Meeting Minutes 

Manheim Township Municipal Building

Monday February 12, 2007

Attendees:                                           

 Roll Call:         Don Forry, Chair
                           Lynn M. Stauffer, Secretary
                          Jeff Helm, Treasurer
                           Ron Kistler, absent

                           Pete Kingsley, W. Lampeter            David Kulina, Engle Arch.

                           Skip Cross, PCI                                Lee Young, E. Lampeter

                           Jim Forster, Columbia                     J. Kenneth Dranchek, ABI

                           Andy Nelson, Commonwealth        Bill Burke, City of Lancaster

                           Paul Rampulla, ABI                          Nancy Harris, Ephrata Boro

                           Tom Pierce, ABI                               Donna Czeiner, Manheim

                           Randy Maurer, ABI                           Bob Buddenbohn, PABCO

                           Doug Meshaw, PBA                         Tom Zorbaugh, Warwick

                           Bill Hart, PEC                                 

                          George Syder, City of Lancaster

                           Bob Snyder, City of Lancaster

                           Jim Harkness, Harkness Fry Arch.

                           Walt Siderio, City of Lancaster

                           Craig Underwood, W. Lampeter

                           Ed Helderman, Superior Walls

                           Jim Landeck, City of Lancaster

                           Andrew Bowman, Manheim Twp.

                           Peter Ahrens, Manheim Twp.

Call to Order: Don Forry, Chair, welcomed all and began the meeting at 2:05 p.m.   

Roll Call: Lynn Stauffer called the roll.  It was noted that Ron Kistler, VC was excused.

Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes: The minutes of the November 15, 2006 meeting were distributed for review.  Walt Siderio made a motion, seconded by Bill Burke to approve the minutes as submitted. 

Treasurer’s Report: Jeff Helm presented the treasurers report.  He noted that there are 9 new members since the last meeting.  That brings LanCode members up to 75 members in 2006.  Jeff mentioned that 2007 membership dues should be mailed in as soon as possible.  He also noted that there were approximately 50 registrants for the 2006 IBC Course offered in January.  On a motion by Andy Nelson, seconded by Skip Cross the treasurer's report was approved.

Old Business:

UCC - Don Forry reminded members that "grandfathering" for residential inspectors expires on April 9, 2007.  He further stated that Residential Energy and Accessibility enforcement appears to be inconsistent throughout PA. 

New  Business: 

PABCO Agreement - After a general discussion on negotiations with Bob Buddenbohn and the proposed three-year agreement with PABCO, Walt Siderio made a motion, seconded by Skip Cross to approve a fee of $40.00/member for the next three years.  Motion carried unanimously.

LanCode has one seat on the PABCO Board of Directors previously filled by Don Forry.  Meetings are held quarterly in Carlisle from 10 am - 4 pm.  On a motion by Skip Cross, seconded by Bill Burke, Andy Nelson was appointed as LanCode's representative to the Board of Directors.

Election of Officers for 2007

President Forry announced that he wishes to step down from the Chair position due to medical reasons.  He did note that he would be available to continue to work in other areas of need.  Walt Siderio nominated Jeff Helm for Chair.  He declined.  On a motion by Andy Nelson, seconded by Craig Underwood, Skip Cross was nominated to the office of Chair.  All members voted, motion carried.

On a motion by Don Forry, seconded by Tom Zorbaugh, Craig Underwood was nominated to the office of Vice Chair.  All members voted, motion carried.

On a motion by Andy Nelson, seconded by Skip Cross, Lynn M. Stauffer was nominated to the office of Secretary.  All members voted, motion carried.

On a motion by Skip Cross, seconded by Lynn M. Stauffer, Pete Kingsley was nominated to the office of Treasurer.  All members voted, motion carried.

 EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES - A general discussion was held on scheduling meetings and training.  LanCode is entitled to two free ICC training sessions. Also, one free PCCA training session is available. It was decided that Accessibility and Means of Egress or Energy courses will be offered.

Walt Siderio announced that Lancaster City is hosting a Property Maintenance Seminar on February 23, 2007 (6 CEC).  Lynn Stauffer announced that the Lancaster Township Zoning Officers Association is hosting a "Communication for Code Administration" session at Maple Grove on March 13, 2007 (6 CEC).

2006 IRC Code Books - Members were informed that Manheim Township sells the 2006 IRC for $55.00.

Guest Speaker - Robert Buddenbohn, Executive Director of PABCO spoke on UCC changes and Act 157. 

ADJOURNMENT:  The business meeting was adjourned at 3:25 PM.

 Respectfully submitted, Lynn M. Stauffer, Secretary