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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, October 13, 2020.
 
1.
CALL TO ORDER
 
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
 
3.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Holly Theuns; Ralph Fogg; Michael Waldrop; Ryan Collins; Robert Allen; Brandon Nobile; Don Bergman; James Matula
Absent:
Reed Sudderth
Staff Present:
  • Shaun Coss, Building Department Coordinator
  • Tanya Earley, Asst. City Attorney
  • Karen Murphy, Executive Assistant
 
4.
CONSIDERATION OF ABSENCE(S)
 
5.
ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA AND APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
 
6.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
 
a.
APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 MEETING MINUTES
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7.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
 
8.
APPLICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY
 
a.
Applicant Name Business Name Classification Type
Josh Binafif Josh Binafif Aluminum Aluminum Specialty
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Mr. Binafif was not present for the meeting.  It was determined by the Board that Mr. Binafif's application would be approved if the required information was received and approved by City staff within 30 days.
 

Motion was made by Michael Waldrop, seconded by Holly Theuns to conditionally approve the application of Josh Binafif dba Josh Binafif Aluminum upon receipt within 30 days of Letter of Reciprocity and individual credit report. A roll call vote was taken, and the motion passed unanimously.

AYE:
Holly Theuns, Brandon Nobile, Don Bergman, James Matula, Michael Waldrop, Ralph Fogg, Robert Allen, Ryan Collins

Passed

 
b.
Applicant Name Business Name Classification Type
Karin Powsner Splash Paint, Inc. Painting Contractor
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Ms. Powsner, the applicant was present for the meeting.
 

Motion was made by Michael Waldrop, seconded by Ralph Fogg to approve the application of Karin Powsner dba Splash Paint, Inc. A roll call vote was taken, and the motion passed unanimously.

AYE:
Holly Theuns, Brandon Nobile, Don Bergman, James Matula, Michael Waldrop, Ralph Fogg, Robert Allen, Ryan Collins

Passed

 
c.
Applicant Name Business Name Classification Type
Jean J. Linares, Sr. Innovation Fence Services Corp. Fence
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The applicant and his translator, a co-worker, were present for the meeting.  The translator was sworn in and informed Mr. Linares of the information that was needed to approve his application:  a corrected financial statement; the Workers Compensation proof of insurance or exemption; and an individual credit report for Madarhennis Vegas within 30 days.   He was informed that it must be received and approved by staff during this 30-day timeframe to receive approval.
 

Motion was made by Ralph Fogg, seconded by Michael Waldrop to conditionally approve the application of Jean J. Linares, Sr. dba Innovation Fence Services Corp. upon receipt by staff of corrected financial statement, proof of Workers Compensation insurance or exemption and individual credit report for Madarhennis Vegas within 30 days. A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously.

AYE:
Holly Theuns, Brandon Nobile, Don Bergman, James Matula, Michael Waldrop, Ralph Fogg, Robert Allen, Ryan Collins

Passed

 
9.
STAFF COMMENTS
Mr. Coss noted that there were unresolved applications from the April and June meetings that were conditionally approved but never completed by the applicant.  He indicated that as of October 1st a renewed license was required, and now that it's required the applicant would have to resubmit.  Mr. Coss suggested that in the future, items be recalled for the next meeting and if the required information is not received, then the application be denied.  The Board agreed. 

 
 
10.
BOARD COMMENTS
The Board welcomed Mr. Brandon Nobile, General Contractor the most recent addition to the Board of Examiners of Contractors.
 
11.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further discussion, the meeting ended at 9:40 AM.