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Regular Council Meeting May 9, 2022 Page 6 ordinance provides for a license registration requirement, including inspection of the property every two years for all resident dwelling units in HPC 1-16, it also imposed limitations on how many people can occupy a dwelling based upon square footage of sleeping quarters in a residential dwelling according to the 2022 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), which was also adopted for these regulations within the Historic Overlay District. Mr. Mack said this ordinance will provide for the bare minimum life safety requirements to be met as part of the new biennial inspection program; as well as serve both the rental property owners and tenants in assuring the safety of the dwellings occupied in these historic district properties. Mr. Mack stated staff recommended approval of this ordinance and then introduced Assistant Building Official, James Hooten, and Code Enforcement Supervisor, Robert Talley. Mr. Hooten presented the brochure that is to be mailed out to the property owners regarding the registration processes and procedures. He stated that there would be a $55.00 fee every two years, and that his inspections would consist of minimum life safety requirements (smoke detectors, stairways, plumbing, exposed wiring, etc...) He informed Council that Code Enforcement will inspect the exterior of the property for falling fences, deteriorating storage, clutter, and things of that nature. Council Member Pilgrim asked staff if this would be similar to the rental code enforcement that is currently in place citywide. Mr. Mack stated this would amend that section to allow for only the Historic District, as currently Code Enforcement can only inspect properties if there is a complaint made first. Council Member Knox read a statement requesting the Council for their continued support in the protection of the Historic District. City Manager, Grayson Path stated that the city's codes were there for good reason, and encouraged the Council to approve this item. Council Member Pankaj and Mayor Pro -Tem Hughes asked if this registry would ever become citywide. Mr. Path stated that eventually he would like it to be citywide, but to see how this works out first and then decide from there. Following further discussion, a Motion to approve the item was made by Council Member Knox and seconded by Council Member Pilgrim. Motion carried, 5 ayes — 0 nays. 16. Discuss and act on a Resolution repealing prior Policies and Procedures for Boards and Commissions, and adopting new Policies and Procedures for Boards and Commissions. City Manager, Grayson Path stated that staff had been working recently on revising the polices and procedures for the boards and commissions as the current policies were contradicting. Mr. Path presented the proposed changes to the Council and recommended approval. Mayor Portugal asked if there was anything added regarding excused absences. Mr. Path said there was still the 75% rule, but there could be more language added to define an excused absence. Council Member Pankaj requested a binder to be placed in the Council Chambers with all of the information for each board. Mr. Path said he would make that happen. Following further discussion, the consensus was to bring the corrected policies and procedures to the next meeting for approval.