— from Lisa Brown, County staff —
The County Building Advisory Council will meet at the County Conference Room at the Orcas Ferry Landing on Thursday, Oct. 26 at 1 p.m. The agenda calls for:
1. Approval of Minutes from the June 29 meeting
2. Lack of Quorum – August 31, 2017
3. Term Expirations / Applicants (two members’ terms expire December 2017)
4. Annual Report
5. Citizens’ Access Time
6. Comments from the Council Chair, Jack Cory
7. Comments from the County Council liaison, Bill Watson
8. County staff comments
9. Owner-Builder Legislation Review
Background: Established under Ordinance 9-1994 updated by Ordinance 1-2008 with terms to expire the end of December, 3 year staggered terms. Developed to assist the Council and Building Department regarding the implementation of building codes, public education regarding the construction and permit process, and to provide assistance or advice to the Council related to building code adoption and implementation in SJC. 9 Members – with representation from the following categories: Specialty Contractors, Owner/Builder, Building Supply Establishment, WA Licensed Engineer, Fire Chief, Housing Organization, Architect, at Large. Per Ord. 11-2014 if member cannot be found for 1 or more sectors, Council may elect to appoint an at-large member to serve remainder of unexpired term or for a full term.
Contact: Deputy Building Official
Phone: 360-370-7583
Building Advisory Council members are:
- Chair Jack Cory
- John Evans
- Evelyn Fuchser
- Ralph Gutschmidt
- Bruce Martin
- Secretary Richard Russell
There are vacant positions for a Fire Chief, an Owner/Builder, and a Contractor. Cory and Evans’ positions expire December of this year.
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