June 2003 Issue - Louisiana Asphalt Pavement Association

June 2003
Mr. Topper’s News
Volume 3, Issue 3
The Voice of
Louisiana
Roadbuilders
Special Interest Articles:
• LAPA Members invade DC
for Industry Fly-In Meeting
Individual Highlights:
Call to Action 2
Richard Baker Reports 3
LAPA Forms PAC 4
LAPA Past & Present 5
Upcoming Events 6
DOTD News 7
APA Update 8
DEO
VINDICE
Louisiana Asphalt Pavement Association
P.O. Box 80640 4815 Jamestown Ave., Suite 103
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Phone: (225) 927-9737 Fax: (225) 927-9738
Web Page: www.lahotmix.org
E-mail: lapa4815@lahotmix.org & jdweathers@lahotmix.org
Construction Industry Coalition
Fly-In to Washington DC
LAPA Members traveled
to Washington DC the last
week of April along with
approximately 500
construction industry
executives from 42 states
to meet with their
congressmen and senators.
The unified message was
support for the needs
based $ 375 billion sixyear
federal highway and
transit investment plan
being proposed by the
bipartisan leadership of the
House Transportation &
Infrastructure Committee. Ed
Milner, President of LAPA,
Peter Wilson, Chairman of
NAPA, Courtney Fenet,
Chairman, LAPA Legislative
Affairs Task Force and
Richard Richardson, Past
President of LAPA all
traveled to Washington for the
two-day “fly-in” coordinated
by the 28 member
organizations of the
Transportation
Construction Coalition,
including ARTBA.
NAPA, AGX, NSSGA,
AEM, TRIP and ACPA.
The LAPA group met
with each office of the
Louisiana delegation
with either the official
or their transportation
staff.
For Information:
Contact Courtney Fenet
L-R Ed Milner, Courtney Fenet, Terry Baugh, Congressman David Vitter, Richard Richardson,
Sally Fenet, Peter Wilson, Marcelle Billeaud, Popie Billeaud, President Louisiana AGC
THE RACE
FOR
QUALITY
HAS NO
FINISH
LINE
.

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CALL
TO
ACTION
In 2003, Congress
will determine federal
investment in state
and local
transportation projects
for the next six years,
as they reauthorize the
highway and transit
programs in TEA-21.
If your representatives
in Washington, DC
are to support
legislation to increase
federal transportation
investment, they need
to know how
important this issue is
to you, your family,
your company and
your community.
LAPA urges its
Members to contact
Congress and urge
their representatives
to support a $375
billion reauthorization
of TEA-21, a highway
and transit network
which keeps pace
with the nation’s
needs.
Take
Action
Now
Senator John B. Breaux
Phone: 202.224.4623 BR 225.248.0104
Fax: 202.228.2577
E-mail: senator@breaux.senate.gov
503 Hart Senate Bldg. DC 20510
Senator Mary L. Landrieu
Phone: 202.224.5824 BR 225.389.0395
Fax: 202.224.9735
E-mail: senator@landrieu.senate.gov
724 Hart Senate Bldg. DC 20510
Representative David Vitter
Phone: 202.225.3015 NO 504.589.2753
Fax: 202.225.0739
E-mail: david.vitter@mail.house.gov
414 Cannon House Bldg. DC 20515
Representative William J.
Jefferson
Phone: 202.225.6636 NO 504.589.2274
Fax: 202.225.1988
E-mail:
jeffersonmc@mail.house.house.gov
240 Cannon House Bldg DC 20515
Representative W.J. Billy
Tauzin
Phone: 202.225.4031 LA 985.876.3033
Fax: 202.225.0563
Website: www.house.gov/tauzin
2183 Rayborn House Bldg. DC 20515
Mr. Topper’s News
108 th Congress Louisiana Delegation
Representative Jim McCrery
Phone: 202.225.2777 S’port.
318.798.2254
Fax: 202.225.8039
E-mail: jim.mccrery@mail.house.gov
2104 Rayburn House Bldg DC 20515
Representative Rodney
Alexander
Phone: 202.225.8490 LA 318.322.3500
Fax: 202.225.5639
Website: www.house.gov/alexander
316 Cannon House Bldg DC 20515
Representative Richard H.
Baker
Phone: 202.225.3901 BR 225.929.7711
Fax: 202.225.7313
Website: www.house.gov/baker
341 Cannon House Bldg DC 20515
Representative Chris John
Phone: 202.225.2031 LAF 337.235.6322
Fax: 202.225.5724
Website: www.house.gov/john
403 Cannon House Bldg DC 20515

Mr. Topper’s News Page 3 of 8
Guest Columnist
Representative Richard H. Baker
6 th Congressional District of Louisiana
For too many years, Congress has been presented with proposed budget reductions in the federal-aid highway
program. The current proposal reduces highway funding by $2.5 billion in 2004, and would not rise above $31.8
billion until 2007. These potential decreases in highway funding could result in, I believe, a blow to the hot-mix
industry for several years.
As a senior member of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, and Subcommittee on Highways, I
have joined my colleagues in designing a bold proposal to increase highway spending from $40 billion in 2004
to $60 billion in 2009. This includes a two-cent per year phase in of the highway user fee, a necessary measure to
help restore the viability and sustainability of the Highway Trust Fund.
I believe this is the best vehicle for economic stimulus that will boost the national economy by creating more
than 1.3 million new jobs in all 50 states.
A recent economic analysis prepared by Global Insight, Inc., asserts that the House highway proposal would
provide a significant shot in the arm for the U.S. economy by adding $290 billion to the Gross Domestic Product
and increasing consumer disposable income by $129 billion over the Administration’s budget proposal. In fact,
by comparison our Transportation Committee proposal
• Generates more than $2.50 in additional economic activity for every federal dollar invested in highway and transit capital
outlays.
• Increases federal tax receipts by $102 billion as a result of increased economic activity to help reduce the federal deficit.
• Leads to a $129 billion increase in consumer disposable income. While the average household would average a $45
annual increase in federal gas tax payments, the proposal would generate an additional $150 in annual disposable
household income - a net $3 to $1 return on investment.
This is a serious matter. The Department of Transportation’s own “2002 Conditions & Performance” report indicates that an
annual investment level of $75 billion in highway and transit capital infrastructure is needed in order to begin to improve the
condition of the nation’s highways, bridges, and transit systems. I think any motorist can see that America’s highway infrastructure
is old and getting worse:
• The federal interstate system is almost 50 years old.
• 32 percent of our major roads are in poor or mediocre condition;
• 28 percent of our bridges are structurally deficient or functionally obsolete;
• Congestion costs the average commuter $1,160 a year;
• The average commuter loses 62 hours a year sitting in traffic, costing an estimated $67.5 billion a year due to 3.6 billion
hours of delay and 5.7 billion gallons of wasted fuel;
• More than 1,000 fatalities per month due to substandard road conditions;
• More than 42,000 people die each year on our roads and highways.
As you can see, a fully funded federal highway bill is more than just important to the hot-mix industry; it is a matter of stimulating
and strengthening the national economy. Please let me hear from you. If you have any questions or comments, you can also reach
my Washington Administrative Assistant Paul Sawyer at 202-225-3901. I hope to hear from you.
http://www.baker.house.gov

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Mr. Topper’s News
LAPA establishes the first Asphalt
PAC in the history of the Association
Courtney A. Fenet, Jr.
Chairman, LAPA-PAC
NEW LAPA MEMBERS
Super Associates
Marlin Asphalt, Donaldsonville, LA
At the March Board Meeting, LAPA adopted the
recommendation of the Legislative Affairs Task Force and
moved to establish the: Louisiana Asphalt Pavement
Association- “LAPA PAC” to become politically active
on major state elections and district races. The plan is to
be active in the 2003 gubernatorial election and beyond.
The PAC will be incorporated and information will be
sent out soon. The bank account has been opened and
donations may be accepted. Make your check out to LAPA
PAC and mail it to the LAPA office. LAPA is still
participating in the 144 CLUB. For more information
contact: Courtney Fenet or Don Weathers
TAX TIME HISTORY
“But in this world
nothing can be said
to be certain, except
death and taxes.”
-Benjamin Franklin-
The roots of the IRS date back to the War of Northern
Aggression. In 1862, President Lincoln and Congress created
the Commissioner of Internal Revenue and illegally enacted an
income tax to pay war expenses. That tax was repealed 10 years
later. Congress revived it in 1894, only to have the Supreme
Court deem it unconstitutional the next year. In 1913, the 16 th
Amendment was ratified, giving Congress the authority to
enact an income tax. That same year, Congress introduced the
first 1040 Form and levied a one percent tax on net personal
income above $ 3000, with a six percent surtax on incomes
above $500,000. It was during WW II that payroll withholding
and quarterly tax payments were introduced.
-IRS-
The Taxpayer
“The taxpayer. That’s someone who works for the
federal government but doesn’t have to take the
civil service examination ”
- Ronald Reagan -

Mr. Topper’s News Page 5 of 8
LAPA- Past and Present
LAPA Presidents
LAPA Executive Directors
George H. Wilson 1959-1961
W.H. Patterson 1961-1963
Robert E. Bentz 1963-1965
Louis P. Barber 1965-1967
L.D. Ritter 1967-1969
J.C. Martin 1969-1970
H.A. Gammons 1970-1971
L.H. Bossier 1971
Donald G. Lambert 1971-1974
John B. Talley 1974-1975
James M. Winford 1975-1976
Courtney Fenet, Jr. 1976-1978
Paul T. Barber 1978-1979
Willis J. Talley 1979-1981
Laddie James 1981-1982
Rusty Bostick 1982-1983
Leo LeBourgeois 1983-1984
Peter Wilson 1984-1985
James M. Winford 1985-1986
Richard Richardson 1986-1988
Courtney Fenet, Jr. 1988-1990
Wayne Bostick 1990-1992
Bill Bisher 1992-1994
Joe Courville 1994-1995
Steve Strickland 1995-1997
Peter Wilson 1997-1999
Courtney Fenet, Jr. 1999-2002
Ed Milner
2002-Present
James C. Breaux
1959-1973
John Stevens
1975-1992
Bobby Yeargain
1973-1975
Barry Moore, Sr.
1992-2001
Don Weathers
2001-Present
Join LAPA
Founders of LAPA Not Pictured: Robert White and H.H. Hanks
HMA Producer
Sub Contractors
Super Associates
Associate Members
Consultants

Mr. Topper’s News
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Senator Francis Heitmeier
will be the keynote speaker
at the Friday luncheon.
LAPA’S 44th CONVENTION
MARK YOUR CALENDARS. . . . .
JUNE 25-29, 2003
THE MARRIOTT GRAND HOTEL
At
POINT CLEAR, ALABAMA
Attractions: Golf, Spa, Swimming, Biking, Sailing, Beach, Shopping, Nature
Trails, Horseback Riding, Antiquing, and MORE!!!!!!
WATCH YOUR MAIL FOR REGISTRATION FORMS TO FOLLOW!!!
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 225-927-9737
175 Years Ago
Noah Webster
publishes his
American
Dictionary of the
English Language
200 Years Ago
James Monroe
and Robert
Livingston sign
the Louisiana
Purchase in Paris,
doubling the
nation’s size.
225 Years Ago
The Continental
Congress ratifies
a treaty of
alliance with
France
UPCOMING EVENTS 2003
May 20:
Asphalt Pavement Alliance HMA Seminar, Shreveport, LA
June 5-6:
LA Parish Engineers & Supervisors Assn., Conference, Alexandria, LA
June 15-18:
Louisiana Engineering Society Quad State Meeting, Destin, FL
June 25-29:
LAPA 44 th Annual Convention, Marriott Grand Hotel, Point Clear, AL
July 13-17:
ASHTO Maintenance Conference, Duluth, Minnesota
July 22:
Asphalt Pavement Alliance HMA Seminar, North Shore
August 7-9:
Louisiana Municipal Association Convention, New Orleans, LA
August 9-13:
State Asphalt Pavement Associations Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD
August 24-27: American Public Works Association, San Diego, California
September 4-5: LA Parish Engineers & Supervisors Assn. Conference, Houma, LA
September 5-9: AASHTO Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, Minnesota
September 9:
Asphalt Pavement Alliance HMA Seminar, Lake Charles, LA
September 13-17: SASHTO 2003, Charleston, West Virginia
November 17-20: SEAUPG Annual Meeting, Hilton Head, SC

Mr. Topper’s News Page 7 of 8
DOTD NEWS
Using engineering analysis, the condition of roads maintained by DOTD has
shown steady improvement since the department began compiling figures
over the past several years, according to DOTD Secretary, Dr. Kam
Movassaghi. These state maintained roadways are classified into four
categories- the interstate highway system, the national highway system, the
statewide system and the regional highway system. The condition of the four
categories was classified as either excellent, good, fair poor or very poor,
according to Don Carey, DOTD Management System Administrator.
“According to ARAN analysis, the percentage of DOTD maintained roads in
poor or very poor condition has been reduced in each of the four categories,”
Movassaghi said.
Source: McGraw-Hill Construction, "Louisiana Contractor"
Dr. Movassaghi
Don Carey
Feature Engineer
Bill Temple, P.E.
“Peace, commerce and
honest friendship with all
nations, entangling alliances
with none.”
-Thomas Jefferson 1801-
TAXING STATISTICS
Source: The Tax Foundation
NEVER
FORGET
Individual income taxes represent the largest component
Of the Americans’ tax bills. In 2002 Americans worked
An average of 51 days to pay federal, state and local
Income taxes and another 29 days for payroll taxes that
Fund social insurance programs such as Social Security
And Medicare. Other taxes—such as sales and excise
taxes—are less apparent to most taxpayers. Americans
work 18 days to pay these add-on taxes, another 11 days
to pay property taxes (mostly levied by local governments)
and an additional eight days to pay their share of corporate
income taxes. That’s a grand total of 117 days--- and it
surpasses the number of days the average American must
work for food, clothing and shelter combined (106 days).
Only in the last decade have taxes exceeded spending on
these basic necessities, with federal taxes alone costing
more than any other major budget item.
Chief Engineer
Jan 2001- Present
Ass’r. Sec-Operations
July 99-Jan 01
Chief Maintenance Engineer
May 1996-July 99
Director of Research, LTRC
1990 –May 1996
B.S. Civil Engineering, LSU
Member: AASHTO Joint
Task Force on Pavements and
Standing Committee of
Highways.
Hometown: Bunkie

Construction Members
American International Refinery
Louisiana Testing & Inspection, Inc.
APAC-Mississippi Inc.
Arr-Maz Products
Marathon Ashland Petroleum
Barriere Construction Co. LLC
Astec Industries, Inc.
Marlin Asphalt Ltd.
Benton & Brown
Barnstead/Thermolyne
Martin Marietta Aggregates
W.E. Blain & Sons Inc.
Baton Rouge Airport Authority
Nortrax South
Boh Brothers Construction
Bengal Transportation Services
Pavement Markings Co.
Coastal Bridge & Asphalt Co.
Blacklidge Emulsions, Inc.
Pavement Technology
P. O. Box 80640
4815 Jamestown Ave., Suite 103
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
D & J Construction
Dickerson-Bowen Contracting
F.G. Sullivan Construction
Bohlin Instruments, Inc.
C. P. Grace & Associates, Inc.
Carmeuse Lime and Stone
RCS Contractors, Inc.
Resonant Machines, Inc.
River Mountain Quarries
Phone:
(225) 927-9737
Gilbert Southern Corp.
Gilchrist Construction
Chemical Lime
Component Sales & Services, Inc.
Roadtec Inc.
Scott Construction Equipment
Fax:
(225) 927-9738
R.E. Heidt Construction
James Corporation
Construction Materials, Inc.
Davison Petroleum Products LLC
SMECO Grooving & Grinding
Soils & Foundation Engineers
E-Mail:
lapa4815@lahotmix.org
or
jdweathers@lahotmix.org
Huey Stockstill Corporation
Super Associate Members
Asphalt Products Unlimited Inc.
ATOFINA Petrochemicals, Inc.
Dixie Materials, Inc.
Donna Fill, Inc.
Eckstein Marine Services, LLC
Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions
Southland Oil Company
Southwest Materials, Inc.
St. Paul Surety
Terral Riverservice, Inc.
Bynum, Grace & Joffrion
Falco Lime, Inc.
The Hartford
Marathon-Ashland LLC
H&E Equipment Services L.L.C.
Trans Tech Systems, Inc.
Vulcan Materials Company
Ingram Barge Co.
Troxler Electronic Laboratories
We’re on the Web!
Associate Members
Koch Materials, Co.
TXI Expanded Shale and Clay
See us at:
Akzo-Nobel Chemistry
Lion Oil Company
United Rentals
www.lahotmix.org
All Equipment & Manufacturing
Louisianan Contractor Magazine
ALMIX
Louisiana Machinery Co.
Officers
President:
Ed Milner
Asphalt Pavement Alliance Update
PEOPLE UPDATE
First Vice President:
Huey Stockstill Jr.
Second Vice President:
Steve Hackworth
Secretary:
Nelson Roth
APA Seminar Schedule for
2003
Shreveport May 20
North Shore, July 22
Lake Charles, September 9
Feature Banner
Treasurer:
Steve Strickland
Associate Member Rep.
Ronald Madden
Executive Director:
J. Don Weathers
Administrative Assistant:
Glenyss Naro
Over 75 attended APA
Seminar in Baton Rouge on
April 2, 2003
Philip J. Arena has received
the “Top Ten” Award for
Engineering Excellence from
FHWA. He is the pavement
and materials engineer for the
Louisiana Division, FHWA,
in Baton Rouge.