Mr. David Miller called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. I. Roll Call

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1 MINUTES OMAHA PLUMBING BOARD Regular Meeting Wednesday, 1:30 pm City/County Building 1819 Farnam Street Jesse Lowe Conference Room Third Floor Board Members: Brian A Barrett Jeff O. Estabrook, Vice-Chairman Steve Johnston David W. Miller, Chairman Christopher P. Reed Terry Salem Amy L. Schaap Russell Hadan, Douglas County Health Department (non-voting) Jim Wonder, Chief Plumbing Inspector, City Planning Department (non-voting) A current copy of the Open Meeting Act is posted in a white binder on the north wall of the Jesse Lowe Conference Room. The secretary certifies publication in the Daily Record, the official newspaper of the City of Omaha, on March 19, Mr. David Miller called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. I. Roll Call Brian Barrett Jeff Estabrook David Miller Christopher Reed Terry Salem Amy Schaap Others Present: Jim Wonder II. Approval of Minutes from March 14, 2018 Motion by Mr. Jeff Estabrook to approve the minutes from the March 14, 2018 meeting. Second by Mr. Terry Salem.

2 Plumbing Board Minutes Page 2 III. *Cases Craig Huriman Tilesetters Craig Hurimon 3934 N 66 St Omaha, NE Request for approval of Clamping Drain Location: Mr. Craig Huriman appeared before the Board after his case was held over from the March 14, 2018 meeting in regards to his request for an approval of a clamping drain. Mr. Estabrook stated that the Board asked the city to inspect the installation. Mr. Jim Wonder stated that while he did not do the inspection personally, he sent an inspector, Corey Moore, and passed inspection. Mr. Wonder stated that the city recommendation would be to adapt a code change that would allow for tile setters to have a license. Mr. Wonder stated that there is a similar case going to the Building Board of Review. Mr. Wonder further stated that he has no problem with installers who have been appropriately trained in the installation until the code is changed. Mr. Wonder recommended that a blanket waiver not be given at this time, instead requiring each individual request to appear before the Board. Mr. Miller asked if the waiver would then be for 420 S 11 St Apt 407. Mr. Huriman confirmed. There is discussion about the location of the building and the materials that are in the building. There is discussion about the flood test and process. Motion by Mr. Christopher Reed to grant the waiver of plumbing code shower requirements inspected by inspectors at 420 S 11 St Apt 407 and Apt 409. Second by Mr. Estabrook. AYES: Barrett, Estabrook, Reed, Schaap NAYES: Miller, Salem Motion carries: 4-2, Approved Paul J Kelly Architecture 440 N 61 St Omaha, NE Request to allow passage through a common use hallway serving both an office and leased area in a shared building space. Location: 4949 Underwood Ave Table 3, Note 7; Table 4, Note 6 Mr. Paul Kelly and Mr. Sean Yahnke appeared before the Board requesting to allow a passage through a common use hallway serving both an office and leased area in a shared building space at 4949 Underwood Ave. Mr. Wonder stated that this property was previously before the Board because it was split into different sections. Mr. Kelly stated that currently there is no firm tenant in 120, but a coffee shop is most likely to go in and the other part of the building would be a Better Home and Gardens Real Estate Office. Mr. Wonder wanted them to get approval from the Board because the building use has changed. Mr. Barrett asked about the stairs in the building. Mr. Kelly stated that the stairs lead to storage. Mr. Reed asked about having the doors open at all times. Mr. Kelly stated that for security reasons there will be the availability to close them as needed. Mr. Estabrook asked if the restrooms will stay the same. There is discussion about the fixture count and how it changed because of the new use. Motion by Mr. Reed to approve the request. Second by Ms. Amy Schaap.

3 Plumbing Board Minutes Page BCDM Architects Jamie Wietfeld 1015 N 98 St Ste 300 Omaha, NE Request for a waiver to allow the use of PVC drain-wastevent piping in prefabricated, temporary classroom portables. Location: 5530 N 66 St (b) Mr. Adam Sawyer and Ms. Jamie Wietfeld appeared before the Board requesting a waiver to allow the use of PVC drain-waste-vent piping in prefabricated, temporary classroom portables at 5530 N 66 St. Mr. Wonder stated that this is a standard request for schools. Mr. Sawyer stated that this would be for temporary, for one year. Motion by Mr. Reed to approve the three (3) buildings for temporary use for one (1) year. Second by Mr. Salem Jim Hansen Nicholas St Omaha, NE Request for a waiver to size of building sewer Location: 940 S (c) Mr. Doug Walter with Dicon Consulting Group appeared to request a waiver to the size of building sewer. Mr. Wonder stated there was a misunderstanding, Plumbing Code dictates private sewers be on eight (8) inch lines, the plans were drawn up and showed a six (6) inch sewer. Mr. Wonder stated that some lines were put in as eight (8) inches and others as six (6) inches. Mr. Walter stated that there was a building permit in 2015 that sat for a while because of ownership issues. Mr. Wonder stated that the sewer was rejected, after all being installed. Mr. Wonder stated that until November 2015 that an eight (8) inch sewer was not required which falls in line with when it was originally installed but during the planning phase, allowing for the six (6) inch sewer. Mr. Wonder stated that according to the City of Omaha Public Works calculations the six (6) inch sewers allows for more than enough for those buildings. The request is that the six (6) inch sewer be allowed to be continued for this project. Mr. Wonder stated he asked that Mr. Reed investigate the numbers. Mr. Reed stated that he independently confirmed the numbers provided and there should be no problem with what is installed, but the six (6) inch sewer line will be sufficient. Mr. Wonder stated the rest of the project would be installed in eight (8) inch. Motion by Mr. Reed to allow for the project in question to allow, referencing the plans that are in the record, that sewer serving buildings 1, 2, 3, 11, and the clubhouse be allowed to remain a six inch pipe per calculations provided. Second by Ms. Schaap. AYES: Estabrook, Miller, Reed, Salem, Schaap ABSTAIN: Barrett Motion carries: 5-0-1, Approved Nebraska Plumbing Pat Wonder 6262 Lindbergh Dr Omaha, NE Request for alternative apprentice school options Location: Mr. Wonder stated that this has been asked to be tabled. Motion by Mr. Estabrook to file this case. Second by Mr. Salem.

4 Plumbing Board Minutes Page 4 IV. *Apprenticeship Agreements Brett A Bender Jacobs St Omaha, NE Vincentini Plumbing Inc 2308 S 16 St Omaha, NE Mr. Brett Bender appeared before the Board to request a start date of July 21, 2017 to the Omaha Apprentice Program. Mr. Miller asked if Mr. Bender was in school. Mr. Wonder asked about his employment. There is discussion about his initial start date. Mr. Bender stated that he was previously approved. Motion by Mr. Estabrook to renew Mr. Bender s apprentice registration. Second by Mr. Salem. Tyler A Stutheit 7220 Greenwood Ct Lincoln, NE Vincentini Plumbing Inc 2308 S 16 St Omaha, NE Mr. Tyler Stutheit appeared before the Board to request a start date of February 24, 2017 to the Omaha Apprentice Program. Mr. Miller stated that this ratios are in order and his documentation is in order. Motion by Mr. Estabrook to accept Mr. Stutheit to the Omaha Apprentice Program with a start date of February 24, Second by Mr. Salem. Nathan G Holmes 5831 S 141 Plz #2 Omaha, NE K&M Plumbing 2224 S 163 Cir Omaha, NE Mr. Nathan Holmes appeared before the Board to request an amendment to his Omaha Apprentice Program start date. Mr. Holmes stated that he has documentation of working with Paragon in Mr. Barrett asked if he has been through school. Mr. Holmes confirmed. Mr. Barrett asked if he understood the registration process. There is discussion about the process of changing a start date. Mr. Miller asked if he worked full years. Mr. Holmes stated he started late in 2013 and was full time beginning in Mr. Holmes stated he is asking for a start date of January 11, Motion by Mr. Estabrook to recognize Mr. Holmes apprenticeship starting January 11, Second by Mr. Salem.

5 Plumbing Board Minutes Page 5 V. Suspension/Revocation Hearings 17-R-48 Tom McDonald 420 N H St Fremont, NE Water Conditioner Installer Board determined that he owed 30 continuing education hours. Mr. Tom McDonald did not appear before the Board in regards to his continuing education requirement not being met for multiple years. Mr. Tim Wiebelhaus appeared on his behalf. Mr. Wonder asked why the license holder did not appear before the Board. Mr. Wiebelhaus stated that Mr. McDonald was booked on a job. Mr. Miller stated that there have been zero (0) hours turned in since the initial June 2017 meeting. Motion by Mr. Estabrook to revoke Mr. McDonald s license due to Omaha Municipal Code Section Second by Mr. Salem. Motion carries: 6-0, License revoked 17-R-53 Timothy J Wiebelhaus PO Box 290 Fremont, NE Water Conditioner Contractor Board determined that he owed 30 continuing education hours. Mr. Tim Wiebelhaus appeared before the Board in regards to his continuing education requirement not being met for multiple years. Mr. Wiebelhaus shared his inability to schedule classes from another contractor that was approved. Mr. Wonder asked if Mr. Wiebelhaus has a plan. Mr. Wiebelhaus stated that his manufacturer has online seminars and two-day courses. Mr. Miller asked if he has any documentation. Mr. Wiebelhaus stated that he has documentation of his completion of webinars. There is discussion about what Mr. Wiebelhaus has completed since the initial June 2017 meeting. Mr. Wiebelhaus was unsure what credit would be given to the continuing education that he has completed since Mr. Barrett asked if there are any upcoming classes that the Board could approve. Mr. Wiebelhaus stated he wants to submit the past hours and get them verified for use in the future. There is discussion about ensuring that the individual is the one taking the course. Mr. Wonder stated that Mr. Wiebelhaus needs to put all of this together and appear before the Board again to get the class approved. Motion by Mr. Estabrook to hold over this case to the April 11, 2018 meeting. Second by Mr. Salem. Motion carries: 6-0, Held over to the April 11, 2018 meeting VI. Discussion Mr. Wonder There is discussion about how the acid waste code is written and the Chief Plumbing Inspector s ability to require CPVC pipe over PVC or cast iron. Mr. Estabrook Holding schools accountable for the education of apprentices. There is a consensus that the Board would like to meet with the schools to discuss expectations and curriculum going forward. There is a consensus that a sample letter will be drafted requesting the schools appear. VII. Adjournment at 2:59 p.m. Motion by Mr. Estabrook to adjourn. Second by Mr. Salem. Motion carries: 6-0, Adjourned at 2:59 p.m.

6 Plumbing Board Minutes Page 6 *APPLICANT MUST BE PRESENT AT MEETING. A full, continually current agenda is available for public inspection in Room 1110 of the Omaha/Douglas Civic Center during normal business hours. The Omaha Plumbing Board reserves the right to modify the agenda at the public meeting. If alternative (tape) to the agenda is needed, please advise Jim Wonder. A 72-hour notice is required. Visit the Planning Department s Site on the Internet at