12-17-03 Building Codes Ad Hoc Committee Minutes

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Building Codes Ad Hoc Commit Minutes of December 17,2003 Page 2 Of 4 5. CONTINUE DISCUSSION AND CONSIDER ACTION ON THE RECOMMENDATION OF CONSTRUCTION CODES (C3, ICC OR A COMBINATION OF THE CODES). No discussion occurred on this item. 6. CONTINUE DISCUSSION AND CONSIDER ACTION ON THE RECOMMENDATION ON THE CODES OF APPEAL BOARD AUTHORITY, ORGANIZATION, MAKE-UP AND PROCESS/PROCEDURES. Discussion began with Carlos Smith suggesting a non-partial public board of not less than three nor more than five members. This board would have authority to appoint subcommittees that would be utilized when needed. Members shared opinions for and against this proposal. Chairman Clausen suggested reviewing "Option C" that was distributed at a prior meeting. Bill White excused himself at 7:40 P. M. and left the room. He was not present for the vote. Tom Campbell made a motion that "Option D" be developed for Mr. Smith's proposal of a non- partial public board, It can be one of the various options considered by this committee in their selection of a recommended Appeal Board, Carlos Smith seconded the motion. Motion carried. Chairman Clausen reminded members that a consensus on the codes and the appeal board is needed before a "recommendation" presentation can be made to City Council. As discussed at the previous meeting, Chairman Clausen suggested the structure of the Board be as follows: .:. I Citizen .:. 1 Master Plumber .:. 1 Master Electrician .:. 1 Master HV AC technician .:. 1 Engineer .:. 1 Architect .:. 1 General Contractor .:. Building Official (ex-officio) Other requirements of the board were discussed, Nick Finan advised the members he had researched the matter and found no ordinance that requires a board member be a resident of La Porte. Although, typically it is "understood" that this would be the first requirement, the committee could submit something different for approval by Council. Carlos Smith made a motion that each member ofthe Board be a resident of the City of La Porte unless it is not possible to find a qualified candidate that is willing to serve. In such case, the City should then consider a person that has a business located within the city and performs work within the city. If still no person is found, the City should look for a candidate that either has a business located within the city or performs work within the city. Second by Tom Campbell. Motion passed,