STAHI February ’22 Meeting Agenda/in , , /by

STAHI February 2022 Meeting

(Via Zoom)

2/15/2022

Call to Order: 6:00 PM

Roll Call Introductions.  Members (New Member, Rich Maricle  – Welcome!)

Determine Quorum (by Secretary based on current membership) minimum required 50% or more of full membership plus presence of President or Vice President)

Requests from Members for Modifications to this Meeting Agenda?

Approval of January 2022 Meeting Minutes as posted on STAHI website.

Secretary’s Report (Frank Macak)

  • Report
  • Other?

Treasurer’s (Nathan Mann) Report and Approval

  • Monthly Treasurer’s Report (None from January)
  • Dues are due by time of last meeting. (Delinquent members will not be eligible for STAHI CE after this meeting)
  • Vice President’s (Russ Fontaine) ordinary mid-term audit of STAHI account.
  • Officers seek support for their decision to refund $50 non-member CE payment to Steve Dawes who just joined.
  • Purchase per Approval of Proposal for Budget Revision: ADD $588 + ~$150 for Zoom Pro subscription. Larry has paid for these to expedite arrangements with NetInspect and is waiting reimbursement.
  • Expedite payment of collected dues to NYSAHI
  • Provisions for electronic dues payment
  • Gearing Up – YourCE & Zoom

Education Coordinator Report (Charlie Reiman, Education Coordinator, + Dennis Cole and Dick Alton)

  • Projected CE Training
    • Confirmation of NYS status of Aaron Menlove Insurance program?
    • Confirmation of NYS status of Strong Tie Insurance program?
    • Exploration of Air Source mini-split CE program?
    • Status of follow-up on proposal for a series of Show-n-Tell for various categories suggested by Larry Ames.  NYS certified instructor volunteers requested to conduct Show-n-Tells. Meal and Thanks! provided to instructors willing to do this without fee to expand STAHI CE offerings.
    • President’s request for calendar of CE offerings out three months.
    • Other?
    • Tonight’s Education Events:  
      • During Meeting: (“Heads Up – Water Softening Backwash” – by Larry Ames
      • At end of business meeting: “The Progression of Building Techniques Through the Ages”- NYS L2792-02, by NetInspect/Dick Alton

NYSAHI Report (Tom Ott & Larry Ames 2021-22 STAHI Representatives)

  • Authorized production of article for website: Liability Insurance Regulation by NYSDOS.  Others to follow (suggestions welcomed)
  • New Logo in the works
  • New Board Member Steve Krahel reports Western New York Alliance of Home Inspectors have invested ~$1500 in apparatus to have live/remote meetings and CE.  Something to consider.
  • Looking for member input for what would add value to their NYSAHI membership. Ideas for Heads Up articles??? Others?

Old Business

  • Corona Virus Conditions
  • Continuing Call for new CE Opportunities from Members
    • Mini Subjects
    • Allied Trades & Professions
    • Show N Tell Submissions
  • Any with unpaid dues by June 30 will receive notification of being dropped from membership
  • Final Call: Alternate proposals for use of scholarship funds $500. Resolution for an approval…
  • Inquiry to NYS Division of Codes & Standards – Fire Fighter Drywall Tape – waiting response.
  • Tech Follow-Up information posted in forum by Larry Ames: Interior Use of Fernco Couplings; Installation of “Cheater Vents” in Walls; Lead in Damaged Porcelain Bathtubs.. Health Threat Dependent on Acid Water?

New Business

Recent article on unvented gas appliances – Larry Ames (CNN Article 1/27/22 “Gas stoves are a threat to health and have larger climate impact than previously known, study shows “ …scientists at Stanford University, found the emissions from gas stoves in US homes have the same climate-warming impact as that of half a million gasoline-powered cars — far more than scientists have previously estimated…. most of the stoves that we measured had at least a slow bleed of methane while they were off…nitrogen oxides, or NOx, … pose an especially harmful risk to children and the elderly, … emissions are directly proportional to how much gas is burned.  (My takeaway: make sure that houses have good kitchen ventilation, recommend turning vent. on when cooking; check for leaks; issue for gas dryers also!)  https://apple.news/A1Nd-C8ExR6KtOHErLzLOdw

  • State Workforce Program
  • Jamie Arnold’s Wordfence email protection suggestion (free version now, pay version is $100/yr.)

Adjournment  (Next meeting March 15th)

Education Segment (2 credits NYS CE)

“The Progression of Building Techniques Through the Ages”– NYS L2792-02, by NetInspect/Dick Alton

FOLLOW-UP TO DISCUSSION AT STAHI ZOOM MEETING 8/21/2021:/1 Comment/in , , /by

FOLLOW-UP TO DISCUSSION AT STAHI ZOOM MEETING 8/21/2021: Ground & Neutral on same lug in main service panel.

?: Can a Ground & Neutral wire be on same lug in main service panel.  Is this something that should be called out?

+ Frank Macak, Dennis Cole and others said this is common practice, is found all the time, the electricians say it’s fine and they do not called out.

+ Frank Macak said it does not make sense that they have to be separated since they are bonded in the main service panel in any case.

+ Larry Ames said that the separation of neutrals and grounds as required by the NEC and it should be followed, but that he would investigate and advise.

+ Larry offers this link:

Can more than one neutral or ground wire be terminated under the same lug/set-screw in an electric panel?

https://www.howtolookatahouse.com/Blog/Entries/2018/7/can-more-than-one-neutral-or-ground-wire-be-terminated-under-the-same-lugset-screw-in-an-electric-panel.html#:~:text=Each%20neutral%20%28white%2C%20grounded%20conductor%29%20wire%20should%20be,%28bare%20or%20green%29%20wire%20cannot%20share%20a%20terminal.

+ Larry’s takeaway from this: The separation of neutrals and grounds in their connections in the main service panel is a requirement of the NEC which is an electrician’s code and a qualified electrician should follow that code.  The code requirement was developed for good reason and relates to safety.  I will continue to report this despite any complaints from electricians (i have had none).  Please offer your perspective and other information relative to this matter so that we can hopefully reach a reliable consensus on this matter.

Cloth Masks/1 Comment/in , /by

RIP cloth masks? Why airlines and governments are banning them – Fast Company
https://apple.news/AnIQYEyFITfi3eAI-E2wXkA

STAHI June 2019 Meeting Agenda/in , /by

STAHI June 2019 Meeting Agenda 

6/18/2019

 

Call to Order: 6:00 PM 

 

Round Table Introductions and Members Introduce Their Guests

 

Determine Quorum (13 Members minimum required plus President or Vice President)

 

Requests from Members for Modifications to this Meeting Agenda?

 

Approval of May 2019 Meeting Minutes as posted on STAHI website

  • Any requests for revisions?
  • Approval

Secretary’s Report (Frank Macak)

  • Status of Website
  • Other

Treasurer’s (Dale Lozier) June Report and Approval

  • Membership Summary by Category
  • Dues
  • Accounts
  • Scholarship, Sponsorship and other obligations

Education Coordinator Report (Keith Oberg, Education Coordinator)

  • Projected CE Training
  • Fall Hyde Hall Inspector’s Conclave (near Cooperstown) with CE training – Fixed Date – Sunday September 22nd  – Larry Ames – Developing to right-size
    • Invitation to CNYASHI – Initial contact via Tom Sherman who relayed to President – will advise interest.
    • Additional Morning CE Course? – None so far per Dennis Cole and Tom Sherman
    • Picnic Lunch at the Hall or State Park – Considering if morning CE available.
    • Afternoon 3 CE Hyde Hall Mansion Tour – approved by NYS per Dennis
    • Optional Omegang Brewery Tour??
    • Optional following Self-Pay Dinner at Local Restaurant – (Brooks BBQ?)
    • Pre-Registration – Proposed fee for CE/Tour and Picnic Lunch – $30 Adult, Children under 13 – $10 (Children must be supervised at all times by their responsible adult) – Payment due to Treasurer by August 1st.
    • Overnight B&B accommodations are available – advise if interested and we can get pricing
    • Straw Poll Update – Interested in Attending?
  • Tracy Urbassik will be doing a water treatment program for about 45 minutes, Keith O. will have a photo presentation on wells.

NYSAHI Report (Keith Oberg and John Vagliardo, 2019 STAHI Representatives)

 

  • Legislation
  • Other

 

Old Business

  • Summer Association Party? Invite CNYASHI?

 

 New Business

  •  Presentation during dinner by Trade Member Tracy Urbassik, Owner, New York Water Girl, Conklin, NY “Water Testing in Home Inspections”.

 

Adjournment    

STAHI January 2019 Meeting Agenda/in , /by

STAHI January 2019 Meeting Agenda 

1/15/2019

 

Call to Order: 6:00 PM 

 

Round Table Introductions and Members Introduce Their Guests

 

Determine Quorum (14 Members minimum required plus President or Vice President)

 

Approval of December 2018 Meeting Minutes as posted on STAHI website

  • Requests for revisions?
  • Approval

Requests from Members for Modifications to this Meeting Agenda?

 

Secretary’s Report (Frank Macak)

  • Website
  • Status of Website Contractor
  • Other

Treasurer’s Report (Dale Lozier) – Report for November & December

  • Membership
  • Dues – Annual dues are due at this meeting.
  • Accounts
  • Approval
  • 2017-18 Pro Forma Accounts Review by Vice President and Secretary

Education Coordinator Report (Keith Oberg, Education Coordinator)

 

  • Projected Training
  • Tech-Talk Segment Tonight: “Common Cleated Wood Beam/Floor Joist Connection Issues Leading to Building Settlement” – Round Table Discussion led by Keith Oberg
  • Tonight’s 2 credit CE Training: “Ladder Safety”. George Schambach and Keith Oberg will present an updated 2 hour CE course on Ladder Safety..  It will be expanded to include all manner of safety issues encountered by home inspectors including electrical, confined space, CO, fire safety, environmental contaminate exposure, etc.  Plan to share your own safety concerns and experiences at the session.
  • Other?

 

NYSAHI Report (Keith Oberg and John Vagliardo, 2019 STAHI Representatives)

 

  • Legislation
  • Any response or acknowledgement regarding letter about ADT Solicitation for “Alarm Referrals”?
  • Other

 

Old Business

 

  • Installation of Officers
    • 2018-19 President, Larry Ames, Ames Inspection Services
    • 2018 Education Coordinator, Keith Oberg, Professional Home Inspection
    • 2018-19 Vice President, John Vagliardo,
    • 2018-19 Secretary, Frank Macak,
    • 2018-19 Treasurer, Dale Lozier
    • 2018 NYSAHI Representatives, Keith Oberg & John Vagliardo
  • Update: Excursion for training on solid fuel and gas burning to Holy Smoke facility (Bob Ronzonni) in Dryden.
 

New Business

 

  • Developing Approaches to Educating Realtors Regarding Ethics Violations from “Steering” (Larry Ames & Frank Macak)
  • Tech-Talk: “Common Cleated Wood Beam/Floor Joist Connection Issues Leading to Building Settlement”
  • David Jones – DOE Home Energy Efficiency Program: “Better Buildings Neighborhood Program Workforce/Business Partners Peer Exchange Call: Working with Real Estate Home Inspectors, Exterminators, and other “Non-traditional” Partners” https://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/02/f20/bbrn_022813_WorkforcePartners_Nontraditional_v2_Summary.pdf
  • Any Other?

 

Adjournment    

Guardrail and Siding-Roof clearance requirements/in , , /by

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TECHNICAL DEC 2017

November 2017 Meeting Agenda

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November Meeting Agenda

Call to Order: 6:00 PM

October Meeting Minutes

Treasurer’s Report

Accounts

Payment of Annual Dues – Number of paid/unpaid STAHI members

Old Business

Memorial Fund and Death of President Tim McGovern  – (by Chairman George Schambach)

Other proposals to honor Tim (website – Rick Bates)

Continuing Education

CE Modules have been approved by NYS to get us through January 2018 (by Dennis Cole)

Today: “Water Intrusion & Wood Rot” 2 Hours

Next Meeting: “Attics & Ventilation” 2 Hours

Report on Tim McGovern Essential Series development (by Education Committee Chairman – Rick Bates)

Support for Education Committee

STAHI sponsored Catch-up CE package?

STAHI sponsored Joint training with Appraisers and Realtors?

NYSAHI Report

Activity during last month

Representation

Meeting Participation Requirement for Membership – Tabled until regular CE training can be assured.

New Business

V.P. Larry Ames to assume President role (address vacant V.P. Position)

Resignation of Education Coordinator, Rick Bates and request to the membership by Larry Ames for candidates for appointment to that position.

Non-Credit CE Initiative (Larry Ames)

Tonight’s Presentation during dinner: “Home Inspector Insurance”  by David J. Wicker, Director of National Home Inspection & Drone Program – Syracuse Office of CH Insurance

Motion to Adjourn