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Meeting Minutes
February 9t", 2005
MEMBERS PRESENT: Bryant Slimp, David Flame, J. Denis Powers and Kevin Mc Mahon.
MEMBERS ABSENT: John Ayres, Dr. Peter Benjamin, Brian Hoogendam, and Muddy
McDaniel.
COUNCIL LIASION: Mike Woods.
STAFF PRESENT: Annette Arriaga, Dennis Mack and Jim Dougherty.
GUESTS PRESENT: Les Albin and Robert Riquelmy.
[Call to Order.] With a quorum, present Bryant Slimp called the meeting to order at 4:07 p.m.
1. Planninu Workshop. Bryant Slimp wanted to discussed the future direction for the BSC for
the next calendar year. BSC reviewed a list that Jim Dougherty has sent referring back to
several, 6 plus years ago, draft amendments that were presented by BSC on the local codes.
These were code amendments that had been discussed but not passed with city council.
• Bryant Slimp referred to the handout that he had provided which discussed:
❑ Rot Resistant Materials
1. Paints & Coatings
2. Use of certain material in particular places
❑ Structural Framing Ordinance Revisions
1. Beam Supports
2. Truss design and certifications
3. Attachment Practices
*Toe nailing
*Hangers
❑ Solid Fences
1. Locations
2. Engineering
3. Heights
4. Materials of Construction
Bryant Slimp and David Flame asked Dennis Mack about the luncheon with Mike Woods, Ron
Wicker, Michael Ross and Dennis Mack. Dennis Mack stated that the foundation draft
amendments would be put back on next month's agenda.
David Flame asked from what issues might have the highest interest or impact and work from
there. He added that BSC should prioritize. The workshop agreed on three main factors. 1) A
• good engineering job, an engineered structural plan. 2) Checks and balances, liability coverage
of the professional that provide that structural plan. 3) Accountability, site inspection upon
completion. He felt that if the template works for foundations then the structures should follow.
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Mike Woods stated that the general concept is good but requested for BSC to stay away from
• preferences. He stated that the BSC should have logic or a driven force that cause something to
happen. Mike Woods stated that rot resistant materials is a good item since, we do live in a hot
humid climate. Dennis Mack wanted to let the workshop know that before you can ban
something or specific materials, you better make sure that you have a scientific reason to,
because there will be people out there who will challenge it.
Les Albin wanted to add that the board shouldn't wait until something bad happens before
something is done. The board should do look into the issues and problems that are occurring.
Les Albin stated that in order to have a good structure you need two things.
1. A good engineering job.
2. Someone out in the field to check that engineering
Mike Woods agreed, that all structures need to be engineered.
BSC continued general discussion on headers, beams, basic engineering requirements and
minimum building standards.
Bryant Slimp asked the workshop committee which area and what direction do they want to
go?
David Flame stated that the workshop committee should ask how common the problem is and
how common is the failure? We should prioritize high. Which area are a major concern and it
would appear a good benefit and a great impact.
• Bryant Slimp asked for list to be generated by the workshop of all the changes before the next
meeting. Items to be reviewed, exterior material finishes and rot resistant materials and specific
area for structural.
[Adjournment.] Meeting adjourned at 5:03 p.m.
PASSED THIS xh DAY OF 2005.
Bryant S imp, Chairma
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