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Home My WebLink About1990 Mechanical Board MinutesOFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE MECHANICAL BOARD January 9, 1990 MEMBERS PRESENT: Ernest Fox, Marcus Metoyer, Larry McDonald, William Krejcik, Bill Downs MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Ralph W. Goff The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Fox. The minutes of the previous meeting, December 12, 1989, were read and approved on a motion by Mr. Downs, supported by Mr. McDonald. Motion carried unanimously. HEARING OF DELEGATES & INDIVIDUALS: None OLD BUSINESS: The Members discussed the proposed Mechanical Permit Fee Schedu e increase. After a lengthy discussion it was agreed to recommend lowering the flat fee for Residential to $50.00; increase the Base Fee to $30.00 and change the Furnace Installation fee to $20.00 and $23.00 respectfully. It was further agreed to raise the balance of the fees 5% (see attached proposed fee schedule). NEW BUSINESS: None A motion was made by Mr. Downs, supported by Mr. Metoyer to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, alph W. Goff Secretary Attachment OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS of the MECHANICAL BOARD February 13, 1990 MEMBERS PRESENT: Ernest Fox, William Krejcik, Marcus Metoyer, Larry McDona dd MEMBERS ABSENT: Bill Downs STAFF PRESENT: Ralph W. Goff The meeting was called to order by Chairman Fox at 7:30 p.m. The minutes of January 9, 1990, were read and approved on a motion by Mr. McDonald, supported by Mr. Metoyer. Motion carried unanimously. HEARING -OF DELEGATES & INDIVIDUALS: None OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: The Board reviewed a new permit that the Mechanical Section is planning to use. Hopefully, this form will cut down on the paperwork generated to our office staff. The Members reviewed a letter sent to all mobile/modular home repair persons explaining that permits and inspections were required to replace furnaces in these structures. The attendance of the Board Members was reviewed, and the "Bylaws and Rules" were read covering this area. A motion was made by Mr. Metoyer, supported by Mr. Krejcik to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted Raehoff Secretary 0 rn rn OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS of the MECHANICAL BOARD March 13, 1990 MEMBERS PRESENT: Ernest Fox, William Krejcik, Marcus Metoyer, Larry McDonald, Bi Downs MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Ralph W. Goff The meeting was called to order by Chairman Fox at 7:30 p.m. The minutes of February 13, 1990, were read and approved on a motion made by Mr. Metoyer, supported by Mr. Krejcik. HEARING OF DELEGATES & INDIVIDUALS: None OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: A considerable amount of the meeting was devoted to discussion regarding the April 12, 1990, meeting with the Plumbing Board Members regarding the discussion of mechanical contractors making potable water connections. Mr. Fox requested that a memorandum be sent to Mr. Kzeski, Director of Building Safety, requesting his attendance at this meeting. A motion was made by Mr. Downs, supported by Mr. Metoye to adjourn. Respectfully submitted, Ra h W. Goff Secretary 06, :A 9 9t�'1S;�1t; M38 RECD. LANSING C; CLERK B Y. - '90 : '9O HPR 17 9FUJOIAL PROCEEDINGS of the MECHANICAL BOARD April 10, 1990 MEMBERS PRESENT: Ernest Fox, William Krejcik, Larry McDonald, Bill Downs MEMBERS ABSENT: Marcus Metoyer STAFF PRESENT: Ralph W. Goff The meeting was called to order by Chairman Fox at 7:30 p.m. The minutes of the March 13, 1990, meeting were read and approved by a motion from Mr. Downs, supported by Mr. McDonald HEARING OF DELEGATES & INDIVIDUALS: None OLD BUSINESS: The Board Members were informed that the meeting wit t e P umbing Board scheduled for April 12, 1990, has been rescheduled for May 10, 1990, at 7:30 p.m. in the Building Safety Conference Room. There was considerable discussion on the presenta- tion that would be made to the Plumbing Board. NEW BUSINESS: None A motion was made by Mr. Krejcik, supported by Mr. Downs to adjourn. Respectfully submitted, X7Z �. Ra h W. Goff Secretary Hm "Do "� C:) xl d OFFICIAL PROCEEDING of the MECHANICAL BOARD May 8, 1990 MEMBERS PRESENT: Ernest Fox, William Krejcik, Larry McDonald, Bill Downs, Marcus Metoyer MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Ralph W. Goff The meeting was called to order by Chaiman Fox at 7:30 p.m. The minutes of the April 10, 1990, meeting were read and approved on a motion from Mr. McDonald, supported by Mr. Downs. Motion approved unanimously. HEARING OF DELEGATES & INDIVIDUALS: Joseph C. Sloane, past Board Member, presented his thoughts on the controversy regarding water heaters. OLD BUSINESS: The Board discussed the meeting that would be held on May 10, 1990. It was agreed that Mr. Krejcik would open the meeting then turn the meeing over to Mr. Sloane who would be speaking as a private citizen. NEW BUSINESS: None A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Mr. Metoyer, supported by Mr. Downs. Motion approved unanimously. Meeting adjouned at 9:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Ral W. Goff Secretary z 4YU 06, 1. 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Machan 11 be �n Regula nth an o t. change w� „Meetings„ day of everyJulY and Pugus second Under Sec Aona�t��2nd luesexc pt June _ Agenda andelivered Z sentence that states„ rder °f hall be 1mal r business a e, ght 5 48 hal hours �n Section II ' „ jhe agenda sat l east ft 09) hour shall be Under nce states' the Board„forty-eigh �,�he a9eoard prior to 3 se nteach Member Ongtencehshalach member of the B prior d and thede�- eyed to e remov hand - mailed eting the me i � .� . ,. ;� .. �.i � ;; J %/ i i i Mechanical Board Minutes June 12, 1990 Page 2 4. Section III. "Organization and Election of Officers" - Election and Terms of Office; the first sentence reads "The Board sha 1, at its first meeting (regular or special) in July,"; "July" shall be changed to "September." The Board asked that new By -Laws be submitted to the City Clerk with the above changes. A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Downs, supported by Mr. Krejcik. Respectfully submitted, R W. ✓?d,j Ralph W. Goff Secretary MEMBERS PRESENT: Krejcik STAFF PRESENT: OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS of the MECHANICAL BOARD September 11, 1990 Marcus Metoyer, Larry McDonald, Bill Downs and William Ralph W. Goff The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Vice Chairman Metoyer. The minutes from June 12, 1990, were read and approved on a motion by Mr. Downs, supported by Mr. Krejcik. Nominations for Chairman and Vice Chairman were opened. Mr. Downs nominated Mr. McDonald as Chairman and Mr. Metoyer as Vice Chairman. The nomination was supported by Mr. Krejcik. Each candidate accepted the nomination. Nominations approved, and Mr. McDonald continued the meeting. HEARING OF DELEGATES & INDIVIDUALS: B. Wayne Jackson, President of Exact - Air Vent, Inc., was present to demonstrate how the Exact -Air Vent was constructed and operated. Mr. Jackson explained all of the safety features and asked the Board for approval to install this vent in the Lansing area. The Board Members examined the vent and stated there would be a letter forthcoming to Mr. Jackson regarding their decision. OLD BUSINESS: The Plumbing Board has not had a meeting since the Mechancial Board and Plumbing Board met jointly in June 1990, so no word has been received regarding the issue of water heaters. There was brief discussion regarding a letter that Mr. Joseph Sloan has drafted on behalf of the Capitol Area Heating & Air Conditioning Association to be sent to Henry Green, Director, State of Michigan, Department of Labor. NEW BUSINESS: The Members reviewed a list of contractors that live in the City of Lansing so that a recommendation can be made to the Mayor to fill the recently vacated opening of Mr. Ernie Fox who has resigned from the Board. The Members suggested asking Larry Ward, Larry Fraisure and Jon Eddie if any of them would have interest in being on the Mechanical Board. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Respectfully submi ted, Ralp W. Goff Secretary RWG/mmr MEMBERS PRESENT: OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS of the MECHANICAL BOARD October 9, 1990 Larry McDonald, William Krejcik, William Downs MEMBERS ABSENT: Marcus Metoyer STAFF PRESENT Ralph W. Goff The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman McDonald. The minutes of September 11, 1990, were read and approved on a motion made by Mr. Downs, supported by Mr. Krejcik. HEARING OF DELEGATES & INDIVIDUALS: None OLD BUSINESS: Mr. Goff informed the Board Members that Larry Fraisure and Jon Eddie, who were being considered for the vacant Board posi- tion, both live outside the city limits. Larry Ward informed Mr. Goff that he would not able to serve. David Larson, Gas Service Supervisor, has asked to be considered for the position. He will be provided with the necessary paperwork to apply. NEW BUSINESS: The Board reviewed a new flexible gas line product manufactured by Interior Piping Systems, Inc., Pittsburg, P.A., that is being used in the area. This product has been design certified by the American Gas Association and qualifies as a tested listed product. There was discussion that no word had been received from the Plumbing Board concerning our discussion on water heaters. A motion was made by Mr. Downs, supported by Mr. Krejcik to adjourn the meeting at 9:15 p.m. RECEIVED OCT 12 1990 MAYOR'S OFFICE CITY OF LANSING Respectfully submitted, Gt/ co Ra h W. Goff Secretary Com'-, N cn ..G C" F `� { b ,f; +• ; � s ... ��'. i F �s '!� .'t � . �''yd �' � ,. r= OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS of the MECHANICAL BOARD December 11, 1990 MEMBERS PRESENT: Larry McDonald, Marcus Metoyer, Bill Downs, David Larson MEMBERS ABSENT: William Krejcik STAFF PRESENT: Ralph W. Goff The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman McDonald. There were no minutes from November due to lack of quorum, but the minutes of October 9, 1990, were read and approved on a motion made by Mr. Downs, supported by Mr. Metoyer. HEARING OF DELEGATES AND INDIVIDUALS: None OLD BUSINESS: The Board Members stated that no information had been provided from the Plumbing Board in regards to the meeting held in June on water heaters. It was agreed that if no information was provided before the January meeting, a formal request would be made. NEW BUSINESS: The Board reviewed the proposed Fee Schedule for 1991. After a lengthy discussion it was agreed to table a decision regarding endorsement of the increases until the January meeting. A motion was made by Mr. Metoyer, supported by Mr. Downs to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, VGv Rph W. Goff Secretary M i ��