01-26-2006 (Construction Code) Minutes MINUTES
CITY OF WYLIE
CONSTRUCTION CODE BOARD
JANUARY 26, 2006 -7:00 p.m.
Wylie Municipal Complex—City Council Chambers
2000 State Highway 78 North
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Board Chairman Jim Chaney called the meeting to order at 7:00 with the following Board members
present;Frank Spingola,Eric Brown, Scott Henry,Mike Phillips,and Steve Repasky. Board member
Guy Gordon arrived at 7:10.
Staff members present were Johnny Bray,Building Official,Melanie Pinales-Doville,and Rachael
Hermes,permit technicians.
OTIZENJURTICIPATION
There were no citizens present for Citizens Participation.
1. Consider and act upon the approval of the Minutes from the January 12,2006 meeting.
Board Action
Board member Steve Repasky made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. Board member
Frank Spingola seconded the motion.A vote was taken and passed 7-0.
DISCIISSIANITEMS
3. Discuss sidewalk replacement and/or repairs.
Board Discussion
Board member Steve Repasky opened discussion recommending making downtown Wylie a priority for
sidewalk repairs. Board member Eric Brown agreed making downtown a priority.
Board member Guy Gordon arrived at this time.
Board member Frank Spingola recommended that sidewalks near schools and older areas of the city
should be the priority. Board members Scott Henry and Guy Gordon asked who would be responsible for
the repairs between homeowners and the city. Board member Eric Brown suggested that the funds
should be used to repair the sidewalks,once the funds are spent then possibly have the city budget funds
each year. Board member Guy Gordon suggested that the repairs should begin at the schools and right of
way. Chairman Jim Chaney recommends that all commercial properties should be fully responsible for
all their sidewalk repairs and maintenance, and then rental property owners should be responsible for
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half of the cost for any repairs. The Board requests that the Finance Director attend the next meeting to
discuss bond issues, how much money is available, and when it can be available, and a Park
Representative to discuss landscaping. Board member Mike Phillips requested the City Engineer's
knowledge in regards to road widening approved from the bond election and to provide maps for the
next meeting; also he suggested to seek reimbursement from commercial business that have moved in to
the city after the sidewalk has been placed. Board member Guy Gordon requests any records to help
prioritize regarding trip hazards,lack of sidewalks,etc.
AWOURNDUNT
Board Action
With no further business, Board member Steve Reprasky made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:15
p.m.The motion was seconded by Frank Spingola.A vote was taken and passed 7-0.
Jim Chaney,Construction Code Board C an
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Melanie Pinales-Doville,Construction Code Board Secretary
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