City of Sarasota Minutes ofthe Board of Rules and Appeal March 7, 2018 at 3:00 pm I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER The Board of Rules and Appeals meeting of] March 7, 2018,was called to order by Board Secretary Larry Murphy at 3:05 p.m. in room 112, at the City ofSarasota, 1565 1st Street, Sarasota, FL 34236. Board Present: Michael Walker, Justin Bogli, Larry Luther, Mike Epstein, Karl Hees, Curtis Ross, Ellen Berman, James Tille, David Parrish Board Absent: None Public Present: None II. APPROVAL OF MINOTES The minutes ofthe March 8, 2017 meeting were re-voted and approved for the record. The minutes ofthe June 28th, September 13th, and December 6", 2017 meetings were approved as submitted. III. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Motions were made and seconded to elect Michael Walker as Board Chair and Karl Hees as Vice- Chair IV. APPEALS FROM THE FLORIDA BUILDING CODE - None V. PRESENTATION OF TOPICS BY THE PUBLIC - None VI. PRESENTATION OF TOPICS BY BOARD MEMBERS - An extensive discussion was held by Building Official Larry Murphy and the board members regarding the board vacancies and the status ofthe board. Board Member Ellen Berman suggested that the board advertise and be more aggressive in making their mission known to the public. Additional discussion was also held regarding unlicensed contractors and unpermitted work with license contractors. Board members were also encouraged to speak with others regarding membership to the board. VI. PRESENTATION OF TOPICS BY ADMINISTRATION OR CITY ATTORNEY- None VII. SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS The next meeting was scheduled for June 6, 2018. VIII. ADJOURNMENT There being no more business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 3:32pm. ) - Aen a Larry Muryy, Becretay! Michael Walker, Chairperson