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05-10-2000 Noy Noe City of Edgewater Construction Regulation Board Public Hearing/Regular Meeting Community Development, Conference Room Wednesday, May 10, 2000 5:30 p.m. I Community Development AGENDA 139 East Park Avenue CALL TO ORDER Chairman Bosse ROLL CALL Board Coordinator NEW MEMBER INTRODUTION Chairman Bosse 1) Andrew Hunt, Electrician 2) John Gaffney, General Contractor 3) Don Slaney, Citizen at Large APPROVAL OF MINUTES July 27, 1999 Chairman Bosse SWEARING IN OF WITNESSES PUBLIC HEARING 1) Appeal by Vaughn W. Crile, 735 Air Park Road, Dennis I. Fischer Section 411.7.1 of the Standard Building Code Chairman Bosse 1997 Edition regarding requirement of a two (2) hour firewall on any exterior wall less than thirty (30) feet to any property line. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None at this time. NEW BUSINESS 1) Election of officers 2) Review of By -laws 3) Review applications for seat vacated by Robert Howard, Architect ADJOURN In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special accommodations to participate in this proceeding should contact Board Coordinator Tonya Elliott at (904)424 -2411, no late than 48 hours prior to the proceeding. :tle h: \tonya \crb\agenda\May 102000 • "f CITY OF EDGEWATER CONSTRUCTION REGULATION BOARD BYLAWS ARTICLE I : Purpose and Intent The purpose and intent of these bylaws is to set forth a uniform set of procedures whereby the Edgewater Construction Regulation Board may regulate the manner in which it elects officers, conducts meetings and otherwise carries out its functions. It is further the intent of these Bylaws to serve as a self-imposed guideline in the handling of affairs pertaining to the Edgewater Construction Regulation Board (hereafter CRB) . ARTICLE II : Officers The CRB shall elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman from among its members at the first regular meeting in January each year. A. Chairman - The Chairman shall serve as presiding officer at all meetings of the CRB and shall conduct the meetings as specified herein. The Chairman shall be elected by a majority of the membership at the regular meeting in the month of January and the term of office shall be one ( 1 ) year. The Chairman shall be eligible for reelection. 1 . The Chairman shall transmit reports and recommendations of the CRB to the City Council and, in general, shall act as spokesman for the CRB. 2 . The Chairman shall sign all orders of the CRB issued in reference to appeals and disciplinary action. 3 . The Chairman shall appoint from the CRB membership any committees found necessary to address matters before the Board. B. Vice Chairman - The Vice Chairman shall be elected by the CRB from among its regular members in the same manner as the Chairman and shall be eligible for reelection. 1. The Vice Chairman shall serve as acting Chairman in the absence of the Chairman and at such times shall have the same powers and duties as the Chairman. 2 . If the Chairman for any reason does not complete July 27 , 1995 1 New Noe his term of office, the Vice Chairman shall become the Chairman and the CRB shall elect a new Vice Chairman. Both shall serve until the CRB holds its regular elections in January. C. Secretary - The City shall provide clerical support for the CRB. The Secretary, with the aid of the Building Official, shall prepare all correspondence, keep the minutes of the proceedings, establish and maintain CRB files and tapes and shall make sure all records are properly kept. ARTICLE III: Rules and procedure A. Regular Meetings - The CRB shall schedule regular meetings during the months of January, March, May, July, September and November. B. Special Meetings - Special meetings of the CRB may be called by the Chairman, Vice Chairman, Building Official or Fire Official if at least forty-eight (48 ) hours notice is given to each member of the CRB. In case of extenuating circumstances, the Chairman may call an emergency meeting if at least twenty-four (24 ) hours notice is given to each member. C. Workshop Meetings - Workshop meetings may be held as required for the purpose of enabling the CRB to conduct its business . Although such meetings shall be open to the public and members of the press, the CRB is not required to entertain comments or questions from other than CRB members . D. Continued Meetings - The CRB may continue a regular or special meeting if all business cannot be conducted on the advertised date. No further public notice shall be necessary for resuming such meetings provided the time, date and place of resumption is stated at the time of continuance. July 27 , 1995 2 E. Cancellation of Meetings - Whenever a majority of the members notify the Secretary of their inability to attend a meeting, the Secretary shall cancel the meeting by giving notice to all members prior to the time set for the meeting. In addition, notice shall be posted in a conspicuous place within or at he scheduled meeting chambers and the press shall be notified of the cancellation. F. Conduct of Meetings - All meetings shall be open to the public and shall be conducted as determined by the CRB. G. Committee Meetings - This Article shall govern all committee meetings except that committees are not required to hold regular meetings, but may conduct their business at workshop and special meetings . H . Public Hearings - Public hearings shall be scheduled when required by the Land Development Code and as the CRB deems necessary to transact its business . Notice of public hearings shall be provide as prescribed by the Land Development Code and Florida Law. I . Quorum - No business shall be transacted by the CRB without a quorum. A quorum shall consist of four ( 4 ) members . The affirmative vote of four ( 4 ) members is required for any formal action of the CRB relating to appeals and disciplinary action. All other recommendations and actions of the CRB shall require the affirmative vote of a majority of the members present . ARTICLE IV: Agenda An agenda shall be prepared by the Secretary listing all matters which shall be taken up before the CRB at any of its meetings . No matter except what is listed on the agenda shall be considered except by unanimous vote of the members present . ARTICLE V: Staff The CRB and duly authorized committees shall have access to the information and staff of all City departments as directed by July 27 , 1995 3 `gyp► the City Manager on such a basis as these departments are able to render assistance to the CRB. Staff members may be appointed to serve the CRB as determined by the City Manager. ARTICLE VI : Amendments These Bylaws may be amended at the regular or special meeting of the CRB provided that a written notice shall have been sent to each member five (5 ) days in advance of the meeting, such notice shall state the amendment proposed. After motion and second, the vote on these Bylaws was as follows : Michael A. Bosse Yes Robert Howard Yes Gary S . Madole Yes Les Ogram Absent Nancy J. Swiney Yes James W. Tindall yes Lester Yarnell Yes PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 27th day of July, 1995 . ATTEST: CONSTRUCTION REG . 40A. S0�• /44FY 411. Tonya Elliott Robert Howard Secretary Chairman APPROVED FOR FORM AND CORRECTNESS: Kris a A. Storey City Attorney July 27 , 1995 hi\tonya\crb\bylaws 4 SUGGESTED CRB PROCEDURES FOR APPEAL, OF ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION GenersllY 1 . Before making factual statements or factual represent each speaker shall take the following oath or affirmation t administered by representations, y the Secretary: to be Do you swear or affirm that the factual statements and representations which you are about to give to this Board are the truth, the full truth, and nothing but the truth? • 2 . Speakers addressing the Board, including Staff, should id any educational, occupational and other experience whi h nthey y possess which would be relevant to the matter under consideratio he 3 . After completion of a n. Staff, or any party shall havestheaoion by any speaker, the Board, seek clarification from the speaker. Suchlrequestskshalltbens mad or through the Chairman. e 4 . Any documentation presented to the Board shall be offered into the record by submittin s who shall g Copy of the document to the Secetary keep the documents as part of the record of the proceeding. The Staff report with all attachments shall be dee med part of the record as well as copies of all notices . 5 . The Board ' s decision must be based on competent sub evidence defined as evidence a reasonable mind would accept support a conclusion. stantial witnesses as o This includes the testimon of qualified to witness . opposed to the opinions and objections of interested In determining what constitutes competent substantial evidence, the Board must determine the facts and not me re interested parties. Accordin 1 presentation of g y, general public comments and n poll decision. Petitions would not give sufficient basis for the Proced LQ 1 . Public of issue be hearing opened after announcement Board. fore the 2 . Staff shall make the initial presentation regarding t under consideration. After completion of the Board may ask Staff questions. g he item Then, any maysaskaques, the or seek clarification from Staff through a request may the Chairman. 3 . The property owner shall next be allowed the o Chairman. make a presentation to opportunity to presentation, the Board may make ask the After completion of the Then, Staff may ask questions or seek rclarificationquestions .m h property owner through a request to the Chairman. °m the 4 . Staff shall be allowed an opportunity for response t presentation by the property owner. to the 5. The property owner shall be given a final opportunity to rebut comments made by Staff. 6 . Public hearing closed. 7 . The Board shall have a final opportunity to comment or ask questions of Staff or the property owner. 8 . The Board decision shall follow. KAS 7/18/97 `fin `4We CONSTRUCTION REGULATION BOARD HEARING REQUEST Name: Vaughn W. Crile Date: April 20, 2000 Please attach additional pages if unable to complete statements on form supplied Location of property by street address or legal description: 735 Air Park Road Lot rib Block 0 Subdivision: Samual Betts Grant Specific section or order being appealed: Section 411.7. 1 of the Standard Building Code 1997 Edition Requires a 2 hour fire wall on any exterior wall less than 30 feet to any property line. Statement identifying the legal interest of each appellant: Owner of property Statement detailing the issues on which the appellant desires to be heard: 2 hour fire wall requirement is not necessary because of the use of adjoining propertys. To the north is a grave yard and to the east is a 50 foot wide dranage ditch. Legal signature of all appellants: :, ieeo - r,. , Official mailing address: 341 Skyway Drive Edgewater, Fl. 32132 Fee's: Appellant is required to pay any applicable advertising costs. Prior to advertizement being published, appellant will be notified of cost and all fee's shall be paid before the advertizement is published. City of Edgewater Department of Community Development, Building Division P 0 Box 100, Edgewater, FL 32132-0100 (904)424-2411 h:\tonya\crb\hearing fir, `�►' ��G W4r�4 City of Edgewater •#AD. BUILDING DEPARTMENT • P.0. Box 100, 139 East Park Avene T�- Edgewater, Florida 32132-0100 n °o c' Phone:904-424-2411/Fax: 904-424-2423 -Ta I. DATE: APRIL 19, 2000 TO: VAUGHN W. CRILE FROM: DENNIS FISCHER, BUILDING OFFICIAL SUBJECT: 735 AIR PARK ROAD AIRCRAFT HANGERS Staff has completed construction plans review for the proposed aircraft hangers at the above site and find the following items shall be addressed prior to permit issuance. 1. The site plan show the hanger 10 feet from two of the property lines, therefore it must comply with Section 411.7.1 of the 1997 edition of the Standard Building Code. This section requires exterior walls that are closer than 30 feet to any property line to be 2 hour fire resistance. Please submit plans showing the 2 hour fire resistance wall for these locations. 2. The maximum allowable building area per table 500 for unsprinklered buildings is 16,000 square feet. The square footage of this hanger is 20,100 sq. ft. and cannot be modified per Section 411.7.2 and Section 503.3.2 of the 1997 edition of the Standard Building Code. Therefore, the hanger must be sprinklered. Please have your contractor submit an application for the fire suppression system. Section 411.7.7 of the Standard Building Code states "aircraft hangars shall be provided with a fire suppression as required in NFPA 409." Please submit plans to the Edgewater Fire Department to satisfy this section of the code. 3. Section 411.7.4 of the 1997 edition of the Standard Building Code require that floors be graded and drained to prevent water or gasoline from remaining on the floor. Please indicate the slope of the floor for the drainage. lors, Nee TABLE 411.3.1 -411.7.7 411.3.4 Garages within 10 ft (3048 mm) of a common 411.5.6 Heating equipment, other than unit heaters sus- property or building line shall be provided with an enclo- pended at least 8 ft (2438 mm) above the garage floor, sure wall along the line of not less than I-hour fire resis- shall be placed in another room separated by 2-hour fire tance without openings therein, except door openings resistant construction. Entrance shall be from the outside meeting the requirements of 705.I.3 shall he permitted. or by means of a doorway with sill raised at least 8 inch- es (203 mm) above the garage floor level or through a 411.4 Enclosed parking garages vestibule providing two doorway separations. 411.4.1 Enclosed automobile parking garages and por- tions thereof which do not meet the definition of open 411.6 Parking lots. Open sheds or canopies may be erected parking garages shall be limited to the allowable heights not to exceed two-thirds the area of the lot, provided such and areas specified in Table 500 for Group S buildings. construction is not less than that required for Type IV con- Roof parking is permitted. struction,and that all such construction meets the approval of the building official. 411.4.2 A mechanical ventilation system for the removal of the products of combustion shall be provided in 411.7 Aircraft hangars enclosed automobile parking garages. The mechanical 411.7.1 Aircraft hangars may be of any type of construe- system shall be capable of providing at least 6 air changes tion. Exterior walls that are located within 30 ft (9144 per hour for each level. Under normal use the ventilation mm) and facing common property lines or the opposite of the enclosed automobile parking garage shall comply side of a public street or thoroughfare shall provide not with the ventilation requirements of 411.5. less than 2-hour fire resistance. Exception: A mechanical ventilation system shall not 411.7.2 The floor areas of hangars shall not exceed those be required in garages used for the storage of no more permitted for Group S in Table 500 as modified. than four automobiles or trucks of 1 ton (907.2 kg) maximum capacity and not exceeding 850 sq ft (79 411.7.3 Where hangars have basements, the floor over the m2). basement shall be of Type I construction and shall be made tight against seepage of water, oil or vapors. There 411.5 Repair garages shall be no opening or communication between basement 411.5.1 A repair garage is any building or part thereof and hangar. Access to basement shall be from outside which is used for painting, body and fender work, engine only. overhauling or other major repair of motor vehicles. 411.7.4 Floors shall be graded and drained to prevent Exception: This occupancy shall not include automo- water or gasoline from remaining on the floor. Floor tive service stations, as defined in 404.2. drains shall discharge through an oil separator to the sewer or to an outside vented sump. 411.5.2 Garages of Type VI construction may be used only for dead storage and display of automobiles. 411.7.5 Heating equipment other than unit heaters sus- pended at least 10 ft (3048 mm) above the upper surface 411.5.3 A repair garage shall not be located within, or of wings or engine enclosures of the highest aircraft which attached to, a building occupied for any other purpose, may be housed in the hangar and at least 8 ft (2438 mm) unless separated from the other occupancies as prescribed above the floor in shops,offices,and other sections of the in 704. Such separation shall be continuous and hangar communicating with storage or service areas shall unpierced, except for doors leading to salesrooms, or be placed in a separate room cut off by 2-hour fire resis- offices,operated in connection with such garages, provid- tant construction. Entrance shall be from the outside or by ed such openings are approved by the building official as means of a doorway with a sill raised at least 8 inches(203 being required or essential, and provided such openings mm) above the hangar floor level or through a vestibule are equipped with self-closing fire doors conforming to providing two door separation. the requirements of 705.1. 411.7.6 The process of "doping," involving use of a 411.5.4 Repair garages shall be continuously ventilated by volatile flammable solvent,or of painting,shall be carried a mechanical system with positive means for both inlet on in a separate detached building equipped with auto- and exhaust of at least 0.75 cfm per sq ft(0.0038 m3/s/m2) matic sprinkler equipment in accordance with 903. of floor area, controlled from a location close to the entrance door. 411.7.7 Aircraft hangars shall be provided with fire sup- pression as required in NFPA 409. 411.5.5 Garage floors shall be of concrete or similar non- combustible and nonabsorbent materials. Exception: Group II hangars storing private aircraft without major maintenance or overhaul are exempt from foam suppression requirements. 64 STANDARD BUILDING CODE©1997 Ntopo ,400 OEW , F9 0 1' J` - THE CITY OF EDGEWA TER o. POST OFFICE BOX 100-EDGEWATER FLORIDA 32132-0100 April 26, 2000 Vaughn W. Crile 341 Skyway Drive Edgewater, FL 32132 Re: Appeal of Administrative Action Dear Mr. Crile: Notice is hereby given that the Construction Regulation Board of the City of Edgewater, Florida, will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, May 10, 2000 at 5:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Community Development Conference Room, 139 E. Park Avenue, Edgewater, to consider your appeal of the decision of the Building Official under Section 411.7.1 of the Standard Building Code 1997 Edition regarding requirement of a two (2) hour firewall on any exterior wall less than thirty (30) feet to any property line. Attached for your information is a copy of the Suggested CRB Procedures for Appeal of Administrative Action. In addition, it is your responsibility to make a payment to the City in the amount of$35.00 prior to the May 10th meeting for the required Notice of Public Hearing legal advertisement. You may pick up a copy of the agenda packet, which is distributed, to the Construction Regulation Board from the Building Division. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Construction Regulation Board with respect to any matter considered at such hearing, a record of the proceedings may be needed, and in that event, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based. In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, persons needing assistance to participate in this hearing should contact the City Clerk at(904) 424-2407. Sincerely, ennis I. Fischer, CBO Building Department Manager DIF:tle Attachments Copy to: City Attorney BUILDING DEPARTMENT-139 EAST PARK AVENUE Crileappealletter (904)424-2411 (904)424-2423 FAX Aim" loge Permit No. Tax Folio No NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT State of FLORIDA County of VOLUSTA ALL INFORMATION MUST BE TYPED OR PRINTED LEGIBLY THE UNDERSIGNED hereby gives notice that improvement will be made to certain real property, and in accordance with Chapter 719, Florida Statutes, the following information is provided in this Notice of Commencement. 1. Legal description of properly(include street address,if available) LOT 136 BLOCK 0 SUBDIVISION:SAMUEL BETTS GRANT 735 AIR PARK ROAD EDGEWATER, FL 32132 2. General description of improvements CONSTRUCTION OF AIRCRAFT HANGAR 3. OWNER INFORMATION Name RED CARPET HELICOPTERS INC. Address341 SKYWAY DRIVE BOX 2 BLDG #2 UNIT H/K EDGEWATER. FL 32132 Phone No 904-428-0187 Fax No.(optional)904-423-7522 Interest in property OWNER Name/Address of Fee Simple Title Holder(if other than owner)VATIC:MN W C'R T 1'.E 8 CUNNINGHAM DRIVE NEW SMYRNA REACH, F1. 3716R 4. CONTRACTOR INFORMATION Name VAUGHN W. CRILE Address8 CUNNINGHAM DRIVE NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL 32168 Phone No. 9 0 4-4 2 8-12 5 2 Fax No (optional) 5. SURETY INFORMATION Name NONE Address Phone No. Fax No.(optional) Amount of Bond$ 6. LENDER INFORMATION Name NOptg Address Phone No. Fax No (optional) 7. Persons within the State of Florida designated by Owner upon whom notices or other documents may be served as provided by Section 713.13(1)(a)7.,Florida Statutes: NONE Name ., Address • Phone No. • Fax No.(optional) 8. 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A....- ,..-,--,,, •1.4:74.-;.','•;:: ,=fi.--4.1..:::,,-."•--7,114"1-':-.';''T4 -*41,44titt.4. -4A44:4t",41').- '-•' '' '' *`,,l'-": 2.'-1-*; --:2:--!"-::''';..f'cl7.-.1-*;ii.*:.,.- rr.A..,;:?...-.„.;,0, 4 ,: ;:,,6-.i.,t__ ,:t,,zd,i,..4.-,.,,,,i:f :,a'..A.r.r:,..t.,.:krt t4:---,<-1:444A-ilg--,,.ft-.;,,,,..:::,'--:;,::. .;,::::-:,..;44:tt'.4,......1-', • ......,,,,,,... ": -7,:•::....---.,-,. ....- .-.:,-•'.--••••'. - ••••`- "••-"--'' '.I.' •' ., - '-{'••••.'"- • „ I , • • - -;.•,,,,s,,,-. ,-...,,,,J• g . • - -•, 4..- - NOM" *Ile !II D. Perform any other functions, duties, and responsibilities III assigned to it by the City Council or by general or special law. III 303 . 02 Designation and Establishment . Pursuant to, and in accordance with Section 163. 3174 , Florida Statutes, Local Government Comprehensive Planning and Land Development III Regulation Act, the Land Development and Regulatory Agency is hereby designated and established as the Local Planning Agency for the City of Edgewater. III Section 304. Construction Regulation Board 304 . 01 Creation, Powers and Duties. The Construction Regulation Board (hereafter CRB) is hereby created and shall exercise the following powers and duties under this Code: A. To review the building, fire, and other related technical III codes and policies. B. To hear appeals of a decision or action of the Building In Official or Fire Chief regarding the adopted technical codes pursuant to Section 903 of this Code. III C. To provide recommendations to the City Council on building and construction related matters . D. To exercise disciplinary control and oversight over III locally licensed contractors pursuant to Section 321 of this Code. III E. To adopt rules of procedure not inconsistent with the provisions of this Code and approved as to legal form and correctness by the City Attorney. III 304 . 02 Membership: Appointment, Removal, Terms, Vacancies and Qualifications. III A. The CRB shall be composed of seven ( 7 ) members appointed by the City Council. Five (5) members shall be III representative of the following: Florida licensed general contractor, Florida licensed architect or structural engineer, Florida licensed property or casualty agent, Florida certified fire inspector or 1 firefighter, and a citizen at large. The remaining two (2 ) members shall be chosen from the following Florida licensed contractors: electrical, plumbing, and air III conditioning. The architect shall be other than a landscape architect. No City employee shall be a member of the CRB. IPI (code\chapter.3) December 7, 1994 3 - 6 III I 4 . New NNW B. Each member of the CRB shall be a resident of the City unless no qualified resident candidate applies. C. CRB members shall serve on no other City board or committee. D. Members of the CRB shall be appointed for a term of three ( 3 ) years without compensation but may receive travel and other necessary expenses while on official business of the CRB. Due to the need to stagger terms to guarantee continuity on the CRB, the initial appointments shall be as follows: three (3) members shall be appointed for one ( 1 ) year, two (2 ) members shall be appointed for two (2 ) years, and two (2 ) members shall be appointed for three ( 3) years. E. If a member of the CRB is absent for three ( 3 ) consecutive regular meetings or twenty five ( 25 ) percent or more of all meetings held during any calendar year, said member shall forfeit the office. The City Council shall fill the office for the remainder of the unexpired term. F. A member of the CRB may be removed for cause by the City Council at any time, provided however, that before such removal the member shall be provided with written charges and given an opportunity to appear in his defense at a public meeting. G. No member of the CRB shall vote upon any matter which would inure to his special private gain; which would inure to the special private gain of any principal by which he is retained or to the parent organization or subsidiary of a corporate principal by which he is retained; or which would inure to the special private gain of a relative or business associate. H. No member of the CRB shall appear for or represent any person in any matter before the CRB other than himself. No past member of the CRB shall appear before the CRB except when representing himself for a period of twelve ( 12 ) calendar months after his service has ended. ' 304 .03 Officers. ' A. The CRB shall elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman from among its members at the first regular meeting in January each year to serve a term of one ( 1) year. The officers shall be eligible for re-election. ' (code\chapter.3) December 7, 1994 3 - 7 'v✓ Nin/ k B. The Chairman shall preside at all meetings and hearings of the CRB and appoint any committees that are deemed necessary. C . In the absence of the Chairman, the Vice Chairman shall preside at all meetings and hearings of the CRB. D. The members of the CRB may select an additional person U who shall preside over meetings in the absence of the Chairman and Vice Chairman. E. The Secretary, provided by the City, shall keep minutes of the proceedings of the CRB. 304 .04 Meetings, Hearings, and Procedures. A. Regularly scheduled meetings of the CRB shall be held during the months of January, March, May, July, September and November. B. Special meetings of the CRB may be called by the 11 Chairman, Vice Chairman, Building Official or Fire Official if at least forty-eight (48 ) hours notice is given to each member of the CRB. In case of extenuating circumstances, the Chairman may call an emergency meeting if at least twenty-four (24 ) hours notice is given to each member. I( C. The CRB may continue a regular meeting if all business cannot be completed on that day. The date and time of the meeting's resumption shall be stated by the presiding officer at the time of continuance. D. In the event that less than a quorum is present at any proceeding of the CRB, the proceeding shall be rescheduled within a reasonable period of time. The Secretary shall notify all parties and such other interested persons as may be designated of the time, place and date of the rescheduled proceeding. 304 .05 Quorum and Necessary Vote. A. No business shall be transacted by the CRB without a quorum. A quorum shall consist of four (4 ) members. F' B. The affirmative vote of four (4 ) members is required for any formal action of the CRB relating to appeals and disciplinary action. All other recommendations and actions of the CRB shall require the affirmative vote of a majority of the members present. (code\chapter.3) 3 - 8 December 7, 1994 2