2016 ANNUAL REPORT

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2016 LICA Looks Back: The Year in Review

LICA salutes Governor Cuomo’s visionand efforts to make the LIRR Third TrackExpansion Project a reality. We join ourpartners at the Right Track for Long Island Coalition in support of this projectto ensure continued economic growth,opportunity and prosperity for our mem-bers and an improved quality of life forall Long Islanders.

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2016 began on a good note as Congress returned to session in January to celebrate the passage of thefirst federal law in over a decade to provide long-term funding for surface transportation infrastruc-ture planning and investment. The Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act authorizes$305 billion in funding for fiscal years 2016 through 2020. With this long-needed federal fundingproviding stability, the state legislature then went to work to develop its own five-year transportationcapital program —the first one in over a decade— and that program was adopted as part of the state’sfiscal budget in April.

Regrettably, the capital program project list which was promised to be released at the time of the budget’s passage, wasnot revealed until several months later, shortly after LICA filed a Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request, a decisionwhich LICA was left little choice but to do, with the end of the construction season quickly approaching.

Governor Andrew Cuomo touted infrastructure as one of his top priorities in 2016. Having a penchant for mega-projects,the Governor exerted his influence to push forward the new Tappan Zee Bridge, the Second Avenue Subway, LaGuardiaAirport reconstruction, the revamped Goethals and Kosciusko bridges, and Long Island Rail Road’s Second Track project(on the Ronkonkoma Line) and the Third Track expansion on the LIRR Main Line. His attention to detail was highlightedas he selected bathroom tiles for the new Long Island Welcome Center off the LIE. This particular project called for itsconstruction to be completed in record-setting time, an accomplishment made possible by the fine (and fast) work ofLICA’s own Peter Scalamandre & Sons, Inc. (see pages 7-8 for more on that project).

At the municipal government level on Long Island, finance instability continued. Both Nassau and Suffolk Counties havefrustrated vendors with long overdue accounts payable for work completed, and attrition of public works staffs seem tocontinue to create further project delivery delays.

On a national level, the presidential campaign was one that will certainly go down in history. Trump, the ultimate victormetaphorically stumped for construction (“build that wall”) and drainage (“drain the swamp”) projects. Following his victory, he pledged to create a trillion dollar infrastructure program. We hope his intention holds true and that he will beable to present a comprehensive and soundly-funded plan for consideration. Senator Chuck Schumer, who was re-electedand then tapped to be the new Senate Minority Leader, stood with LICA in December 2016 and committed to work withthe incoming president on transportation infrastructure needs and gave assurances that he will support dollars in themost responsible manner. 2017 should prove to be an interesting year for our country and our industry. 

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LICA placed ads in various publications throughout 2016to highlight and support ourposition on key issues. Farright is an ad we placed topublicize LICA’s strong support for the proposedLIRR Third Track expansion. 

Above is an ad promoting LICA’s new policy for 2017 which will offer a 30% first year membership discount to any New York State Certified MWBEorganization. This not only supports Governor Cuomo’s call for increaseddiversity, but should aid in attracting new MWBE firms to LICA which willhelp our members meet the Governor’s lofty MWBE contract requirements. 

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LICA is proud to support and encouragegreater opportunity for all certified Minority& Women-Owned Business Enterprises inthe heavy construction industry with a 30%discount on first-year LICA membership forall New York State MWBE organizations. Forfurther details or to apply for membership,visit: www.licanys.org.

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LICA Events .....................  4- Safety Seminar- Annual Meeting & Dinner- Fall Breakfast- PAC Luncheon

Members On the Job ....... 8- Peter Scalamandre & Sons- Metro Paving- Picone Bove JV- Grace Industries

LICA: Advocacy .............. 12- Bellone Clean Water- RebuildNY Now Rally- LICA Goes to Washington- Zeldin’s Safe Bridges Funding- LICA & Labor Hit the Road- LICA Serves on LIMBA Panel- Testimony for Third Track- LICA and ARTBA Events- Bellone’s Economic Boost

New LICA Members& About LICA ............... 16

Helping Members Succeed

In  an  effort  to  help  membersmaximize their full membershippotential,  LICA created  a  newguide entitled Make the Most ofyour LICA Membership.

This  handy  guide  outlines  all the  networking  opportunities,member events, advertising andother  benefits  available  to  ourmembers - most which are freeof charge. To download a copy,click on the JOIN LICA link onthe LICA website homepage at:www.licanys.org.

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Fasten your seatbelts! The year ahead looks to be a bumpy ride… and it’s not solely from the deteriorated road conditions on Long Island. The new Trump Administration has vowed to shake up the status quo. And although no one expectsit to be “business as usual,” our industry is positioned to reap some benefits, withTrump touting the nation’s great need for infrastructure reinvestment. Despitesome questionable choices to head certain federal agencies, Trump did tap a seasoned, well-respected professional to serve as the Secretary of Transportation.Secretary Elaine Chao, a graduate of Long Island’s own Syosset High School,served as the Secretary of Labor during the George W. Bush’s Administration andhas also held many key leadership positions within the DOT.

This year, we anticipate Congress will debate major infrastructure initiatives. New Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has already pledged to LICA that he will work hard to ensure funding is secured for major projects destined for ourregion. LICA is also pleased that several other congressional leaders are workingdiligently to take steps toward fixing the Highway Trust Fund (HTF). With boththe White House and Congress led by the same party, we hope this is the year thatmeaningful regulatory reform will be enacted for project delivery and funding.

On the state level, Governor Andrew Cuomo continues to position himself as thenext infrastructure mega-builder, following the legacy of Robert Moses. Pushingprojects to be completed at a rapid pace, a la the new Tappan Zee Bridge, SecondAvenue Subway, Kosciusko Bridge and the Long Island Welcome Center, Cuomoapparently has no intention of allowing the ink to dry on the imminent final environmental impact study for the Long Island Rail Road Third Track project,before he breaks ground for construction. LICA believes we will see swift move-ment and an award for its construction before the end of 2017. Cuomo is also honchoing the reconstruction for both LaGuardia and Kennedy Airport projects.

Water quality and environmental needs for the state, especially on Long Island, finally appear to be receiving the attention they warrant. Senate Majority LeaderJohn Flanagan and his members are in serious dialogue about providing fundingto address clean water and waste water system upgrades and expansions. LICA estimates the Long Island region needs at least $4 billion over the next five yearsto address just the water and sewer systems in our bi-county region and we willcontinue to advocate vigorously to support funding for these critical projects.

While there is an overemphasis on mega-projects, LICA continues to underscorethe need for traditional projects that maintain our region’s infrastructure andbenefit our economic well-being, the livelihood of our family-owned contractingbusinesses and the local workforce. Our attention will focus on projects that address congestion relief, drainage repair and safety improvements.

Many local elected officials will face the ballot box in 2017 and the current stateof affairs is troublesome. Nassau and Suffolk counties, as well as several townsand villages, are struggling financially and many are also tainted with corruptionscandals and downgraded bond ratings. Meanwhile government partners strugglewith issues due to attrition of employee institutional knowledge and experience.

In the year ahead, LICA will continue to fight for prompt payments to vendors,and highlight the need for expedient and transparent procurement processes. Wealso understand that local municipalities hold the highest market share for theheavy construction industry in our region, therefore LICA will keep the spotlighton local projects to meet the needs of our region and our members.

2016 LICA Safety SeminarAs part of our ongoing commitment to promotesafety and compliance in our industry, LICA waspleased to welcome over 150 attendees at our annual LICA Safety Seminar, held on January 8,2016 at the UPSKY Hotel. The morning session, presented by Brad Sant of the American Road &Transportation Builders Assocation (ARTBA), covered a comprehensive collection of “RoadwaySafety” topics with an interactive presentation forover 80 LICA members and guests.

Our afternoon session featured presentations fromRichard Clarkson, P.E. and Syed Rahman, P.E.from the New York State Department of Environ-mental Conservation (NYSDEC). They addressedthe new guidelines for waste control plans at NewYork State registered C&D debris facilities. The70+ participants listened with interest to the pres-entation and learned that Part 360 Regulations ofthe NYSDEC Materials Management Program aredue to be widely revised in the near future.

With recent local news headlines about concerns about contaminated fill and related water quality issues, this workshop touched upon timely and important topics. LICA is proud to help keep our members and colleagues up-to-date on theserelevant industry issues. Engineers who attended the workshop are also qualified to receive 4 PDH credits.

Photos: (Top to Bottom) Syed Rahman, P.E. of NYSDEC addresses attendees. Brad Sant of ARTBA giving his interactive “Roadway Safety” presentation.(Below) Safety Seminar prticipants listen intently to the information being presented.

2016 LICA Annual Meeting & DinnerThe Long Island Contractors’ Association was pleased to welcome severalprominent elected officials to our Annual Meeting on March 10, 2016, including NY State Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul. The Lt. Governor,who serves as Chair of all New York Regional Economic DevelopmentCouncils (REDC), joined LICA to accept the 2016 LICA Partnership Award on behalf of the Long Island Regional Economic Development Council(LIREDC). This award was given to the LIREDC in recognition of their efforts and success to win funding for critical projects that help ensure future economic growth for our region. In the first five rounds of state-wide competition the LIREDC “won” four out of five times earning a totalof $425 million for 468 various projects. Many of the winning proposalsinclude heavy construction and other infrastructure-based work such assewers and parking garages which should benefit our industry. LICA was also pleased to recognize several key individuals within the LIREDCorganization whose hard work and dedication made these achievementspossible: Kevin Law and Stuart Rabinowitz, Co-Chairs of the LIREDC;Desmond Ryan and Jim Morgo, LIREDC Infrastructure CommitteeWorkgroup Co-Chairs; Cara Longworth, ESD Regional Director; DeniseZani, ESD Project Manager; and Brian Scripture, ESD Economic Development Specialist. 

Senate Majority Leader John J. Flanagan, served as the keynote speakerfor LICA’s Annual Meeting and State Budget Review where he spoke candidly about the challenges of the budgetary process in Albany andsome of the issues that directly affect our industry. Of particular note wasthe Governor’s refusal to sign a transportation MOU last year, and thelack of a five year DOT plan which would allow both municipalities and contractors to plan ahead and execute projects in a more timely fashion.The Senator clearly understood how the lack of an MOU and other suchdelays in Albany have had a negative impact “in the real world” and hehas vowed to continue the fight to remedy these issues. Ideally, he wouldlike to have an MOU signed and delivered in unison with the budget, inorder to accelerate the timeline for getting projects and funding “out thedoor” to the industry, in time for the upcoming construction season. 

Senator Tom Croci, Senator Michael Venditto and Suffolk County Execu-tive Steve Bellone also gave brief remarks and were joined in attendanceby members of the Assembly including David McDonough, Michael Fitzpatrick, Andrew Raia, Joseph Saladino and Kimberly Jean-Pierre.The evening also included a very informative and fiscally thought-provoking presentation about the state budget by guest speaker, E.J.McMahon, President of the Empire Center for Public Policy.

Of course a few minutes were set aside to address some official LICA business. LICA Executive Director Marc Herbst accepted the unanimousvote of membership to renew the expired terms of four board membersfor an additional term on the LICA Board of Directors. They were: PatrickAhern of Edward Ehrbar, Inc., Paul Farino of Kings Park Asphalt Corp.,James Haney III of H&L Contracting LLC and John Lizza of IntercountyPaving Associates. Herbst thanked the board members for their past service and noted his appreciation of their willingness to serve again. 

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Photos: (Top to Bottom) Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul; Senator Tom Croci, Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and LICA Board Member Billy Haugland, Jr. of Grace Industries LLC;LICA Executive Director Marc Herbst, LICA Board Chairman Jim Pratt and Senator John Flanagan.

LICA Fall Breakfast Hits a Home RunOn Friday, September 16th, LICA welcomed more than 200 members, supporters and elected officials to our 2016 LICABi-County Infrastructure Breakfast, at Carlyle on the Green, including Senator Tom Croci—LICA’s 2016 PAC honoree–who said a few words and led the attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance. Executive Director Marc Herbst then began the official program by remarking on the importance of long-term planning and sufficient funding for infrastructure projects.Not only does the massive size, large price tag and complex nature of these projects often demand multi-year plans, butour members, the contractors and subcontractors who build this infrastructure and drive our economy, need this samevisibility in order to maintain a stable workforce and ensure the timely procurement of materials and machinery.

It is for all these reasons that Herbst, on behalf of the LICA board of directors, publicly thanked our local leaders andelected officials. Their efforts helped ensure that important legislation such as the FAST Act was passed. LICA also praisedGovernor Cuomo and our state legislators for approving funding for the state’s new 5-year capital program – the largesttransportation plan in the state’s history. He also applauded everyone’s commitment to moving several important “mega-projects” forward including the LIRR Second Track  and Third Track projects, East Side Access and the renovation of LaGuardia Airport, among others.

In honor of these accomplishments and as a thank you for their ongoing efforts in the battle to fight for local infrastructureneeds, Herbst presented each official in attendance with a full size bat engraved with the message “Going to Bat for LongIsland Infrastructure” from the Long Island Contractors’ Association. Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan was the firstto receive this symbolic award and spoke briefly about the efforts he was putting forth in Albany to support infrastructure.

Guest SpeakersNassau County Executive Ed Mangano was LICA’s first guest speaker. He thanked all the Senators present for their help to secure funding for important projects like the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum and the Bay Park Sewage TreatmentPlant, noting that several LICA members here today were currently working on the Bay Park project. To date, Manganosaid $460 million in contracts have been awarded for this project with an additional $175 million to be bid out in themonths ahead. Mangano believes the single most important project for Nassau County and our environment is the oceanoutfall pipe and noted they were preparing to bid out for a study to determine if the existing outfall pipe can be utilizedand re-purposed, substantially reducing costs. In closing, he urged all the legislators to come together to approve his pro-posed $275 million capital plan, remarking “The time is now to come together and work for the betterment of the people.”

Photo: (L to R Standing) Congressman Peter King, Senator Todd Kaminsky, Senator Phil Boyle, Senator Jack Martins, Senator Carl Marcellino, Senator John Flanagan, LICA’s Marc Herbst, Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, Senator Tom Croci, Congressman Lee Zeldin, Senator Michael Venditto, Congressman Steve Israel, Nassau County DA Madeline Singas, Assemblyman David McDonough. (Seated) Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter, Assemblyman Michael Montesano,Nassau Comptroller George Maragos, Long Beach City Manager Jack Schnirman, Assemblyman Michael Fitzpatrick, Assemblyman Andrew Raia, AssemblywomanKimberly Jean-Pierre, Assemblywoman Michaelle Solanges, Assemblyman Joseph Saladino, Assemblyman Chuck Lavine, and Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone.

Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-01) introduced his colleague, CongressmanPeter King (R, NY-02). Congressman King shared his thoughts with thecrowd on the current presidential campaign, noting that it would be one ofthe most exciting, controversial, and “thought about” elections in history. Healso took great pride in noting that Long Island’s own Hofstra University(one of our LICA Breakfast Sponsors) would be the focus of the entire countrywhen they host the first debate between the two main candidates. He urgedeveryone to tune into the debate and listen to both candidates on the issues.

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone wrapped up the breakfast programnoting that despite tight budgets, infrastructure goes hand-in-hand with two of his two top priorities: water quality and economic development. Bellonewas pleased to note that local leaders were working together to help advancesome of the most important infrastructure projects including an outfall pipeand the “sewering” of homes on the south shore of Suffolk County. Over thenext 12-16 months, Bellone expects to let over $100 million in new construc-tion projects, plus another $200 million for the outfall pipe investment. And,thanks to many of the state and federal leaders in the room, Suffolk has anadditional $383 million in Superstorm Sandy recovery funds for projects that will be let over the next two years. He ended his remarks by stressing theneed to identify a recurring funding source to support a local infrastructurefund, noting that he has no desire to make plans that sit on a shelf. “What really matters is getting stuff done and growing our economy”.

As part of the breakfast event, LICA also honored Congressman Steve Israel(D, NY-03) for his service and support of “all things Long Island” as Israelprepared to retire from Congress. As a token of LICA’s appreciation, Herbst presented the Congressman with a Long Island themed gift basket andtraded in his mock New York to Washington DC Amtrak ticket for a HamptonJitney Winery Tour ticket, far more suitable for his retirement!

LICA PAC HonorsSenator Tom CrociThe 2016 LICA PAC Luncheon held on November 3, 2016 to honor  SenatorTom Croci was a resounding success.The Senator expressed his thanks tothe LICA Board and our members forall the work they do and the supportwe provide by advocating for soundinfrastructure investments. Duringbrief comments, Senator Croci vowedto make sure Albany continues to provide funding for key infrastructureprojects, such as sewers for SuffolkCounty. Croci also noted the importantrole infrastructure will play in our efforts to keep both our youth and ourretired residents here on Long Island. LICA was pleased to show its supportfor this outstanding candidate.

Photos: (Left to Right, Top to Bottom) SenatorCroci with LICA Chairman James J. Pratt, III;with LICA Board Member Jason Golden of 110Sand Company; with Joseph K. Posillico of Posillico, Inc.; and with Billy Haugland, Jr. ofGrace Industries. (Group shot) Senator Crociwith PAC Luncheon attendees showing supportfor Mission United—a program of the United Wayof Long Island which helps military veterans. 

Photos: (Top) LICA Executive Director Marc Herbst and Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan. (Bottom,L and R) LICA Deputy Executive Director Sheryl Buro with  Senator Tom Croci and with AssemblymanJoseph Saladino. (Center, Bottom) LICA Executive Director Marc Herbst with Congressman Steve Israel. 

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Long Island Welcome CenterPETER SCALAMANDRE & SONS, INC.It seemed only right that a new state-of-the-art Long Island WelcomeCenter (NYSDOT #D263143, 2022490) which sits between exits 51and 52 of the LIE, should be built by a long-time Long Islander suchas LICA member Peter Scalamandre & Sons Inc. (PSSI). So whenPeter—LICA’s longest serving board member—and his crew (headedby General Superintendent Tom Hayes) were awarded the contract,we knew it would be something for all of Long Island to be proud of.As a high priority project for Governor Cuomo, this highly visibleworksite went from “dirt to done” in less than five months. Aftermoving 20,000+ yards of earth during excavation to completingevery detail of the 15,000 square foot building and its 135 parkingspaces, this project is a testament to the hard work, experience andcraftsmanship of PSSI and all the LICA members and labor partnersthat worked alongside them on this project.

on the job

LICA Members atWork on Long IslandLICA members have won contracts for some of the largest, most important andhigh-profile infrastructure projects aroundthe Long Island region including the LIRRSecond Track project, the Bay Park SewageTreatment Plant, the reconstruction of Rt.347 and dozens more. Our association isknown for it’s long list of reliable, reputableand responsible general and sub-contractors—many which are multi-generational family businesses who helped build this Island.LICA is proud to represent these profession-als who, together with our supportive Supplier and Associate members, make itpossible to deliver projects on-time and on-budget with quality workmanship, experienceand professionalism second to none. 

These pages highlight just a few of the manyprojects some of our members worked onthroughout 2016.

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PICONE BOVE JVLICA member Picone Bove JV is  on thejob installing a temporary bridge as thefirst phase of a project that will fully replace the Rt. 110 Bridge which crossesover Rt. 27 (Sunrise Highway). The $23million design-build project will feature a wider span with larger shoulders and asidewalk to improve pedestrian safety.Vertical clearance above Rt. 27 will alsobe increased in an effort to reduce the potential of trucks striking the bridge.

Rt 110/Rt 27 Bridge

BJK USTA National Tennis CenterMETRO PAVING LLC TAKES CENTER COURTDennis Kellerman, President of LICA member Metro Paving LLC, maynot know much about tennis but he sure knows how to work his asphalt.Just ask him about the special mix and “perfect pitch” his crew had toachieve in order to lay the critical foundation for one of the most famoussporting surfaces in all of tennis - Center Court in Arthur Ashe Stadium.For more than two months, the project couldhave been re-named the “LICA National TennisCenter” as Metro Paving worked alongside sev-eral other LICA members at this world famoussports facility: Rason Asphalt, headed by LICAboard member James Haney, III, was the keyasphalt supplier and Kellerman’s Metro Pavingwas on the job as a sub-contractor for anotherLICA member, Ruttura & Sons, who were busyoverseeing other key projects like relocating theUS Open Court of Champions wall and walkway.

But, as pros in every sport know, it’s all about the preparation. And beforeMetro Paving could claim their success for a job well done, they had toovercome numerous logistical challenges and multiple “can’t miss” deadlines to get Center Court - as well as several other show courts andadjacent parking lots - ready for the 2016 US Open. Metro relied on theirexperienced team and the help of many LICA labor partners includingIUOE Local 138, Laborers Local 1298 and Operating Engineers Local 15. 

Photos: (Left) Dennis Kellerman of Metro Paving onCenter Court at the BJK USTA National Tennis Center. (Above) Picone Bove JV at work on the Rt. 110/Rt. 27bridge. (Page right) Grace Industries crews reconstructthe next phase of Route 347.

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Route 347 ReconstructionGRACE INDUSTRIES LLCThe reconstruction of Route 347 reads like a “who’s who” of LICAmembership, featuring the work of several LICA general contractorsincluding: Peter Scalamandre & Sons, Inc., Posillico Inc. (with twocontracts) and most recently, Grace Industries LLC, who also wonthe bid on the initial phase of this long-awaited design-build project. 

For this $39.2 million phase of reconstruction (Project#005422/D900014) Grace Industries will be improving the safety, mobility andenvironmental impact of Route 347 from Mount Pleasant Road toTerry Road in Smithtown. This includes the addition of a continuousthird travel lane in each direction, improved collection and treatmentof storm water runoff, and major intersection improvements, as wellas a separate shared-use bike and pedestrian path and enhanced busstops for transit riders. A new “Green Stop” is also part of the project,providing a resting area, benches, shaded canopy, bike racks and more.

Sound walls on both the north and south sides of Route 347 will be installed to help mitigate noise and phase 2 of this project calls fornew solar LED lighting, handsome streetscape plantings, decorativecenter medians, pavement and pedestrian signal poles. 

Grace Industries (whose Billy Haugland Jr. is also an active LICAboard member) tapped into one of their most experienced teams forthis project led by: Richard Neugebauer, Project Executive; RalphColucci, Project Manager; Michael Pino, General Superintendent;Barry Barrows, Superintendent; Rafiq Chowdhury, Project Engineer;Peter Michalski, Office Engineer; Matt Laub, General Foreman;and Nick Fischetti, Traffic Control Supervisor. Grace also called onseveral LICA sub-contractors and suppliers to assist with the project,including: Divad Concrete, Seville Central Mix Corporation andRoman Stone Construction.

Although major reconstruction jobs  like this  always involve commuter delays and some frustration, in the end, everyone recognizes thatthese improvements are necessary and must be addressed. Long term,it will pay off by reducing historic daily traffic delays on a roadwaywhich was originally built in the 1950’s as a farm delivery route, butnow carries over 70,000 vehicles per day. Judging from the portionsof Route 347 that are already completed, these minor inconvenienceswill be considered well worth the wait!

LICA: Advocating for Our IndustryLICA continually advocates for our members and works diligently to keep our industry’s needs and concerns in the forefront of our elected leaders. Throughout the year, LICA is busy building relationships, supporting  partnerships andrepresenting our membership at various events, press conferences and meetings. Below are summaries of  just some of theevents LICA participated in during 2016.

LICA BACKS BELLONE’S CLEAN WATER FUNDOn April 28th, Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone announced amajor initiative to protect the waters of Suffolk County with a clean waterfund. Joined by several other elected officials, environmental groups andcommunity leaders including LICA’s Executive Director Marc Herbst, theCounty Executive discussed his plan to address the protection of SuffolkCounty water quality by making major investments in infrastructurewhich would not only improve our environment, but will also create Suffolk County jobs. These could include manufacturing jobs to build advanced nitrogen-reducing wastewater treatment systems, such as thoseoffered by LICA member company Roman Stone Construction Co. of BayShore. LICA supported this initiative for all the reasons outlined by theCounty Executive and issued this statement: “This initiative is not justabout funding some arcane infrastructure. It is about the future of ourenvironment; whether we can protect our ground water and address theslow motion crisis of nitrogen pollution harming our bays. It is aboutbuilding a waste water treatment system that ensures the environmentalintegrity of our county, the underlying foundation of our economy andthe value of our homes. The Long Island Contractors’ Association supports this proposal because if we don’t take this step we are puttingour collective future at serious risk. It is as simple and crucial as that.”

RALLY FOR TRANSPORTATION PARITYIn an ongoing effort to demand that the 2016 statebudget reflect parity in transportation funding, LICAjoined hundreds of construction workers, highway superintendents and elected officials, as well asindustry and labor partners, for the RebuildNY NowRally held in Albany on March 21, 2016. LICA’s Executive Director Marc Herbst and AssemblymanDave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) among others, addressed the crowd and spoke of the importance for the budget to address the needs of Long Island’scrumbling infrastructure and not only those mega-projects favored by the Governor, many of whichmore heavily benefit New York City such as renovat-ing Penn Station and LaGuarida Airport. The rallywas considered a success when the final budget, oncereleased, showed a historic level of investment instatewide transportation infrastructure. The budgetincluded the largest NYSDOT capital plan in historyand provided a slight increase in funding for projectsin the Long Island area.

Photos: (Above) County Executive Steve Bellone and LICA’s MarcHerbst address the crowd and media about Bellone’s Clean Water proposal. (Left) Participants at the RebuildNY Now Rally in Albany.

advocacyLICA AND LABOR HIT THE ROADAs part of our advocacy efforts duringthe state budgetary process, LICA and ourlabor partners took to the roads (literally)last February. With Governor Cuomo making local appearances on the Island,the joint forces of the Public Works Allianceused the opportunity to keep LI’s needsfront and center, by parking a very visiblesign truck at these locations calling formore state aid for Long Island roads andbridges. LICA was pleased to report thatthese efforts did not go unnoticed. TheGovernor’s administration heard our pleasand became more responsive, while SenateMajority Leader John Flanagan reiteratedhis resolve to continue fighting to protectour Island’s infrastructure. After hearingthese developments, LICA was hopeful thatthe concerns we raised about the need forsufficient funding to properly serve the 2.7 million Long Islanders who travel ourroads and bridges daily would be addressed. 

LICA GOES TO WASHINGTONLICA Board Members Joseph K. Posillico of Posillico Civil and Peter Scalamandre of Peter Scalamandre and Sons, headed up a delegationfrom LICA that traveled to our nation’s capital to participate in the annual New York Roadway Improvement Coalition (NYRIC) legislativereception. There, they met with and thanked members of the 114th Congress for moving both the two-year Water Resources Reform andDevelopment Act (WRRDA) and the five-year Fixing America’s SurfaceTransportation (FAST) Act forward. US Senator Chuck Schumer graciously welcomed the NYRIC members, LICA and its labor partnersincluding carpenters, laborers, operating engineers and teamsters, aswell as our fellow state industry associations – the American Council of Engineering Companies of New York (ACEC), Associated General Contractors of New York (AGC), the Construction Industry Council(CIC), and the General Contractors Association of New York (GCA).LICA Executive Director Marc Herbst was privileged to formally intro-duce and recognize our region’s congressional members, including Congressman Lee Zeldin (NY-1) and Congressman Peter King (NY-3).

LICA CELEBRATES ZELDIN’S SAFE BRIDGES FUNDINGWhen Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) first announced the detailsof his proposed Safe Bridges Act, LICA was there. And, LICA waspleased to stand beside him once again to celebrate the first infusion of federal dollars coming to Long Island as a result of that act beingsigned into law. LICA, represented by Deputy Executive Director/CFOSheryl Buro, thanked the Congressman—who is a member of theHouse Transportation and Infrastructure Committee—for his efforts to keep our bridges safe and for securing the federal funding needed to do so. Sheryl noted that the influx of additional infrastructure fundswill “help strengthen our local economy by providing greater employ-ment opportunities for the 150 member firms which LICA represents,many of which are local, family owned businesses.” In addition to the Congressman, Buro also thanked New York State Senator Tom Croci, Assemblyman Dean Murray, Brookhaven Town Supervisor EdwardRomaine and Brookhaven Highway Superintendent Dan Losquadro,who continue to fight to obtain funding for projects such as this, the Hospital Road Bridge in Patchogue. Representative Zeldin remindedall those gathered that this is only the first infusion of federal funding,and that much more will follow as a result of his efforts and bipartisancooperation at the local, state and federal levels. 

Photos: (Left) LICA Deputy Executive Director and CFO Sheryl Buro addresses the crowd at Rep. Lee Zeldin’s pressconference regarding funding to repair Hospital Road Bridge.(Above) Images of the trucks displaying our urgent  messageto the Governor to provide aid for Long Island infrastructure. 

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LICA LEADERS ATTEND ARTBA EVENTSLICA Executive Director Marc Herbst and colleague Denise Richard-son, Managing Director of the General Contractors Association (GCA)traveled to St. Louis last September to participate in the annual meet-ing of the Council of State Executives (CSEs) at the American Road &Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) conference. In additionto the focus on federal funding, LICA, the GCA and other state leadersdiscussed issues ranging from safety to workforce development, laborand DBE/diversity/compliance issues as well as new developments inproject delivery methods plus policy/regulatory/litigation concerns.Herbst is a former Chairman of ARTBA’s CSEs and Richardson waselected to serve as Chair for 2017.

In November, LICA’s Deputy Executive Director/CFO Sheryl Buro attended ARTBA’s Northeastern Regional Meeting in Atlantic City. As an ARTBA affiliate, Buro served as a panelist along with WalterPacholczak of AGC, providing market updates and government affairsreports for our region and highlighting many NY mega-projects suchas the LIRR Second and Third Track projects and East Side Access.

LICA SERVES ON LIMBA TRANSPORTATION PANELLICA Executive Director Marc Herbst andMitch Pally, MTA Board Member andPresident of Long Island Builders Institute(LIBI), served as guest speakers for theJune 10, 2016, Long Island Metro BusinessAction (LIMBA) panel discussion on trans-portation. Herbst discussed recent key developments (both good and bad):• Federal government finally adopted 5-year Surface Transportation Act  • NYSDOT also approved 5-year capital plan• Governor Cuomo is very persuasive ingetting big projects done when he wantsmaking LIRR Third Track a possibility.• 2 months after state budget was approved,no capital projects list has been released.

Photos: (Above) Ernie Fazio of LIMBA, LICA’s MarcHerbst and Mitch Pally, LIBI President. (Below) MarcHerbst and LIRR President Pat Nowakowski check outrenderings of the MTA/LIRR Third Track proposal.

BELLONE'S $7.5M PLAN TO BOOST SUFFOLK ECONOMY Infrastructure, as a means to help boost the economy, has become as popular a platform on Long Island as it is with the new incoming administration. Building on that belief, Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone held a press conference in December at MacArthur Airportto announce his plans to spend $7.5 million on local infrastructure improvements. Bellone was joined by Islip Town Supervisor AngieCarpenter, Suffolk County Economic Development Committee Chair-man William Lindsay and others, including LICA Executive DirectorMarc Herbst. According to Bellone, this $7.5 million in funding forinfrastructure investments will “promote and support communitybased plans for projects to revitalize communities, create jobs andgrow Suffolk County’s economy.” The $7.5 million in funding is dueto be allocated as follows:

• $1.25 million for the design of a federal inspection station at MacArthur Airport• $1.5 million for the Ronkonkoma Hub project

The remainder of the funding will be directed to: • Town of Brookhaven (Blue Point Brewery relocation, Upper PortJefferson revitalization)• Town of Babylon (Long Island Music Hall of Fame at WyandanchVillage, Downtown Lindenhurst)• Town of Southold (Mattituck and Village of Greenport)

LICA TESTIFIES IN SUPPORT OFLIRR THIRD TRACKHerbst was also one of several businessleaders who gave testimony in favor of theproposed LIRR Third Track project at oneof the many public hearings held by theMTA. Herbst noted the many benefits thisproject would bring the Island, but as partof his desire to help keep jobs for localcontractors, he urged the MTA to let theseven grade crossings projects as separateprojects instead of as one single combinedcontract which would all but ensure thatthe project would fall to a major nationalor international firm.  

SCHUMER CALLS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE DEALMid-December normally brings flurries of snow, but December of 2016 delivered a flurry of press conferences instead. The first, held by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) at the LIRR Ronkonkoma station, detailed Schumer’scommitment to work with the new administration to craft and pass a real infrastructure bill that could benefit Long Islandand our aging infrastructure, with one caveat: Schumer made it clear that any proposed infrastructure bill in the next Congress must be fueled by substantial and direct federal funding. Schumer stated that "We need the federal governmentto do what it’s always done and step up to the plate. We need real expenditures, direct federal investments, not just taxgimmicks to get it done.” 

Schumer believes this funding would pave the way for major repairs and improvements on Long Island such as: the LIRRSecond Track project, adding sewers for Suffolk County and updating our aging roadways, bridges and water systems. LICA Executive Director Marc Herbst, Dick O’Kane of Nassau-Suffolk Building Trades Council, and Allison Klein, ARTBAVice President of Member Services all spoke and expressed their strong support for Schumer’s call to action, while otherslent support with their attendance including: LICA Board Chairman Jim Pratt, LICA ExecutiveDeputy Director Sheryl Buro and representativesfrom Teamsters Local 282, IUOE Local 138 andLaborers Local 1298. LICA previously released this official statement of support: “In a political era where divisive rhetoric can prevent the implementation of important public policy,Senator Schumer has been the voice of reason and compromise. With a President-elect who hasrepeatedly embraced infrastructure as a means to ensure that our economy is strengthened andthe obvious need we have for those kinds of fundson Long Island, we welcome Senator Schumer’s bi-partisan call to action and offer our collectivesupport. We are proud to have Senator Schumercontinue as our industry’s champion.” 

ROMAN STONE-BUILT SEPTIC SYSTEM RECEIVES SUFFOLK COUNTY APPROVALSuffolk County Executive Steve Bellone announced in December 2016 that the Suffolk County Health Department had provisionally approved the Norweco Singulair TNT Septic System for residential use. The importance of this announcementis two-fold and LICA was proud to be part of it. First, this innovative new septic system has proven extremely successful inreducing nitrogen levels by 70% or more - which means it will be critically important in helping preserve the quality of thewaters that surround our island. Secondly, this system will be manufactured right here on Long Island, at LICA memberRoman Stone’s Bay Shore facility where they proudly employ over 50 men and women with high-paying union jobs andfull benefits, playing an important role in our local economy.  

LICA Executive Director Marc Herbst joined the County Executive, his “water czar” Deputy County Executive Peter Scullyand Suffolk County Legislator Bill Lindsay, in praising this achievement as a win-win for Long Island. Herbst spoke aboutLong Island's resiliency and congratulated the Roman Stone family (a proud LICA member and fifth generation 114-yearold company, located in Suffolk for the last 55 years) on their long-termhistory, noting that “We have the best people and resources right here on Long Island”. Roman Stone’s President, Tom Montalbine noted thatalthough this has been a long and expensive process, he hopes it is onethat will pay off in the form of better water quality and more work forLong Islanders. Plus, as he says, “It’s the right thing to do for the environ-ment.” We hope Tom’s desire to do the right thing will be matched bysimilar efforts at the county and/or state level to provide funding to defray or offset the cost of ownership so residents will take the initiativeto have one of these new innovative nitrogen-reducing systems installed.

Photo: (Right) LICA’s Marc Herbst, Tawaun Weber-AssistantDirector of Vision Long Island, Senator Chuck Schumer and DickO’Kane of the Nassau-Suffolk Building Trades Council. 15

LICA Welcomes 14 New Members in 2016LICA was pleased to welcome the following new members to our organization:

• A&S Rebar - Associate Member• Arthur J. Gallagher - Associate Member• Commonwealth Equipment Corporation - Supplier Member• Construction Risk Partners - Associate Member• DeAl Concrete Corp. - Subcontractor Member• Goetz Fitzpatrick LLP - Associate Member• J+M Contractors Brokerage - Associate Member• Kushnick Pallaci PLLC - Associate Member• Maggio Environmental, LLC - Associate Member• Marcum LLP - Associate Member• Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein & Breitstone, LLP - Associate Member• National Grid - Associate Member• SCS Agency, Inc. - Associate Member• Travelers - Bond & Construction Division - Associate Member

LICA Board MembersPaul Farino Secretary/TreasurerKings Park Asphalt Corp.201 Moreland Road, Suite 2Hauppauge, NY 11788631.543.7560

James Pratt, IIIChairmanPratt Brothers, Inc.45 South 4th StreetBay Shore, NY 11706631.667.6800

Patrick AhernEdward Ehrbar, Inc.4 Executive Plaza, Suite 155Yonkers, NY 10701914.738.5100

Nelson FernandesDivad Concrete, Inc.P.O. Box 1179Ronkonkoma, NY 11779631.588.4404

The Voice of Long Island’s Highway & Infrastructure Professionals

Long Island Contractors’ Association, Inc.150 Motor Parkway, Suite 307 • Hauppauge, New York 11788-5145

Tel: 631.231.LICA (5422) • Fax: 631.231.4291www.licanys.org

Jason Golden110 Sand Company170 Cabot StreetWest Babylon, NY 11704631.249.4108

James Haney, IIIH&L Contracting LLC38 Homan AvenueBay Shore, NY 11706631.831.3114

William Haugland, Jr.Grace Industries LLC11 Commercial StreetPlainview, NY 11803516.336.6720

John LizzaIntercounty Paving Associates113 Magnolia AvenueWestbury, NY 11590516.827.6900

Joseph K. PosillicoPosillico1750 New HighwayFarmingdale, NY 11735631.249.1872

Peter ScalamandrePeter Scalamandre & Sons, Inc.157 Albany AvenueFreeport, NY 11520516.868.3000

About LICA: As “The Voice of Long Island's Highway & Infrastructure Professionals” LICA represents over 160 of LongIsland's premier heavy construction general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and industry supporters. Focused primarily on infrastructure construction including highways, bridges, sewers, parks, other public works and private site development, LICA's member companies play a significant role in sustaining the quality of life and economic engine ofNassau and Suffolk Counties. Since its inception in the 1920’s, LICA has continued to be a strong advocate for the industry.

LICA StaffMarc Herbst, Executive DirectorSheryl Buro, Deputy Executive Director/Chief Financial OfficerLynn Barker, Manager of Marketing, Research & AnalyticsSamantha Barone, Assistant to the Executive Director