MINUTES OF REGULARY SCHEDULED PUBLIC MEETING
This regular meeting of the Alternative Fuels Technicians Examiners Committee scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. on the 4th day of November, 2014 was convened in accordance with the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act [25 O.S., 301 et seq.]. Further, an advance public notice that was sent to the Secretary of State’s Office of Administrative Rules, prior to this time today, specifying the time and place of the meeting here convened, preceded this meeting. Notice of this meeting was given at least twenty-four (24) hours prior hereto and no one filed a written request of notice of meetings of this public body to date.
PUBLIC BODY: Alternative Fuels Technicians Examiners Committee
DATE: November 4, 2014
ADDRESS: Oklahoma Department of Labor (ODOL)
3017 N Stiles
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
CONTACT PERSON: Ruth Neville Telephone (405) 521-6594
Agenda Item 1:
The start time of the meeting was delayed due to rain and road conditions, which delayed a committee member. The meeting was called to order at 9:38 a.m. by Jeff Twiehaus, Chairman.
Agenda Item 2:
Roll Call
Committee members present: Jeff Twiehaus, Craiton Cooper, John Cook, and Roger Luke.
Members Absent: Frank Stapp, and Charles Lawson. A quorum was present.
Agenda Item 3:
Statement of Compliance with the Open Meeting Act
The Statement of Compliance with the Open Meeting Act was read by Ruth Neville.
Agenda Item 4:
Approval of minutes for September 2, 2014 Alternative Fuels Technicians Examiners Committee Meeting
John Cook made a motion to approve the minutes from September 2, 2014 meeting. The motion was 2nd by Roger Luke. The motion passed with unanimous consent.
Roll Call:
Aye: Jeff Twiehaus, Craiton Cooper, John Cook, Roger Luke, Ruth Neville
Agenda Item 5:
Review and Action to Approve Alternative Fuels Application for Fury Zaidi, President of Natural Gas Vehicle, Texas, Inc.
Application and work experience was reviewed to determine if Mr. Zaidi could be exempt from the equipment training and/or the equipment technician exam. Roger Luke made a motion to approve Mr. Zaidi to take the exam without training. The motion was 2nd by John Cook. The motion passed with unanimous consent.
Roll Call:
Aye: Jeff Twiehaus, Craiton Cooper, John Cook, Roger Luke
Agenda Item 6:
Update provided to Committee members on Special Meeting held October 9, 2014
Jim Buck, Director Safety Standards and Licensing, provided an update on the October 9, 2014 Special Meeting, This meeting was held at Francis Tuttle Portland Campus, and was for the purpose of continuing discussion as it pertains to amending current rules for technicians and development of rules as it pertains to fill stations. Mr. Buck discussed only the technician amendments due to that on November 6, 2014, a special meeting is scheduled to continue the discussion on fill stations. Proposed changes to amend statues will be submitted to the legislature by March. Approved January 2015 changes will take effect in September of 2015.
Agenda Item 7:
Discussion of proposed amendments to the Alternative Fuels Regulations, OAC 380:80
Jim Buck directed the committee to copies of the sub-chapters and statutes with proposed amendments. Mr. Buck focused on the technician side in relation to the proposed changes that resulted from the September 5, 2014 Special Meeting. Mr. Buck noted that any item with a line stricken through it would be deleted; any underlined item will be added.
Mr. Buck said this is a living, organic document, and as we go through it, there will be more changes as the language is tweaked. Mr. Buck read through and explained changes, item by item, as well as answered questions from the floor. He said the scope of Level I and Level II technicians is important, as well as the breakdown of those levels. This is language we developed to start the discussion. We can add or take away from it before it is submitted for approval. Discussion continued from the floor.
When Mr. Buck was finished with the Regulations, he addressed everyone’s attention to the State Act, House Bill 3297. Changes have been made to House Bill 3297 so the Act and the Rules are aligned. He reviewed changes in the Act item by item. Mr. Buck and Daniel Mares, Assistant Legal Counsel, will continue to work on the wording. When the draft is ready, it will be available for public comment before being submitted to the Legislature.
Agenda Item 8:
Review and Action to Approve/Amend Committee Meeting dates for 2015 and identify location of meetings.
John Cook made a motion to approve the 2015 meeting dates and location. Roger Luke seconded the motion. The motion passed with unanimous consent.
Roll Call:
Aye: Jeff Twiehaus, Craiton Cooper, John Cook, Roger Luke
All meetings are to be held at:
Oklahoma Department of Labor
South Conference Room
3017 N. Stiles, Suite 100
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
All meetings will start at 9:00 a.m.
a. January 6, 2015
b. March 3, 2015
c. May 5, 2015
d. July 7, 2015
e. September 1, 2015
f. November 3, 2015
Agenda Item 9:
Next regular meeting scheduled for January 6, 2015
Agenda Item 10:
Adjournment
Craiton Cooper made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Jeff Twiehaus seconded the motion. The motion passed with unanimous consent. Meeting adjourned at 10:50 a.m.
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