October 8, 2012 Minutes

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MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2012
TOWN OF PITTSFIELD
HOUSING STANDARDS AGENCY
Present –Ch. Elkins, _P_, Ms. Hast, _ P _, Dr. Dustin, _P_ , Lt. Abell, _P_, Mr. Provencher, _ Seat vacant_, VCh. Mr. Heffernan (Planning Board ) _ P _. Fred Okrent, (HSA Administrator) _P_.
Meeting called to order at 7:14 PM at the Town Hall by Ch. Elkins.
Public Present:
None.
Public Hearing On Proposed Ordinance Changes
Hearing called to order by Ch. Elkins at 7:15.
Discussion on changes:
Art 102.3; change ICC electrical to national electrical, change NFPA…to state fire code.
Art 704.1.1 change wording to include CMD requirements.
Art 103.9 remove extra “s”, change renting to initial rental.
Hearing adjourned by Ch. Elkins at 7:45
Public Input:
None.
Appointments
None.
Old Business
Motion by Dr. Dustin to accept Ordinance changes as amended, 2nd by Ms. Hast, passed 4-0
New Business:
Progress Reports: Scheduling and inspections continuing.
Fee increase hearing (BOS) scheduled for 10/19.
Budget for 2013 prepared and submitted.
Per Lt. Abell, BOS has requested greater Fire Dept. presence in HSA matters; clarification will be requested.
Mr. Fitzgerald stated that with his limited involvement, he did not believe training for him would benefit the Town.
Meeting Minutes;
Lt. Abell, made a motion that the minutes of the meeting of 7/9/12 be accepted as read; 2nd by Mr. Heffernan, Motion passed 3 to 0.
Public Input:
None
Motion to adjourn:
Lt. Abell, 2nd by Dr. Dustin, 4 to 0, motion passed. Adjourned at 8:13 PM. Next meeting: 11/19/12, 2nd Monday is Veteran’s Day (observed).
Respectfully submitted,
Fred M. Okrent