Chimney Safety Institute of America
Board of Directors Meeting
July 19, 2005
Louisville, KY

President Pietila called the meeting of the Chimney Safety Institute of America Board of Directors to order at 8:37 am.

Directors Present: Ron Brigman, Randy Brooks, Paul Hempel, Bo Tasso, Robert Huta, John Meredith, John Pilger, Steve Pietila, Greg Polakow and Howard Rowell.

Directors Absent: Eric Adair

Staff Present: Mark McSweeney, Melissa Heeke, Royal Edwards and Art Garrett, Esq.

Guests Present: Renee Brigman, Mark Putnam, George Stroup, Hans Marsen, Paul Anderson, Kim Stroup, Thomas Rhines, John Wharton
A motion was made by Robert Huta and seconded by Howard Rowell to approve the minutes of the May 25, 2005 meeting as submitted.
Motion passed unanimously.

President’s Report: Submitted by Steve Pietila.

Treasurer’s Report: Submitted by Robert Huta.

Executive Director’s Report: Submitted by Mark McSweeney. He also gave a report on Sweeps Week and shared a report from Eric Adair on CSIA’s Product Acceptance process.

Legal Report: Submitted by Art Garrett, Esq. A discussion was held regarding selecting litigation counsel.

Long Range Planning Report: Submitted by Howard Rowell.

Bylaws Report: Submitted by Howard Rowell.

Certification Report: Submitted by John Pilger.

Certification Renewal Report: Submitted by Bo Tasso. He also provided an update on the changes to minimum requirements to renew the Certified Chimney Sweep credential with CEUs.

Fund Development Report: Submitted by Greg Polakow. A discussion was held regarding grants and corporate sponsorships.

Ethics Report: Submitted by Thomas Rhines. A discussion was held regarding logo violations.

Safety Education Brochure Report: Submitted by Ron Brigman.

New Business
A motion was made by John Meredith and seconded by Greg Polakow to accept the amended FY 2006 CSIA Budget as submitted by the Finance Committee. Voting in favor: Ron Brigman, Paul Hempel, Robert Huta, John Meredith, John Pilger, Greg Polakow, Howard Rowell and Bo Tasso.
Voting against: Randy Brooks Abstaining: Steve Pietila
Motion passes.

A motion was made by John Meredith and seconded by Greg Polakow to adjourn the meeting. All in favor. Motion passes unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 11:40 am

Chimney Safety Institute of America
Board of Directors Meeting
July 19, 2005
Louisville, KY

President Pietila called the meeting of the Chimney Safety Institute of America Board of Directors to order at 8:37 am.

Directors Present: Ron Brigman, Randy Brooks, Paul Hempel, Bo Tasso, Robert Huta, John Meredith, John Pilger, Steve Pietila, Greg Polakow and Howard Rowell.

Directors Absent: Eric Adair

Staff Present: Mark McSweeney, Melissa Heeke, Royal Edwards and Art Garrett, Esq.

Guests Present: Renee Brigman, Mark Putnam, George Stroup, Hans Marsen, Paul Anderson, Kim Stroup, Thomas Rhines, John Wharton
A motion was made by Robert Huta and seconded by Howard Rowell to approve the minutes of the May 25, 2005 meeting as submitted.
Motion passed unanimously.

President’s Report: Submitted by Steve Pietila.

Treasurer’s Report: Submitted by Robert Huta.

Executive Director’s Report: Submitted by Mark McSweeney. He also gave a report on Sweeps Week and shared a report from Eric Adair on CSIA’s Product Acceptance process.

Legal Report: Submitted by Art Garrett, Esq. A discussion was held regarding selecting litigation counsel.

Long Range Planning Report: Submitted by Howard Rowell.

Bylaws Report: Submitted by Howard Rowell.

Certification Report: Submitted by John Pilger.

Certification Renewal Report: Submitted by Bo Tasso. He also provided an update on the changes to minimum requirements to renew the Certified Chimney Sweep credential with CEUs.

Fund Development Report: Submitted by Greg Polakow. A discussion was held regarding grants and corporate sponsorships.

Ethics Report: Submitted by Thomas Rhines. A discussion was held regarding logo violations.

Safety Education Brochure Report: Submitted by Ron Brigman.

New Business
A motion was made by John Meredith and seconded by Greg Polakow to accept the amended FY 2006 CSIA Budget as submitted by the Finance Committee. Voting in favor: Ron Brigman, Paul Hempel, Robert Huta, John Meredith, John Pilger, Greg Polakow, Howard Rowell and Bo Tasso.
Voting against: Randy Brooks Abstaining: Steve Pietila
Motion passes.

A motion was made by John Meredith and seconded by Greg Polakow to adjourn the meeting. All in favor. Motion passes unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 11:40 am