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City of West University Place
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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
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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 -r 1 DAY OF M � , 2006
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