March 29, 2001 Meeting Minutes

PENNSYLVANIA ASSOCIATION OF CODE OFFICIALS
QUARTERLY MEETING MINUTES - MARCH 29TH 2001
ASTM CENTER, WEST CONSHOHOCKEN PA.

President, Todd Meltsch called the meeting to order at 0900.

ROLL CALL
Present:
President Todd Meltsch
Vice President Robert Duncan
Secretary Lee Milligan
Treasurer Robert Neely
Board of Directors:
Jeff Gentile
Brian Gallagher

PRESIDENTS REPORT

President Meltsch advised that Pa. Dept of L & I has published the training and certification regulations on their web site (see www.paco-71.org for link to L & I) and requested that the membership review same and provide feedback on these proposed regs.
President Meltsch reviewed a letter sent to Rep. Weldon regarding the proposal of the United States Department of Defense to adopt the NFPA 5000 Building code as their standard.
The Dept. of L & I sent out a questionnaire concerning enforcement of the UCC to 2600 Municipalities. They received 1400 responses with 40% indicating that they would undertake local enforcement of the UCC.
Updating of the web site for the coming year included adding current training schedule and additional links.
President Meltsch pointed out that we IE: PACO were spotlighted in the last edition of BOCA magazine.
President Meltsch has received a letter from Roger Fox stating that he is withdrawing from the BOCA Board of Directors.

TREASURERS REPORT

Treasurer Neely reported a correction to the December 7th report the balance should have read $18,792.21. In addition the current annual balance is $22,219.95.

Correction Motion: by Cal Bonnenberger with a second by Jeff Gentile

MOTION APPROVED

Annual Report Motion: by Bob Loeper with a second by Brian Gallagher

MOTION APPROVED

March Report Motion: by Joe Januzelli with a second by noel

MOTION APPROVED

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A motion was made by Bob Loeper with a second by Cal Bonnenberger to approve the minutes of December 18th, 2000.

MOTION APPROVED

COMMITTEE REPORTS

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

Lee Milligan reported as follows;

Latest Total Renewal 135 Members:

EDUCATION COMMITTEE

Bob Duncan reported on the upcoming International Plumbing Code Training to be held on May 24th at a site to be announced

Co-sponsored with BOCA
Please check our web site for complete listing.

PENNBOC will be sponsoring a seminar on the International Fuel Gas Code on April 30th registration forms are available at the sign in desk.

We have BOCA videos available on Floor Framing and Roof Framing if you wish to sign them out contact Bob Duncan.

IF YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE PROGRAMING PLEASE CONTACT ANY OFFICER WITH YOUR SUGGESTION.

CODE REVIEW COMMITTEE

Brian Gallagher provided a current newsletter of items for the membership to review these included articles on ;

Historic Homes
PSATS Links
BOCA Bachelors Program

NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE

Bob Loeper reported that we have received letters from 6 candidates for BOCA Board of Director positions.

Annual Service Award 2000 - Resolution 01-01
Committee Chairman Robert Loeper read this Resolution into the record officially awarding this years Annual Service Award 2000 to:

Stephen F. Bonifacino

A motion was made by Jeff Gentile with a second by Lee Milligan to adopt Resolution 01-01

MOTION APPROVED

OLD BUSINESS

PENNBOC Training Reciprocity: President Meltsch reported on secretary Milligan’s letter to PENNBOC outlining our position on reciprocity for training. This policy states, if you are a member of PENNBOC you will receive member rates to all PACO seminars and vice versa.

NEW BUSINESS

NONE

ELECTIONS:

At this point in the meeting the president called for the Nominations Chair Bob Loeper to conduct the election for the coming year.

President: Robert Duncan
Motion by: Robert Neely second by Cal Bonnenberger
MOTION APPROVED

Vice President: C. Lee Milligan
Motion by: Todd Meltsch second by Mike Perrone
MOTION APPROVED

Secretary: Jeff Gentile
Motion by: Todd Meltsch second by Mike Perrone
MOTION APPROVED
Treasurer: Robert Neely
Motion by: Cal Bonnenberger second by Brian Gallagher
MOTION APPROVED
Board of Directors:
Cal Bonnenberger Jr.
Brian Gallagher
Mark Bostwick

Motion by: Jeff Gentile second by Joe Januzelli
MOTION APPROVED

The current President of BOCA International Rodney Blane was on hand to swear in our newly elected officers. Mr. Blane acknowledged the job we have done, and encouraged us to stay the course and continue our efforts to provide service to our membership. THE CURRENT OFFICERS AND THE ELECTED OFFICERS WOULD LIKE TO THANK RODNEY FOR COMING IN FOR THIS INSTALLATION AND FOR HIS COUNSEL AND ENCOURAGEMENT.

GOOD OF THE ORGANIZATION

Several items were discussed under this topic as follows:

Past President Todd Meltsch was presented with a plaque commemorating his service to the organization. In addition he was presented with the official BOCA watch by Rodney Blane for his service to our organization.

Past President Meltsch presented President Duncan with the BOCA Plaque. Rodney Blane presented President Duncan with a Pin acknowledging his Presidency of a BOCA Chapter.

COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS:

MEMBERSHIP:
Jeff Gentile Chairman

FINANCE:
Bob Neeley Chairman
Cuzzy Rowles

CODE REVIEW:
Mike Perrone Chairman
Brian Gallagher
Dan Kerr
Norman Horn

EDUCATION:
Lee Milligan Chairman
Brian Gallagher
Todd Meltsch
Bob Loeper

NEWSLETTER/WEBSITE:
Todd Meltsch Chairman

Cal Bonnenberger
Kevin Pezzano

NOMINATIONS:
Todd Meltsch
Bob Loeper
Glen Holt
Executive Committee

CTC LIAISON:
Bob Loeper
Lee Milligan

President Duncan announced his intention to investigate a scholarship program for both College and continuing education training for our members. This will be discussed at our executive board meeting.

In addition, President Duncan requested that the membership consider candidates for next years PACO Service Award.

A motion was made by Cal Bonnenberger with a second by Robert Neely to adjourn

MOTION APPROVED

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED
LEE MILLIGAN
SECRETARY