2021 2:00:00 PM

Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/99404947145
Meeting Dial-in #: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 994 0494 7145

General Business: 9.1

Title: Consideration, discussion, and possible approval of the Building Official's recommendation to appoint two members to the Building Code Board of Appeals, representing the registered architect or builder/superintendent positions, for two-year terms ending March 31, 2023, from the following pool of applicants, listed in alphabetical order: Frank Bidart, Mark DeWeese, Waylon Lowery, Don Mackey

Petitioner/Presenter: Neil C. Krutz, ICMA-CM, City Manager/Neil C. Krutz, ICMA-CM, City Manager

Recommendation: Staff recommends City Council approve the Building Official's recommendations to the Building Code Board of Appeals.

Financial Impact: N/A

Business Impact (Per NRS 237):
A Business Impact Statement is not required because this is not a rule.

Agenda Item Brief:

The Building Code Board of Appeals (BCBA) is an independent board created to hear appeals of decisions made by the Building Official regarding interpretations of the Building Code. The BCBA consists of five (5) members, each serving two-year terms. There are two (2) vacancies on the BCBA who will represent the registered architects or builder/superintendent of building construction and must have at least 10 years of experience, five (5) years as responsible charge of work.

This agenda item is requesting the City Council approve the Building Official's recommended appointments to the BCBA.

Background:

NRS 278.270 through 278.310 provides the City with the authority to establish a board to hear appeals regarding inability to obtain a building permit or decisions of any administrative officer or agency based on or made in the course of the administration or enforcement of any regulation relating to the soundness of structures. In August 2002, Sparks City Council adopted an ordinance (2153) establishing an independent board to hear appeals of decisions made by the Building Official.

The BCBA consists of five (5) members, each serving two-year terms:

Two (2) registered architects or builder/superintendent of building construction with at least 10 years of experience, five (5) years being responsible charge of work;
One (1) registered professional with Structural/Civil Engineer experience
One (1) Mechanical Engineer or a mechanical/plumbing contractor with at least 10 years of experience, five (5) years being responsible charge of work;
One (1) electrical Engineer or an electrical contractor with at least 10 years of experience, with five (5) years as responsible charge of work.

Board members serve at the pleasure of the City Council; the Building Official makes recommendations to the Council for board appointments; members can seek reappointment for up to three (3) terms.

Analysis:

There are two (2) vacancies on the Building Code Board of Appeals, each of which is either a registered professional with architectual experience or a builder or superintendent of building construction with at least 10 years experience (5 of which shall have been in responsible charge of work).

These vacancies are for two-year terms ending March 31, 2023. The vacancies were advertised at the February 22 and March 8, 2021 City Council meetings. Applications were accepted until March 10, 2021 at 5:00 PM.

Building Official Mark Meranda recommends Mark DeWeese and Don Mackey to fill these vacancies. Both are current BCBA members seeking reappointment. If appointed, this will be their second terms.

Alternatives:

Council may approve the Building Official's recommendations for appointment.
Council may reject the Building Official's recommendations for appointment and provide direction to the City Manager.

Recommended Motion:

I move to approve the Building Official's recommendation to appoint Mark DeWeese and Don Mackey as the registered architect and the building/superintendent representatives on the Building Code Board of Appeals, with terms ending March 31, 2023.

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