HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Mechanical/ Plumbing Advisory Board - 01/13/2011 Minutes of Regular Meeting
Mechanical/Plumbing Advisory Board
Thursday,January 13,2011 at 2p.m. RECEIVED
Fire Department Training Room
3rd Floor,Frost Bank Building
2406 Leopard,Corpus Christi;Texas MAR 1 1 2011
CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE
I. Call to Order
Meeting was called to order at 2:06 p.m
II. Roll Call of Board Members
Board Members Present: Stacey Gallagher,James Mokry, Bud O'Bryan, Sean
Rodriguez, Karim Salighedar,Julio Sanchez and Mike
Wanzer -
Board Members Absent: Billy Largin and David Mathews
City Staff Present: Stephen Draper, Ronald Bounds and Catherine Garza
III. Address Absences from Regular Board Meeting,December 09,2010
Mr. Gallagher staled that he was needed out of town the day of this meeting due to
business matters. Mr. 0'Bryan,Mr. Rodriguez and Mr. Mathews each sent e-mails prior
to this meeting explaining why they would not be attending due to unavoidable business
matters. Mr. Wanzer made the first motion to excuse these absences. Mr. O'Bryan
made the second motion;all were In favor.
IV. Approval of Minutes from Regular Board Meeting,December 09,2010
Mr.Rodriguez made the first motion accepting the minutes as written. Mr. O'Bryan
made the second motion;all were in favor.
V. Review of City Ordinance,Chapter 14 Development Services, Section 14-226 Technical
Construction Boards
The Board took no action on this agenda item.
VI. Review,consider,discuss,and possible action concerning Board Member Terms,Appointments,
and Bio Forms
The Board began by electing a Chairman and Vice-Chairman. Mr. Rodriguez made the
first motion to continue Mr. Warner's position as Chairman of the Board. Mr.
Gallagher made the second motion;all were in favor.
Mr. Wamer made the firm motion to continue Mr.Rodriguez's position as lice-
Chairman. Mr. O'Bryan made the second motion;all were in favor.
Mr. Largin, Mr. Salighedar, Mr. Mathews and Mr. Sanchez are each eligible for another
two-year term. Mr. Wanzer made the first motion for their reappointment. Mr.
Rodriguez made the second motion;all were in favor.
SCANNED
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Mr. Dilly, who currently holds the Master Plumber position, is no longer eligible for
reappointment. The Board reviewed applications/bio forms tofull this position. Mr.
Gallagher made the first motion to elect Clinton Bailey to fulfill the Master Plumber
---- ---position.-Mr.Sanchezmadethe second motion;-all were in favor. - ._— -
Mr. Pate, who currently holds the Citizen at Large position-not connected to the building
industry, is eligible for one more term but has chosen to no longer serve on the Board.
The Board only received one bio form to review from Bruce Hawn, attorney. Mr.
O'Bryan made the first motion to elect Mr. Hawn.Mr. Wanzer made the second
motion;all were in favor.
VII. Review, consider, discuss, and possible action concerning proposed Draft Ordinance adopting
2009 International Plumbing Code,International Mechanical Code, International Fuel/Gas Code,
International Energy Code,International Residential Code,and Local Amendments Thereto
The Board took no action on this agenda item.
VIII. Identify items to be placed on next Agenda
The Board and City staff had no new items to present for next meetings agenda.
IX. Building Official Report
With the New Year, Mr. Draper reported that even with the holidays,permit activity was
industrious. New commercial construction is on the go with consideration for the three
new Wal-Marts,student housing, schools and car dealerships.
He also reported on staffing. Positions for the Plans Examiner and Building Inspectors
will be advertised soon;new inspectors have been hired for the Plumbing/Mechanical
and Electrical divisions.
X. Public Comment
No one addressed the Board during public comment.
Xl. Adjournment
Meetinngadjourned at 2:40 p.m.
Presidinghtit
Otticer