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03-25-2015 City of Edgewater 10g Riverside Drive � Edgewater, FL 32132 EDGE'WATER Meeting Agenda eons ruction Board of Adjustments and Appeals Wednesday, March 25,2015 5:30 PM Council Chambers We respectfully request that all electronic devices are set for no audible notification. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AR-2015-771 Regular Meeting - July 26, 2011 Attachments: Minutes -July 26, 2011 4. OLD BUSINESS None at this time 5. NEW BUSINESS AR-2015-743 Board appointment - Michael Bosse's term expired on 12/13/2013 and he is seeking reappointment. AR-2015-744 Board appointment - Scott Waldroff's term expired on 12/13/2013 and he is seeking reappointment. AR-2015-745 Board appointment - Michael Raulerson's term expired on 12/13/2013 and he is seeking reappointment. AR-2015-746 Board appointment - Brian Foster's term expired on 12/13/2013 and he is seeking reappointment. AR-2015-747 Amending the Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals By-Laws. Attachments: BV-Laws 2015 7. DISCUSSION ITEMS a. Building Official's Report 8. ADJOURN City of Edgewater Page 1 Printed on 312012015 Construction Board of Adjustments Meeting Agenda March 25,2015 and Appeals Pursuant to Chapter 286, F.S., if an individual decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at a meeting or hearing, that individual will need a record of the proceedings and will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made. The City does not prepare or provide such record. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act,persons needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact City Clerk Bonnie Wenzel, 104 N. Riverside Drive, Edgewater, Florida, telephone number 386-424-2400 x 1101, 5 days prior to the meeting date. If you are hearing or voice impaired, contact the relay operator at 1-800-955-8771 City of Edgewater Page 2 Printed on 312012015 C�'+ 104 N. Riverside Drive ity of Edgewater Edgewater, FL 32132 EDGEW_ATER Legislation Text File #: AR-2015-743, Version: 1 BOARD AGENDA ITEM SUBJECT: Board appointment - Michael Bosse's term expired on 12/13/2013 and he is seeking reappointment. DEPARTMENT: Building SUMMARY: Michael Bosse's term expired on 12/13/2013 and he is seeking reappointment. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to recommend City Council to reappoint Michael Bosse. City of Edgewater Page 1 of 1 Printed on 3/20/2015 powered by LegistarTM C�'+ 104 N. Riverside Drive ity of Edgewater Edgewater, FL 32132 EDGEW_ATER Legislation Text File #: AR-2015-744, Version: 1 BOARD AGENDA ITEM SUBJECT: Board appointment - Scott Waldroffs term expired on 12/13/2013 and he is seeking reappointment. DEPARTMENT: Building SUMMARY: Scott Waldroffs term expired on 12/13/2013 and he is seeking reappointment. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to recommend City Council to reappoint Scott Waldroff. City of Edgewater Page 1 of 1 Printed on 3/20/2015 powered by LegistarTM C�'+ 104 N. Riverside Drive ity of Edgewater Edgewater, FL 32132 EDGEW_ATER Legislation Text File #: AR-2015-745, Version: 1 BOARD AGENDA ITEM SUBJECT: Board appointment - Michael Raulerson's term expired on 12/13/2013 and he is seeking reappointment. DEPARTMENT: Building SUMMARY: Michael Raulerson's term expired on 12/13/2013 and he is seeking reappointment. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to recommend City Council to reappoint Michael Raulerson. City of Edgewater Page 1 of 1 Printed on 3/20/2015 powered by LegistarTM C�'+ 104 N. Riverside Drive ity of Edgewater Edgewater, FL 32132 EDGEW_ATER Legislation Text File #: AR-2015-746, Version: 1 BOARD AGENDA ITEM SUBJECT: Board appointment - Brian Foster's term expired on 12/13/2013 and he is seeking reappointment. DEPARTMENT: Building SUMMARY: Brian Foster's term expired on 12/13/2013 and he is seeking reappointment. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to recommend City Council to reappoint Brian Foster. City of Edgewater Page 1 of 1 Printed on 3/20/2015 powered by LegistarTM 104 N. Riverside Drive City of Edgewater Edgewater, FL 32132 a, Legislation Text File #: AR-2015-747, Version: 1 BOARD AGENDA ITEM SUBJECT: Amending the Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals By-Laws. DEPARTMENT: Building SUMMARY: Due to this board being specific in the nature of their duties, it has been determined that meetings can be called only on an as-needed basis as required by the Building Official or Chairman. Therefore,it is recommended that the by-laws be amended as such. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to recommend City Council amend the Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals by-laws to allow for meetings to be called on an as-needed basis by the Building Official or Chairman. City of Edgewater Page 1 of 1 Printed on 3/20/2015 powered by LegistarTM CITY OF EDGEWATER CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS BY-LAWS ARTICLE I: Official Name The official name of this Board shall be the Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals of the City of Edgewater, FL, hereinafter referred to as the "CAA". ARTICLE II: Purpose and Intent The purpose and intent of these bylaws is to set forth a uniform set of procedures whereby the CAA 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 guideline in the handling of affairs pertaining to the Edgewater Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals. ARTICLE III: Membership A. Voting Members and Appointments 1. The CAA shall consist of seven (7) members; each member shall be appointed by City Council for a term of three (3) years and shall be subject to removal as set forth by City Council. No City employee shall be a member of the CAA. 2. Five (5) members shall be 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 firefighter, and a citizen at large. The remaining two (2) members shall be chosen from the following Florida licensed contractors: electrical, plumbing, and air conditioning. The architect shall be other than a landscape architect. 3. Due to the need to stagger terms to guarantee continuity on the CAA, 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. 4. A quorum shall consist of five (5) members. The affirmative vote of four (4) members is required for any formal action of the CAA relating to appeals and disciplinary action. All other recommendations and actions of the CAA shall require the affirmative vote of a majority of the members present. 5. Prior to appointments, prospective members shall submit a City application, stating therein a brief synopsis of their education, experience and reason for their interest in serving on the CAA Board. 6. To be eligible for appointment, a prospective member shall be a resident of the City of Edgewater, unless no qualified resident candidate applies. 1 Page 7. No member of the CAA shall receive compensation for their service, provided, however, that members may be reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses as approved by the City. B. Vacancies 1. During the term of appointment, should a member of the CAA change residence to the extent he or she would not be eligible for appointment to the CAA Board, the member shall forfeit the office and it shall be deemed vacant. 2. If a member of the CAA is absent for three (3) consecutive regular meetings, said member shall forfeit the office. 3. Any vacancy occurring during the unexpired term of office of any member shall be filled by City Council. The CAA shall review applications and make a recommendation to City Council. The vacancy shall be filled as soon as practical after it occurs, for the remainder of the term. C. Voting Conflicts 1. No member of the CAA shall vote upon any matter which would inure to his or her special private gain or loss, or any principle by whom he or she is retained or by any relative or business associate. 2. No member of the CAA shall appear for or represent any person in any matter before the CAA other than him or herself. No past member shall appear before the CAA except when representing him or herself for a period of 12 calendar months after his or her service has ended. ARTICLE IV: Election of Officers A. Chairman 1. The Chairman shall serve as the presiding officer at all meetings and hearings of the CAA and appoint any committees from the CAA membership that are deemed necessary. 2. The Chairman shall sign all orders of the CAA issued in reference to appeals and disciplinary action. 3. The Chairman shall be elected by a majority of the voting membership at the first regular meeting in January of each year. The Chairman shall be eligible for re- election. B. Vice-Chairman 1. The Vice-Chairman shall be elected by the CAA from among its regular members in the same manner as the Chairman and shall be eligible for reelection. 2. 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. 3. If the Chairman for any reason does not complete his term of office, the Vice Chairman shall become the Chairman and the CAA shall elect a new Vice Chairman. Both shall serve until the CAA holds its regular elections in January. 2 Page C. Other Presiding Officers 1. The members of the CAA may select an additional member to preside over the meeting(s) in the absence of the Chairman and Vice-Chairman. D. Board Coordinator 1. The board coordinator shall be provided by the City. 2. The board coordinator shall prepare and distribute agendas, correspondence and minutes on the Thursday before the meeting and shall establish and maintain files to ensure they are properly kept. All recorded meeting tapes shall be provided to the City Clerk for safekeeping. 3. Any correspondence prepared by a member of the CAA shall be provided to the board coordinator for distribution to the CAA members. E. Professional Support 1. The City shall provide professional support to the CAA as may be necessary. ARTICLE V: Meetings/Hearings A. Regular/Special Meetings — Regular/Special ehmeetings of the CAA shall be held the last Tttesd y of r.,,,,,.,,... M a feh May, my, September and etnbeF7 on call of the Building Official or chairman or within 30 calendar days after notice of appeal has been received. C—B. Emergency Meetings — Emergency meetings or hearings of the CAA may be called by the Building Official or Chairman with at least 24-hours notice. 4)__C. Requirements—all meetings shall be open to the public, provide due public notice and follow Roberts Rules of Order and the Florida Sunshine Law. ARTICLE VI: Amendments The By-Laws may be amended at a regular or special meeting of the CAA, provided that written notice shall have been sent to each member at least five (5) days in advance of the vote, which notice shall contain the proposed amendment. Adopted by the Board this day of 120112015. Chairman Attest: Board Coordinator 3 1 P a g e