HomeMy WebLinkAbout860894.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: RATIFICATION OF WELD COUNTY UNIFORM BUILDING CODE BOARD OF
APPEALS BYLAWS
WHEREAS , the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County,
Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home
Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the
affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with the bylaws of the
Weld County Uniform Building Code Board of Appeals for
ratification , and
WHEREAS , after review, the Board deems it advisable to ratify
said bylaws , a copy being attached hereto and incorporated herein
by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County
Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the bylaws of the
Weld County Uniform Building Code Board of Appeals be, and hereby
are, ratified.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made
and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 10th day of
September, A.D. , 1986.
ATTEST:‘711C1 ( ..n;QUA i J BOARWELDD OF COUNTY,JNTY COLOR COLORADO
Weld County 1/Clerk and Recorder
and Clerk to the Boa J. cqu i - .o n -o , Chairman
L. y, . . o-Tem
eputy County Cl rk / / `
APPR ED AS TO FORM: Gene R. Brantner
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C.W Ki by 2r,
County Attorney u �/
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860894
BYLAWS
UNIFORM BUILDING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS
Article I - Name of Board
The Committee shall be called the Weld County Uniform Building
Code Board of Appeals in conformance with the resolution creating
the committee which was adopted by the Board of County
Commissioners on September 25, 1974.
Article II - Functions of the Board
The functions and duties of the Weld County Uniform Building Code
Board of Appeals are to determine the suitability of alternative
methods of construction and alternate materials, and to provide
reasonable interpretation of the provisions of the Weld County
Building Code Ordinance.
Article III - Membership of Board
A. Membership - The Board shall consist of seven (7) members as
set forth in the Resolution formulating the Committee which
was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on September
25, 1974, and subsequently amended. The membership shall
include:
(1) An electrician certified by the State of Colorado.
(2) A master plumber certified by the State of
Colorado.
(3) A person experienced in the construction and
installation of heating, cooling, and ventilating
systems.
(4) A building contractor or other person experienced
in the construction trade.
(5) A professional engineer licensed in the State of
Colorado.
(6) A fire marshall or other person qualified in fire
protection measures.
(7) One person from any of the above trades or with
similar experience.
B. Appointment of Members - The members of the Board shall be
appointed by the Board of County Commissioners.
C. Terms of Members - The terms of members of the Board shall be
for three (3) years, except for the initial membership which
shall be appointed on a staggered term basis with actual
terms ranging from one (1) to three (3) years.
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D. Alternate members - Each member may designate an alternate
member, who, upon acceptance of the alternate by the Board of
County Commissioners, may attend meetings in the member's
absence and have the full rights and responsibilities of
membership. If an alternate member attends more than three
consecutive regular meetings, the regular member may be
subject to replacement on the Board.
E. Reappointment of Members - Members may be reappointed to the
Board at the discretion of the Board of County Commissioners.
F. No member shall serve for more than two consecutive terms.
G. Membership vacancy - In the event of a vacancy among the
members of the Weld County Uniform Building Code of Appeals,
the Weld County Board of County Commissioners shall select a
qualified resident of Weld County to fill such vacancy.
H. Membership dismissal - The members of the Weld County Uniform
Building Code Board of Appeals shall serve without
compensation and a member may be removed by the Board of
County Commissioners for non-performance of duty, misconduct,
or demonstrable conflicts of interest.
Article IV - Officers
A. The Board shall elect from its own members a Chairman and
Vice-Chairman. Term of office shall be for one year.
B. In the absence of the Chairman, the Vice-Chairman will act in
that capacity.
C. In the absence of the Chairman and the Vice-Chairman, a
temporary Chairman will be selected by the Board.
D. A secretary will be appointed by the Board Chairman.
Article V - Nomination and Election of Officers
A. The nomination and election of annual officers shall be held
during the first regular meeting of each calendar year. Each
nomination shall be seconded to be placed on the ballot, and
elections shall be by written ballot unless there is no
contest for the office.
Article VI - Meetings
A. Meetings shall be held when there is business to conduct.
B. Written notice of all regular meetings will be mailed at
least one week prior to the meeting date.
C. Special meetings may be called when deemed necessary by the
Chairman or the Department of Planning Services, provided
that at least twenty-four (24) hours notice is given to each
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member prior to any special meeting. Notice may be
accomplished by telephone, or leaving written notice at a
member's residence.
D. A quorum shall consist of not less than four members of the
Board. A quorum will be necessary at any meeting where the
agenda includes:
1. Changes in bylaws.
2. Review of utility or service easements.
3. Election of officers
4. Special meetings.
E. Robert's Rules of Order shall prevail to the extent they are
not in conflict with specific provisions of these Bylaws.
Article VII - Duties of Chairman
A. It shall be the responsibility of the Chairman to call all
regular meetings, preside at all meetings, appoint
committees, when and as required, and carry out general
chairman responsibilities.
Article VIII - Duties of Vice-Chairman
A. It shall be the responsibility of the Vice-Chairman to assume
the duties of the Chairman in his absence. Also, he shall
perform other duties assigned by the Chairman.
Article IX - Duties of Secretary
A. It shall be the responsibility of the secretary to send
members notices of all meetings, and keep minutes of all such
meetings.
Article X - Conduct of Investigations, Findings
A. The Weld County Uniform Building Code Board of Appeals after
conducting its hearings and investigations, shall render all
decisions and findings in writing to the Building Official
with a duplicate copy to the appellant who is appealing an
order of the Building Official or his authorized agents and a
copy to the Weld County Board of Commissioners.
Article XI - Amendment of Bylaws
A. These Bylaws may be amended at any meeting of the Board by
vote of the majority of the entire membership of the Board
provided seven (7) days notice has been given to each member
of the Board.
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DEPAR ENT OF PLANNING SERVICES
111/;t- PHONE(303)356-4000 EXT. 1100
(0ih sTREET
GHEELEY,COLORADO 80ti31
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June 11, 1986
Dear Board Members:
The County Attorney's office has suggested that your Board adopt up-to-date
bylaws. Attached is the proposed bylaws for your review. In order to
expedite the review process and avoid scheduling a meeting to just consider
the bylaws, I have enclosed a ballot to indicate whether your recommend
approval of the proposed bylaws. The bylaws will be considered for approval
by the Board of County Commissioners after the ballots are returned. Please
return the ballot in the enclosed stamped envelope. Thank you.
If you have any questions about the bylaws, please call me.
Sincerely,
Chuck Cunliffe, Director
Department Planning Service
BALLOT
Z recommend approval of the proposed bylaws.
EYES I IN°
Uniform Bu ,lding Code Board of Appeals Member
Date
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1983
Weld Co. Piasming tiumnossioo
DALLOT
I -recommend gYES
approval of the proposed bylaws.
nNO ike Uniform uilding Cdde Board of Appeals Member
Date
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Weld Co. Planning dnmmissio
BALLOT
I recommend .approval of -the proposed bylaws.
AYES ONO
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Uniform Building CCode Board of Appeals Member
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Date
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Weld Co. Planning i;Um ssfo,,
BALLOT
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I _recommend approv-al of the -propo-se-d bylaws.
glYES I INO
Uniform Building Code Board of Appear Member
Date
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1986
Weld to. Planning Jommissioo
BALLOT
I recommend approval of the proposed -bylaws.
JEYES n NO
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Uniform Building Code Board of Appeals Member
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Date 111
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Weld Co. Planning CnInlNsfIOU
BALLOT
I recommend approval of the proposed bylaws.
EYES ENO
Uniform Building Code`B"oord -of Appeals Member
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Date
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jUN 17 1986 l
Weld Co.-Planu1IR Cnmrmssiarr
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