APPROVED AT THE JULY 30, 2008 Meeting
Chimney Safety Institute of America
Board of Directors Meeting
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
CSIA Technology Center
President Brooks called the meeting of the Chimney Safety Institute of America Board of Directors to order at 8:09 a.m.
Directors Present: Eric Adair, Randy Brooks, Robert Huta, John Meredith, Steve Pietila, John Pilger, Howard Rowell, Bo Tasso, Tom Urban and Jay Walker
Staff Present: Mark McSweeney, Melissa Heeke, Judy Thompson, Ashley Eldridge, Royal Edwards
Guests Present: Jim Baynes, Stephen Kuber, Jeremy Biswell, Dennis Dobbs, Bob Priesing, Diane Pilger, Dean Piper, Mark Maynard
A motion was made by John Meredith and seconded by Jay Walker to accept the minutes of the April 15, 2008 meeting. Voting in favor: Eric Adair, Randy Brooks, Robert Huta, John Meredith, Steve Pietila, John Pilger, Bo Tasso, Tom Urban and Jay Walker. Motion passes.
President’s Report submitted by Randy Brooks. He added that he was pleased with the progress made during the annual planning meeting and looks forward to seeing the completion of projects planned.
Treasurer’s Report submitted by Tom Urban. A motion was made by Bo Tasso and seconded by Robert Huta to accept the Treasurer’s Report as submitted. Voting in favor: Eric Adair, Randy Brooks, Robert Huta, John Meredith, Steve Pietila, John Pilger, Bo Tasso, Tom Urban and Jay Walker. Motion passes.
Executive Director’s Report submitted by Mark McSweeney. He added that he was encouraged by the progress made at the annual planning meeting.
The consent agenda was presented with the exclusion of the Bylaws report.
A discussion was held regarding adding Ex-Officio position in the Bylaws. The committee will begin
A motion was made by Steve Pietila and seconded by Jay Walker to accept the consent agenda as submitted. Voting in favor: Eric Adair, Randy Brooks, Robert Huta, John Meredith, Steve Pietila, John Pilger, Bo Tasso, Tom Urban and Jay Walker. Motion passes.
Randy Brooks withdrew his tabled motion from November 2007 regarding the use of after-market parts.
A motion was made by Eric Adair and seconded by Jay Walker to accept the CSIA Position on After-Market Parts for Listed Products as modified:
The CSIA recommends the use of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts on any product listed by a nationally-recognized listing agency. Using only OEM parts and replacement parts maintains the original integrity and performance characteristics of the product.
If, however, after-market parts are installed, the CSIA recommends the following:
· The use of the after-market part does not conflict with policies established by the authority having jurisdiction.
· The after-market part is designed and manufactured to perform in the same manner as the original and does not alter the basic design and operation of the system.
· The installer explains the installation of the after-market part and the reason for its use to the homeowner.
· The installer documents that the homeowner acknowledges and authorizes the installation of the after-market part.
Voting in favor: Eric Adair,Randy Brooks, Robert Huta, John Meredith, Steve Pietila, John Pilger, Bo Tasso, Tom Urban and Jay Walker. Motion passes.
A discussion was held regarding the proposed Conflict of Interest Policy for Directors. A motion was made by Steve Pietila and seconded by Jay Walker to accept the Conflict of Interest Policy for Directors as presented. Voting in favor: Eric Adair,Randy Brooks, Robert Huta, John Meredith, Steve Pietila, John Pilger, Bo Tasso, Tom Urban and Jay Walker. Motion passes.
A motion was made by Bo Tasso and seconded by Steve Pietila to accept the following slate of committee chairs as recommended by Randy Brooks:
- Affiliated Trades: Victor Imgarten
- Certification: John Pilger
- CEU: Bo Tasso
- Ethics: Jeremy Biswell
- Finance: Tom Urban
- Governance: Robert Huta
- Long Range Planning: Steve Pietila
- Product Acceptance: Eric Adair
Voting in favor: Eric Adair,Randy Brooks, Robert Huta, John Meredith, Steve Pietila, John Pilger, Bo Tasso, Tom Urban and Jay Walker. Motion passes.
A motion was made by John Pilger and seconded by Jay Walker to require all first-time candidates to take the CSIA Certification Reviews, either online or in person, before being allowed to take the CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep exams, effective upon implementation of the revised CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep exam. Voting in favor: Eric Adair,Randy Brooks, Robert Huta, John Meredith, Steve Pietila, John Pilger, Bo Tasso, Tom Urban and Jay Walker. Motion passes.
A discussion was held regarding adding value to the CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep credential by making available additional support material.
A motion was made by Robert Huta and seconded by Bo Tasso to release funds from the Certification Development Fund to allow for purchase and support of updated software and new laptop to facilitate the online exam process. Voting in favor: Eric Adair,Randy Brooks, Robert Huta, John Meredith, Steve Pietila, John Pilger, Bo Tasso, Tom Urban and Jay Walker. Motion passes.
Product Acceptance Committee report was presented by Eric Adair. A discussion was held regarding after-market part manufacturers applying for acceptance.
The next board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 14, 2008.
A motion was made by Steve Pietila and seconded by Tom Urban to create an advanced certification designation for CSIA Certified Chimney Sweeps. Voting in favor: Steve Pietila, John Pilger, Bo Tasso, Tom Urban. Voting against: Eric Adair, Randy Brooks, Robert Huta, John Meredith, Jay Walker. Motion fails.
A motion was made by Eric Adair and seconded by Robert Huta to direct the Certification Committee to explore the development of an advanced certification. Voting in favor: Eric Adair,Randy Brooks, Robert Huta, John Meredith, Steve Pietila, John Pilger, Bo Tasso, Tom Urban and Jay Walker. Motion passes.
A motion was made by Tom Urban and seconded by John Meredith to adjourn the meeting. Voting in favor: Eric Adair,Randy Brooks, Robert Huta, John Meredith, Steve Pietila, John Pilger, Bo Tasso, Tom Urban and Jay Walker. Motion passes.
Meeting adjourned at 10:53 am.