Iowa Automotive Recyclers
Board of Directors Meeting
July 28, 2013 5:30 pm
Page 7
Recyclers News Press
Members present:
Andy Wilken, Joel McCaw, Jeff Smid, Brent Nugent,
Mike Swift, Tom Quandt, Scott Frank, Tom Snyder,
David Hesmer, Mike Waterbury, Jodi Kunde, Sue
Schauls and Jim Piazza, Jr.
Executive Director Sue Schauls called the meeting to
order at 5:36 p.m. in the absence of President Tracy
Hurst.
Iowa Affidavit Rule being investigated by DOT.
Scott recapped the history of the affidavit in that IAR
was told by DOT (in a conference call) that an affida-
vit system was being investigated to be developed by
the DOT this year and they knew the IAR wanted to
be part of the process.
An affidavit rule would allow an automotive recycler to
take an older vehicle WITHOUT TITLE as long as the
person presenting the vehicle to the licensed recycler
was willing to swear by affidavit that they are the right-
ful owner of the vehicle. Then the auto recycler would
be able to purchase (by check) that vehicle for parts
and scrap metal. The affidavit would be transacted at
the courthouse in lieu of title to obtain a junking certifi-
cate.
Auto Data Direct (ADD) prepared a Draft of an affida-
vit law that also included codifying NMVTIS reporting
in Iowa for enforcement purposes. That Draft 1 was
sent out for review to the IAR Board. Comments re-
ceived from Board members were incorporated into a
second Draft 2. Board members appear to be satis-
fied with Draft 2 and feel like it has been simplified
and is beneficial to recyclers and closed up some
loopholes.
After much discussion, Tom S. made a motion that
Draft 2 be delivered to the DOT and the Attorney
General and set up meetings to discuss with the DOT
and AG with legislative committee or a small group.
Mike S. seconded the motion; motion carried. Jim
Piazza Jr. will deliver the document and arrange the
meeting(s).
Harmari System
– Sue said the IIADA would like to
know soon if we are planning to co-purchase the
Hamari system for the DOT. We would be committed
to a one-time fee for monthly reports for one quarter.
After some discussion, Mike S. made a motion to allo-
cate approximately $1100 to pay for 50% of a report
from the HAMARI system for DOT enforcement of ille-
gal parties. Tom S. seconded the motion; motion car-
ried.
PAC Fund
– Jim reported that since we are in a non-
election year, there has not been a lot of activity. He
recommends giving more contributions this fall and he
will put his suggestions in writing and get that out to
the board members.
Scholarship Fund
- Jodi said all the scholarship
checks have been mailed to the colleges of the recipi-
ents. She is already looking ahead to the March 2014
deadline having moved it to March 15, 2014 rather
than the end of March. This will accommodate getting
the recipients to the Summer Outing and some other
promotional opportunities.
Newsletter
– Sue said it is going well and advertisers
seem to be happy with it.
The next meetings will be determined at a later day
but will include meetings in Des Moines, Waterloo and
Spencer.
Jeff made a motion to adjourn with a 2
nd
from David.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:41 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
Jeff Smid
Jeff Smid, Secretary
