CITY OF SARASOTA MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF RULES AND APPEALS City Commission Chambers December 1, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. The following are the motion minutes of the Board of Rules and Appeals meeting held in the City Commission Chambers at City Hall, 1565 1st Street, on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. All in attendance stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. The meeting came to order at 3:00 p.m. Mr. Taylor recited the Pledge of Civility for all in attendance and shared correspondence from the Public Broadcasting Manager with the Board. Roll call was taken. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Michael Walker, Chair; David Parrish, Vice Chair; Marcia Wood; Dale Lewis, BORA Member; Gregg Wall, BORA Member; Justin Bogli, BORA Member; James Tille, BORA Member; Ryan Dalton, BORA Member; William Craig, BORA Member; Gilbert Weiner, BORA BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Curtis Ross, BORA Member (The Board voted to excuse the absence) CITY STAFF PRESENT: Mike Taylor, Deputy Building Official, Development Services; Robin Carter, Administrative Supervisor, Development Services; Angela McLeod Wilkins, Administrative Assistant, Development Services CITY STAFF ABSENT: Larry Murphy, Building Official, Development Services, and Secretary to the Board of Rules and Appeals LEGAL COUNSEL: Not in Attendance Mr. Taylor introduced Angela McLeod Wilkins as the new Board Liaison. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: The September 22, 2021, meeting minutes were approved as submitted. APPEALS FROM THE FLORIDA BUILDING DEPARTMENT: There were no Appeals. PRESENTATION OF TOPICS BY THE PUBLIC: There were no presentations oftopics by the public. PRESENTATION OF TOPICS BY BOARD MEMBERS: The Board decided on the following meeting dates for 2022: March 16, 2022 June 15, 2022 September 7, 2022 December 7, 2022 PRESENTATION OF TOPICS BY ADMINISTRATION OR CITY ATTORNEY: Mr. Taylor suggested that the Board view the October 18, 2021, City Commission meeting and stated that the City Commission voted not to allow the Board of Rules and Appeals to handle contractor discipline. Mr. Taylor stated that the City Commission noted costs associated with City Attorney fees and appeals from the board, as concerns. An extensive discussion commenced regarding the Board's approach to the City Commission* 's decision; the language oft the current statue; concerns for lack of action by the state of Florida to discipline contractors; and the Board's desire to discuss contractor discipline with the City Manager. Also discussed were prior disciplinary actions by the Board; the expense of contractor discipline; interlocal agreements between city and county governments and how such agreements affect registered contractors' ability to apply for permits; appeals by building officials; reasons that appeals may not be arriving before the Board; the purpose oft the Board of Rules and Appeals; and the role ofCity Code Enforcement. Ms. Wood made a motion for Mr. Walker and Mr. Lewis to form a two-man committee to discuss continued action and duties ofthe Board with the City Manager and City Commission. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wall. The motion passed unanimously. The Board discussed details ofthe proposed conversations with the City Manager and City Commission regarding concerns and roles oft the Board. Mr. Taylor recommended that the Board obtain a cost analysis with the County to aid in their discussions. Mr. Wall presented information related to a guideline for Building Officials that explains who can sign and seal documents for specific projects and explained how violations occur at the permit level. A discussion ensued. Mr. Taylor reminded the Board that any information a Board member wishes to share with the Board should be sent to the Secretary or Board Liaison for dissemination to avoid any Sunshine Law violations. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 4:25 p.m. MichaeiWWalker, CHAIRPERSON Larry Murphy, SECRETARY, Page 2