Connecticut Chapter of the Academy of Certified Hazardous Materials Managers MAILING ADDRESS: CT ACHMM P.O. BOX 220 UNCASVILLE, CT 06382 WWW.CTACHMM.ORG

Board of Directors Meeting MARCH 15, 2005 (YANKEE SILVERSMITH INN, WALLINGFORD) MEETING MINUTES

The meeting began with the informal signing in of member and nonmembers at 6:30 pm followed by dinner. In attendance were: BoD members Elsa Payne, John Rie, Paul Simonetta, Winston Brown, and John Murray. Absent were: Sue Katz, Rose Coggeshall, Matt Twerdy. General membership attendants: Kristoffer Lubas, Gene Metti, Nick Zackeo, Gary Alicandro, Jimmy Woods, Joanne Farrel, Frank Labato, Donna Kaska, Dave Jermakian. Other attendees included Pamela roach, Judy Singer, Larry Singer, Bill Drouin, Mark Latham, Bill Sigmund, Gary Trombly, Diane Stowe.

AGENDA ITEMS

After Dinner Elsa Payne introduced new Chapter Vice President John Rie and Secretary Winston Brown.

John Murray, Safety Director of Bay Safety Health System, Springfield, MA gave a presentation on Mold Remediation. John provided handouts to supplement the presentation.

Nick Zackeo gave presentation on CHMM Certifications with respect to CT Water General Permit and Aquifer Protection. Hand outs were provided.

Elsa Payne spoke about 2004 activities, results of the 2004 member survey, plans for 2005 and opportunities for members to get involved in Chapter activities. 2004 accomplishments included: Chapter Bylaws were revised. Booth CT Business and Industry 2004 Conference held at the Aqua Turf in Southington. Remediation Techniques Seminar in April 2004 Green Building Seminar in September 2004. Mold Seminar in November 2004 Tour and Biosafety presentation at the Plum Island Animal Disease Center in September.

The 2004 survey results indicated the following preferences: Breakfast meeting in Hartford/New Haven area More Chapter correspondence needed Website upgrade More regulatory updates, networking events, notices of educational opportunities

Preferred Seminar Topics Waste Management Conn. RSRs Conceptual Site Modeling Communication Skills PCB management

Plans for 2005 include: CBIA conference booth on March 31, 2005 at the Aqua Turf in Southington, Proposed May seminar Topic is Waste management. Members are asked to suggest speakers or volunteer to speak. Proposed meeting with the newly appointed CTDEP Commissioner

0457520ed709f2bf2aa46fdf6a7518d7.doc Page 1 of 3 Revising Chapter Bylaws to include a Trustee Position who will be responsible for maintaining official Chapter records. Established Website Committee, Paul Simonetta is Chairperson. National Conference participation. A paper by John Murray will be presented at national conference. Quarterly newsletter Meeting minutes and Chapter news will be communicated at least monthly. Monthly Regulatory updates to be continued Monthly Board Meeting at the Olympia Diner will be announced to all members for participation.

There was a brief question and answer period.

There was a drawing for door prizes. Winners were: Bill Drouid, Pam Roach, Kris Lubas, Winston Brown, Diane Stowe, Frank Labato, Gary Alicandro, John Rie

The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 pm.

Submitted by: Winston Brown, CHMM Secretary, CTACHMM

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PRESIDENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBER PARTICIPATION IN 2005 ELSA PAYNE, CHMM PLUM ISLAND ANIMAL DISEASE CENTER P.O. BOX 848 GREENPORT, NY 11944 • MARCH 31 - CBIA EH&S CONFERENCE – BOOTH ATTENDANT (631)323-3380 POC: ELSA PAYNE [email protected] VICE PRESIDENT/PRESIDENT ELECT JOHN RIE CHMM PRIL UEST ECTURER FOR EVIEW LASS CBRS • A 25-27 – G L CHMM R C 48 PANORAMA DR POC: JOHN MURRAY [email protected] SOUTHINGTON, CT 06489 (860)620-9400 • BOARD OF DIRECTORS PLANNING MEETINGS- OLYMPIA DINER- SECRETARY FIRST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH AT 8:30 AM WINSTON BROWN CHMM CL&P POC: ELSA PAYNE [email protected] 49 RANDOLPH ROAD MIDDLETOWNM CT 06457 (860)638-2343 • VOLUNTEER IN PRESENTING AT A SEMINAR POC: JOHN RIE [email protected] TREASURER ROSEMARY COGGESHALL, CHMM, CSP [email protected] • HELP TO SET UP SEMINAR (860) 848-4140 POC: JOHN RIE [email protected] PAST PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR AT LARGE SUSAN KATZ, CHMM RITE ARTICLE FOR NEWSLETTER PRATT & WHITNEY • W 400 MAIN ST. M/S 169-16 POC: ROSE COGGESHALL [email protected] EAST HARTFORD, CT 06108 (860) 565-7146 • VOLUNTEER FOR WEBSITE COMMITTEE DIRECTOR AT LARGE POC: PAUL SIMONETTA [email protected] PAUL SIMONETTA, CHMM TRITON ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. 741 BOSTON POST ROAD SUITE 101 • ATTEND ACHMM NATIONAL CONFERENCE SEPT 25-29 AS GUILFORD, CT 06437 203-458-7200 CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE POC: ELSA PAYNE [email protected] MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN JOHN MURRAY, CHMM, CSP, CIH BAYSTATE HEALTH SYSTEMS • NOMINATE YOURSELF OR ANOTHER TO SERVE AS OFFICERS IN 759 CHESTNUT STREET, OVEMBER SAFETY OFFICE P5901 N SPRINGFIELD, MA 01199 POC: WINSTON BROWN [email protected] (413) 794-5494

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS CHAIRMAN • HELP WITH REGULATORY UPDATES OR OTHER REGULATORY ISSUES MATTHEW TWERDY, CHMM POC: MATT TWERDY [email protected] FUSS & O’NEILL, INC. 146 HARTFORD RD. MANCHESTER, CT 06040 • HELP WITH MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

POC: JOHN MURRAY [email protected]

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