Village of Sunrise Beach Receives MDNR Funding!

MDNR Awards funding for Village

Phase III Water Project!

SUNRISE BEACH, Mo. — The Village of Sunrise Beach is getting federal funds to help expand its water infrastructure.

The village recently received notice it has been chosen to receive funding through the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) for its Phase 3 Water Project. The village submitted an application for the funding in February 2014, and received the news it was granted funding on Monday, July 7. The reason the village was chosen is because it has the criteria to be classified by MDNR as a small and disadvantaged community.

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Schultz Surveying and Engineering Chosen for Sunrise Beach Phase II Sewer!

Charlie Bott, Jared Wheaton, Stan Schultz, Dennis Burke, Dick Bowers, Curt Mooney, Mike DeLong, Roger Corbin, Bob Arnold, and Jim Burtin pose for the camera at the Sunrise Beach Phase I Pre-Construction meeting

The village of Sunrise Beach voted to accept Schultz Surveying and Engineering (SSE) as their engineer of choice for their Phase II sewer expansion. SSE has worked to bring the phase I sewer project to the area and is proud to be accepted for the Village's infrastructure expansion.

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Mike DeLong Joins Schultz Surveying & Engineering

Mike DeLong Joins Schultz Surveying & Engineering

His 30 + years with Springfield City Utilities and with DNR

will help SSE continue their growth and expansion .



Mike DeLong, P.E.

Mike DeLong accepts key role for Schultz Surveying & Engineering.  DeLong is a Registered Professional Engineer with over 30 years of experience in water, natural gas, and electric utility design and construction.  DeLong will be overseeing all operations in SSE’s Lake of the Ozarks and Branson offices.  Owner Stan Schultz said, “Because of SSE’s tremendous and rapid growth we needed an experienced engineer like Mr. DeLong.  Having Mike join our team as Operations Manager will prove to be a huge asset for our company.  His extensive background dealing with utility companies and MoDNR will be something that our current and potential clients find highly attractive about SSE.”

Stan Schultz, Brad allbritton and mike Delong pose together.

DeLong is also a certified MoDNR Class A Water Treatment Plant Operator, and a MoDNR DS III Drinking Water Distribution Operator, with certificates in both.  In his previous position as Manager of Developer Services with Springfield City Utilities, DeLong was responsible for working with customers on all new construction.  Along with engineering and customer service responsibilities, he also worked in community relations and business development for CU.

To welcome Mike, SSE hosted a small gathering in near his hometown in Springfield, Missouri. Friends and family gathered to join Mike in ringing in the new year, and new position.

Mike graduated from Crane High School in Crane, MO, and then went onto the University of Missouri at Rolla to obtain his BS in Civil Engineering.  When asked about what his hobbies were, Mike said, “When I told a friend that I did not have time for hobbies because I was always doing volunteer work, he pointed out that community service was my hobby.  I have spent my whole life learning how things work and how to build things, so people are always asking me to help fix or build something.”  Mike is also the current Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Springfield Contractors Association and has been the President of the Springfield Home Builders Association Charitable Foundation for the last two years.

SSE Attends MRWA Annual Technical Conference

SSE Attends MRWA Annual Technical Conference

^{SSE’s Mike DeLong with Laclede City Operator Rodger Pergande, winner of the Bass Pro gift certificate.}

Branson, MO. – Schultz Surveying and Engineering was delighted to attend the 47th Annual Technical Conference which was held on March 12th, 13th and 14th at the Branson Convention Center. More than 150 vendors and over 300 water and sewer operators attended the three day training conference.

Attendees were able to gain valuable insight and education from nationally recognized speakers like keynote speaker Michael Johnson, Robert Spon of Spon Water Consulting, and Bob Blume of Industrial Electrical Trainers and Consulting. MRWA Executive Director John Hoagland said, “Having the Annual Technical Conference is invaluable to our members. Having companies like SSE participate allow operators, districts, and office staff to learn about new technologies, new services, and new funding opportunities that companies like SSE can provide. This knowledge and insight gives the districts their best options when providing for their communities.”

^{Attendees enjoy the Backhoe Rodeo at the}

^{MRWA Annual Technical Conference}

As is the case every year  one of the most popular events at this year’s conference was the MRWA Backhoe Rodeo.  Once attempted by SSE’s Debby Norris, the rodeo attracts all the operators and staff to test their skills. SSE showed their proud support for the hard work done by our state’s water and wastewater operators by giving away a gift certificate from Bass Pro Shops. Lucky winner Rodger Pergande took a moment to pose with SSE’s Operations Manager Mike DeLong, P.E. Delong said, “Being able to attend these events is a great thing. Operators and those in the industry like myself can  not only gain our required continuing educational hours, but get a chance to learn new techniques and visit with others who face the same issues. The resources and knowledge we get through the MRWA and the Annual Technical Conference are resources we  use to better our services, which we  then pass on to our customers.”

SSE Picked by Eldon

City of Eldon Chooses SSE for Their

Engineering Needs

Eldon's 8th Street Repair Location

Eldon, MO- The City of Eldon, Missouri has announced that Schultz Surveying and Engineering has been chosen as the engineer for a $200,000 Pavement Resurfacing project on 8th Street from Business Hwy. 54 to Industrial Drive. Mayor Ron Bly said, “What SSE can bring to the table was unquestionable. Their dedication to the communities they serve was evident in their proposal and presentation. I look forward to working with Mike and the rest of the SSE team.”

The project is in part funded by the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) LPA, or Local Public Agency program and includes surveying, design, testing, and construction observation services.

Cracking in the pavement of Eldon's 8th Street

Project Engineer Mike DeLong of SSE said, “The pavement has suffered major cracking damage most likely due to the heavy traffic loads in and out of the industrial park. SSE prides itself in understanding the challenges faced by rural municipalities and communities.

We will work hard to ensure the City of Eldon’s streets are repaired and up to grade quickly and efficiently, while minimizing the costs. SSE can provide unique solutions in cases like those facing Eldon and we are excited to get started on the work.”

SSE Sponsors the MLDDA Annual Meeting

SSE Sponsors the Missouri Levee and Drainage District Association
Annual Meeting in Jefferson City

SSE's Operations Manager Mike DeLong, P.E.  welcomes the MLDDA at SSE's Sponsorship Table

Jefferson City, MO. – Schultz Surveying and Engineering was delighted to attend and help sponsor the Missouri Levee and Drainage District Association Meeting for the 2nd year in a row.



^{DNR Director Sara Parker-Pauley, Harry Bozoian, and MLDDA Chairman;}

^{Tom Waters pose with Mr. Bozoian’s dedication plaque.}



Held March 2, 2013 at the Jefferson City Holiday Inn Select Executive Center, SSE’s Branson and Lake of the Ozarks Operations Manager Mike DeLong and Assistant Marketing Director Amanda LaPorte attended the annual meeting and dinner. With a full day of outstanding speakers that included  Joe Bonneau from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Warren Witt, Ameren’s Director of Hydro Operations, and David Human, a Leading Levee Statute Authority and Partner at the law firm of Husch Blackwell, the MLDDA was guaranteed a packed house.

MLDDA Chairman Tom Waters said, “Having sponsors like SSE has made our annual meeting a success. SSE was the first company to ask to be included in our event and their commitment to seeing Missouri’s levees and drainage districts being the best they can be is evident.”

After a great steak dinner was enjoyed by all, a wonderful and touching poem authored and read aloud by Missouri DNR director Sara Parker-Pauley was dedicated to the memory of John Drew, Missouri’s first State Hydrologist. John  was  lost in a tragic car accident just over a year ago, and he is greatly missed. The evening  continued with a gala  fundraiser with proceeds benefitting the John Drew Scholarship Fund through the University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources.

 

Mike Delong Stands with two lucky door prize winners