Board of Directors’ Meeting
Thursday, December 16, 2010
China Rose Restaurant, Brunswick, Maine

• Call to Order – President Mike Nugent called the meeting to order at 12:45 p.m.

• Calling of the Roll of Officers: Jodine Adams, Freeman Abbott, Mike Nugent, Dabney Lewis, Tom Maynard, Chris Hanson, Barbara Skelton, Paul Demers, Tim Nelson and Melissa Carver.

  Absent:  Kathy Joiner, Bruce Smith, Geoff Smith.
   
  SEE DECEMBER 16, 2010 CLASS LIST

  It was determined there was a quorum.

• Review and acceptance of the minutes of the previous meeting:  Tim Nelson made a motion to accept the November 16, 2010 minutes as written, seconded by Bill Longley. All approved.
• Communications and Bills:

  Discussion regarding the Administrative Process/2011 Contract: Mike Nugent advised if there was no objection he would hold for the January Board Meeting in order to clarify $750 additional charge for the Spring Code Conference. Discussion from the current and past Education Committee Chairs advised that the contracts in the past have been well defined and the assistance and experience from Joan Kiszely and MMA is much needed for the two-day Conference. Motion made by Paul Demers to approve the contract, seconded by Barb Skelton. Dick Lambert amended the motion to authorize the board to approve and sign the contract at the next meeting if all their questions were answered. Bruce Engert seconded the motion as amended, all approved.  

  Outstanding Bills – IAPMO $4,000 for Plumbing training to be offset by check from PHCC in the amount of $6,088, and Ramada bill for $175.00. The Board had also approved a $50 gift card to the person who assisted with the Plumbing Class brochures. Bruce Engert made a motion to approve payment of the outstanding bills, seconded by Dave Twomey. All approved.

• Report of Officers and Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer’s Report (October 14, 2010 through November 15, 2010) - Current balance $19,123.95. Art Dunlap made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report, seconded by Dan Hill. The membership approved the report as submitted.
  
• Report of Committees:
  
  
  1. By-Law Amendments: Mike Nugent reviewed the changes. Barb Skelton wanted to go on record recognizing Bruce Smith who is not present today for his hard work and efforts with the By-law changes. Bill Longley made a motion to accept the By-law amendments, seconded by Freeman Abbott, and approved by all.
  2. Education Committee:
     Plumbing Class Summary: Paul Demers reported the Plumbing classes were a success. There were 192 attendees. MBOIA partnered with PHCC and the registration fee covered the cost of the speakers. The amount taken in was $6,088 and expenses were a little over $4,000.
     
     Paul Demers asked the membership if they would be in favor of submitting a position letter to the Plumbers Examining Board to allow air testing. Motion made by Tim Nelson to pursue an amendment to allow air testing, seconded by Dave Gryskwicz and approved by all.
     
     2011 Maine Code Conference: Mike Nugent reported that the facility has been confirmed, and the contract has been signed.  Paul Demers reported the Education Committee is working on lining up topics/speakers and any suggestions for training are welcomed. Membership agreed the format used last year worked very well.
  3. Legislative Committee:
     Upcoming Legislation Summary: Mike Nugent reported that he has received information from sources including MMA and Senators that it is not likely the new building code will be repealed. Mike suggested to members to be calling and getting to know their Legislators now to establish a relationship and talk to them about this new building code.
     
     
     
• Unfinished Business:
  1) Election of Vacancy: Mike Nugent reported this will be held for the March meeting in order to solicit members from the vacant counties.
  
• New Business:
  FEMA Mapping Update: Mike Nugent advised there was nothing new to report.  Everything has been withdrawn and communities will have the opportunity to work with FEMA on the new planning which they are calling Risk Management.
  
  New Members: No new members.

ICC Updates – Chapter Merit Award Application: Mike Nugent advised this will also be held for the March meeting.

Technical/Community College Alliance Update: Mike Nugent reported that he is working with the Technical Colleges to arrange for Tech students to spend time with MBOIA members, and he will be asking membership to be available to the students.

Outreach ideas for existing and new members: Mike Nugent reported that it is in the works to meet with the Maine Town & City Managers’ Association, as well as some other affiliates such as the Fire Chiefs and Police Chiefs.

    Mike challenged the Membership Committee to increase membership by 200%...!

Awards:
Past President: Tim Nelson was awarded a plaque for his service as President.

Outgoing Long-term Board Member: Dick Lambert was awarded a plaque for his service on the Board.

Tim Nelson and Bruce Smith were recognized for their 10 years of service in the New England Buildings Association.

Building Official of the Year Award: Dick Lambert was awarded the first Building Official of the Year Award.


• It was brought to the membership’s attention that Stanford Brown was in attendance at this meeting and at age 91, his application had been submitted for Honorary CEO, but it had been turned down based on no college degree, teaching, etc. Bill Longley made a motion to encourage the State to reconsider, seconded by Bruce Engert and approved by all.

• Norm Fecteau made a motion to open discussions with the State Planning Office to revisit the wording of being “municipally employed” in order to be an active CEO. Jodine Adams asked for discussion on the motion, as she advised that the Planning Office has been clear that they do not wish to revise the wording and she recommends bringing it to the next level of the Planning Board. It may be helpful in the rule making to have an inactive status. The motion to pursue the change in the rule as amended by Jodine Adam’s recommendation was seconded by Tim Nelson, all approved.


• The Good and Welfare of the Association:
  Door Prizes and Raffles – $160.00 received from the raffle tickets for the door prizes.
  
• Adjournment - Paul Demers made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 2:15 p.m., seconded by Jodine Adams, approved by all.