CALL TO ORDER

The meeting of the Home Inspection Advisory Committee was called to order by Chairman Michael Del Greco at 9:45 a.m. in the Monmouth Conference Room, seventh floor, 124 Halsey Street, Newark, New Jersey. All parties were duly notified of the time, date and place and all pertinent material had been provided.

SUNSHINE LAW ANNOUNCEMENT

Joseph Grabowy read the statement required by Chapter 231, Laws of 1975, known as the Open Public Meetings Act, and announced that notice of the meeting was prepared in the office of the Committee and mailed to the Secretary of State, the Star-Ledger, the Courier Post, the Bergen Record and the Atlantic City Press.

ROLL CALL

CMs present: Daniel Casper
Michael Fitzpatrick

CMs Absent: Michael Del Greco

Others present: Arthur Russo, Executive Director, Olga E. Bradford, Deputy Attorney General, staff member Joseph Grabowy, and five members of the public.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

December 9, 2008

The Committee reviewed the minutes of December 9, 2008 and, on a motion by CM Fitzpatrick, second by Vice-Chairman Casper, voted to approve the minutes as amended.

REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Executive Director Arthur Russo reported the following home inspector statistics as of January 8, 2009:

Actively licensed home inspectors 726
Expired home inspectors 54
Inactive home inspectors 76

ED Russo indicated that the continuing education courses submitted by Jonathan Dixon will be reviewed at its next meeting.

APPEARANCE BY PATRICIA SCHIRIPO, REGULATORY ANALYST

Ms. Schiripo appeared before the Committee to discuss the proposed changes to its regulations codified at N.J.A.C. 13:40-15. After reviewing the proposed changes the Committee, on a motion by CM Fitzpatrick, seconded by Vice-Chairman Casper, approved the proposed changes.

Incoming Correspondence

Bruce Ensor
RE: Property Condition Assessment
November 20, 2008

Mr. Ensor is inquiring about the standard guide for a property assessment baseline/property condition assessment

After reviewing this correspondence the Committee concluded to advise Mr. Ensor that it only has jurisdiction over residential one to four family buildings and not commercial buildings.

Keith Scherzinger, PE
RE: New Home Inspection School
December 16, 2008

Mr. Scherzinger is in the process of establishing a new home inspection school in Southern New Jersey.

The Committee reviewed Mr. Scherzinger’s correspondence and will refer him to the NJ Department of Education for approval of his home inspector school. Additionally, the Committee requested a copy of the home inspector curriculum, in an electronic format, for its review.

Outgoing Correspondence

Fidel Esposito
RE: Request for additional information
January 2, 2009

This correspondence was noted for the record.

Gilbert Hallidy
RE: Request for additional information
January 6, 2009

This correspondence was noted for the record.

David Rogo
RE: Request for additional information
January 6, 2009

This correspondence was noted for the record.

Stephen R. Sliwka
RE: Request for additional information
January 6, 2009

This correspondence was noted for the record.

APPLICATIONS FOR REVIEW

On a motion by CM Fitzpatrick, second by Vice-Chairman Casper, the Committee voted to approve the following individuals for licensure.

Applicant Application #

Anthony Cirringione 1377349
Ira Alexander 1383270
Frederick Thorpe 1389244 **

** Pending insurance

After reviewing the following applications, the Committee concluded to request additional information for:

Applicant Application #

Christopher Mennella 1388811
Ronen Assayag 1390089

REVIEW OF CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES

After reviewing the following continuing education courses the Committee on a motion by CM Fitzpatrick, seconded by Vice-Chairman Casper, approved the following courses:

Sponsor Course PDH

Southern NJ ASHI Chapter Plumbing DWV 2.0

Southern NJ ASHI Chapter Decks: The Ups and Downs, Design & Failure 2.0

Southern NJ ASHI Chapter Heat Pump Systems 2.0

Southern NJ ASHI Chapter Basement Waterproofing 2.0

Southern NJ ASHI Chapter HVAC Session - Seminar 09 4.0

Southern NJ ASHI Chapter inspector Safety - Educational 1.0

Southern NJ ASHI Chapter Hard to find roof leaks 2.0

Southern NJ ASHI Chapter Home Energy Loss - Educational 1.0

Keystone ASHI UGI Gas Training Seminar 8.0

Professional Home Inspection Inst. Thermal inspection & insulation Rem. 12.0

NY Metro Chapter ASHI Defect identification Part II - An Overview of Exteriors 1.0

NY Metro Chapter ASHI Plumbing Systems - Part I 1.0

DCA Building Construction & Collapse 7.0

DCA Principles of Modern Building Construction 7.0

Garden State ASHI Basement Defects and Water Intrusion 2.0

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

None

PUBLIC COMMENTS

None

MOVE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION

On a motion by CM Fitzpatrick, seconded by Vice-Chairman Casper, the Committee unanimously voted to enter into Executive Session.

RETURN TO PUBLIC

On a motion contained in the Executive Session minutes, the Committee re-entered into Public Session to adjourn.

ADJOURNMENT

On a motion by CM Fitzpatrick, second by Vice-Chairman Casper, the Committee voted to adjourn the meeting at 4:00 PM.

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