HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007.11.20 CC Minutes - Building CodeMINUTES FOR THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 20, 2007
Mayor Fran Miron called the meeting to order at 7:18 pm.
PRESENT: Haas, Petryk, Puleo, Miron
City Administrator Mike Ericson, CD Director Bryan Bear, Administrative Intern Nathan Ehalt,
Building Official John Benson, Fire Chief Jim Compton, Asst Chief Jadon 011ila, and Fire Marshall
Marty Schwartz
ABSENT: Mike Granger
PRESENTATION OF 2006 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE (IBC)
Building Official John Benson provided Council with an overview of the changes included in the 2006
International Building Code, since the code was last adopted in 2003. The changes are a result of
industry review by building officials and modifications to building standards.
DISCUSSION ON CHAPTER 1306 OF IBC
Building Official John Benson shared with Council the basics of Chapter 1306 of the IBC, which were
proposed due to a nightclub fire that tragically killed 100 people in 2003. Deputy Fire Chief Jadon
011ila explained that Chapter 1306 required a sprinkler system in new buildings and additions to
existing buildings over 2,000 sq.ft. Jadon stated that with the option of Chapter 1306, the City would
have the choice of Option 1, which requires a sprinkler system in both existing and new buildings, and
Option 2, which is the same as Option 1, except it does not require a sprinkler system in the existing
building, if an addition is constructed. The Council had a lengthy discussion on issues relating to
Chapter 1306 of the IBC and agreed to have a presentation made to the EDA at its next meeting in
December because there are economic issues for existing businesses.
DISCUSSION ON BUSINESS INSPECTIONS AND LICENSING
City Administrator Mike Ericson shared with Council the 2007 City Focus Goals, which included a
fire marshal safety report. Fire Marshal Marty Schwartz and Deputy Fire Chief Jadon 011ila shared
with Council the importance of conducting pre -plan inspections of businesses in the City. Jadon stated
the number one concern of the Hugo Fire Department is the safety of a firefighter when entering a
burning building. A voluntary program would allow the fire marshal and members of the department
the opportunity to inspect buildings to locate hazardous and flammable materials and equipment which
could be a liability and detrimental to the business owner and HFD if the building caught fire. After
continued discussion, Council expressed its support for the pre -plan inspection program, which would
be voluntary for businesses. This issue will be included in the Council goal setting session in January
2008. Council discussed, but was not interested in supporting, a business licensing program for the
City of Hugo for 2008.
ADJOURNMENT
Haas made motion, Puleo seconded, to adjourn at 8:50 pm.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Michael A. Ericson
City Administrator