PENNSYLVANIA BUILDING OFFICIALS CONFERENCE

BOD MEETING

January 11, 2007

HOLIDAY INN Carlisle

carlisle, PA

 

 

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by President Richard Barton at 10:00 A.M.

 

Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation

After the Pledge of Allegiance, Jim Matscherz gave the Invocation.

 

Roll Call

Richard Barton, President; Eric D. Weiss, First Vice President; David Knox, Recording Secretary; Shawn D. Forrest, Corresponding Secretary; David Ross, Treasurer; James E. Matscherz, Past President; Robert Reilley, Region I Representative; Cindy Cawley, Region II Representative; Jim Farnsworth, Region II Representative; Arnie Cohen, Region II Representative; Jim Scheifley, Region IV Representative; Jeff Shultz, Region V Representative; John Eby, Region V Representative, Fred Kinder, Region VI representative; Michael Como, Region VI representative, Robert John Smith, Region VI Representative.  Also present was Gil Longwell, Meetings with Success, and Khervin Smith.  A quorum was declared.

 

Minutes

                   A motion was made by Jim Matscherz and seconded by Dave Ross to approve the minutes of the October 18, 2006 BOD meeting and the special BOD meeting of October 20., 2006.  There was a verbal vote with the motion passing unanimously.

 

Treasurer’s Report – David Ross

                   PennBoc, as of November 30, 2006, has $31,844.48 in the checking account, $ 28,570.46 in the savings account and $x                in a CD.  A motion was made by Jim Scheifley and seconded by Fred Kinder to accept the Treasurer’s Report as submitted.  There was a verbal vote with the motion passing unanimously.

 

Committee Reports

                   ICC Relations – David Ross gave a summary of the ICC Region 7 year-to-date activities.  Region 7 is setting up new policies and involvement in the code change process.  Steve Shapiro is on longer the Board liaison, Ronald Lynn is the new Board Liaison. 

 

                   Government Relations – Craig Hynes was not present and may be re-instated as a representative.  No other news at this time.

 

                   Community Relations/Newsletter – John Eby reported that the newsletter was distributed and that not all people have received it. 

 

 

                   Membership – Paul Purtell was not present.  Dave Knox reported that Gil indicated that we have 313 paid memberships at this time.  Gil stated that here were more received that are not yet entered.  There was a discussion on who should be keeping track of this information.  Robert Smith made a motion to direct Gil to work with Dave Knox so that his duties are being completed to his liking.  There was a second to the motion by Jim Matscherz.  There was a verbal vote with the motion passing unanimously.

                  

                   33rd Annual Conference – Gil reported that the next conference will be at the Holiday Inn Harrisburg East, October 24 thru 26, 2007.  Gil also stated that we need to form a committee.  There was a discussion on rotating the conference location.  John Eby was asked if he could solicit help from Region V for the committee.  Jim would like to see Cindy Cawley, Fred Kinder, Jeff Shultz and himself on the committee.  Rick Barton suggested that we also ad people from the region the conference is held in. 

 

                   Education – James E. Matscherz reported that the IBC seminar in Harleysville was canceled due to lack of participation.  Region IV will combine with Region V for the IBC seminar.  Jim has information for an IRC Transition seminar through the PHRC.  The program could be offered for around $100.  There was a discussion on the last seminar mailing and the need for a central location for these mailings.  Gil stated that in 2005 there was an agreement that MWS would process all training information.  There was a consensus that a deadline date also needs to be included on the applications.  Robert Smith made the motion that the education committee work with Gil and MWS on all future training.  There was a second to the motion by Rob Reilley.  There was a verbal vote with the motion passing unanimously.

 

                   Constitution and By-laws – John Eby reported that there was nothing new to report.  There was a discussion on contracts.  John stated that Article 13 states that the president and treasure must sign all contracts unless except as may be authorized by the Executive committee.

                  

Region Reports

               Region I -              Verbal report

               Region II              Written report attached     -             

               Region IV             Written report attached -  

               Region V              Written report attached -  

               Region VI.            Verbal report

 

OLD BUSINESS

        Rick Barton gave a report on the outcome of response to the Thompson exams at 2006 Conference.  A letter was sent apologizing for the improper exam, the cost would be reimbursed to the members and that we would not pay Thompson.  These three items are completed.  There was a discussion on the possibility of offering the remaining test needed.  At this time it was decided that it would not be feasible for PennBoc to do this.  This can be done at the pen and paper test and at the designated computer centers and we should draft a letter to members on how and were this can be done.

 

There was a discussion on the enactment of HB 881.

 

NEW BUSINESS

        Rick Barton read the court decision on the recent court case, in North Union Township, on the use and acceptance of outside inspectors.  The decision stated that inspections form other parties are permitted to do inspection work in all areas.  Khervin Smith stated that this was a majority decision of the panel and that in his opinion this can be dealt with.  At this time this decision is enforceable.  Khervin stated that at this time this is for this municipality only.  If the Supreme Court comes down with a decision and it is published then it is state wide.  If there was a new case they can use the same language and have the same outcome.  Each BCO should discuss it with there solicitor.  The consensus is that we work with PABCO on this issue.  

 

Gil stated that he had the checks ready for the scholarships and that they needed to be signed after the meeting for distribution.  .

 

Fred Kinder made a motion that the Pat Campanella be given only once from this point on.  There was a second to the motion by Dave Knox.  There was a verbal vote with the motion passing unanimously.

 

There was a discussion on the issuance of the scholarships.  Fred Kinder made a motion that no person receives the award in two consecutive years. There was a second to the motion by Dave Ross.  There was further discussion on this motion.  Fred Kinder amended the motion that the person only wins the award once.  The motion was withdrawn with the direction that the education committee and Gil review this and act at the next meeting.

 

Eric Weiss stated that he has a price of $50 to correct the Campanella plaque.  The consensus was to leave it alone for now. 

 

Gil stated that he will prepare cost for the next meeting for his services.  Gil distributed a budget comparison sheet.  (See attached)  Gil will provide clarification on several of these figures for the next meeting.

 

Rick Barton read the proposed change to the ICC Bylaws.  Currently there must be a majority 2/3 present at a BOD meeting for action.  The change will require that 2/3 of the members of the BOD at the meeting for action.  The second change would allow a special meeting at the request 2/3 of the members of the BOD.  There was a discussion on this issue

 

 

CORRESPONDENCED

Dave Ross read a letter of invitation to the Silent Defender Award Dinner.  Dave Ross made a motion that we reimburse Rick for lodging and travel to attend the dinner for PennBoc.  There was a second to the motion by Cindy Cawley.  There was a verbal vote with the motion passing unanimously.

 

GOOD OF THE ORDER

Shawn Forrest requested approval to purchase a new transcriber/recorder from Amazon for $200.99.  Dave Knox made the motion to purchase the recorder as requested.  There was a second to the motion by Cindy Cawley.  There was a verbal vote with the motion passing unanimously.

 

A motion was made by Fred and seconded by Robert Smith to adjourn the meeting at 2:05 PM.  There was a verbal vote with the motion passing unanimously.

 

 

 

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Shawn D. Forrest

Corresponding Secretary