Presenter/Contact
Presenter
Drew Lyons, Assistant City Secretary
Contact Info
(830) 221-4010 - alyons@nbtexas.org
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SUBJECT:
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Discuss and consider the appointment of three individuals to the Building Standards Commission for terms ending October 26, 2022.
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BACKGROUND / RATIONALE:
The Building Standards Commission is composed of five regular members and two alternate members serving two-year staggered terms. The Commission reviews structures to determine if they are substandard and can order repairs to structures. Chapter 50 of the City’s Code of Ordinances encourages City Council to appoint members with experience in specified fields, with alternates selected at-large.
Five terms are expiring on October 26, 2020: Three regular members (Development, Home Building and Real Estate positions), and two alternates. Notice of vacancies was advertised from August 17 to September 16, 2020.
One qualified applicant applied for the one Real Estate vacancy
• Mary Ann Carter (incumbent) (real estate representative)
Three qualified applicants applied for the two alternate vacancies:
• Michael Blahnik (incumbent)
• Andres Campos-Delgado
• April Rodgers (incumbent)
Applicants’ current & prior service on Boards and Commissions
Mary Ann Carter currently serves on the Building Standards Commission.
Michael Blahnik currently serves on the Building Standards Commission.
Andres Campos-Delgado has no previous experience on City boards or commissions.
April Rodgers currently serves on the Building Standards Commission.
ADDRESSES A NEED/ISSUE IN A CITY PLAN OR COUNCIL PRIORITY:
The Building Standards Commission’s charge is outlined in Chapter 50 of the City’s Code of Ordinances.
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
Recommendation
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the appointment of three individuals to the Building Standards Commission for terms ending October 26, 2022.