Board of Plumbing and HVACR Examiners
Meeting Minutes – February 12, 2008
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DIVISION OF PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES:BOARD OF PLUMBING AND HVACR EXAMINERS
MEETING DATE AND TIME:Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 8:30a.m.
PLACE:861 Silver Lake Boulevard, Dover, Delaware
Conference Room A, second floor of the CannonBuilding
MINUTES APPROVED:March 11, 2008
MEMBERS PRESENT
Bruce Collins, Professional Member
Carol Guilbert, Public Member, Secretary
Frank Beebe, Professional Member
Joseph Downs, Professional Member
William Walker, Public Member
Marvin Sharp, Professional Member
Dean Sherman, Professional Member
MEMBERS ABSENT
Robert Briccotto, Jr., Professional Member, President
Shirley Good, Public Member
DIVISION STAFF/DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL
Chris Spizzirri, Deputy Attorney General
Judy Letterman, Administrative Specialist III
Vera Sikes Court Reporter
OTHERS PRESENT
Chuck Mueller
David Marini
Anthony Taylor
William Mutt
Charles Robbins
Wayne Reed
CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Collinscalled the meeting to order at 8:45 a.m.
REVIEW OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Ms. Guilbert seconded by Mr. Beebe to approve the January 8, meeting minutes as presented. The motion did not carry.
A motion was made by Mr. Sharp, seconded by Ms. Guilbert to approve the January 8 meeting minutes as amended. The motion was unanimously carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Proposed to Deny Hearings
Proposed to Deny Hearing – Anthony Taylor
Mr. Spizzirri stated that the Board’s hearing was based on the crime provision however the Grandfathered applicants do not fall under this provision and the application can not be denied therefore the hearing was cancelled.
A motion was made by Mr. Downs, seconded by Mr. Sherman to approve the Master HVACR application of Mr. Taylor. The motion was unanimously carried.
Proposed to Deny Hearing – Robert Sellers
Mr. Spizzirri stated that the Board’s proposal to deny was based on the crime provision however the Grandfathered applicants do not fall under this provision and the application can not be denied therefore the hearing was cancelled
A motion was made by Mr. Downs, seconded by Mr. Walker to approve the Master HVACR application of Robert Sellers. The motion was unanimously carried.
Proposed to Deny Hearing – David Marini
Mr. Spizzirri stated that the Board’s hearing was based on failure to demonstrate five years of HVACR experience obtained in Delaware. Mr. Marini submitted additional documentation. The Board reviewed and accepted the additional documentation and the hearing was cancelled.
A motion was made by Mr. Downs, seconded by Ms. Guilbert to approve the Master Restricted-Heating application of David Marini. The motion was unanimously carried.
Re-Review of Denied Applications
A motion was made by Mr. Walker, seconded by Mr. Sherman to approve the plumbing application of Mark Flynn. The motion was unanimously carried.
A motion was made by Mr. Downs, seconded by Mr. Walker to approve the applications of Bryan Mayes and Kevin Coleman. The motion was unanimously carried.
A motion was made by Mr.Sherman, seconded by Mr. Downs to approve the application of Charles Steiner. The motion was unanimously carried.
Review of November 2007 Examination Results
The Board reviewed the examination results which showed that out of seventeen exam candidates, two passed the examination.
Propose to Deny Application
A motion was made by Mr. Downs seconded by Mr. Walker, to deny the applications of Robert Zellhart, since he did not provided proof of 5 years of experience working in Delaware as requested by the Board. The motion was unanimously carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Review of Reciprocity Applications
A motion was made by Mr. Sharp, seconded by Mr. Downs, to table the applicationDavid McClosky pending receipt of proof of experience. The motion was unanimously carried.
A motion was made by Ms. Guilbert seconded by Mr. Downs to approve the application of Paul Miller. The motion was unanimously carried.
A motion was made by Mr. Sherman seconded by Mr. Sharp to approve the application of Michael Oates. The motion was unanimously carried.
Discussion of Plumbing Permits
Chuck Davidson, Department of Public Health (DPH) asked the Board for their input concerning plumbing installations in regards to manufactured homes in Delaware. He informed the Board that a manufactured housing facility has requested that a 3rd party inspection agency inspect the homes that they manufacture. DPH has concerns on adequate oversite of proper installation and concerns on the qualifications of the inspectors.
Mr. Collins expressed his concerns of the qualifications of the 3rd party and what code they usefor inspections.Mr.Sherman stated that Title 16 of Del.C describes the qualifications of a plumbing inspector which states they are required to have a Delaware master plumbing license. Ms Guilbert also stated that there was a conflict of interest by using a 3rd party.
Mr. Davidson also informed the board of some of the issues with the new permit requirement; the largest not being able to use a credit card to pay for a permit.
Ms. Letterman informed him that the Division has a process in place that allows the licensees to renew online with a credit or debit card and he should contact James Collins, Division Director, for more information.
Review of Examination Applications
A motion was made by Mr. Downs seconded by Mr. Walker to approve application of Michael Law and Edward Durynski.The motion was unanimously carried.
A motion was made by Mr. Downs seconded by Mr. Walker to approve the applications of Joseph Mildon, and Peter Berntsemn. The motion was unanimously carried.
A motion was made by Mr. Walker seconded by Mr. Sherman to approve the application of Robert Hall. The motion was unanimously carried.
Review of Grandfathered Applications
A motion was made by Ms. Guilbert seconded by Mr. Downs to approve the applications of James Malin. The motion was unanimously carried.
OTHER BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD (for discussion only)
Mr. Beebe stated that it would be helpful if the board had a list of the reciprocal states when they review the applications since it would make the review process quicker. Ms. Lettermanwill provide the information to the board prior to the next meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Mueller asked the board the status of the change to the CFC requirement. Mr. Spizzirri stated that the bill has passed the Senate and is in the House Committee which will be back in session in March. Mr. Collins recommended that he submit his specific concerns to the Board in writing.
Mr. Marini asked on the status of the HVACR testing and reference materials. Mr. Collins informed him that the Board has sent the information and is waiting for a reply from the testing company. Ms. Letterman also informed him that each applicant will received a candidate information bulletin which list the different reference guides for the application to use as a review.
NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 11, 2008at 8:30 a.m. in Conference Room A, second floor of the CannonBuilding, 861 Silver Lake Boulevard, Dover, Delaware.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Mr. Downs, seconded by Ms. Guibert to adjourn. The motion was unanimously carried. The meeting adjourned at 10:05a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Judy Letterman
Administrative Specialist III