STAHI Metting Minutes 1-18-22/in /by

Meeting Minutes 1-18-22

(Via Zoom)

1/18/2022

Call to Order: 6:00 PM by Larry Ames, president

Roll Call Introductions.  Members (New Member Steve Dawes – Welcome!)

Members present: 17 full members

Determine Quorum: quorum was met

Requests from Members for Modifications to this Meeting Agenda? Larry wants to talk about a new product “ Easy Tape”

Approval of December 2021 Meeting Minutes as posted on STAHI website: Motion to approve: Keith Oberg, seconded by Jamie Arnold, all in favor

Secretary’s Report (Frank Macak)

  • Meeting minutes are being posted now on the STAHI.org  Forum, but also as a new post, which auto notifies the users of a new post.
  • Steve Dawes did not yet get the form from Nate, we will forward it to him ASAP so that we can get him into the system
  • Frank requested an attendance list from Tom since it is hard to track on ZOOM and Tom has the attendance.  
  • Frank asked all to verify their email on the STAHI.org

Treasurer’s (Nathan Mann) Report and Approval

  • Nate was not at the meeting, we will have the report next month

Education Coordinator Report (Charlie Reiman – not present, Education Coordinator, + Dennis Cole and Dick Alton)  – Dennis reported

  • Dennis reports that he does not have anything at this point but is reaching out to the Strong-Tie guy to get something set up.
  • Larry reiterated that he would like to have a 3 months projection for the upcoming classes. Asked to talk with Charlie.
  • Keith has volunteered to help coordinate with some show-and-tell classes.
  • Tonight’s Education Event:  At end of business meeting: “Spot the Defect: Plumbing Systems” –  NYS L2781-02, by NetInspect/Tom Sherman.

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

By Tom Ott: Tom did not get to go to the meeting. Larry explained the issues that were discussed:

  • Talked about heads up articles
  • Liability insurance issues, requirements
  • Sales tax collections issues.
  • Larry encouraged the membership to bring up any specific concerns or issues of interest that they might have that NYSAHI could be instrumental in addressing
  • NYSAHI site traffic and redesign was discussed by Ross, the cost of the new site design would be prohibitive at $3K-$4K
  • Frank pointed out that having Inspector Search might help drive traffic to the NYSAHI site
  • Larry asked members if they have anything they would like to bring forward to NYSAHI.

Old Business

  • Larry thanked again and congratulated Keith Oberg on the Lifetime Achievement Award that was resented to him in a private setting during the Christmas party. Larry promised him that we will follow up with getting together once the Covid is over so that we can all celebrate with him. Congrats from all members.
  • Corona Virus:  meetings to continue over ZOOM until it is safe to meet in person
  • Larry called again for new CE opportunities from members, either presentation by professionals, show and tell ideas, or any other
  • Dues are due now. Again some people are slow/behind with the payment.
  • Frank pointed out that we should be able to pay by online payments. Jamie says that Nate has an option for online payment. Frank suggests that we send out the info to members on how to pay online, or we should have a link on the website for online payments.
  • Larry asked that if any members have alternate proposals for use of scholarship funds of $500, they should have them ready to present at the February meeting so that we can make a final decision on it.

New Business

  • Larry showed a PowerPoint on a new product that he found interesting. It is called Easy Tape and is sold by Home Depot and other outlets. It is a self-adhesive tape for wallboard seams rated for applications on the firewall construction according to the manufacturer. Larry expressed concern that it had no UL listing, Ross R. pointed out that ETL has the same certification as the UL and therefore might be acceptable. Local code enforcement was not willing to accept it, as Keith pointed out, they might not be fully on the speed of it, they are quite conservative and might not be aware of the product. Keith pointed out that the requirements for firewalls have changed quite a bit over the years. Others expressed their opinions.
  • Russel asked about the insurance issues: Larry explained about the state’s requirement of liability insurance, but the providers cover very little under the liability for the home inspectors. The state should have some guidelines on what should be covered under liability. Dick A. told of the example of damage by the whirlpool tub leaks due to dry rotted pipes. Another inspector experienced a similar issue with testing the toilet.
  • Dave Jones said that 2 of his class members tried to sign up on the STAHI website through Contact Us, and were not contacted back. We will look into that, make sure we get to contact them.

Adjournment

Motion to adjourn: Motion by Keith Oberg, seconded by Dave Jones

Next meeting February 15th via Zoom

Education Segment (2 credits NYS CE)

“Spot the Defect: Plumbing Systems” –  NYS L2781-02, by NetInspect/Tom Sherman

Addendum to the meeting: Tom Sherman brought up a proposal of the new YourCE platform for STAHI school that was originally proposed by NetInspect after the development and approval of the budget in December’s meeting. The new school cost was explained in detail to the officers in a Zoom meeting with Tom. The cost of $588 for YourCE school and an additional $150 for ZOOM linked to STAHI was unanimously approved by the officers in the ZOOM meeting.

Motion to accept the proposal and to approve was made by John Vagliardo, seconded by Ross Relyea, all attending members were in favor. Motion carried.

Meeting minutes were recorded by Frank Macak – STAHI Secretary 2017–2022
If you have any additions/corrections – please contact me at frank@prime-inspect.com
Frank Macak, Secretary