MBOIA Board Meeting
Thursday, February 09, 2006
MMA, Augusta
9:00am
Call to Order: President Tim Nelson called the meeting to order at 9:11 a.m.
Roll Call: In attendance were: Dabney Lewis, Bruce Smith, Norman Fecteau, Kathryn Joiner, Al Farris, Tim Nelson, Mark Tibbetts, Barbara McPheters, Margaret Langhill, Jeff Austin
Energy Code Question: Jeff Austin joined the group to find out how they feel about the energy code question, and how it will affect the code professionals. Jeff asked the Board Members present about how many towns have adopted the energy code and how many have been rejected. There was a general discussion about the issue, and Al Farris briefly described the process so that Jeff would have a better understanding. Jeff added that the motivation behind the Energy Code question is to mandate that every municipality discuss it. It requires the town to send a letter. While all seem to be in support of consciousness raising efforts, the preferred approach is to inform the municipalities and then let them make the decision on their own, instead of requiring a mandated response. A general discussion followed about the process and fees associated with the energy code.
Reading of the minutes: There were no minutes to be read.
Communications and bills: Tim Nelson reported that he met with MMA and had a follow-up phone conference. MMA is working on the fees, and MBOIA is looking to go under contract with MMA for Executive Services in July if the fees are in line. Tim briefly reviewed the services being offered by MMA, and asked that Margaret Langhill have the draft contract sent to him to send out to the board members for review. Margaret will follow up with Joan Kiszely.
Report of the Officers and Treasurers Report: Al Farris reported on the financials to-date and read the bills to be paid.
Bath Savings statement, 1/31/06
| Checking balance, |
$1,488.65 |
| 18 Mo. CD |
$3,609.52 |
| 12 Mo. CD |
$2,597.75 |
| Savings |
$1,204.40 |
| Total current balance |
$8,900.32 |
A motion was made by Bruce Smith, seconded by Dabney Lewis, all approved the financial report and the approval to pay bills.
Report of the Committees:
- NEBOEA-Tim Nelson reported that there was a meeting in which classes and attendance was discussed. He noted a fairly large turnout from Maine , and that they are planning next year's schedule.
- ESBOF: Tim Nelson reported that he hasn't been to a meeting in a while, as they meet in Connecticut , and the traveling expenses are cost prohibitive.
- ICC Governance Committee: Tim Nelson reported that we are on board with 12 other regions and will be meeting in San Antonio at the expence of the ICC.
- Education-Barbara McPheters reported on the draft budget that she had prepared to date. She went back two years, and feels that we should stay at these figures.
Unfinished Business: None
New Business:
- Region 6 By-laws draft: Tim Nelson reported that a draft has been done of the by-laws and has been distributed to 4 of 5 of the states with no comments so far. He added that Region 6 might be an ICC chapter by June 2006 and that the process has gone very well, better than anticipated. There will be a conference call on February 15, 2006 . He is hoping to invite all members to Maine and have President Henry Green of the ICC to swear in the President of Region 6-also hoping to have all Governors in attendance. Tim noted that Henry Green has promised the attendance of the entire ICC Executive Board on June 9 th . Maine is hosting the festivities for this, and there was a general discussion about possible activities to make this a great event. There was some question on who would fund this event. Tim noted that he is working with the ICC with regard to publicizing the event and public relations. It was decided that the membership meeting for June 8 th would remain as is.
- Website/Newsletter: There was a general discussion about the timeliness of website updates. Barbara McPheters noted that there is some incorrect information on the website. Bruce Smith offered to be the new contact, but would like to understand the process of how items are put on the website. Bruce and Barbara to set up a conference call with Jesse to discuss the process and responsibilities.
- MBOIA classes for outside membership: Education Committee will be meeting after the board meeting to discuss.
- March meeting topic "Home Sprinklers" speaker: Tim Nelson reported that John Dean will speak at the March Meeting that will take place on March 9 th at Spring Meadows in Gray. Al Farris added that maybe one meeting per year should be in York County to try to get the members in that region to attend and participate. There was a general discussion about location of membership meetings, speakers and topics. There was general consensus that the December speaker was well received. Bruce Smith to look into New England Homes tour for the March 2007 meeting.
The Good and Welfare of the Association: Tim Nelson reviewed his committee list for the coming year (Chair person in bold):
- Legislative Committee: Tim Nelson, Dick Lambert , Mike Nugent, Bruce Smith, Roger Timmons
- Education Committee: Bruce Smith, Carroll Shepard, Kathy Joiner, Roby Fecteau, Barbara McPheters
- By-Laws Committee: Dabney Lewis, Norman Fecteau, Al Farris , Larry Dunham, Scott Davis, Frank Tracy
- NEBOEA Committee: Tim Nelson, Paul Demers, Bruce Smith, Al Farris
- Nominations Committee: Paul Demers , Carroll Shepard, Frank Tracy, Bill Chipman, Bill Longley
- Region 6: Tim Nelson , Dick Lambert, Kathy Joiner
- Norman Fecteau inquired about the MBOIA's position on the home sprinklers. We are looking to let John Dean know that MBOIA would like to decide this on a community level. We don't necessarily oppose home sprinklers as a topic on its own, but want it at the local level. There was a general discussion about the home sprinkler issue pros and cons, statistics, etc.
Adjournment : Bruce Smith made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Norman Fecteau. All approved to adjourn the meeting at 10:47 am . ACCEPTED MARCH 9,2006
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