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CITY of CAPE GIRARDEAU COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
OFFICIAL MEETING MINUTES
BOARD OF APPEALS
City Hall Council Chambers — 44 N. Lorimier Street
Meeting Date: October 8, 2026
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: 6:13 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mark Strickland (Chair), Craig Milde (Secretary), Alayna Nordstrom
MEMBERS ABSENT: Melanie Cantrell, Bruce Baker, Kristen Uhrhan, Willie D. Sandin, P.E., Robert Blasiney
STAFF PRESENT: Doug Weisbrod (Building Code Enforcement Manager), Blake Krause (Commercial Plan Reviewer), Danny
Hicks (Residential Plan Reviewer/Inspector)
QUORUM STATEMENT: Quorum NOT present (3 members present; 4 required pursuant to RSMo § 610.020 and Board Rules).
No formal legislative votes or official code approvals were conducted.
1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL & QUORUM DETERMINATION
Chairman Mark Strickland called the public meeting to order at 6:13 p.m. Attendance and roll call were recorded, noting Mark
Strickland, Craig Milde, and Alayna Nordstrom present, with Melanie Cantrell, Bruce Baker, Kristen Uhrhan, Willie D. Sandin,
and Robert Blasiney absent. Due to the lack of a legal quorum (3 members present, 4 required), no formal legislative votes, minute
approvals, or binding board actions could be conducted. Pursuant to open meeting guidelines, the Board proceeded with an
informal study session and presentation of code review materials.
2. 2024 INTERNATIONAL CODE STUDY SESSION: SESSION 1 CONTINUATION
The Board conducted an informal study session reviewing remaining provisions of the 2024 International Codes (IBC, IEBC, and
IECC):
Key Technical & Policy Discussion Items:
• Energy Code Options & Enforcement: Evaluated practical challenges with energy code adoption. Enforcing the 2024 IECC
poses operational hurdles due to mandatory blower-door testing and independent verification requirements. The 2009 IECC
creates structural cross-reference conflicts with newer building codes. The group consensus favored presenting City Council
with two primary options: (1) No separate energy code adoption, or (2) Requiring permit applicants to submit COMcheck
compliance reports as a flexible, standardized alternative.
• Deck Flashing, Waterproofing & Cantilevers: Discussed deck flashing and waterproofing requirements for cantilevered
balconies and elevated decks. Supported mandatory flashing inspections and visual verification of framing connections/ledgers
to reduce structural collapse risks.
• Seismic Requirements & Existing Buildings: Questioned local municipal ordinance exemptions regarding seismic
enforcement (including water heater strapping). Staff and board members agreed to locate and share the ordinance addressing
local seismic-code enforcement before the next meeting.
• International Existing Building Code (IEBC) Upgrades: Clarified that additions/renovations can be submitted under either
the IBC or IEBC. Reviewed the 30% structural upgrade threshold, confirming it applies under specific conditions (e.g., Risk
Category IV buildings) rather than broadly. Reviewed re-roofing diaphragm rules (applicable only in basic wind zones >130
mph).
• Accessibility, Restroom Provisions & Plumbing Fixtures: Reviewed provisions allowing a single fully accessible
family/assisted-use restroom under Section 2902. Confirmed adult changing table mandates apply to specific high-occupancy
assembly/mercantile facilities.
• Technical Code Provisions: Reviewed building height thresholds, occupiable roofs, mass timber construction, commercial
hoods, storm shelter capacity, play structures, noise controls, and tornado design loads.
3. ADMINISTRATIVE & FOLLOW-UP ACTION ITEMS
• Seismic Ordinance: Locate and share the ordinance addressing local seismic-code enforcement before the next meeting.
• Residential Code Deck: Staff to distribute the 2024 IRC slide deck and next meeting confirmation this week.
• Quorum Management: Mark Strickland to start a group text communication thread among members to confirm attendance prior
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to scheduled meetings.
• Developer Roundtable: Confirm the date for the upcoming Developer Roundtable (tentatively October 15) with Trevor and
distribute prior presentation slide decks.
4. ADJOURNMENT
Motion: Motion made by Alayna Nordstrom to adjourn the study session.
Second: Seconded by Craig Milde.
Outcome: Motion passed by general consensus of members present. Meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
MINUTES RECORDED BY:
Danny Hicks, Inspection Services Division