Meeting Minutes - November 5, 2008



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MINUTES OF November 5, 2008 

CALL TO ORDER

President Dennis Corbett called November 5, 2008 meeting of the Napa/Solano Chapter of ICC to order.  The meeting was held at the Paradise Valley Golf Club in Fairfield .  There were 35 in attendance.  

ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS

President Dennis Corbett-present; Vice President Darrell Mayes-present;
Secretary Dan Kavarian-present; Treasurer Gene Ashdown-present

INTRODUCTIONS: Self-introductions were made by attendees  

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:

Motion made to approve minutes as submitted.  Seconded and Approved  

SPEAKER OF THE EVENING:

 Mike Wight, Simpson, gave a presentation on deck construction using Simpson’s new “Deck Framing Connection Guide”.  Mike talked about the deck failures due to the improper use of connectors or the lack thereof, critical deck connections, and the selection of the correct connector or fasteners.  He also talked about the 5 steps for a safer deck:

  1. Check out the deck for stability and for correct installation.
  2. Was it designed to carry the load; gravity, lateral, and uplift.
  3. Does it create a load path from the deck to the footing?
  4. Have they used the correct corrosion proof connectors?
  5. Maintenance per section 1604 of the CBC.

Mike talked about the proper use of connectors in deck construction from joist to ledgers, joist to girders, and girders to post and to the footings.  He talked about the use of carriage bolts and how they do not meet the structural requirements of the code.  Mike also said when selecting hardware and fasteners for deck construction it is important to use connectors with the level of corrosion resistance appropriate to the application. As an inspector we should try to verify that the coatings used on the hardware and fasteners are compatible with the pressure treated material used.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Dennis announced that he has moved on to Pleasanton , as the Senior Plans Examiner, so there is an opening American Canyon for a Building Official.  Fred Cullum is acting Building Official until a replacement is found.

CORRESPONDENCE

None

 COMMITTEE REPORTS

 None

Budget report was given, and approved.  Gene handed out a summary of income and expenses for the year.  There was no comment from the audience.

Tom said that SB1608 has been signed by the Governor and will take effect on January 1, 2009 for Architects and July 1, 2010 for Building Departments to provide at least one building inspector who is a Certified Access Specialist.  Tom also talked about SB 1473, The Green Building Standards, requires local entities to collect a fee from applicants for building permits for deposit in a fund to update building standards to reduce environmental consequences.  Requires building departments make quarterly payments into the fund and that the funds be available to the commission for efforts associated with the green building standards.  Fees take effect January 1st with the first deposit due in March.

 The Energy Committee is working along with the Energy Commission on a simplified checklist for plan checkers and inspectors and at present time the committee is reviewing a developed draft for the 2005 standards which once approved should be easily adaptable to the 2008 standards, which will take effect August 2009.  Tom hopes by the ABM they can give a short presentation and have some hands to give. Tom said that the 2009 ABM would be February 2-6 in Monterey .

None

Dan Kavarian said they are still working on the next set of details.

OLD BUSINESS

Elections were held and the following is the new Executive Board for 2009: Dennis Corbett, Past President: Darrell Mayes, President; Dan Kavarian, Vice President; Gary West, Secretary and Gene Ashdown, Treasurer.


NEW BUSINESS

Dennis brought up the cost of our dinner meetings and how the chapter participates in the code process.  He said that the board had met and has analyzed the impact of increasing costs from Paradise Valley , the significant cost to the Chapter from those who have RSVP but then do not attend the meeting, and a desire to try to balance the meeting cost with revenue from dues. Consideration was given to keep the price of membership and meetings affordable to all our members, as well as the budget constraints we are all currently dealing with. Dennis brought four proposals to the membership for consideration. After a thoughtful and lengthy discussion, the membership approved the following three changes:  

1. The dinner cost for members will be increased from $10.00 to $15.00.

2. The cost of membership dues with a pre-payment of dinners will increase from $110.00 to $150.00.

3. If a member, or their substitute from the same organization, does not attend a meeting after sending in their RSVP, they or their organization will be sent a bill to recover the $15.00 per person dinner cost to the Chapter. (This provision will not apply to those who have pre-paid for dinner).  

The $40.00 cost of membership will remain unchanged. All future support of code hearings,

ABM’s or other Chapter sponsored activities will be determined by the current Chapter reserves,

revenue generated from educational offerings, and will be approved only if the membership determines it will not adversely impact the Chapter’s financial standing at that time.  

Dennis said in the upcoming year, the Board will ask the Chapter for a review of our mission and goals, and develop both a short and long term plan for our future. We want to encourage all our Building Officials to support and develop their staff in Chapter committees and activities, such as education and code development. They are the lifeblood of our Chapter, and their participation is what distinguishes us from most other Chapters.  

Tom Garcia talked about possibly sponsoring the 2011 ABM at the Silverado Resort in Napa .  Tom said he would like to get an exploratory group together to check into this idea.  He also talked about checking with Redwood Empire Chapter for possible co-sponsoring.  After some discussion Dan Kasperson made a motion to form an exploratory committee to investigate the possibility of co-sponsoring the 2011 CALBO ABM at Silverado Resort and report back to the membership. The motion was seconded and approved. If you would be interested in participating in this group please contact Tom.  

INSPECTORS TIME

 None

INDUSTRY REPRESENTATIVES

 None


ADJOURNMENT

There was a motion to adjourn and President Corbett adjourned the meeting.  The next meeting will be January 8, 2009 at Paradise Valley Golf Club. 

Respectfully submitted,

Dan Kavarian


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