MBOIA Business meeting minutes
of 9 September 2004
A presentation on asbestos regulations was made by Robert M. Clark,
Asbestos/Lead Education Certification Coordinator.
The business meeting was called to order at 1250 by President
Bruce Smith. Bruce noted that of our current 185 members with 30
new members, a poor turnout has occurred for this meeting. Bruce
asked for suggestions and the membership present suggested that
the turnout was low due to high gas prices and the meeting fee
was too expensive. Suggestions for future changes are to increase
dues and drop the meeting/meal fee, re-establish publication of
the newsletter, develop an email forum for members and reduce the
number of meetings.
Present: Bruce Smith, Al Farris, John Thompson, Dabney Lewis,
Frank Tracy, Barb McPheters, Dave Grysk and Tim Nelson
Absent: Norm Fecteau, Paul Demers
Treasurer's report: Al stated we had the final bill of $798.62
from Bob Howe for the Thornton Academy session. Al also stated
that we had a bill of $103.00 from Downeast Engraving for plaques.
Dan Hill moved to pay both bills and the motion was seconded. The
motion received unanimous approval by the membership.
Education committee report: Tim announced that April school certificates
are ready. UMass applications are on the table at the front of
the room. Eastern States meeting - ICC Region 6 includes Maine
and excludes New Jersey - this may be controversial. Spring classes
will be offered at Sturbridge with dates to be announced. Certifications
for ICC to be available.
Al stated that Eastern States is asking for a letter re: support.
Mike Nugent moved and Freeman Abbott seconded motion to send letter.
Tim said we could have a stronger voice with code development -
move by ICC to move to regional support vs. chapter. Al stated
that this is a professional organization and they are not just
focused on training. Vote - unanimous.
Treasurer's report: Checkbook balance $11,593.46. CD balance $8,700.00
approx. Thornton Academy report - $10,280.00 gross, $4,458.60 profit.
Academy cost $50.00, Howe cost $1,484.00, ICC cost $4,100.00. 101
people attended, 12 members, 30 new member applications. April
school - gross $4,765.00, net $2,268.00 with 67 at class. Bill
for Elks Club - $540.00 income, $794.00 expense. Dabney moved and
Mike seconded motion to accept. Motion approved by the membership.
Building Code Working Group will meet on 16 September 2004 as
reported by Bruce. Positions will be determined - who will administer
will be discussed. Bruce, Tim and Norm should attend.
Plumbing code bill sponsorship was discussed. Sponsors/writers
still needed.
Bob Howe is on vacation and no written proposal is ready. The
expected fee of $18,000.00 is for full service excludes development
and maintenance of a website and includes agendas, minutes, etc.
Workshop fees are separate and cost $500.00 each. Bruce - should
be able to net $8,000. Our strategy should be to get support from
ICC and solicit monetary support from other organizations. We can
raise money through book sales, classes, golf tournaments, etc.
We need volunteers to help with classes. We need to raise the level
of MBOIA and need help from someone like Howe. Randy Poulton stated
that MBOIA is now a political force. Dues need to reflect same
and should be revised. We will regress without a lobbyist. Al supports
increase. Frank believes an increase is a hardship - incremental
increases would be better. Jay Guber suggested a sliding scale.
It was mentioned that we review "MECHIP's" lobbyist. Mike moved
to authorize the board to enter into contract at $18,000.00 and
look at alternate resources to help pay for it. Art Dunlap seconded
motion. Scott Davis suggesting we explore working with others to
use the same lobbyist and look for efficiencies. Motion carried
by membership vote.
Tim announced Palesky meeting dates and wanted MBOIA representation
at meetings in Cumberland , York , Androscoggin and Lincoln counties.
An email from Russ Martin of Health Engineering was discussed.
Dick Lambert stated we encourage LPI's to work with state agencies.
We do not have enough information to take action.
MBOIA reps recently received a letter from the Department of Business
Regulation (?) regarding stamped plans and licensing violations.
Someone stated that the group needs to be self-policing. It was
suggested that we invite Ralph Sweet of the P.E. Licensing Board
to talk at a future meeting.
ICC training - it was discussed to send the President to the conference
at least every other year and cover room, board and travel expenses.
Dick moved to put this in the budget every year. Mike seconded.
Scott suggested moving election to spring and leave the amount
to the board. Motion passed by membership.
New members - 31 voted this a.m. by the board.
Election - clerks appointed, Dabney and Frank. Dick Lambert read
the nominating committee report - President - 2 year - Tim Nelson
Vice Pres. - 2 year - Dick Lambert
Board - 3 year - Bruce Smith
3 year - Mike Nugent
1 year - Dave Grysk.
Dick reviewed the bylaw voting regulations for the membership.
Membership voted the slate of officers individually with the secretary
casting the vote for each office.
Dennis Lemieux discussed CSI meeting on January 4, 2005 . Mark
Tebbetts will be the speaker. It was suggested that it be a joint
meeting with MBOIA. The location to be announced. Art moved to
have President Tim pursue. Dan Hill seconded. Motion passed.
Randy Poulton announced October 6 th Model Energy Code proposal.
Dan Hill moved and Tim Nelson seconded motion to support. Membership
voted to support.
Plaques were presented to Barb McPheters and Bruce Smith for their
service to MBOIA.
Mike Nugent won $23.00 in the 50/50 raffle.
Meeting adjourned at 1420.
Submitted by:
Barbara E. McPheters, Secretary Pro-tem |
