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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985 Electrical Board Minutes OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS of the ELECTRICAL BOARD January 15, 1985 MEMBERS PRESENT: Dean Battley, Howard Lutz, Keith Norris , and Gene Ducharme MEMBER EXCUSED: Pat Shurtliff INSPECTORS PRESENT: Jim White and Mel Ott The meeting was called to order at 7 :00 p.m. by Chairman Lutz. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved by a motion made by Keith Norris and seconded by Gene Ducharme. Motion Carried. Approval of Home-Owner Permits : None Old Business: None New Business : The board members discussed the filling of the Inspector position created by Jim White being appointed to Chief Electrical Inspector. There was discussion on how long Mel Ott would have to remain as a contract Electrical Inspector. Gene Ducharme made the motion to adjourn the meeting and it was seconded by Keith Norris. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, James C. White Secretary i �J (D � n n n Ul0) �0 0 un a OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS of the ELECTRICAL BOARD February 19, 1985 MEMBERS PRESENT: Dean Battley, Howard Lutz, Keith Norris , Gene Ducharme and Pat Shurtliff INSPECTORS PRESENT: Jim White The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Lutz. The minutes of the last meeting, January 15, 1985, were read and approved by a motion made by Keith Norris and seconded by Dean Battely. Motion Carried. Approval of Home-Owner Permits : None Old Business: The Board discussed at length the matter of wiring all commercial and industrial buildings with a particular conduit system. The board members are in full support of the current city ordinance. New Business : The board members also discussed the approval of the Enercon Data low voltage control units. The board ruled that if this unit is listed by Underwriters Laboratories and approved as such, it may be used within the City of Lansing. It must be installed in compliance with the City of Lansing ordinance. The board members also discussed the use of portable grounds being used on the generators of fire trucks. The board ruled that the letter of recommendation sent to the Fire Chief was sufficient. Gene Ducharme made the motion to adjourn the meeting and it was seconded by Pat Shurtliff. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, L �v es C. White Secretary Ili n 0' m rt � K lQ Y• a (� 0 K LAOSING CITY C-AM4 pelt IZ 30 aM '85 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS of the ELECTRICAL BOARD March 19, 1985 MEMBERS PRESENT: Gene Ducharme, Keith Norris , Pat Shurtliff, Howard Lutz and Dean Battley INSPECTOR PRESENT: Jim White The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.ri. by Chairi;ian Lutz. The minutes of the previous meeting, February 19, 1985, were read and approved by a motion made by Dean Battley and seconded by Keith Norris. Approval of Hone-Owner Permits: Mr. Renshaw, representing Mrs. Polly Cleveland, made application to install a 100 AMP service at 713 W. Mt. Hope, Lansing, Michigan. After examining all prints and drawing information, the board members decided to allow Mrs. Polly Cleveland to secure a permit for the above address. The motion to approve the request was made by Keith Norris and seconded by Dean Battley. Motion Carried. New Business : Mr. Edward Mader presented the board members with extensive information regarding time energy systems. He also presented the complete .listing and wiring method to install this equipment in any and all commercial buildings. The board members approved the use of this equipment in city buildings by Delta Electric. The board members approval was given providing Delta Electric employees take special precautions in the air plenum and exposed areas and maintain the anchoring methods discussed by the board. The board members further mandated that any and all contractors wanting to install time energy systems or other similar equipment in the City of Lansing shall first meet with the Electrical Board. The details of the installations shall be explained at that time. Mr. Keith Norris announced that as of April 5, 1985 he will no longer be a resident of the City of Lansing and therefore must resign as a board members. Mr. Norris stated that he would attend the April 16, 1985 meeting and that a letter of resignation to the City Council is forthcoming. Electrical Board Minutes Page Two March 19, 1985 Gene Ducharme made the motion to adjourn the meeting and it was seconded by Pat Shurtliff. The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. Respectfully sub fitted, James C. White Secretary m H w r� n c� n H � �d H N n � N H td �1O O 0 In C7 H H CrJ OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS s` 3 y of the 'P p r ELECTRICAL BOARD W April 16, 1985 s MEMBERS PRESENT: Howard Lutz, Dean Battley, Gene Ducharme and Pat Shurtliff INSPECTOR PRESENT: Jim White The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. by Chairman Lutz. The minutes of the previous meeting, March 19, 1985, were read and approved by a motion made by Mr. Ducharme and seconded by Mr. Battley. Motion Carried Approval of Home-Owner Permits: There were no permit applications presented to the board members for approval . Old Business : It was further noted that the anchoring demension, five feet, in regards to the installation of Energy Management Systems shall be maintained throughout the City of Lansing. Given adverse or difficult conditions and location, exceptions may be granted. New Business: The Electrical Board was presented plans for the Wohlers. Corporation structure. The plans detailed the floor installation using conventional junction boxes. After. thoroughly examining the entire plans, equipment and architectural notes, the board members ruled that the equipment described on the plans could not be approved by the board. The request was denied due to the fact that this equipment was not listed by U.L. or any other testing laboratory. A letter of resignation was accepted by the board members from Mr. Norris. The board members further discussed a possible replacement for him. A motion was made by Pat Shurtliff to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Gene Ducharme. Motion Carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, James C. White Secretary OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS of the ELECTRICAL BOARD May 21, 1985 MEMBERS PRESENT: Howard Lutz, Gene Ducharme, and Pat Shurtliff. MEMBERS EXCUSED: Deane Battley INSPECTOR PRESENT: Jim White The meeting was called to order at 7:20 PM, May 21, 1985, by Chairman Lutz. The minutes of previous meeting were read and approved by a motion by Pat Shurtliff, seconded by Gene Ducharme. Approval of Home-Owner Permits: There were no permit applications presented to the board members for approval . Old Business : The Electrical Board discussed the matter of "upgrading" our glectrical permit fee schedule. The action is important due to the new materials that are emerging and the changes in the "state of the art" electrically. However, this action is to take place in January, 1986. New Business : The Electrical Board discussed the operation of the A.D.T. Company throughout the city. The board states that we, as a body along with the Inspector, would work in conjunction with the A.D.T. people to insure that all electrical communication and security systems are installed according to the National Electrical Code(s). However, it is our under- standing that the A.D.T. Company will install and maintain these systems. The motion was made to adjourn the meeting by Pat Shurtliff, seconded by Gene Ducharme. The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 PM. Respectfully submitted, C 4eas C. White etary 3 LT1 w r C� N 1-j � H n 00 r L 0 x d OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS of the ELECTRICAL BOARD June 18, 1985 MEMBERS PRESENT: Pat Shurtliff, Dean Battley, Howard Lutz and Gene Ducharme. INSPECTOR PRESENT: Jim White The meeting was called to order at 7:20 p.m. on June '18, 1985 by Chairman Lutz. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved by a motion made by Pat Shurtliff. The motion was seconded by Dean Battley. Motion Carried. Approval of Home-Owner Permits: There were no requests for permits. Old Business : The board members discussed the election of board members to various positions . Elections will be held at the next meeting. Attendance is very important for this meeting. Please notify Chairman Lutz or Jim White if you are unable to attend. New Business : The board members also discussed the serious operation of one of our board members , Dean Battley. Mr. Battley recently underwent throad surgery and is now recovering. The board members also discussed the possibility of obtaining keys for each member. A motion was made to adjourn the meeting by Gene Ducharme and seconded by Pat Shurtliff. The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, James C. White Secretary �— cs: LO cJ s 1 A \ OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS of the ELECTRICAL BOARD August 20, 1985 MEMBERS PRESENT: Dean Battley, Gene Ducharme, Pat Shurtliff and Howard Lutz. INSPECTOR PRESENT: Jim White The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. August 20, 1985 by Chairman Lutz. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved by a motion made by Gene Ducharme and seconded by Dean Battley. Motion Carried. Approval of Home-Owner Permits: Mr. Jerry Green made application for permit to install a one hundred (100) amp service at 716 Ridgewood Street, Lansing, MI . After examining all prints and drawings involved in the installation, the Electrical board approved this application. A motion was made by Gene Ducharme and seconded by Pat Shurtliff. Motion Carried. Mr. Mike McNardie also made application to install a one hundred (100) amp service at 214 North Jenison Street, Lansing, MI . The Electrical board examined all prints, drawings and sketches. The board members also granted this application to Mr. McNardie. A motion was made by Dean Battley and seconded by Pat Shurtliff. Motion Carried. Old Business: The Electrical board members decided that it would not have an election for its members various positions. The members decided to have the members retain their current duties. New Business: Given the fact that the Electrical Board was established with a five 5) member group and has had a vacancy for a period of time, the members are very concerned with filling the vacancy. The members would like to have a fifth person so they can fully expedite the task of which they were appointed. The board meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m. by a motion made by Dean Battley and seconded by Pat Shurtliff. Respectfully subm )tted, James C. White j Secretary J L 0 0 [V ct O 11) n k co c_r, �1 0 n a OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS of the ELECTRICAL BOARD September 17, 1985 MEMBERS PRESENT: Howard Lutz and Gene Ducharme MEMBERS EXCUSED: Pat Shurtliff and Dean Battley Note: The Electrical Board did not have an official meeting due to the lack of a quorum. However, they did review several homeowner electrical applications. Mr. Donald J. Dewey made application to install a 100 AMP service at 113 North Francis Street, Lansing, Mi . Mr. Walt Smiley also made application to install a 100 AMP service at 423 West Grand River Avenue, Lansing, Michigan. These two applications were granted to both homeowners pending field inspection and Electrical Board confirmation at the next meeting on October 15, 1985. The Electrical Board members continue to be concerned about the lack of a key member, contractor representative, on the Electrical Board. Although the board members do regret not having this person, they do recognize the process of government. Respectfully submitte C. James C. White Secretary c t� � m rr o . rr n 0 o L n a OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS of the ELECTRICAL BOARD October 15, 1985 MEMBERS PRESENT: Howard Lutz, Gene DuCharme, Pat Shurtliff and Dean Battley. INSPECTOR PRESENT: Mel Ott The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as written. Old Business: The two homeowners who made application for electrical permits at the last meeting, Sepetember 17, 1985, were approved by the Electrical Board members. A motion was made by Gene DuCharme and seconded by Pat Shurtliff. Motion Carried. New Business: Mr. William Graham from McDonough & Associates introduced the E.N.T. conduit system and explained its advantages over other methods of wiring. Mr. Graham questioned the Electrical Board members opinion on the use of E.N.T. in buildings in excess of three (3) floors. He also requested a variance of the National Electrical Code by the board to use this wiring method in buildings higher than three (3) floors. A motion was made by Dean Battley and supported by Gene DuCharme that the board would table the issue pending further discussion and investigation of the matter. Mr. Robert C. Shaver and Mr. Bruce Blizzard from the Robert C. Shaver Company Inc. made a presentation of both A.C. and M.C. cables. They questioned whether these wiring methods would be allowed for usage in the City of Lansing and not be in violation of the City ordinance. A motion was made by Gene DuCharme and supported by Pat Shurtliff to allow these systems to be installed as permitted by the National Electrical Code. The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, James C. White _Secretary Lo 00 rn o � Ln U ,- �- �-4 v 41 U O v -P U W 0 ®V_"ilELp- 40 / f �® MINUTES Waterfront Development Board Meeting November 21, 1985 City Council Conference Room Present: Absent: Eugene W. Barnes, Chairperson Larry L. Meyer Charles A. Janssen David W. Swan Michael C. Saunders James L. Winckler Ralph C. Sweeney Staff: Guests: William C. Acheson Gail Peterson, Environmental Engineer, BWL Louise H. Christian Vivian Preston, Grants & Program Coordinator I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 5:42 p.m. by Chairperson Barnes. I'I. Roll Call Four members were present. Mr. Swan requested an excused absence, and both. Mr. Meyer and Mr. Winckler were out of town. The Board met as a committee of the whole because of lack of a quorum. III. Approval of Agenda Agenda was approved. Items added under New Business: Discussion of new member, River Island Plaster Plan, and Cherry Hill Master Plan. I`V. Approval of Minutes - Regular meeting of October 17, 1985 Th.e. mi;nute.s were accepted as presented. V. Speci'al guests Ms. Gail Peterson and Ms. Vivian Preston. Ms. Peterson was present to provide additional information concerning the proposed Board of Water and Light dike, and landscape screening on the Eckert Plant downtown steam line. Ms. Peterson said BWL does not foresee any substantial flooding as a result of the dike construction, because the increase in elevations caused by the dike would be minimal . The top of the dike would be used for the Hiking-Biking Trail . The proposed ten-foot width would be satisfactory to the Parks and Recreation Dept. A fence. to provide security for the B14L yard would run along the trail . Waterfront Development Board 2 Minutes Fleeting November 21, 1985 Mr. Saunders said the fence should be far enough back from the trail to avoid creation of a shy zone. When you put a fence (or trees or plant- ings, etc. ) right next to a trail you create a shy zone. Nobody wants to get next to the fence, so two or three feet of trail is wasted. Landscape screening plantings should be under consideration now because the view into the yard is visually incompatible with the trail . Also, the fence would have three strands of barbed wire. The safety hazard would be another reason to place the fence farther away from the trail . The Waterfront Development Board comments will be forwarded as part of Act 285 review. Chairperson Barnes suggested the Board go on record as being agreeable to the dike with the above requirements. Concerning the steam pipe, Ms. Peterson said that the contract had been completed and everything was planted. Chairperson Barnes said the item would be Cabled because Mr. Winckler, who asked about it, was not present. iis. Peterson left at approximately 6:15 p.m. Ms. Preston said the Land and !later Conservation fund is one of the few remaining funding sources for riverfront projects. The City will be applying for Land and Water Conservation funds for the Hiking-Biking Trail . Funding sources are drying up and some require match moneys. The City does not submit an application unless the grant funds are there and unless the match moneys can be encumbered. Then if the grant is approved, the funds are in place and the ;project can begin. The Chairperson asked about developing pet projects. Ms. Preston said the Board should take the project proposal first to Parks and Recreation Dept. to develop the plans. If Parks decides it is a good project, it could then be moved through Budget. Or she could be asked to find funds or she could work with the Board to find funds. The approval of the Mayor is also needed because he must sign all grant application forms. The City has a good record for receiving Urban Parks Recovery funds from the National Parks Service, Department of The Interior. There was some discussion of another fish ladder at Moores Park Dam that could be funded by Urban Parks Recovery funds. Mr. Saunders suggested the Corps of Engineers as a funding source to combine with other sources. At Moores River Park Dam, the concept of developing a pontoon boat por- tage could be worked out as a navigational improvement. Ms. Preston said she would check with DNR, because they deal with the Corps frequently. Concerning commercial development, there is little money available; it would have to be an economic development project. Urban Parks Recovery funding is for rehabilitation of existing parks. Land and I-later funds are for new development and require matching funds. Ms. Preston said there won't be any Urban Parks Recovery funding this year. 'Waterfront Development Board 3 Minutes Meeting November 21, 1985 Mr. Sweeney suggested a recommendation that an additional fish ladder be constructed at Moores Park Dam. He also suggested contacting Mr. Brenke to talk to the Board concerning a fish ladder there. Ms. Preston left at approximately G:45 p.m. C. CDBG Requests, and D. CIP Requests. Items included for information. The same projects, rehabilitation of the River Street bridge for pedestrian traffic, construction of a canoe portage at Moores Park Dam, and construction of a canoe and paddle boat livery in the downtown area, will also be placed in the CIP program, as six-year projects. Mr. Sweeney said the Moores Park Canoe portage should be a repair item. fir. Saunders said there should be some major development in conjunction with repair. E. Waterfront Board Budget Request. Bill sent a memo to the Planning Director, Mr. Foulds, asking for $1,500 discretionary funds. Mr. Foulds' response asked what the funds were to be used for. Items suggested included river clean up, field trips, and development of a slide show. F. Letter from Mayor Mc Kane regarding 14FD activities. The letter was addressed to Chairperson Barnes and was distributed to the Board for information. Chairperson Barnes described the meeting with the 14avor and himself and Mr. Swan. The Board needs more staff time to develop plans. The Major said he would talk to his staff and discuss the points with them. The Chairperson told the Mayor the Board wants to start imple- menting the Master Plan for the river. Chairperson Barnes said he was uncertain how the Board should follow up after the Mayor takes the requests to his staff. Bill said the next budget begins July 1, 1986, so if more staff time is to be funded, this is the time to request it. The Board should check again in January to make sure that something did get in the budget. Bill said the Board should concentrate on a couple projects, such as the Moores Park project, another project at the Museums area, and maybe one other project, and continue river cleanup and tour in between. Mr. Saunders said we should write a proposal this winter to the Parks Board covering at least two projects. One should be the Moores River Park project because it is the type of project the Parks Board is used to seeing, and another entirely different one, perhaps something in the Convention-Exhibition Center area to link the buildings and the river. Mr. Janssen said the Board should get together a consortium of the Parks Board, Museums Board and !WFD Board to coordinate parks development for the downtown area to attract the captive audience of downtown workers Bill will work up_some specific proposals for the Michigan-Kalamazoo area, such as a boat livery, and cultural activities for the area. Waterfront Development Board 4 Mi nutes fleeting November 21, 1985 VII. New Business A. 119 E. Oakland. This is a nonconforming use, formerly a residence which had a fire. A new buyer wants to rehabilitate the house as a two- family dwelling; however, it is located in a block zoned D-1 Professional Office. The matter is before the Waterfront Development Board because the property is located just within the Board's 150 foot jurisdiction. It is a Sears Catalog house. The Planning staff recommended approval , but the owner of the nearby four houses objected. If something more comes through on it, Bill will transmit the information. B. River Island Master Plan - says that parklands including Riverfront Park, Wentworth Park, Kalamazoo Park, River Street, and Poxson Park II are valuable assets to the downtown and Lansing community in general , and their development plan. The land use plan calls for industrial zoning near Oakland and Silver Lead Paint. Near Michigan Avenue at the Museum Drive area, the zoning is Industrial , but Commercial is a possibility. C. Cherry Hill Plan - The Committee is hoping for a revival of the residential area. They want a historic district, with rehabilitation of the houses as historic houses. One recommendation by the Committee is that the River Street Bridge be taken out and replaced with a pedestrian bridge which would be a cross-river link to the Hiking-Biking trail . Mr. Saunde.rs said their th inking i.s not consistent. If they want a historic district, they should not take out a historic bridge. He urged restoration rather than replacement. Bill suggested the Board offer a resolution on the Plan. Members will receive copies of the Cherry Hill Plan to read before the January meeting. D. New member - A short discussion followed concerning a new Board member. The. me.e.ti.ng adjourned at 7:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, William C. Acheson Senior Planner 14 CA:1c i rt z tD On . n O a � i fD 00 D Ul O fD rt o