Minutes May 23 2024

City of Chandler — Regular Meeting (2024-08-01)

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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS OF THE CITY OF CHANDLER, ARIZONA, held on 
Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 7:00 a.m., in the Development Services Building – South 
Atrium Conference Room, 215 E. Buffalo Street, Chandler, Arizona. 
 
Members Present 
 
 
         
Jeff Cullumber, Chair 
David Love, Vice Chair 
Heather Mattisson, Board Member 
Michael Quinn, Board Member 
Michael McElhany, Board Member 
            
 
Staff Present 
Shicheng Tao, Building Official 
Aaron Huckstep, Fire Marshal 
Bob Graffius, Building Inspection Manager 
Catherine Flores, Sr. Management Analyst  
 
 
1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL 
Building Official Shicheng Tao, called the meeting to order at 7:05 am. Roll call was taken 
by Sr. Management Analyst Catherine Flores. Quorum was established.  
 
2. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES - None 
(Members of the audience may address any item not on the agenda. State Statute 
prohibits the Board of Appeals from discussing an item not on the agenda, but the 
Board of Appeals does listen to your concerns and has staff to follow up on any 
questions you raise.) 
 
CONSENT AGENDA 
 
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 
a. Minutes of September 9, 2021 
Motion made by Board Member David Love to approve the Board of Appeals 
Meeting Minutes for September 9, 2021, Motion seconded by Chair Jeff Cullumber. 
Approved (5-0). 
 
4. BOARD OF APPEALS ROLES AND INTRODUCTION  
a. Roles and Introduction 
Building Official, Shicheng Tao discussed in brief the Board of Appeals role then 
asked if they would introduce themselves.  
 
Shicheng Tao thanked the board members for their contribution and referenced that 
the Board of Appeals is a recommending body to the City Council. Upon completion 
of the recommendations, there is an ordinance adoption of which will be submitted 
for review and approval to City Council. He is looking forward to working with the 
Board of Appeals on amending some of these codes.

Board of Appeals  
May 23, 2024 
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ACTION AGENDA    
 
5. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR 
a. Chair Election 
Moved by Board Member Michael Quinn, seconded by Board Member David Love to 
nominate Jeff Cullumber as Chair for the Board of Appeals. Motion carried 
unanimously (5 to 0). 
 
b. Vice Chair Election 
Moved by Chairman Jeff Cullumber, seconded by Board Member Michael McElhany  
to nominate David Love as Vice Chair for the Board of Appeals. Motioned carried 
unanimously (5 to 0).  
 
6. REVIEW AND APPROVE TIMES AND DATES FOR FUTURE MEETINGS  
a.  Board of Appeal Meeting Dates   
August 1, 2024 
• 
2024 International Plumbing, Mechanical, and Fuel Gas Codes significant 
changes and amendments  
• 
2023 National Electrical Code significant changes and amendments  
 
August 15, 2024 
• 
2024 International Building Code significant changes and amendments  
• 
2024 International Fire Code significant changes and amendments  
• 
2024 International Existing Building Code and International Swimming Pool 
and Spa Code significant changes and amendments (No Presentation) 
 
August 29, 2024 
• 
2024 International Residential Code significant changes and amendments  
• 
2024 International Energy Conservation Code significant changes and 
amendments  
 
September 12, 2024 
• 
Review and recommend Amendments to City Code Ch 29 Building 
Regulations  
• 
Review and recommend Amendments to City Code Ch 28 Fire Regulations  
 
September 26, 2024 (Special Meeting)  
• 
Review and approve the last business meeting minutes by Board of Appeals 
 
7. BRIEFING  
It was discussed that the board members will be briefed by staff pertaining to the 
building code editions in the upcoming meetings.  
 
8. MEMBER COMMENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Board of Appeals  
May 23, 2024 
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9. CALENDAR 
a.  Next meeting is scheduled Thursday, August 1, 2024, @ 7:00 am. 
      
10. ADJOURN 
Board Member Michael Quinn motioned for the meeting to adjourn. Motion seconded 
by Board Member Michael McElhany.      
 
Meeting adjourned at 7:45 am. 
 
 
 
 
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    Jeff Cullumber, Chairman  
 
Shicheng Tao, Secretary