Macheteman,I like the way you go about this topic. Reasonable discussion is (obviously) drastically needed within the profession if those in it want ...

Ralph,No. But he does now (maybe, probably forgot the minute we left with so many other cases on the docket).And I'm willing to bet you know more boun...

Dave,This was a question of law and not a summary judgment (which are also questions of law btw). The point is that the Judge does not need to make t...

Well, I'm not sure how much law surveyors are required to know and apply. I do know that Judges in NY are not required to issue independant decisions...

The Truth is in the eye of those served by the Profession.This de-regulation is not surprising really. Consider the following:1) Could you show real ...

I agree, inclusion is the key.Benjamin Wright surveyed thousands of acres; mapped and "identified" wetlands and geographic features and soil types; an...

I second that guess. He's labeling the latitude or departure rather than the line in question (in archy speak, the sides rather than hypotenuse of a ...

Dual Responsibility BoardsI used to think the same thing. Now I realize the committee's go to the board and the board votes tell the committees what ...

Dual Responsibility BoardsWell, it takes a majority vote to pass anything on the NY board. The Engineers can pass anything they want without a single...

When it pays you at least 60k a year salary for a licensed professional (variable by location). And, is still breaking even or making a profit after p...

Sometimes the truth hurts a bit.

NY statutes proclaim a bachelors degree but then give ways around it. My view is the legislative intent was to ease out the loopholes over the years,...

Yes. But it is up to you how you use them unless that is dictated also. Then you put a note on the map explaining the situation.

You need to tie to them. They don't control boundaries not laid out based on them.

I've watched this thread with interest. My thought is that in the first place the certification has nothing to do with the quality of the individual ...

There are companies that will copy these onto new media for you. Might be better than having another old machine around.

Based on the posts, I'd have to say 0.A "retracement survey" would seem to suggest a "resurvey" and more particularly a "dependent resurvey" unless ot...

Cee Gee,Based on your comments, I'm guessing about 8 hours total for this service. Even for a rural area a reasonable professional rate should equate...