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Staff:Gayle L. Conrad, MPCC/CMC, Director of Citizen Services/City Clerk

AGENDA REPORT
Cape Girardeau City Council

24-101

 Agenda:June  3, 2024





SUBJECT
Appointment to the Board of Appeals for two terms expiring June 4, 2028 and two terms expiring June 4, 2029.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Kristen Uhrhan and Brian Horrell have terms on the Board of Appeals which were set to expire June 4, 2023. Ms. Uhrhan has been serving an alternate position on the board since 2014, and Mr. Horrell has been serving since 2018.  Mr. Horrell is not interested in reappointment.

Robert Blasiney and Willie Sandin have terms on the Board of Appeals that expire June 4, 2024. Mr. Blasiney has been serving on the board since 2015 and Mr. Sandin has been serving as an alternate since 2015. Each have expressed interest in reappointment. A copy of the roster is attached for your review. With the current makeup of the board, an individual from one of the following professions is eligible to serve: contractor/architect, plumber/mechanical engineer, structural engineer, electrical engineer, or fire protection engineer. 



BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The International Building Code (as amended by the city) stipulates that the Board shall consist of seven individuals, not more than two from each of the following professions: (1) registered architect, or builder or superintendent of building construction with 10 years experience; (2) registered design professional with structural engineering or architectural experience; (3) registered design professional with mechanical or plumbing engineering experience, or mechanical or plumbing contractor with 10 years experience; (4) registered design professional with electrical engineering experience or an electrical contractor with 10 years experience; (5) registered design professional with fire protection engineering experience or a fire protection contractor with 10 years experience. If no qualified city residents apply for the board, then qualified applicants who are residents of Cape Girardeau County may be considered. In addition, two alternate members may be appointed and shall possess the qualifications required for board membership. Members serve five year terms.
The following individuals are qualified applicants and have expressed an interest in serving on the board; their board applications are attached.
Applicant
Ward
  Citizens Academy Graduate
Robert Blasiney 6 No
Duane W. Sandin, P.E. n/a No


FINANCIAL IMPACT


SUSTAINABILITY: ECONOMIC, ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACTS


STAFF RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council appoint  two regular members, with one term expiring June 4, 2028, and the other expiring June 4, 2029. Then the Council may appoint two alternate members with one term expiring June 4, 2028, and the other expiring June 4, 2029.

BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION


PUBLIC OUTREACH

ATTACHMENTS:
File NameDescription
board_of_appeals_roster.docxBoard of Appeals Roster
roster_attendance.appeals.pdfBoard of Appeals Attendance Roster