City of Sarasota Minutes of the Board of Rules and Appeals August 31, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER The Board of Rules and Appeals meeting of August 31, 2011 was called to order by Secretary Bliss, at 3:00 p.m. in room 112 at the City of Sarasota, 1565 1st Street, Sarasota, FL 34236. Vice Chair-Margie Sue Smith presided over the remainder oft the meeting. Board Present: Ellen Berman, Scott Crawford, Michael Epstein, Donald Blaine, Karl Hees, Charlotte Ryan, Margie Smith, Board Absent: William Blough, Larry Luther, Tom Wessel, Ralph Hardesty Public Present: None II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the May 18, 2011 meeting were approved as submitted. III. PRESENTATION OF TOPICS BY THE PUBLIC - None IV. PRESENTATION OF TOPICS BY BOARD MEMBERS The topic of contractor fraud and providing an open forum for raising awareness to the public was presented by Board Member Ellen Berman and discussed extensively by board members and administration. Additional extensive discussion was held regarding the permitting and inspection process for building permits. V. PRESENTATION OF TOPICS BY ADMINISTRATION OR CITY ATTORNEY VI. SCHEDULED MEETING The Board set the next meeting to be held on Wednesday, November 16, 2011. VIII. ADJOURNMENT There being no more business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent. - Glenn Bliss, Secretary Margie Sue Smith, Vice Chair