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THE CITY OF CLAYTON
Board of Aldermen City Hall – 10 N. Bemiston Avenue July 14, 2015 7:00 p.m. Minutes
Mayor Sanger called the meeting to order and requested a roll call. The following individuals were in attendance:
Aldermen: Cynthia Garnholz, Mark Winings, Joanne Boulton, Alex Berger III, Rich Lintz, and Ira Berkowitz. Mayor Sanger City Manager Owens City Attorney O’Keefe
Alderman Boulton moved to approve the June 23, 2015 minutes. Alderman Winings seconded. Alderman Garnholz noted a correction in the minutes – she was absent during that meeting and did not vote as specified. The motion to approve the minutes s corrected passed unanimously on a voice vote. PUBLIC REQUESTS AND PETITIONS
None
AN ORDINANCE TO CONSIDER ADOPTING THE 2015 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING, PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE (IPMC) WITH AMENDMENTS (FIRST READING)
City Manager Owens reported that this is an ordinance to adopt the 2015 International Property Maintenance Code, (first reading). The first reading for the adoption of the 2015 International Building Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code, Residential Code, Energy Conservation Code, Fuel Gas Code and the Existing Building Code, with Amendments, occurred on June 23, 2015. The 2015 International Property Maintenance Code is the latest model code presently available. It is anticipated that these Codes will be adopted by the majority of jurisdictions in the United States as well as Canada and Mexico. The IPMC was updated in 2009 and 2012. The 2015 version includes those updates (as modified).
The IPMC was updated in 2009 and 2012. The 2015 version includes those updates (as modified). The International Code Council (ICC) updates the various codes every three years allowing for new design practices, technology and products to be addressed. Clayton has been under the 2006 Code since its adoption in 2010. Many of the changes are not significant; however, in this age of rapid and significant advancements in technology, it is especially important to stay up-to-date. Attached to the RFBA is a summary table indicating the proposed changes that are under consideration for adoption Significant changes include the addition of language in the appeals section, to make it abundantly clear how an individual would appeal the code official’s interpretation and application of the property maintenance code (See section 111) and additions to section 704, Fire Protection Systems, regarding the requirements for single station and multiple station smoke alarms, locational standards and compliance requirements.
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In addition to the actual Codes, contained in the ordinance are amendments that are designed to take into consideration circumstances and standards which are particular to Clayton. The amendments, therefore, allow for meeting Clayton’s individual needs while assuring that the City is utilizing a nationally recognized standard for Code implementation and enforcement. Other amendments contained in the ordinance are those that have simply been transferred from the previously adopted Codes and will continue to be enforced in the same manner. The subject codes and amendments are required to be available for public review and comment for 90 days prior to their adoption. The Codes have been available in the City Clerk’s Office since June, 2015. Therefore, the ordinance is being presented for its first reading only pending completion of the required public review period. The second reading will be scheduled for the Board’s first meeting in October, 2015 (October 13, 2015). The time between the first reading and the second reading will allow staff the opportunity to conduct two public information meetings, which are currently scheduled for Thursday July 23 at 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., and Thursday, August 27 at 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. at Clayton City Hall. At these meetings, the Fire Department staff and Building staff will give a brief presentation regarding the proposed changes and will be available to answer questions.