MBOIA
Board of Directors’ Meeting
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Gray, Maine
1. Dick Lambert called the meeting to order at 9:03 a.m.
- Roll Call: In attendance were, Timothy Nelson, Jodine Adams, Dick Lambert, Barbara Skelton, Paul Demers, Dabney Lewis, Freeman Abbott, Kathryn Joiner and Bruce Smith. Denise Kolreg was in attendance from MMA. It was determined that there was a quorum.
Absent: John Reed and Al Farris.
- Reading of the minutes of the previous meeting. Motion to accept the minutes from the August 20, 2009 Board of Directors’ meeting was made by Dick Lambert, seconded by Jodine Adams, with all in favor.
2. Communications and bills:
- Dick Lambert received a letter of resignation from Al Farris. His resignation is effective immediately.
- MBOIA’s website is currently being done through MMA. Dick Lambert sends all information to Jeri Holt to keep the website current. It was noted that this system is working very well.
- Surcharge Update – It was noted that many changes were going on with ICC. These changes will be discussed in more detail during the upcoming annual meeting.
- Barbara Skelton reported she had a bill for Tim Nelson’s airfare in the amount of $113. Paul Demers made a motion to authorize payment of $113 for Tim Nelson’s airfare. Dick Lambert seconded this motion with all in favor.
- New England Board of Officials – It was noted that they are not sure what classes are being offered as the facilitator has retired. Some have signed up through UMA of Massachusetts. Annual conference is being held in Rhode Island in April. Attendees can register on the website.
- New members – John D Wentworth, CEO/Assessing Agent, Town of Harrison had sent in his application for membership. A motion to accept Mr. Wentworth was made by Bruce Smith. Dick Lambert seconded this motion and all were in favor.
3. Report of Officers and Treasurers report Checking Balance:
18-Month CD’s: $4,086.03
12- Month CD’s: $2,941.89
Petty Cash: $79.52
Savings $2,075.33
Total Current Balance: $21,628.22
Dick Lambert made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s report. This was seconded by Jodine Adams with all in favor.
4. Report of Committee: Barbara Skelton noted she will get a list of people interested in running for positions.
- Nominating Committee 2010 – Barbara will be putting together a Slate of Officers: Washington or Hancock County for a 2-year term; Aroostook, Penobscot, Piscataquis or Somerset County for a 3-year term. Mike Nugent, Dabney Lewis, Barbara Skelton and Jodine Adams are serving on the Nominating Committee.
5. Unfinished Business
- 2010 Spring School – The Board decided they would meet at a later time to discuss this in more detail. Barbara Skelton said she can work on some things at the office. The school will be held for two days, and will be centrally located. It will be a multi-discipline class. Board members have been assigned specific areas to work on.
- Spring volunteers – Barbara Skelton will get a list together and share it with the Board at a later time.
6. Adjournment: Motion made by Barbara Skelton, seconded by Dick Lambert. All approved to adjourn the meeting at 9:32 a.m.
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