11.07.11 BOA-CBOA MinutesP;ISPER OWN OF
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1. Call to Order / Roll Call.
The meeting was called to order at 6:03 p.m.
MINUTES
Regular Meeting of the
Board of Adjustment/Construction Board of Appeals
108 W. Broadway Street, Prosper, Texas
Town of Prosper Municipal Chambers
Monday, November 7, 2011, 6:00 p.m.
Members present included: Chair Matt Jakusz, Vice Chair Bob Jameson, Bob Wierschem, Bryan Dennis,
and Emily Lewis.
*Emily Lewis arrived at 6:17 p.m. Billy Hurst informed of his absence prior to meeting. Shon Merryman was absent.
Staff present included: Chris Copple, Planning & Zoning Manager; Wayne Snell, Building Official;
Courtney Kuykendall, Town Attorney; and Melanie Videan, Planning Technician.
2. Consider and act upon minutes from the following Board of Adjustment/Construction Board
of Appeals meeting:
• November 30, 2010 Regular Meeting
Motioned by Jakusz, seconded by Jameson to approve item 2. Motion approved 4-0 at 6:05 p.m.
REGULAR AGENDA
3. Presentation and training on the duties and obligations of Board members and Conflicts of
Interest by the Town Attorney.
Discussion
Kuykendall.- Gave presentation on Board of Adjustment and Construction Board of Appeals proceedings and
responsibilities. Offered example cases, outcomes of such, and under what circumstances staff would
schedule a BOA/CBOA meeting. Also furnished information and examples regarding conflicts of interest.
Answered member questions regarding examples given.
Board members directed questions to Mr. Snell and Ms. Kuykendall.
Copple: Answered questions regarding the difference between a zoning request and a variance request.
Snell: Answered member questions regarding International Building Code and individual appointments.
4. Consider and act upon the appointment of a Board Secretary.
Copple: Explained the responsibilities of the Board Secretary.
Motioned by Jameson, seconded by Dennis to nominate and appoint Wierschem for Secretary. Motion
approved 5-0 at 7:05 p.m.
5. Possibly direct Town Staff to schedule topic(s) for discussion at a future meeting.
No discussion on this item.
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