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CITY OF EDGEWATER
BUILDING CODE BOARD MEETING
June 19, 1979
Mr. Milan Griffith stated that the recorder was malfunctioning
and he restated the happenings for the first few minutes of
the meeting.
ROLL CALL:
Doug Cole
Joe Troutner
Gene Harris
Milan Griffith
Present
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Guests:
John Zeller, Paul Loeffler, Mayor Christy
Mr. Griffith stated that the first item on the agenda was
the choice of Chairman and Vice Chairman of the board.
Milan Griffith was named Chairman; Joe Troutner wa? named
Vice Chairman.
The adoption of two additional code books was tabled until
the next meeting.
The board's name change was discussed. It was decided to
change the name to "Building Code Adjustments and Appeals
Board", which passed 4-0.
An additional member for the board was discussed. Paul
Loeffler's name was nominated. He agreed to work with us
if there is no conflict. A letter is going to be sent to
the Council to that effect.
There was a discussion about "Out Law Contractors": that
is non-licensed contractors, who are contracting or building
homes under the owner/builder situation, then selling the
houses. What are we going to do to help the inspector con-
trol this?
There was discussion about some of the violations that are
taking place.
Mayor Christy stated that a l~tter should be sent to the
Council. He added that if he was given a list of the places,
he would go out and look at them.
It was discussed that the board as a group should look into
these things, not one individual. Also the owner/builder
situations should be checked on. The Building Official
should check these things before permits are issued. Nev
Smyrna Beach has refused to issue permits to some people,
because they know they are building houses to sell under
the owner/builder title.
There ~as discussion about a man ~ho works for the State
who checks these things out and issues citations to the
violators. .
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Mr. Griffith suggested that the board members bring in a
list of locations where certain violations exist and the
board will look into it, instead of any individual doing it.
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Mr. Cole suggested that we write a letter to Mr. Murphy
about the forms he is using for the owner/builder and
the violations, because we won't meet for another month
and something should be done. The foundation is the most
critical part of a structure and these violations are going
on every day.
Mayor Christy suggested that the board send their recommenda-
tions to Mr. Murphy and if they get no results, then they can
go to the Council.
Mr. Harris made a motion that this letter be written, being
seconded by Mr. Troutner. Said motion CARRIED.
The letter to be worded in such a way that the members of
the board have seen violations as far as the footers- of
buildings and we would like him to see to it that these
things don't happen. The code that we have should be
enforced.
The board members discussed meeting more often than each
month.
Paul Loeffler suggested that each of the members make a
list of grievances to go over at the next meeting.
Different requirements were discussed and some changes that
have been made in the Ordinances. Mayor Christy asked if the
board members got a copy of the new Ordinance regarding septic
tanks and said that he would get them a copy of this. He read
from an Ordinance that was adopted in April of 1979 in regard
to the floor heights of buildings.
Mayor Christy spoke to the board about getting together with
the City Engineer and discussing some of these things with
him. At this time there was discussion about the future
growth of the City.
Mr. Griffith stated that we are getting way off the subject,
he stated that if the board wants to meet more often he will
have to check to see if they can get in City Hall to meet.
We should have our lists of locations ready for the meeting.
The last item for discussion is about the sewer line situation
in Florida Shores. Mr. Griffith stated that he was told at the
Health Department to put his stake out at the back of the lot.
This was the first he had heard of this, in the past the stake
had always been put out in the front.
The discussion among the board members continued about this
and they wanted to know who authorized this change.
The tape ran out but was not turned over; some of the dis-
cussion on this was missed.
Mayor Christy again stated that the board should have the
City Engineer come to a meeting.
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There was discussion about the number of members the
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board has and also the professions the members should
be chosen from. The Mayor said they should have a secre-
tary at the meetings to run the tape recorder.
Mr. Griffith stated that he has no other items on the
agenda and he entertained a motion for adjournment.
Mr. Harris made a motion to adjourn, being seconded by
Mr. Troutner. Said motion CARRIED.
Adjourned
Minutes typed by:
Debbie Sigler
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