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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Mechanical/ Plumbing Advisory Board - 10/08/2009 1;. \aI 410 Minutes of Regular Meeting Mechanical/Plumbing Advisory Board RECEIVED Thursday,October 8,2009 at 2 p.m. Fire Department Training Room DEC 0 4 2009 3rd Floor,Frost Bank Building 2406 Leopard,Corpus Christi,Texas CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE I. Call to Order Meeting was called to order at 2 p.m. II. Roll Call Board Members Present: James Dildy, Billy Largin, David Mathew, Bud O'Bryan, Karim Salighedar,Julio Sanchez, and Mike Wanzer Board Members Absent: James Horman Robert Pate, Sean Rodriguez, and Robert Sells City Staff Present: Stephen Draper,Joe Elliott, and Catherine Garza III. Introduction of the Building Official Mr. Draper explained his experience and background information. He stated he has worked for the city and county of Denver, Colorado aver the past 30 years but is not a stranger to the state of Texas. He went to high school in San Antonio and college in San Marcus. He headed the Development Services Department in Colorado. He also spent much of his career heading the Engineering Maintenance Division for Colorado's Airport. He is eager to help our community and believes we can do so through a team effort. IV. Address Absences: September 10,2009 James Horman,Robert Sells, and David Mathew Mr. Horman and Mr. Sells were absent at this meeting and their absences from September 10, 2009 would be addressed at the next meeting to be held on November 12, 2009. Mike Wanzer made the first motion to excuse Mr. Mathew's absence due to a family emergency. Mr. Dildy made the second motion. All were in favor;motion passed unanimously. V. Approval of Minutes: September 10,2009 Mr. Dildy made the first motion to accept minutes as written and Mr. Sanchez made the second motion. All were in favor;motion passed unanimously. VI. Review, Discuss, and Act as Appropriate on the 2006/2009 International Plumbing Code, International Mechanical Code, International Fuel/Gas Code, International Energy Code, International Residential Code,and Local Amendments For the record the digital recorder experienced some problems and stopped recording at an hour and 26 minutes into the meeting Batteries were checked prior to the meeting with plenty of energy to record a three hour meeting SCANNED IWO Minutes of Mechanical/Plumbing Advisory Board Regular Meeting October 08, 2009 Page 2 Fortunately, no actions were taken on any local amendments or International Codes. The meeting consisted of general discussion regarding the 2009 Editions of the Significant Changes to the International Plumbing Code, International Mechanical Code and International Fuel/Gas Code;Energy Conservation Code(Ducts). VII. Identify items to be placed on next Agenda No one had any items to add at this time. VIII. Building Official Report: Department Update Mr. Elliott took the initiative to bring the Board up to date with impending term expirations/reappointments. He reiterated to the Board that it is their responsibility to refer eligible individuals who are interested in serving on the Board to replace those whose terms may be expired IX. Public Comments No one addressed the Board during public forum. X. Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 4 p.m. Presiding Officer