The Code Enforcement Board of Appeals shall have the powers and authority to review, reverse and affirm, in whole or in part, or may modify, the order, requirement, decision, or determinations of the Building Commissioner/Fire Chief/Fire Inspector which has been presented for review. The Chairperson, or in his or her absence, the acting chairperson, may administer and compel the attendance of witnesses. The Board shall keep minutes of its proceedings showing the vote of each member upon each question, or, if absent or failing to vote, indicating such fact, and shall also keep records of its hearings and other official actions. A court reporter shall be present for all proceedings but such record of hearings will not be transcribed by the court reporter unless requested by the parties or any party interested in the hearing. The cost of the transcription shall be borne by the person requesting it. A copy of every rule or regulation, and every order, requirement, decision, or determination of the Board shall be kept on file in the office of the Village Clerk and shall be a public record. All orders, decisions, or determinations of the Board which reverse or modify the decision of the Building Commissioner/Fire Chief/ Fire Inspector shall contain a statement to the effect that in the opinion of the said Board that the work proposed shall not endanger life, health, or safety of the building occupants or area residents. A copy of all orders, decisions or determinations of the Board shall be mailed to the applicant and those interested parties.
(Ord. 02-47, passed 11-13-02)