HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_BSC_03.20.2014MINLTTES OF PLl"BLLC MEETING
OF THE BUILDING STANDAICDS COMMISSION
CITY OF GEOAGETOWN, TEXAS
No[ic¢ is hereby given that the City of Georgetown Building Standards Commission will hold
its regsslar meeting at 4:00 p.m., Thursday, Th¢ 20th of March, 2014, at the Georgetown City
Council Chambers, located at 101E 9•^, Georgetown, Texas to consider the following:
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Building. Standards Commission Members Present: Morris Greenberg, David Dees, Kenneth
Ford, Raymond Wahrenbrock,
StaFF Present Dave Hall, Tamers Baird, Bridget Chapman, Hank 7on¢s, Jessica Brettle, Chef
Sullivan, Tonnfa Gibbs
REGULAR SESSION:
(Commission r r s tk[e might to c ¢ auto Executive Session at any time during the
cetu-ag regarding any agenda item_ In c mplianc¢ witl. tba Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551
Gov¢mmeut Code, Vemori s Texas Code, Ar[notat¢d, the item below will b¢ discussed in
closed sessaon
1. Call to Order M¢¢ting called to order by Jessica Brettle at 4:00
Br¢ttle advised the commission that they needed to elect a chair For today's
meeting since the Council would not approve Yh¢ appointment of Moms
Greenberg until Council meeting on March 25, 2014. Motion by Ford, seconded
by Deea nominating. Greenberg as today's Chair -Greenberg accepted -
Approv¢d 4-O
2 Consideration of approval of the minutes from [hc Commission meeting held on
Monday, April 19, 2012.
Discussion : Wahr¢nbrock asked and Hall answered no changes needed to be
made to the minutes. No further discussion -motion by Dees, seconded by Ford
xo approve the minutes from the Comassssion meeting held on Monday, April 19,
2012 -Approved 4-O
3. Discussion and adoption of By -Laws for ehc Building Standards Commission.
Discussion: Hall explained that Greenberg found a - m the by -Laws section
4.4 regarding the Qvorum. Chapman explained ttaat atquoerurn for Hris board is 3
persons to conduct general business. if they have a disputed or contested case
then a quorum of 4 people will b¢ required.
Greerrb¢rg questioned section 1.3.1 regarding Chair Votv�g -chair only voles as a
tie breaker wanted Chapman to explain. that and how they will ever approve
anything if the Chair only votes a a tie -breaker. Chapman aid this is a general
procedural guidelin which is not consistent with the by-laws and rules of this
board. Rules will be c sed to reflect this board's guideline 4 will be required o
ntestc-d c e 1 Baring and 3 will be required on regular business and the Chairn
will be able to vote.
Greenberg questioned section 4 4 - is there a possibility Heat a c ned
tuber will realize he has a nflict of interest and has to r s nd only 4
members a ¢present. Chapman explained the provision of 4 members leave to be
present [o hear a contested c n be cl anged. to allow only 3 m tubers being
present wiHz a nda[ion of change to Hre city c cil -Motion by
Greenberg, s ended by De¢e for the r of the by-laws requiring only 3
tubers b¢ present to approve a ntestedro ¢hearing Further Discussion:
Walzrcnbroct< w n't opposed but felt he didri t have enough information to
support an approval. Motion carries. Approved 3-1 (Wahrenbrocic opposed)
4. Discussion and possible action Yo cept the proposed Public Hearing process and
procedures for proposed changes, aniendmen es, revrsrons and sf gr.ificant ettan ges eo the
20121nternatonal Codes.
Discussion: Hall begaaz his presentation re mg the Public Hearing process
nd procedure-s For proposed changes, a nrdmcnts, r and significant
changes to the 2o12 International Codes. As Hall c ntinutcd presents Hon boars
questioned. their role and Felt they needed further educes Hon o � [h¢ process and
additional time to r w the items. Motion by D¢ea, s nd¢d by Pord eo table
Hie item, and revtew and discuss at the next meeting. Approved 4-0
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5. Discussion, possible actioa and r ndation to the City Council to adopt the 2012
Lnterna tional Building and Fire Codes pertaining to c ial o cupancy types for the
City of Georgetown. This includes the presentation of svgnificant changes to the 2012
In tern atio al Codes from the latest editions of the International Building anal Fire Codes.
Discussion: Items u5 and n6 were discussed together (see below)
6. Discussion, possible action and r m adations m the City Council to c cider the
adoption of proposed changes, r _ r local a endments to tine 20I2 international
Building and. Fire Codes pertaining to oommercial occupancy types for the City of
Georgetown.
Discussion: Hall showed PowerPoint Ford asks if the Board r nded
adopting the new 2012 standards, if they s teething they didn�t agree with
an they recommend to modify that specific -urea Hall said lots of data (testing,
engineering data) will be seeded to qv entity any change inquest. Ford wanes to
try to have a happy medium, w nts to support eh¢ change but wants to do what
s best for Georgetown — so if there a e items the board feels Bice they don t want
to Follow do they have dre ability to modify? Hall said yes. Wahrenbrodc asked iF
allowed o ¢ by c e basis, Hall said yes, it you c n justify it.
Ch of John sullivan explained tl'+ae the International Codes a mended to be
adopted on 3 year cycle, they ar active not proactive. All relate to s mething
happening like a fire based is ue. Base codes are not something tizat is
mpromising the safety of commuui ty. If they find s-ncthing twat docsai t work
it can be a nded. Georgetown is ntiy working in ery liberal code
without any fire protection. Ford asked Sullivan if he will giver endati ons
of a. ndments to the adopted codes to make it better For the Georgetown
unity. su LLivan said yes, than is exactly what will. o
Sullivan said s r ndu�g cities have already adopted 2012 codes, he
_ nded an educational forum to discuss codes, changes and everything so
the board c understand the codes and what is involved. Everyone agreed to
ork on the best way to be transparent and present it appropriately.
Motion by D¢es, seconded by Ford to table item 5 and 6 -Approved 4-tl
9. Suggested items for next regularly scheduled meeting agenda.
Discussion: board c nfirmed their request fora orkshop to be held for further
education on the process and their role. Board will c ordinate with city staff to
schedule orkshop. Motion by Ford, seconded by De¢s to schedule- an
educational workshop Approved 4-0
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Motion by Greenb¢rg, seconded by Dees to adjourn -Approved 4-O
Adjour-it¢d at 6v05
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Morris Greea rg, Chair
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Toruiia Adair ib s, Soard Liaison
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