Page 1 of2 CITY OF SARASOTA MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF RULES AND APPEAL City Commission Chambers September 22, 2021, at 3:00 pm 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER: The Board of Rules and Appeals meeting of September 22, 2021, was called to order by Building Official Larry Murphy at 3:00 p.m. in the City Commission Chambers at City Hall, 1565 1st Street, Sarasota, Florida, 34236. 2. Reading of Pledge of Civility 3. ROLL CALL: Board Present: Michael Walker, Marcia Wood, Dale Lewis, Greg Wall, Justin Bogli, Curtis Ross, James Tille, David Parrish, Ryan Dalton, William Craig Board Absent: Gilbert Weiner - Motion to excuse: David Parrish. Seconded: Dale Lewis 4. CHANGE TO AGENDA ORDER: Introduction City Manager Marlon Brown City Manager Marlon Brown introduce himself to the board. He stated that he was appointed in January and is making it one of his obligations to meet with all advisory boards because he wanted to share the importance of their volunteerism in helping the city with what it does daily. He stated since his appointment some changes in terms of our organizational structure have changed. He welcomed the board to look at our website in terms of some oft the individuals that have been appointed as Department Directors and his Deputy City Manager, Pat Robinson, who came from the Police Department, and helps him with the day-to-day operation in the organization. He stated that he wants to make sure all staff are accessible to the community, that we are responsive to any issues that arise and that we do them in a timely manner. He stated he is always available for questions about how we do our business and why we do what we do. He stated that Mike Taylor and Larry Murphy do a good job in providing whatever staff services that are needed and their responses to those needs. He thanked the board and asked if there were any questions. Board Member Dale Lewis asked if City Manager Brown could expedite this question that has been before the board for three years about when the ordinance that governs the board is going to be revised to allow the board to have hearings concerning discipline of contractors. City Manager Brown stated that Mr. Murphy has been keeping him informed and that this is a priority. He stated that he believes we have someone coming before the commission to make that request. Mr. Murphy stated is has been bumped to the October 18th meeting and that it is a daytime meeting 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Chairperson Walker confirmed with Board Member Parrish if he was okay with that. City Manager Brown stated there is your answer right there and thanked the board for their time and talent and stated that it doesn't go unnoticed. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: June 16, 2021 Motion to approve as corrected: Board Member Marcia Wood. Seconded Vice Chair David Parrish. The minutes ofthe June 16th meeting were approved as corrected. Page 2 of2 6. CHANGE TO AGENDA ORDER: Chairperson Walker discussed the passing of Board Member Larry Luther and stated how he put in a tremendous amount of time with the board and that he would be missed. Chairperson Walker also stated that this is a very difficult seat to fill because there are sO few fire sprinklers contractors around. Chairperson Walker stated that Board Member Luther was very gracious with his time and if anyone knows someone that the board would be anxious for them to apply. Chairperson Walker asked board members ifthey had taken care oftheir financial disclosures and email changes. Chairperson Walker stated that this is part of the membership of the board to take care of those duties. 7. PRESENTATION OF TOPICS BY THE PUBLIC: None. 8. PRESENTATION OF TOPICS BY BOARD MEMBERS: Building Official Larry Murphy stated that he was asked by the Florida Building Commission to comment on their first draft and their first advisory meeting which they put under the Hurricane Advisory Board. He stated that the meeting was with a few of its shareholders one of which was the International Code Council. He stated that the International Code Council is trying to form an Appendix C for the Florida Building Code, which would be available for jurisdictions to adopt. An extensive discussion was held by the board regarding building structures, building safety and other related subjects. Board Member William Craig asked what is the status oft the ordinance going before the commission on October 18th and do we have a draft? Building Official Murphy stated that there was not a draft but that he would inquire from City Attorney Joe Mladinich where he is on that. Building Official Murphy stated the purpose he has for the October 18th meeting was to get the commission" s authorization to work with this board and the city attorney to bring a draft to them that has already been reviewed by the board. Chairperson Walker asked if he was close to the timeline that was discussed at the last meeting and that he would like for him to stay on it. Building Official Murphy'stated that he is close and as soon as he has the draft, he will email it to the board members. Chairperson Walker asked that when it is emailed that the board members review it before the next meeting. 9. PRESENTATION OF TOPICS BY THE ADMINISTRATION OR CITY ATTORNEY: None 10. SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS: The next scheduled meeting will be December 1, 2021. 11. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 4:12 p.m. Far, - AZ2 LarMurphy, Secretary Michael Walker, Chairperson