October 6, 2011 Fall Meeting
DRAFT Minutes
Ramkota Hotel, Sioux Falls, SD
Present: See attached
President Brad Solon called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM. Solon said there was an agenda and asked for any additions or deletions.
Motion by Bill and second by McMahon to set the agenda passed unanimously.
Motion by Bill and second by Ron Bell to approve the minutes of the July meeting passed unanimously.
Motion by Irvine and second by Miller to approve the financial statement passed unanimously.
Motion by Bucholz and second by Roger Bell to direct The SDML to re-invest the 1 year CD that matures in December 2011 passed unanimously.
Motion by Roger Bell and second by Irvine to pay the SDML dues in the amount of $1969 dues passed unanimously.
Solon introduced discussion on the by-laws. Solon read the e-mail sent earlier in the year. Irvine stated that with the proposed changes, the newly elected officials would have staggered terms and with Solon being President for one more year (3 year term). Motion by Bucholz and second by Irvine to amend the by-laws as presented passed unanimously.
Solon asked nominations for Director. Bucholz nominated Irvine for the position of Director (since Irvine was just recently elected to the position at the summer meeting because that position had been vacant for some time) second by Ron Bell. John Irvine was elected to the 3 year term position of Director by unanimous vote.
Solon asked for nominations for Secretary. McMahon nominated Brett Bill for the position of Secretary with second by Roger Bell. Brett Bill was elected to the 3 year term position of Secretary by unanimous vote.
Solon asked for nominations for the position of Vice-President. Solon nominated Curt Bechtel for the position of Vice-President with a second by Bill. Curt Bechtel was elected to the 2 year term position of Vice-President by unanimous vote.
Solon asked for nominations for the position of President. Solon stated that initially he was interested in the position but since the energy code was not going to be a huge debate at the state legislature or at the ICC hearings, he was not necessarily seeking re-election – also the by-laws prevented re-election. Irvine stated that with the change to the by-laws a few minutes ago, Solon should be President for one more year finishing the 3 year term. Irvine stated that by doing that the staggered term effort would be accomplished. McMahon moved with second by Bucholz to allow Solon to complete his 3 year term as President. Motion to allow Solon to complete the 3 year term passed by unanimous vote.
In other business Solon presented information on the Spring Education opportunity in Rapid City and Sioux Falls. This 2012 IBC update is sponsored by the SDBO. Solon expressed his thanks to Dave St. Pierre for working on this fine education opportunity.
In other business, Solon introduced Rick Hauffe, Region II ICC Representative. Hauffe express his thanks to the SDBO association, and the work that the SDBO association does to promote building safety and code enforcement in South Dakota.
Solon introduced the discussion item concerning the 2012 Legislative session. Ron Bell prepared a proposal to change the SDCL to allow for the adoption of the 2012 International Building Code. Motion by Geoff with second by Ron Bell to forward the proposed change to the SDCL and legislature that proposes to allow for the adoption of the 2012 IBC passed unanimously.
Tracy Turbak, President, SDML presented Solon with a certificate of appreciation.
Solon announced a short break to allow the presenter to set-up the projector.
Hauffe presented Solon an ICC Chapter President pin and Roger Bell an ICC Chapter Past President pin.
Solon introduced Chad Babcock, SD DENR. Mr. Babcock presented training on Asbestos and Waste Management Requirements for Buildings Being Demolished and Renovated.
Solon stated that there needed to be discussion on the location of the summer meeting in 2012. Solon stated that the date similar to previous years would be July 12-13. After some discussion Solon said that since the summer meeting had not been in Rapid City that it would OK to have it there. Bucholz agreed that the meeting should be in the Black Hills. Solon said he would arrange for the meeting to be in Rapid City.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:30 AM.