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Building Trades & Fire Code Board of Appeals
Minutes
September 18, 2008
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Chris Lefevre, Roger Dowdy, Tilman Reagan, Manuel
Gonzales, Clif Jernigan
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Delwin Derrick -Chief Building Inspector, and Katy Seals -
Secretary
GUESTS PRESENT: Larry Gould, Bruce Sisk, Grace Derrick
Meeting called to order by Chairman Chris Lefevre at 7:00 PM
First Item on the Agenda: Approval of November 15, 2007 minutes. Motion to approve minutes as
presented by Clif Jernigan, seconded by Tilman Reagan. Motion carried unanimously.
Second Item on the Agenda: Review and take action on the 2008 National Electrical Code. Motion to
open public meeting made by Tilman Reagan and seconded by Roger Dowdy. Motion carried
unanimously. Bruce Sisk, a master electrician spoke to the Board. He said the 2008 National Electrical
Code is the minimum code the State of Texas allows and because of this, he recommends the Board adopt
it. He said the Board can amend the code to be more stringent but not less stringent. Motion to close the
public meeting made by Tilman Reagan and seconded by Roger Dowdy. Motion carried unanimously to
close the public hearing. Tilman Reagan made a motion to adopt the 2008 National Electrical Code with
amendments to be added at a later date for the ordinance to be submitted to the City council for
consideration for adoption. Roger Dowdy seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Eighth Item on the Agenda: Adjournment. Meeting adjourned at 7:55 P.M.
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