Minutes for Board of Examiners of Contractors

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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 12, 2021.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

Present:

Holly Theuns; Michael Waldrop; Ryan Collins; Robert Allen; Don Bergman; James Matula

Absent:

Ralph Fogg; Brandon Nobile; Reed Sudderth

Staff Present:

Karen Murphy, Executive Assistant

CONSIDERATION OF ABSENCE(S)

Motion was made by Ryan Collins, seconded by Michael Waldrop to excuse the absences of Mr. Fogg, Mr. Nobile, and Mr. Sudderth, who called or emailed in advance that they would not be present for the meeting. A voice vote was taken, and the motion passed unanimously.

AYE:: Holly Theuns, Don Bergman, James Matula, Michael Waldrop, Robert Allen, Ryan Collins
Other:: Brandon Nobile (ABSENT), Ralph Fogg (ABSENT), Reed Sudderth (ABSENT)

Passed

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Approval of September 14, 2021 Meeting Minutes

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Motion was made by Robert Allen, seconded by Holly Theuns to approve the meeting minutes of September 14th. A voice vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously.

AYE:: Holly Theuns, Don Bergman, James Matula, Michael Waldrop, Robert Allen, Ryan Collins
Other:: Brandon Nobile (ABSENT), Ralph Fogg (ABSENT), Reed Sudderth (ABSENT)

Passed

ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA AND APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

Request of Robert Quinn dba Southern Roofing & Repairs to shorten the six month waiting period to reapply for a Certificate of Competency per City Ordinance 103.133

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Motion was made by Michael Waldrop, seconded by James Matula to approve the request of Robert Quinn dba Southern Roofing & Repairs to shorten the six-month waiting period required by City Ordinance to reapply for a Certificate of Competency. A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously.

AYE:: Holly Theuns, Don Bergman, James Matula, Michael Waldrop, Robert Allen, Ryan Collins
Other:: Brandon Nobile (ABSENT), Ralph Fogg (ABSENT), Reed Sudderth (ABSENT)

Passed

CONSENT

APPLICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY

Applicant Name	Business Name	Classification Type
Mario Russo	Treasure Coast Marine	Aluminum Structure Contractor

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Mr. Russo was not present for the meeting. His item was tabled from the September 14th meeting to give him time to resubmit his application again what he indicated was the correct business name. He had submitted more than one type of license in his application; therefore clarification of which type of license he was pursuing with the City would need to be clarified. He also needed to provide information that was missing or deficient.

Motion was made by Michael Waldrop, seconded by Ryan Collins to table the application of Mario Russo of Treasure Coast Marine to provide the applicant time to clarify his license type, and provide the percentage of ownership, revise his financial statement, provide a legible copy of his insurance certificate, and provide proof of Workers Compensation or exemption for Frank Russo. A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously.

AYE:: Holly Theuns, Don Bergman, James Matula, Michael Waldrop, Robert Allen, Ryan Collins
Other:: Brandon Nobile (ABSENT), Ralph Fogg (ABSENT), Reed Sudderth (ABSENT)

Passed

Applicant Name	Business Name	Classification Type
Robert Quinn	Southern Roofing & Repairs	Registered Roofing Contractor

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Mr. Quinn was present for the meeting. He indicated that he was in an automobile accident on the way to the September 14th meeting and was unable to arrive in time. He described how he came to the office and spoke with staff. To comply with conditional approval by the Board, he agreed to provide receipts/repayment letters and a new credit report.

Motion was made by Ryan Collins, seconded by Holly Theuns to conditionally approve the application of Robert Quinn dba Southern Roofing & Repairs, provided that he present letters of satisfaction or receipts from his creditors, showing that the debts have been resolved. He must also provide an updated credit report. A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously.

AYE:: Holly Theuns, Don Bergman, James Matula, Michael Waldrop, Robert Allen, Ryan Collins
Other:: Brandon Nobile (ABSENT), Ralph Fogg (ABSENT), Reed Sudderth (ABSENT)

Passed

Applicant Name	Business Name	Classification Type
Idalia Carmona	RC Flooring Installers, LLC	Tile & Marble

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Ms. Carmona was present for the meeting. There was discussion of debt history and the smaller amount of net worth. Ms. Carmona had indicated that most of the debt issues had been resolved. The Board decided to conditionally approve the application upon presentation of required documents.

Motion was made by Robert Allen, seconded by Ryan Collins to conditionally approve the application of Idalia Carmona dba RC Floor Installers, LLC, provided that she provide a copy of the payment document from the City of Port St. Lucie and payment receipts from her creditors. A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously.

AYE:: Holly Theuns, Don Bergman, James Matula, Michael Waldrop, Robert Allen, Ryan Collins
Other:: Brandon Nobile (ABSENT), Ralph Fogg (ABSENT), Reed Sudderth (ABSENT)

Passed

Applicant Name	Business Name	Classification Type
Mark McGinnis	Oasis Brick Pavers, LLC	Pavers

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Mr. McGinnis was not present for the meeting. He was first conditionally approved by the Board in June of 2020, however several documents needed to be submitted for approval. Several months had gone by with no documents being submitted; and in October the application was denied. Due to the age of the application, the Board decided that this item would be tabled, giving Mr. McGinnis time to update the information by submitting a new application.

Motion was made by Holly Theuns, seconded by Robert Allen to table the application of Mark McGinnis dba Oasis Brick Pavers to allow him time to resubmit and bring his application up to date as he was denied over a year ago. A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously.

AYE:: Holly Theuns, Don Bergman, James Matula, Michael Waldrop, Robert Allen, Ryan Collins
Other:: Brandon Nobile (ABSENT), Ralph Fogg (ABSENT), Reed Sudderth (ABSENT)

Passed

Applicant Name	Business Name	Classification Type
Brian Neu	Island Harbour Custom Builders	Registered Contractor

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Motion was made by Ryan Collins, seconded by Holly Theuns to conditionally approve the application of Brian Neu dba Island Harbour Custom Builders provided he submit proof of Workers Compensation or exemption and a revised financial statement. A roll call vote was taken, and the motion passed unanimously.

AYE:: Holly Theuns, Don Bergman, James Matula, Michael Waldrop, Robert Allen, Ryan Collins
Other:: Brandon Nobile (ABSENT), Ralph Fogg (ABSENT), Reed Sudderth (ABSENT)

Passed

STAFF COMMENTS

Mr. Coss indicated that Tanya Earley had been chosen as the new City Attorney, and that the Board would be advised by a new assistant city attorney, once chosen.

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BOARD COMMENTS

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ADJOURNMENT

There being no further discussion, Chairman Bergman adjourned the meeting at 10:02 AM.