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Board postpones Bill 33-2024 on building-code update to allow more public review
Summary
An alderman moved and the board approved postponing Bill 33-2024—which would adopt the 2018 building code—to the second meeting in October so the public and builders have more time to review proposed changes.
During the ordinances portion of the agenda, Alderman Leaming moved to delay consideration of a building-code ordinance to increase public transparency and allow more time for community input. "Mister mayor, I'd like to make a motion that we postpone bill number 33 2024 to the 2nd meeting of October in order to give the public a chance to work with city staff about the changes, that are coming in the adoption of the 2018, codes," he said.
The motion was seconded and approved by voice vote. Mayor and several aldermen reiterated the board's desire for transparency, with Mayor emphasizing the city's steps to expand notice distribution and public engagement. City Administrator Sheila noted an ordinance to update the city from the 2012 building code to the 2018 code has been presented and, pending board action, would go into effect after being on file for the required 90-day period. The board did not vote on the ordinance itself; the recorded action was to postpone its next consideration to the October meeting to allow additional public review.
