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Board Members Present: Robert Knowles, Chairmain Red Akin
Mody Boatright, Vice Chairman Patrick Scarpulla
Herman Johnson. Jr. Scott Corliss
Bob Hughes
Board Members Absent: Sam Beecroft, Daniel Graf, and John Tucker Jr.
Staff Members Present: Joseph Elliott, Plumbing Team Leader
Alonzo Garza, Plan Examiner Coordinator
Julie McCoy, Recording Secretary
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Robert Knowles a quorum and called the meeting to order at 2:16 p.m.
ROLL CALL
The first item of business was roll call. Sam Beecroft, Daniel Graf, and John Tucker Jr.
were absent.
EXCUSED ABSENCES
Herman Johnson,Jr. asked to be excused for his absence at the previous meeting.
Motion was made by Mr. Corliss and seconded by Mr. Akin. Motion carried
APPROVAL OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES—November 13, 2003
The minutes from September 11, 2003 needed corrections. Page 2, second paragraph
states that Scott Corliss suggested changing the start time of the board meetings until later
in the day, so that it would not interfere with other business.
Correction to minutes should read Mr. Scott Corliss was simply inquiring about the
boards' decision of the meeting times.
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APPROVAL OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES—November 13, 2003 CONT'D
A motion to accept the minutes with corrections was made by Scott Corliss and seconded
by Red Akin.
AGENDA ITEMS
Discussion and possible action on the Adoption of the 2003 Codes and Chapter 1
The 2003 Codes were adopted by Council and became effective October 9, 2003.
Amended copies of the Administration Chapter, Plumbing/Mechanical, and Fuel Gas
codes were distributed to the board members.
QUESTIONS ASKED BY BOARD MEMBERS
Are French drains still being used?
Response: According to the current mechanical code and TNRCC, French drains still
may be used.
BUILDING OFFICIAL'S REPORT
Alonzo Garza, Plans Examiner Coordinator introduced himself to the board.
Mr. Garza will be giving Building Officials Report for Art Sosa.
Recommendation to board members:
Mr. Garza encourages members to make notes of any questions or concerns with the
newly adopted codes. March of 2004, is when the City will be taking new amendments or
alterations to these codes back to City Council to get those corrected. The Plan Reviewers
currently have a list of several changes that need to be made. 18 months from adoption to
make changes.
Mr. Garza will be doing outreach sessions to the boards, builders, contractors, engineers,
and planners to inform them on the new building procedures. The biggest change for
Development Services is the enforcement of the energy code. Comp check, Res check,
and Met check will be enforced and required for projects developed after October 9,
2003.
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FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Clarification on the following will be necessary at the next meeting.
1. (Appendix M-Building Security) One and Two family dwellings states:
No glass shall be used on any exterior doors within 40 inches of any lock.
Joe Elliott will have to get with Art Sosa, Building Official.
2. Code addendums for vent hood-IMC 2000
PENDING ITEMS
There were none.
PETITIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
There were none.
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ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made to adjourn by Chairman Knowles. The meeting was adjourned at
2:58 p.m.
DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Arthur N. Sosa
Assist.Director Development Services/Building Official
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