MBOIA
Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Spring Meadows Country Club, Gray
- Call to Order: President Tim Nelson called the meeting to order at 9:05am .
- Roll Call: In attendance were: Tim Nelson, Dick Lambert, Paul Demers, Jodine Adams, Freeman Abbott, Bruce Smith, Al Farris, Jon Reed, Dabney Lewis, Barb Skelton, Kathryn Joiner, Frank Tracy, Mark Tebbetts. President Tim Nelson determined a quorum of officers.
- Absent: None
Tim Nelson noted that Sue Inches and Rich McCarthy will be speaking at the training today.
- Reading of the Minutes: Bruce Smith made a motion to accept the minutes of August 9, 2007 , seconded by Al Farris. All approved.
- Communications and Bills: Tim Nelson reported on communications:
- Letters have been sent out to Henry Green for Supporting Stephen Jones and Jack Leydon for ICC Board of Directors. Tim noted that Dick Lambert drafted the letters and they are available for review for anyone interested.
- Information from Neokraft Signs-Paul Lessard-with regard to the change in Maine Statutes Regulating Changeable Signs taking effect in September 2007.
Report of the Officers and Treasurers Report: Barb Skelton reported on the financials from March 15, 2007 to the present.
Checking Balance: $587.55
18 Mo. CD's: $3823.09
12 Mo. CD's: $2772.98
Petty Cash: $100.00
Savings: $1208.21
Total Current Balance: $8491.83
Frank Tracy made a motion to approve the Treasurer's Report as presented, second by Freeman Abbott. All approved. Al Farris complimented Barb Skelton on the quality and detail of the Treasurer's Report.
General discussion about the cost of the June 2007 joint meeting with NHBOIA in relation to the revenue taken in.
- Report of the Committees:
- EDUCATION: Jonathan Reed had no report. Barb Skelton reported that in order to use the free day of training, planning should have already started, and due to schedules is not possible. Mark Tebbetts noted that this could be used to do training for architects. The consensus of the board is that if Mark would plan this and do the legwork to assist MBOIA, with the assistance of Al Farris and Kathy Joiner, this is fine. Mark Tebbetts should keep MMA Staff in the stream of communication so they can work out the pre-registration for this workshop.
- NEBOEA/ESBOF: Tim Nelson reported that the paperwork has gone out for the UMass Conference that will take place October 2007. Al Farris that the ESBOF School is going to be held in March or April 2008, however there are no final details to-date.
- Midcoast Maine Officials: Tim Nelson reported that he has been asked to speak at their meeting on October 17, 2007 in Belfast , however, he can't attend. He has spoken with Bruce Smith, and Bruce was going to speak, but has a scheduling conflict, so he has asked Al Farris to fill in. If anyone is interesting in participating at this event with Al, please contact Bruce and he will coordinate with the Midcoast Maine Officials contact person.
- Election Committee: Bruce Smith reviewed the open positions on the board.
- Paul Demers reported that he has spoken with Dana Tuttle who is willing to do a road tour and conduct various trainings with regard to the current plumbing code in relation to renovations. Dana is looking for sample situations, photos, etc. and is working with Paul to get this information. If anyone has any, please send to Paul. The date of the training will be dictated by the information we can give him to conduct the training.
- ICC: Mark Tebbetts gave a brief update with regard to ICC.
- Chapter 46 Group-LD 677: Tim Nelson reported that there was a meeting in Augusta at which he, Dick Lambert and Bruce Smith attended. They were assured that they would be kept in the loop; however, it appears that there has already been communication that has not been provided to MBOIA. Tim noted that he is considering drafting a letter requesting the information through the Right to Know Act.
- Incorporation Documents: Tim Nelson reported that he is working with his city attorney to determine how to proceed. This will depend on the amount of fees and penalties that are expected. If they are too high, the MBOIA may look to re-apply for incorporation under a slightly different name.
- Polo shirts: Freeman Abbott passed around a sample patch for review. It was decided that the order should wait until the incorporation documents are finalized so that in the event that the Association name should change, the polo shirts should reflect the new name and possibly new logo.
- Unfinished Business: None
- New Business:
- New Members: Paul Demers made a motion to approve the new members as read by Margaret Langhill, seconded by Freeman Abbott. All approved.
- October meeting: The next meeting will be October 25 th at MMA and will count for both the October and November meetings.
- The Good and Welfare of the Association: None
- Adjournment: Freeman Abbott made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:47 , seconded by Frank Tracy. All approved.
MBOIA
General Business Meeting
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Spring Meadows Country Club, Gray
- Call to Order: President Tim Nelson called the meeting to order at 12:51pm .
- Roll Call: See September 13, 2007 Board of Directors meeting attendance list and the sign in sheet. President Tim Nelson determined a quorum of officers.
- Reading of the Minutes: Tim Nelson reported that the minutes of August 9, 2007 were read and accepted at the Board of Directors' meeting this morning.
- Communications and Bills: Tim Nelson reported on communications:
- Letters have been sent out to Henry Green for Supporting Stephen Jones and Jack Leydon for ICC Board of Directors. Tim noted that Dick Lambert drafted the letters and they are available for review for anyone interested.
- Information from Neokraft Signs-Paul Lessard-with regard to the change in Maine Statutes Regulating Changeable Signs taking effect in September 2007.
- Report of the Officers and Treasurers Report: Barb Skelton reported on the financials from March 15, 2007 to the present.
Checking Balance: $587.55
18 Mo. CD's: $3823.09
12 Mo. CD's: $2772.98
Petty Cash: $100.00
Savings: $1208.21
Total Current Balance: $8491.83
Freeman Abbott made a motion to approve the Treasurer's Report as presented, second by Paul Demers. All approved.
- Report of the Committees:
- Midcoast Maine Officials: Tim Nelson reported that he has been asked to speak at their meeting on October 17, 2007 in Belfast , however, he can't attend. He has spoken with Bruce Smith, and Bruce was going to speak, but has a scheduling conflict, so he has asked Al Farris to fill in. If anyone is interesting in participating at this event with Al, please contact Bruce and he will coordinate with the Midcoast Maine Officials contact person.
- Education Committee: Jonathan Reed reported that there are a couple of training sessions being developed, possibly in conjunction with ICC and he will keep everyone posted as they are developed. General discussion about future topics. Tim Nelson asked that anyone who has any ideas get in contact with the Education Committee.
- NEBOEA/ESBOF: Tim Nelson reported that the paperwork has gone out for the UMass Conference that will take place October 2007. Al Farris that the ESBOF School is going to be held in March or April 2008, however there are no final details to-date.
- Paul Demers reported that he has spoken with Dana Tuttle who is willing to do a road tour and conduct various trainings with regard to the current plumbing code in relation to renovations. Dana is looking for sample situations, photos, etc. and is working with Paul to get this information. If anyone has any, please send to Paul. The date of the training will be dictated by the information we can give him to conduct the training.
- Unfinished Business:
- None
- New Business:
- New Members: Tim Nelson read the new members that were accepted at the Board of Directors' meeting this morning.
- Annual Election of Officers and Directors: Bruce Smith reported on the recommended slate of officers, and then gave the floor to Dick Lambert who facilitated the election process. Tim Nelson noted that John Thompson and Frank Tracy would collect the ballots if they are necessary.
- Secretary: The Nomination Committee recommends Jodine Adams as noted on the proposed slate of officers. Per the by-laws, Dick Lambert called for nominations from the floor three times. Tim Nelson made a motion that all nominations cease and one ballot be cast for Jodine Adams, seconded by Paul Demers. All approved.
- Treasurer: The Nomination Committee recommends Barbara Skelton as noted on the proposed slate of officers. Per the by-laws, Dick Lambert called for nominations from the floor three times. Frank Tracy made a motion that all nominations cease and one ballot be cast for Barbara Skelton, seconded by Bill Longley. All approved.
- Director: The Nomination Committee recommends Jonathan Reed as noted on the proposed slate of officers. Per the by-laws, Dick Lambert called for nominations from the floor three times. Frank Tracy made a motion that all nominations cease and one ballot be cast for Jonathan Reed, seconded by Paul Demers. All approved.
- Director: The Nomination Committee recommends Dabney Lewis as noted on the proposed slate of officers. Per the by-laws, Dick Lambert called for nominations from the floor three times. Frank Tracy made a motion that all nominations cease and one ballot be cast for Dabney Lewis, seconded by Paul Demers. All approved.
- Director: The Nomination Committee recommends Al Farris as noted on the proposed slate of officers. Per the by-laws, Dick Lambert called for nominations from the floor three times. Frank Tracy made a motion that all nominations cease and one ballot be cast for Al Farris, seconded by Paul Demers. All approved.
- The Good and Welfare of the Association: Tim Nelson reminded everyone about ordering MBOIA shirts and explained briefly that there are issues with the Incorporation paperwork for MBOIA. The shirts will be put on hold until this is worked out in case the name of the Association needs to change. General discussion about the December meeting at the China Rose Restaurant in Brunswick . Bruce Smith made a motion to allow Dabney Lewis to purchase $300 worth of raffle prizes for the meeting, seconded by Frank Tracy. Motion carried. One opposed. Al Farris reminded the members present that whenever there is opportunity to talk with a legislator, do so! Mark Tebbetts gave a brief report on ICC. Mark offered to raffle off some free code books for the December meeting.
- Adjournment: Freeman Abbott made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 1:25pm , seconded by Jonathan Reed. All approved.
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