M I N U T E S
 
The meeting of the Mechanical Inspectors Association of Michigan, Inc. was opened by MIAM President, Ed Bartram, at 12:30 P.M. Mr. Bartram welcomed and thanked all present for their support, noting that approximately 100 inspectors were in attendance at the 2022 Spring Conference.  
 
PRESIDENT'S REPORT:  Ed Bartram
 
Mr. Bartram reported to the membership about speakers, times of programs, credit hours, etc., and thanked the Board and Staff for their excellent work in providing a strong conference agenda. He also noted the value of getting more inspectors involved in the organization.
 
A.         Mr. Bartram thanked the following companies for contributing sponsorships and prizes to the conference:
            
            (1)        3M                                                   $1000
            (2)        Christian and Company              $500       
            (3)        McKenna                                        $500                                        
            (4)        SMACNA                                        $500
            (5)        Kennedy Solutions Inc.              $250
            (6)        Behler-Young                               $250    
            (7)        Burke Agency                               $250
            (8)        Doherty Hotel                              $100 (one night accommodation)

B.         Mr. Bartram thanked the speakers and instructors and acknowledged past presidents for their service.

C.         Welcome New Members - 
            Active:   Chad Hammerstrom 
                        Jeffrey Towler, Houghton County
                        Adam Detwiler, Delta Township
D.         Mr. Bartram invited Officers to present their reports:

            1.         Senior Vice President:  Bob Modreske – Please pay dues
            2.         Vice President:  Ed Harris – Absent
            3.         Secretary: Jerry Payne – Approved General Membership Minutes October 22, 2021 
            4.         Treasurer:  John Gross – Approve Financial Statement for April 30, 2022 (103,507.58)
            5.         Directors:
                        ICC Liaison       Mark Riley – Absent
                        Region 1 & 2     Joseph Shaltz, Houghton County – Busy
                        Region 3 & 4     Curt McNitt, Antrim County – Busy
                        Region 5           Jim Callender, Independent – Busy
                        Region 7           Chad Hill, Wyoming – Busy
                        Region 8           Robert Logan, AGS – Absent
                        Region 9           Sue Schippert – In-person classes resumed, developing partnerships with other groups (e.g., Plumbers). Zoom classes to be scheduled and Webinars.
            
E.         Legislative Report –  Ken Misiewicz (New Member): Thorough update on happenings in Lansing.
            Plan review is universal inclusive of all trades, per Construction Code Commission.

F.         Old Business:
            A. Spring     May 11-13, 2022       Bartram        Doherty Hotel     
            
G.         Correspondence – Webinars - 19 credits (mechanicalinspector.com) – State of Michigan Approval extended to September 2023, fees will be charged.
 
H.         New Business –
                                              
            A. Fall                                   Oct 19-21, 2022       Modreske      Doherty Hotel
            B. Spring Joint MIAM-PIAM      May 11-12, 2023      Modreske       Doherty Hotel
            
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 1:00 PM.
 
Respectfully submitted,
 
Ed Bartram