Minutes of a Meeting of the
COUNCIL of the
APPLIED SCIENCE TECHNOLOGISTS AND TECHNICIANS OF BC
April 6, 2016
CONFERENCE CALL
Present:
Heather Andreychuk, AScT
Todd Blackstock, AScT
Rob Campbell, BSc, PEng
Sarah Campden, CTech, RTMgr
Brian Carr, PhD
James Coble, MA
Jeff Collins, AScT
Russell Dobie, AScT
Edzel Escala, AScT
Kai Hui, AScT
Trent Reid, CTech
Dave Rutherford, AScT, BCLS, CLS
Keith Trulson, AScT, Eng.L
Absent:
Dmitri Gulak, AScT, PQS, MRICS
David Sparanese, AScT, CPWI 3
Staff:
Cindy Aitken
Charles Joyner, AScT
Jason Jung, AScT
John Leech, AScT, CAE
Manager, Governance & Events
Registrar
Manager, Professional Practice & Development
Chief Executive Officer
Guests
Anne English, PEng
Tony Chong, PEng
CEO and Registrar, APEGBC
Chief Regulatory Officer and Deputy Registrar
1. Call to Order
President Keith Trulson, serving as Chair, called the meeting to order at 4:05 pm. The Chair
conducted a roll call and declared the meeting had a quorum.
2. Approval of Agenda
The Agenda was received with an amendment to reverse the order of the Agenda items.
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That the Agenda of Council of April 6th, 2016 be approved as amended.
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4. INFORMATION AGENDA
GOAL #8 – GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
4.8.1 ASTTBC-PI Member Concerns re Special Levy – Resolution of the Matter
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Council received for information a Report on the ASTTBC-PI Member Concern on the Special
Levy – Resolution of the Matter. CEO John Leech reported that the matter was concluded to
ASTTBC’s satisfaction and that no further action is required.
 The Chair asked and Council agreed that the meeting move to an IN-CAMERA MEETING.
During the In-Camera Session Council considered the outcome of the Settlement Hearing. In
addition to details of the Hearing the CEO reported the interest of the ASTTBC-PI member to have
ASTTBC convene a meeting of members to discuss the status of marketing initiatives and the
application of the Special Levy.
 The Chair asked and Council agreed that the meeting move to an OPEN MEETING
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a) That the matter of the ASTTBC-PI member who sought a refund of the Property
Inspection Special Levy through Small Claims Court which was resolved at a
Settlement Conference to ASTTBC’s satisfaction be received for information.
b) That the CEO advise the ASTTBC-PI member that a meeting of PI members
will be organized before mid May 2016 to address the status of the Special Levy
and other matters of interest to ASTTBC-PI members.
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3. ACTION AGENDA
GOAL #8 – GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
3.8.1 ASTTBC – APEGBC Joint Board – Amendments to Terms of Reference
Council considered the ASTTBC-APEGBC Joint Board – possible Amendments to the Terms of
Reference.
 The Chair asked and Council agreed that the meeting move to an IN-CAMERA MEETING.
During the In-Camera Session Council considered the question of how meetings of the Joint Board
are cancelled or postponed.
 The Chair asked and Council agreed that the meeting move to an OPEN MEETING.
Council agreed that ASTTBC’s concern on the process by which Joint Board meetings are
postponed or cancelled will be brought to the attention of the Joint Board at the next meeting.
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GOAL #2 – RIGHTS TO PRACTICE
3.2.2 Electrical Work Practitioner Program Court Decision and ASTTBC Response
Council received for information a Report on the Electrical Work Practitioner Program – ASTTBC
Response to Decision & Reasons for Judgment. Council also received the Supreme Court of British
Columbia Reasons for Judgment dated March 18, 2016.
 The Chair asked and Council agreed that the meeting move to an IN-CAMERA MEETING.
During the In-Camera Session Council discussed the information presented and considered options
available to ASTTBC.
 The Chair asked and Council agreed that the meeting move to an OPEN MEETING.
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That the Executive Committee, in consultation with the CEO and ASTTBC legal
counsel, be authorized to respond to the decision of the Court on the matter of the
ASTTBC – BC Safety Authority Electrical Work Practitioner Program. FURTHER,
unless information emerges before the deadline to file an Appeal that warrants a
different response, the CEO is directed to ask legal counsel to file an appeal on the
Reasons for Judgment.
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3.2.1 PTech – Phase 2 Implementation and PTech to EngL Proposal
Council received for information a Report on the ASTTBC proposed PTech Phase 2
Implementation model including PTech to EngL – Special Consideration Pathway Proposed by
APEGBC. Council also received an ASTTBC Implementation of PTech document which included
a proposed flow chart and two other charts to help define and provide details of the proposed
model.
 The Chair asked and Council agreed that the meeting move to an IN-CAMERA MEETING.
During the In-Camera Session Council discussed the APEGBC proposal in the context of the
bigger picture of ASTTBC members’ rights to practice and ASTTBC Practice Guidelines.
 The Chair asked and Council agreed that the meeting move to an OPEN MEETING.
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That the following statement be approved:
a) That ASTTBC Council thank APEGBC for proposing a special consideration
pathway for PTech to acquire Eng.L registration. ASTTBC supports in
principle APEGBC’s initiative to provide an expedited application process for
a PTech wishing to achieve an Eng.L designation with APEGBC.
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b) That the attached ASTTBC Implementation of PTech and Flow Chart document
– Phase II – be approved in principle.
c) That ASTTBC Council’s framework for Phase II of the PTech Implementation
be provided to the ASTTBC-APEGBC Joint Board for consideration.
d) That ASTTBC Council supports in principle the proposal to offer an expedited
PTech to Eng.L bridge program as generally detailed in the ASTTBC/APEGBC
Laddering and Bridging Model Flow Chart and APEGBC/ASTTBC
Competency Based Structure Model chart.
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5.
Other Business
President Trulson invited Ann English to address the meeting however technical issues precluded
Ann from speaking to the meeting. An apology was extended to Ann and Tony.
No other business to report. President Trulson thanked everyone for their participation in the
meeting.
6.
Date of next Meeting:
The next Council Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 26th, 2016 at the Sheraton Guildford
Hotel, Surrey.
All Council are encouraged to attend the ASTTBC Annual General Meeting & Conference on
Friday, May 27th, 2016 at the Sheraton Guildford Hotel, Surrey.
7.
Adjournment
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That the meeting adjourn at 5:40 pm.
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Keith Trulson, AScT Eng.L
President
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Sarah Campden, CTech, RTMgr
Secretary -Treasurer
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