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, February 12, 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; John Langel; Kenneth Waters; Reed Sudderth
- Staff Present:
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- Iola Mosley, Assistant City Attorney
- Paul Thomas, Building Official
- Shaun Coss, Building Department Coordinator
- Attendees:
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4.
CONSIDERATION OF ABSENCE(S)
Mr. Fogg indicated that he would be attending the meeting, so the Chair decided to wait before Consideration of Absences. Mr. Fogg did arrive soon after.
5.
ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA AND APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
6.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
| Approval of the January 8, 2019 Meeting Minutes |
Motion was made by Reed Sudderth, seconded by Holly Theuns to approve the January 8th meeting minutes.
- AYE:
- Holly Theuns, Don Bergman, James Matula, John Langel, Kenneth Waters, Michael Waldrop, Ralph Fogg, Reed Sudderth, Ryan Collins
Passed
7.
APPLICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY
a.
| Applicant Name | Company Name | Classification Type |
| Benjamin Harrison | Diamond HB Fencing | Fence |
Motion was made by Kenneth Waters, seconded by John Langel to approve Mr. Harrison's Application for Certificate of Competency, doing business as Diamond HB Fencing. A vote was taken and it passed unanimously.
- AYE:
- Holly Theuns, Don Bergman, James Matula, John Langel, Kenneth Waters, Michael Waldrop, Reed Sudderth, Ryan Collins
- Other:
- Ralph Fogg (ABSENT)
Passed
b.
| Applicant Name | Company Name | Classification Type |
| Brian Poppenga | 1st Choice Concrete, LLC | Masonry Contractor |
Motion was made by Kenneth Waters, seconded by John Langel to approve Mr. Poppenga's Application of Certificate of Competency doing business as 1st Choice Concrete, LLC. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously.
- AYE:
- Holly Theuns, Don Bergman, James Matula, John Langel, Kenneth Waters, Michael Waldrop, Reed Sudderth, Ryan Collins
- Other:
- Ralph Fogg (ABSENT)
Passed
8.
CONTRACTOR COMPLAINTS
a.
| Contractor/Qualifier | DBA | Competency Card No. | State License No. |
| Scott Stamper | Regency DKI | 19 00025591 | CGC1521838 |
Ms. Thomas was present for the meeting however Mr. Stamper had a representative, Dale Weiss, General Manager present. Ms. Thomas explained her situation and dissatisfaction with the work, having to check into a hotel for 9 days, and the fact that it is still not completed months later. She was concerned with the quality of work performed, the use of her shower as an odiferous garbage receptacle, having to provide workers with construction supplies such as nails, and other issues.
Mr. Weiss indicated that he was unaware of Ms. Thomas's concerns until the Notice of Complaint arrived at his desk. He indicated that he is hired by the insurance companies, who sometimes create a delay with paperwork and processing of payment. He assured Ms. Thomas that he would hire a new project manager and provide new staff that he would oversee himself to complete the project.
The Board decided to vote whether to table this item until the next meeting, scheduled for March 12th.
Mr. Weiss indicated that he was unaware of Ms. Thomas's concerns until the Notice of Complaint arrived at his desk. He indicated that he is hired by the insurance companies, who sometimes create a delay with paperwork and processing of payment. He assured Ms. Thomas that he would hire a new project manager and provide new staff that he would oversee himself to complete the project.
The Board decided to vote whether to table this item until the next meeting, scheduled for March 12th.
Motion was made by Kenneth Waters, seconded by Ralph Fogg to table this item until the next meeting taking place March 12 to allow the contractor to correct the situation. A vote was taken, and the motion passed unanimously.
- AYE:
- Holly Theuns, Don Bergman, James Matula, John Langel, Kenneth Waters, Michael Waldrop, Ralph Fogg, Reed Sudderth, Ryan Collins
Passed
9.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
10.
STAFF COMMENTS
Mr. Langel was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation for his service to the City of Fort Pierce on the Board of Examiners of Contractors. He has provided over two decades of service to the Board.
a.
| Discussion of Ordinance 18-035 |
Ordinance 18-035 was discussed with the Board. Paul Thomas, Building Official explained how the changes to the ordinance were begun at the direction of the City Commission, who tasked the City Attorney's Office with a study of all City Boards, after which, the Building Department was instructed on how to proceed. The ordinance was passed by the City Commission at the November 18, 2018 meeting. Changes were made to bring the Board into compliance with Sunshine Laws, and standardizations with other City Boards. Members expressed concern on term limits, reasons for the changes, and there was discussion on other included changes in the ordinance.
11.
BOARD COMMENTS
12.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further discussion, the meeting adjourned at 10:34 AM.