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MECO Presents at MWWC Northeast Region Spring Meeting April 8, 2008; Macon, Missouri

Two Senior Engineers, representing MECO Engineering's Jefferson City Office, made presentations at the Missouri Water and Wastewater Conference Northeast Region's Spring Meeting in Macon, Tuesday, April 8, 2008. Michael A. Logston, PE, presented information relating to the recently completed water distribution system improvements, including a new water tower, for the City of Waverly, Missouri. Jerry L. Lane, PE, discussed the surface water treatment plant improvements undertaken by the City of Boonville, Missouri and the compliance challenges that the chief operator faces on a daily basis.

MISSOURI LIFE MAGAZINE - CITY OF BOONVILLE, MISSOURI

See our Ad in the special section of the January 2008 edition of the "MISSOURI LIFE" Magazine. This distinctive publication focuses on the City of Boonville, Missouri and its many unique attractions and the various companies and businesses providing services that make it a special place to live and visit. MECO Engineering has been the City Engineer for the City of Boonville since 2002 and we are proud to be an integral part of the continuing growth and development of this wonderful community.

Please look for this special publication and for our ad (page 33). Also, please note that the phone number listed in our ad is incorrect. We can be reached anytime at (573) 893-5558 or (573) 221-4048. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. We look forward to hearing from you and to assisting you with your planning, engineering and land surveying needs.

Start-up Underway at new 1.5 MGD Membrane Reactor (MBR) Wastewater Treatment Plant; PWSD #1 of Lincoln County; Winfield, Missouri

Startup activities are underway this week (May 12, 2008) at the new 1.5 MGD Membrane Reactor (MBR) wastewater treatment plant at Winfield, Missouri that will serve customers of the PWSD #1 of Lincoln County. Upon operation, this plant will replace the original three-cell facultative lagoon. Phase II of the sanitary sewer force main collection system was recently completed, providing connection of the existing facilities and systems to the new wastewater treatment plant. This new force main system will provide sanitary sewer service to 1,000's of customers within the water district.

Kyle T. Pociask Passes Professional Engineer's Examination

Kyle was notified by the "Missouri Board for Architects, Professional Engineers & Professional Land Surveyors and Professional Landscape Architects" that he passed the October 2007 NCEES Principles and Practice of Engineering Examination (Civil Discipline). This is the final step toward Kyle's registration as a Professional Engineer (PE).

Kyle graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia in May 2003 (BS-Civil Engineering) and began his career with MECO in the Hannibal Office immediately following his graduation. His career has focused on municipal projects, with an emphasis in the disciplines of drinking water, sanitary sewer and wastewater treatment. Kyle is an active member of the Missouri Society of Professional Engineers (MSPE) and the Missouri Water and Wastewater Conference (MWWC). Kyle serves as the Secretary/Treasurer of the newly reorganized Northeast Chapter of the MSPE. MECO's management and staff extend our congratulations to Kyle for this major accomplishment in his career development as a professional engineer.

MECO in the News

See how MECO is making life better for the citizens of Moberly; click on the link below to read about in CE News Online:

http://www.cenews.com/article.asp?id=2263

Veterans Road Ribbon Cutting and Dedication Ceremony Held Monday, Veterans Day, November 12, 2007; 9:30 A.M.

The Marion County Commissioners held a ribbon cutting and dedication on Veterans Day, Monday, November 12th at 9:30 a.m. to officially mark the opening of the final phase of Veterans Road. Presiding Commissioner Lyndon Bode and Associate Commissioners Willy Richmond and Randy Sparks, along with Miss Marion County and Marion County Coordinator Teya Stice officially opened the roadway by cutting the gold ribbon at Lyndon's count. Each of the Commissions and Teya spoke about the importance of the roadway and their involvement in the development and completion of this project, thanking all who participated in the project since 1995.

This concrete roadway serves as an important north-south connector between Route W to the north and Paris Gravel Road to the south, with the I-72 interchange midway. MECO Engineering has been proud to have been a partner with the Marion County Commission through the planning, design and construction of this exciting project. The first two phases were constructed by Bross Construction Company of Hannibal, with the third phase constructed by Bleigh Construction of Hannibal, Missouri. As Commissioner Bode mentioned, the roadway was paid for by Marion County sales tax proceeds generated within the Hannibal/Marion County area and all project costs, including those for engineering design (MECO) and construction (Bross Construction and Bleigh Construction) were expended within the Hannibal/Marion County area. Please visit our "Projects" page to see additional information about this important transportation link in Marion County, Missouri.

JAMES D. BENSMAN NAMED MECO JUNIOR ASSOCIATE

MECO Engineering Company, Inc. is pleased to announce that James D. Bensman, P.E., S.E., has been promoted to Junior Associate of MECO Engineering.

Jim began his engineering career with MECO in January 1997, after graduating from the New Mexico State University; Las Cruces, in 1996, receiving his Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering. Jim specialized in structural engineering, becoming licensed as a Missouri Professional Engineer in 2001. He proceeded to further his education and professional development, and became licensed as a Professional Structural Engineer (SE) in the State of Illinois in 2004.

As MECO’s Structural Engineer, Jim leads our Structural Engineering Team, providing engineering design solutions for bridges, buildings, and other structures. Mr. Bensman also performs structural evaluations and investigations, and is qualified to perform various non-destructive testing procedures, including ultrasonic testing.

MECO is fortunate to have an engineer and a person of Jim's caliber as a member of our professional team, and now as a Junior Associate. Jim’s talents and skills are a tremendous asset to our company as we continue to expand as a consulting, engineering, and surveying firm. We congratulate Jim on this achievement and wish him continued success in his career development.

Jim, his wife Claire, and daughter Elise, reside in Hannibal, Missouri, with their son, Ryan, attending Northwest Missouri State University.

KEVIN L. BOCK PASSES SURVEY EXAMINATION

Norman D. Ellerbrock, PLS, Vice President and Survey Manager of MECO Engineering Company, Inc., Hannibal, is pleased to announce that Kevin L. Bock has passed the NCEES Fundamentals of Land Surveying Examination. This is Kevin's initial step towards registration as a professional land surveyor. Kevin is officially designated as a Land Surveyor-In-Training and will be eligible to sit for the Land Surveyor examination in one year. The Management and staff of MECO Engineering extend our congratulations to Kevin for this major accomplishment in his career development and wish him continued success.

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