I. Roll Call MINUTES OMAHA PLUMBING BOARD Regular Meeting Wednesday, 1:30 pm City/County Building 1819 Farnam Street Jesse Lowe Conference Room Third Floor Members Present: Dennis E. Clifton Jeff O. Estabrook George E. Killian Patrick B. Leddy, Vice-Chairman Cataldo A. Leo David W. Miller, Chairman Christopher P. Reed Absent: None. Others Present: Jim Wonder, Planning Department Doulas Clark, Douglas County Health Department Mr. Miller called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. II. Approval of Minutes Mr. Leddy made a motion to approve the minutes from the August 27 meeting. Mr. Estabrook seconded the motion. AYES: Estabrook, Killian, Leddy, Miller, Reed ABSTAIN: Clifton, Leo Motion carried 5-0-2 III. *Cases 7-7-64 from 7/25/07, 8/8/07, 8/22/07, and 8/13/08 Ryan Bader REQUEST: MCL/McCarthy JV 13221 C Street Omaha NE 68144 Renewal of waiver of various sections of Chapter 49 to connect a temporary construction trailer to the sewer. 49-various July 25, 2007 No one appeared in support of this request and the board delayed action on this item. This case was called again at the end of the public hearing and the applicant was not present. Mr. Clifton made a motion to place this case on file. Mr. Leo seconded the motion. AYES: Clifton, Estabrook, Leo, Miller Motion carried 4-0
Plumbing Board Page 2 August 8, 2007 Mr. Israel was present. He asked for a waiver that would allow the use of a construction trailer at the above location. The trailer would be on site until July 31, 2011. In response to queries from the board, Mr. Israel initially answered that he did not know if the trailer would be connected to a direct water supply from Metropolitan Utilities District. Mr. Killian moved to hold over this case for the August 22 meeting to allow the applicant an opportunity to gather more information. Mr. Estabrook seconded the motion. AYES: Clifton, Estabrook, Killian, Leo, Miller Motion carried 5-0 August 22, 2007 Mr. Wonder visited the site at 6805 Newport Avenue after the August 8 meeting. This site was part of Immanuel Hospital s property. He said the applicant planned to use two temporary trailers. One of the proposed trailers without plumbing would be for employees of Immanuel Hospital. Mr. Wonder recommended requiring restrooms in each trailer. Ryan Bader from MCL/McCarthy JV appeared in support of this request. Mr. Killian made a motion to waive various sections in Chapter 49 to allow the use of two temporary construction trailers at 6805 Newport Avenue for a period of one year. This waiver includes, but is not limited to, the installation of one lavatory and water closet in each trailer, the reduction of the required sewer line to four inches with PVC material. Electric water heaters must be provided with a minimum capacity of five gallons. Periodic inspections by the City must be performed as allowed. This waiver can be renewed. Mr. Estabrook seconded the motion. AYES: Clifton, Estabrook, Killian, Leo Baker Motion carried 5-0 August 13, 2008 Mr. Williams was not present. Motion by Mr. Leo to place this item on file. Seconded by Mr. Killian. MOTION carried 7-0 Jason Jacobs appeared before the Board with a request to renew the waiver granted by the Plumbing Board on August 22, 2007, which waived various sections of Chapter 49 to allow the use of two temporary construction trailers at 6805 Newport Avenue for a period of one year. (SEE ABOVE AUGUST 22, 2007)
Plumbing Board Page 3 Motion by Mr. Killian to renew waiver for the period of one year. Seconded by Mr. Reed.. MOTION carried 7-0 8-9-105 Stephen Menousek 24203 Pawnee Road Valley NE 68064 REQUEST: Renewal of sewer layer license 49-212 Stephen Menousek appeared before the Plumbing Board to request to be allowed to renew his Sewer Layer s license. Mr. Menousek misplaced his bill. 8-9-106 Roger Hodges 960 South 72 nd Street Omaha NE 68116 Roger Hodges appeared before the Board. REQUEST: Waiver to allow five water closets on a 3 main line. 49-909 Mr. Wonder explained that the building has an existing 3 line, and the current plumbing configuration presents a hardship in installing a larger main line. The current line runs under the front stairs of the building, which covers a large portion of the front of the building. The building is being used as a children s entertainment/party center, and the restrooms have tank-type toilets, which will help prevent over-flushing. Plumbing code allows 3 water closets on a 3 line. Mr. Wonder stated that he was comfortable granting the waiver request for this property, given the expense and difficulty of putting in a larger pipe. Motion to approve by Mr. Reed. Second by Mr. Killian. AYES: Clifton, Estabrook, Killian, Leo, Reed NAYS: Leddy, Miller Motion carried 5-2
Plumbing Board Page 4 8-9-107 David Nystrom REQUEST: Approval of apprenticeship school curriculum. 49-246/247 David Nystrom appeared before the Board requesting approval of Local Union 16 s Joint Apprentice Program curriculum. Motion by Mr. Leddy to approve curriculum. Seconded by Mr. Estabrook. 8-9-108 Gregory Wallace 1009 Capitol Avenue Omaha NE 68102 REQUEST: Waiver of various sections of Chapter 49 to allow temporary use of a structure for church services. 49-various Gregory Wallace appeared before the Board requesting a waiver to allow temporary use of a structure for church services. This is a new church, and has an eleven-month lease on a building located at 10 th and Capitol streets. The church wishes to hold services here to build its congregation and to find a permanent location for the church. Mr. Wonder stated that the applicant is renting three bays, only two of which will be used for services. The third bay will be used for storage only. There are bathrooms on the upper level, and a unisex restroom in what used to be the dock area of the building. After the eleven month lease if up, this building will be demolished. Motion to approve waiver for a period of one year by Mr. Killian. The applicant will need to return yearly to renew this waiver. Second by Mr. Reed IV. *Apprenticeship Agreements Micah Alexander 15320 Summerwood Drive Omaha NE 68137 Micah Alexander appeared before the Board requesting a start date of August 13, 2008. Motion to approve by Mr. Killian. Seconded by Mr. Clifton.
Plumbing Board Page 5 Patrick John Bluvas From 8/27/2008 921 North 85 th Street Omaha NE 68114 JTM Plumbing Service 12616 South 218 th Avenue Omaha NE 68028 Patrick John Bluvas appeared before the Board requesting a start date of August 11, 2008. Robert Bartak 722 North 116 th Street Apt. 18 Omaha NE 68154 Robert Bartak appeared before the Board requesting a start date of August 13, 2008. Anthony Eeman 10640 M Street Omaha NE 68127 Anthony Eeman appeared before the Board requesting a start date of August 13, 2008. John Fahrer 4949 Greene Avenue Omaha NE 68157
Plumbing Board Page 6 John Fahrer appeared before the Board requesting a start date of August 13, 2008. Motion to approve by Mr. Leddy. Second by Mr. Clifton. Erik Fester 2905 South 118 th Street Omaha NE 68144 Erik Fester appeared before the Board requesting a start date of August 13, 2008. Motion to approve by Mr. Killian. Second by Mr. Leddy. Tyler Hedges 1121 West 12 th Street Wahoo NE 68066 Tyler Hedges appeared before the Board requesting a start date of August 13, 2008. Michael Ingram 1214 Applewood Drive #G103 Papillion NE 68046 Michael Ingram appeared before the Board requesting a start date of August 13, 2008.
Plumbing Board Page 7 Russell Jackson 204 Normal Street Woodbine, IA 51579 Russell Jackson appeared before the Board requesting a start date of August 13, 2008. Motion to approve by Mr. Leddy. Second by Mr. Estabrook. Andrew Korten 5103 South 46 th Avenue Andrew Korten appeared before the Board requesting a start date of August 13, 2008. Motion to approve by Mr. Killian. Second by Mr. Leddy. Michael Ludwick 4602 South 61 st Avenue Michael Ludwick appeared before the Board requesting a start date of August 13, 2008. Motion to approve by Mr. Leddy. Second by Mr. Clifton. Ronald Mach 1022 West 8 th Street Wahoo NE 68066 Ronald Mach appeared before the Board requesting a start date of August 13, 2008. Motion to approve by Mr. Killian. Second by Mr. Reed.
Plumbing Board Page 8 Jordan Mann 15202 South 99 th Street Papillion NE 68046 Jordan Mann appeared before the Board requesting a start date of August 13, 2008. Christopher Morrison 2110 Avenue D Council Bluffs IA 51501 Christopher Morrison appeared before the Board requesting a start date of August 13, 2008. Michael McCart 500 South 23 rd Street Council Bluffs IA 51501 Michael McCart appeared before the Board requesting a start date of August 13, 2008.
Plumbing Board Page 9 Matthew Noah 2414 North 194 th Court #2A Omaha NE 68022 Matthew Noah appeared before the Board requesting a start date of August 13, 2008. Motion to approve by Mr. Killian. Second by Mr. Reed. David Olson 8001 County Road 25 Kennard NE 68034 David Olson appeared before the Board requesting a start date of August 13, 2008. Carl Parys 6785 Pinkney Street Omaha NE 68104 Carl Parys appeared before the Board requesting a start date of August 13, 2008. Chance Rohlfing From 8/27/08 2853 Ida Street Omaha NE 68112 Dave Janke Plumbing 15013 Grover Street Omaha NE 68144 Chance Rohlfing appeared before the Board requesting a start date of June 4, 2008. Motion to approve by Mr. Estabrook. Second by Mr. Leddy.
Plumbing Board Page 10 Rino Ruma 4504 Victoria Avenue Papillion NE 68133 Rino Ruma appeared before the Board requesting a start date of August 13, 2008. Motion to approve by Mr. Killian. Second by Mr. Reed. Christopher Todd 4920 South 78 th Street Omaha NE 68127 Christopher Todd appeared before the Board requesting a start date of August 13, 2008. Motion to approve by Mr. Killian. Second by Mr. Reed. Jeffrey Tritz 15411 Blackwell Drive Omaha NE 68137 Jeffrey Tritz appeared before the Board requesting a start date of August 13, 2008.
Plumbing Board Page 11 Joseph Tritz 7818 Howell Street Omaha NE 68122 Joseph Tritz appeared before the Board requesting a start date of August 13, 2008. Motion to approve by Mr. Clifton. Second by Mr. Killian. Giovanni Vaccaro 1075 Waters Edge Court Carter Lake IA 51510 Giovanni Vaccaro appeared before the Board requesting a start date of August 13, 2008. Motion to approve by Mr. Leddy. Second by Mr. Clifton. VI. Discussion Mr. Wonder advised the Board that he is missing one Plumbing Inspector due to serious illness. This Plumbing Inspector will be out for some time. Mr. Wonder also stated that he would like to remove some of the math questions currently being asked on the plumbing test. There are a sufficient number of questions in the pool to take the place of the omitted questions. Mr. Leo asked about test results for Journeyman applicants. Mr. Wonder stated that only six applicants passed the Journeyman test, four of whom were retakes, and two were taking the test for the first time. VII. Adjournment At 2:24, Mr. Killian made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Second by Mr. Leddy.