Construction Board of Adjustment Minutes - 10/21/2002Minutes
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
Date
By Time
Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals
October 21, 2002
Board Members Present:
Bill Rowland (Vice Chairman)
Garland Martin
Phil Ringman
Syd Litteken
Gary Oatman
Garland Martin
Louis Lane
Board Members Absent:
Randal Poteet (Chairman)
Brian Walser
John Ferguson
Jackie Lebow
Mr. Clark called the October 21, meeting to order at 3:05 PM
City Personnel & Visitors:
Dave Clark (Director)
Bobby Teague (Building and
Code Administrator)
Jerry Gamble (Chief Plumbing
& Mechanical Inspector)
Chuck Dennis (Home Builder)
David Rhone (Home Builder)
Charles Barr (Home Builder)
Kevin Darnell (Committee
Member)
James Foster (Home Builder)
Rich Thames (Home Builder)
Bobby Rowland (Home Builder)
R.J. Wachsman (Home Builder)
Glenda Ramsey (Committee
Member)
Bob Seabury (Home Builder)
Mr. Clark Introduced Bobby Teague as the new Building and Code Administrator.
The meeting opened with discussion pertaining to the testing requirement for Building Contractor
Licenses. Mr. Clark suggested that the Board take a straw vote to see who would be in favor of
dropping the requirement. Discussion was made regarding the relevance of testing for both
residential and commercial licenses. A motion was made by Mr. Martin to drop the testing
requirement for residential licenses. Mr. Oatman seconded the motion. Board voted
unanimously to drop the requirement for residential testing.
Mr. Bill Rowland made a motion to drop the testing requirement for commercial licenses. Ms.
Ramsey suggested that we re- evaluate the testing for commercial and not make any harsh
moves. Other discussion clearly indicated further discussion was needed. A motion was made to
table the commercial testing at this time by Mr. Martin. Seconded by Mr. Ringman. All were in
favor.
Mr. Clark initiated discussion on the adoption of the International Building Code -ICC 2000 with
amendments previously discussed by the Board. Ms. Ramsey showed support of the ICC 2000
by presenting a letter from the local chapter of American Institute of Architects requesting the
adoption of the new International Code. Discussion was made. Mr. Lane made the motion to
adopt the International Building Code -ICC 2000 with the amendments proposed including
dropping residential testing. Mr. Martin seconded motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Clark adjourned the meeting at 3:50 PM.
Bill Rowland Vice Chairman