Building Code Board of Appeals Agenda and Packet 2017 03 16

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Building Code Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes February 16, 2017 Introduction of New Sr. Administration Assistant / Elizabeth Schettler Page 2 of 3 Staff introduces Elizabeth Schettler to the Building Code Board of Appeals. Staff describes Schettler's responsibilities to the board. For example, Staff mentions she will be attending meetings, taking meeting minutes, creating agendas, and emailing board members with any updated information pertaining to the board. Open Government Training and Pamphlets Chairperson Geise gives a brief description of open government training and how the board members receive the training. Knapp suggests from staff a more in-depth explanation for open government training. Geise requests a record of which board members have completed the training from staff and the date for the next training session. Geise also requests to have from staff each board member's updated term length and status. Approval of Agenda Postings Locations Ramsey moved and Novik seconded the motion to approve the agenda postings locations. Motion passed by all members present except Berry who did not arrive to the meeting until 6:52 p.m. Knapp and Novik question what documents are distributed and posted in the city buildings. Staff is unaware of the process but ensures board members will be updated with an answer before next meeting. DISCUSSION Goals and Projects for 2017 Building Safety Division Staff • Permit Software Implementation o Staff describes the new permitting software the department uses and how inspectors use it for inspections in the field. Staff explains how the software has been challenging in regards to polishing the software for the department's everyday use. Novik suggests that the department reach out to other municipalities and see how they have implemented this type of software within their department. • Open Discussion o Knapp asks staff what building safety refers to within the department. Novik explains how building codes are created and enforced in order to create this term "building safety." o Staff mentions the average permit reviewing turn -around time is shorter. For example, residential reviews are in three instead of four weeks and commercial reviews are in four instead of five weeks. o Novik asks about staffing and the permitting process within the Building Safety Department. Staff responds by explaining who is on staff, what is involved for submitting a permit and the department's over-the-counter permitting. UPDATE None heard.