Council adopts building and construction code amendment, appoints appeals hearing officer

On Sept. 2 the City Council gave final reading to an ordinance amending Article 15 of the Brighton Municipal Code, which governs buildings and construction, and approved a resolution appointing Doug Saba as appeals hearing officer for appeals arising under Article 15. Staff indicated these were final-reading and appointment items with no additional presentation required.

Chief Building Official Andy Ulmer introduced Doug Saba to council, describing Saba as a Brighton resident of 36 years with qualifications suited to rule on contractor licensing appeals and interpretative disputes involving the chief building official or the fire marshal. Ulmer said the position is a volunteer role that requires a fair, objective decision-maker; he recommended Saba for the volunteer position.

Council moved and voted to adopt the ordinance (final reading) and to approve the appeals hearing officer appointment; both motions passed on roll-call votes of 7-0. Ulmer and council thanked Saba for volunteering.