A. The Board of Building Code Appeals hearings are generally held at 7:00 p.m. on dates designated, as necessary, at the McHenry County Government Center.
B. Special meetings may be called by the Chairperson at his or her discretion, or upon the request of two (2) or more members, provided that 48 hours notice is given to each member. These meetings/hearings will be held at times, dates and places to be designated.
C. All meetings/hearings shall be held in accordance with the Open Meetings Act of Illinois.
D. A quorum shall consist of three (3) members at any regular or special meeting, and is required for any decision, determination or official action by the Board. The petitioner may ask for a continuance when the full Board is not present.
E. Voting meetings will be held immediately following the closing of a hearing, in the McHenry County Government Center.
F. 1. A petitioner may need to request a continuation of a hearing prior to the date assigned. These requests must be received by the Board of Building Code Appeals Secretary/Coordinator at least 48 hours before the date and time assigned allowing the Board Members to be properly advised of the continuation. Less than 48 hours notification will result in additional fees to cover costs incurred as determined by the Chairperson.
2. Continuances of a hearing in process may be granted at the discretion of the Chairperson of the McHenry County Board of Building Code Appeals. Additional costs incurred for continuances requested by the petitioner shall be borne by the Petitioner, the amount to be determined by the Chairperson of the Board of Building Code Appeals.
G. Once a hearing time and date have been assigned, fees collected are not returnable.
(Ord. O-9505-2250-29, passed 5-16-1995)