Annual Conference - May 3, 2008

I.      Approval of minutes from the meeting of Jan 26, 2008.

Motion: Made and seconded that the minutes be approved as written with the addition that the Codes Committee reviewed the proposed changes to the IBC as well as the IRC and the IPC.

Vote: Passed

II.      Report of the President

President Rick Shepherd presented the highlights of the past year:  Region 8 was represented by the President at the NCBIA and CCEA annual conferences; our first Educational Seminar was a great success; the Region 8 web site was built; Region 8 is very actively supporting Butch’s campaign for a position on the ICC Board of Directors; we have become one of the most progressive regional chapters in ICC. 

As Rick has retired from public sector work, he will not run for reelection.  Lynn will continue to serve as Immediate Past-President.  Rick introduced and thanked the current board members for their service, including Bruce Daniels & Angela McJunkin who were unable to complete their term.

III.      Report of the Secretary

The updated membership roster shows 128 members. 

IV.      Report of the Treasurer

The Treasurer’s Report was approved as written.

V.      Report of the Committees

A.      Education Committee

Committee did preliminary planning for the 2008 Educational Seminar, setting the time tentatively as late October or early November.  A report was made summarizing the work that needs to be done to put together an educational seminar.  Discussion followed and the need was stressed to be sure that the dates chosen do not conflict with ICC, AIA or other professional organization’s seminars. 

Motion:  The 2008 Seminar will be held in Georgia.

Vote:  Passed

Motion:  Morgan Wheeler will contact the Georgia HBA about providing a venue.

Vote:  Passed

Motion: If directors from other states need to travel to Georgia to assist in producing the seminar, Region 8 will cover their hotel bill.

Vote:  Passed

B.      Codes Committee

Two “hot button” issues were discussed:  Residential Fire Sprinklers and Townhouses vs. Condos/Apartments.

Butch Simmons introduced himself as a candidate for the ICC Board of Directors and gave brief bio.  Honesty, Integrity, Stewardship, Respect – the four principles that have governed his career will govern his decisions as a member of the ICC Board. 

The report of the ICC Governance Committee was distributed.  The report recommends that the country be divided into six sections, each represented by one director, plus eight at-large directors.   There was opposition to the regional representation concept, and a lot of work was put into this proposal to bring forward a way to be fair to members from all different parts of the country without alienating the high-population areas who want only at-large members. 

Region 8 members were urged to attend the ICC Hearings and Annual Business Meeting.  Region 8 needs to have at least 100 members voting at the Hearings and ABM if we want to see Butch elected and want a positive outcome at the Hearings.

Motion:  To support the sectional concept of governance for the ICC Board

Vote:  Passed

There was discussion about whether to draft a resolution on the Fire Sprinkler issue.  The decision was made that it will be sufficient for the codes committee to represent our position on all code votes.

C.      Membership Committee

No new business to report. 

D.      Communications Committee

The website is up and running.  Members are encouraged to contact Gary Englebert with information, suggestions, links, etc.

E.      Legislative Committee

The Community Building Code Administration Grant Act (CBAG), federal legislation that authorizes $100 million per year in grant funding to building departments with an initial five year authorization, was presented. 

Motion:  To approve a resolution in support of the CBAG.

Vote:  Passed

F.      Bylaws Committee

Copies of the proposed bylaw revisions were distributed. 

Motion:  To approve the bylaws revisions allowing Region 8 to incorporate as written.

Vote: Passed

Motion:  To approve a resolution supporting Butch Simmons’ candidacy to the ICC Board of Directors as written.

Vote: Passed

G.                  Nominating Committee

The Slate of  Nominees was presented:

President - Morgan Wheeler

1^st Vice President – Billy Kennett

2^nd Vice President – Butch Simmons

Treasurer – Denny Boss

Directors:

GA – Bill Duck 

NC – Jeff Britt and Charles Taylor

SC – John Wasson, Michelle Hawkins

TN – Terry Cobb

There were no nominations from the floor. 

VI.  Election of Officers

Motion:  To close nomination and vote the slate of candidates to the board by acclamation.

Vote:  Passed

  VII.  Unfinished Business

No unfinished business was brought forward.

  VIII.  New Business

Discussion was opened about providing financial support for BO’s who want to go to the hearings. 

Motion was made to make Rick an honorary member.  However, as the nominating committee had already voted to present him with that honor, no vote from the membership was needed. 

  IX.  Adjournment

Meeting was adjourned at 10:53

Submitted by:

Elaine Smith

Region 8 Secretary