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TO: Aurora City Council
FROM: Alex Voigt, Asst. Chief of Staff
DATE: January 11, 2017
SUBJECT:
A Resolution reappointing Terry Bohr and appointing Bert Wickham, Jasmir Singh, Kelly Schomer and Paul Chabez to Aurora's Fire Code Board of Appeals.
BACKGROUND:
The Fire Code Board of Appeals is a five (5) member board tasked with hearing applications for modification of the requirements of the International Fire Code pursuant to the provisions of Section 108 of the International Fire Code. The board is authorized to hear evidence from appellants and the fire code official pertaining to the application and intent of this code for the purpose of issuing orders pursuant to these provisions.
Membership must include individuals with professional experience in the following areas: registered design professional (Kelly Schomer), qualified engineer, technologist or technician (Jasmir Singh), industrial or chemical engineer, certified hygenist or certified safety professional (Bert Wickham), a contractor (Terry Bohr) and a representative of business or industry not represented by a member of one of the other categories (Paul Chabez).
Members of the Fire Code Board of Appeals also serve on the Permanent Building and Fire Code Committee. The Permanent Building and Fire Code Committee's membership is comprised of members of both the Building and Fire Boards of Appeal.
The board was in need of new members, these appointments will bring it up to date.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is recommended the reappointment and appointments be approved.
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Reappointing Terry Bohr and Appointing Bert Wickham, Jasmir Singh, Kelly Schomer and Paul Chabez to Aurora's Fire Code Board of Appeals.
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, subject to said Section, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, it is the Mayor's desire the candidates be appointed and reappointed to Aurora's Fire Code Board of Appeals.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, hereby approve the reappointment of Terry Bohr, Aurora, IL and the appointments of Bert Wickham, Geneva, IL, Jasmir Singh, Elk Grove Village, IL, Kelly Schomer, Oswego, IL and Paul Chabez, Aurora, IL to Aurora's Fire Code Board of Appeals.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the terms of Terry Bohr and Kelly Schomer shall expire December 28, 2020 the terms of Bert Wickham and Jasmir Singh shall expire December 28, 2021 and the term of Paul Chabez shall expire December 28, 2019, however, in any event, they shall continue to serve until their respective replacements have been approved by the Council.
PASSED AND APPROVED on ______________.
AYES ____ NAYS ____ NOT VOTING ____ ABSENT ____
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Alderman Bohman, Ward 1 Alderman Garza, Ward 2
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Alderman Mesiacos, Ward 3 Alderman Donnell, Ward 4
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Alderman Franco, Ward 5 Alderman Saville, Ward 6
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Alderman Hart-Burns, Ward 7 Alderman Mervine, Ward 8
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Alderman Bugg, Ward 9 Alderman Johnson, Ward 10
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Alderman Irvin, At Large Alderman O’Connor, At Large
ATTEST:
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City Clerk Mayor