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  Central Chapter 20 March 2013 meeting minutes
  Date: 20 March 2013	10:00am
  George Toper-ESM CSD, Keith Sutliff-Cortland CSD
  Don Brown-Lansing CSD, Dan Elderbroom-Liverpool CSD
  Gerald Ratliff-Liverpool CSD, Scott Pittsley-Syracuse City SD
  Bob Olmsted- Syracuse City SD, Lou Gelfuso-Whitesboro CSD
  Mark Ingham-Leonard Bus Sales	Dave Warren-IC Bus/Navistar
  Ed Hess-Sandy Creek CSD	Jim Miceli-Golden Sun Bus
  Jeff Chapin-Jamesville DeWitt CSD	Rick Gigliotti-Kenworth of Syracuse
  Patrick Lisconish-Kenworth of Syracuse	Bill Capsello-Wingfoot Tire
  Doug Battle-Westhill CSD	Jason Lawrence-Liverpool CSD
  Dana E. Nelson-Baldwinsville CSD	Tony Morgese-Matthews Buses
  Kenneth Conners-Chittenango CSD	John VanAntwerp-Chittenango CSD
  JJ Richmond- New York Bus Sales	Daryl Wallace-New York Bus Sales
  Harlan Pudney Jr.-Dryden CSD	Kevin Dattler-Cato-Meridian CSD
  PJ Schmid-Rudy Schmid Inc.	Tim McCall- Rudy Schmid Inc.
  Pat Ficcaro-Stadium International	Ed McFadden-Oriskany CSD
  Bill Wolff-Penn Detroit Diesel	Chad Thompson- PDDA
  Conrad Janke-Commercial Tire Jennifer of Webasto Co.
  Adam Ruder NYSERDA
  Thank you to Penn Detroit Diesel Allison, for sponsorship and refreshments for this meeting and Liverpool Transportation Center for the use of their facility.
  Reading of the minutes of the Central Chapter, 20 February 2013 meeting were presented for approval. Motion made to accept as read, seconded, and accepted. Copy is on file with secretary.
  Old Business: Discussion of possible donations for this falls donation period. Anyone that has an idea of possible "Not for Profit" services organization in need of funds should contact one of the officers or present it at a meeting.
  •	WEB Page: Everything is going well; everyone should check their information and add whatever info is needed. Please register your company or school district if you're not in there it is very helpful to all.
  •	Summer Seminar: The presenters are still being decided on; any recommendations should be brought to the committee as soon as possible. There are 18 table spots left and 8 schools with 17 mechanics are registered. The web page nyhma.org has the registration forms available on the left side of thepage. There will be a Summer Seminar committee meeting prior to the 17 April 2013 meeting that is to be held at NAPA on Midler Avenue meeting time is 9:00am. There still is a call for a replacement for Harlan for chairperson; he would like to help whoever volunteers.
  •	State HMA; No report as Mike had not forwarded anything to present.
  Harlan inquired if anyone had read the proposal and wanted to know if there were any questions or concern with what was presented? He feels that this was a well presented and organized proposal, one of the best to date from the state. When you read this and find a section that concerns you or your district you need to get these concerns to Harlan or the recommended section so they can take note. Harlan also noted that they are listening and many of the recommendations and are acting on what is needed. Harlan reviewed many of the proposal noteworthy points and the effect it would have on your organizations. He also answered some of the questions that were presented. It is recommended that each person reads this proposal to have a clear understanding of what we will be faced with this later this summer around the month of September . The compliance section and the walk through of your fleet was the most discussed at this meeting. If there is any questions on this contact Harlan as soon as possible. The state Governor letter with the push for contract busing was also discussed. The discussion was again in great detail.
  •	Rick of Kenworth of Syracuse introduced the company parts manager Patrick Lisconish.
  •	Leonard Buses advised that the number of seat pan weld is no issue any number they will address, the corrosions problems of fuel tanks it was noted that Leonard has a very fair price on replacement tanks, presented by Mark.
  •	Leonard Buses Mark also introduced Dave Warren of IC buses; he is available for any comments or questions.
  •	Conrad of CTTC advised that the current NY State Goodyear tire contract is to expire at the end March 31, 2013; he is waiting for further information on the next contract.
  •	NYBS Daryl introduced JJ Richmond as the company customer support representative he will visit all concerned for any customer issues.
  •	PDDA Bill Wolff introduced their companies southern tier representative Chad Thompson; he is available for any question or concern for their product. Bill also noted that Allison is extending the warranty on their transmissions if the customer owns over a certain number, Bill is attempting to get further information on this subject.
  •	PJ Schmid of "Rudy Schmid" offered assistance and information on the products and services that they offer including undercoating, and alignments of all sizes of vehicles, PJ also introduced Tim McCall as a representative of his company that will be available to visit anyone that would like to discuss the services offered. PJ also noted that if there is anything he can offer for assistance in NYS issues, he is available.
  •	Bill Capesslo of Wingfoot of Syracuse, also noted the Goodyear contact is due to expire this month, and that Goodyear has brought back the "Countrywide " program, this program is good for 1 year and offers tire prices that are below NYS contract prices, Contact Bill if you would like further information on this subject contact Bill.
  •	Pat from Stadium offered anyone a thank you for their business will be there for the 2013 Summer Seminar.
  •	Don Brown noted an issue with ABS warning light with no codes being set; this is in conjunction a TCS light also being activated on the Wabco brake system. The engine brake system affects this issue when engaged.
  •	Jerry of Liverpool noted that they were impressed with the Blue Bird T-3.
  •	Ed od Sandy Creek has found that the "water in fuel light" has been coming on, he has found that there is "2" water in fuel sensor wire in the rear of the Blue Bird AA and he has found corrosion in the extra wire that has caused this issue.
  •	Harlan has an issue on D3 that the left rear brake hose has been chaffing at the fuel filter causing an air leak; he has 2 with this problem to date.
  Next meeting will be at Midler Ave, NAPA warehouse on 17 April 2013 with a Summer Seminar meeting at 9:00 am at the same location.
  Thanks again to Penn Detroit for sponsoring this meeting and their continued support.
  The presentation by Webasto Systems representative Jennifer offered excellent information on their product and there web site that has information and "Tech" information at http://www.techwebasto.com,
  NYSERDA representative Adam Ruder gave a good presentation of what is offered by them to cut down or elimination of bus idle time, what the program covers and what it takes to take advantage of this offer. Contact information is Adam Ruder 17 Colombia Circle Albany, NY 12203 Phone# 518-862-1090 Fax#518-862-1091 E-mail / ar@nyserda.ny.gov