Building Code Board of Appeals Minutes 2008 05 15

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Building Code Board of Appeals Minutes May 15, 2008 Page 3 of 4 Rex Olson stated it all comes down to whether or not we have a budget. We need to present to City Council that a budget is our starting point because we cannot create anything out of thin air. Resolution draft Discussion Mike Jones asked for everyone to read the rough draft resolution. He emphasized that there is not one particular direction to follow because there is no county wide accepted "Green Building" program. Boulder County has no money to do a points program so they went with the HERS program, which is an outside party points rating system. Outside of Boulder County, the majority of cities are using the "Built Green Colorado" program. Matthew Berry agreed that Built Green is not a high priority issue in other counties and cities like it is in Boulder. Mike Jones asked for any changes or comments on the resolution. Rex Olson said it looks good, short and sweet. All the members present agreed. Matthew Berry said having the main points included of residential and commercial were important. He added to keep the Boulder County Consortium of Cities is necessary. Mark Persichetti said he thinks three points are essential: 1) Energy efficiency 2) Materials efficiency 3) Diversion from waste to landfills Mike Jones stated the Boulder waste Program is all self monitored. Funding is the only place to start. He said he will present the LRCAB resolution to the City council. LRCAB is very specific, but we are more general in our presenting because we have no funding. He continued that he will add a point to the city to consider LRCAB's direction. He asked Mark Persichetti if LRCAB is happy with the Scott Robinson proposal. Mark Persichetti said LRCAB is happy with the Scott Robinson proposal with a few minor adjustments. I said it is more important to get some kind of Green Points Program rather than various ordinances drafted. City adopted programs are best, like Longmont's program. Mike Jones said he expects there will be the Building Code Board of Appeals proposal on June 24th, followed by more specifics to be determined later on. He asked the Board if there were any more modifications? None were made. He stated that this draft will go on the website June 10th before the joint session on June 24th. Rex Olson said we are not really saying that this is our direction with this draft.