07-21-1983
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CITY OF EDGEWATER
Building Code Board Regular Meeting
July 21, 198}
Minutes
The meeting was called to order by Mr. Howard, Interim Chairman, in the
conference area of the Community Center at 7:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members present: Mr. Howard, Mr. Cole and Mr. Vanzin. Members excused:
Mr. Hall and Mr. Troutner. Also present: Mrs. Taylor, Secretary
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Vanzin motioned to approve the minutes of the April 21, 1983 meeting.
Mr. Cole seconded the motion, which CARRIED 3-0.
Mr. Vanzin made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 1, 1983 meeting.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Cole and CARRIED 3-0.
OLD BUSINESS
Recommendation to Council for floor height of residential buildings -
Mr. Cole made a recommendation to submit the proposed draft of the ordinance
amending Sec. 1302.5 (g) governing the floor height of buildings to City
Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Vanzin and the motion CARRIED 3-0.
Mr. Howard said the new chairman of the Board should be present at the
Council meeting when this is on the agenda to present the Board's position
on this item.
Recommendation to Council for a
subcontractor for work performed
or re istered
Mr. Howard said this has been discussed many times. This recommendation
is to keep the building official from going out time after time to inspect,
which is a cost to the owner; it is not to penalize the owner/builder but to
see that he does comply with the codes.
Mr. Cole made a motion that they present this proposed ordinance to Council;
the motion was seconded by Mr. Vanzin.
The members commented that the building official has had to make several
trips to inspect a job, and on occasion has had to instruct the owner/builder
how to do the work. Mr. Howard said he felt the important thing here is the
health, safety and welfare of the general public. If an owner/builder builds
a house - one a year - for resale, the next person who buys it could be left
with something which is unsafe and does not meet the code. He felt there
should be qualified people to sign off on it.
The motion was passed 3-0.
NEW BUSINESS
Formulating By-Laws - Mr. Howard said there have been By-laws but they need
to be redrawn. The By-laws would regulate the board as to terms of office,
responsibilities, duties, etc. A copy of Ordinance No. 10-74 for the
Building Trades Examining Board of New Smyrna Beach was distributed to
the members for review, to be used as a guide. Mr. Howard suggested sending
a copy of this Ord. 10-74, together with a copy of the Planning and Zoning
By-laws, to the City Attorney for him to make a draft for the Board. Mr.
Howard said it was his understanding the Board served a dual purpose, as
a building code board and as a board of adjustments. The members agreed
to submit to the City Administrator New Smyrna Beach's Ordinance 10-74,
along with copies of the Standard Building Code, and ask her to submit
it to the City Attorney to correlate, research and prepare a draft of the
By-laws to meet the requirements of the City Ordinance and the Standard
Building Code.
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Mr. Cole was concerned about what would happen if a member quit the
Board and left an opening which could not be filled by another architect,
engineer, etc. from the City of Edgewater. Mr. Howard said that perhaps
the attorney could include in the By-laws that members could be from
within Volusia County, and not necessarily from Edgewater, or doing
business in Edgewater.
Mr. Cole motioned that Ordinance 10-74 from New Smyrna Beach, be submitted
to the City Administrator to be given to the City Attorney to research and
rough_~draft By-~aws to be reviewed by the Board before presenting to the
City Council. Submit also a copy of the Standard Building Code for review.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Vanzin and CARRIED 3-0.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS: Chairman, vice Chairman and Secretary
Mr. Howard nominated Mr. Doug Cole for Chairman. This nomination was
not seconded. Mr. Howard opened the floor for further nominations.
Mr. Vanzin nominated Mr. Bob Howard for Chairman. Mr. Cole seconded the
nomination. There were no further nominations. The nominations were
closed. Mr. Howard was elected Chairman by a vote of 2-0. Mr. Howard
voted No.
Mr. Howard opened the floor for nominations for Vice-Chairman. Mr. Vanzin
nominated Mr. Doug Cole, seconded by Mr. Howard. There were no further
nominations. Mr. Cole was UNANIMOUSLY elected as Vice Chairman.
Mr. Howard explained that the position of Secretary is required by the
Standard Building Code, but it is a position in title only. The floor
was opened for nominations. Mr. Cole nominated Mr. Fred Vanzin. Mr.
Howard seconded the nomination. There were no other nominations. Mr.
Vanzin was elected Secretary of the Board by a vote of 3-0.
Mr. Howard said that these officers would serve until Council gives the
Board a new election date and term of office.
MISCELLANEOUS
The members were advised that Mr. Bradshaw would no longer be serving as
Building Official after August 12.
Mr. Vanzin made a motion to recommend to the City Administrator that applicants
for the position of Building Official be orally interviewed by the Building
Code Board before the Board makes their recommendation to City Council.
Mr. Howard called for a vote of confidence in Joan Taylor to go to Council
with a recommendation that as long as she serves with the City that she
serves as secretary to the Building Code Board. Mr. Cole made the motion,
seconded by Mr. Vanzin and it CARRIED 3-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:02.
Minutes submitted by Joan Taylor
Building Code Board Regular Meeting, July 21, 1983
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