Minutes of a Meeting of the COUNCIL of the APPLIED SCIENCE TECHNOLOGISTS AND TECHNICIANS OF BC

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1 Minutes of a Meeting of the COUNCIL of the APPLIED SCIENCE TECHNOLOGISTS AND TECHNICIANS OF BC Sheraton Guildford Hotel, Surrey Present: Heather Andreychuk, AScT Bill MacPherson, AScT Sarah Campden, CTech, RTMgr Trent Reid, CTech Toni-Lynn Card, AScT Dave Rutherford, AScT, BCLS, CLS Richard Cave, AScT David Sparanese, AScT, CPWI 3 James Coble, MA Keith Trulson, AScT, EngL Absent: Brian Carr, PhD Kai Hui, AScT Russell Dobie, AScT Grant Loyer, AScT, CMC Dmitri Gulak, AScT, PQS, MRICS Tim Smith, PGeo, EngL Staff: Cindy Aitken Manager, Governance & Events Charles Joyner, AScT Registrar Meg Kalinowska, AScT Manager, e-business John Leech, AScT, CAE Chief Executive Officer Guest: Tony Chong, PEng APEGBC Chief Regulatory Officer & Deputy Registrar Council participated in a photo opportunity wearing ASTTBC Technology Sizzles vests. President Dave Rutherford called the meeting to order at 6:05 pm. President Rutherford introduced Tony Chong, APEGBC Chief Regulatory Officer & Deputy Registrar. Council participated in a round table introduction. 1. Approval of Agenda The Agenda was approved with an Amendment to move item to the Information Agenda item Approval of Minutes The Minutes of May 22, 2014 were presented for approval : That the Minutes of Council of May 22, 2014 be approved. Council Minutes will be posted on the ASTTBC Website. Page 1-

2 3. ACTION AGENDA GOAL #3 PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS & REGULATION Secondary School Equivalency Policy Council received for information a Report on the Secondary School Equivalency Policy and a copy of the Policy. Registrar Charles Joyner noted that this Policy replaces the existing Policy. Charles reported that the Policy will have a clear description of what is accepted as evidence of Secondary School completion or equivalent : That the Policy on Secondary School Equivalency be approved Practice Assessment Review (PAR) Policy Council received for information a Report on the Practice Assessment Review (PAR) Policy and a copy of the Practice Assessment Review Policy. Charles Joyner reported that the long-term impact will increase credibility for all ASTTBC Members : That the Practice Assessment Review (PAR) Policy be approved Electronic processing of Applications Policy Council received for information a Report on Electronic processing of applications for Technologist or Technician Certification. Charles Joyner reported that with online processing the need to open and maintain a hardcopy file is redundant and that the online process will eliminate unnecessary workload and cost : That effective January 1, 2015, all applications for certification or for reclassification of Technologists and Technicians will be submitted online, processed and stored electronically Canadian Work Experience e-portfolio Policy Council received for information a Report on Canadian Work Experience e-portfolio Policy and a copy of the Workplace and Community Competencies. Charles reported that Technologists and Technicians entering the BC workforce will use the e-portfolio as a guide and this will expedite the transition to the new job and community. Council was advised that some further modifications are required. Council was in general agreement to TABLE this Policy until the new year. 14:41: That the Recognition of the Canadian Work Experience e-portfolio be TABLED to January Page 2-

3 3.3.5 Fire Protection Certification Board (FPCB) Policy Council received for information a Report on the Fire Protection Certification Board (FPCB) Policy on Verification of Fire Alarm Systems. Charles Joyner reported that the FPCB has recommended that all applications for certification in VI be held in abeyance : That effective immediately, applications for certification in Verification of Fire Alarm Systems (VI) discipline be held in abeyance pending revision to the Fire Protection Certification Board Policy ASTTBC revised Accreditation Board Policy Council received for information a Report on the ASTTBC revised Accreditation Board Policy and a copy of a table showing the Existing 2001 Policy and Revised 2014 Policy. Charles Joyner reported that the revised Policy provides clarity to education and training providers seeking ASTTBC Accreditation fine-tuned : That the Accreditation Board Policy be approved. GOAL #8 GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Council Meeting Schedule 2015 Council received for information a Report on the Council Meeting Schedule 2015 with dates for next year s meetings. Council was in general agreement to change the March 19 th Council Meeting date due to Spring Break (March 9 th to March 20 th ) : That the regular schedule of Council Meetings for 2015 January 29 th, March 26 th (conference call), May 21 st, September 24 th and October 22 nd (conference call) be approved Annual General Meeting & Conference 2015 Council received for information a Report on the Annual General Meeting & Conference Cindy Aitken reported that a survey was sent to past AGM participants and their feedback will be taken into consideration for planning the 2015 event : That the 2015 AGM & Conference be convened on Friday, May 22, 2015 at a venue in Metro Vancouver determined by the CEO Appointment of Nominating Committee Council received for information a Report on the Appointment of Nominating Committee. John Leech reported that Council appoints the Nominating Committee as required by ASTT Regulation. Page 3-

4 14-46: That Past President Bill MacPherson, AScT who will serve as Chair; Frank Blues, AScT; Bob Colclough, AScT; Dan Mooney, AScT, CPWI 1; Henry Murphy, AScT; Tim Murphy, AScT, MBA and Keith Switzer, AScT be appointed to the Nominating Committee to carry out the responsibilities assigned to the Committee in the ASTT Regulations, including preparing a slate of Officers and Directors for ASTTBC Council for ASTTBC Awards to be presented at TARC Council received for information a Report on the ASTTBC Awards to be presented at TARC and a list of proposed Award Recipients. Cindy Aitken reported that the Awards Committee has reviewed all the Award Submissions and verified that they meet our Awards Criteria : That the following Awards be approved to be presented at TARC: Edward Paul, AScT Michael Sullivan, CTech George Fletcher, CET Bryan Tisdall Rob Campbell, PEng Ken Lukawesky, AScT John Murnane, AScT Marv Woolley, AScT Herold Engineering District of West Kelowna Connie Linder Coast Mountain Bus Advanced Technology Advanced Technology Honorary Membership Honorary Membership Honorary Membership Professional Achievement Professional Achievement R. Littledale Memorial Employer Award Employer Award TechGREEN Individual TechGREEN - Company Assigned TAC Trademark Council received for information a Report on the Assigned TAC Trademark to Technology Accreditation Canada and a copy of the Assignment of Trademark and Acknowledgement. John Leech reported that the name and designation have now been secured : That the federal trademark for TAC be assigned to Technology Accreditation Canada, an independent corporation whose purpose it is to accredit technology programs, and that the Chief Executive Officer be authorized to execute the assignment. Page 4-

5 3.8.6 a) 2015 Work Plan & Budget Council received for information a Report on the 2015 Work Plan & Budget. Unfortunately, some of the Budget spreadsheets were not attached for review (due to computer issues). Council was in agreement to TABLE this item to the October 23 rd Council Meeting : That the 2015 Work Plan and Budget be TABLED to the October 23 rd, 2014 Council Meeting b) Annual Dues and Fees 2015 Council received for information a Report on Annual Dues and Fees 2015 and a copy of the ASTTBC 2015 Annual Dues and Fees Schedule, 2015 ASTTBC Application Fee Schedule and Technical Specialist Annual Renewal Fees & Allocations (June 1, 2015 to May 31, 2016). John Leech reported that the fee increase of $25 is needed to bring ASTTBC up to the next level : That the 2015 Annual Dues and Fees Schedules be approved c) Budget 2014 REVISED Council received for information a Report on the Budget 2014 REVISED. Unfortunately, the Revised Budget spreadsheet was not attached for review (due to computer issues). Council was in agreement to TABLE this item to the October 23 rd Council Meeting : That the Budget 2014 REVISED be TABLED to the October 23, 2014 Council Meeting Database Management System Council received for information a Report on the Database Management System and some background documentation. Council was in general agreement with the Report, but suggested some amendments be made. Meg Kalinowska, Manager e-business will be sent Council s revisions : That the Chief Executive Director be authorized to engage Navantis to develop and install a new Member Management Database at an estimated development cost of $309,000 and an estimated annual support and maintenance cost of between $40,000 and $60,000. The CEO is authorized to sign appropriate contracts and proceed with the work, subject to review by legal counsel. FURTHER, that the CEO must return to Council for further consideration and approval if there is a cost over-run exceeding 15%. Page 5-

6 4. INFORMATION AGENDA GOAL #2 RIGHTS TO PRACTICE House Inspector Licensing Regulation to Change Council received for information a Report on the Licensing of House Inspectors Government Announces Changes. Council also received a copy of a letter to Hon. Rich Coleman, Minister Responsible for Housing from CEO John Leech dated September 9, John notes in his letter to the Minister that ASTTBC is confident this style of doing business will serve the public and consumers and meet Government s intentions on regulating house inspectors : That Council take note of Governments plan to amend the Regulation and Policies governing the licensing of House Inspectors Building Official Licensing Council received for information a Report on Building Official Licensing Impacts ASTTBC Members. John Leech reported that some ASTTBC Members will see value in continuing to hold registration with BOABC and ASTTBC : That the Report on Building Official Licensing be received for information. GOAL #3 PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS & REGULATION Coast Eagle Consulting CSO Training Program Council received for information a Report on the Accreditation Board approval of Coast Eagle Consulting Ltd., Construction Safety Officer Training Program. Council also received a copy of the ASTTBC Technical Specialist Special Certification Training Course Review Final Report. Charles Joyner reported that Coast Eagle Construction Ltd. CSO Training Program is top notch : That the Coast Eagle Consulting Ltd., Construction Safety Officer Training Program Report be received. GOAL #8 GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT July 2014 Financial Statement Council received for information a Report on the July 2014 Financial Statement. Council also received a copy of the Statement of Revenue and Expenses and a chart with targets dated July 31, Council was in agreement to remove the bottom wording of the Motion as the 2014 Revised Budget was TABLED. Page 6-

7 14-56: That the July 2014 Statement of Revenue and Expenses be received Council Terms of Office as of Council received for information a Report on the Council Terms of Office as of September 25, 2014 and a copy of the Proposed Terms of Office. Council noted a couple of corrections to be made : That Council received for information the status of Council Terms of Office,. 5. Reports 5.1 President s Report Council received for information a Report from the President. President Rutherford summarized his past Association activities from May 15 th to September 24 th, : That the President s Report be received for information. 5.2 Chief Executive Officer s Report Council received for information a Report from the Chief Executive Officer. John Leech gave a brief update on new initiatives and key developments covering the period of May 1 st to September 18, John Leech invited Council to connect with him or President Rutherford with any questions or concerns prior to the Council Meeting : That the Chief Executive Officer s Report be received for information. 5.3 Registrar s Report Council received for information the Registrar s Report. Charles Joyner gave a brief overview of key items from May 15 th to September 15, Charles also reported that he will provide Council with Member Stats at the next meeting : That the Registrar s Report be received for information. Page 7-

8 6. Other Business President Rutherford invited Tony Chong, PEng to bring greetings from APEGBC. Tony thanked ASTTBC Council for the opportunity to attend our Council Meeting, noting Council runs in an effective manner with considerable respect between Council and Staff. Tony reported that our two Associations share a lot in common and looks forward to working with ASTTBC. 7. Date of next Meeting: The next Council Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 23 rd, 2014 as a Conference Call at 4:00 pm (Call-in Number will be on Agenda). 8. Adjournment 14-61: That the meeting adjourn at 8:30 pm. Dave Rutherford, AScT, BCLS, CLS President Trent Reid, CTech Secretary-Treasurer Page 8-