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Spring 2024 Meeting and Training Details

The Spring, 2024 meeting will be held March 21-23 at the Radisson Blu in downtown Fargo.  The schedule will be as follows.  You can download more information and the registration form below.  Don’t forget to renew your dues for 2024 to take advantage of your membership discount.  Download the handouts here.

March 21:
1:00 PM – Executive Board Meeting
3:00 PM – General Membership Meeting

March 22:
2021 IRC Essentials

March 23:
2021 IBC Essentials

NDBOA 2024 Spring Details

NDBOA 2024 Spring Registration Form

July 6, 2023 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes

Meeting called to order by Todd Johnson, President @ 12:05 PM.

Roll Call: Luke Olson (Past President); Todd Johnson (President); Tom Blackmore, (Vice President); Dustin Willey (Secretary/Treasurer); Nate Cole (NE Rep); Luke Tillema (NW Rep)

Absent: Brady Blaskowski (SW Rep); Tom Franklin (NE Rep); Mark Housh (SE Rep)

Minutes from March 15th,2023 in Bismarck ND were reviewed. Motion by Todd Johnson seconded by Luke Olson. Motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report: Report was read by Dustin Willey. Copies were circulated to board members. Motion by Tom Blackmore and second by Todd Johnson. Motion carried.

Membership Report: Dustin Willey said there were 62 current NDBOA members. It was mentioned we should try and find a statewide mailing for the AIA to get our classes out there.

Education Committee Report: It was mentioned that we would have a plan review of fire alarm systems and mechanical classes in September in Minot.

Legislative Committee Report: Brady Blaskowski was absent.

History Committee Report: Nothing to Report

Old Business:

A. Mechanical Licensing – There will be some new language made for the mechanical committee to be added to the bylaws.

B. Luke Olson mentioned the website and talked about its traffic.

C.  New Business:
1. It was mentioned again that we will be having a Mechanical & Plan Review of Sprinklers in September in Minot.

2. Luke Olson mentioned the spring 2024 classes will be held in Fargo at the Raddison Blue Hotel in late March.

3. No one applied for the four ABM scholarships, so none were granted.

4. Todd Johnson made a motion to send Luke Olson to the ABM in Dustin’s place since he can’t go, Bill Yates 2nd the motion, motion carried.

5. Dustin Willey made a motion to add another $400 to the get more promotional items for the fall training coming up in September. Tom Blackmore amended the motion to $500, 2nd by Luke Olson, Motion carried.

6.  There was one application for the NDBOA scholarships. Todd Johnson made a motion to offer a $1000 scholarship to Joshua Beyer for 2023 and also a $1000 scholarship to Joshua Beyer for 2024.Tom Blackmore 2nd the motion, motion carried.

7. Summer Executive Meeting. The meeting will be held in Devils Lake in July at Woodland Resort.

8. Luke Olson will have appreciation plaques made for the executive members for the September meetings.

Correspondence and Announcements: No Report

Adjournment: Motion to adjourn by Luke Tillema, Second Luke Olson. Motion carried.

Dustin Willey
Secretary/Treasurer

March 15, 2023 General Membership Meeting

I. Meeting called to order by Todd Johnson, President @ 3:00 p.m.

II. Roll Call: Luke Olson, Past President; Todd Johnson, President; Tom Blackmore, Vice President; Dustin Willey, Secretary/Treasurer; Mark Housh (SE Rep); Brady Blaskowski (SW Rep); Nate Cole (NE Rep); Luke Tillama (NW Rep)
Absent: Bill Yates (At Large)

III. Minutes from September 28th, 2022, General meeting in Fargo were reviewed. Motion to approve by Shawn Ouradnik. seconded by Mel Zent Motion carried.

IV. Reports
a. Treasurer’s Report: Report was read by Dustin Willey. Copies were circulated to board members. Motion to approve by Luke Olson and second by Shawn Ouradnik. Motion carried.

b. Membership Report: Membership numbers are at 60.

c. Committee Reports

I. Education Committee Report: Tom Blackmore gave a rundown of the classes to be presented March 16-17th.

II. Legislative: Brady Blaskowski gave an update on a few of the measures in the legislature. Measures 2253, 2256, 2303 and 1174.

III. Historical: There will be one plaque presented to Jon Benz who will retire before the next meeting in September.

d. State Representative: Bruce Hagen was absent.

V. Old Business:
a. The topics to be presented this week were brought up again.

VI. New Business:
A. Fall 2023 meeting: Minot ND, topics mentioned were Mechanical and Fire Alarm Plans Review. Meetings to be possibly held at the Sleep Inn

B. Spring 2024 meeting: Fargo ND, looking for topics.

C. NDBOA bylaws update. Dustin Willey mentioned the bylaws need to be updated to read that the membership fees are now $50. Also the mechanical committee should be added to the by-laws and have a 2-year term for members. Brady Blaskowski made a motion to approve this and Mel Zent second. Motion carries.

D. NDBOA Promotional Items. It was decided to go with backpacks and the leftover money will be used for NDBOA koozies.

E. Website: Luke Olson mentioned there has been a lot of traffic on the website.

F. High School Scholarships: There will be two $1000 scholarships available for 2023/2024.

G. ABM. Jon Benz made a motion to allow 4 scholarships for the 2023 ABM Conference. Luke Olson seconded the motion. Motion carried.

H. Correspondence and Announcements: Directions to the hospitality room were given.

I. Adjournment: Motion to adjourn by Tom Blackmore and seconded by Luke Olson. Meeting adjourned.

Spring 2022 Seminar Information

NDBOA’s Spring Meetings and Education Seminar will be held March 23-25, 2022, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Grand Forks.   A block of rooms has been set aside.  Lunch will be provided on Thursday and Friday.

Wednesday, March 23
Executive Board Meeting – 1:00 PM
General Business Meeting – 3:00 PM

Thursday, March 24
2021 IFC and IBC Fire Protection Systems

Friday, March 25
2021 Fire & Smoke Protection Features and 2021 Means of Egress

Registration Form
Seminar Details

 

Fall, 2019 Meeting and Seminar Details

The NDBOA Fall, 2019 business meetings and seminars will be held at the Roughrider Center in Watford City, ND, from September 11th through the 13th.  A block of rooms has been reserved at the Little Missouri Inn and Suites.  The schedule is as follows.  Download the full details for class information and your registration form today!

Wednesday, September 11th

  • 2:00 pm – Executive Board Meeting
  • 3:00 pm – General Business Meeting

Thursday, September 12th

  • 2018 IBC Care Facilities Provisions

Friday, September 13th (two half-day classes)

  • 2018 IBC Use of Fire Sprinkler and Alarm Systems
  • 2018 IBC Mixed Occupancies

Fall, 2016 Meeting and Seminar Details

The Fall, 2016 NDBOA meetings will be held September 14-16th at the Ramada Inn in Grand Forks. The schedule will be as follows:

Wednesday September 14th, 2016
1:00 p.m. – Executive Board Meeting
3:00 p.m. – General Business Meeting

Thursday September 15th, 2016
2015 IMC Design, Installation, and Inspection Principles

Friday September 16th, 2016
2015 IFGC Design, Installation, and Inspection Principles

You can find details and the registration form below:
Fall 2016 Seminar Info
Fall 2016 Seminar Registration

Fall, 2015 Meeting and Seminar Details

The fall, 2015 NDBOA meetings will be held September 16th-18th at the Rough Riders Hotel in Medora, ND. The schedule will be as follows:

Wednesday September 16th, 2015
1:00 p.m. – Executive Board Meeting
3:00 p.m. – General Business Meeting
Thursday and Friday September 17th & 18th, 2015
IRC Performing Residential Building Inspections (2day seminar)

You can find more details and the registration form below.
Fall 2015 Seminar Details
Fall, 2015 Registration Form

March 18, 2015 Exective Board Meeting Minutes

Meeting Called to order by Todd Johnson

Roll Call: Christine Rose, President; Todd Johnson’ Past President; Steve Johnson, Vice President; Shawn Ouradnik, Secretary/Treasurer; Ron Fettig, (NW rep.); Doug Lalim, (SW Rep.); Gary Klundt, (SE Rep.); Darrel Zaback (At-Large); Scott Boura (NE Rep)

Absent: None

Minuets from September 10th in Fargo were distributed. Todd Johnson made a motion to accept minuets Steve Johnson 2nd. Approved.

Treasurer’s Report:
Read by Shawn Ouradnik. Steve Johnson made a motion to approve the treasurer’s report., Christine Rose 2nd. Approved

Education Committee Report:
A: Steve Johnson reported on Bismarck conference. Bismarck was a two day seminar on 2012 Performing Nonstructural Plan Reviews Presented by Michael Giachetti.

B: Michael Giachetti will be replacing Doug Thornburg as instructor in Bismarck.

C: Christine Rose would like to see if we can get a discount for teacher change. Todd Johnson made a motion for Christine Rose to pursue ICC for a discount Scott Boura 2nd, motion approved.

Legislative Committee:
Ray Ziegler reported a quiet session.

Historical Committee Report:
No Report. Discussion was had about the three honorary memberships extended to Jim Weight, Rich Barta, and Darrel Linnertz. Jerome Miller will be leaving the city of Fargo for retirement; Gary Klundt made a motion to nominate Bruce Taralson to replace Jerome Miller, Todd Johnson second, motion approved.

Mechanical Committee Report:
Darrell Zaback reported on meeting held on March 18th at ten o’clock in Comfort Suites meeting room. The group went over how to communicate between offices and how to administer the test. Most issues resolved. The need to have a permanent committee in place was discussed and permanent committee will consist of current committee. The test will be changed every code cycle and 3 tests for Journey Man status and 3 tests for Master status will be maintained. Administrative issues were tabled and will be resolved at a later meeting. Ray Ziegler did not get the last correspondence for the 10 o’clock meeting; this issue will be resolved for future meetings. The next meeting may be held in April in Jamestown.

Region III Rep:
Rick Hauffe ICC rep. had no report.

State of ND Rep:
Bruce Hagen reported on third party inspections with 2 states talking about joining the third party inspection group. Miss labeling issues for mobile homes were discussed. Suggestion was made for NDBOA to put forth a proposal to impose a penalty for mobile home infractions. Code adoption was discussed and Bruce went over the process of code adoption with a time line.

Amendments can be submitted until the public hearing in July. The state then holds and adoption meeting in September, with an adoption date of January 1 2017. The group discussed having 2015 ICC changes class in spring of 2016. Jamestown region has decided to pursue a regional building inspector position. Bruce Hagen informed then that the NDBOA may be able to help and to contact us if needed.

Old Business:
A: Steve Johnson reported on Bismarck conference. Bismarck was a two day seminar on 2012 Performing Nonstructural Plan Reviews Presented by Michael Giachetti. Michael Giachetti will be replacing Doug Thornburg as instructor in Bismarck.

B: Fall training to be held in Medora; suggestions for the training were IRC preforming residential inspections, and town house inspections courses. Steve Johnson will look into classes and schedule.

C: Shawn Ouradnik reported on the current mailing list and seminar numbers. On the mailing list we have 408 people, 124 paid and in good standing, 55 attending the conference in Bismarck. The group will look into the returned invitations from the post office and see if the group ion the general meeting can give information on individuals that were supposed to receive them and update the mailing list.

D: Todd Johnson handed out the NDBOA job description to the group.

New Business:
A: Steve Johnson may not move to President Position due to retirement.

B: The website needs to be updated. Shawn Ouradnik will get draft of minuets to Christine Rose as soon as possible.

C: Dues for Region III membership are due. Todd Johnson made a motion to pay the dues, Steve Johnson 2nd the motion, motion approved.

D: Scholarships for the ICC ABM in September were discussed. The scholarships would include reimbursement for meals, hotel, and flight. Shawn Ouradnik made a motion to provide two scholarships again this year, Steve Johnson 2nd, motion approved.

E: NDBOA scholarships for local NDBOA were discussed and the group decided to put the information on the website for any jurisdiction that may want to apply. Scholarship would include seminar dues and year membership.

F: Christine Rose and Steve Johnson will look into promotional items such as shirts, vests, or other items. Garry Klundt made a motion to up the allowance from $2000 to $2500 Darrell Zaback 2nd, motion approved.

G: High School scholarship discussion was had. Two students applied for scholarship; Garret Goldwater and Haley Hugelen, both to be awarded $1000 for trade school. Doug Lalim made a motion to offer both a $1000 scholarship Darrel Zaback 2nd, motion approved.

H: Changing the High School scholarship in the future was discussed. The possibility of putting questions onto the form for future awards was introduced and will be looked into. Christine Rose will try to find out how the NDBOA can give the scholarship money directly to schools the recipients are attending.

I: The summer Executive meeting to be in Devils Lake with tentative dates of July 15th-16th. Rooms have been held with the meeting to be on July 16th.

J: Spring 2016 meeting proposed to be in Minot at the Sleep Inn, Darrel Zaback is going to look into booking.

Correspondence and Announcements:
Building safety month was discussed. Christine Rose may try to negotiate packets from ICC for Bismarck seminar instructor change issues. Ray Zeigler discussed concerns he has about the decline of NDBOA involvement and what could be done to remedy the issue by putting forth information to the public.

Adjournment:
Shawn Ouradnik moved for adjournment, Doug Lalim 2nd, motion approved.