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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Electrical Advisory Board - 09/16/1993 • 00111273�ij linCity of Co us Christi N 1�AY 1994 r RECEIVED is w� CITY SECRETARY'S o 0 OFFICE 4, MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING `s 1,'� OF THE X8 .1 9ZgVIZ`' ELECTRICAL ADVISORY BOARD SEPTEMBER 16, 1993 Board Members Present: Jeanne Sughrue, Chairman Ashok Nadkarnie, Vice-Chairman Eloy Salazar W. B. Truax Salvator Vetrano Board Members Absent: Phillip Benavides Michael Lippincott Michael Dodson Curtis Proske Staff Members Present: John Hudson, Chief Electrical Inspector Olga Carrion, Clerk Typist II Chairman Jeanne Sughrue, called the meeting to order at 3:25 p.m. in the Committee room on the first floor of City Hall. The first item of business was the approval and correction of the minutes of the prior meeting on August 19, 1993. A motion was made by Mr. Truax, seconded by Mr. Salazar to approve the minutes with the additional correction made by Mr. Hudson. The motion passed unanimously. The next item of business was the review of applicants for the scheduled October 4, 1993 Electrical Examinations. Mr. Hudson, Chief Electrical Inspector briefly reviewed the list of applicants for examination. The next item was the presentation of a report by the research sub- committee on staffing levels. CZI Mr. Salazar made a brief presentation stating that in 1946 the electrical staff consisted of three (3) Field Inspectors and one (1) Chief Electrical Inspector and that presently the City was still operating at the same staffing level. He added that the City's growth has increased tremendously. In 1950 the Q population was 108,287 and in 1990 the population was 257,453 and yet the staffing level remained the same. He stated that other issues which resulted in �.J increased inspections were Re-Out inspections for commercial and residential CO properties, the adoption of the latest code of the 1993 National Electrical Code and the number of complaints being filed that were not followed up due to the lack of time and staff. Mr. Salazar clarified that for the record that the information provided for staff was to be used for support only. P.O. Box 9277 • Corpus Christi, Texas 78469-9277 • (512) 880-3000 Clof Electrical Advisory Board City September 16, 1993 Corpus Page 2 Christi Mr. Jerry Matthew stated that in his opinion administrative fee charges for licensing and permitting violations should be adopted and enforced. Chairman Sughrue requested that the board review and discuss this matter at next month's meeting. After a brief discusssion a motion was made by Mr. Salvatore Vetrano seconded by Mr. W. B. Truax to accept the committee's report and to consider recommending to the City Council the need for an additional inspector. The motion passed unanimously. The next item was the discussion to consider recommending expansion of the Board. After a general discussion to add two (2) additional seats on the board, no action was taken. The next item was the discussion of Public information efforts for public awareness. Mr. Hudson, Chief Electrical Inspector stated that Mr. Gonzalez had contacted the Utility Department regarding a notice on the back of the City's Utility statement. He added that specific details for handling the notice had not been worked-out and follow-up would be taking place. The next item of business was the receipt of petitions from the audience. Mr. Sam Cowling expressed concern regarding the re-out inspection provisions. He reminded the board that he had requested that the re-out inspection criteria for commercial buildings be redefined. He also added that the 24 hour time frame for commercial buildings was too short and asked if the ordinance excluded holidays and weekends. Chairman Sughrue stated that the board would do a follow up and requested that this item be placed on next month's agenda for discussion and consideration. The meeting was adjourned at 4:50 p.m. INSPECTION DIVISION LO NZO�GiZALEZ, (E)E: BUILDING OFFICIAL ELECTRIC\01EA-062