Bureau of Pipefitters, Refrigeration Technicians and Sprinkler Fitters Meeting - 5.20.26

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Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025, all Bureau members and staff appeared in the videoconference. Public access was provided via videoconference or telephone connection. The Chair informed all attendees that the Bureau meeting was being recorded via Microsoft Teams and that by remaining in the meeting they are consenting to being recorded. The Chair informed all attendees of the following meeting protocols to comply with the Open Meeting Laws:

Meeting called to order by the Chair at approximately 10:00 AM, followed by roll call, the Chair asked that members identify themselves and whom they represent:

Roll Call

Approval of meeting minutes

MOTION by Brian Kelly and SECOND by Dennis Allen to approve the Minutes of the Open Meeting for March 18, 2026. 

A roll call vote was conducted, and the motion was approved as follows:

Executive Director Report, 

None

Board Counsel Report,

 None

Discussion 

• Bureau Applications for Examination to review.

Thomas Flynn – Denied 

Applicant was present and stated that he needs one more renewal in order to make it to retirement and that he is paid more based on his possession of this license and other professional licenses.  He recently delayed his retirement due to changed personal circumstances.  The board noted that an apprentice who does work covered by licensing requirements needs to be working under the supervision of a master or journeyman refrigeration technician.  The applicant is not working under the supervision of a licensee but may be doing work for which a refrigeration license is not required.  The board did not find there to be adequate grounds for granting the renewal.

MOTION by Brian Nicholas and SECOND by Brian Kelly to deny Mr. Flynn to renew his refrigeration apprentice license.

A roll call vote was conducted, and the motion was approved as follows:

• Discussion of Updated CORI Policy: Approved

The Bureau members reviewed the updated CORI Policy and discussed the scope of the policy and its operational implementation.

MOTION by Sharon Orr and SECOND by Justin Fishlin to approve the CORI Policy. 

A roll call vote was conducted, and the motion was approved as follows:

Jurisdictional Report by the Office of Public Safety and inspection

• David Vandal presented the report.

Open Session for Topics Not Reasonably Anticipated by Chair 48 Hours in Advance of Meeting.

None 

Adjourn

• A motionwas made by Brian Kelly toadjourn the meeting, SECOND Dennis Allen.  The meeting was adjourned at around 10:47 a.m.

A roll call vote was conducted, and the motion was approved as follows:

1. Open Meeting Called to Order
   1. Note Meeting Recording 
   2. Role Call by Chair for Quorum

2. Approval of Meeting Minutes
   1. Wednesday March 18, 2026, Public Meeting 
3. Executive Director Report
4. Board Counsel Report 
5. Discussion
   1. Bureau Apprentice License Renewals
   2. Review/Discussion/Vote on Updated Bureau CORI Policy
6. Jurisdictional Report by the Office of Public Safety and Inspection
7. Open Session for Topics Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chair 48 Hours in Advance of meeting 

Adjournment

If you need reasonable accommodation to participate in the meeting, please reach out to Cheryl Yebba at 617-701-8711. While the Board will do its best to accommodate you, certain accommodation may not be available if requested immediately before the meeting.