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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04191995CODE._ENFORC ,EMENT BQ D,,, REGULAR .MEETING APRIL 19. 1995 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Gilliams at 2:04 p.m. PRESENT: Chairman Gilliams Mrs. Kostenbader Mr. Generazio Mr. Neglia Mr. Metcalf (arriving late) EXCUSED: Mr. Nicolini ALSO PRESENT: Richard Schofield, Code Enforcement officer AP~ROVA~ OF MXNU~E~: Mr. Neglia made a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting of March 15, 1995, as written. Mr. Generazio seconded the motion. Roll call was taken. The minutes were approved 4-0 (Mr. Metcalf was not present for the vote). ATTORNEE'$ MATTERS~.' None OLD BUS,NEWSy, None NEW ~pSINES~ Recommendation to City Council - Review of Applications for Board Positions There was a subcontractor position, alternate positions, and the position being vacated by Mrs. Kostenbader to make recommendations to the City Council for. Four applications were received and three of the applicants were present. Mr. Robert Pruitt, Jr. was absent for the interview. The Board decided to interview the applicants present, Mr. Dave Costa, Mr. Mack May, and Mr. Michael Fitzpatrick, in alphabetical order. Each applicant presented themselves to the Board and answered questions. Mr. Metcalf arrived at 2:16 p.m. CODE ENFQ~QEMENT BOARD REGULAR ~ETING OF APRIL 19, 1995 PAGE TWO After a discussion, with Chmn. Gilliams dissenting, the Board felt Mr. Fitzpatrlck's previous subcontractor experience was sufficient to meet the requirements for the subcontractor position. Chmn. Gilliams stated he felt the position should be filled with a currently licensed general contractor or subcontractor. The Board concluded that City Council will use their discretion to interpret how the code (O-93-16) reads. Mr. Generazio nominated Mr. Dave Costa for the regular member position. There was not a second. Mr. Neglia nominated Mr. Mack May for the regular member position. Mrs. Kostenbader seconded the motion. Roll call was taken: Mr. Neglia Yes Mr. Generazio No Mrs. Kostenbader Yes Chmn. Gilliams Yes Mr. Metcalf Yes 4-1 for Mr. May Mr. Generazio nominated Mr. Michael Fitzpatrick for subcontractor position. Mrs. Kostenbader seconded the motion. Roll call was taken: Mr. Generazio Yes Mrs. Kostenbader Yes Chmn. Gilliams Yes Mr. Metcalf Yes Mr. Neglia Yes 5-0 for Mr. Fitzpatrick. the Mr. Neglia nominated Mr. Dave Costa for an alternate position. Mr. Generazio seconded the motion. Roll call was taken: Mrs. Kostenbader Yes Chmn. Gilliams Yes Mr. Metcalf Yes Mr. Neglia Yes Mr. Generazio Yes 5-0 for Mr. Costa. BOARD ATTORNEY REQVE~T AND REPORT~ None BUILDING OFFICIAL'S MATTERS: None 9ENEI~%L DiSCUSSION~ None PUBLIC INpVT: Mr. Bernard Crecione of 448 Arbor Street informed the Board of a code enforcement situation involving his neighbor regarding a CODE ENFORCEMENT BOAR~ REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL !gJ 1995 PAGE THREE portable basketball hoop. Staff had determined the neighbor was to keep the hoop 25' from the center of the road. Mr. Crecione continued by stating the children are always playing in the street, the ball is always going into their yard and flowerbeds, and on the weekends when there isn't any code enforcement officers around, the neighbor brings the hoop back to the street. Mr. Schofield reviewed the history of the case and staff's action up to date. Mr. Crecione stated they called the police on the past weekend when the neighbor moved the hoop back down to the street. They didn't expect any action, but mainly wanted the documentation of the date and time. Chmn. Gilliams stated that Mr. Crecione was handling this the correct way, by getting the needed documentation and communicating with the City, but until the case comes before the Board there was nothing they could do to help him at this time. Mrs. Kostenbader stated that the children playing in the streets is a public health and safety issue and should be handled by the police, along with any harassment problem. Code enforcement is involved only with the placement of the net. ADJOURNMENT:,.. Mr. Neglia made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Generazio seconded the motion. Chairman Gilliams adjourned the meeting at 2:42 p.m. Minutes approved at the Code Enforcement Board Secretary /~ , 1995 Meeting. man