MINUTES: FEBRUARY 10,2000 IAEI SUNCOAST DIVISION, FLORIDA HAPTER
GENERAL MEEETING: CITY OF LARGO


INSPECTOR MEMBERS 18 ASSOCIATE MEMBERS 7 GUESTS 3


1.Following the confusion with a meeting location, President Doyle directed the Division to the park across the street from the usual meeting location and commenced the Suncoast Divisions regularly scheduled meeting. At 1:40PM, President Doyle led the Division with the Pledge to the Flag. The customary round robin of introductions followed with comments on a beautiful day to meet in a park.

2. President Doyle asked the Secretary to call the roll of Officers. Ralph Philbrook, past President of the Suncoast Division, performed the Installation ceremony. All officers were present and sworn into Office.

3 The Treasurer, Ruben Rocha, gave his report. Total disbursements were $460.11 with no income to report for January. The Division remains financially capable. Jerry Ahlstrom motioned for acceptance of the Treasures report as read and Ralph Philbrook made a second.

4.The minutes for the January 13 meeting were accepted as motioned by Ralph Philbrook and seconded by Nelson Montgomery.

5.Secretary Christlieb made mention of the passing of Senator Vernon Hollaway. President Doyle called for a moment of silence in honor of the Senator.


6.The Secretary presented the Past President plaque to Ralph Philbrook and a past Chairman pin was presented to Jerry Ahlstrom. A questionnaire from the International Office was read to the Division and responses made as the Division saw fit. The Secretary stated he would inquire as to the reason why there was confusion about the Suncoast Divisions meeting place.

7.OLD BUSINESS: Joe Bolesina commented on the due date of February 15 for code questions, as requested by Lee Wansor, for the 70th Annual Florida Chapter Meeting in May.

8.NEW BUSINESS: Joe Bolesina announced the retirement of Jerry Ahlstrom who then proceeded to present Jerry with his hard hat and a gift for his wife

John Stancil with Underwriters Laboratories introduced himself to the Division.

Discussion took place concerning the GFCI breaker dilemma on saw poles. Many members present had concerns and no one could define what to do about this problem with reference made to Article 305. Ruben informed the Division that contractors in Orange County are blanking off the outlet and breaker due to theft or tampering. The PCCLB will meet on February 17, at 9:00am in Pinellas Park to discuss local issues. A Committee for Saw poles has been established with the following persons:
Dick Graham, Vern Smith, Joe Bolesina, Ruben Rocha and Mike Spicola.
At this time, the issue of GFCI’s on saw poles was deferred for discussion to the next meeting.


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Next, discussion was commenced by Nelson Montgomery on Article 373-5(c) and the exception.
The problem is when a panel is installed outside of a house and individual connectors are not used per the Code Article. Overall discussion on how to resolve the installation problems and still comply with the Code was discussed. Steve Doyle made some suggestions and Nelson handed out a drawing to address some of the possible installation scenarios. No resolution could be made at this time. It was suggested that the Chiefs of the different jurisdictions might need to come together to determine what will be acceptable where Article 373-5 (c) is concerned. A copy of the hand out is on file with the Secretary.

9. With no further discussion, Jerry Ahlstrom motioned for adjournment at 2:20pm and a second made by Ralph Philbrook. All were in favor.