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Home My WebLink About2009 Plumbing Board Minutes LJA`VSf�� DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT 316 N.Capitol Avenue,Suites C-1 • Lansing MI 48933-1238 (517)483-4355• FAX: (517)377-0169 BUILDING SAFETY OFFICE Virg Bernero, Mayor January 29, 2009 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING PLUMBING BOARD OF APPEALS Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 7:00 pm JANUARY 8, 2009 MEMBERS PRESENT: STEVE RECK, EMMETT KELLY, TIM WAITE, MEMBERS ABSENT: BILL POND, TIM HAGGART STAFF PRESENT: FRANK EIROSIUS, SR., CHIEF PLUMBING INSPECTOR DAVE BURTON, PLUMBING INSPECTOR Chairman Tim Waite called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. On a motion by Steve Reck, supported by Emmett Kelly, the minutes of April 17, 2008, and October 9, 2008 were approved unanimously. Old Business: Following a discussion that took place on April 17, 2008 with the Building Safety Manager; Chief Plumbing Inspector; the Plumbing Board Members; and Public Service Representatives; Frank Eirosius reported to the Plumbing Board that an e-mail was sent to the City Attorney's Office requesting an interpretation regarding the working relationship and boundary lines of each department determined by the jurisdiction of the Plumbing Inspectors according to the Plumbing Codes and the jurisdiction of Public Service according to City of Lansing Ordinances. The Board Members asked if the City Attorney had responded yet with the interpretation and Frank responded no. After lengthy discussion, the Board Members decided to table the discussion until they hear back from the City Attorney's Office. New Business: None At 8:26 p.m. a motion was made by Steve Reck and seconded by Emmett Kelly to adjourn. The motion was carried unanimously. Next plumbin board meeting will be February 12, 2009 at 7:00p.m. Res ectfu Iy ub jtt�d; F nk Eirosius Sr., Secretary Draft Date: January 29, 2009 Approved date: cc: Mayor's Office Appeals applicants City Clerk's Office Public file-original Appeal folders Board Secretary 0� DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT 316 N. Capitol Avenue, Suites C-1 • Lansing MI 48933-1238 (517)483-4355• FAX: (517)377-0169 BUILDING SAFETY OFFICE Virg Bernero, Mayor February 17, 2009 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING PLUMBING BOARD OF APPEALS Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 7:00 pm FEBRUARY 12, 2009 •• MEMBERS PRESENT: EMMETT KELLY, TIM WAITE MEMBERS ABSENT: STEVE RECK, BILL POND, TIM HAGGART STAFF PRESENT: FRANK EIROSIUS, SR., CHIEF PLUMBING INSPECTOR DAVE BURTON, PLUMBING INSPECTOR With absences, there were not enough Plumbing Board members present to make a quorum. Therefore, no official business was conducted. Frank Eirosius discussed with those present and they agreed that due to everybody's busy schedules, it would be more practical to schedule the Plumbing Board of Appeals meetings to meet every other month starting with February of each year. If there is need for an appeal during the unscheduled month it will be posted. The appeals boards for the other trades had already gone to this schedule. Old Business: Approve minutes of January 8, 2009 New Business: None Next Plumbing Board meeting will be April 9, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. Re; ull submitted nk Eirosius, Sr. cretary Draft date: February 17, 2009 Approved date: cc: Mayor's Office Board Secretary City Clerk's Office Staff Representatives Public file—original pt' Lf11V,Sl��C DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT 316 N. Capitol Avenue, Suites C-1 • Lansing MI 48933-1238 (517)483-4355•FAX: (517)377-0169 tifcmc,P� BUILDING SAFETY OFFICE Virg Bernero, Mayor December 23, 2008 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING PLUMBING BOARD OF APPEALS Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 7:00 pm MARCH 12, 2009 - MEMBERS PRESENT: NONE MEMBERS ABSENT: BILL POND, TIM HAGGART, STEVE RECK, EMMETT KELLY, TIM WAITE STAFF PRESENT: FRANK EIROSIUS, SR., CHIEF PLUMBING INSPECTOR STAFF ABSENT: DAVE BURTON, PLUMBING INSPECTOR There were last minute a-mails & phone calls of Board Members not able to attend. Therefore there would be no meeting because, there were not going to be enough Plumbing Board members present to make a quorum and no official business to discuss. Old Business: None New Business: None Next Plumbing Board meeting will be April 9, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. recretary y submitted, f sius, Sr. Draft date: July 9, 2009 Approved date: cc: Mayor's Office Board Secretary City Clerk's Office Staff Representatives Public file—original °'- LfjNv c DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT 316 N.Capitol Avenue,Suites C-1 • Lansing MI 48933-1238 (517)483-4355•FAX: (517)377-0169 �j1cl rtc�� BUILDING SAFETY OFFICE Virg Bernero, Mayor July 8, 2009 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING PLUMBING BOARD OF APPEALS Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 7:00 pm May 14, 2009 ' MEMBERS PRESENT: STEVE RECK, EMMETT KELLY, TIM WAITE, Bill POND - MEMBERS ABSENT: TIM HAGGART ; STAFF PRESENT: FRANK EIROSIUS, SR., CHIEF PLUMBING INSPECTOR DAVE BURTON, PLUMBING INSPECTOR Chairman Tim Waite called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m. Drain Layers Exam: The plumbing board members present found Glen Miller, Mitchell Komaromi & Seelah Hills to be qualified to take the drain layers exam. Dave Burton, Plumbing Inspector administrated the drain layers exam. Test scores were as follows: Glen Miller 89% Mitchell Komaromi 84% Seelah Hills 76% Old Business: At the April 17, 2008 Plumbing Board meeting there was a lengthy discussion between the Plumbing Inspectors, the Plumbing Board and the Public Service Department regarding inspections of building sewers on private property. This does not include inspections in the public right-of way. After lengthy discussion, an agreement was reached between the Plumbing Board and the Public Service Department to table this matter until interpretations from the City Attorney and the State Plumbing Board could be received. Immediate following that meeting Frank Eirosius, Chief Plumbing Inspector reported to the Plumbing Board that an e-mail was sent to the City Attorney requesting an interpretation regarding the discussion with Public Service on the working relationship and boundary lines. It has been almost a year and the board wanted to know if the City Attorney's Office had responded. Frank responded no. After some lengthy discussion, the board decided to wait on until the interpretation is received from the Attorney's Office. Minutes for Plumbing Board of Appeals— MAY 14,2009 Page 2 New Business: Frank gave the Plumbing Board the Lugnuts game dates. Those dates didn't work for them so no plans were made to attend this year. A discussion was made that the State of Michigan will likely approve aerosol glue and primer spray cans and the board is waiting on that approval. The plumbing board also discussed the residential sprinkler systems that they are also waiting for the outcome from the State of Michigan. At 8:39 p.m. a motion was made by Tim Waite and seconded by Emmett Kelly to adjourn. The motion was carried unanimously. Next Plumbing Board meeting will be June 11, 2009 at 7:OOp.m. Respec y itted, a Eirosius Sr., Secretary Draft Date: July 9, 2009 Approved date: cc: Mayor's Office Appeals applicants City Clerk's Office Public file-original Appeal folders Board Secretary LAA;3-� DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT 316 N. Capitol Avenue,Suites C-1 • Lansing, MI 48933-1238 (517)483-4355• FAX: (517)377-0169 '�'�ct-r1c�Pr BUILDING SAFETY OFFICE Virg Bernero, Mayor November 5, 2009 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING PLUMBING BOARD OF APPEALS Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 7:00 pm September 10, 2009 _ , as MEMBERS PRESENT: BILL POND, STEVE RECK, EMMETT KELLY, TIM WAITE, MEMBERS ABSENT: TIM HAGGART STAFF PRESENT: FRANK EIROSIUS, SR., CHIEF PLUMBING INSPECTOR DAVE BURTON, PLUMBING INSPECTOR Chairman Tim Waite called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. On a motion by Tim Waite, supported by Emmett Kelly, the minutes of May 14, 2009, were approved unanimously. Old Business: The Plumbing Board members asked if Frank Eirosius had received a response back from the Public Service Department and the City Attorney's office regarding inspections of building sewers on private property. Frank stated that he had been subpoenaed regarding the matter and asked questions, however he has not heard back from them with their decision. New Business: Case number PBA-001-2009 regarding 1601 E. Michigan Avenue was filed by petitioners Alexander and Linda Beal. The petitioners were not present because they had called to revoke the appeal. They said they would be in compliance within 14 days from September 10, 2009. The Board discussed Rinni continuous water heaters. After lengthy discussion they decided to handle the continuous water heaters like any other water heater having the Plumbing department make their decisions on an individual basis. Frank informed the Plumbing Board that a new House Bill # 4730 was introduced which addresses smoke detectors in residential homes. The Board also had a lengthy discussion regarding geothermal systems and how to address a system that goes into a residential home. At 8:39 p.m. a motion was made by Bill Pond and seconded by Emmett Kelly to adjourn. The motion was carried unanimously. Next Plumbing Board meeting will be October 8, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. Respe fu ley--sub itte-d Fr nk Eirosius Sr., Secretary Draft Date: November 5, 2009 Approved date: cc: Mayor's Office Appeals applicants City Clerk's Office Public file-original Appeal folders Board Secretary