Southwest Michigan Building Authority
7275 West Main Street
Kalamazoo MI 49009
269-585-4150
www.swmiba.org
Regular Board Meeting
April 27, 2023
8:30 AM
Oshtemo Township Hall
Public Meeting Room
7275 W Main St
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
A Zoom component will be available to the public:
Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89148683659
Meeting ID: 891 4868 3659
Call-in Number: +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
Agenda (Revised April 24, 2023)
1. Call to Order
2. Public Comments on Non-Agenda Items
3. Consent Agenda
a. Meeting Minutes – March 23, 2023 Regular Meeting
b. March 2023 Financial Reports
c. Benefit Load Calculation for FY 2023
d. 1st Quarter Budget Amendments for FY 2023
e. Governance Letter from SeberTans Regarding FY 2022 Audit
4. Consideration of Revision to Fee Schedule
5. Consideration of Request to Increase Credit Spending Limit for Office Manager
6. Closed Session to Consider Written Opinion of Legal Counsel
7. Discussion Regarding Health Insurance Options
8. Consideration of Application for Appointment to CBOA to Fill a Vacant Seat – Ron Farr
9. Board Chair’s Report
10. Other Business
11. Adjournment
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Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting
Southwest Michigan Building Authority (SMBA) Board of Directors
March 23, 2023 | 8:30am | Public Meeting Room, Oshtemo Township Hall
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Minutes
1. Call to Order: Chair Dusty Farmer called the meeting to order at approximately 8:33am.
Name Present or Absent
Dusty Farmer, Board Chair (Oshtemo Representative) Present
Jeff Sorensen (Cooper Representative) Present
Carol Dehaan, Treasurer (Cooper Representative) Present
Cheri Bell (Oshtemo Representative) Present
Bernie Mein (Oshtemo Representative) Present
Also present were: Building Official Garrett Reitenour, Attorney Jim Porter, Administrative Assistant Elvira
Oropeza, and Board Secretary Kyle Gibson.
2. Public Comments on Non-Agenda Items: There was no public comment.
3. Consent Agenda:
a. Meeting Minutes – March 2, 2023 Regular Meeting
b. February 2023 Financial Reports
A motion was made by Jeff Sorensen and supported by Bernie Mein to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Upon a voice vote, the motion was carried 5-0.
4. Consideration of Health Insurance Options:
Office Manager Gibson presented a proposal to the Board. Following deliberation, the Board directed Mr. Gibson
to compile a succinct list of the options available to the Authority, and provided several other leads to follow up
on. The Board intends to discuss the matter further at future meetings.
5. Consideration of Draft Fee Schedule:
A revised fee schedule was before the board. Cheri Bell voiced support for the revised fee schedule as presented,
but also wondered if it may be possible to establish reduced fees for worthy causes. Consensus was to discuss the
matter during the budget process. A motion was made by Jeff Sorensen and supported by Carol DeHaan to
approve the fee schedule as presented.
Upon a voice vote, the motion was carried 5-0.
6. Board Chair’s Report: Chair Farmer had nothing to report.
7. Other Business: No other business was brought before the Board.
8. Adjournment: Seeing and hearing no other business, and having exhausted the agenda, Board Chair Dusty Farmer
declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 9:38am.
Next Regular Board Meeting
March 23, 2023 | 8:30am | Public Meeting Room, Oshtemo Township Hall
Prepared By: KYLE GIBSON
Board Secretary & Office Manager
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Southwest Michigan Building Authority
7275 West Main Street
Kalamazoo MI 49009
269-585-4150
www.swmiba.org
Financial Reports for:
March 2023
1. Permit Revenue & Inspections Report
2. Budget Snapshot Report
3. Balance Sheet Report
4. Accounts Payable Detailed Disbursement Report
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SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN BUILDING AUTHORITY REVENUE / INSPECTIONS REPORT
Reporting Period: 3/1/2023 to 3/31/2023
Building Electrical Mechanical Plumbing Totals
Oshtemo 47 44 29 13 133
Revenue $13,320.00 $9,458.00 $2,979.00 $2,065.00 $27,822.00
YTD Oshtemo 86 101 79 29 295
YTD Revenue $28,200.00 $23,036.00 $13,462.30 $4,414.00 $69,112.30
Cooper 21 10 6 5 42
Revenue $12,008.00 $1,160.00 $690.00 $470.00 $14,328.00
YTD Cooper 32 24 27 11 94
YTD Revenue $14,611.00 $2,735.00 $3,296.00 $1,056.00 $21,698.00
Total Permits 68 54 35 18 175
Total Revenue $25,328.00 $10,618.00 $3,669.00 $2,535.00 $42,150.00
YTD Total Permits 118 125 106 40 389
YTD Total Revenue $42,811.00 $25,771.00 $16,758.30 $5,470.00 $90,810.30
Building Electrical Mechanical Plumbing Totals
Oshtemo Inpsections 129 60 56 31 276
Cooper Inspections 30 16 26 5 77
YTD Oshtemo Inspections 299 170 178 127 774
YTD Cooper Inspections 85 50 58 16 209
Total Inspections 159 76 82 36 353
YTD Total Inspections 384 220 236 143 983
Permit Revenue
Inspections
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400
500
$0.00
$10,000.00
$20,000.00
$30,000.00
$40,000.00
$50,000.00
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$70,000.00
2022 Revenue by Month 2023 Revenue by Month
2022 Inspections by Month 2023 Inspections by Month
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PERIOD ENDING 03/31/2023
% Fiscal Year Completed: 24.66
% BDGT
USED
AVAILABLE
BALANCE
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
03/31/2023
YTD BALANCE
03/31/2023
2023
GL NUMBER DESCRIPTION AMENDED BUDGET
Fund 569 – Building Authority
Revenues
Dept 000 – A&L, Balance Sheet Accounts
569-000-99999 Carryover 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total Dept 000 – A&L, Balance Sheet Accounts 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Dept 272 – Revenue Accounts
569-272-49100 Building Permits 210,000.00 28,928.00 16,733.00 181,072.00 13.78
569-272-49200 Electrical Permits 50,000.00 9,065.00 3,683.00 40,935.00 18.13
569-272-49300 Mechanical Permits 55,000.00 7,174.30 1,569.00 47,825.70 13.04
569-272-49400 Plumbing Permits 25,000.00 2,170.00 1,005.00 22,830.00 8.68
569-272-49500 Annual Permits 5,000.00 0.00 0.00 5,000.00 0.00
569-272-60701 FOIA Fees 500.00 61.60 23.10 438.40 12.32
569-272-62600 Building Services to Others 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
569-272-62701 Building Inspections 60,000.00 11,400.00 7,300.00 48,600.00 19.00
569-272-62702 Electrical Inspections 40,000.00 9,350.00 3,950.00 30,650.00 23.38
569-272-62703 Mechanical Inspections 45,000.00 7,750.00 2,550.00 37,250.00 17.22
569-272-62704 Plumbing Inspections 35,000.00 3,900.00 1,550.00 31,100.00 11.14
569-272-63000 Plan Review 35,000.00 14,050.00 4,980.00 20,950.00 40.14
569-272-66300 Bond Forfeitures and Bond Costs 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
569-272-66500 Interest on Investments 12,000.00 1,965.30 1,535.61 10,034.70 16.38
569-272-67300 Gain / Loss on Sale of Assets 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
569-272-67500 Miscellaneous Revenues 500.00 530.21 0.00 (30.21) 106.04
569-272-67700 Print / Copy Fees 1,500.00 82.00 44.00 1,418.00 5.47
569-272-67800 Postage / Shipping 100.00 0.00 0.00 100.00 0.00
Total Dept 272 – Revenue Accounts 574,600.00 96,426.41 44,922.71 478,173.59 16.78
TOTAL REVENUES 574,600.00 96,426.41 44,922.71 478,173.59 16.78
Expenditures
Dept 273 – Building Authority Expense Activity
569-273-70200 Salaries 194,000.00 44,067.61 14,785.51 149,932.39 22.72
569-273-70203 Construction Board of Appeals Stipend 325.00 0.00 0.00 325.00 0.00
569-273-70204 Board Member At Large Stipend 360.00 30.00 0.00 330.00 8.33
569-273-71002 Health Insurance 56,000.00 21,802.21 4,395.26 34,197.79 38.93
569-273-71003 Disability / Life Insurance 2,350.00 834.32 144.36 1,515.68 35.50
569-273-71004 Work Comp Insurance 1,200.00 1,014.00 0.00 186.00 84.50
569-273-71005 Payroll Taxes – FICA 14,841.00 3,375.49 1,132.53 11,465.51 22.74
569-273-71006 HSA 7,060.00 7,197.86 0.00 (137.86) 101.95
569-273-71009 Pension Plan 15,520.00 4,087.39 1,182.84 11,432.61 26.34
569-273-71101 In Lieu of Insurance 5,565.00 1,256.28 418.76 4,308.72 22.57
569-273-71102 Clothing Allowance 1,500.00 0.00 0.00 1,500.00 0.00
569-273-71103 Education / Membership Dues 4,000.00 1,245.00 900.00 2,755.00 31.13
569-273-71200 Employee Appreciation 300.00 300.00 0.00 0.00 100.00
569-273-72700 Supplies 4,000.00 840.65 263.78 3,159.35 21.02
569-273-72800 Postage / Shipping 2,000.00 85.17 17.78 1,914.83 4.26
569-273-72900 General Insurance 10,500.00 10,114.00 0.00 386.00 96.32
569-273-80100 Building Inspector 8,000.00 600.00 250.00 7,400.00 7.50
569-273-80200 Electrical Inspector 40,000.00 8,350.00 2,550.00 31,650.00 20.88
569-273-80300 Mechanical Inspector 40,000.00 9,500.00 3,150.00 30,500.00 23.75
569-273-80400 Plumbing Inspector 30,000.00 6,200.00 1,500.00 23,800.00 20.67
569-273-80500 Plan Review 30,000.00 9,030.00 2,955.00 20,970.00 30.10
569-273-80600 Consultants 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
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PERIOD ENDING 03/31/2023
% Fiscal Year Completed: 24.66
% BDGT
USED
AVAILABLE
BALANCE
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
03/31/2023
YTD BALANCE
03/31/2023
2023
GL NUMBER DESCRIPTION AMENDED BUDGET
Fund 569 – Building Authority
Expenditures
569-273-80700 Accounting / Audit Fees 10,500.00 960.00 390.00 9,540.00 9.14
569-273-80800 Legal Fees 7,000.00 150.00 150.00 6,850.00 2.14
569-273-80900 IT / Infrastructure 29,700.00 9,305.80 2,323.00 20,394.20 31.33
569-273-80901 IT / Software 8,900.00 2,556.00 139.00 6,344.00 28.72
569-273-80902 IT / Support 500.00 0.00 0.00 500.00 0.00
569-273-81000 New Hire Expenses 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
569-273-85000 Telephone 3,600.00 1,280.17 295.42 2,319.83 35.56
569-273-86000 Vehicle Gas / Maintenance 3,500.00 694.25 187.99 2,805.75 19.84
569-273-86100 Mileage 500.00 0.00 0.00 500.00 0.00
569-273-94000 Facility Rent 22,000.00 22,000.00 0.00 0.00 100.00
569-273-95500 Miscellaneous Expenditures 500.00 0.00 0.00 500.00 0.00
569-273-95600 Equipment / Maintenance 2,400.00 591.47 214.20 1,808.53 24.64
569-273-96401 Refund of Overpayment 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
569-273-96500 Bank Service Charges 720.00 107.50 0.00 612.50 14.93
569-273-96800 Depreciation Expense 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
569-273-97100 Capital Outlay 3,500.00 2,548.68 0.00 951.32 72.82
569-273-97200 Capital Outlay – Vehicle 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
569-273-99300 Interest / Penalty 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total Dept 273 – Building Authority Expense Activity 560,841.00 170,123.85 37,345.43 390,717.15 30.33
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 560,841.00 170,123.85 37,345.43 390,717.15 30.33
NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES 13,759.00 (73,697.44) 7,577.28 87,456.44 535.63
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 560,841.00 170,123.85 37,345.43 390,717.15 30.33
TOTAL REVENUES 574,600.00 96,426.41 44,922.71 478,173.59 16.78
Fund 569 – Building Authority:
NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES 13,759.00 (73,697.44) 7,577.28 87,456.44 535.63
TOTAL EXPENDITURES – ALL FUNDS 560,841.00 170,123.85 37,345.43 390,717.15 30.33
TOTAL REVENUES – ALL FUNDS 574,600.00 96,426.41 44,922.71 478,173.59 16.78
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Fund 569 Building Authority
GL Number Description Balance
*** Assets ***
569-000-00100 Cash – CKG – Mercantile Bank 321,183.60
569-000-00201 Cash – SAV – Consumers CU 25.00
569-000-00301 Cash – CD – Flagstar Bank 250,980.83
569-000-00302 Cash – CD – Consumers CU 152,049.71
569-000-00400 Cash – Imprest / Petty 250.00
569-000-14700 Accumulated Depreciation (43,844.20)
569-000-14799 Capital Assets Equipment 93,831.85
Total Assets 774,476.79
*** Liabilities ***
569-000-20200 Accounts Payable 6,465.39
569-000-25700 Accrued Payroll 3,718.79
569-000-26500 Performance Bonds 15,000.00
Total Liabilities 25,184.18
*** Fund Balance ***
569-000-39000 Fund Balance 822,990.05
Total Fund Balance 822,990.05
Beginning Fund Balance 822,990.05
Net of Revenues VS Expenditures (73,697.44)
Ending Fund Balance 749,292.61
Total Liabilities And Fund Balance 774,476.79
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Due Date 1099 Net Amount
City/State/Zip Disc. Date Disc. % Sep CK Discount
Ref # Address CK Run Date PO Hold Gross Amount
Vendor Code Vendor name Post Date Invoice Bank Invoice Description
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POST DATES 03/01/2023 – 03/31/2023
BOTH JOURNALIZED AND UNJOURNALIZED
PAID
GL NUMBER DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Paid
04/09/2023 N 77.89
SEATTLE WA, 98124-5184 / / 0.0000 N 0.00
2312 PO BOX 035184 03/13/2023 N 77.89
AMAZON AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 03/13/2023 1L37-FQ1M-6FPD SWBA SUPPLIES
569-273-72700 POWER STRIP SURGE PROTECTOR QTY 2 71.90
569-273-72700 SHIPPING 5.99
77.89
VENDOR TOTAL: 77.89
GL NUMBER DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Paid
03/31/2023 N 2,272.00
CHICAGO IL, 60680-9113 / / 0.0000 N 0.00
2301 PO BOX 809113 03/01/2023 N 2,272.00
AUNALYTICS AUNALYTICS, INC 03/01/2023 29979924 SWBA CLOUD HOSTING SERVICES APR 2023
569-273-80900 IT / Infrastructure 2,272.00
VENDOR TOTAL: 2,272.00
GL NUMBER DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Paid
03/28/2023 N 4,395.26
DETROIT MI, 48267-4416 / / 0.0000 N 0.00
2319 PO BOX 674416 03/16/2023 N 4,395.26
BCBS BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN 03/16/2023 007043238-0000 SWBA HEALTH INSURANCE MAY 2023 PREPAY
569-273-71002 Health Insurance 4,395.26
VENDOR TOTAL: 4,395.26
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City/State/Zip Disc. Date Disc. % Sep CK Discount
Ref # Address CK Run Date PO Hold Gross Amount
Vendor Code Vendor name Post Date Invoice Bank Invoice Description
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POST DATES 03/01/2023 – 03/31/2023
BOTH JOURNALIZED AND UNJOURNALIZED
PAID
GL NUMBER DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Paid
03/09/2023 N 30.00
ANN ARBOR MI, 48104-1354 / / 0.0000 N 0.00
CODE ENFORCEMENT SERVICES DIVISION 03/09/2023 N 30.00
117 N 1ST ST STE 70
2310
CWA CARLISLE WORTMAN ASSOCIATES 03/09/2023 2168463 SWBA REVIEW PB23-05-0052 501 N 9TH ST WALMAR569-273-80500 ADMINISTRATIVE SET UP 30.00
GL NUMBER DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Paid
03/09/2023 N 120.00
ANN ARBOR MI, 48104-1354 / / 0.0000 N 0.00
CODE ENFORCEMENT SERVICES DIVISION 03/09/2023 N 120.00
117 N 1ST ST STE 70
2311
CWA CARLISLE WORTMAN ASSOCIATES 03/09/2023 2168464 SWBA REVIEW PB22-05-0574 7504 STADIUM DR OFF569-273-80500 REVIEW REVISION / RESPONSE TO ARCH 120.00
VENDOR TOTAL: 150.00
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City/State/Zip Disc. Date Disc. % Sep CK Discount
Ref # Address CK Run Date PO Hold Gross Amount
Vendor Code Vendor name Post Date Invoice Bank Invoice Description
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POST DATES 03/01/2023 – 03/31/2023
BOTH JOURNALIZED AND UNJOURNALIZED
PAID
GL NUMBER DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Paid
04/05/2023 N 150.00
BRIGHTON MI, 48114 / / 0.0000 N 0.00
2308 9032 ROSEMARY LN 03/07/2023 N 150.00
CSC CODE SAVVY CONSULTANTS LLC 03/07/2023 2187 SWBA FA REVIEW PE23-05-0011 5304 W MAIN ST S569-273-80500 2022-0150-3 150.00
GL NUMBER DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Paid
04/12/2023 N 265.00
BRIGHTON MI, 48114 / / 0.0000 N 0.00
2313 9032 ROSEMARY LN 03/14/2023 N 265.00
CSC CODE SAVVY CONSULTANTS LLC 03/14/2023 2194 SWBA FA REVIEW PE23-05-0065 2345 N 10TH ST T569-273-80500 2023-042-1 265.00
GL NUMBER DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Paid
04/15/2023 N 1,380.00
BRIGHTON MI, 48114 / / 0.0000 N 0.00
2320 9032 ROSEMARY LN 03/17/2023 N 1,380.00
CSC CODE SAVVY CONSULTANTS LLC 03/17/2023 2206 SWBA FA REVIEW PE23-05-0077 2280 S 11TH ST O569-273-80500 2023-055-2 1,380.00
GL NUMBER DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Paid
04/19/2023 N 505.00
BRIGHTON MI, 48114 / / 0.0000 N 0.00
2321 9032 ROSEMARY LN 03/21/2023 N 505.00
CSC CODE SAVVY CONSULTANTS LLC 03/21/2023 2208 SWBA FA REVIEW PE23-05-0076 3680 STADIUM PAR569-273-80500 2023-054-1 505.00
GL NUMBER DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Paid
04/21/2023 N 505.00
BRIGHTON MI, 48114 / / 0.0000 N 0.00
2325 9032 ROSEMARY LN 03/22/2023 N 505.00
CSC CODE SAVVY CONSULTANTS LLC 03/22/2023 2209 SWBA FA REVIEW PE23-05-0068 5130 W MAIN ST K569-273-80500 2023-053-2 505.00
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City/State/Zip Disc. Date Disc. % Sep CK Discount
Ref # Address CK Run Date PO Hold Gross Amount
Vendor Code Vendor name Post Date Invoice Bank Invoice Description
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POST DATES 03/01/2023 – 03/31/2023
BOTH JOURNALIZED AND UNJOURNALIZED
PAID
VENDOR TOTAL: 2,805.00
GL NUMBER DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Paid
03/06/2023 Y 1,400.00
KALAMAZOO MI, 49009-8911 / / 0.0000 N 0.00
2303 6323 WINDDRIFT AVE 03/06/2023 N 1,400.00
GHECKMAN GARYAIRE, LLC 03/06/2023 2023-03-06-1 SWBA PLUMBING / MECHANICAL INSPECTIONS
569-273-80400 Plumbing Inspector 450.00
569-273-80300 Mechanical Inspector 500.00
569-273-80200 Electrical Inspector 450.00
1,400.00
GL NUMBER DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Paid
03/22/2023 Y 1,000.00
KALAMAZOO MI, 49009-8911 / / 0.0000 N 0.00
2322 6323 WINDDRIFT AVE 03/22/2023 N 1,000.00
GHECKMAN GARYAIRE, LLC 03/22/2023 2023-03-22-1 SWBA PLUMBING / MECHANICAL INSPECTIONS
569-273-80400 Plumbing Inspector 100.00
569-273-80300 Mechanical Inspector 900.00
1,000.00
VENDOR TOTAL: 2,400.00
GL NUMBER DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Paid
03/27/2023 N 59.00
PORTAGE MI, 49024 03/27/2023 0.0000 N 0.00
2328 839 LENOX DR 03/27/2023 N 0.00
MISC Hi-Tech Electric 03/27/2023 00037572 SWBA BD Payment Refund
569-272-49200 07. Residential Generator 9.00
569-272-62702 30. Inspection – Final 50.00
59.00
VENDOR TOTAL: 59.00
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City/State/Zip Disc. Date Disc. % Sep CK Discount
Ref # Address CK Run Date PO Hold Gross Amount
Vendor Code Vendor name Post Date Invoice Bank Invoice Description
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POST DATES 03/01/2023 – 03/31/2023
BOTH JOURNALIZED AND UNJOURNALIZED
PAID
GL NUMBER DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Paid
03/15/2023 N 30.00
PLAINWELL MI, 49080-9714 03/15/2023 0.0000 N 0.00
2314 66 10TH ST 03/15/2023 N 0.00
MISC HUTCHERSON CONSTRUCTION LLC 03/15/2023 00036633 SWBA BD Payment Refund
569-272-49100 06. Re-Roofing 30.00
VENDOR TOTAL: 30.00
GL NUMBER DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Paid
03/22/2023 N 381.86
KALAMAZOO MI, 49009-1332 / / 0.0000 N 0.00
2307 811 S DRAKE RD 03/07/2023 N 381.86
VISA MERCANTILE VISA 03/07/2023 2023-03-07-1 SWBA VISA BILL FEB 2023
569-273-86000 GAS 158.00
569-273-86000 CAR WASH MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION 29.99
569-273-80901 COGNITO FORMS SUBSCRIPTION 139.00
569-273-72700 PRESENTER REMOTE 37.09
569-273-72800 Postage / Shipping 17.78
381.86
VENDOR TOTAL: 381.86
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City/State/Zip Disc. Date Disc. % Sep CK Discount
Ref # Address CK Run Date PO Hold Gross Amount
Vendor Code Vendor name Post Date Invoice Bank Invoice Description
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POST DATES 03/01/2023 – 03/31/2023
BOTH JOURNALIZED AND UNJOURNALIZED
PAID
GL NUMBER DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Paid
03/06/2023 Y 1,200.00
COLDWATER MI, 49036-9553 / / 0.0000 N 0.00
2304 426 SARAH LN 03/06/2023 N 1,200.00
TTHATCHER MP SERVICES LLC 03/06/2023 2023-03-06-2 SWBA MECHANICAL / PLUMBING INSPECTIONS
569-273-80300 Mechanical Inspector 900.00
569-273-80400 Plumbing Inspector 300.00
1,200.00
GL NUMBER DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Paid
03/22/2023 Y 1,500.00
COLDWATER MI, 49036-9553 / / 0.0000 N 0.00
2323 426 SARAH LN 03/22/2023 N 1,500.00
TTHATCHER MP SERVICES LLC 03/22/2023 2023-03-22-2 SWBA MECHANICAL / PLUMBING INSPECTIONS
569-273-80300 Mechanical Inspector 850.00
569-273-80400 Plumbing Inspector 650.00
1,500.00
VENDOR TOTAL: 2,700.00
GL NUMBER DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Paid
03/16/2023 N 900.00
CHEBOYGAN MI, 49721-0070 / / 0.0000 N 0.00
C/O MATT CRONK 03/16/2023 N 900.00
PO BOX 70
2318
NMCOA NORTHERN MI CODE OFFICIALS ASSOC 03/16/2023 2023-03-16-1 SWBA 2023 MADCAD SUBSCRIPTION APPLICATION
569-273-71103 OSHTEMO 450.00
569-273-71103 COOPER 450.00
900.00
VENDOR TOTAL: 900.00
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Due Date 1099 Net Amount
City/State/Zip Disc. Date Disc. % Sep CK Discount
Ref # Address CK Run Date PO Hold Gross Amount
Vendor Code Vendor name Post Date Invoice Bank Invoice Description
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User: kgibson
DB: Smba
POST DATES 03/01/2023 – 03/31/2023
BOTH JOURNALIZED AND UNJOURNALIZED
PAID
GL NUMBER DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Paid
04/02/2023 N 73.38
CINCINNATI OH, 45263-3301 / / 0.0000 N 0.00
2326 PO BOX 633301 03/22/2023 N 73.38
ODP ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS 03/22/2023 302726402001 SWBA OFFICE SUPPLIES
569-273-72700 BANKER BOXES 73.38
VENDOR TOTAL: 73.38
GL NUMBER DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Paid
03/15/2023 N 150.00
KALAMAZOO MI, 49009-8210 / / 0.0000 N 0.00
2316 7275 W MAIN ST 03/15/2023 N 150.00
OSHTEMO OSHTEMO TOWNSHIP 03/15/2023 10173 SWBA LEGAL FEES 2022-Q4
569-273-80800 Legal Fees 150.00
VENDOR TOTAL: 150.00
GL NUMBER DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Paid
04/04/2023 N 214.20
CHICAGO IL, 60680-2815 / / 0.0000 N 0.00
2317 PO BOX 802815 03/16/2023 N 214.20
RICOH RICOH 03/16/2023 5066984113 SWBA MAR 2023 CONTRACT # 4470926
569-273-95600 MPC2504 BASE 2023-03-15 TO 2023-04-14 17.72
569-273-95600 MPC2504 BW READ 3.27
569-273-95600 MPC2504 COLOR READ 193.21
214.20
VENDOR TOTAL: 214.20
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Due Date 1099 Net Amount
City/State/Zip Disc. Date Disc. % Sep CK Discount
Ref # Address CK Run Date PO Hold Gross Amount
Vendor Code Vendor name Post Date Invoice Bank Invoice Description
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User: kgibson
DB: Smba
POST DATES 03/01/2023 – 03/31/2023
BOTH JOURNALIZED AND UNJOURNALIZED
PAID
GL NUMBER DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Paid
03/07/2023 N 390.00
PORTAGE MI, 49002-0507 / / 0.0000 N 0.00
2306 246 E KILGORE RD 03/07/2023 N 390.00
SIEGFRIED SIEGFRIED CRANDALL PC 03/07/2023 111250 SWBA ACCOUNTING SERVICES FEB 2023
569-273-80700 Accounting / Audit Fees 390.00
VENDOR TOTAL: 390.00
GL NUMBER DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Paid
04/01/2023 N 144.36
PHILADELPHIA PA, 19170-0001 / / 0.0000 N 0.00
2315 PO BOX 7247-0381 03/15/2023 N 144.36
SUN LIFE SUN LIFE FINANCIAL 03/15/2023 247757 SWBA LIFE INSURANCE APR 2023
569-273-71003 Disability / Life Insurance 144.36
VENDOR TOTAL: 144.36
GL NUMBER DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Paid
03/21/2023 N 145.42
CHICAGO IL, 60677-8000 / / 0.0000 N 0.00
2302 8020 SOLUTIONS CTR 03/06/2023 N 145.42
TELNET TELNET WORLDWIDE 03/06/2023 267380 SWBA PHONE MAR 2023
569-273-85000 Telephone 145.42
VENDOR TOTAL: 145.42
GL NUMBER DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Paid
04/14/2023 N 51.00
CINCINNATI OH, 45274-2596 / / 0.0000 N 0.00
2327 PO BOX 742596 03/27/2023 N 51.00
TMOBILE T-MOBILE 03/27/2023 977195739-17 SWBA MOBILE HOTSPOT USAGE MAR 2023
569-273-80900 IT / Infrastructure 51.00
VENDOR TOTAL: 51.00
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Due Date 1099 Net Amount
City/State/Zip Disc. Date Disc. % Sep CK Discount
Ref # Address CK Run Date PO Hold Gross Amount
Vendor Code Vendor name Post Date Invoice Bank Invoice Description
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User: kgibson
DB: Smba
POST DATES 03/01/2023 – 03/31/2023
BOTH JOURNALIZED AND UNJOURNALIZED
PAID
GL NUMBER DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Paid
03/28/2023 N 75.42
CHICAGO IL, 60680-1741 / / 0.0000 N 0.00
ATTN ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE 03/09/2023 N 75.42
PO BOX 88741
2309
ULINE ULINE 03/09/2023 160519140 SWBA SUPPLIES
569-273-72700 DISPOSABLE FACE MASKS QTY 12 BX 75.42
VENDOR TOTAL: 75.42
GL NUMBER DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Paid
03/06/2023 Y 1,000.00
MATTAWAN MI, 49071-9746 / / 0.0000 N 0.00
2305 38159 24TH ST 03/06/2023 N 1,000.00
WWILCOX WILLIAM WILCOX 03/06/2023 2023-03-06-3 SWBA ELECTRICAL INSPECTIONS
569-273-80200 Electrical Inspector 1,000.00
GL NUMBER DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Paid
03/22/2023 Y 1,350.00
MATTAWAN MI, 49071-9746 / / 0.0000 N 0.00
2324 38159 24TH ST 03/22/2023 N 1,350.00
WWILCOX WILLIAM WILCOX 03/22/2023 2023-03-22-3 SWBA ELECTRICAL INSPECTIONS
569-273-80200 Electrical Inspector 1,100.00
569-273-80100 Building Inspector 250.00
1,350.00
VENDOR TOTAL: 2,350.00
TOTAL – ALL VENDORS: 19,764.79
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Benefit Annual Cost Employee Annual Salary
Healthcare – Premiums $ 56,000.00 Building Official $ 88,428.00
Healthcare – Employer HSA $ 7,000.00 Office Manager $ 57,633.00
Cash in Lieu of Insurance $ 5,565.00 Administrative Assistant $ 47,672.00
LTD / STD / AD&D / Life Insurance $ 2,350.00 Total $ 193,733.00
Clothing Allowance $ 1,500.00
Retirement Contribution / Match $ 15,520.00
Employee Appreciation $ 300.00
Total $ 88,235.00
Ratio of Benefits / Salaries 0.455
SMBA Ratio of Benefits to Salaries for FY 2023
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x Amendment
Adjustment
GL # Description Type Current Budget YTD Balance Amended
Budget
Amendment
Amount
569-272-63000 Plan Review Revenue $ 35,000.00 $ 14,050.00 $ 40,000.00 $ 5,000.00
569-272-67500 Miscellaneous Revenues Revenue $ 500.00 $ 530.21 $ 600.00 $ 100.00
$ –
$ –
$ –
$ –
$ –
569-273-70203 Construction Board of Appeals StipExpenditure $ 325.00 $ – $ 975.00 $ 650.00
569-273-71004 Work Comp Insurance Expenditure $ 1,200.00 $ 1,014.00 $ 1,014.00 $ (186.00)
569-273-71006 HSA Expenditure $ 7,060.00 $ 7,197.86 $ 7,197.89 $ 137.89
569-273-72900 General Insurance Expenditure $ 10,500.00 $ 10,114.00 $ 10,114.00 $ (386.00)
569-273-85000 Telephone Expenditure $ 3,600.00 $ 1,280.17 $ 4,000.00 $ 400.00
569-273-80700 Accounting / Audit Fees Expenditure $ 10,500.00 $ 5,460.00 $ 12,500.00 $ 2,000.00
$ –
$ –
$ –
$ –
GL # Description Type
To align actual revenues with over budget accounts and provide for additional expected revenue.
To align actual expenses with over budget accounts and provide for additional expected expenditures.
Budget Adjustment Request
Totals $ – $ –
Describe Reason for Request:
Budget Amendment Request
Revenues ( $5,100.00 )
DR Amount CR Amount
Expenditures ( $2,615.89 )
4/20/2023
Budget Amendment / Adjustment Request Form
Southwest Michigan Building Authority
Request Type: Requested By:
Kyle Gibson, Office Manager
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SEBER TANS, PLC
CONSULTANTS & CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
555 W. Crosstown Parkway, Suite 304
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008 Phone (269) 343-8180
www.sebertans.com Fax (269) 343-5419
April 6, 2023
To the Township Board
Southwest Michigan Building Authority
We are engaged to audit the financial statements of the governmental activities, the business-type
activities, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information of Southwest Michigan
Building Authority (the Authority) for the year ended December 31, 2021. Professional Standards
require that we provide you with the following information related to our audit. We would also
appreciate the opportunity to meet with you to discuss this information further since a two-way
dialogue can provide valuable information for the audit process
Our Responsibility under U.S. Generally Accepted Auditing Standards
As stated in our engagement letter dated April 29, 2020, our responsibility, as described by
professional standards, is to express an opinion about whether the financial statements prepared by
management with your oversight are fairly presented, in all material respects, in conformity with U.S.
generally accepted accounting principles. Our audit of the financial statements does not relieve you or
management of your responsibilities.
Generally accepted accounting principles provide for certain required supplementary information (RSI)
to supplement the basic financial statements. Our responsibility with respect to required
supplementary information, which supplement(s) the basic financial statements, is to apply certain
limited procedures in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. However, the RSI will
not be audited and, because the limited procedures do not provide us with sufficient evidence to
express an opinion or provide any assurance, we will not express an opinion or provide any assurance
on the RSI
Planned Scope and Timing of the Audit
An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the
financial statements; therefore, our audit will involve judgment about the number of transactions to be
examined and the areas to be tested.
Our audit will include obtaining an understanding of the entity and its environment, including internal
control, sufficient to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements and to design
the nature, timing, and extent of further audit procedures. Material misstatements may result from (1)
errors, (2) fraudulent financial reporting, (3) misappropriation of assets, or (4) violations of laws or
governmental regulations that are attributable to the entity or to acts by management or employees
acting on behalf of the entity. We will generally communicate our significant findings at the conclusion
of the audit. However, some matters could be communicated sooner, particularly if significant
difficulties are encountered during the audit where assistance is needed to overcome the difficulties or
if the difficulties may lead to a modified opinion. We will also communicate any internal control related
matters that are required to be communicated under professional standards.
We expect to begin our audit in April/May and issue our report in June. Brian Krol is the engagement
partner and is responsible for supervising the engagement and signing the report or authorizing
another individual to sign it.
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Township Board
Southwest Michigan Building Authority
April 6, 2023
2
This information is intended solely for the use of the Authority Board and management of the
Township and is not intended to be and should not be used by anyone other than these specified
parties.
Very truly yours,
Seber Tans, PLC
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Fee Schedule Page 1 of 8 Revised DRAFT KG
Southwest Michigan Building Authority
7275 W Main St, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Phone: (269) 585‐4150
Email: info@swmiba.org
FEE SCHEDULE
This fee schedule applies to building permits, plan reviews, and miscellaneous fees.
Trade permits (Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing) have their own fee schedules listed within
the application forms.
Building Permit Base Fee
Building Valuation Data (BVD) Base Fee
Application Fee $50
$1 to $2,000 $75
$2,001 to $10,000 $75 plus $8 per $1,000 over $2,000
$10,001 to $100,000 $165 plus $3 per $1,000 over $10,000
$100,001 to $500,000 $435 plus $2 per $1,000 over $100,000
$500,001+ $1,235 plus $3 per $1000 over $500,000
Inspections One (1) inspection is included in the base fee.
Additional inspections are $100 each.
Notes
‐ The base permit fee is rounded to the nearest whole dollar.
Flat‐Rate Residential Fees
Item Fee
Swimming Pools $75
Swimming Pool Barriers $75
Re‐Roofing / Re‐Siding (Each) $125
Demolition $125
Mobile Home Setup (Applicable M/E/P permits must be obtained separately) $125
Window and Door Replacements (No change in size) $125
Solar Panel Installations $150
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Southwest Michigan Building Authority
7275 West Main Street
Kalamazoo MI 49009
269-585-4150
www.swmiba.org
MEMORANDUM
To: SMBA Board
From: Office Manager Kyle Gibson
Date: 17 APR 2023
Re: Request to Increase Credit Spending Limit for Office Manager
A request is hereby made to authorize Office Manager Gibson to request a credit spending limit increase from
Mercantile Bank / Visa up to the amount of $10,000.00. The current credit limit is $2,500.00. Granting the
request will allow some of SMBA’s monthly expenses, which are currently paid via check, to be enrolled in
auto-pay using Mr. Gibson’s card. The request does not authorize any additional spending not previously
authorized by the Board, and is intended simply to create flexibility in payment options.
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Summary of Options Relating to the Discussion of Health Care
As of 4/21/2023
Options:
1. Require employees to be enrolled in the BCBS plan if they are eligible (i.e. full-time employees),
do not offer an opt-out option.
a. Legal opinion? Are we required to offer an opt-out?
2. Offer a taxable cash payment in lieu of group coverage.
a. Wide range of options here. Could be based on what the Authority is currently spending
on healthcare, based on what the actual cost to employees would be, or some other
criteria.
3. Individual Coverage Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement (“ICHRA”).
4. Some other form of Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement.
Providers Contacted & Opinions / Suggestions:
1. Ted Hartleb Agency / Geoff Lansky
a. Recommended taxable cash payment in lieu of group coverage if the Authority is not
able to continue with the BCBS plan.
b. Advised that the administrative fees associated with an ICHRA would not be responsible
for such a small number of participants.
2. Burnham Flower
a. Not a viable option – group size.
3. Home Builders Association
a. Not a viable option.
4. Nulty Insurance
a. Submitted contact form submission on website, awaiting response.
5. Small Business Administration
a. Not a viable option.
6. West Michigan Health Insurance Pool (Used by Texas Township, AKA “Consortium” option).
a. Not a viable option – group size.
7. West Michigan Insurance Advisors LLC
a. Submitted contact form submission on website, awaiting response.
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Application for Board Member Appointment Page 1 of 2 Revised 2023-03-30 KG
Southwest Michigan Building Authority
7275 W Main St, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Phone: (269) 585-4150
Email: info@swmiba.org
APPLICATION FOR BOARD MEMBER APPOINTMENT
Are you interested in being appointed to the Board of Appeals or the Board of Directors? Use this form to submit your
application for consideration.
Name:
Ronald Farr
Home Street Address:
1226 107th Ave.
City, State, ZIP:
Otsego, Michigan 49078
Are you currently a resident of Oshtemo or Cooper Township?
☐ Yes ☑ No
If Yes, which township do you reside in?
☐ Oshtemo ☐ Cooper
Are you a citizen of the United States of America?
☑ Yes ☐ No
Are you at least 18 years old?
☑ Yes ☐ No
Email:
rrfarr895@aol.com
Phone:
(269) 370-2415
Which position are you interested in?
Board of Appeals
Why are you interested in this appointment?
I would like to assist SMBA and apply my knowledge and understanding of Codes and Standards (both Building and Fire)
with the Building Board of Appeals
What is your occupation?
Retired Fire Chief and former Michigan State Fire Marshal.
Do you hold a MI occupational license (Builder, Architect, Engineer, etc.)?
☐ Yes ☑ No
If yes, what is your MI occupational license number and expiration date?
Describe any relevant experience which would qualify you for appointment:
I am a Michigan Certified Fire Inspector and former Michigan Licensed Building Inspector (when I was employed with
Charter Township of Kalamazoo, MI
I am also an instructor for the Michigan Certified Fire Inspector training program teaching everything from basic
inspection practices, report writing, legal aspects of inspection law and building construction.
Application continues on next page
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Application for Board Member Appointment Page 2 of 2 Revised 2023-03-30 KG
Please provide up to 3 professional references that we can contact regarding your application.
Name Phone Email Relation / Relevance
Steven Sawyer (860) 908-4454 sfsawyer@outlook.com Friend/Fire Service
Greg McComb (269) 312-0927 gmccomb@oshtemo.org Friend/Co-worker – Fire
Service
Todd Kowalski (269) 720-8598 tckowalski@ktwp.org Friend/Co-worker – Fire
Service
*Attach any additional resume or supporting documentation you would like to have included with your application.*
I certify that the information I have provided above is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I confirm that
I am eligible to receive the appointment. I understand that the submission of this application does not necessarily mean
that I will receive the requested appointment. I authorize the Southwest Michigan Building Authority to retain this
application and the information therein on file indefinitely.
4/5/2023
Signature Date of Signing
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RONALD R. FARR
1226 107thAvenue ♦ Otsego, Michigan 49078
269-694-5345 [Home] 269-370-2415 [Cell] Email: RRFarr895@aol.com
WORK HISTORY
OSHTEMO TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT 4/2022—11/2022
Serve as Interim Fire Chief
UL – LLC 2011—2016
Lead Regulatory Engineer – Codes and Advisory Services
Highlights: Serve as the lead contact for out-reach programs for the fire service.
The key focus at this time pertains to smoke alarms and related issues such as the
UL Standards that regulate them. Also served as the Codes and Advisory Services
lead for submissions to NFPA Codes and Standards process.
STATE OF MICHIGAN – BUREAU OF FIRE SERVICES, Lansing, MI 2009—2011
State Fire Marshal
Highlights: Serve as the Director of the Bureau of Fire Services and oversee a
staff of 54 employees who are responsible for regulatory activities on State
Regulated Facilities, National Fire Incident Reporting, and fire training in the
State of Michigan.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP of KALAMAZOO, Kalamazoo, MI
Fire Chief 2003—2009
Highlights: Manage 83 employees in all areas of fire service activities including fire
suppression, fire training, fire prevention, public education and public relations.
Accountable for and manage a 1.8 million dollar operational and capital
improvements budget.
Deputy Chief 1997—2003
Fire Marshal 1978—1997
Detective / Patrol Officer 1972—1978
PLAINWELL FIRE DEPARTMENT Plainwell, MI
Paid-On-Call Firefighter, Fire Chief, and varied command positions 1967 – Present
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RONALD R. FARR
PAGE TWO
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Designed and implemented comprehensive Fire Prevention and Code Enforcement
Bureau for the Charter Township of Kalamazoo Fire Department; includes Public
Fire Education, Plan and Site Review, Fire Safety Inspections, Code Enforcement,
Fire Investigations and Fire Safety Training.
Instrumental in implementation of new Michigan Fire Inspector Training and
Certification Program for the MI Bureau of Fire Services; current Program
Coordinator and Instructor.
EDUCATION
Kalamazoo Valley Community College—Kalamazoo, MI, Music Major 1968—70
Grand Rapids Junior College—Grand Rapids, MI, General Studies 1967—68
Plainwell High School—Plainwell, MI 1967
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
MICHIGAN STATE POLICE
Fire & Arson Vehicle Fire Investigation
Fire Inspector Mobile Home Fire & Arson
Investigation
MICHIGAN FIRE FIGHTERS TRAINING COUNCIL
Fire Fighter Level I & II Fire Officer Level I, II &III
NATIONAL FIRE ACADEMY
Fire Risk Analysis Volunteer Fire Management
Public Fire Education Specialist
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RONALD R. FARR
PAGE THREE
OTHERS
Fire Protection Institute—Fire
Marshals Association of North
America
Arson Investigation—Criminal
Justice Training Institute
CERTIFICATIONS
NATIONAL and STATE
Fire Inspector, Level I & II—
NFPA
Plans Examiner—NFPA
Fire Fighter Level I & II— Fire
Fighters Training Council (FFTC)
Fire Officer Level I, II &III—FFTC
Fire Instructor—FFTC Fire Inspector—Office of Fire Safety
Medical First Responder—Dept of
Public Health (Former)
Police Officer (Retired)
Building Inspector & Plan
Reviewer (Former)—Bureau of
Construction Codes (for
Kalamazoo Township)
CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR for MICHIGAN FIRE FIGHTERS TRAINING COUNCIL
Fire Inspector Training Basic and Advanced Fire Fighter
Training
Fire Investigation Training Terrorist Awareness Training
INSTRUCTOR for STATE OF MICHIGAN, Bureau of Fire Services
Certified Fire Inspector Training
AFFILIATIONS
INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS
MI Fire Inspectors Society, Former
Secretary/Treasurer, Past President-
Life Member
National Fire Protection Association
Life Member
MI Chapter/ International Association
of Arson Investigators, Past President
International Fire Marshals Association (IFMA),
Past President 2001 and 2002
Fraternal Order of Police, Retired
Kalamazoo County Fire Chiefs Association
Fire and Life Safety Section—MI-Chiefs
MI Association Fire Chiefs
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RONALD R. FARR
PAGE FOUR
NFPA COUNCILS AND TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEES:
Standards Council – 2007/2011 Fire Code Committee (Former member)
Professional Qualifications for Fire
Inspector and Plan Examiner
Life Safety Code Committee—Public Assembly(Former member)
Standards for Volunteer Fire Service
Deployment, (Former member)
Development/Deployment Standard for Fire
Prevention Programs, Chair
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Kalamazoo High on Heroes
Scholarship Committee, Former
Member
Plainwell Band Boosters, Former
Vice President and Member
Plainwell Lions Club, Former
President and Member
PUBLICATIONS
NFPA Fire Protection Handbook, Fire Prevention Chapter, Co-Author
NFPA Inspection Manual, Fire Prevention Chapter, Co-Author
NFPA Fire and Life Safety Inspector’s Manual, Fire Prevention Chapter, Co-Author
NFPA Fire Journal
Fire Chief’s Handbook, Sixth Ed.
Society of Fire Protection Engineers Magazine, Fire Safety Education During
Inspections
PUBLIC SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
NATIONAL, STATE and REGIONAL
Fire Service Management Fire and Life Safety Issues—Current
Topics
Fire Service Ethics Fire Service Leadership
Fire Inspection Techniques Public Fire Education
Evaluating Your Community’s
Fire Service Delivery
Time Management for Fire
Marshal/Inspector
Public Assembly Safety and
Crowd Management
RONALD R. FARR
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PAGE FIVE
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
2022 MFIS Executive Board – Member Emiratis
2020 National Volunteer Fire Council – Life Achievement Award
2010 Fire Chief of the Year—MI Association of Fire Chiefs
2008 President’s Award for Excellence in Fire Prevention—MFIA
2006 Percey Bugbee Award for Notable, Significant and Enduring Contributions to
Fire Safety
2000 President’s Award—National Fire Protection Association
1998 Fire Fighter of the Year—Kalamazoo Township Fire Department
1994 Recognition for Outstanding Contributions in Reducing Arson in Michigan—MI
Arson Prevention Committee
1985 Fire Inspector of the Year—MI Fire Inspectors Society
Impressive record of contribution toward societal enrichment including:
Department of Homeland Security Fire Act Grant Criteria Development Team
Department of Homeland Security Fire Act Grant Program, Peer Review Group
IFMA Prevention Advocate and Resources Data Exchange Program, “Small Agency”
Olympics 2002, Team Manager for 30 fire inspectors assigned to Park City, UT
REFERENCES
Strong professional and personal references available.
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