Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout01112006 BSC Minutes OLM) City of West University Place A Neighborhood City ® Recycled Paper Building & Standards Commission Bill Watson Conference Room, Located at 3800 University Blvd. West University Place, Texas 77005 Meeting Minutes January 11, 2006 MEMBERS PRESENT: Bryant Slimp, David Flame, J. Denis Powers, Dave Miller, Michael Talianchich, Muddy McDaniel, Kevin McMahon MEMBERS ABSENT: Brian Hoogendam, Dr. Peter Benjamin STAFF PRESENT: Debbie Scarcella, Josie Orosco GUESTS PRESENT: Robert Riquelmy [Call to Order] Bryant Slimp called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 1. Notices, Rules, Etc. The Chairman, Bryant Slimp, swore in Muddy McDaniel. Bryant Slimp went over the rules and procedures of the Building and Standards Commission. Bryant Slimp pointed out the alternate voting schedule for each Alternate Member. Bryant Slimp stated that Dave Miller • would be the alternate voting member for the meeting since Dr. Peter Benjamin was not in attendance. J Denis Powers made a motion to accept the alternate voting schedule. David Flame seconded the motion. AYES: Bryant Slimp, David Flame, J. Denis Powers, Dave Miller, Michael Talianchich, Muddy McDaniel and Kevin McMahon. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion passed. 2. Welcome. Bryant Slimp welcomed new and old members of the Building and Standards Commission board along with staff members. Each board and staff member gave a brief introduction of himself or herself. 3. Meeting Minutes. The meeting minutes from the December 1, 2005 meeting were tabled until the next meeting. 4. Structural. Debbie Scarcella went over the draft amendments that were made to the Technical Code Schedule. Debbie Scarcella stated that Alvin Collins, Fire Marshal, was supposed to attend the meeting to discuss adopting and amending the Fire Code, but was unable to attend. 5. Flood Prevention and Protection. Debbie Scarcella explained the handout regarding the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance. Debbie explained that the City would like to adopt the minimum National Flood Plain Insurance requirements excluding the freeboard requirements. The board discussed the base flood elevation specifications for additions to any home. Freeboard 3800 University Boulevard • West University Place, Texas 77005-2899 0 713.668.4441 0 www.westu.org Building and Standards Commission Meeting Minutes January 11, 2006 Page 2 of 2 requirements were discussed in detail. Debbie Scarcella stated that the flood plain elevations for the City of West University Place range from 46 - 50 feet. If any changes were to be made, the changes would have to be submitted to FEMA and approved. Debbie Scarcella explained how the base flood elevations are defined by FEMA. Debbie stated that parts of the City are located within the 100-year Flood Plain; most of the homes are located within the 500-year Flood Plain. [Adjournment] Dave Miller made a motion to adjourn. J. Denis Powers seconded the motion. AYES: Bryant Slimp, David Flame, J. Denis Powers, Dave Miller, Michael Talianchich, Muddy McDaniel, Kevin McMahon. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. Meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m. PASSED THIS U- Y 1 DAY OF v I , 2006 G. & 9 Bryant Slim , Chairman f ATTEST: 1~)'-\&' M - uzso Ms. Josie M. Orosco, Permit Technician