Board of Directors’ Meeting
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Coles Farm Restaurant
Gray, Maine
Call to Order –President Tim Nelson called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
Calling of the Roll of Officers: Jodine Adams, Freeman Abbott, Barbara Skelton, Dabney Lewis, Paul Demers, Dick Lambert, Tim Nelson, Bruce Smith, Mike Nugent and Janice Tevanian. (MMA).
Absent: Al Farris (will be unable to attend meetings at this time, according to Tim) Kathy Joiner.
Reading of the Minutes of the Previous Meeting: January – Motion to approve minutes made by Jodine Adams, seconded by Barb Skelton, all approved the January Board Minutes.
Report of Officer’s and Treasurer’s Report:
Report of the Officer’s and Treasurer’s Report – Barb Skelton reported on the financials from 12/17 through March 17, 2010.
Checking Balance: $ 1,581.73
18-Month CD’s $ 4,120.82
12- Month CD’s: $ 2,954.19
9-Month CD $ 8,051.74
Petty Cash: $ 79.52
Savings $ 993.30
Total Current Balance: $ 17,781.30
Motion made by Dick to approve the Treasurer’s Report as presented; seconded by Dabney, all approved.
Communications:
Discussion of by-laws and upcoming vacancies—have 2 statewide at-large positions to try to get some Northern representation “open it up.” By-laws committee to look at. Tim redefined the by-law committee to include Bruce, Barb, Mike and Dabney.
Discussion of Board membership. Dabney and Al are up for the Membership Board—Jodine and Barb and Bruce—need to do new board, officers and membership applications for committee approval.
Jodine took a lead abatement course for builders per new EPA regs. It was quite valuable. State has asbestos rules.
Report of Committees:
Education Committee Discussed importance of continuing ICC training so that people can get
the credits they need. Training budgets are getting cut so that it is important to offer in-state classes because the cost of attending classes in MA is prohibitive. Most municipalities are willing to pay for in-state training, but travel expenses are questionable.
Tim reported that NEBOEA is looking for a member to represent Maine. Bruce attended the last meeting, stating that our presence would make a difference. Tim suggested putting it to the membership for a volunteer to attend with Bruce. If nobody else is willing, Mike Nugent will take the position.
Legislative Committee. Contracting bill died in committee. Association is now waiting for Carbon Monoxide bill language from SFM’s Office. MBOIA will follow lead of SFM. State Planning Office CEO regulations coming at their meeting on March 25 to write the CEO regulations. SPO requested number of organizations in Maine that had CEO codes in place. Those who have BOCA in place may be grandfathered. Need to ID some committee members to work with SPO.
New Business:
New Members – Motion made Dick, seconded by Mike, all approved Blaine Buck from the Cordjia Capital Projects Group, LLC as a new member to MBOIA.
2010 Spring Code Conference: Paul reported. Important to get the word out—looking for board members to step up and market the program. Board reviewed the program.
Dick moved to reserve and MBOIA pay for 4 rooms. Seconded by Dabney. Approved by all.
Adjournment – Bruce made a motion to adjourn; seconded by Dabney, all approved to adjourn the meeting at 10:00 a.m.
