Building Standards Commission

Organization of the Commission


The commission consists of five (5) regular members and eight (8) alternates, who are appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the city council for a term of two (2) years.

The commission shall elect, by majority vote, a chairman, a vice chairman, and a secretary from among its members. The chairman shall serve as the presiding officer. In the absence of the chairman, the vice chairman shall preside.

No member or alternate of the commission shall be an employee of the city.

Meetings are held in the City Hall Council Chambers, and meetings start at 9:00 AM unless notified otherwise. Agendas are also posted at City Hall 14 days before the meetings are held.


Overview


The commission is authorized to take a range of actions to address violations related to buildings and property conditions within the city. These powers include ordering the repair or demolition of substandard structures, declaring buildings unsafe, and directing the removal of people or property when hazardous conditions exist.

Code of Ordinance

Chapter 9 Building and General Building Regulations, Article II Building and Standards

Board Members

  • Lynwood Moreau, Chairman
  • Bob Cooper, Vice Chairman
  • Gerald (Buddy) Land, Secretary
  • Gary Williams, Board Member
  • Bill Bezdek, Board Member

Alternates

  • Don Harrison, Alternate
  • Bruce Leamon, Alternate
  • Alternate Position Vacant
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  • Alternate Position Vacant

Current Term Ends: December 31, 2026

Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Wednesday. April 15. 2026
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Wednesday, December 16, 2026

Doors open at 8:30 AM, and all meetings will begin at 9:00 AM unless notified otherwise.