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CITY OF THE COLONY
CODE ENFORCEMENT ADVISORY BOARD
FEBRUARY 28, 2008
After determining that a quorum was present, the Code Enforcement Advisory Board
of the City of The Colony, Texas convened into a Work Session which was held on
Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located in
City Hall, 6800 Main Street, The Colony, Texas, at which time the following items
were addressed:
Board Members Present: Richard Kuether, Chairman; Lloyd Martin, and
Casey Truskunas, and Barry V ondersmith,
Board Members Absent: Chris Italia, Robert Taylor.
Present from Staff: Iris Browder, Development Services Manager; Wes
Morrison, City Planner; and Tracey Sherman, Administrative Assistant.
11.0 I CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Chairman Kuether called the meeting to order at 6:31 pm.
2.0 MINUTES
2.1 Consider a roval of the minutes of the Se tember 27,2008 meetin .
Board Member Truskunas moved to approve the minutes of the September 27,
2007 meeting. It was seconded by Board Member V ondersmith and the motion
carried unanimously (4-0).
I 3.0 I CITIZEN INPUT
Chairman Kuether spoke about grade cards and the locations of where they
should be displayed.
4.0 CONSIDERATION
4.1 Review and discuss proposed changes to Chapter 6 & 10 of the Code of Ordinance
relating to the Registration of Contractors, Inspection of Vacant Commercial
Buildings, public Swimming Pools, and Smoking.
Wes Morrison presented the proposed changes of Chapter 6 and 10 of the Code of
Ordinances.
Chairman Kuether asked about the purpose for contractors to register with the City.
Iris Browder answered that prior to registering with the City, Plumbers, Electricians,
and HV AC contactors must be registered with the state. Mr. Morrison stated that it
acts like a safety net.
Board Member Martin asked how this would affect General Contractors. Ms.
Browder stated that there is a website that requires general contractors to be
registered as well.
Board Member V ondersmith asked does this apply to the sub contractors. Ms.
Browder stated she would check in to this.
Board Member Truskunas stated the City could possibly be held liable if we
guarantee that the contractor is good. Mr. Morrison stated that the resident could call
the City and check if the contractor is registered.
Mr. Morrison will come up with better wording and present it to the City Attorney in
order to protect the City from Lawsuits.
Chairman Kuether asked what the fees were for Contractor Registration. Ms.
Browder stated seventy-five dollars.
Mr. Morrison discussed the proposed changes in Articles 6.25.
Mr. Morrison discussed the removal of Article V, Inspection of a Vacant Building, of
the Code of Ordinances due to the fact that it is already included in the Building
Code, Fire Code.
Board Member V onder smith asked why the contractors were allowed a ninety day
period between the expiration and renewal of registration. Ms. Browder stated that
the changes can be made to the amount of time allotted.
Mr. Morrison discussed the changes to Article VII, Public Swimming Pool.
Board Member V onder smith asked about the City having exclusive rights to
swimming pools as mentioned in the City Charter. Mr. Morrison stated that he was
not sure and he would forward the question to the City Attorney for clarification.
Chairman Kuether asked for clarification of locker rooms and restroom inspection.
Ms. Browder stated that the Health Inspector makes sure that the signage and safety
devices are up to code only. Board Member Trusknas would like to see more of the
premises inspected by the health inspector.
Mr. Morrison stated that there were no changes proposed to the Smoking Ordinance
due to the fact that the Police Department enforced this ordinance. If there are any
more concerns, meetings will be set up to include the Police Department to answer
any questions.
Board Member Truskunas asked are we revisiting the whole Smoking Ordinance or
moving it. Mr. Morrison stats that the intention is to move it since our department
does not enforce the ordinance.
Nominate and Elect Chair and Vice Chair
Chairman Kuether opened the floor to nominations for Chair and Vice Chair.
Board Member Martin nominated Richard Kuether for Chairman. The motion
was seconded by Board Member Truskunas and unanimously carried (3-0).
Chairman Kuether nominated Casey Truskunas for Vice Chair. The motion
was seconded by Board Member Martin and unanimously carried (3-0).
Meeting adjourned at 7:15 pm.
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Richard Kuether, Chairman
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Tracey Sherm n, Recordmg Secretary