MBOIA
Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, August 9, 2007
MMA - Augusta
- Call to Order: President Tim Nelson called the meeting to order at 9:15am .
- Roll Call: In attendance were: Tim Nelson, Barb Skelton, Jodine Adams, Dabney Lewis, Bruce Smith, Freeman Abbott, Russ Martin. Tim Nelson noted there was a quorum to conduct the Board Meeting.
- Absent: Jon Reed, Dick Lambert, Frank Tracy, Paul Demers, Kathy Joiner
- Russ Martin from DHHS Division of Health Engineering: Tim Nelson introduced Russ Martin who led a discussion on processes, staffing and a general question and answer period.
- Reading of the Minutes: Bruce Smith made a motion to accept the minutes of July 19, 2007 , seconded by Freeman Abbott. All approved.
- Communications/Bills: Tim Nelson had no correspondence to report.
Bills: Barb Skelton noted the following outstanding invoices to pay:
MMA Monthly Services Bill for June 2007-$378.50
Website Quarterly Bill $125.00
Bruce Smith made a motion to pay these two invoices, seconded by Dabney Lewis. All approved.
- Report of Treasurer: Barbara Skelton reported on the Financial statements through August 8, 2007 :
Checking Balance: $801.05
12 Mo. CD's: $2762.52
18 Mo. CD's: $3809.37
Savings: $1208.00
Petty Cash: $100.00
Bruce Smith made a motion to accept the Treasurer's Report as presented, seconded by Freeman Abbott. All approved.
- Committee Reports:
- TAX ID Numbers: Tim Nelson will be giving this information for his attorney to review.
- Tim Nelson reported that NERC will be having their annual bus meeting in Reno , NV in October.
- Tim Nelson reported that NEBOEA is close to finalizing their classes for October. The brochures should be coming out shortly. The conference is the first full week in October.
- Nominating committee: Bruce Smith reported that they are all set for elections in September.
- Unfinished Business:
- LD 677: Tim Nelson reported that he spoke with Sue Inches and she is going to be leading this. She is willing to meet with board members. Her plan is to have various people on committee, have hearings and then go back and work on it in workgroups. Tim noted that he will try to set up a meeting with Sue Inches at the State Planning Office, and that Bruce Smith, Dick Lambert, Jodine Adams and Tim Nelson will be present for the meeting.
- Shirts: Freeman Abbott discussed pricing for MBOIA polo shirts. Margaret Langhill will send Freeman the MBOIA logo. Jodine Adams made a motion to accept the proposal submitted by Freeman Abbott to purchase shirts, seconded by Barb Skelton. There was discussion that orders will be taken at the September meeting and that an order form will be included in the training brochure. All approved. Tim Nelson will invite John Dean and Sue Inches to the September meeting to speak on 2006 newly adopted NFPA 101 and LD 677.
- New Business:
None
- The Good and Welfare of the Association:
Rollover Day: Barb Skelton noted need to start planning one for November/December of this year.
- Adjourn: Bruce Smith made a motion to adjourn at 10:55am , seconded by Barb Skelton. All approved.
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