NCBO&I  Meeting Minutes

Nebraska Conference of Building Officials and Inspectors Membership Meeting of February 7, 2008   4:10 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. 

1.  President Steve Nordhues called the meeting to order.

2.  Attendees were Nordhues, Lewis, Aerni, Lyman, Harper, Evans, Zimmerman, Fleming, Merwick, Nelson, and Pelster.  

3.  Donna Lyman gave the Treasurer report.  Monies are distributed in the checking account, money market account, and six (6) certificate of deposits.  Total assets of $30,011.85.  Donna reported that she was going to meet with Zimmerman and Pelster to do an audit of the books in the next 30 to 45 days. Motion was made, seconded and approved to accept the report of Treasurer Donna Lyman. 

4.  President Nordhues called on Committees to give their report to membership.
A.  Nominating Committee:  Tom Nelson and Jim Pelster.
            The slate of officers for 2008-2009 are:           
                President Tom Nelson of Lexington NE.
                Vice President Dale Miller of Blair NE
                Treasurer Donna Lyman of Gretna NE
                Secretary Mike Merwick of Lincoln NE
                Director Craig Lewis of Grand Island NE
                Director Greg Hoffman of Omaha NE
                Past President Steve Nordhues of Norfolk NE
            Motion made, seconded and approved to accept the nominating report and for this year’s slate of Officers.

B.  Membership Committee:  Donna Lyman, Tom Nelson and Jim Pelster.   The Committee has followed up on several cities and will continue to contact cities in Nebraska to ask them to join the NCBOI.  Suggestion by the Membership Committee to run a survey of NE cities to find out what codes are adopted in each city and publish that list or place in on the website.

C.  Audit Committee:  Ken Zimmerman and Jim Pelster.  The Committee will get together within the next 45 days to do an audit of the NCBOI books. 

D.  Legislative Committee:  Jim Harper and Steve Nordhues.  
            State Energy Code - Task Force was established with Nordhues, Harper and Aerni to push for the adoption of the Energy Code by the Legislature to make it a statutory requirement.
            U.S. Congress Committee is working to provide training to building departments through a building code grant act.  More information can be found on the ICC website.
            Report on the LB1166 which would allow annexation over county lines.  Everyone attending thought that this was a good idea to support in the State Legislature.
            Members feel that NCBOI should work with the State Fire Marshal to adopt the ICC Accessibility Standards on ADA - Harper and Nordhues to contact State Fire Marshal.
            Committee handed out an update on legislative bills currently in the Legislature.
            Committee handed out an amendment to the Administrative Code of the Board of Architects and Engineer.  

5.  President Nordhues stated that he would like to see the NCBOI change it’s name to something like the Nebraska Code Officials.  That would also require a by-law change and name change with the Secretary of State - as NCBOI is a corporation.  After much discussion it was decided to table this until the Kearney meeting, Task Force of Nordhues and Harper will determine a name change and make a recommendation at the Kearney meeting. 

6.  President Nordhues stated that he would like to see the Chapter purchase lapel pins for handouts and for wearing by members.  This action was tabled until the Kearney meeting. 

7.  Permit Tech meeting.  Treasurer Donna Lyman attended the Permit Tech meeting in Hastings NE and 16 people attended the meeting and seminar.  Donna said that the seminar was excellent and everyone there was pleased with the initial meeting.  Letters have been sent out to approximate 60 cities/towns/villages asking if they are interested in becoming part of a Permit Tech section.  To date, 23 people have answered that they would like more information or are interested in joining.  The Permit Tech group wants to hold a meeting in April to get acquainted and decide on a plan of action. 

8.  Lewis, Harper and Merwick reported on NCBOI future meetings in 2008.  The Kearney meeting is all set for April 17 & 18, 2008 and Max Christenson will be the host.  The next meeting after that will be held in Lincoln, July 17 & 18, 2008 and Secretary Merwick will be the host. 

9.  NCBOI future meetings for 2009.  President Nordhues stated that he thought it might be a good idea to hold a meeting in Sidney NE in October.  After much discussion, Jim Pelster will make contact with cities in the western part of the state to determine if there is any interest in having a meeting in Sydney.  Steve Nordhues will also assist him in this project and report back at the April meeting in Kearney. 

10.  Future meetings topics were discussed for 2009.  The group felt that the committee made up of Lewis, Harper and Merwick should go ahead and make the selections and put the information out on the Internet.  Members though the new ICC liaison or other groups might want to be contacted to attend the October meeting in Lincoln.  Meeting committee members will review ideas and set the program for 2009 in early October. 

11.  Motion to adjourn. 

NEBRASKALAND  LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE REPORT

1) Nebraska Board of Engineers & Architects Rule hearing (Title 110, Chap 10.4), attachment. 

2) Nebraska Electrical Board Rule hearing (2008 NEC, Rule 18) 

3) Nebraska Energy Code (Efforts to introduce 2006 IECC) 

4) Congressional U.S. (Community Building Code Administrative Grant Act, 2007) 

5) Local code adoptions. 

6) Other (LB1166, State Fire Marshal accessibility standard, local)

Last Filing Date 9/14/07

NEBRASKA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
Title 110 - Board of Engineers and Architects

10.4 Renovations and One-Level Additions
10.4.1  Renovations and one-level additions to an existing building, structure, or work shall be exempt from the E&A Regulation Act if the potentially-habitable area of renovation or addition:
                        10.4.1.1 Is less than the area set by other provisions of this chapter: or
                        10.4.1.21 Does not adversely impact the mechanical or electrical systems; the structural integrity, or the means of egress; or and
                        10.4.1.32 Does not change or come into conflict with the occupancy classification of the existing or adjacent tenant space, building, structure or work.; and
                        10.4.1.3 The total impacted area is less than the area set by other provisions of this chapter.

Nebraska Conference of Building Officials & Inspectors
General Membership Meeting at Mahoney State Park on February 1, 2007

President Nordhues called the meeting to order. 
The following members were present at the Board meeting:  Steve Nordhues, Norfolk; Kent Zimmerman, South Sioux City; Toni DeLong, Ashland; Jim Pelstor, Sidney; Don Le, DLR Group; Craig Lewis, Grand Island; Steven Manolidis, Grand Island; Jim Harper, Omaha; Tom Nelson, Lexington; Mike Merwick, Lincoln; and Donna Stigge, Gretna
President Nordhues discussed the need to appoint individuals to the Board to fill offices that have been vacated by resignation. A motion was made and seconded to elect Tom Nelson as the Vice President of the NCBOI.  Motion passed unanimously.  A motion was made to elect Dale Miller of Blair as a member of the Board of NCBOI.  That motion was seconded and passed unanimously.  President Nordhues said there may be an additional Board resignation in February, and that he would recommend that Craig Lewis be elected to the Board at that time. If the resignation takes place, the Executive Board will follow through and make the appointment. 
Donna Stigge, Treasurer, gave a report on monies on hand and stated that all monies are in order and accounted for. Donna stated that the membership mailings for the year 2007 will be going out in February. Donna said that she was also going to mail out memberships to the community colleges since they have a big interest in the NCBOI organization. President Nordhues thanked Donna for the report and said that the audit committee will review the Treasurer’s report and report back to the membership. 
Legislative Committee - President Nordhues stated that there was no activity at this time that the Board needs to take action on. There is some discussion on the Energy Code possibly being put into State code by the Legislature, but so far this is only talk. If it becomes a reality, Bruce Kimbal of the HomeBuilders may be a contact to work with NCBOI in assisting with this effort. 
Energy Code Training - President Nordhues stated that the Nebraska Energey Office is going to give free training and testing on the 2003 Energy Code in March and April. President Nordhues stated that Lynn Chamberlain will be sending information to Building Officials to allow them to have free training in the initial class and testing will be done at the April NCBOI meeting to become certified on the Energy Code. An informational letter will be sent to all Building Officials by Lynn Chamberlain in the next 30 days.
Kearney Meeting - President Nordhues stated that the next meeting of the NCBOI would be held in Kearney on April 19 and 20, 2007. President Nordhues suggested that Max Christensen be contacted to coordinate the meeting, secure a meeting room, a hotel and restaurant facility for the NCBOI meeting.
Suggested Topics - April 19, test on Energy at the college for ½ day. Other suggested topics - the Fire Marshal’s office on ADA, by Susan Linder. Radon mitigation contact Mark Versch at the State, and a possible tour of some business in the Kearney area.
President Nordhues will follow up and advise the Board on topics to consider for the Kearney meeting.
Permit Tech Training - President Nordhues led the discussion on holding a permit tech training seminar for a day or a day and a half for permit techs in Nebraska. The seminar could be in Nebraska and would be for all permit techs in Nebraska. NCBOI would help offset the cost of this training. ICC permit tech training course may be put on in Nebraska at our Fall meeting. Secretary Merwick will contact the ICC for more information.
The meeting was adjourned.

NCBOI Business Meeting on April 20, 2006 in Grand Island, Nebraska 

1.                  Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by President Steve Nordhues. 

2.                  Roll Call
            Present:
            Ray Brazda, Jr.                Yutan
            Jon Anderson                  Grand Island
            Jim Pelster                       Sidney
            David McCarty               Alliance
            Blaz Hernandez               Papillion
            Jack Cordes                    Scribner
            Craig Lewis                     Grand Island
            Tom Nelson                    Lexington
            Dale Miller                      Blair
    Mike Merwick                Lincoln
            John Hughes                    Seward
    Jesse Robinson                Elkhorn
            Ed Gonzales                    Seward
            Steve Rowell                   NE Pulbic Service Commission
            Shane Baker                    Sarpy County
            George Reese                  Sarpy County
            Steve Nordhues               Norfolk
    Donna Stigge                   Gretna 

3.                  Minutes
Motion made and seconded to approve the minutes for the meeting of Jan 13, 2006 in Lincoln, Nebraska.  Motion passed.

4.                  Number of Meetings Discussion
President Nordhues discussed how many meetings we should have throughout the year.  Currently the organization is meeting 4 times a year and it appears this may be too many.  The recommendation was to go to 2 general membership meetings a year; one being in August in Kearney or Grand Island and the other meeting at Mahoney Park in April.  The Board of Directors to meet in off months to coordinate the planning and speakers for the meetings.  The membership felt this was acceptable and agreed to the new meeting schedule.

5.                  Discussion on Meeting Programs:
S       Members felt the training should be worthwhile and code related to justify member attendance.
S       Use ICC certified instructors and ICC program for one of the days.
S       Open the meetings to contractors, architects and engineers.
S       Use State Energy office and State Fire Marshal=s office for training programs during the year.
S       For the Kearney meeting this July, members felt the program should have the ICC present changes on the new 2006 I-codes.  Next meeting would be at Mahoney Park in April on the 3rd Thursday and Friday of that month. 

6.                  SP Benson Award
President Nordhues made an award presentation to Craig Lewis of Grand Island for his outstanding commitment and service to the NCBOI for the last 25 years.  The Mayor and City Manager of Grand Island were present and echoed the praise and dedication of Craig Lewis as a building official in Grand Island.

7.                  Scholarships
President Nordhues discussed developing a scholarship program. Nordhues said that two scholarships would be available yearly at $500 each.  Scholarships would be available to family of members of NCBOI.  Forms have been sent out to the Board and will be available on line.  Motion to accept, seconded and approved.

8.                  Region IV
President Nordhues led discussion on the ICC regional organization and the part that Nebraska plays in the ICC regional organization.  President Nordhues stated that the organization needs 3 members from Nebraska to serve on the Board.  President Nordhues recommended that the President and the Vice President serve on the Board.  There was general discussion on participation at the meetings and the need for an additional member for the council meeting.  Dale Miller from Blair volunteered to serve as the third member of the Board and one other member volunteered. Executive Board will make a decision at the next Board meeting.
There was general discussion on how many people should attend the Regional meeting and at what cost.  There was no consensus on the attendance or financial support for the Regional meeting.

9.                  Architectural Engineers Role
President Nordhues stated that the rule making meeting for the architects and engineers has been wrapped up and the big issue that came out of it was when is the architect or engineer stamp is required.  Businesses with more than 3,000 square feet will need a stamp.  Assembly over 1,000 square feet will need a stamp.  Residential over 10,000 square feet (total which includes the building footprint in the total and each floor and the garage unless over 3 stalls).  The new standard for the stamp does not look at occupant load; only at square feet of the building.
There was also discussion on how to service out-state Nebraska with the architects and engineers seal.  That question is still unanswered and hopefully will be resolved at a later time.

10.              ICC codes
There was general discussion on the ICC codes and the promogulation of the codes by the State Fire Marshal. President Nordhues asked Secretary Merwick to contact the Fire Marshal to see if the Fire Marshall might be interested in promogulating the ICC codes instead of the NFPA codes since all cities in Nebraska are using the ICC codes.

11.              ICC Mechanical codes
Currently ICC is working with IAPMO about the feasibility of IAPMO joining with ICC and having only one code.  Much work is yet to be done, but it appears that ICC and IAPMO may again join together within the next 12 to 18 months.

12.              Fair Housing
Lincoln stated that they are presently going through a law suit regarding the number of people that can live in a group home and the spacing by zoning ordinance on how close group homes can be located.  Fair Housing is the basis for the law suit and the Dept of Justice is currently monitoring the Lincoln case to see if they need to provide guidance or assistance.  Fair Housing, according to the Justice Dept, is a way to fight discrimination in housing for any individual.

13.              Award
A motion was made, seconded and passed to honor Roger for his service as Secretary to NCBOI.  Roger has served the organization and been a member for over 28 years.  Motion was made to have Donna Stigge create a plaque and get it ready to present to Roger at our next business meeting in Kearney.

14.               Honorary Members
A motion was made, seconded and passed to list honorary members on our web site. President Nordhues and Scott Stuhr will work on getting the names of the honorary members to the secretary for a location on the web site.  The persons who may know of honorary members or who might have been charter members are Ernie Remmers from Lincoln and John Hughes.

15.               ICC Annual Report
President Nordhues discussed the need to have the annual report from NCOBI go to the ICC Chair.  President Nordhues instructed Secretary Merwick to fill out the report and send it back no later than June 1st.  This will ensure that we qualify for our one free day of ICC training.

16.               Safety Programs
Discussion centered around providing a program or training to the League of Nebraska Municipalities or programs that would attract contractors as well as architects, engineers, and NCBOI members. 

17.               Licensed Contractors
There was discussion by Board members on licensing contractors and on recipricol licenses of trades peoples from town to town in Nebraska.  Many towns said they did not have recipricol agreements for a variety of reasons.  Licensed contractors, although it has been discussed, has not been well received by larger cities or contractors in Nebraska. 

18.       Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

 Respectfully submitted by:   Michael Merwick 

NCBO&I MEETING, January 13, 2006, La Vista, Nebraska
CALL TO ORDER:   President Jeff Sinnett called the meeting to order at 1:50pm.
ROLL CALL of the Officers:
    President                       Jeff Sinnett                     Present
    Vice President               Steve Nordhues             Present
    Secretary                       Scott Stuhr                    Present
    Treasurer                       Donna Stigge                 Present
    Director                         Mike Merwick              Present
    Director                         Jim Pelster                     Absent
A quorum was present to conduct business.
MINUTES:   Motion and second to approve the minutes of the last meeting.  Motion passed by voice vote.
OFFICERS REPORT:   Steve Nordhues shared that the formal rule making committee had its first meeting this week and it seems like it went very well.  Some discussion and ideas were shared on issues that were brought up in the meeting of the formal rule making committee.  Discussion on whether our organization should vote on and give a stance on when a design professional should be needed.   It was moved and seconded that the President draft a letter of support for the rule making authority and give ideas of exceptions on when a design professional is needed.  Motion passed by voice vote.
Jeff Sinnett shared that he is still looking into sponsorship for the meetings.  Our other ICC regional area states really want Nebraska to join in the way ICC has everything set up.   A connectors workshop is set up and all members are encouraged to attend.  The Secretary will send out information to the group.
TREASURER REPORT: Donna Stigge shared that she has closed the accounts in Seward, and transferred funds to Omaha.  As of January 2006, the checking balance is $3000, the money market balance is $10,267.73, and there are four $2500 12 month CDs for a total of $10,000 in CD’s.  There is also $1060 being held for deposit.
The October 2005 Conference had registration fees of $560, and expenses of $306.93.  The January 2006 Conference had registration fees of $520, and expenses of $181.43
OLD BUSINESS: Discussion on setting up committees and the presentation of the SP Benson Award, which will be given at the next meeting.  The meeting set up at Mahoney in March was discussed.  The status of the free training day from ICC was discussed.  Ideas on future training dates, types of trainings, planning and meeting issues were discussed.  It was shared that an emphasis should be placed on future planning and getting information out in a more professional manner.  Future meeting dates were discussed.  Information on LB 906 was shared, and all members are encouraged to look at.
NEW BUSINESS:   Septic Tanks and Well Certifications:    Steve Carmichael shared a letter he had sent to DEQ Director Michael Linder, and the reply he received from Gary Buttermore from DEQ.  Mr. Carmichael shared that he would like NCBOI to take a stance on this issue with DEQ.  He asked everyone to look at the information and get back with him with their ideas.
Web Site:   It was shared that the website needs to be re-designed and updated more often.  The website needs to be more proactive.  Mike Merwick stated that there is someone in his office that is willing to be the Webmaster for a fee.  Mr. Merwick stated that he would be willing to set things up and keep it running.   Moved and seconded that Mike Merwick is the NCBOI website contact person.  Motion approved by voice vote.   Moved and seconded to pay the NCBOI Webmaster $300 to set up and maintain the website.  Motion approved by voice vote.
By – Laws    It was moved and seconded to approve the by-law changes submitted to the membership.  Motion passed by voice vote.
Committees:   It was shared that a member of the executive Board should set on each Committee and find others willing to serve on the committee.
Scholarship:   Types of scholarships and ideas were shared.  Which committee would oversee the scholarships was discussed.  It was moved and seconded that 2 - $500 scholarships would be given per year.  A scholarship could only be received one time.  The Education Committee will oversee the scholarship program.  Motion passed by voice vote.
Election of Officers:   It was moved and seconded to approve the nomination committee’s recommendation of officers.   Motion passed by voice vote.  Officers are as follows:  
    President – Steve Nordhues
    Vice-President – Scott Stuhr
    Secretary – Mike Merwick
    Treasurer – Donna Stigge
    Director – Jim Pelster
    Director – Tom Nelson
    Past President – Jeff Sinnett
It was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting.  Motion passed by voice vote.
ADJOURNMENT:    There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:20pm

Respectfully submitted by:   Scott Stuhr 

NCBO&I MEETING in Lincoln, NE on October 6th, 2005

CALL TO ORDER:      President Jeff Sinnett called the meeting to order at 12:55pm. 

ROLL CALL of the Officers:
President                       Jeff Sinnett                     Present
Vice President               Steve Nordhues             Present
Secretary                       Scott Stuhr                    Present
Treasurer                       Donna Stigge                 Absent
Director                         Mike Merwick              Present
Director                         Jim Pelster                     Present
A quorum was present to conduct business.

OFFICERS REPORTS:   Vice President, Steve Nordhues, spoke about the Engineers and Architects Board putting together a formal rule making committee and how this organization needs to have someone on the committee.  He also shared that this organization needs to know what is happening on the formation of the formal rule making committee.
President, Jeff Sinet, shared an email he received from the Missouri ICC Chapter stating that they would like to set up a regional board and that Nebraska should have two members serve on this ICC Regional Board.  He shared that the President should be one of these people.  There was some discussion held on the chapter helping to cover some of the expense of sending two people to the regional chapter meetings.
Billy Pope, the ICC Regional Manager, from Oklahoma, introduced himself.  He gave an update of what is happ0ening in the ICC organization.  He shared some ideas on what Region 10 is doing with their regional chapter, and offered his help and support wherever he can.

TREASURER REPORT:  No report available.

NEW BUSINESS:  Discussion ensued on the two members that should set on the ICC Regional Board.  It was moved and seconded that the President and Vice President be the two members to set on the ICC Regional Board.  Motion passed by voice vote.
E-mail was shared that a scholarship fund has been set up in honor of Roger Kness, who was the City of Milford Building Inspector, at Southeast Community College of Milford.  Discussion took place on the amount to give to the scholarship fund.
It was moved and seconded that NCBOI give a $200 memorial to the Roger Kness Scholarship Fund.  Motion passed by voice vote.
Discussion was held on setting up a scholarship fund within NCBOI.  Ideas were shared on amounts and who would be able to apply.  It was decided to hold this item over to the January 12th or 13th NCBOI meeting.

ADJOURNMENT:   There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:20pm

Respectfully submitted by:  Scott Stuhr 

NCBO&I MEETING of:    July 22, 2004

CALL TO ORDER:    President Jeff Sinnett called the meeting to order at 4:07pm.

ROLL CALL of the Officers:
President                       Jeff Sinnett                     Present
Vice President               Steve Nordhues             Present
Secretary                       Scott Stuhr                    Absent
Treasurer                       Donna Stigge                 Present
Director                         Mike Merwick              Absent
Director                         Jim Pelster                     Present
A quorum was present to conduct business.

MINUTES:  Minutes of the last meeting will be approved at the next meeting.

TREASURER REPORT:  Donna Stigge reported that the Checking Balance is $12572.65.  The two C.D. balances are $1613.69 and $1699.09.  Total assets are $15885.43. 

OLD BUSINESS:  Don Lee presented on the Code Change Hearings in Overland Park Kansas.  He presented the draft changes to the membership for comments.  August 20, 2004 is the submittal date. 

NEW BUSINESS:  Discussion on sending a member to the annual meeting ensued.  It was moved and seconded to allow one member to attend the annual business meeting with all expenses paid.  There will be a $1500 limit to reimbursable expenses.  The president gets the first opportunity to attend if they do not, the opportunity will go to the vice-president, and so on.   Motion carried.

Steve Nordhues moved to adjourn the meeting.  Dan Lee seconded the motion.

ADJOURNMENT:   There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:25pm 

Respectfully submitted by:    Scott Stuhr 

NCBO&I MEETING in Omaha, NE on April 22, 2004

CALL TO ORDER:    President Jeff Sinnett called the meeting to order at 1:25pm. 

ROLL CALL of the Officers:
President                       Jeff Sinnett                     Present
Vice President               Steve Nordhues             Present
Secretary                       Scott Stuhr                    Present
Treasurer                       Donna Stigge                 Present
Director                         Mike Merwick              Present, arrived late
Director                         Jim Pelster                     Present
A quorum was present to conduct business.

MINUTES: 
Roger Van Ooyen moved to approve the minutes of the January 15th meeting in Grand Island, NE.  Steve Carmichael second.  All ayes.

PRESIDENTS REPORT: 

  1. Our new ICC liaison is Tim Ryan from Overland Park Kansas; the NCBOI chapter staff liaisons are Yvonne Walker and Laura Scott from the Ohio office.  We are not in Region 4 which includes Nebraska, Kansas, Ohio, Illinois, and Missouri
  1. Jim Harper shared that Bill Wall has retired from ICC.  A friend of the chapter award was make for Bill, and will be given to him the next time he is seen.

     3. The ICC code hearings will be in Overland Park Kansas May 17 – 20th.  Jim Harper and Jeff Sinnett will probably attend.  Region 4 will have meeting rooms available for regional meetings at the code hearings. 

  1. The next meeting is scheduled for mid July in Lincoln.  We will try to get ICC staff for a 2-day training program. 

TREASURER REPORT:          No report available.

OLD BUSINESS: 
1. Legislative Committee; Steve Nordhues shared that 599 was passed.  It is now up to the Engineer and Architects Board to put a committee together to finalize when stamped plans are required.  One of the sections was eliminated which will allow the Inspectors to have more leeway in requiring stamped plans.
LB888, the Energy Bill, was passed.  After October, the Energy Office will start to require what jurisdictions will be required at the energy office decision.  If the local jurisdiction is thinking of passing and ordinance, try to do it before October so that they can adopt their own instead of what the State requires.   National ICC was the committee meeting in support of the bill that is in direct conflict with this chapter’s recommendation on the bill.

2. ICC is looking for input from the chapter as to what type of seminars they should be setting up for building officials, architects, engineers, etc.  The seminars ICC is scheduling keep getting canceled because of lack of interest.  It was suggested putting a committee together to plan seminars from ICC for the future and let architects, engineers and officials know the dates so that the chapter can plan and put on the meetings.

3. It was shared that the 1 free ICC training meeting should be at the same time every year so that the membership could plan for this.  The general consensus of the members thought that the first Thursday and Friday of February should be the dates of the training.  This could also be the first business meeting of the year.

4. It was questioned where things were on the permit technician training.  There are some members working on this issue to keep it going.  There is chapter support for this.

NEW BUSINESS:    Jeff Sinnett shared that ICC has sent out schedules of seminars that they have scheduled around the country.  This is a useful tool to help us schedule our training sessions.
Discussion ensued on registering of the different trades.   It was shared that General Contractors in Douglas, Sarpy, and Lancaster counties are required to be registered by the State.
Ideas for future meetings were discussed.  Ideas that were shared were plumbing, mechanical, legal aspects of code administration, refrigerant.  Round table discussion on various topics ensued.

ADJOURNMENT:    There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2:36pm

Respectfully submitted by:   Scott Stuhr

NCBO&I MEETING at MISTYS, 6235 Havelock Ave.
Lincoln, NE    on December 6, 2002

PRESENTATIONS
Ken Winters, State Fire Marshal, gave a brief presentation on the work of the State Fire Marshal’s office, how to partner with building officials and on potential codes for adoption by the State Fire Marshal.  Some of these codes include NFPA 1, NFPA 101 and NFPA 36 & 36B.  Ken then fielded some questions and a general discussion of current issues was held. 
Structural Components Company gave an educational presentation on truss inspection and installation, followed by a presentation on engineered floor joists.  It was a good overview of truss installation and inspection.
Nebraska State Patrol Major Bryan Tuma presented information on the State of Nebraska’s efforts on anti-terrorism and terrorism/disaster preparedness.  This was an informative presentation on what agencies are involved and their roles in the event of a terrorist attack and their roles in prevention of terrorism. 

BUSINESS MEETING
CALL TO ORDER:     President Brad Rowan called the meeting to order at 12:27 pm.
ROLL CALL:              Roll call of the officers:
President                      Brad Rowan               Present
Vice President             Mark Evans               Present
Secretary                      Jeff Sinett                  Absent
Treasurer                      Roger VanOoyen      Present
Director                        Steve Nordhues        Present
Director                        Donna Stigge            Absent
A quorum was present to conduct business.

MINUTES
Mark Evans moved to approve minutes of the August 8, 2002 meeting as circulated.  Tom Nelson seconded the motion.   Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.

TREASURER’S REPORT
Treasurer Roger VanOoyen gave the Treasurer’s report.   See attached.  Steve Nordhues moved to approve the Treasurer’s Report.  Tom Nelson seconded the motion.  Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.

COMMUNICATIONS:   
No communications to report at this time.

NEW BUSINESS

  1. Brad Rowan and Jim Harper presented the dues increase information.  Effective for 2004, the dues increase will be to $100.00 for governmental jurisdiction memberships, $15.00 for individual governmental memberships, $20.00 for professional memberships, with no charge for student, honorary and retired memberships.  See attached bylaws for actual wording.  Brad Rowan moved to approve dues increases as presented in bylaws with second by Tom Nelson.  Motion carried by a unanimous voice vote of approval.
  2. Brad Rowan reported on the ABM in Fort Worth.  ICBO will officially dissolve effective January 1, 2003.  The ICC will become the successor Model Code Organization for ICBO, SBCCI & BOCAI. 
  3. Brad Rowan reported on the NCBO&I meeting in Sydney.  It was a quad-state meeting with Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas and Wyoming.  The meeting was a success.
  4. Jim Harper presented a bylaw change to become a member of the ICC (see item 2 above.)  The change is in the attached bylaws.  Brad Rowan moved to approve this bylaw change with second by Kent Zimmerman.  Motion carried by unanimous voice vote of approval. 
  5. Brad Rowan reported that he attended a forum on the NFPA 5000 building code in Boston.  NFPA is aggressively pushing this code for adoption.
  6. Jim Harper, Dianna Van Horn and Teri Ekwall (by letter) presented a request for the chapter to help permit technicians in the State gain recognition for their unique positions and duties.  Discussion was held on ideas such as:  creating a membership category for Permit Technicians, sponsorship of training sessions for Permit Technicians, and encouragement of certification for Permit Technicians thru a stipend for successful certifications.  Jim Harper moved to have the President appoint a 3-member committee to recommend a plan of action to assist Permit Technicians.  Second by Tom Nelson.  Motion carried by unanimous voice vote of approval.
  7. Jim Harper presented four code changes, the first three regarding smoke and heat ventilation in S-1 and F-1 occupancies.  The fourth code change was regarding commercial cooking/kitchen hoods in the IFGC.  Jim requested that the chapter sponsor these code changes.  Jim Harper moved, with second by John Hughes, to have the chapter sponsor these code changes.  Motion carried by unanimous voice vote of approval. 

OLD BUSINESS
Committee Reports
Legislative Report:   Jim Harper and Steve Nordhues gave a report on the current legislative items:
    LB 227 & 811 are not active right now. 
    LB 227 may be a carry-over bill.
    LB 301 is not active now, either.  
President Brad Rowan is to appoint a 3-member committee to monitor this bill and take necessary actions to support the interests of the chapter.

Audit Committee Report
The Audit Committee originally consisted of George Reese and George Borreson.  However, George Reese was not present, so Tom Nelson filled in for him.  The committee reports that the books are in order.  Motion to approve the committee report was seconded and unanimously approved by voice vote.

SP Benson Award Committee
No report at this time.

Nominating Committee Report
Jim Harper reported the nominating committee’s slate of candidates:
Mark Evans, Hastings                  President
Jeff Sinnett, LaVista                     Vice-President
Donna Stigge, Gretna                  Secretary
Roger Van Ooyen, Seward         Treasurer
Mike Merwick, Lincoln                 Director
Steve Nordhues, Norfolk             Director
Motion to approve candidates by John Hughes, second by Jim Harper.  Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:17 pm.

Respectfully Submitted,

Mark W. Evans

NCBO&I MEETING  in Sidney, NE   on August 8, 2002 

CALL TO ORDER:  President Brad Rowan called the meeting to order at 2:35 p.m.

ROLL CALL of the Officers:
President                                   Brad Rowan                          Present
Vice President                          Mark Evans                           Absent
Secretary                                  Jeff Sinnett                             Absent
Treasurer                                   Roger VanOoyen                Present
Director                                     Steve Nordues                      Present
Director                                     Donna Stigge                        Absent
A quorum was present to conduct business. 

MINUTES: Motion to approve the last meeting minutes held on 5-2-02 at Hastings NE. All ayes.

PRESIDENTS REPORT:   Added agenda items #5 (Audit Committee report) #6 (LB 301) #7 (Permit Tech chapter sponsorship) #8 (Code changes) #9 (Senator sponsorship)

 TREASURER REPORT:  Treasurer Roger VanyOoyen reported, no records with him, that the last meeting was a wash or only a small deficit. Also informed that he will be tendering his resignation soon. Also shirts are available for $32.00. Motion by Steve Nordhues, seconded by Jim Harper to approve report.

NEW BUSINESS: 
Item #1             Nomination Committee; proposed that Jim Harper, Roger VanOoyen, and Joe Conley be on the committee. All Ayes.
Item #2             Motion to join ICC; Jim Harper passed out proposed amendments for discussion to strike ICBO and to change to ICC. After discussion Jim Harper moved to table all bylaw changes until the next meeting, seconded by Susan Kelly. All Ayes.
Item #3             Dues; Proposed 1 person jurisdictions be $100.00 & $15.00. After discussion it was recommended to be just $100.00. Kent Zimmerman moved for $100.00 for the first member and $15.00 for each additional member. Seconded by Donna Stigge. All Ayes
Item #4             Next meeting: December 6, 2002 at Misty’s in Lincoln NE. Speaker will be Ken Winters, State Fire Marshall.
Item #5             Audit Committee: Kent Zimmerman & Jim Harper. All Ayes
Item #6             LB301: reported on bill and on removal of the Building Officials liability. Also discussion of opposition for contractors, Walt Brauer/Dick Johnson.
Item #7             Permit Tech Chapter: Discussion of NCBO&I possible helping Permit Techs getting organized as a part of our chapter or their own chapter. Brad Rowan will have a representative come to our next meeting and that the chapter could help with seed monies. Steve Nordhoues moved to make contact and see if there is interest from the Permit tech organization. Seconded by Jim Harper. All Ayes.
Item #8             I-Codes:             Adoption of I-Codes by the Legislature and maybe no need to find a sponsorship because some municipalities are adopting it on their own. Jim Harper will pursue finding a senator to get the bill passed. Susan Kelly announced that Omaha will be hosting an overview of the IBC & IRC in October.
Item #9             Code Changes: Discussed time line for submittal of proposed code changes:
·                     Height of corridors needs to be moved to exiting chapter for clarification.
·                     Mechanical ventilation for smoke and heat vents is an oversight in there verbiage.
Joe Conley moved to have Jim Harper, Mark Evans, Kent Zimmerman proceed with the 2 code changes as discussed. Seconded by Roger VanOoyen. All Ayes.  

OTHER BUSINESS: 
Brad Rowan noted that the ABM is in Ft. Worth TX, September, 29-October, 4, 2002.
Roger Van Ooyen stated that the expenses exceeded monies allocated and that Brad Rowan looking to share room expense with to conserve costs.

ADJOURNMENT:   They’re being no further business; the meeting was adjourned at 3:32 p.m. as taken by Brad Rowan

 Respectfully submitted,
Jeff L. Sinnett

NCBO&I MEETING in Hastings NE on May 2, 2002

CALL TO ORDER
President Brad Rowan called the meeting to order at 2:45 p.m.

ROLL CALL
Roll call of the officers:
President                                   Brad Rowan                          Present
Vice President                           Mark Evans                            Present
Secretary                                   Jeff Sinnett                           Present
Treasurer                                   Roger VanOoyen                    Present
Director                                     Steve Nordues                        Present
Director                                     Donna Stigge                          Absent
A quorum was present to conduct business.

MINUTES
Motion by Ken Tex, seconded by Roger Van Ooyen to approve the last meeting minutes held on 1-24-02 at Lincoln NE. All ayes.

PRESIDENTS REPORT
Introduction of all guests and members present. Added agenda items #8 (ICBO Committee nominations) #9 (South Dakota meeting) #10 (Location for December NCBO meeting)

TREASURER REPORT
Treasurer Roger VanyOoyen reported an opening balance of $11,123.73 and 131 paid membership to date as of April 26, 2002. Discussion on putting some surplus funds into a CD. Discussion what about our future expenses at the Tri-State meeting and what our Chapter obligations would be. Motion by Kent Zimmerman, seconded by Ken Tex to approve report.

NEW BUSINESS
Roger Van Ooyen presented alternatives for Dues increases for additional funding for the Chapter. After long discussion by members concerning fee increases and why we need the additional funding. It was told that possible bringing in people for training on the I-Codes was expensive and we would need the money in reserve. A motion by Kent Zimmerman, seconded by Steve Nordues to raise dues to; Professional $100, Jurisdictions $100, Individuals $15 All Ayes. Motion by Kent Zimmerman, seconded by Dan Curtis to let Jurisdictions be able to apply to the board for relief of the fee. All Ayes

Special Note-Reintroduction of the Mayor of Hastings for special presentation of the S.P. Benson Award. The 2002 award was presented to Jim Harper.

Approval of expenses for the President to attend the annual convention in Ft. Worth TX. Motion by Dan Curtis seconded by Steve Nordues. All Ayes.

Quad State meeting will be held in Sidney NE. August 8-9, 2002 contact Jim Pelster for details.

The Annual Business Meeting will be held September 29 thru October 4, 2002 in Ft. Worth TX.

The new Chapter pins have arrived and one will be given to each member.

ICC by-laws change to have chapter join ICC. Jim Harper spoke regarding any questions or changes regarding this information. Roger Van Ooyen said that ICBO does not recognize NCBO&I and what is in it for us, they don’t do anything to help the chapter. Harper will investigate and report back.

Michael James regarding DATNE/NCBO&I joint account that was established for DATNE and maintaining the checking account with signature cards of NCBO&I President, AIA NE, President and Michael James. Motion by Ken Tex, seconded by Dan Curtiss for approval. All Ayes, motion carried.

President Rowan brought up the next agenda items, the ICBO committee deadline applications 5-13-02. The South Dakota State Chapter meeting in Pierre SD. 6-18-20-02 and if anyone had any preference for the December NCBO&I meeting location.

President Rowan introduced a resolution that we update the check card signing signatures  and enter into a lease agreement of a safety deposit box with the same signatures of Roger Van Ooyen, Brad Rowan, Mark Evans, Steve Nordues, motion by Roger Van Ooyen seconded by Steve Nordues to approve items as introduced. All Ayes.

OLD BUSINESS

Mark Evans spoke regarding the State Fire Marshall Annual meeting that he, Jim Harper and Steve Nordues attended in February. They all agreed that there needs to be more cooperation between our group and the Fire Marshall’s office and how we can proceed to accomplish that.

Legislative committee reports, Steve Nordues spoke on the following bills;
LB301              Did not make it out of committee due in part to the opposition of the State Home Builders Association.
LB811              HVAC & Mechanical Unions opposed this bill and contributed to its demise and the State Fire Marshall wants NFPA 101 added as an amendment.
LR227              Jim Harper advised that the committee to review LB811 never convened due in part that LB811 never advanced.

Steve Nordues suggested that juristictions should just adopt the I-Codes as written, Jim Harper suggested that the Plumbers & HVAC people should be asked to join in on discussion on adopting the codes. 

Building Safety Week was April 7-13, 2002

 It was brought up for discussion concerning a letter that was sent to numerous jurisdictions from the State Board of Engineers and Architects on the permitting process and our lack of enforcement from there prospective. After a very lengthy discussion among the membership it was determined that it was just a form letter stating the Statues, all which was considered poor taste according to the Membership. It was brought up that the Chapter should monitor activity from the Board.

ADJOURNMENT:   There being no further business; the meeting was adjourned at 4:23 p.m. 

Respectfully submitted,
Jeff L. Sinnett

NCBO&I MEETING at Cheyenne, WY on November 7, 2001 

CALL TO ORDER
President Dan Curtis called the meeting to order at 4:18 pm.

ROLL CALL
Roll call of the officers:
President                      Dan Curtis               Present
Vice President             Brad Rowan             Present
Secretary                      Mark Evans            Present
Treasurer                      Roger VanOoyen   Absent
Director                        Jeff Sinnett              Absent
Director                        Steve Nordhues       Present
A quorum was present to conduct business.

MINUTES
No motion to approve the last meeting’s minutes.  Last meeting did not have minutes, as there was no quorum.

TREASURER’S REPORT
Treasurer Roger VanOoyen was absent.  There was no Treasurer’s Report:

OLD BUISINESS
Discussion of the ballot for preferred language on LB 301 regarding the liability of Building Officials in regard to prepared plans.  Majority of the members voted to repeal the liability language in the Engineers and Architects Act.  Secretary Mark Evans will write a letter advising the Engineers and Architects Board of the outcome.
Brad Rowan will set up a meeting in April regarding DATNE, the Disaster Assistance Taskforce of Nebraska.  There has been a new director of AIA Nebraska appointed.  AIA Nebraska helped to coordinate DATNE.

COMMITTEE REPORTS
Senator Hartnett has introduced Legislative Resolution 227.  The Urban Affairs Committee will hear LR 227.  No date has been announced for that hearing yet.  Members are encouraged to attend the hearing and testify in support of the International Codes.  Many Nebraska jurisdictions report that they will adopt the I-codes after the first of the year 2002.
President Dan Curtis appointed a committee to garner support for the bill to support the adoption of the International Codes.  Members are:  Jim Harper, Hastings; Steve Carmichael, Bellevue; John Hughes, Seward; and Steve Nordhues, Norfolk.

NEW BUSINESS
New Chapter pin designs were discussed at this time.  Digital format preferred.  Bring your design to the next chapter meeting.  Some members expressed that other ICBO chapter members like to trade for a new pin each year.
Brad Rowan will set up a two-day seminar in Lincoln to educate the membership on the IBC and IRC. 
Donna Stigge moved that the chapter check into having chapter shirts made up for the next year.  Second by Brad Rowan.  Brad will check into getting some made and available for purchase.  Motion carried.
Recommendation of the Nominating Committee for the 2002 NCBO&I Officers:
President:  Brad Rowan
Vice-President:  Mark Evans
Secretary:  Jeff Sinnett
Treasurer:  Roger Van Ooyen
Director:  Steve Nordhues
Director:  Donna Stigge
Moved by Jim Harper to approve the recommendation of the Nominating Committee.  Second by Donna Stigge.  Motion carried.

A service award was discussed for an outstanding member of the NCBO&I.  This is a separate award from the SP Benson Building Official of the Year.  Moved by Mark Evans to approve the award and expenses therefore.  Second by Brad Rowan.  Motion carried.

The next joint meeting of Nebraska, Colorado, Wyoming and other regional states was discussed.  Some locations were discussed:  Sidney, North Platte, and Scottsbluff.  Sidney was settled upon as the best site.  Brad Rowan was directed by President Dan Curtis to do some preliminary investigation of Sidney as a site for the next joint meeting.  The best date was also discussed.  It was decided that the best time of year would be late August.

A speaker’s bureau was discussed to possibly raise revenues for the chapter.

The members discussed the adoption of the IBC & IRC.  Several members indicated that they will be adopting the IBC & IRC in 2002.

Becky Baker gave an update on ICBO, SBCCI & BOCA merging into the ICC.

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2:26 pm.

Respectfully Submitted by Mark W. Evans, Secretary

NCBO&I MEETING in Valley, NE  on April 26, 2001

PRESENTATIONS
Susan Lindner of the Nebraska State Fire Marshal’s Office presented an informative video on the HUD Fair Housing requirements.
The video was followed by a question and answer time.  Topics included Fair Housing, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements and Nebraska Accessibility Guidelines (NAG) requirements.
Bazil Lazure with NDEQ and Stephen Schlife and Lenard Brown, with Nebraska Health and Human Services, presented information on the abatement of asbestos in existing buildings.  Nebraska Health and Human Services and NDEQ are requesting the help of Building Departments across the state to have structures inspected, and abated as needed, prior to the demolition of the structure.  The presentation was very informative.  After the presentation, an informal question and answer time was held, which was educational and helpful.

CALL TO ORDER
President Dan Curtis called the meeting to order at 1:37 pm.

ROLL CALL
Roll call of the officers:
President                      Dan Curtis               Present
Vice President             Brad Rowan              Present
Secretary                      Mark Evans               Present
Treasurer                      Roger VanOoyen             Present
Director                        Jeff Sinett                Present
Director                        Steve Nordhues             Present
A quorum was present to conduct business.

 MINUTES
John Hughes moved to approve minutes of the January 26, 2001 meeting as circulated.  Jeff Sinett seconded the motion.       Motion carried unanimously.

TREASURER’S REPORT
Treasurer Roger VanOoyen gave the following report:
Balance November 30, 2000                                         $1,126.47
Balance Adjustment                                                       $       0.00
New Balance                                                                 $1,126.47
Deposits                                                                        $2,228.25
Interest                                                                          $     17.29
Total                                                                             $3,357.16
Disbursements                                                              $1,183.23
Balance                                                                         $2,782.78 

CD Mature Date     6/16/01             6.82%              $1,451.10
CD Mature Date     6/16/02             6.97%              $1,434.82

TOTAL ASSETS                                                          $5,668.70 

Memberships 2000 Paid             102 City
                                                          8 County
                                                          9 Professional
                                                          3 State
                             Total                 122 Paid     4 Retired     5 Honorary

Mark Evans moved to approve the Treasurer’s Report.    Donna Stigge seconded the motion.    Motion carried unanimously.

 COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Jerry Ryan, Mayor of Bellevue and Mrs. Evelyn Wicks, Interim Bellevue City Administrator presented the first annual “SP Benson Building Official of the Year Award” in honor and remembrance of SP Benson.  Mayor Ryan stated that SP contributed greatly to the City of Bellevue and to the Building Official Community in Nebraska. 
The first recipient of the “SP Benson Building Official of the Year Award” was announced and Mayor Ryan presented the Award to Steve Carmichael, CBO, Bellevue, NE.  Steve Carmichael said he was honored and humbled to receive this award and that SP lives on in each person that he touched.

NEW BUSINESS
Dan Curtis opened a round table discussion on asphalt and fiberglass shingles.  John Hughes presented the problem:  many shingles are being installed and are only rated for a 60 mph wind.  The building code requires the roof assembly to be designed to withstand the 80 mph wind speed in the code (or as modified by the jurisdiction having authority).   Steve Carmichael stated that AC 127, the acceptance criteria for asphalt shingles, allows a 60 mph shingle to be rated for 80 mph only if it is a Class A shingle.  Class A is a designation for the fire resistive characteristic of a shingle, and not related to the wind resistive nature of the shingle.   A general discussion on nailing vs. stapling followed.  However, the code allows that staples can be substituted for nails, per the manufacturer’s recommendation.  John Hughes moved that NCBOI ask ICBO to develop an Acceptance Criteria that speaks to the wind resistive-ness of shingles.  Second by Brad Rowan.  All present voted in favor with the exception of Kent Zimmerman and Mark Evans, who voted against the motion.  Motion carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS
Legislative Report
LB 811 never got out of committee.  It will be studied and may appear next legislative session.

Tri-State Chapter Meeting
John Hughes reported that the Wyoming Chapter will host the meeting this year.  The meeting will be held in Casper, WY. 

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2:26 pm. 

Respectfully Submitted, 
Mark W. Evans, Secretary

NCBO&I MEETING MINUTES at Grand Island, NE on January 26, 2001

CALL TO ORDER
President Dan Curtis called the meeting to order at 9:22 am.

ROLL CALL
Roll call of the officers:
President            Dan Curtis          Present
Vice President     Brad Rowan         Present
Secretary            Mark Evans         Present
Treasurer            Roger VanOoyen Present
Director            Jeff Sinett         Absent
Director            Steve Nordhues Present
A quorum was present to conduct business.

MINUTES
Jim Harper moved to approve minutes of the December 4, 2000 meeting as circulated. Dale Miller seconded the motion.   Motion carried unanimously.

TREASURER’S REPORT
Treasurer Roger VanOoyen gave the following report:
Balance November 30, 2000 $1,126.47
Balance Adjustment $ 0.00
New Balance $1,126.47
Deposits $2,228.25
Interest $ 2.44
Total $3,357.16
Disbursements $ 445.71
Balance $2,911.45
CD Mature Date 6/16/01 6.82% $1,403.24
CD Mature Date 6/16/02 6.97% $1386.29
TOTAL ASSETS $5700.98
Memberships 2000 Paid 101 City 6 County 6 Professional 3 State
Total 116 Paid 4 Retired 5 Honorary
Craig Lewis moved to approve the Treasurer’s Report.  Don Albright seconded the motion.  Motion carried unanimously.

COMMUNICATIONS/NEW BUSINESS
Dan Curtis received a flyer on the Colorado Chapter’s Institute March 6 - 9. Registration is due by February 20. Contact Dan Curtis for more information.
The Nebraska State Fire Marshall has invited the chapter to participate in their next meeting February 15, 2001 at the Midtown Holiday Inn in Grand Island.
Dan Curtis read the following letter from Steve Carmichael regarding the late SP Benson

DATE: January 25, 2001
TO:        Nebraskaland Conference of Building Officials and Inspectors
RE:        State of Nebraska Award for Building Official or Inspector of the Year

Dear fellow Nebraskaland members,

It is with a sad heart that I begin writing this letter to all of you. I have, and we all have lost a very great friend, associate and human being this week, which I am sure most, if not all of you are aware of. SP Benson, City Administrator for the City of Bellevue lost his life in a violent car accident this last week. SP was a member of the Nebraskaland Conference of Building Officials and Inspectors for many, many years, was a past president, and a wholly respected individual, not only in the cities of Bellevue and Omaha, but across the State of Nebraska.
During the last few years, I have noted that many state Building Official organizations have an award that is given out annually to one individual in their respective organization, who exemplifies the traits, and goals and ideals, which SP stood for, in his official capacities in the pubic sector. This award, is usually under the heading of Building Official, or Building Inspector of the year.
I would r