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01-29-1998 CITY OF EDGEWATER CONSTRUCTION REGULATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 29, 1998 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Sid Corhern called to order the regular meeting of the Construction Regulation Board (CRB) on Thursday, January 29, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Development Conference Room. ROLL CALL: Members present were Chairman Sid Corhern, Michael Bosse, Bob Howard, Woody Tindall, and Gary Madole. Also present was Lynne Plaskett, Acting Director of Community Development, and Tonya Elliott, Board Coordinator. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Chairman Corhern asked for a motion to approve the minutes of July 29, 1997. Mr. Howard so moved. Seconded by Mr. Tindall. Motion CARRIED 5-0. ELECTION OF OFFICERS: Chairman Corhern said since this was the first meeting of the year the Board needed to elect new officers. He said he was the chairman by default since the previous chairman had resigned. He then opened the floor for nominations of chairman and vice chairman. Mr. Howard moved that Sid Corhern be elected to the office of chairman. Seconded by Mr. Bosse. There being no other nominations, Mr. Corhern was elected as chairman. Mr. Howard moved that Mr. Bosse be elected vice chairman. Seconded by Mr. Tindall. There being no other nominations, Mr. Bosse was elected as vice chairman. Chairman Corhern then appointed Mr. Howard to run the meeting in the absence of a chairman and vice chairman. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None at this time. NEW BUSINESS: 1) Update on Unified Building Code (UBC) Committee - Chairman Corhern turned the meeting over to Mrs. Plaskett. Mrs. Plaskett gave a brief history of the UBC, and the different organizations that have been involved with the process over the years. She said the purpose of the meeting was to make a recommendation to City Council to adopt the new codes and amendments. Mrs. Plaskett handed out the latest UBC amendments and gave a brief explanation of the changes made at the last committee meeting. Chairman Corhern asked if there were any questions. Construction Regulation Board Minutes January 29, 1998 Page -02- Mr. Bosse said that on page 6, section 104.15 was a violation of the Standard Fire Prevention Code. Mrs. Plaskett said that the UBC committee had discussed that issue. Chairman Corhern said generally how it would be handled is if there were a conflict the more restrictive rule would prevail. Mr. Bosse said on page 4, 101.6 Main Disconnects, exception A, which provides for outside access endangers fire fighters. Mrs. Plaskett said the UBC committee had also discussed that issue at length and asked Mr. Bosse what he would like her to do. Mr. Bosse said he would like to get clarification from the Edgewater Fire Department. Mrs. Plaskett stated that Fire Chief Vola had attended the meetings representing Volusia County Fire Fighters Association and had no problems with this amendment, but suggested language (amendment) be added. Chairman Corhern asked it there were any further comments, being none he asked for a motion to recommend approval of the codes and amendments with the exception of the conflict on page 6 section 104.15, and that the Edgewater Fire Department to review and comment on page 4, 101.6, exception A. Mr. Howard said he feels like the Board is being rushed, and would like to wait until the next meeting to make a decision after the conflicts have been addressed. Mrs. Plaskett said the Board was not being rushed that this has been an ongoing process. The intent was that all of the cities and county would adopt the 97 codes and amendments approximately at the same time. She suggested they adopt the code with the exception of the items in conflict. After further discussion, Mr. Tindall moved to recommend adoption with the exception of Item 101.6 exception A, and Item 104.15. Seconded by Mr. Madole. Motion CARRIED 3-2. Mr. Bosse and Mr. Howard voted no. Mrs. Plaskett asked Mr. Bosse and Mr. Howard (for her own understanding) why they voted no. Mr. Bosse said he was voting no because of the exceptions. If there is a need to have a uniform code and these things need to be changed then the code needs to be changed not make up a bunch of separate amendments. Mr. Howard said he would have liked to get an opinion from the Fire Department first, then go to Council with the Boards recommendations. 2) Review of applications for appointment to CRB - positions vacant: a) Florida licensed electrical, plumbing or air conditioning contractor; b) Florida licensed property or casualty agent. Chairman Corhern said there were three (3) application, Charlie Cobb, who does not live in the city but has his business Construction Regulation Board Minutes January 29, 1998 Page -03- located in the city, qualifies as the insurance agent; Ed Fahey, Riverside Electric, and Larry Loeffler, Smokey's Electric, who both qualify as a licensed contractor. Mr. Bosse made a motion to recommend Charlie Cobb be appointed. Seconded by Mr. Howard. Motion CARRIED 5-0. Mr. Bosse made a motion to recommend Larry Loeffler be appointed. Seconded by Mr. Howard. Motion CARRIED 5-0. Chairman Corhern said he would like to sent a certificate of appreciation to Mrs. Swiney and Mr. Ogram for serving on the Board. All the members were in agreement. 3) Discuss the hiring procedures for the positions of Director of Community Development, and Building Official - Mrs. Plaskett said that staff wanted to keep the Board informed on the status of filling these positions, and briefly explained the procedure. There was some discussion on who would advise the Board should an appeal take place, and the possibility of the Board reviewing and recommending to Council the hiring of the Building Official. Mrs. Plaskett said she would address both issues with the City Manager ADJOURN: There being no further business to come before the Board a motion to adjourn was made and seconded. Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. Minutes respectfully submitted by: Tonya Elliott, Board Coordinator h:\tonya\crb\minutes\jan29.98 . . '-' ....., CITY OF EDGEWATER CONSTRUCTION REGULATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 29, 1998 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Sid Corhern called to order the regular meeting of the Construction Regulation Board (CRB) on Thursday, January 29, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Development Conference Room. ROLL CALL: Members present were Chairman Sid Corhern, Michael Howard, Woody Tindall, and Gary Madole. Also Present Plaskett, Acting Director of Community Development, Elliott, Board Coordinator. Bosse, Bob were Lynne and Tonya APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Chairman Corhern asked for a motion to approve the minutes 29, 1997. Mr. Howard so moved. Seconded by Mr. Tindall. CARRIED 5-0. of July Motion ELECTION OF OFFICERS: Chairman Corhern said since this was the first meeting of the year the Board needed to elect new officers. He said he was the chairman by default since the previous chairman had resigned. He then opened the floor for nominations of chairman and vice chairman. Mr. Howard moved that Sid Corhern be elected to the office of chairman. Seconded by Mr. Bosse. There being no other nominations, Mr. Corhern was elected as chairman. Mr. Howard moved that Mr. Bosse be elected vice chairman. Seconded by Mr. Tindall. There being no other nominations, Mr. Bosse was elected as vice chairman. Chairman Corhern then appointed Mr. Howard to run the meeting in the absence of a chairman and vice chairman. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None at this time. NEW BUSINESS: 1) Update on Unified Building Code (UBC) Committee - Chairman Corhern turned the meeting over to Mrs. Plaskett. Mrs. Plaskett gave a brief history of the UBC, and the different organizations that have been involved with the process over the years. She said the purpose of the meeting was to make a recommendation to City Council to adopt the new codes and amendments. Mrs. Plaskett handed out the latest UBC amendments and gave a brief explanation of the changes made at the last committee meeting. Chairman Corhern asked if there were any questions. '-" """" Construction Regulation Board Minutes January 29, 1998 Page -02- Mr. Bosse said that on page 6, section 104.15 was a violation of the Standard Fire Prevention Code. Mrs. Plaskett said that the UBC committee had discussed that issue. Chairman Corhern said generally how it would be handled is if there is a conflict the more restrictive rule would prevail. Mr. Bosse said on page 4, 101.6 Main Disconnects, exception A, which provides for outside access endangers fire fighters. Mrs. Plaskett said the UBC committee had also discussed that issue at length and asked Mr. Bosse what he would like her to do. Mr. Bosse said he would like to get clarification from the Edgewater Fire Department. Mrs. Plaskett stated that Fire Chief Vola had attended the meetings representing Volusia County Fire Fighters Association and had no problems with this amendment, but suggested language (amendment) be added. Chairman Corhern asked it there were any further comments, being none he asked for a motion to recommend approval of the codes and amendments with the exception of the conflict on page 6 section 104.15, and that the Edgewater Fire Department to review and comment on page 4, 101.6, exception A. Mr. Howard said he feels like the Board is being rushed, and would like to wait until the next meeting to make a decision after the conflicts have been addressed. Mrs. Plaskett said the Board was not being rushed, that this has been a ongoing process. The intent was that all of the cities and county would adopt the 97 codes and amendments approximately at the same time. She suggested they adopt the code with the exception of the items in conflict. After further discussion, Mr. Tindall moved to recommend adoption with the exception of Item 101.6 exception A, and Item 104.15. Seconded by Mr. Madole. Motion CARRIED 3-2. Mr. Bosse and Mr. Howard voted no. Mrs.Plaskett asked Mr. Bosse and Mr. Howard (for her own understanding) why they voted no. Mr. Bosse said he was voting no because of the exceptions. If there is a need to have a uniform code and these things need to be changed then the code needs to be changed not make up a bunch of separate amendments. Mr. Howard said he would have liked to get an opinion from the Fire Department first, then go to Council with the Boards recommendations. 2) Review of applications for appointment to CRB - positions vacant: a) Florida licensed electrical, plumbing or air conditioning contractor; b) Florida licensed property or casualty agent. Chairman Corhern said there were three (3) application, Charlie Cobb, who does not live in the city but has his business -- .'w' ..""", Construction Regulation Board Minutes January 29, 1998 Page -03- located in the city, qualifies as the insurance agent; Ed Fahey, Riverside Electric, and Larry Loeffler, Smokey's Electric, who both qualify as a licensed contractor. Mr. Bosse made a motion to recommend Charlie Cobb be appointed. Seconded by Mr. Howard. Motion CARRIED 5-0. Mr. Bosse made a motion to recommend Larry Loeffler be appointed. Seconded by Mr. Howard. Motion CARRIED 5-0. Chairman Corhern said he would like to sent a certificate of appreciation to Mrs. Swiney and Mr. Ogram for serving on the Board. All the members were in agreement. 3) Discuss the hiring procedures for the positions of Director of Community Development, and Building Official - Mrs. Plaskett said that staff wanted to keep the Board informed on the status of filling these positions, and briefly explained the procedure. There was some discussion on who would advise the Board should an appeal take place, and the possibility of the Board reviewing and recommending to Council the hiring of the Building Official. Mrs. Plaskett said she would address both issues with the City Manager ADJOURN: There being no further business to come before the Board a motion to adjourn was made and seconded. Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. Minutes respectfully submitted by: Tonya Elliott, Board Coordinator h:\tonya\crb\minutes\jan29.98