HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-11-21 ELECTRICAL BOARD MEETING MINUTESMINUTES - SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ELECTRICAL BOARD OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1995, AT 6:00 PM,
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM with the following present:
Board Chairman Robert Kettle
Board Member Chris Brooks
Board Member Ron Bavarian
Chief Building Official Don Guynes
NEW BUSINESS
A. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - V95-49, REQUEST OF BEN LENAMON,
OWNER, FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, SECTION 9-1599", TO
ALLOW AN INSIDE DISCONNECT ON THE ELECTRICAL SERVICE AT 2325 HATFIELD
ROAD, LOT 1, BLOCK 2, MALONE SUBDIVISION
Ben and Susan Lenamon, owners, were present for the meeting. Mr. Lenamon explained to the Board that
he has had items stolen from this property twice since he has started construction. Therefore, he is
requesting to place the disconnect inside the back of his garage for his family's safety. He added that two
of his garage doors will be electric and one door will be manual.
Board Chairman Robert Kettle and Board Member Chris Brooks explained to Mr. Lenamon that he can
place a lock on the outside disconnect. They stated that the fire department can cut this type of lock, but
not the lock that Houston Lighting & Power places on their meters.
Mr. Lenamon explained that his transformer is located approximately 100 ft from his home and could be
disconnected in case of a fire.
Chief Building Official Don E. Guynes stated that Fire Marshall Larry Steed wasn't present for the meeting
because he has been ill. However, Larry had informed Don that he has no objection to Mr. Lenamon's
request.
The meeting adjourned temporarily at 6:22 PM.
The meeting reconvened at 6:33 PM.
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Board Chairman Robert Kettle made a motion, seconded by Board Member Chris Brooks to deny variance
#V95-49.
Motion passed 3 to Q.
Board Chairman Robert Kettle explained to Mr. Lenamon the Board's reasons for not approving his request.
He stated that the Board does not want to set a precedence to allow such a variance. He added that their
main concern in this case is for the safety of the fire fighters and HL&P employees who have to pull the
meters.
ADJOURNMENT
Board Member Chris Brooks made a motion, seconded by Board Chairman Robert Kettle, to adjourn the
meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 6:38 PM.
Minutes of the meeting approved and/or corrected this 4day of e- - , A.D., 1995.
Robert Kettle, Board Chairman
ATTEST:
Mona Ann Phipps, Board Secretary
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