Board of Plumbers and Pipe Fitters

Minutes for April 21, 2004

MEMBERS PRESENT: Jim Carpenter, Frank Lewis, and Chuck Hoag

MEMBERS ABSENT: Co-Chairman Bob Brookman and Chairman Josef Rantner

VISITORS PRESENT: Ken Christensen, IAPMO (International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials) Consultant-Midwest Representative; Allen Inlow, IAPMO Chief of Field Service Operations

STAFF PRESENT: Mark Mills

April 21, 2004

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In the absence of the Board’s Chair and Co-Chair, Member Chuck Hoag agreed to lead the meeting as acting Chairman. The chairman called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m.

1.         Review minutes from September 17, 2003.

Member Frank Lewis made a motion to approve the minutes from the January 21, 2004 meeting. Member Jim Carpenter second the motion. The motion passed 3-0. 

2.         Draft letter to City Commission regarding stubs on sewer mains.

The Board discussed the stubs on sewer mains briefly and quickly came to the consensus that this subject should be moved to next month due to the absence of two of the Board members.  

3.         Discuss code review schedule.

Staff discussed the memo from Mr. Victor Torres, Neighborhood Resources Director, regarding the City Commission’s direction on the adoption process of the International Codes. Staff informed the Board that they would, along with the Building, Electrical, and Mechanical Boards would be reviewing for adoption the International Residential Code first. Staff added that the schedule that was enclosed with Mr. Torres’ memo was to coordinate the four boards in the review process.

4.         Say farewell to legendary board member Josef Rantner.

Member Josef Rantner was absent from the meeting.

The acting Chairman Member Chuck Hoag recognized the representatives from IAPMO for public comment.

Mr. Allen Inlow stated that they were there to assist the Board in their comparison of the International Codes and the Uniform Plumbing Code. Mr. Inlow went on to acknowledge that the Board had received their free copies of the 2003 Uniform Plumbing Code.

Staff then explained to Mr. Inlow that the City Commission had not requested a comparison of the Uniform and International Codes, but had directed staff and the boards to begin the adoption process of the International Codes.

Mr. Inlow responded that he understood the direction of the Commission to be, compare the Uniform and International Codes and that he would contact the Mayor to get a clarification. Mr. Inlow finished by stating he would have that clarification for the next meeting.  

With public comment over a motion was made by Member Jim Carpenter to adjourn the meeting, Member Frank Lewis second the motion, the motion passed 3-0. The chairman adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m.

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