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Board members seek clarity on authority, due process and options for faster action
Summary
Members asked the city attorney and staff to clarify the Building Trades Board's authority after noting long delays between hearings; staff explained the board's role in condemnations and contractor disputes and invited the board to recommend policy changes to the commission.
Several board members asked for an updated legal opinion on the board’s powers and limitations during the Oct. 23 meeting, saying the group needs clarity about when it may expedite condemnations versus extending time for owners to seek repairs.
Assistant City Attorney guidance and staff comments reiterated that the board must provide due process notice to property owners and that some timeline extensions stem from statutory notice periods and meeting-calendar constraints. A staff member said the board can draft recommendations or language for the city commission if members want changes to permitting or inspection policy.
Members discussed that historically the board handled contractor disputes and appeals as well as condemnation reviews; staff confirmed contractor licensing and enforcement on unlicensed activity are handled at the state level, so the board’s most frequent present role is adjudicating condemnations and recommending actions to city commission when policy changes are sought.
