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City of West University Place
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Located in the Bill Watson Conference Room,
3800 University Blvd,
West University Place, Texas 77005
Meeting Minutes
November 2, 2006
MEMBERS PRESENT: Bryant Slimp, David Flame, Brian Hoogendam, Dr. Peter
Benjamin, J. Denis Powers, Dave Miller, Michael Talianchich,
and Muddy McDaniel
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Richard Yehle
STAFF PRESENT: Chief Building Official Debbie Scarcella, Code Enforcement
Officer Daniel Paripovich, Police Sergeant Darrell Blaylock,
James L. Dougherty
GUESTS PRESENT: Jacob Kass, Allan Feiner, and Robert Riquelmy
[Call to Order] Bryant Slimp called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
1. Notices, Rules, Etc.
Mr. Slimp welcomed the visitors and staff members to the meeting. He then read the rules of
procedure to be followed for the hearing.
2. Docket No. 06-03, Request for reinstatement of suspended contractor registration (Yago
Custom Homes). (See Section 18-3 of the Code of Ordinances).
(Jim Dougherty entered the meeting at 6:13 p.m.). Bryant Slimp introduced Mr. Jacob Kass
with Yago Custom Homes. Mr. Kass requested that the contractor registration for Yago Custom
Homes be reinstated as per the conditions of the BSC decision issued on October 5, 2006. Mr.
Kass introduced Allan Feiner, who then apologized to the BSC members and the members of
staff present for his part in a situation that took place in August involving the Code Enforcement
Officer and Police Officer Blaylock. Bryant Slimp then asked for a staff response from Debbie
Scarcella, Chief Building Official. Ms. Scarcella read the staff report. Several questions were
asked of Daniel Paripovich, Code Enforcement Officer. Mr. Slimp then asked members of the
audience who had signed up to speak to come forward. Mr. Robert Riquelmy then addressed his
comments to the commission. Mr. Kass was then given an opportunity to add additional
comments. The hearing portion of the meeting was then closed. Brian Hoogendam motioned to
not include a copy of synopsized phone conversation with a resident in the official record. Mr.
Slimp reminded the members that all communication and documents were public record and the
specific record as attached could not be removed. Discussion followed concerning the request
and frequency of violations and at what point the number of violations might be considered
excessive. Mr. Slimp asked for a motion. No motion was made. The request died for a lack of
motion, and the contractor registration will be reinstated at the expiration of 60 days as per the
original decision made October 5, 2006. Mr. Slimp then read a statement to Mr. Kass.
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3. Alternate Piping Materials.
Based on a presentation made to the BSC by Terry Donahoe concerning the use of PE-AL-PE
piping systems within West University Place, a proposed amendment to Appendix C, "Technical
Codes", Plumbing Code Amendments was introduced to the members. Discussion followed
concerning the use of the piping. Mr. Slimp asked for a motion and no motion was made. The
proposed amendment was not approved.
4. Flood Protection and Prevention Regulations.
This item was tabled until the next meeting.
5. Portable Buildings and Storage Units.
Debbie Scarcella and Jim Dougherty introduced proposed changes to an amendment as
discussed at the September BSC meeting. This ordinance amendment would regulate temporary
and smaller portable buildings and storage units. A discussion followed and staff was instructed
to look into the cubic area configurations of different types of units and make suggested
modifications to reflect those areas.
6. Meeting Minutes. The meeting minutes of October 5, 2006 were presented for discussion and
approval. J. Denis Powers motioned to approve the minutes as written. Dr. Peter Benjamin
seconded the motion. AYES: Bryant Slimp, David Flame, Brian Hoogendam, Dr. Peter
Benjamin, and J. Denis Powers. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None
[Adjournment]
J. Denis Powers motioned to adjourn. Dr. Peter Benjamin seconded the motion. AYES: Bryant
Slimp, David Flame, J. Denis Powers, Dr. Peter Benjamin, and Brian Hoogendam. NOES:
None. ABSTAIN: None. Meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
PASSED THIS y DAY OF 2006
Bryant Slimp,.Chairman
ATTEST:
Ms. Josie Orosco, Permit Technician
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