Notices and Minutes

Western Southern Tier Building Officials

the Association of Building and Zoning Code Enforcement Officers in and near Chautauqua County, New York

Notices and Minutes

ΔNext Meeting:

Western Southern Tier
Building Officials
Association.

Thursday - February 9, 2012

Rookies on the Lake

(Formerly Walleye Willies)

13-15 Lakeshore Drive
Dunkirk, NY 14048

(Near the intersection of Central Ave. and Route 5)

Lunch will be avaiable ($10.00)

Roast Beef Sandwiches, Chicken Wings & Side Dishes, Coffee & Soda provided

RSVP

As Soon As Possible

Contact: Al Zurawski @ 716-366-9858 or
"bills 2222@msn.com"

Western Southern Tier Building Officials
General Meeting Minutes
December 15, 2011

Meeting called to order by President Chuck LaBarbar at 12:08 pm.

Approval of minutes: Moved by Larry Barter, 2nd by Tom Gould - Approved.

Treasurer's Report: Allan Zurawski
                General Fund        -    $8,465.04
                Education Fund    -    $10,372.16 (Al reported, there are still some checks that
                                                                             have not been cashed)
    Treasurer's Report Accepted: Moved by Larry Barter; 2nd by Ron Minks - Approved.

Education Committee Report:
John Monaco reported, possibly two (2) or Three (3) hour course on the Energy Code by NYSERDA. Also, Scott Copp has offered to do a plan review course.

Tom Gould mentioned that he had taken the NYSERDA course and it was a good course.
John Monaco - February 9th meeting - Will try to coordinate the NYSERDA training.

John Monaco requested course suggestions for the 2012 Conference.

A discussion on Blower Door Testing accured. (No one has done one yet)

President LaBarbera requested suggestions for the January's Meeting - Round Table discussion. John Monaco is going to work on information regarding insurance requirements for the January Meeting.

Chuck LaBarbera also suggested having Scott Copp do a plan review.

Correspondence: None reported.

Old Business: Jim Pacanowski reported that he is working on updating the website. Please check your own status (Name, Municipality, etc.) and update as needed.

Chuck LaBarber reported that the Building Log from NYSBOC was out and he was disappointed that our conference was not mentioned.

Election of Officers: All candidates ran unopposed. Motion by Larry Barter for Secretary to cast one (1) ballot for all unopposed officers, 2nd by Ron Minks - Approved.

(2012 Officers)
                    President                 -    Chuck LaBarbera
                    Vice President        -    Jim Pacanowski
                    Treasuer                  -    Al Zurawski
                    Secretary                 -    Paul Ryerse

"Break for Lunch"

New Business: Dave Crossley discussed Code Rule 56 and conversations he had with Maureen Cox of the NYS Department of Labor and Assembly Member, Andy Goodell. It was discussed to have a future meeting on this subject.

NYSBOC Dues: Motion made by Jim Pacanowski to pay 2012 dues, 2nd by Larry Barter - Approved.

Next Meeting - January 12, 2012 at Rookies in Dunkirk.

Meeting Adjourned: Moved by Larry Barter, 2nd by Ron Milks - Approved.

                Note: Future Meeting Dates    -   January 12, 2012 (Dunkirk)
                                                                           February 9, 2012 (Mayville)
                                                                           March 8, 2012 (Dunkirk)
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Western Southern Tier Building Officials
General Meeting Minutes
November 10, 2011

Meeting called to order by Chuck LaBarbera at 12:25 pm

Approval of minutes: Moved by Lon Robinson, 2nd by Jim Pacanowski, approved.

Treasurer's Report: Allan Zurawski
                    General Fund        -    $8,550.14
                    Education Fund    -     $
    Treasure's report accepted: Moved by Larry Barter, 2nd by Tom Gould - Approved.

Education Committee Report: Jim Pacanowski, Nothing to report.

    Allan Zurawski suggested anyone signing up for the NFBOA conference to do so as soon as possible, ther are one nine openings left. There is training available on the NYS web site. There are two course in Chautauqua County coming up.

President LaBarbera mentioned, you can call the state to get your current credited hours of education.

Correspondence: President LaBarbera reported, Ron Priester is now the Vice President of ICC.

Old Business: Jim Pacanowski reported, teh web site is up and running. Working on revisions. He will need approval for funds to keep the web domain. There was a motion to approve money not to exceed $250.00 by Tom Gould and 2nd by Larry Barter, Approved.

New Business: Nominations for Officers. Paul Ryerse was nominated for Secretary. The board will remain the same. Next month, we will have elections.

President LaBarbera requested approval to send Chuck, Al, Jim, Paul and John to the next NYSBOC meeting on December 8th, 2011. Motion by Larry barter, 2nd by Tom Gould, Approved.

Jim Pacanowski reminded everyong dues for NYSBOC are due by January 1, 2012.

Allan Zurawski reported on the new NYSBOC web site having on line training. Also, a public assembly course available in Lockport.

John Monaco discussed upcoming mumicipality elections andnew administrations. Anyone having issues and problems should look for support from WSTBO members and support each other. Code Officials should meet with new administrations. President LaBarbera added comments on Local Courts, Zoning Boards and Town Boards.

Dave Rowe dissuced a case in his territory.

John Monaco discussed an email he received from Bill Pippon regarding a ADA problem in his territory.

Round Table Discussion: "Unsafe Structures"
John Monaco referred to Code Section 311.5 of teh Fire Code, Placard Symbols - pages 23 & 24 of the Fier Code. Property Maintenance, Code Section 107 - Unsafe Structures.

Dave Crossley discussed controlled demolition and Code Rule 56.

A request to list an Asbestos Contractor information in our minutes.
            Fifty-Six Services, Inc.
            PO Box 561
            Buffalo, NY   14213
            Phone: (716) 341-8601 or (716) 804-6548

Meeting Adjourned @ 1:35 pm: Moved by Lon Robison, 2nd by Larry Barter - Approved.
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Western Southern Tier Building Officials
General Meeting Minutes
October 13, 2011

Meeting called to order by President Chuch LaBarbera at 12:05 pm.
        Chuck opened the with a moment of silence for deceased member Cort Wilkins.

No minutes from the previou meeting.

Treasurer's Report: Allan Zurawski
                    General Fund $8,550.14
Treasurer's Report accepted: Moved by Larry Barter; 2nd Tom Gould - Carried

Educational Conference Report: Jim Pacanowski
Jim reported on a successful 2011 conference. 62 in attendance with two (2) articles in the Jamestown Paper. The 2012 Conferenec is moving up two (2) weeks to September 10-12, 2012. John Monaco requested that any courses that people would like to see next year, please advise the committee.

    Al Zurawski read the Conference Treasurer's Report:
Income of $15,873.00; Expenses of $11,518.91 for a Net Profit to date of $4,354.09 with some income still outstanding and some expenses yet to be paid.

Jim requested that we make a $100.00 donatio to the Mayville Fire Department for their assistance the last two years at the Live Burns during teh conference, Moved by John Monaco; 2nd Larry Barter - Approved.

President LaBarbera added comments on needing more help fro the 2012 conferenec and commented on our web site.

Upcoming Training: John Monaco to send an email to all members asking if anyone needs additional training hours.

Other Business:
President Labarber commented on the NYSBOC Meeting they attended in Niagara Falls
John Monaco reported that Randy Woodbury would train two (2) people on our web site.
John & Jim discussed a Fire Extinguishers being sold that are not approved by NYS.
Nomination Committee: Rich Vasile; Tom Gould & Larry Barter.
John Monaco: Requested a Round Table Discussion at next meeting on Unsafe Buildings.
Kevin Cole spoke on Wind Turbins.
Discussion on State Projects rgarding permits, etc.
Discussion on Dept. of Labor, Code Rule 56 - Asbestos
Jim mentioned that a 24 page, flood document is available from NYS

Closing remarks by President Chuck LaBarbera

Meeting Adjourned: Moved by Jim Pacanowski; 2nd Bob Reed - Carried.
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Western Southern Tier Building Officials

General Meeting Minutes

January 13, 2011

Meeting called to order: Chuck LaBarbera 12:00pm

Secretary not present, move to treasure’s report

Treasurer Report: Allan Zurawski

Education fund $5,386.49 no activity

General fund $8,985.44

Treasury report accepted

Chuck Labarbera announced: Presentation today by the Hon. D. J. Narducci regarding Search Warrants

Conference Committee Report: John Monaco reported, he is working on scheduling of programs. Approximately 8 hours are currently accounted for. Jim Pacanowski reported, the conference center is booked (Chautauqua Suites). The application for the conference is being worked on and should be ready by February meeting.

Department of Sate was not present. Chuck LaBarbera moved to open any discussion.

Open Discussion: Ron Milks had questions and comments regarding the Carbon Monoxide Code. It was stated the revised code is available on the States web site.

Chuck LaBarbera asked that all attendees please make sure he has a valid email address for all members. He also stated the Niagara Frontier conference is full.

Discussion on DEC storm water management training.

Next meeting will be held Feb. 10, 2011 at the Mayville Fire Academy. It will include a four hour credited training session on the residential and commercial energy code. Meeting will start at 10am with a lunch break at 12 noon and reconvene at 1pm-3pm.

Chuck LaBarbera recognized new members:

Scott Henry Town of Eden

Tom Gould Town of Hanover

Jim Manning Town of Evans

Richard Vasile Town of Evans

Meeting was adjourned: 12:25pm Signe Rominger, 2^nd Bob Reed

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Previous Meeting and Training:

WSTBO

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WSTBO Minutes for Meeting of Sept. 11, 2008, in Mayville:

Attending: Melanie Eddy, T Ripley, T Busti, WSTBO education chair; Tom Kawski, Dunkirk, Fredonia, Westfield; Al Zurawski, C Dunkirk, WSTBO treasurer; Donald C. Kayner, T Ellery, V Bemus Point; William Anderson; Robert C. Ortolano, CHRIC; Greg Osman, T Sherman; James E. Pacanowski, V & T Westfield; Randy Woodbury, T Ellicott, WSTBO secretary and web administrator; Lon Robinson, Hanover; John Monaco, V Fredonia, WSTBO president; David Heckman, Fredonia; Dennis Stormes, T Poland; John Garven, NYBFU; Len Ensalaco; Paul Ryerse, T Evans; Ron Molks, T Evans; Chuck LaBarbera, T Evans, WSTBO vice president; Carol Fuller; Cort Wilkins, NYBFU; Linda DeFries, T Hanover; Andrew Hvisdak, NYS DOS; Richard L. Peebles, Jr., Architect; Alan Gustafson, T Carroll; Charlie Smith, V. Lakewood; James Crowell, T Sheridan; Jan R. Potter, CHRIC.

Director Julius Leone of Chautauqua County’s Emergency Services led us in a moment of silence to remember the tragedies of 9/11 seven years prior. Instruction proceeding on Precast Foundation, Brickwork, and Fire Safety Inspections. The business meeting was at lunch. Charlie Smith was thanked for arranging excellent training facilities and excellent (and economical) lunch.

Prior minutes were approved. Authorization was given the secretary and treasurer to renew the web site hosting for three more years. Treasurer Zurawski noted the July balance was $3,966.70. Melanie and John thanked the speakers for the training today, and John thanked Sam Ricotta for his presentation to 23 WSTBO members last month at Sunset Bay. We all thanked Melanie for excellent training programs.

WSTBO vice president Chuck LaBarbera mailed letters from John to all regional municipalities informing them of the benefits of WSTBO and asking that all code officials join and be active in our professional association. Chuck and Melanie will work on designs for WSTBO apparel.

Less than half of the jurisdictions in Chautauqua County submitted their annual reports for 2007. Some hope 54-g legislation may pass eventually, and only those who file will be eligible for reimbursement funds from the state for code enforcement. At the DOS Codes Division web site, annual reports are easy to fill out and submit.

Southern Tier West Regional Planning will host a November seminar in Mayville. John was asked for training ideas, and WSTBO suggested that he pass along the name of Jeffrey Mann in the NYS Attorney General’s office as he is an eloquent expert on the legal aspects of code enforcement. John will represent WSTBO at a luncheon meeting with the county assessors on September 16.

John informed us that Paul Bowers has left Gowanda and the village is seeking a full-time code enforcement official. Jim Pacanowski indicated that a vehicle repair shop that had troubled Perrysburg had moved to Gowanda and was an item of disagreement. Andy Hvisdak talked about the Gowanda, Cherry Creek, and Cattaraugus issues with code enforcement. Deb Babbit will be doing Cattaraugus enforcement at some future time on behalf of the state and the state will charge and collect fees, etc.

Standards for electrical inspections were discussed. We will check on local laws from municipalities that have good laws on this. Jim Pacanowski and John Garven participated in this discussion and we now have some good points to consider. This will be an on-going topic. John declined to discuss blue pools at this meeting but it is hoped that the press release prepared for the 2008 pool season will actually see publication for the 2009 pool season.

Carol Fuller introduced our new ISO regional person. We will all get to meet him as he visits to update code enforcement ratings for each jurisdiction. Our training today was by Carl Hogan, Keith Lashway, and Christopher Roth. A pdf of the fire inspection checklist from the Fire Code was provided to John from Chris, and this will be posted on the web site. Melanie said our upcoming training will be on certificates of occupancy and on building green without spending too much green.

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WSTBO meeting minutes, August 14, 2008, at Sunset Bay:

Attending: Paul Ryerse, Evans; Lon Robinson, NYBFU; J. Michael Braun, V Mayville; Bob Reed, NYS OCFS; John Monaco, V Fredonia; Sam Ricotta, DOS; Charlie Smith, V Lakewood; Richard L. Peebles, Jr., RA; James Crowell, T Sheridan; Warren Kelly, T Pomfret, C Chautauqua; Signe Rominger, T Portland, T Arkwright; Andy Hvisdak, DOS; James E. Pacanowski, V & T Westfield; Larry Barter, V Fredonia; Dennis Stornes, T Poland; Linda DeFries, T Hanover; Cort Wilkins, NYBFU; John Garvin, NYBFU; Al Zurawski, C Dunkirk; Chuck LaBarbera, T Evans, Randy Woodbury, T Ellicott.

Prior minutes and treasurer’s report were approved. The bank balance in July was $3,965.90.

We learned that New York City’s version of the ICC code passed, with enhancements. We learned about a federal court ruling that Amish must follow building codes. We discussed a picture of a blue pool that Jim Pacanowski brought in (will be posted here later), and the consensus was that there is no consensus, but it was suggested to have this pool analyzed by DOS Codes Division Technical Services.

We learned that Scott Copp, one of our honorary members, has been requested to be close to home turf and less active in ICC. We learned that 54-g monies stalled in the legislature. It was approved to send two delegates to the Sept. 3, 4, 5 NYSBOC meeting at Lake Placid (later the delegates were not able to free time up to go). John Monaco said he will speak with the Board of Assessors on September 16.

John’s letters to municipalities went out with Chuck’s help and with Charlie Smith making the labels. We discussed standards for electrical inspectors and will follow up with some proposals. County requirements to have tax-delinquent properties inspected was discussed by Signe. It was reported that Melanie has 6 credit-hours of training ready for September 11.

Jim Pacanowski reminded us that there are 17 to 20 hours of training available at the Fire Academy in October. It was suggested to post more on the website, such as a standard building permit application. Andy reported that he started a forum on the website regarding codes. Bob Reed reported on Day Care requirements. Charlie Smith reported that DA Foley should sign letters to each locality to be able to locally prosecute code violations in criminal court. Sam Ricotta gave a 1 credit-hour presentation on Part 1203 regulations and other important code issues.

Above: August training by Sam Ricotta, NYS DOS

Below: May training by Tim King, NYS DOS

WSTBO Minutes, May 21, 2008, in Fredonia

Attending: President John Monaco, Village of Fredonia; Terri LaRose, Fredonia; Jan Potter, CHRIC; Robert C. Ostolanv, CHRIC; Richard Rose, RA, Lakewood; Larry Barter, Fredonia; Randy Woodbury, Town of Ellicott; Jeff Messenger, French Creek; Greg Osman, Town of Sherman; Dennis Stornes, Town of Poland; Frank Fonti, Town of Ellignton and Village of Falconer; Melanie Eddy, Towns of Busti, Kiantone, Harmony, Ripley; David F. Crandall, Town of Chautauqua; James E. Pacanowski, Villages and Towns of Westfield and Perrysburg; John Garven, NYBFU; James Crowell, Town of Sheridan; Cork Wikins, NYBFU; Ronald Meeks, Town of Evans; Paul Ryert, Evans; Richard L. Peebles, Jr., RA, Fredonia; Len Ensalaco, Village of Cassadaga; Warren Kelly, Town of Pomfret; Linda DeFries, Town of Hanover; Lon Robinson, NYBFU; Brad Lawson, Town of North Harmony; Al Zurawski, City of Dunkirk; Charles Smith, Village of Lakewood; Signe Rominger, Towns of Portland and Arkwright; Bob Reed, NYSOCFS; 5 members of the manufactured homes industry were also present as were two instructors from NYS DOS including Tim King.

Previous minutes and treasury report were approved. Before paying NYSBOC dues of $675, the balance was $4,711.95. Larry Barter was given an ovation from the group for having WSTBO represented at the Rotary Home and Garden Show at the fairgrounds for three days, with Fredonia thanked for supplying handouts. 10 WSTBO members participated. Chuck Labarbera was thanked for donating door prizes including a smoke detector.

Press releases went into the Observer and Post Journal on Building Safety Week, on the training at this meeting, on the home show, and on the scheduled visit of Codes Division Director Ron Piester on May 29 with the county’s mayors and supervisors. John wrote a press release on pools and sent it to Al Gustafson for tweaking and submittal to the media. Brad Lawson spoke on new pool requirements for atmospheric vacuum relief systems that will add $500 to $1,000 to new pool installations if they use bottom drains for the filter system. This is in the new version of Appendix K.

President Monaco reported on Conewango Valley opting out of local code enforcement. John pointed out that the fees charged by the State for stepping in will be very high. Frank Fonti reported on his success in working with Amish builders in Ellington as he has helped them organize to comply with workers comp requirements and other items; Frank is working with Conewango and feels they will want to go back to local enforcement if good conditions can be established; Frank was thanked for helping on this delicate issue and was appointed ad-hoc liaison to help and report back for WSTBO. Jim Paconowski shared his progressive experiences with Amish workers as well. The Cherry Creek issue was mentioned, and the website will post items from the Post Journal for reference. It was pointed out that situations like Cherry Creek and what happened to ridicule the code enforcement officer in the Town of Dunkirk were detracting from the code enforcement image. Jim Pacanowski accepted to help with public relations and will work with John and Randy Woodbury on such. John reminded us that Ron Piester, Director of the DOS Codes Division, will appear with county town supervisors and village mayors on May 29. John, Randy, and Charlie Smith plan to be at the meeting as well. John asked Ron to address “the role of the code enforcement officer” and the process and requirements for building permits with the group. Tim P. sent John a pool fence article from Warren. Perhaps he can scan it so it can be posted on the website. John and Randy were approved to travel as delegates to the upcoming NYSBOC meeting near Albany. Melanie Eddy wrote a letter for John to send to all 30-some towns and villages and cities in and near Chautauqua County to encourage membership in WSTBO. John said he would get it out quickly and would send copies to many of the elected officials at each location. DOS website is reported to have lists of completed annual report filings and current certified enforcement officers. Melanie has training set up for future meetings, including Sam Ricotta for 2 hours at our June 12 meeting in Bemus Point. Frank Fonti and Len Ensalaco reminded the group that communication skills are extremely important and suggested we get a speaker on such. Ads on the website are being sold at $50 per year for members and $75 per year for non-members; the submittal for these will be Powerpoint slides (ppt files) sent to Randy to post and the money sent to Al who will report payment to Randy before he posts the ads; Melanie has several in the works, and Tim P. is getting one ready from Habiterra.

Randy moved for a second Honorary Member to WSTBO (Bill Pippine is the first) and Scott Copp of FLBOA was unanimously approved. Scott had been contacted ahead of time and was honored for the consideration; he was instrumental in getting WSTBO in effect as a satellite of NYSBOC. Everyone introduced themselves and we proceeded to 6 credit-hours of training on manufactured homes by Tim King of NYS DOS. We finished with tours through Owl Homes near Fredonia where we saw modular homes from $95,000 up and manufactured homes from $65,000 up. Tim provided a lot of handouts and reminded us to get manufacturer’s installation instructions for all such homes. Of course, zoning regulations on manufactured homes vary from town to town. Please call Tim King to mediate any issues you have with manufactured home sellers and make sure foundations are adequately designed (most of us require design professional designs specific to sites and require or encourage permanent concrete foundations).

- Randy J. Woodbury, WSTBO Secretary and Web Administrator

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WSTBO minutes, April 10, 2008

President Monaco announced that Codes Division Director Ron Piester will meet with Chautauqua County mayors and supervisors on May 29. Training on manufactured homes will be on Wednesday, May 21, in Fredonia. This is announced on the website.

John did a press release on Building Safety Week and Larry Barter arranged for WSTBO to be at the Rotary Home and Garden Show at the County Fairgrounds, Dunkirk, on May 9, 10, 11. Fredonia will supply handouts.

Andy from DOS said Connewango is opting out of code enforcement because of building codes issues with the Amish. There has been a lot of press on this and other issues that will be added to the website.

- Randy Woodbury, Secretary and Web Administrator

Additional notes and minutes are in-progress.

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WSTBO Minutes (DRAFT), January 17, 2008, DeJohn’s Fredonia

Attending (see website members area for full information for each person): D. Babbitt, A. Hvisdak, C. Bliss, S. Ricotta, D. Harris, J. Paddock, M. Eddy, B. Lawson, J. M. Braun, L. Barter, B. Reed, S. Mancuso, T. LaRose, J. Monaco, D. C. Kayner, G. Osman, W. M. Kelly, L. DeFries, L. Robinson, C. Smith, D. Stornes, A. Gustafson, C. LaBarbera, R. Milks, P. Ryerse, J. Pacanowski, F. Fonti, D. Allen, A. Zurawski, R. Woodbury

President Monaco opened the meeting at 12:08. Previous minutes were approved with a modification and are now published on the website. Treasurer Zurawski reported a balance of $2,422.77, and motion to make payment for each member for NYSBOC dues at $25 each was passed after noting this is up $10 from previous year.

In old business, President Monaco reported on his FOIL requests to the Town of Portland, and he received support for addition FOIL requests for building permit copies and local law copies. A meeting on this topic with DOS officials was scheduled for January 28. John will report at later meetings.

Melanie Eddy discussed the training scheduled for February 14, and fees were set at $35 for members and $45 for non-members, to include a bag lunch. Charlie Smith, Al, and Melanie will arrange details. Motion made and passed to cover hotel expenses for the DOS trainer.

Jim Pacanowski reported on propane tanks being used indoors. He will work with Larry Barter and Charlie Bliss to address sections of code on this. We were reminded that smoke detectors in existing homes must now meet the standard for new homes. Electrical permit policies were discussed, comparing jurisdictions; this will require follow-up information and reports aimed toward best policy and consistency.

Dottie Harris, ICC vice president and former assistant secretary of state, presented a tribute plaque to the association as a new chapter. Pictures were taken and a press release followed (and was picked up by the Observer and Post-Journal). Dottie lobbies the legislature for us and hopes that 54-g legislation will progress to adoption.

Sam Mancuso will work to represent the association at the garden show at Floral Hall. Motion to authorize John to buy ICC videos, etc., for small amounts was passed.

Sam Ricotta of the Department of State Codes Division gave a training session on annual reports we all had to do by January 30, and will need to complete annually. The report forms are pdf fillable and available to fill out and submit online at the DOS codes division website. It is expected that 54-g monies will be available based on these reports in future years. Sam discussed that we all have new training ID numbers and should have ID cards with such. Call Mark at DOS if you have card or ID questions, 518-474-6746.

Meeting adjourned. Next meeting will be during lunch at the February training. Minutes prepared by Randy Woodbury, association secretary and web administrator.
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                                            WSTBOA Minutes
                              December 13, 2007, at Bemus Point

Present: Randy Woodbury, Tim Piotrowski, Richard Rose, Al Zurawski, J. Michael Braun, James Pacanowski, Charlie Smith, Ronald Niult, James Storms, Donald Kayner, Chuck LaBarbera, Paul Ryerse, John Monaco, Terri LaRose, Larry Barter

The December meeting was called to order by President John Monaco.

A Motion to approve the November Minutes was passed.

Al Zurawski reported there was $1,893.32 in the checking account.

Don Kayner Made a motion seconded by Al Zurawski to reimburse Randy Woodbury for the start up costs for our web site. Carried.

Randy reported on the website. He is looking for names, Municipalities, phone numbers, and addresses of zoning and code officers. John thanked Randy and Tim for their work on the web site.

John reported there would be a six-hour training session on February 14, 2008 on the Energy Code and the Res-Check. This session will be at the Emergency Services offices in Mayville.

We held a brief discussion on the up coming Seminars put on by the Niagara Frontier and Finger Lakes Associations.

John reported the delegates to NYSBOC were unable to make the Binghamton meetings.

Some discussion ensued on how NYSBOC is acknowledging our Chapter. A motion was made by Randy Woodbury and seconded by Al Zurawski to send a letter to Nysboc expressing our concerns. Carried.

Next month Sam Ricotta will present a 2hr. class on the new reports required by the State. Dottie Harris and Ron Piester will be present to welcome us into the ICC at DeJohn’s restaurant in Fredonia.

Our guest speaker for the meeting was concerned about the weather and canceled.

A lengthy discussion was opened on Municipalities who do not allow CEOs to do their jobs. During this discussion John was asked to call Andy Hvisdak for an update on the situation in the Town of Portland. John was unable to reach him. John asked Terri LaRose to report on her conversations with Andy Hvisdak. Terri also reported on her discussions with the Portland Town Board.

Jim Pacanowski made a motion seconded by Chuck LaBarbera to have John request the permit for the addition being done by Tom Hawk with all information and a copy of their local law for the enforcement of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code. Carried.

Randy said he would contact attorney Jeff Manns of the Attorney General’s Office who gives seminars on code enforcement, and John will call Scott Kopp from NYSBOC on this problem.

Chuck LaBarbera reported on a problem he had encountered in the Town of Evans.

The Nominating Committee reported on the following slate of officers:

             President                                        John Monaco
            Vice President                                Chuck LaBarbera
            Secretary & Web Administrator        Randy Woodbury
            Treasurer                                        Al Zurawski
            Delegates to NYSBOC                    Randy Woodbury & John Monaco

John called for any other nominations three times.

A motion was made to close nominations and have the Secretary Cast one unanimous ballot for the slate of officers. Carried.

No further business the meeting was adjourned. - Minutes by Larry Barter

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WSTBOA Minutes
November 8, 2007, at Fredonia

Attending: Tim Piotrowski, Habiterra; Paul Ryerse, Town of Evans; Lon Robinson, NYBFU; Ronald Arolks, Town of Evans; Charles P. Bliss, NYSDOS; Mike Braun, Village of Mayville; Randy Woodbury (vice president), Town of Ellicott; Donald C. Kayner, Town of Ellery and Village of Bemus Point; Al Zurawski (treasurer), City of Dunkirk; Cort Wilkins, Town of New Albion and electrical inspector; Paul Bowers, Village of Gowanda; James Crowel, Town of Sheridan; Jeff Pavlak, Town of Chautauqua, John Monaco (president), Village of Fredonia.

Prior minutes were approved. Treasurer Zurawski reported a balance of $1,893.11.

President Monaco reported on several items: Scheduled appearance of Ron and Dottie in January, education programs being set up by Melanie Eddy for early 2008, meetings will start from now on at noon rather than 11:30 a.m., association elections will be in December, Village of Fredonia is being stricter with building permits on electrical work, and John urges equal firm enforcement throughout our region.

A website committee was formed for the association. Randy Woodbury and Tim Piotrowski will head this effort. (We progressed and now have www.wstbo.com.)

DOS PE Charlie Bliss reported on his website, www.charliebliss.com having WSTBO information and other code enforcement information. Charlie reminded all communities to have their local laws passed. Charlie said he and Andy would act in detail to solve issues in the Town of Portland relative to the state requirement for stamped plans.

– R. J. Woodbury, vice president and recorder for this meeting

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WSTBOA Minutes
October 11, 2007 at Bemus Point

Present: Lon Robinson, NYBFU; Larry Scalise, Jamestown; Bruce Anderson, Jamestown; Warren Kelly, Pomfret, CCDPF; Al Zurawski, Dunkirk; Richard Rose, LRK Design Group; Rebecca Anderson, NYSDEC; Randy Woodbury, Ellicott; Andy Hvisdak, DOS; Tim Piotrowski, Habiterra; Deb Babbitt, DOS; Don Christner, Resource Center; Mike Braun, Mayville; Cort Wilkins, NYBFU; Ron Milks, Evans; Paul Ryerse, Evans; Larry Barter, Fredonia; Kevin Cole, Southerntier Electrical Inspections

The meeting was called to order by Vice President Randy Woodbury at 12:00 hrs.

The minutes were approved on a motion by Mike Braun seconded by Tim Piotrowski.

Al Zurawski reported there was $1990.92 in the checking account.

Education committee: the seminar scheduled for next month was pushed back to next year. Randy said this should be okay since Ron Piester and Dottie Harris are coming next month.

Randy asked we get together and put the regulations on the installation of pools out early enough for next year. Al Zurawski reported he had a case in court on an inflatable ring pool. Dunkirk Judge makes defendant post bail for code violations.

Randy thanked everyone for coming.

Deb Babbitt asked about full time and part time Officials. And are there municipal agreements to share officers. There is grant monies available for shared code services.

A motion was made and seconded to add the names of those present to the minutes. Carried.

Randy would like us to get a web site to help Charlie’s efforts.

Discussed part time officers and problems with their boards. It was suggested an attorney talk about the legal issues.

Al Zurawski said all modular buildings including commercial need Albany approval.

Kevin Cole brought up the requirement for a twist receptacle for pool pump is not in the new Residential code. Andy said he would look into this.

The next meeting will be at DeJohn’s Restaurant in Fredonia on November 8, 2007.

The meeting was turned over to Becky Anderson for a discussion on flood management.

Adjourned 13:35. -- minutes by Secretary Barter

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Western Southern Tier Building Officials
meeting at Sunset Bay, August 9, 2007

Attending: John Monaco, Fredonia (president); Mike Braun, Mayville; Charles Bliss, DOS; Linda DeFrees, Hanover; Al Zurawski, C/Dunkirk (treasurer); Warren Kelly, Pomfret; Randy Woodbury, Ellicott (vice president); Paul Bowers, Gowanda; Paul Ryerse, Chuck LaBarbera, Dennis Allen, Ron Molles, Evans; Cort Wilkins, Electrical Inspector and New Albion CEO; Bob Reed, NYS OCFS; Dennis Stornes, Poland; Sam Ricotta, DOS; Andy, DOS; Lon, NYBFU.

Motion passed to approve previous minutes with correction of a typo.

Discussion began about 54-g monies perhaps being available soon. Letters to legislators was recommended to help revive the reimbursement program for code enforcement.

Discussion about blow-up pools, with Charles Bliss reminding of the DOS web page about pools and pool safety. Officers compared procedures on permit fees each year.

$2,463.34 reported by Treasurer Zurawski. Approval passed to send two delegates ( Monaco and Woodbury) to NYSBOC Annual Conference. It was reported that NYSBOC sent a position paper to the governor about fire suppression licensing. $100 was approved to thank Scott Copp in a standard ad at the NYSBOC conference.

It was reported that Melanie Eddy is working on additional training such as Res Check and required paperwork tentatively scheduled for November 8, 2007.

President Monaco passed around some of the documents he uses to enforce pool regulations and again stressed uniform enforcement to make the blue inflatable pools compliant as to barriers and alarms, or to have them removed.

Motion approved to have President Monaco endorse the minimum size lot, with the County Health Sanitary Code, to be 40,000 SF up from 20,000, as is now proposed.

New code books should arrive soon, and the electronic form of the code is being worked on for both web viewing and for purchase like the former AutoBook.

Al Z. and Sam R. discussed setback requirements and waivers for 1-family dwellings.

Meeting was adjourned.

-- minutes by VP Woodbury

P.S. Woodbury suggests that our organization have a web site and web master dedicated to our organization alone. We should post public notices and sample forms, etc.

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