MINUTES APPROVED AT THE NOVEMBER 2008 MEETING

Chimney Safety Institute of America
Board of Directors Meeting
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
CSIA Technology Center

President Brooks called the meeting of the Chimney Safety Institute of America Board of Directors to order at 8:45 a.m.
Directors Present:  Randy Brooks, Robert Huta, John Meredith, John Pilger, Howard Rowell, Bo Tasso, Tom Urban, Jay Walker
Directors Absent: Eric Adair, Steve Pietila

Staff Present: Mark McSweeney, Melissa Heeke, Judy Thompson, Ashley Eldridge, Royal Edwards, Art Garrett, Debbie Cornelius.
Guests Present:   George Stroup, Kim Stroup, Stephen Kuber, Diane Pilger, Bob Priesing, Mark Maynard, Jim Baynes, Dean Piper, Russ Dimmitt

A motion was made by Bo Tasso and seconded by Jay Walker to accept the minutes of the May 14, 2008 meeting.  Voting in favor: Robert Huta, John Meredith, John Pilger, Bo Tasso, Tom Urban, Jay Walker Motion passes.

President’s Report as submitted by Randy Brooks. He added that he is becoming more involved with his air quality districts and encourages others to become more active within non-attainment areas.

Treasurer’s Report as submitted by Tom Urban. A discussion was held regarding the FY08-09 budget presented, including potential savings on health care employee benefits and merchant accounts.

 Executive Director’s Report as submitted by Mark McSweeney. He added that he will add projects to the dashboard regarding recognizing senior Certified Chimney Sweeps and the use of the undeveloped property.

Legal Report as submitted by Art Garrett.

A motion was made by Bo Tasso and seconded by Robert Huta to accept the consent agenda as presented.  Voting in favor: Robert Huta, John Meredith, John Pilger, Bo Tasso, Tom Urban, Jay Walker Motion passes.

A motion was made by John Meredith and seconded by Robert Huta to approve the FY 08-09 budget as presented. Voting in favor: Robert Huta, John Meredith, John Pilger, Bo Tasso, Tom Urban, Jay Walker Motion passes.

A discussion was held regarding putting a cap on the Trademark Protection Fund so that funds exceeding the cap can be allocated toward other areas of the Certified Chimney Sweep program.

A motion was made by Robert Huta and seconded by Jay Walker to cap the Trademark Protection Fund at $50,000, with the intent that any spillover funds from the Trademark Protection Fund will be redirected to the Marketing Fund.  Voting in favor: Robert Huta, John Pilger, Bo Tasso, Tom Urban, Jay Walker  Voting against: John Meredith Motion passes.

A discussion was held regarding potentially pursuing litigation against a repeat trademark violator.

A motion was made by Bo Tasso and seconded by John Meredith to allow staff to proceed with trademark litigation against William Sorge and Chimney Pro in McAdoo, PA if deemed necessary.  Voting in favor: Robert Huta, John Meredith, John Pilger, Bo Tasso, Tom Urban, Jay Walker Motion passes.

A motion was made by Robert Huta and seconded by Tom Urban to amend the bylaws to read as follows: 

ARTICLE II: DIRECTORS

SECTION 1. NUMBER; CLASSES. The affairs of the Institute shall be controlled and administered by a Board of Directors, which shall be composed of nine (9) members. The Directors shall be divided into two classes designated as Term 1 or Term 2 Directors. The number of Term 1 Directors shall be four (4) and the number of Term 2 Directors shall be five (5). The immediate past president shall be a member of the Board of Directors as a voting Director if his or her term as a Director has not expired, or as a non-voting Director if his or her term has expired.

Voting in favor: Robert Huta, John Meredith, John Pilger, Bo Tasso, Tom Urban and Jay Walker. Motion passes.

A discussion was held regarding funding for the research and development of an advanced or enhanced level of certification.

Tom Urban recused himself from the discussion by leaving the room.

Additional discussion was held regarding the potential adoption and licensing of the Flue & Hearth Notes inspection forms by Secor Beckwith, LLC for use by Certified Chimney Sweeps. The Executive Committee, with the exception of Tom Urban, will review the program.

The next board meeting will be held online conference on Wednesday, November 5 at 10 am Eastern.  The annual planning workshops will be held May 4-5, 2009 with the board meeting to be held on May 6, 2009 at the CSIA Technology Center. The annual budget workshop will be held August 12, 2009 with the board meeting to be held August 13, 2009 at the CSIA Technology Center. The following board meeting will be held November 4, 2009.

A motion was made by John Meredith and seconded by Bo Tasso to adjourn the meeting. Voting in favor: Robert Huta, John Meredith, John Pilger, Bo Tasso, Tom Urban and Jay Walker. Motion passes.

MINUTES APPROVED AT THE NOVEMBER 2008 MEETING

Chimney Safety Institute of America
Board of Directors Meeting
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
CSIA Technology Center

President Brooks called the meeting of the Chimney Safety Institute of America Board of Directors to order at 8:45 a.m.
Directors Present:  Randy Brooks, Robert Huta, John Meredith, John Pilger, Howard Rowell, Bo Tasso, Tom Urban, Jay Walker
Directors Absent: Eric Adair, Steve Pietila

Staff Present: Mark McSweeney, Melissa Heeke, Judy Thompson, Ashley Eldridge, Royal Edwards, Art Garrett, Debbie Cornelius.
Guests Present:   George Stroup, Kim Stroup, Stephen Kuber, Diane Pilger, Bob Priesing, Mark Maynard, Jim Baynes, Dean Piper, Russ Dimmitt

A motion was made by Bo Tasso and seconded by Jay Walker to accept the minutes of the May 14, 2008 meeting.  Voting in favor: Robert Huta, John Meredith, John Pilger, Bo Tasso, Tom Urban, Jay Walker Motion passes.

President’s Report as submitted by Randy Brooks. He added that he is becoming more involved with his air quality districts and encourages others to become more active within non-attainment areas.

Treasurer’s Report as submitted by Tom Urban. A discussion was held regarding the FY08-09 budget presented, including potential savings on health care employee benefits and merchant accounts.

 Executive Director’s Report as submitted by Mark McSweeney. He added that he will add projects to the dashboard regarding recognizing senior Certified Chimney Sweeps and the use of the undeveloped property.

Legal Report as submitted by Art Garrett.

A motion was made by Bo Tasso and seconded by Robert Huta to accept the consent agenda as presented.  Voting in favor: Robert Huta, John Meredith, John Pilger, Bo Tasso, Tom Urban, Jay Walker Motion passes.

A motion was made by John Meredith and seconded by Robert Huta to approve the FY 08-09 budget as presented. Voting in favor: Robert Huta, John Meredith, John Pilger, Bo Tasso, Tom Urban, Jay Walker Motion passes.

A discussion was held regarding putting a cap on the Trademark Protection Fund so that funds exceeding the cap can be allocated toward other areas of the Certified Chimney Sweep program.

A motion was made by Robert Huta and seconded by Jay Walker to cap the Trademark Protection Fund at $50,000, with the intent that any spillover funds from the Trademark Protection Fund will be redirected to the Marketing Fund.  Voting in favor: Robert Huta, John Pilger, Bo Tasso, Tom Urban, Jay Walker  Voting against: John Meredith Motion passes.

A discussion was held regarding potentially pursuing litigation against a repeat trademark violator.

A motion was made by Bo Tasso and seconded by John Meredith to allow staff to proceed with trademark litigation against William Sorge and Chimney Pro in McAdoo, PA if deemed necessary.  Voting in favor: Robert Huta, John Meredith, John Pilger, Bo Tasso, Tom Urban, Jay Walker Motion passes.

A motion was made by Robert Huta and seconded by Tom Urban to amend the bylaws to read as follows: 

ARTICLE II: DIRECTORS

SECTION 1. NUMBER; CLASSES. The affairs of the Institute shall be controlled and administered by a Board of Directors, which shall be composed of nine (9) members. The Directors shall be divided into two classes designated as Term 1 or Term 2 Directors. The number of Term 1 Directors shall be four (4) and the number of Term 2 Directors shall be five (5). The immediate past president shall be a member of the Board of Directors as a voting Director if his or her term as a Director has not expired, or as a non-voting Director if his or her term has expired.

Voting in favor: Robert Huta, John Meredith, John Pilger, Bo Tasso, Tom Urban and Jay Walker. Motion passes.

A discussion was held regarding funding for the research and development of an advanced or enhanced level of certification.

Tom Urban recused himself from the discussion by leaving the room.

Additional discussion was held regarding the potential adoption and licensing of the Flue & Hearth Notes inspection forms by Secor Beckwith, LLC for use by Certified Chimney Sweeps. The Executive Committee, with the exception of Tom Urban, will review the program.

The next board meeting will be held online conference on Wednesday, November 5 at 10 am Eastern.  The annual planning workshops will be held May 4-5, 2009 with the board meeting to be held on May 6, 2009 at the CSIA Technology Center. The annual budget workshop will be held August 12, 2009 with the board meeting to be held August 13, 2009 at the CSIA Technology Center. The following board meeting will be held November 4, 2009.

A motion was made by John Meredith and seconded by Bo Tasso to adjourn the meeting. Voting in favor: Robert Huta, John Meredith, John Pilger, Bo Tasso, Tom Urban and Jay Walker. Motion passes.