DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES

July 20, 2006

Members Present
Ben Barcon
Rus Brock
Gary Corcoran
Bernie Dutsch
Carlo Gegen
Herb Hacker
John Hart
Pete Hemingway
Barbara Koffron
Ben Patton
Ken Roth
Paul Scott
Darrell Wilson

Members Absent
Melanie Laboy
Danny Ortega
Greg Russell

Staff
Karen Beckley, DSD
Carole Borrego, DSD
Derek Horn, DSD
Mike Hamblin, Law
Shawn Ortiz, City Council
Joanne Owens, DSD
John Watson, Fire

Ex-Officio's Present
Jim Baughman, Planning
Chaun Hill, Streets
Aaron LaRoque, Water Services
Patrick Ravenstein, NSD

Ex-Officio's Absent
Tom Wandrie, DSD

Others in Attendance

CALL TO ORDER
Barbara Koffron, DAB Chairperson, convened the meeting at 3:09 p.m.

Approval of June 15, 2006 Minutes:
Motion was made by Bernie Deutsch, seconded by Pete Hemingway, to approve the meeting minutes of June 15, 2006.
Motion carried unanimously.

Call to the Public (No Board Discussion):
None

Subcommittee Reports:

Process and Procedures:
Ben Barcon stated that the Process and Procedures did not meet.

Fiscal and Performance:
Rus brock stated that the Fiscal and Performance did not meet.

Project Simple:
Bernie Deutsch stated that the Project Simple Subcommittee did not meet.

Residential Fire Sprinklers:
Ken Roth stated that the Residential Fire Sprinkler Subcommittee did not meet.

Electronic Plan Review:
Paul Scott stated that this subcommittee did meet and reported that they are currently working on a Mission Statement for this subcommittee. They are also working on the existing development standards from anywhere in the country.

Presentation and Discussion, on the Development Services Department Staff Report:
Derek Horn gave a brief power point presentation showing recent performance measures within DSD.

After Mr. Horn’s presentation, Ms. Koffron introduced the newest member to the Development Advisory Board, Mr. Ben Patton, who replaces Patricia Thornham and represents the residents of Phoenix. Mr. Patton is an Urban Planner and is employed by Snell and Wilmer.

Discussion, Information and Possible Action on the assignment of DAV Subcommittee Chairpersons and Members:
At the June meeting, Ms.Koffron was nominated to continue her term as the DAB Chairperson and Paul Scott was nominated as Vice-Chairperson.

MOTION was made by Herb Hacker, seconded by John Hart, to nominate Barbara Koffron to continue her position as Chairperson and Paul Scott to serve as Vice-Chairperson for the year 2006-2007. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Discussion, Information and Possible Action on the Assignment of DAB Subcommittee Chairpersons and Members:
Ms. Koffron stated that the DAB has lost some outstanding members due to term expirations and some of the positions on the subcommittees need to be filled.

The following DAB members have volunteered to serve on the following subcommittees:
 Process and Procedures Subcommittee

Information Regarding Larry Litchfield, Assistant Development Services Director, Retiring from the City of Phoenix:
Mr. Horn mentioned to the DAB that Larry Litchfield, Assistant Development Services Director, is retiring as of August 24, 2006. Ms. Koffron stated Larry is a great addition to the City and the DAB and will missed.

Discussion Regarding Future DAB Agenda Items:  Any City policies that are in place requiring or promoting the completion of half streets, curbs and gutters

Adjournment

MOTION was made by Pete Hemingway, seconded by John Hart, to adjourn the July 20, 2006 meeting.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Meeting adjourned at 4:00 p.m.

Derek Horn, P.E. CBO
DSD Deputy Director

Minutes Prepared by:
Carole Borrego, Secretary III

Last Modified on 10/19/2006 16:36:40