PRESENTER: Presenter
Caitlin Krobot, City Secretary
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SUBJECT: Title
Appointment of Dean Rutherford and Jacob Tschoepe to the Construction Board of Appeals for unexpired terms ending May 31, 2023.
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DEPARTMENT: City Secretary’s Office
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COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Construction Board of Appeals is responsible for hearing appeals of decisions made by the Building Official regarding the City’s building codes.
The Construction Board of Appeals is composed of 7 individuals, one from each of the following professions or disciplines: (1) A registered design professional with architectural experience or a builder or superintendent of building construction. (2) A registered design professional with engineering experience. (3) A registered mechanical contractor. (4) A registered electrical contractor. (5) A registered plumbing contractor. (6) Two registered general contractors. (7) Or the city council may appoint one person who is an attorney or a citizen of the city, in lieu of any of the previously listed qualified persons. (8) Or the council may appoint an interim board with the persons of qualification determined by the council. Currently, there are unexpired vacancies in the Registered Plumbing Contractor category and the Registered Electrical Contractor professions.
The City Secretary’s Office accepted applications until September 30, 2021 and received a total of 7 applications. The Ad Hoc Committee reviewed applications and recommended that the City Council consider the appointments of Dean Rutherford and Jacob Tschoepe.
ISSUE:
Appointments to the Construction Board of Appeals require Council approval.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the appointment of 2 individuals to the Construction Board of Appeals for unexpired terms ending May 31, 2023.