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Home My WebLink About2005 Mechanical Board MinutesCity Mechanical Board Minutes City of Lansing MEETINGS 2" TUES. OF EACH MONTH AT BUILDING SAFETY DIVISION Minutes Jan 11th , 2005 FINAL Minutes Jan 11th , 2005 Quorum Present? Yes Meeting called to order by: Chairman Eric Shields PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Members: Paul Gilmore Jr., Contractor - Ex. June 2005 Jim Lamar, Citizen - Ex. June 2005 Marcus Metoyer Jr. Contractor - Ex. June 2005 Vice Chairman - Pat Ryan Contractor — Ex. June 2006 Chairman - Eric Shields Citizen — Ex. June 2006 Open Seat - Staff: Gary Biddinger - Chief Mechanical Inspector — City Mechanical Board Secretary, George Brian Shields, Plumbing/Mechanical Inspector Calvin Baxter — Mechanical Inspector, Guest wife Rose: MEMBERS ABSENT: Gilmore, Lamar >INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS: None >APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Motion for Approval Dec 14th Minutes — Motion Metoyer, , Second - Ryan -Vote Passed. > APPEALS: None > OLD BUSINESS: Guests had such a good time at Christmas Meeting and requested we have a cook out in June or July. Possibly July. > NEW BUSINESS: Gary extended thanks for thoughts extended at his mothers death. > Chief Mel Ott, Electrical Inspector - Retirement Party 1 to 4 PM This Friday in Board Room, you are invited, if you want to kick him loose from sticky wires.. > Request for Policy Change on delinquent Contractors Registered with City and not pulling Permits and starting a job without permits — Lamar. Discussion followed regarding this. Tabled until Mr. Lamar returns for his input. > Information from Dec. Meeting Discussed. > Report on International Maintenance Code, 2003 passed out to Members. >New Energy Code for Residential discussed, Effective Feb 28th 2005. >Year End Mayor Letter discussed, that was passed out in Dec. Meeting. DIVISIONAL ACTIONS REPORT: Area Housing Inspections are going well, and the Inspections have been very heavy for January 2005.2035 Permits for the calendar year 2004, compared to last year of 1744. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Again thanks for the Christmas Dinner. NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING: Feb. 8th, 2005 MOTION FOR ADJOURNMENT: Motion to Adjourn Ryan- ,Seco d Metoyer, Vote - Passed, t Secretary - ''� Chairman Minutes Jan 11 , 2005 FINAL Minutes Jan 11 , 2005 City Mechanical Board Minutes City of Lansing MEETINGS 2ND TUES. OF EACH MONTH AT BUILDING SAFETY DIVISION Minutes Feb 8th, 2005 FINAL Minutes Feb8th , 2005 Quorum Present? Yes >Complimentary Pizza served at Meeting. Meeting called to order by: Eric Shields-Chairman PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Members: Paul Gilmore Jr., Contractor - Ex. June 2005 Jim Lamar, Citizen - Ex. June 2005 Marcus Metoyer Jr. Contractor - Ex. June 2005 Vice Chairman - Pat Ryan Contractor — Ex. June 2006 Chairman - Eric Shields Citizen — Ex. June 2006 Open Seat - Staff: Gary Biddinger - Chief Mechanical Inspector — City Mechanical Board Secretary, George Brian Shields, Plumbing/Mechanical Inspector Calvin Baxter — Mechanical Inspector MEMBERS ABSENT: None INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS: APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: >Motion for Approval Jan 11th Minutes—Motion Lamar, Second -Ryan —Vote All Aye, Passed. APPEALS: None OLD BUSINESS: > Tabled Discussion Last Meeting: Request for Policy Change - Contractors Registered with City not pulling Permits, and starting a job without permits — Lamar. Discussion - Mr. Lamar presented his comments regarding a contractor that stated he would get a permit later that day, and did not get the permit for 3 days. Board informed about new State Changes in the mill regarding this issue— Motion to table until the State finishes new Act 230 Changes. Motion to table — Metoyer, Second — Lamar, All Aye votes, Tabled. NEW BUSINESS: >New Changes Proposed by Henry Green/ Committee to ACT 230 Law discussed. >New Residential Energy Code for Residential discussed, Effective Feb 28th 2005. >New Bill Introduced for Inspectors. In House Comment: >Possibly Eric Shields will be moving soon. Will need a new member. Input/Discussion. At Large Position. DIVISIONAL ACTIONS REPORT: Area Housing Inspections are still going well, and the Inspections have been very heavy for January 2005. 182 Permits so far this year 2005, compared to last Years of 198 as of this same time period. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: NEXT SCHEDULED EETING: March 8th , 2005 MOTION FOR AD MENT: Motion Gilmore, Seco-fhan, A�es — Passed. Secretary - Chairman Minutes Feb 8t , 2005 FINAL 4iin-utes Feb 8 , 2005 City Mechanical Board Minutes City of Lansing MEETINGS 2' TUES. OF EACH MONTH AT BUILDING SAFETY DIVISION Minutes March 8th, 2005 FINAL Minutes March 8t", 2005 >Quorum Present? Yes Meeting called to order by: Eric Shields - Chairman >PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Members: Paul Gilmore Jr., Contractor - Ex. June 2005 Jim Lamar, Citizen - Ex. June 2005 Marcus Metoyer Jr. Contractor - Ex. June 2005 Vice Chairman - Pat Ryan Contractor — Ex. June 2006 Chairman - Eric Shields Citizen — Ex. June 2006 Open Seat — For a Mechanical Contractor. Staff: Gary Biddinger - Chief Mechanical Inspector — City Mechanical Board Secretary, r-3 George Brian Shields, Plumbing/Mechanical Inspector Calvin Baxter — Mechanical Inspector MEMBERS ABSENT: Pat Ryan INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS: >Clare Lindeman — Citizen At Large/requesting seat on Board. Mr. Lindeman provided information on his many years of background experience, in the Mechanical Field since 1962, and has desire to take over Eric Shields position when he vacates his seat and moves out of Jurisdiction, as Mr. Shields indicated previously, in June of this year. Questions were asked to verify Mr. Lindeman is fully qualified, and he was given instructions for application thru Mayors -Office. Motion For Board Approval/disapproval. Board Motion results will be sent to the. Mayor's Office, for his consideration in granting Mr. Lindeman the future vacated seat. Motion Metoyer, Second Gilmore All Aye. Board recommends Mr. Lindeman. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: >Motion for Approval Feb 8th th Minutes—Motion Lamar, Second Metoyer- —Vote - All Aye, Passed. APPEALS: None. OLD BUSINESS: After the Inspector/Contractor Meeting requested by Johnston Supply last month it created a response from a local Mechanical Contractor to the contact the State. Contractor then called the Lansing Chief Mechanical Inspector with his comments, and was updated as to the facts of what is in the process of becoming a State Bill. Contractor appeared satisfied with information after a 45 Minute Conversation. Then asked we monitor the State Journal for ads from non -licensed individuals, and take action on these individuals apparently unlicensed. >Henry Green State Committee — Update on proposed changes to Act 230. >Senate Bill 150 — Discussion of Bill enabling Censure of Inspectors. >Reply Letter from Governor — Responding to letter sent by Chief Biddinger. Page Two of Two. NEW BUSINESS: >Cris Segerlind is now Building Official for Lansing & Office Manager of Building Safety, due to Gary Brydges Retirement. >New State Residential Energy Code has an Injunction. Code will not go into effect now as scheduled. DIVISIONAL ACTIONS REPORT: >Cal attended 3 days of a Conference at Clare last week, for Act 54 Required Credits. >Housing Complex Furnace Inspections are fairly well completed for the 2004 Permits. However, Long Blvd. and the Complex off Miller are also bidding multi - furnace change outs presently. 663 Inspections were made in Feb. 2005 by the City Mechanical Inspectors. Permits issued so far this year [2005)were 314, compared to last Years 326 as of this same time period. However, Some of the permits are for multi -unit dwellings again. >Arbaugh Building at 401 S. Washington, is being remodeled with apartments upstairs, and businesses on the first floor. 5 Stories. Permit was over 6,000.00 BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING: April 12th , 2005 — 7 PM Board Room. MOTION FOR ADJO NT: Motion Gilmore, Secondan 11 Ay s — Passed, adjoured 8:45 Secretary - Chairman Final Minutes March 8 , 2005 FINAL Minutes March 8'J', 2005 City Mechanical Board Minutes City of Lansing MEETINGS 2"D TUES. OF EACH MONTH AT BUILDING SAFETY DIVISION Minutes April 12th, 2005 FINAL Minutes April 12th , 2005 >Quorum Present? Yes Meeting called to order by: >PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Members: Paul Gilmore Jr., Contractor - Ex. June 2005 Jim Lamar, Citizen - Ex. June 2005 Marcus Metoyer Jr. Contractor - Ex. June 2005 Vice Chairman - Pat Ryan Contractor — Ex. June 2006 Chairman - Eric Shields Citizen — Ex. June 2006 >Discussion of Retaining June Exp. Members — Renewal? Staff: Gary Biddinger - Chief Mechanical Inspector — City Mechanical Board Secretary, George Brian Shields, Plumbing/Mechanical Inspector Calvin Baxter — Mechanical Inspector MEMBERS ABSENT: Shields & B. Shields INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: >Motion for Approval March 2005 Minutes—Motion Metoyer, , Second Lamar Vote All Ayes Approved. APPEALS: None. OLD BUSINESS: > Letter to Mayor sent regarding Clare Lindeman's request for Board Seat. >Henry Green State Committee — Update on proposed changes to Act 230. > Next Committee Meeting Act 230 is tomorrow April 13", 2005< NEW BUSINESS: >Governor Grandholm's Appointment Office Called Chief Biddinger and asked that he remain on the State Board until at least his Target retirement date of April 18th, 2006. Chief Biddinger was appointed to this Board by Governor Engler, and is in his 4th year on the Board from an initial 2 year Appointment. >Discussions: Mayors's Budget - May 1st no employee with the City will take their city cars home, due to scale back city budget requirements. Other `Concessions' are being worked out presently to balance the city budget, without lay offs of employees promised. >Proposed changes in meeting dates for Board, as cost cutting reduction? DIVISIONAL ACTIONS REPORT: 607 Inspections were made in March 2005 by the City Mechanical Inspectors. 485 Permits issued so far this year [2005] compared to last Years 489, as of this same time period. However, some of the permits are for multi -unit dwellings again. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Lots of Discussion NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING: May 10th, 2005 — 7 PM B/Safety Board Room. MOTION FOR ADJOU*NMENT: Motion Gilmore, Second - , Ad ourned 9 PM. Secretary Chairman p�. Minutes April 12 , 2005 FINAL Minutes April 12', 2005 City Mechanical Board Minutes City of Lansing MEETINGS 2ND TUES. OF EACH MONTH AT BUILDING SAFETY DIVISION Minutes May 10th, 2005 FINAL Minutes May 10'h, 2005 >Quorum Present - YES Meeting called to order by: Eric Shields Chairman >PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Members: *Paul Gilmore Jr., Contractor - Ex. June 2005 *Jim Lamar, Citizen - Ex. June 2005 *Marcus Metoyer Jr. Contractor - Ex. June 2005 Vice Chairman - Pat Ryan Contractor — Ex. June 2006 Chairman - Eric Shields Citizen — Ex. June 2006 Staff: Gary Biddinger - Chief Mechanical Inspector — City Mechanical Board Secretary, George Brian Shields, Plumbing/Mechanical Inspector — Off Sick. Calvin Baxter — Mechanical Inspector MEMBERS ABSENT: Jim Lamar — Out of Town. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: >Motion for Approval April 2005 Minutes — Motion Metoyer, , Second Ryan Vote— Approved - All Ayes. APPEALS: None. OLD BUSINESS: Henry Green State Committee Act 230 — Update on proposed changes to Act 230. A meeting has been proposed for Public Comments no date set as yet. NEW BUSINESS: >City Budget Problems Discussed. >Brian Shields, Sr. Mee/Inspector, is assuming major duties as Chief Inspector, due to pending retirement of Chief Biddinger, within the next few months. >Election of Board Chairs the Next Meeting June 14th, 2005. >Retention of June Expiration Members requested - for notifying the Mayor's Office. DIVISIONAL ACTIONS REPORT: 419 Inspections were made in April 2005 by the City Mechanical Inspectors. 617 Permits issued so far this year [2005] compared to last Years 606, as of this same time period. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Discussion on China /Restaurant/Bootlegging. NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING: June 14th, 2005 —7 PM B/Saftty Board Room. MOTION FO ADJOURNMENT: Motion GilmoAZ All Ayes. Adjourned 9 . Secretary - Chairman Minutes May th, 005 FINAL lOt , 2005 City Mechanical Board Minutes City of Lansing MEETINGS 2ND TUES. OF EACH MONTH AT BUILDING SAFETY DIVISION Minutes June 14th, 2005 DRAFT Minutes June 14th , 2005 >Quorum Present - Yes >Meeting called to order by: Pat Ryan Vice Chairman >PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Members: *Paul Gilmore Jr., Contractor - Ex. June 2005* Jim Lamar, Citizen - Ex. June 2006 *Marcus Metoyer Jr. Contractor - Ex. June 2005* Vice Chairman - Pat Ryan Contractor — Ex. June 2006 Chairman - Eric Shields Citizen — Ex. June 2006 STAFF: Gary Biddinger - Chief Mechanical Inspector — City Mechanical Board Secretary, George Brian Shields, Plumbing/Sr. Mechanical Inspector — Temp/ Secretary Calvin Baxter — Mechanical Inspector MEMBERS ABSENT: Eric Shields — Sick Leave. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: >Motion for Approval May Minutes Motion Second - Vote— APPEALS: None OLD BUSINESS: >Letter sent -Mayors Office for re -appointments by Mayor of Gilmore & Metoyer. No Action yet, members to remain until Mayor Action. >Act 230 Amendments Committee, updates. NEW BUSINESS: >Ball Game Aug 111h, 2005. Tickets available for Members Only, this year. >Chief Biddinger Says if the city offers a retirement incentive during the summer break, this may be the last Board Meeting he will be attending. Therefore `goodbyes' and `good luck', are extended to all the Members. Gary has appreciated the help and assistance over the years of all the Board Members, and in acting as a lighthouse with your guidance. "You are very dedicated individuals, and will not be forgotten for your service, expertise, and your friendship. I wish you all well, and I will truly miss you. I hate leaving, I have loved my job, but you have to know when Page Two June 2005 Draft Minutes. City Mechanical Board. Its time to go, and apparently it has arrived. My Retirement date is tentatively scheduled for August 26th. There may be an open house for me, that I hope you attend. May God Bless you, and your families in the future, and best of luck to you all. To the Inspectors, I will ask you to stay the course we have set, and keep up the great jobs you have done In the past to protect our Public. >Brian Shields, the Sr. Mee/Inspector, is assuming major duties as Chief Inspector, due to the pending retirement of Chief Biddinger. I hope you all will offer your assistance to Brian during this transition until a new Chief is appointed, as it sure makes the job easier. >Election of Board Chairs: Open For Nominations. DIVISIONAL ACTIONS REPORT: 507 Inspections were made in May 2005 by the City Mechanical Inspectors. 768 Permits issued so far this year [2005], compared to last Years 799, as of this same time period. Kudos Letters were extended to Dave Burton & Cal Baxter, for finding a life threatening situation, and having it immediately corrected. We all find situations as part of our jobs that keep the public safe, but this one was very unusual, and warranted a pat on the back for these Inspectors. Their Action had definitely alleviated a potentially serious problem for the Contractors involved. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING: Summer Break next meeting will be Sept 13th, 2005 — Unless an Appeals requires a special meeting of which you will be notified. 7 PM B/Safety Board Room. MOTION FOR A MENT: Motion , Second — Adjourned 9 PM. Secretary - � Chairman Minutes June 14 05 Minutes June 14 ,2005 by 42 .. Tony Benavides, Mayor 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 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING MECHANICAL BOARD OF APPEALS Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 7:00 pm September 13, 2005 Members present: None Members absent: Jim Lamar, Chairman Marcus Metoyer Jr. Paul Maxwell Gilmore Jr. Pat Ryan Staff Present: Gary Biddinger, Chief Mechanical Inspector Brian Shields, Mechanical Inspector The Mechanical Board of Appeals did not have a quorum and the meeting was cancelled. Respectfully submitted, 4�� Brian Shields, Secretary cc: Mayor's Office City Clerk's Office Appeal applicants Board Secretary Appeal folders Public file - original Tony Benavides, Mayor DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT 316 N. Capitol Avenue, Suites C-1 & C-2 • Lansing MI 48933-1238 (517) 483-4355 • FAX: (517) 377-0169 BUILDING SAFETY OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING MECHANICAL BOARD OF APPEALS Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 7:00 pm October 11, 2005 The October 11, 2005 meeting of the City of Lansing Mechanical Board of Appeals was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Pat Ryan, Chairman. The following members were in attendance: Jim Lamar Marcus Metoyer Jr. Paul Maxwell Gilmore Jr. Pat Ryan, Chairman Members absent: Paul Maxwell Gilmore Jr. Staff Present: Brian Shields, Interim Chief Mechanical Inspector Petitioners Present: None Public Present: None Pat Ryan asked for the approval of the June 14, 2005 & September 13, 2005 minutes. Marcus Metoyer Jr. made a motion to approve the minutes. Motion seconded by Jim Lamar. Motion carried. Old Business: Discussed update to Act 192 Forbes Mechanical Contractors Act New Business: Informed the Board of the official retirement of Gary Biddinger and that Brian Shields is interim Chief as the City personal department goes through the hiring process for the new Chief. Case No.: Address: Petitioner: Other Business: 439 inspections made in September 2005 by the City Mechanical inspectors. 1515 permits issued so far this year 2005 as compared to 1487 this time last year. Public Comment: None At 8:45 P.M., Jim Lamar moved to adjourn. Motion seconded by Marcus Metoyer. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Brian Shields Secretary cc: Mayor's Office Board Secretary City Clerk's Office Building Safety Office Staff Representatives Appeal folders Appeal applicants Public file - original Draftate: October 1,2005 Approved date: Tony Benavides, Mayar DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT 316 N. Capitol Avenue, Suites C-1 & C-2 • Lansing MI 48933-1238 (517) 483-4355 • FAX: (517) 377-0169 BUILDING SAFETY OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING MECHANICAL BOARD OF APPEALS Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 7:00 pm November 8, 2005 The November 2005 meeting of the City of Lansing Mechanical Board of Appeals was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Pat Ryan. Pat Ryan led the Pledge of Allegiance. Q Members present: Paul Maxwell Gilmore Jr. Jim Lamar, Chairman Marcus Metoyer Jr. Pat Ryan Members absent: None �. Staff Present: Brian Shields, Interim Chief Mechanical Inspector Cal Baxter, Mechanical Inspector Petitioners Present: None Public Present: Mathew Ryan Marcus Metoyer made a motion to approve the minutes of October 10, 2005. Seconded by Paul Gilmore, motion carried. Old Business: Forbes Mechanical Contractors Act 192 of 1984, Brian Shields has been asked to attend the next revision meeting of the Act on December 16, 2005. New Business: Brian Shields has been asked by Tennison Berry, Chief Mechanical Inspector of the State of Michigan to be on the Michigan 2006 Mechanical Code Committee. The 2005 Mechanical Board Meeting/Christmas Dinner was discussed. DIVISIONAL ACTIONS REPORT: There were 439 Inspections were made in October 2005 by the City Mechanical Inspectors. There have been 1,713 Mechanical Permits issued so far this year (2005) as compared to the 1,672 of this time last year. The next Mechanical Board Meeting is scheduled for December 13, 2005. At 8:10 pm , Jim Lamar moved to adjourn, seconded by Paul Gilmore Jr. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Brian Shields, Secretary Draft date: December 13, 2005 Approved date: cc: Mayor's Office Board Secretary City Clerk's Office Building Safety Staff Appeal folders Appeal applicants Public file - original Tony Benavides, Mayor DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT 316 N. Capitol Avenue, Suites C-1 & C-2 • Lansing MI 48933-1238 (517) 483-4355 • FAX: (517) 377-0169 BUILDING SAFETY OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING MECHANICAL BOARD OF APPEALS Fes' Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 7:00 pm December 13, 2005 The December 13, 2005 meeting of the City of Lansing Mechanical Board of Appeals was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Pat Ryan, Chairman. The following members were in attendance: Jim Lamar Marcus Metoyer Jr. Paul Maxwell Gilmore Jr. Pat Ryan, Chairman Members absent: None Staff Present: Brian Shields, Interim Chief Mechanical Inspector Cal Baxter, Mechanical Inspector Petitioners Present: None Public Present: None Pat Ryan asked for the approval of the November 8, 2005 minutes. Paul Gilmore Jr. made a motion to approve the minutes. Motion seconded by Jim Lamar. Motion carried. Old Business: None New Business: Other Business: 355 inspections made in November 2005 by the City Mechanical inspectors. 1906 permits issued so far this year 2005 as compared to 1928 this time last year. Public Comment: None At 8:45 P.M., Jim Lamar moved to adjourn. Motion seconded by Marcus Metoyer. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Brian Shields Secretary Date: December 13,2005 Approved date: cc: Mayor's Office Board Secretary City Clerk's Office Building Safety Office Staff Representatives Appeal folders Appeal applicants Public file - original