IAEI Minutes
April 3, 2002

The meeting was called to order by Jimmy Douglas on April 3, 2002 at the Holiday Inn in Palatka at 12:00 noon

Present at the meeting were: Larry Carter, Edward Hollenbeck, Michael Timpanaro, Samuel Gerace, Don Brindley, Dallas Stratton, John Griffin, Andrew Schirmacher, Bill Thompson, Taylor Sams, Ronald Rowe, Dan Standish, J.C. Patrick, Jimmy Douglas, Mark Nechvatal, Fernando Gonzalez, Wayne Zeigler, Ed Huntsberger, Chuck Barr, H.T. White, Stan DeAngelis, Joff Filion, Charles Crain, Cliff Wilson, Tommy Underwood, and Dan Carter.

John griffin gave the invocation; Jimmy Douglas led the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes were approved as sent out.

Treasurer Report: Dallas Stratton stated all bills are paid and we are solvent.

Old Business: Joff Filion reported on the Officers Installation Dinner. After a discussion and vote it was decided that the dinner would be similar to the one last year with the cost of non-dinner items limited to $1,500.00. The cost of the dinner will be based on how many attend. We will keep a roster of R.S.V.P. s to come up with that count, so if you are going to attend please R.S.V.P. The Installation Dinner will be Saturday, June 22, 2002 at the Ale Works Restaurant in St. Augustine across from the City Marina. There will be a reception hour starting at 6:30 p.m. and dinner at 7:30 p.m. Gifts and door prizes are to be won and a good time is in store for everyone. When you R.S.V.P. we need to know if you are bringing someone with you. We need to make sure there is dinner for everyone. R.S.V.P. to Dwight Wilkes (904) 823-2435 work (904) 823-2597 fax or dwight1949@yahoo.com or Dan Carter at (904) 786-3420 work (904) 781-6931 fax or dcarter@fdn.com. See you there.

Don Brindley reported on the Destin Seminar. The North Florida Division voted to send the Pensacola Division $200.00 to sponsor the Secretary Luncheon. They also voted to help the State President and Directors (John Martin,. Dallas Stratton, Dwight Wilkes, and Don Brindley) financially with their trips to Destin Florida if there is not help from their employer.

Bill Thompson led a discussion on Insurance and coverage on building older than 35 years. They must be brought up to standards. Michael Timpanaro led a discussion on pool alarms under UL 2017 that now sets a standard on hard wired plug in alarms.

The Arc Fault Breakers use with old work was discussed and the general rule is if 50% or more is being remodeled; however there was no clear method for all the agree on so Article 904 is still alive.

New Business: Dan Carter updated the members on the Maintenance Craftsman Issue and the injunction against the City won in the courts. The injunction is under appeal so the fight continues. There was a motion to give $200.00 to the Fund that is supporting their battle. The vote was unanimous.

The Nominating Committee Chairman, J. C. Patrick with Mark Nechvatal and Carl Beaton presented a Slate of Officers for the next year. Jimmy Douglas asked for the other nominations and there were none. There was a motion to close the nominations and it was voted unanimously. The new Officers will be President-Ron Rowe, Vice-President-Phil Dunnington, Treasurer-Dallas Stratton, Secretary-Dan Carter, and Education Chairman-Don Brindley.

Tommy Underwood asked about outside w.p. plug covers and the 2002 Code. Mike Timpanaro responded by using 406-8B in the 2002 code.

The membership voted to pay the N.E.F.P.A. dues for Don Brindley to keep him active as the Education Chairman.

Taylor Sams discussed a House Bill to privatize Plan approval and inspections. Most of the inspectors were against this but stated they must still use certified Inspectors and the counties can still spot check and act accordingly.

Mark Nechvatal drew Andrew Schirmacher’s name out of the hat for the 50/50 draw. Lucky Andrew!

The next meeting will be held on May 1, 2002 at the Holiday Inn in Palatka at 12:00 noon.

Repectfully Submitted,