2003-11-10 BBA Meeting
City of Southlake, Texas
SOUTHLAKE BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING
Monday, November 10, 2003
6:30 p.m. ~C
LOCATION: Southlake East DPS Facility, 667 North Carroll Avenue
REGULAR SESSION:
1. Call to order.
2. Executive Session: Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas
Government Code, Section 551.071, Consultation with attorney, Section 551.072,
Deliberation regarding real property, or Section 551.073 Deliberation regarding
prospective gift. Executive Sessions may be held, under these exceptions at the end of
the Regular Session or at any time during the meeting that a need arises.
3. Reconvene: Action necessary on items discussed in executive session
4. Administrative Comments. Introduction of board members and welcome
CONSENT AGENDA:
All items listed below are considered to be routine by the Building Board of Appeals and will be
enacted with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of items unless a Board member or
citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the general order of business and
considered in its normal sequence.
5. Consent:
A. Approval of the minutes of the Building Board of Appeals meeting held January 12, 1998.
REGULAR AGENDA:
6. Discussion:
A. 2003 Building Board of Appeals Orientation
7. Consider:
A. Election of Officers
8. Adjournment.
Southlake Building Board of Appeals
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CERTIFICATE
I hereby certify that the above agenda was posted on the Official Bulletin Boards at Town Hall, 1400
Main Street, Southlake, Texas, on Friday, November 7, 2003, by 6:00 p.m. pursuant to the Texas
Government Code, Chapter 551. °"11111".,
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If you plan to attend this meeting and have a disability that requires special needs, please advise the
City Secretary 48 hours in advance at 8171481-1519, and reasonable accommodations will be made to
assist you.
Southlake Building Board of Appeals
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
SECTION 551.071 CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY
The Southlake Building Board of Appeals may conduct a private consultation with its attorney when
the Board seeks the advise of its attorney concerning any item on this agenda, about pending and
contemplated litigations, or a settlement offer, or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the
Southlake Parks Development Board under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of
the State Board of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551.
SECTION 551.072 DELIBERATION REGARDING REAL PROPERTY
The Southlake Building Board of Appeals may conduct a closed meeting to deliberate the purchase,
exchange, lease or value of real property.
SECTION 551.073 DELIBERATION REGARDING PROSPECTIVE GIFT
The Southlake Building Board of Appeals may conduct a closed meeting to deliberate a negotiated
contract for a prospective gift or donation to the City.
A FINAL ACTION, DECISION, OR VOTE ON A MATTER DELIBERATED IN A CLOSED
MEETING MAY ONLY BE MADE IN OPEN SESSION.
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS
NOVEMBER 10, 2003
MINUTES
MEMBERS PRESENT: Kosse Maykus, Michael Vassios, Donald Coonan, Bob Lee
and Jerome Johnson.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Theresa Lyons and Eddie Pierce
STAFF PRESENT: Rick Black, Director of DPS; Garland Wilson, Chief of
Administrative Services; Paul Ward, Chief Building Official; Diana (D J) Green,
Secretary; and Tim Sralla, City Attorney.
Agenda Item No. 1. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order by Kosse Maykus
at 6.35 PM.
Agenda Item No. 2 and 3. Executive Session. No Executive Session held.
Agenda Item No. 4. Administrative Comments.
Introduction of Board Members
Welcome, comments and overview of Southlake Department of Public Safety by Director
Rick Black.
Agenda Item No. 5. Approval of Minutes of the Building Board of Appeals Meeting
held January 5, 1998
Motion was made to approve the minutes as presented. Motion second.
Ayes: Maykus, Vassios, Coonan, Lee, Johnson
Nays: None
Approved: 5-0
Acknowledgment of Oath of Office signed by each Board Member and notarized by the
Secretary
Acknowledgement of receipt of City Ordinance No. 635, Code of Ethics and Conduct
Agenda Item No. 6. Discussion.
Chief Wilson discussed the purpose of the Building Board of Appeals Orientation.
Board Structure
Administrative duties
Election of Chairperson and Vice-chairperson
Adoption of rules and procedures
Meetings are official meetings
Codes and Ordinances that will be used as decision making: Building,
Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical and Administrative
Board Responsibilities
Responsibilities will be to make decisions based on the 2000 International
Building Code. All codes and manuals will be made available.
Manuals were available and displayed for review.
Power Point presentation presented by Paul Ward illustrating Case No. 14, substandard
building, located at 1315 W Dove Rd. Hand outs were given to each Member.
Roll of Building Official was discussed. It is the job of the Building Official to make
recommendations for the Building Board of Appeals' consideration.
Conclusion of presentation
Open discussion by Board Members
Discussion concerning procedure on how a case is brought before the Building
Board of Appeals
It was made clear to the Board that a decision made by the Board is final.
There are no cases pending to be brought before the new Board.
The Texas Open Meeting Act was discussed.
Comments from Tim Sralla, City Attorney
Cautioned Board Members about discussing issues of a case in public.
Cautioned Board Members about meeting in pairs of groups.
Notified Board Members that a meeting can take place via telephone,
e-mail or Daisy-chaining.
Cautioned Board Members to not let personal opinion affect decision
making.
Discussed legal issues
Liability: Unauthorized activities, stay within the boundaries of
authority.
Insurance: Each member is named under the City's policy.
Conflict of Interest: Each member encouraged to read and
understand the City of Southlake Code of Ethics.
Agenda Item No. 7. Consider: Election of Officers.
Nominations requested for Chairperson.
Motion made to nominate Kosse Maykus for Chairperson.
Motion: Vassios
Second: Coonan
Ayes: Vassios, Coonan, Johnson, Lee
Nays: None
Approved: 5-0
Nominations requested for Vice-chairperson.
Motion made to nominate Don Coonan.
Motion: Maykus
Second: Vassios
Ayes: Maykus, Vassios, Johnson, Lee
Nays: None
Approved: 5-0
A schedule of days was presented to the Board Members for their approval. No
opposition was made to the proposed meeting dates. Comments were made concerning
ways of contacting the Members. It was discussed and agreed upon that a letter would be
sent out three (3) weeks prior to a meeting to notify Board Members in the event that the
Board would NOT meet. Several Board Members requested to be notified by e-mail.
Roll was passed around to have e-mail addresses added.
It was determined that Bob Lee would move from Alternate to sitting Board Member,
replacing Eddie Pierce who no longer resides in the City of Southlake.
Some Ordinances that the Board Members will be referring to:
Ordinance 622
622A
622B
697
Agenda Item No. 8. Adjournment.
With no objections the November 10, 2003 orientation of the Building Board of Appeals
was adjourned at 8:10 PM.
Ko se M kus, Chairp rson
ATTEST:
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Diana (D J) Green
Secretary
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MINUTES
MEMBERS PRESENT: Kosse Maykus, Michael Vassios, Donald Coonan, Bob Lee
and Jerome Johnson.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Theresa Lyons and Eddie Pierce
STAFF PRESENT: Rick Black, Director of DPS; Garland Wilson, Chief of
Administrative Services; Paul Ward, Chief Building Official; Diana (D J) Green,
Secretary; and Tim Sralla, City Attorney.
Agenda Item No. 1. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order by Kosse Maykus
at 6.35 PM.
Agenda Item No. 2 and 3. Executive Session. No Executive Session held.
Agenda Item No. 4. Administrative Comments.
Introduction of Board Members
Welcome, comments and overview of Southlake Department of Public Safety by Director
Rick Black.
Agenda Item No. 5. Approval of Minutes of the Building Board of Appeals Meeting
held January 5, 1998
Motion was made to approve the minutes as presented. Motion second.
Ayes: Maykus, Vassios, Coonan, Lee, Johnson
Nays: None
Approved: 5-0
Acknowledgment of Oath of Office signed by each Board Member and notarized by the
Secretary
Acknowledgement of receipt of City Ordinance No. 635, Code of Ethics and Conduct
Agenda Item No. 6. Discussion.
Chief Wilson discussed the purpose of the Building Board of Appeals Orientation.
Board Structure
Administrative duties
Election of Chairperson and Vice-chairperson
Adoption of rules and procedures
Meetings are official meetings
Codes and Ordinances that will be used as decision making: Building,
Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical and Administrative
Board Responsibilities
Responsibilities will be to make decisions based on the 2000 International
Building Code. All codes and manuals will be made available.
Manuals were available and displayed for review.
Power Point presentation presented by Paul Ward illustrating Case No. 14, substandard
building, located at 1315 W Dove Rd. Hand outs were given to each Member.
Roll of Building Official was discussed. It is the job of the Building Official to make
recommendations for the Building Board of Appeals' consideration.
Conclusion of presentation
Open discussion by Board Members
Discussion concerning procedure on how a case is brought before the Building
Board of Appeals
It was made clear to the Board that a decision made by the Board is final.
There are no cases pending to be brought before the new Board.
The Texas Open Meeting Act was discussed.
Comments from Tim Sralla, City Attorney
Cautioned Board Members about discussing issues of a case in public.
Cautioned Board Members about meeting in pairs of groups.
Notified Board Members that a meeting can take place via telephone,
e-mail or Daisy-chaining.
Cautioned Board Members to not let personal opinion affect decision
making.
Discussed legal issues
Liability: Unauthorized activities, stay within the boundaries of
authority.
Insurance: Each member is named under the City's policy.
Conflict of Interest: Each member encouraged to read and
understand the City of Southlake Code of Ethics.
Agenda Item No. 7. Consider: Election of Officers.
Nominations requested for Chairperson.
Motion made to nominate Kosse Maykus for Chairperson.
Motion: Vassios
Second: Coonan
Ayes: Vassios, Coonan, Johnson, Lee
Nays: None
Approved: 5-0
Nominations requested for Vice-chairperson.
Motion made to nominate Don Coonan.
Motion: Maykus
Second: Vassios
Ayes: Maykus, Vassios, Johnson, Lee
Nays: None
Approved: 5-0
A schedule of days was presented to the Board Members for their approval. No
opposition was made to the proposed meeting dates. Comments were made concerning
ways of contacting the Members. It was discussed and agreed upon that a letter would be
sent out three (3) weeks prior to a meeting to notify Board Members in the event that the
Board would NOT meet. Several Board Members requested to be notified by e-mail.
Roll was passed around to have e-mail addresses added.
It was determined that Bob Lee would move from Alternate to sitting Board Member,
replacing Eddie Pierce who no longer resides in the City of Southlake.
Some Ordinances that the Board Members will be referring to:
Ordinance 622
622A
622B
697
Agenda Item No. 8. Adjournment.
With no objections the November 10, 2003 orientation of the Building Board of Appeals
was adjourned at 8:10 PM.
Kosse Maykus, Chairperson
ATTEST:
Diana (D J) Green
Secretary