1999_08.03 BBA MinutesCITY OF KENNEDALE
MINUTES DE
BUILDING BOARD OF APPEAL,
SPEC MEETING
3 AUGUST 1999
COMMUNITY CENTER
The meeting was called to order at 7:06 P.M.
Board Members Present: Steve Hayes, Bryan Lankhorst, John Berry, and Ray Cowan. Perry Hoover was
unable to attend.
City Staff Present: Mort Wetterling, Code Enforcennent/Permits/Plamning Department
The informal meeting began with City Staff providing a brief history of action taken, over the past four
years, relative to the administration and enforcement of Article Ji of Section 15 of The City Code which
addresses Dangerous and Sub Standard Buildings. Statistics relating to the number of sub standard
buildings inspected as well as percentages of structures abated by both demolition and repair were briefly
discussed. Board Members also engaged in a discussion relating to the duties and powers of The Board as
established by Ordinance No, 86. The number of proposed cases, which will be heard at the 26 August
1999 Public Hearing, was addressed, however, the cases themselves were not identified nor were they
discussed.
Board Members then addressed the matter of selecting a Board Chairman and Vice Chair and discussed the
adoption of rules and procedures as well as the need, or possible need, for establishing a set schedule of
meetings with the following being the end result:
1. Ray Cowan was selected to the position of Board Chairman and Steve Hayes volunteered to serve as
Vice Chair.
2. Board Members agreed to conduct Hearings and Meetings which are consistent with the provisions of
Ordinance No. 86 and the requirements of law.
3. Finally, Board Members agreed that a pre - determined schedule of meeting dates would not be required
but rather Public Hearings and Meetings would be scheduled on an as needed basis. Board Members
did request that City Staff provide written report, on a quarterly basis, which will reflect, update, and
address City Staff activity relative to the abatement efforts of property owners whose structures have
been inspected and found to be sub standard, dangerous buildings.
With no further subjects to discuss, Ray Cowan made a motion to adjourn. Steve Hayes seconded the
motion and all Members voted in favor. Time — 7:58 P.M.
ATTEST APPROVED
Board of Appeals Secretary (acting)
Board of Appeals Chairman