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Minutes for Board of Examiners of Contractors

MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF CONTRACTORS OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, HELD IN THE CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 100 NORTH U.S. #1, FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, AT 9:00 A.M. ON TUESDAY, January 8, 2019.
 
1.
CALL TO ORDER
 
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
 
3.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Holly Theuns; Ralph Fogg; Michael Waldrop; Ryan Collins; Don Bergman; James Matula; Kenneth Waters; Reed Sudderth
Absent:
John Langel
Staff Present:
  • Iola Mosley, Assistant City Attorney
  • Shaun Coss, Bldg. Dept. Coordinator
 
4.
CONSIDERATION OF ABSENCE(S)
 

Motion was made by Reed Sudderth, seconded by Holly Theuns to excuse the absence of John Langel.

AYE:
Holly Theuns, Don Bergman, James Matula, Kenneth Waters, Michael Waldrop, Ralph Fogg, Reed Sudderth, Ryan Collins

Passed

 
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
 
a.
Approval of the December 11, 2018 meeting minutes.
 
 

Motion was made by Reed Sudderth, seconded by Ralph Fogg to approve the minutes of the January 8, 2019 meeting.

AYE:
Holly Theuns, Don Bergman, James Matula, Kenneth Waters, Michael Waldrop, Ralph Fogg, Reed Sudderth, Ryan Collins

Passed

 
6.
APPLICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY
 
a.
Applicant Name Company Name Classification Type
Mark Scher Jupiter Aluminum Products Window & Door Aluminum Specialties
 

Motion was made by Kenneth Waters, seconded by Reed Sudderth to approve the application for Certificate of Competency of Mr. Scher, doing business as Jupiter Aluminum Products.

AYE:
Holly Theuns, Don Bergman, James Matula, Kenneth Waters, Michael Waldrop, Ralph Fogg, Reed Sudderth, Ryan Collins

Passed

 
b.
Applicant Name Company Name Classification Type
Robert Winter Carpet & Tile Warehouse, Inc. Tile & Terrazzo
 

Motion was made by Kenneth Waters, seconded by Reed Sudderth to approve the application for Certificate of Competency of Mr. Winter doing business as Carpet and Tile Warehouse, Inc.

AYE:
Holly Theuns, Don Bergman, James Matula, Kenneth Waters, Michael Waldrop, Ralph Fogg, Reed Sudderth, Ryan Collins

Passed

 
c.
Applicant Name Company Name Classification Type
Robert Brunke US Coating Specialists, LLC Roofing Contractor
 

Motion was made by Kenneth Waters, seconded by Holly Theuns to approve the application for Certificate of Competency for Robert Brunke doing business as US Coating Specialists, LLC.

AYE:
Holly Theuns, Don Bergman, James Matula, Kenneth Waters, Michael Waldrop, Ralph Fogg, Reed Sudderth, Ryan Collins

Passed

 
d.
 
Applicant Name Company Name Classification Type
Gregory Golfe B & W Painting Painting and Decorating
 

Motion was made by Kenneth Waters, seconded by Holly Theuns to approve the application for Certificate of Competency of Mr. Golfe of B&W Painting.

AYE:
Holly Theuns, Don Bergman, James Matula, Kenneth Waters, Michael Waldrop, Ralph Fogg, Reed Sudderth, Ryan Collins

Passed

 
7.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
 
8.
STAFF COMMENTS
 
a.
Amended Rules of Procedure - Board of Examiners of Contractors.
There was discussion regarding changes made to the scope and interpretation of the rules of the Board.  Redlined changes were provided in the document included in the packet.  Changes included those for consistency within Sunshine Law rules and regulations.  Mr. Coss noted that hearings/fines for unlicensed contractors would be heard by the newly formed Building Department special magistrate.   The Board indicated that they were more qualified to make decisions regarding unlicensed contractors.

As the alleged charges meeting no longer occurs, and the Board will now hear all cases, an approval of the agenda for the meeting will be an agenda item before the meeting begins.  The Board will decide whether to hear each case or continue it to the next meeting.

After an explanation of the changes given by the assistant city attorney, the Board took exception to the fact that they were not invited to review any changes before they were forwarded to the City Commission for approval.  Mr. Waters made a motion, which was seconded by Mr. Fogg, to write a letter to the City Commission via the City Clerk's Office, however the motion was withdrawn.   Ms. Mosley indicated that she was going to provide the Board with more information before they decide whether or not to write a letter to the City Commission.  

Mr. Coss notified the members of the Board with expiring terms and invited them to reapply with the City Clerk's Office.
 
9.
BOARD COMMENTS
 
10.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further discussion, the meeting ended at 10:40 AM.