January 10, 2006
Elevator Association of Florida Meeting Minutes
Clearwater
**8:39 call to order by Lee Rigby, President with
53 members and guests signed in. Agenda for today’s meeting was reviewed.
A motion to approve the agenda by Tim Newton was seconded by Bob Szelc and
approved. One change to agenda the first guest speaker Jennifer Holder is
not present at time will be replaced by Jared Adams of
360 Controls.
Minutes from Oct 05 meeting were reviewed on overhead screen. Motion was
made to accept minutes as provided and seconded. Introductions of members
and visitors.
**8:50 Tim Newton gave the treasurers report
($7,338.31 balance). Reported was that dues are due as of last meeting.
Mr. Rigby announced that list of paid to date members would be provided.
Motion to approve treasurer’s report by Bill Snyder second by Bruce
Gardner.
**8:55 Jared Adams and David McElrea of 360 Controls
(www.360controls.com),
were introduced to discuss 2000 A17.1 Code requirements for elevator
controls. They gave a PowerPoint presentation on controller requirements
with an emphasis on safety. The discussion included changes to elevator
controls in 2.26 & 2.27 for the 2000 Edition, then up-coming changes in
the 2004/5 Edition. This included redundancy of switches and safety
circuits for Fire Control Operation. The presentation was followed by a
question and answer session, and concluded at 9:42.
**9:42 Ms. Holder from AIN still not present.
Agenda changed to discuss Old/New Business by Mr. Rigby. New requirements
discussed relating to access to school campuses. Also announced was that a
lobbying firm has requested to come and speak to the association. Miami
Beach is the area for April 06 meeting however no location has been
determined as of yet. Locations for July and October 2006 meetings were
discussed. Jacksonville was determined to be the location for the July 06
meeting with Orlando being the location for the October 06 meeting.
Suggestion was made to change bylaws to allow the normal October business
meeting dates to be variable so as to allow for scheduling around other
elevator industry meetings, such as the
NAEC conference in Orlando in
September. Motion to develop some proposed changes to bylaws, to put up
for vote at the April 06 meeting. Tom Waardenburg made motion, second by
Ted Baronowski, and was approved. Several different ideas and complaints
were discussed. Break announced at 10:08.
**10:45 reconvened meeting. Continued with Old/New
business. Discussion related to CC card holders being present during
inspections. Fire Key issue was discussed. No resolution to date from
Chief Goodlow as to when a decision will be made about key or switch.
Letter to Governor from EESF was discussed to request a week be designated
EESF safety week in Florida, which the Governor declined in 2005. Tom
Waardenburg came forward to discuss the Association’s web site status and
content. Benefits of being a paid-up member would include a link to the
member’s website from the Associations website. Information on Association
history, bylaws, and other information is needed.
**11:02 Bio and introduction of John Calpini,
Chief,
Bureau of Elevator Safety. Mr.
Calpini discussed his perspective and vision for the Bureau.
Elevator Association of Florida January 2006 Meeting Minutes
Mark Boutin was introduced by Chief Calpini. Mr. Boutin is
the Chief of Operations for the Bureau. Mr. Boutin discussed the
electronic submission of inspection reports and reviewed a step by step
process of submission via the web site. Variances were discussed; Mr.
Boutin also handles these. Mr. Boutin stated once again that the state
doesn’t accept compliance letters for inspections conducted after July 01,
05.
Mr. Calpini then introduced Doug Melvin, Deputy Chief; and
Mary Shimp, Administrative Assistant. This duo discussed permitting and
fees received and the need for accuracy on all reporting. They also
discussed permit fees for installations and alterations. In closing by Mr.
Calpini an introduction was given of remaining State of Florida Elevator
Inspectors present.
**12:10 Mr. Rigby thanked the Bureau staff for
their participation in the meeting. Mr. Rigby then proceeded to award Mary
Shimp a plaque on behalf of the Elevator Association of Florida for her
dedicated service and efforts above and beyond expectations to the
elevator industry.
Following recognition motion was made to adjourn meeting
by Eddie Shed seconded by Ron Therriault. Meeting Adjourned at 12:14
pm.
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