HomeMy WebLinkAbout0744_001COMMITTEE OF THE Wt. - ---
Meeting Location:
Senior Citizens' Center
50 South Emerson Street
L CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL
,Ile ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES OF JULY 89 1986
III. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
IV. BUILDING/FIRE PROTECTION CODE VARIANCE
OPUS, builders and developers at the Kensington Center for Business, are
seeking an exemption to local and state building and fire prevention codes
that require backflow preventers on the public water supply system. OPUS is
of the opinion that the Village staff is applying the laws retroactively to
buildings partially constructed and that compliance with the safety measures
required by the codes and state EPA regulations are too expensive. They
have refused compliance*
Apparently, the Code Enforcement staff missed the backflow preventer
requirement when building permits were issued prior to January 1, 1986. We
have taken the administrative position that all buildings currently incomplete
and/or unoccupied must be fitted with such devices. Other developers are
complying with the provision. OPUS finds our position unacceptable and
desires an appeal to the Mayor and Board*
V. DISREGARD OF STOP WORK ORDERS
Recently, the Division of Code Enforcement has been experiencing trouble in
enforcing stop work orders at construction sites throughout the Village.
Contractors and/or homeowners acting as contractors have begun disregarding
such orders on a more regular basis. The result is a serious compromise of
Village codes and a loss of credibility of our inspectors. -
A memo from Assistant to the Manager, Michael E. Janonis, details this
problem and recommends policy changes to deal with it. Acting Director of
Code Enforcement, Lt. Del Ulrelch, will also be available to answer questions*
VI. WATER STORAGE TANK
As we approach final planning to enter negotiations with TIF developers, the
issue of the elevated water storage reservoir should be resolved promptly*
Attached is a memo from the Village Manager, our planning consultant, and
financial data prepared by- Finance Director, Dave Jepson. The staff is
requesting some final direction from the Mayor and Board.
VII. MANAGER'S REPORT
1. Department of Public Works Facility Study
2. Other Facility Needs Assessment
3. Computer System
VIII -ANY OTHER BUSIASS
161:4 91A
Traffic Ordinance Sunset Provisions
Citizens Utilities Rate Case
911 System