ELEVATOR SAFETY BOARD
Meeting Minutes
January 18, 2019
I. Call to order
Chairperson Kris Kesterson called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m. in the conference room at 150 Des Moines Street, Des Moines, Iowa.
II. Roll call
Members present: Peggy VandenBerg (via phone), Wayne Sims, Kerry Dixon (via phone), Kathleen Uehling, Craig Clabaugh (via phone), Marvin Schumacher (via phone), Justin Carleton, Amy Infelt (via phone) and Kris Kesterson (via phone)
Ms. Caroline Barrett, Assistant Attorney General 2, also attended.
III. Approval of agenda
Mr. Schumacher moved to approve the agenda and Ms. Dixon seconded the motion. The Board approved it unanimously.
IV. Approval of minutes from January 15, 2019
Ms. Dixon moved to approve the January 15, 2019 minutes. Mr. Sims seconded the motion and the board approved it unanimously.
V. Item for Action
Tabled temporary variance application from Principal Financial Group regarding escalator step replacement (E2019-001).
Ryan Carpenter and Bill Johnson participated on behalf of Principal; Elise Bennett and Aubrey Reidy participated on behalf of Otis; and, Valerie Hageman and David DeBo participated on behalf of JLL, Principal’s property management company. Jim Borwey reported that Jim Baedke inspected the escalator and found 32 steps badly in need of replacement. David DeBo reported a decision has been made to remove the escalators and replace them with stairs. However, it could be 6 to 7 months before the escalator is actually removed. Otis can deliver the steps in about 1 week and have them installed within 30 days. The absence of comb impact on the escalator exacerbates the hazard created by the steps. Although not located in prominent locations, elevators and stairs also currently serve the impacted floors.
Ms. Dixon moved to deny the variance application due to safety concerns. Ms. VandenBerg seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously with the exception of Mr. Clabaugh who abstained.
VI. Communications
None
VII. Next meeting dates
- Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. 150 Des Moines Street
- Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. 150 Des Moines Street
VIII. Next meeting agenda
February 20, 2019
- Variance 111 City Lofts (E2019-004)
- Variance PDM Company (E2019-005)
- Variance St. Luke’s Medical Center (E2019-006)
- Rulemaking A17.3
IX. Public comments
No public comments.
X. Adjournment
Mr. Sims moved to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Dixon seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned at 3:28 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Ms. Kerry Dixon, Secretary