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Special Called Meeting
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Time: 1:30 p.m.
2406 Leopard ❖ Corpus Christi, Texas 78405
Development Services
V Floor, Fire Department's Training Room
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 1:42 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Board members present: Chris Hamilton, John Kendall, Mike Lippincott, and Ricardo Martinez
City staff present: Mark Van Vleck, Steve Van Patten, Sylvia Carrillo, Deborah Brown, and Elsa
Martinez
III. Discuss and Act,as Appropriate on Re- alignment of Officers:
Appointment of Chairman and Vice Chairman
Mr. Hamilton motioned to nominate John Dykema for chairman position; the motion was
seconded by Mr. Kendall. The motion carried 4 -0.
Mr. Kendall motioned to nominate Mike Lippincott for the vice chairman position; the motion
was seconded by Chris Hamilton. The motion carried 4 -0.
IV. Recognition of Former Board Members Cliff Atnip and Bill Ewing for Their Service to the Corpus
Christi Community
Mr, Van Vleck presented Mr. Cliff and Mr. Ewing with a plaque for their service to the community
as members of the Building Code Board of Appeals. Mr. Atnip addressed the board and thank his
colleagues for the opportunity to serve as a board member. Mr. Ewing was not present to
receive his award.
V. Review, Discuss, and Act on Board Vacancies and Provide Recommendation for Submission to
City Council to Fill Vacancies [Section 14 -206 (a) (1), (2) (a)]
A. Building Industry, At -Large (one position)
B. Non - building Industry (one position)
Staff addressed City Secretary`s staff concern regarding the nomination of a candidate not being
eligible to represent the non - building industry in her current employment capacity. Board
members were provided with a copy of all biographies received to date for a future
recommendation. No action was taken on this item.
VI. Discussion and Possible Action on:
• Section R302.1, Discussion on Fire - Resistant Construction, Exterior Walls
• 2009 International Energy Conservation Code Requirements
After discussion on these items, no action was taken. Staff will reintroduce during a future
meeting for a recommendation to submit to City council.
Minutes of the Building Code Board of Appeals
Special Called Meeting
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
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VII. Discuss the Process for Local Amendments to the Technical Construction Codes
This item was tabled for a future meeting.
VIII. Review, Discuss, and Possible Action on Building Penalty Fees
Ms. Carrillo addressed the board with a copy of an agenda memo which reflects a proposal to
increase the building division fees, specifically increasing the beer and liquor licenses by $10,
administrative penalties by $125, and back/low registration and device filing by $5.
Mr. Hamilton made a motion to recommend approval of the disclosed fee increases, the motion
was seconded by Mr. Martinez. The motion carried 4 -0.
IX. Interim Director's /Building Official's Report
A. Department Updates
B. Presentation of Revised Job Descriptions for Trade Inspectors
C. Staffing
Mr. Van Vleck informed the board members that the department is currently accepting
applications to fill the vacancies of building official, plan reviewer 11, plumbing inspector, and two
engineer positions.
X. Public Comments
Board members may not deliberate or make a decision on any matter presented at this time.
The Open Meetings Act limits Board response to only two options: 1) a statement of specific
factual information given in response to an inquiry; or 2) a recitation of existing policy in
response to the inquiry. Any deliberation of or decision about the subject shall be limited to a
proposal to place the subject on the agenda for a subsequent meeting.
Ms. Jeri Morey presented recommendations to the board for consideration to support the
adoption of the 2009 Fire Code to comply with the 2009 International Building Code. The board
thanked Ms. Morey for her recommendations. Mr. Van Vleck informed Ms. Morey that staff
would review and consider her recommendations.
XI. Identify items to be placed on next agenda
Items V, V1, and V11 for further discussion and /or action.
XII. Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 2:35 p.m.
Presiding Officer