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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Construction Trade Advisory & Appeals Board - 01/21/2021 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING Construction Trade Advisory &Appeal Board City of Corpus Christi Via WebEx Vide Conference Thursday, January 21, 2021 1:30PM BOARD MEMBERS: STAFF: Ramiro Munoz, Ill, Chairman Luke Fry, Deputy Building Official • Garry Camp—Vice Chairman Catherine Garza,Agenda Coordinator Paul S. Cervantes Jared Merdes Mike Wanzer I. Call to Order-Roll Call: The meeting was called to order and quorum was established with no absences. II. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. III. Approval of Absences: None. IV. Approval of Minutes: December 17,2020 A motion was made by Mr. Wanzer to approve the minutes listed above. The motion was seconded by Mr. Merdes and the motion passed. V. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Construction Trade Advisory&Appeal Board 2020 Annual Report A motion was made by Mr. Wanzer to approve the Board's 2020 Annual Report. The motion was seconded by Mr. Cervantes and the motion passed. Luke Fry, Development Services Building Official, inquired about question No.4 of the annual report:"What are the future goals and objectives for the 2021 calendar year?". VI. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Draft Ordinance Amending Section 14-206 of the Corpus Christi Code to Amend the Construction Trade Advisory &Appeals Board Member Composition. Mr. Merdes felt one of the positions should be amended with a member related to the general vendor community,without sacrificing master trades. Mr. Fry suggested someone from American Electric Power(AEP) as a non-voting Ex-Officio member. Mr. Merdes agreed and said each of the previous trade boards included this category (utilities) and from the vendor community. Further discussion took place regarding the Ex-Officio title and how that category could be utilized. It was also noted that these meetings are open to the public;the Board could invite representatives to attend and speak/give input on specific topics/projects(2021 ICC Code Review). Discussion continued regarding options for amending some member requirements/categories needed to fulfill the roster in which all trades/disciplines can be represented for better communication/outreach. A consensus from the Board was made to not make changes to the proposed,draft amendment; for specific projects, different vendors could be invited to meetings for input. A motion was made by Mr. Merdes and seconded by Mr. Cervantes to approve the proposed amendment as presented.The motion passed. VII. Deputy Building Official Report Mr. Fry informed the Board regarding Informational Bulletin No. 8, specific to drainage requirements for in-fill lots which will be effective March 1, 2021. Another future bulletin will include a requirement for general, non-engineered drainage plans to accompany all plan reviews for new construction/additions; inspections will be required as part of this new process. With respect to the upcoming review of the 2021 Code cycle, Mr. Fry informed the Board of a preliminary plan on how to move forward with subcommittees for education/outreach (internal/external). VIII. Future Agenda Items: Determine how to implement Chapter 17 of the International Building Code; Mr. Cervantes brought up an issue he has been experiencing regarding the 3:1 ratio — three assistants per one Journeyman. He feels local contractors are"carded" more often than bigger, out-of-town companies. He has witnessed these companies not complying with the ratio and believes they do not get carded as often. Mr. Merdes brought up "Arc Flash". It is a newer code requirement and needs to be visited from a safety concern perspective. IX. Adjournment With no further business to discuss,the meeting was adjourned at 2:37 p.m.