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: Michael Del Greco
Daniel Casper
Michael Fitzpatrick

CMs Absent: None

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

January 13, 2009

The Committee reviewed the minutes of January 13, 2009 and, on a motion by CM Fitzpatrick, second by Vice-Chairman Casper, voted to approve the minutes as submitted.

REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Executive Director Arthur Russo reported the following home inspector statistics as of February 2, 2009:

Actively licensed home inspectors 728
Expired home inspectors 54
Inactive home inspectors 77

ED Russo discussed a memorandum from Lawrence DeMarzo, inquiring if the number of continuing education units (CEUs) for home inspectors is sufficient. After discussing this matter the Committee on a motion by CM Fitzpatrick, second by Vice-Chairman Casper, agreed that 40 CEUs for each biennial period was adequate.

Incoming Correspondence

Mark Nobile
RE: Clarification of Licensure Status
January 7, 2009

Mr. Nobile has requested his Associate Home inspector license number not appear on the Committee’s on-line directory.

After reviewing this correspondence the Committee staff will follow-up with Print Production to address this matter.

Richard Moses
RE: Advertising
January 6, 2009
Mr. Moses inquired if a home inspection company which does not employ a licensed home inspector can advertise as a home inspection company.

The Committee reviewed Mr. Moses’s correspondence and will advise him to file a complaint and to include all supporting documentation.

James A. Levy
RE: Inspection 21
January 27, 2009

Mr. Levy is attempting to obtain his certificates of completion from Inspection 21 from the various modules he completed.

The Committee reviewed this matter and concluded it was outside its jurisdiction and will refer it to the New Jersey Department of Education. In addition, the Committee will advise Mr. Levy that he may wish to retain an Attorney to resolve this matter.

Outgoing Correspondence

Keith Scherzinger
RE: New Home Inspection School
January 28, 2009

This correspondence was noted for the record.

Daniel Laverty
RE: Complaint #51023
January 21, 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 #

Ronen Assayag 1390089
Fidel Esposito 1328944**
Vincent DeLuca 1396257

** Pending insurance

After reviewing the following application, the Committee concluded to request additional information from:

Applicant Application #

Lawrence Hopkins 1395307

REVIEW OF CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES

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

Sponsor Course PDH

Garden State Chapter ASHI Environmental Issues for Home Inspectors 2.0

American Home Inspectors Inspecting Roofs 6.0 Training Institute

NJALPHI Defensive Report Writing 4.0

NJALPHI Radon Recertification Education 4.0

Keystone ASHI UGI Gas Training Seminar 8.0

NJDCA Electrical Inspections - Are you doing them right 3.0

NY Metro Chapter ASHI Water Treatment Systems - General Session 1.0

NY Metro Chapter ASHI Newcomer’s Hour - Plumbing Systems Part Two 1.0

National Association of Building Challenge of Low Slope Roofs 1.5 Inspection Engineers

National Association of Building Land Due Diligence and Real Estate Analysis 1.5 Inspection Engineers

National Association of Building Sealant Joint Failures: Causes & Remedies 1.5 Inspection Engineers

National Association of Building Fundamentals of Stucco Siding Systems 1.0 Inspection Engineers

National Association of Building Building Envelope Performance - Part 1 1.0 Inspection Engineers Window Flashing in Wood Frame Construction

National Association of Building Pre-Fabricated Wood Trusses Webinar 1.0 Inspection Engineers

National Association of Building Review of EIFS Research 2002-2008 1.5 Inspection Engineers

National Association of Building Too Little to Inspect Something Big: Large Scale 1.5 Inspection Engineers Property Condition Assessments

National Association of Building Analyzing Historic Masonry Structures 1.5 Inspection Engineers

National Association of Building Fire Protection Forensics 1.5 Inspection Engineers

Building Inspector’s Career Institute Building Envelope Performance 8.0

Building Inspector’s Career Institute Air Conditioning 3.0

Home Pro Systems of Delaware Valley Inspecting the Old Farm House 8.0

Home Pro Systems of Delaware Valley Inspecting the Modern Townhouse 8.0

Home Pro Systems of Delaware Valley Inspecting the Victorian House 8.0

Home Pro Systems of Delaware Valley Inspecting the Row Home 8.0

Home Pro Systems of Delaware Valley Inspecting Split Level Homes 8.0

Home Pro Systems of Delaware Valley Inspecting the house with Gas Appliances 8.0

Home Pro Systems of Delaware Valley Inspecting the House with Problematic Products 8.0

Brian Melcher Building Envelope 1.0

Garden State ASHI Spray Foam Insulation 2.0

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

None

PUBLIC COMMENTS

David Goldstein spoke about A1630, which would require licensed home inspectors to report an energy analysis for each home inspected for a buyer in contemplation of purchase. It was introduced on January 8, 2008 and is currently pending in the Legislature. He has written position papers on the bill and stated that the New Jersey Association of Realtors (NJAR) supports the bill.

Jonathan Dixon, PE, PP, discussed his submission of prior continuing education courses which were previously rejected since they dealt more with engineering issues rather than home inspections. Mr. Dixon agreed to provide additional supporting documentation in order to acquire his continuing education credits.

MOVE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION

On a motion by CM Fitzpatrick, second 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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