
• 13-1 Development of High Early-Strength Concrete for Accelerated Bridge Construction Closure Pour Connections, PI Brena: NCE request to 1/14/17 is being reviewed by Technical Committee.
• 13-2 HMA Mixtures Containing Recycled Asphalt Singles (RAS): Low Temperature Fatigue Performance of Plant-Produced Mixtures, PI Mogawer: NCE approved to 12/1/2017, contract extension in process.
• 13-3 Improved Regionalization of Quality Assurance (QA) Functions, PI Dave: NCE approved to 9/30/2016, contract extension in process.
• 14-1 Measuring the Effectiveness of Competency Models for Job Specific Professional Development of Engineers & Engineering Technicians, PI Ahmadjian: NCE approved to 12/31/2016, contract extension in process.
• 14-2 Investigation of Northern Long-Eared Bat Roosting Sites on Bridges, PI Civjan: Summer bridge roosting monitoring is underway, as is the Inspection Reporting.
• 14-4 Optimizing Future Work Zones in New England for Safety and Mobility, PI Xie: Task I report accepted by Technical Committee, Task II underway.
• 15-1 Use of Forested Habitat Adjacent to Highways by Northern Long Ear Bats: RFP reissued, pending TC review of received proposals for research team selection
• 15-2 Using the New SHRP2 Naturalistic Driving Study Safety Databases to Examine Safety Concerns for Older Drivers: RFP issued, pending receipt of proposals
• 15-3 Moisture Susceptibility Testing for Hot Mix Asphalt Pavements in New England: Initial contract documents drafted, pending AC approval of NETC Master Agreement modification
• 15-4 Optimizing Quality Assurance (QA) Processes for Asphalt Pavement Construction: Scope of work development delayed until NETC Program is revised and relaunched.

3. Open Ballots:

	CT	MA	ME	NH	RI	VT
NETC Coordinator Contract Modification						X
10-3 No Cost Extension

4. Other Business

• NETC 06-4, 10-3, 13-2: UMass has requested a budget change for all projects due to a recently renegotiated Federal Rate Contract
  • 26014-1302:
    • F & A         $1031.14
    • Supplies   -$1031.14
  • 26014-1003:
    • F & A         $431.14
    • Supplies   -$431.14
  • 26014-0604:
    • F & A          $788.94
    • Supplies    -$788.94
• NETC Advisory Meeting, July 6, 2016
  • Venue – Teleconference – GoTo Meeting
  • Agenda Items
    • NETC Program Review and Revision
      • Continue discussion of the 6 Questions developed in April
      • Next steps for NETC Coordinator in regards to Tech Transfer
    • NETC Program Goals for 2017
      • Networks/Focus Groups to establish/partner with
      • Implementation Project Selection
    • Role of the Coordinator in 2017

5. Adjourn

Next Meeting – August 23, 2016, 11 AM – 12 PM

NETC Advisory Committee Meeting

Date & Time: Tuesday, March 22, 2016, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Conference Call: Dial-in 1-866-906-7447, Participant Code: 8626283

Agenda and Documents

Below are links to documents that will be discussed during the meeting. (starred* documents require Advisory Committee approval)

1. Call to Order/Roll Call

2. Approval of Minutes

NETC Adv Comm January 26 2016 Draft MINUTES

NETC Retreat February 29 2016 Draft MINUTES

3. Open Projects

• 15-1 RFP to be reissued, pending recommendations of additional Universities to be included in RFP mailing
• 15-4 Technical Committee Meeting Kick-Off

4. Open Ballots:

	CT	MA	ME	NH	RI	VT
13-3 No Cost Extension			X	X	X
15-3 Research Proposals			X	X

5. Other Business

• NETC Advisory Meeting, April 2016
  • Venue – NH DOT Materials and Research Building, 5 Hazen Drive
  • Date – Monday April 18, 2016
  • Agenda Items
    • Coordinator Contract RFP
      • Which states could assume lead agency role
      • What revisions would be needed
    • UVM Coordinator Contract Amendment
    • NETC Program Review and Revision
  • Facilitator – Committee approval needed to approach Nate Kane and MaineDOT
• NETC Advisory Committee Chair – Pending acceptance by M.Sock of RIDOT

6. Adjourn

Next Meeting – May 24, 2016, 11 AM – 12 PM

NETC Advisory Committee Meeting

Date & Time: Tuesday, January 26, 2016, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Conference Call: Dial-in 1-866-906-7447, Participant Code: 8626283

Draft Agenda and Documents

Below are links to documents that will be discussed during the meeting. (starred* documents require Advisory Committee approval)

1. Call to Order/Roll Call

2. Approval of Minutes

NETC Adv Comm December 1 2015 Draft MINUTES*

3. NETC Fund Balance, Transfers and 2015 Contributions

• Update on SPR-3(089) – ME funds to be transferred
• Update on TPF-5(222)
• 2015 Contributions

4.  Policy Committee Approval for 2015 Research Program

• Policy Committee Approval of 2015 Research Program (MA,ME,NH,RI,VT)*
• 2014 ballots needed from MA and VT*

5. Open Projects

• NETC Quarterly Progress Report (TPF Program Standard Format)
• 15-3 Contract Selection – Ballot ready for AC
• 15-1 No proposals submitted, next steps

6. Open Ballots:

• NETC Policies and Procedures Revisions (ballots needed from MA)*

7. Other Business

• NETC Advisory Meeting, February 29th
  • Venue
  • Agenda Items (full agenda to follow at a later date)
  • Facilitator (contract to follow at a later date)
• NETC Advisory Committee Chair
• NETC Lead State

8. General Updates and Reminders

• Action Items 2015
• Reminder to send any implementation of NETC research to NETC@uvm.edu

9. Adjourn

Next Meeting – February 23rd, 2016, 11 AM – 12 PM

 

Next Meeting – January 26, 2016, 11 AM – 12 PM