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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes Mechanical/ Plumbing Advisory Board - 02/10/2005 City of Corpus Christi MECHANICAL/PLUMBING we"- ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES February 10, 2005 Board Members Present: Mody Boatright Patrick Scarpulla James Horman Bob Hughes Everest Huerta Mike Wanzer James Dildy Board Members Absent: Scott Corliss Ray Johnson Staff Members Present: Joe Elliott, Plumbing/Mechanical Team Leader Alonzo Garza, Interim Bldg. Official/Plans Examiner Coordinator Barbara Holly, AICP,Director of Development Services Julie McCoy, Recording Secretary CALL TO ORDER Vice Chairman Mody Boatright declared a quorum and called the meeting to order at 2:02 p.m. ROLL CALL The first item of business was roll call. Scott Corliss and Ray Johnson were absent. *Patrick Scarpulla missed roll call but was present at 2:05 p.m. *Staff Members Alonzo Garza and Barbara Holly missed roll call but were present at 2:06 p.m. EXCUSED ABSENCES There were none at this time. APPROVAL OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES—September 09,2004 A motion was made to approve the minutes as written. The motion was carried. MwNniuVVWmbing Board Minor® Developq" t ervices P.O. Box 9277 • Corpus Christi,Texas 78469-9277 • (361)880-3240 III^� V AGENDA ITEMS Board Orientation • Orientation packets were available for new board members • A current hand out was provided to members regarding Board member terms, new appointments, and eligible re-appointments. • Former Chairman and Citizen at Large member, Robert Knowles, fulfilled his 6 year term with the board and his commission expired on 01/02/05. Appointment of the Chairman and Vice Chairman A motion to elect Mody Boatright as Chairman was made by Patrick Scarpulla and seconded by Bob Hughes. The motion carried and Mr. Boatright gave thanks to the board members for the nomination. A motion to elect James Horman as Vice Chairman was made by Patrick Scarpulla and seconded by Everest Huerta. The motion carried and Mr. Horman gave thanks to the board members for the nomination. BOARD CHARGED WITH SOLICITING NEW MEMBERS by: Joe Elliott • It was suggested by the City Secretary's office that board members pass out Biographical information forms to people in each member's respective trade. • 2 Biographical information forms are necessary for vacancies. • 1 Biographical information for is necessary for re-appointments. • Bio forms can be emailed or faxed to Julie McCoy or Monique Lerma with the City Secretary's office. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS TO BE PLACE BY BOARD by: Joseph Elliott • It has always been a struggle between Joe and the Board's Chairman to find items to place on every month's agenda. • Board is now full and will become more active during the next year when the 2006 Codes start to come out. • Please share your topics of discussion, items needing clarification, or things witnessed out in the field with the board. Please contact Julie McCoy with your agenda items. • Meeting quarterly or every other month should reduce the number of meeting-suggested by Alonzo Garza. • Rather than struggling on getting a quorum, if the board agrees to meet every other month or 3`d month,the board would have to agree on this option. • Keep in mind if the board meets every third month, the list of agenda items will run long as well as the meetings. • Appeals would be treated as called meetings. *The Board did not agree on meeting quarterly or every other month. They agreed to have a March meeting and discuss the decision further if needed. mecnam eallPmnibmg eow wnutn imxary io,3005 Page 2 ofa 111110 ‘1110 ELEVATION REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLIANCES INSTALLED IN GARAGES • Joe Elliott provided a plumbing and mechanical interpretation manual to board members. • The Hot topic of discussion was pertaining to electrical water heaters • Manufactures state that an"electric water heater have no ignition source." • The code refers to water heaters as an appliance. • A big portion of the code refers not so much to water heaters,but to appliances. • Several pages of the interpretation manual were referenced to. A FEW QUESTIONS ASKED BY BOARD MEMBERS Will there be amendments to the 2006 Code? Response by Joe Elliott: There are always amendments to codes. Depending on what changes are made, we may drop, add to or discuss sections. Response by Alonzo Garza: The city will have to adopt the 2005 NEC at the same time as the state. This process will happen quickly. The city will first adopt the code then make amendments. The department is keeping a running list of items that need to be changed. Is the board privy to amendments and changes? Response by Joe Elliott: We will have code books once they are available and we can begin our discussion at that time. When will we see the 2006 books? Response by Joe Elliott: Books will be available later this year in about 9-12 months. We will continue to check the website and look for available publications. What is the code for grease trap sizes? Response by Joe Elliott: It depends on the fixture units that it is going to discharge. *There was discussion on the requirements at a particular Circle K. The location was not mentioned. MeebmicsIPlumhing Bout Minutes February 10,2005 Pege 3 of 4 • BUILDING OFFICIAL'S REPORT Given By: Alonzo Garza • Introduction was made of Mr. Garza's position as the Interim Building Official • The department is heading in a positive direction. • Technology is currently being tested and will be introduced to the public on March 1ST • Our new telephone system will allow contractors to schedule inspections and obtain results. • Our online website will allow contractors to pay for permits online. • The department should also see a reduction of lobby customers. • Real time inspections will also allow inspectors to result inspections and access our permit database on the spot by using a new wireless pc tablet. • Contractors will no longer have to wait to get their Certificates of Occupancy. • PC tablets will also have emailing capabilities. • Inspectors will be able to increase their overall workload and customer service. • Joe Elliott had 2 plumbing/mechanical inspectors leave the City for the private sector • Fees for services will be calculated electronically and charged to your credit cards. • Department is seeking a provider to that will allow our customers to pay by check over the phone. • Should receive wireless PC tablets on February 18, 2005. • Wants the overall processes at the Development Center to be public, predictable and transparent to all customers. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 1. Recommendations on appliances installed in garages. 2. Demonstration of the wireless PC tablet. PETITIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE There were none. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made to adjourn by Bob Hughes and seconded by James Horman. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 3:25 p.m. DEPARTMENTtAOF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES \ Interim Building Official/Plans Examiner Coordinator H'.plumbing.2-I0-05 minutes Posted'.City Hall Bulletin Board Distribution.Original minutes-notebook City Manager',Ant.City Manager;Legal Dept Building Official City Secretary;Plmblmcch Team leader; Mm.null lambing Board Minato February 10,3005 Paael era