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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11042004 BSC Agenda Item 3 Cit y of West University Place A Neighborhood City ® Recycled Paper Foundation Workshop Public Hearing Building & Standards Commission In the Municipal Building, Located in the Bill Watson Conference Room A 3800 University Boulevard. West University Place, TX. 77005 Meeting Minutes October 12th, 2004 MEMBERS PRESENT: Bryant Slimp,John Ayres, Darryl Friday and J. Denis Powers (Arrived at 2:15 p.m.) MEMBERS ABSENT: David Flame, Dr. Peter Benjamin, J. Denis Powers, Brian Hoogendam, Muddy McDaniel and Kevin McMahon. COUNCIL LIASION: (Absent). STAFF PRESENT: Annette Arriaga,Dennis Mack and Ron Wicker. GUESTS PRESENT: Elan Tavor,Julio L. Laguiarta and Mike Talianchich. [Call to Order.] With a quorum, present Bryant Slimp called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. 1. Foundations. Bryant Slimp went over the order of proceedings for the public hearing and introduced the BSC committee and staff Bryant Slimp went over the power point presentation and current proposed draft amendment of the Standard Codes Schedule regarding foundations with revisions through October 7th, 2004. Bryant Slimp continued to discuss the proposed foundation code changes. He went over the background, problems, BSC studies, design criteria and goals. He went over the proposed code amendments. Bryant Slimp asked for the first speaker to address the commission. ❑ Request to speak during the public hearing: Mr. Michael L. Talianchich P.E. stated that he is a resident of West University and he is also starting a new construction project in West University Place. He addresses the Errors and Omissions insurance requirements as stated in the proposed code amendments. Draft amendment of the Standard Codes Schedule regarding foundations, with revisions through 10-7-04. Mr. Michael L. Talianchich, wanted to know why the commission was requiring all of this insurance?It may be difficult for him to get errors and omission insurance. He is an engineer and is acting as his own general contractor and builder. He has made several calls and is currently having trouble trying to get the errors and omissions insurance coverage. If he does end up accruing the insurance coverage, he is wondering what it will cost him to have it. Mr. Michael L. Talianchich continued to discuss the different types of foundations that he has designed and built and that he has never had a problem. He also discussed how each pier hole could with stand so many pounds. He has built eleven houses with the same type of system and experienced no failures. He also discussed the definition of the RLPE and the RLGE and that they needed to be revised. He suggested that the P.E., who stamps and signs the drawings and provided the stamped and signed designed calculations, is the only individual who should be responsible. Mr. Michael L. Talianchich wanted to also inform the board, that as a good engineer he doesn't need to be told how to do engineering. He stated he has sent documentation to the state and is inquiring if what the commission is doing is ethical. Bryant Slimp thanked Mr. Michael L. Talianchich and stated that he would take into consideration all of his input. 3800 i iuvctsity Bouicvaiu West Liiiverslty Place, Texas 77005-2899 ^i3= oo +++1 $ www.westu.arg Building and Standards Commission Meeting Minutes October 12th,2004 Page 2of 2 Motion by John Ayres: I move that all statements, exhibits and documents be made part of the official record of this hearing and that this hearing be formally adjourned. Darryl Friday seconds the motion to adjourn. AYES: Bryant Slimp, Darryl Friday and John Ayres. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: Motion passed. Meeting adjourned. [Adjournment.] Meeting adjourned at 2:30 p.m. PASSED THIS DAY OF , 2004. Bryant Slimp, Chairman ATTEST: Ms. Annette R. Arriaga Development Services Secretary City of West [JiiiversityPlace A Neighborhood City CJ Recycled Paper Foundation Workshop Public Hearing ` Building & Standards Commission In the Municipal Building, Located in the Bill Watson Conference Room 3800 University Boulevard. West University Place, TX. 77005 Meeting Minutes October 13th, 2004 MEMBERS PRESENT: Bryant Slimp, John Ayres, Darryl Friday, J. Denis Powers and Muddy McDaniel. MEMBERS ABSENT: David Flame, Dr. Peter Benjamin, Brian Hoogendam, and Kevin McMahon. COUNCIL LIASION: (Absent). STAFF PRESENT: Annette Arriaga and Dennis Mack. GUESTS PRESENT: Charles Bonner, Jennifer Ridgeway and Ron Kelm. [Call to Order.] With a quorum,present Bryant Slimp called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. 1. Foundations. Bryant Slimp went over the order of proceedings for the public hearing and introduced the BSC committee and staff. Bryant Slimp went over the power point presentation and current proposed draft amendment of the Standard Codes Schedule regarding foundations with revisions through October 7th, 2004. Bryant Slimp continued to discuss the proposed foundation code changes. He went over the background, problems, BSC studies, design criteria and goals. He went over the proposed code amendments. Bryant Slimp asked if any one had requested to speak to the commission.No one requested to speak or address the commission. Motion by Muddy McDaniel: I move that all statements, exhibits and documents be made part of the official record of this hearing and that this hearing be formally adjourned. J. Denis Powers second the motion. AYES: Bryant Slimp, John Ayres, J. Denis Powers and Muddy McDaniel. NOES:None. ABSTAIN: Motion passed. Meeting Adjourned. [Adjournment.] Meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m. PASSED THIS DAY OF , 2004. Bryant Slimp, Chairman ATTEST: Ms. Annette R. Arriaga Development Services Secretary 380n University Boulevard • West University Place, Texas 77005-2899 • 713.668.4441 • www.westu.orb