- Call to Order: President Tim Nelson called the meeting to order at 9:24am .
- Roll Call: In attendance were: Tim Nelson, Paul Demers, Dick Lambert, Al Farris, Bruce Smith, Mark Tebbetts, Barb McPheters, Dabney Lewis. A quorum was determined to be present.
Guest : None
Absent: Norman Fecteau, Michael Nugent, Carroll Shepard, Kathryn Joiner, Frank Tracy.
- Reading of the minutes: Paul Demers made a motion to accept the minutes from September 22, 2005 as amended, seconded by Bruce Smith. All approved. Paul Demers made a motion to accept the Board Meeting minutes of June 9, 2006 as amended, seconded by Bruce Smith. All approved. Paul Demers made a motion to accept the General Business Meeting minutes of June 9, 2006 as amended, seconded by Bruce Smith. All approved.
- Communications and bills: Tim Nelson reported on the following communications:
- Brochure for upcoming workshops: There was a general discussion about the 3 workshops scheduled and whether to postpone the July class instead of canceling. It was discussed that it might be beneficial to send out a second mailing to architects. Paul Demers will get a list of all registered architects to possibly send out a 2 nd mailing. Mark Tebbetts requested that the brochure be sent to him electronically to see if he can get more interest in the remaining two classes.
- Chris Lockwood from MMA sent MBOIA a follow up letter from the June Affiliate Group Meeting. There is a second meeting in July to discuss the MMA Convention.
- MBOIA received an invitation from the Kansas City Chapter of ICC for an educational seminar in October. Tim Nelson reviewed the agenda and let everyone know that he has a copy of the registration in case anyone is interested in attending.
- MBOIA received a letter from Theresa Chavarie letter asking them to fill out the membership survey.
- MBOIA received a letter from Mike Starn about meeting on May 16 th about MMA Convention.
- MBOIA received a letter from Stephanie McGary about updating contact information on file at MMA.
- There was a general discussion about the dues renewals. Al Farris will get Margaret Langhill the most current membership list. Margaret gave a review on the process that she is working on. There was a general discussion about possibly sending additional items with the dues renewals, such as a newsletter. Dick Lambert to work on this to give to Margaret. In addition, the notice about the September meeting will go with the dues renewals. Lastly, to possibly add the workshop brochure in with the mailing.
- Report of the Officers and Treasurers Report: Al Farris reported on the financials to-date and read the bills to be paid.
Al Farris reported on the following: Bank Statement Date: 6/30/06
Checking Balance: $2718.99
18 Mo. CD's: $3662.33
12 Mo. CD's $2631.03
Savings: $1205.38
Total Current Balance $10217.73
Dick Lambert made a motion to approve the financial report, seconded by Bruce Smith, all approved.
- Report of the Committees:
- ESBOF/NEBOEA: Tim Nelson reported that there is a meeting on July 14 th in Sturbridge , MA and that they would be finalizing the October event at Amhearst. He added that there will be an ESBOF meeting next week and that he and Al Farris are planning to attend. Al noted that the dues for ESBOF are due and there was a discussion about whether these should be renewed. After a general discussion, it was decided that these should be renewed for the year. Al also reported that he received a solicitation from NEBCOA for membership. There was a general discussion about possibly paying membership to this group to further their affiliation.
- ICC Governance Committee: Tim Nelson reported that they met in Dallas and that there is a brief report posted on the ICC website. Tim added that the regional map is going to stay the same, and the proposal is to have on representative from each region and one at-large representative. He also noted that there will be no international representative until the criteria is met and that there would be some by-law changes coming up.
- Audit Committee: Dick Lambert reported that they are getting ready to meet as soon as they can coordinate everyone's schedule. Al Farris added that he is taking all of the information for each year and is putting it together in packets to mail out to each person on the committee to review prior to the meeting.
- Unfinished Business:
- None
- New Business
a. September Golf Tournament: There was a general discussion about the upcoming Golf Tournament and everyone was reminded that they should be passing out the brochure and soliciting sponsors. Paul Demers noted that he has secured a grand prize worth $500 for four rounds of golf at the Belgrade Lakes Country Club. There was discussion about a hole-in-one prize, and Dick Lambert will be looking into it. Paul will be meeting with the MMA staff a few weeks prior to the tournament and will contact Joan Kiszely to schedule a meeting. Barbara McPheters will get the word out to membership via email.
• Maine Model Code Adoption: Tim Nelson reported that when the State adopted the IBC/IRC code, they adopted the 2006 version. There was discussion that this may need to be addressed with the Legislature. Mark noted that ICC may be able to assist with this when a ten-year plan is created. After a brief discussion, Bruce Smith will contact the BCWG to schedule a meeting.
• December 2006 Meeting Location: Barb McPheters asked if the December location has been finalized. If it is not going to be where she has booked, she needs to let them know quickly to release the space. Al Farris will contact Barb to finalize the location.
• There was a brief discussion on the raffles for the December meeting. Dabney Lewis will be working on getting the prizes for this. $300 is the spending limit. There should be one large prize and a couple of other smaller prizes.
• Elections in September: Tim Nelson noted that the offices to be re-elected in September are as follows: President, Vice President, and one director. Paul Demers will be chairing the Nominating Committee and will report back to the Board.
• Canadian Welding Bureau: Al Farris reported that he met a representative from the CWB at the ICC Annual Convention in Detroit . He is interested in doing a program for MBOIA. After a general discussion, it was decided to pass at this time.
• NFPA: Al Farris reported that there will be an Emergency Evacuation Workshop in Woburn on September 28, 2006 if anyone is interested in attending.
• NEBCOA: Paul Demers made a motion to become a member of NEBCOA, seconded by Bruce Smith. All approved.
• IAEI: Al Farris reported that he attended a meeting and felt as though some inappropriate comments were made about the qualifications of local inspectors. He noted that it may be a good idea to send a letter stating that something needs to be done about training. After a general discussion, it was decided that this should be a topic for the April meeting & training.
• Tim led a general discussion about credits and certifications.
• Paul Demers noted that there is a group of code officials in the south that get together periodically and they are having a get together on July 28 th . Steve Noone will be in attendance as well in case anyone is interested in attending.
• Paul Demers mentioned that the Fire & Police Chiefs got LD1021 pushed through and there was a brief discussion on whether this would be of any assistance to MBOIA. The consensus was that it would not.
• Mark Tebbets noted that Sarah Yerkes VP of ICC is interested in meeting with them in August at their meeting, if it would take place in Southern Maine . There was a general discussion about having the August meeting down south, and Mark will make the arrangements.
• Dick Lambert asked if they want to have pins for the Annual Convention. Tabled until a later date.
- The Good and Welfare of the Association: Nothing Additional.
- Adjournment: Paul Demers made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Bruce Smith. All approved to adjourn the meeting at 12:42pm .
