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, March 14, 2023.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

Present:

Don Bergman; James Matula; Michael Waldrop; Ryan Collins; Robert Allen; Tina Peterson; Stephen Lyons

Absent:

Reed Sudderth; Brandon Nobile

Staff Present:

Shaun Coss, Asst. Director of Building
Karen Murphy, Executive Asst.

CONSIDERATION OF ABSENCE(S)

Motion was made by Michael Waldrop, seconded by Robert Allen to excuse the absences of Mr. Nobile and Mr. Sudderth who were unable to attend the meeting. A voice vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously.

AYE:: Don Bergman, James Matula, Michael Waldrop, Robert Allen, Ryan Collins, Stephen Lyons, Tina Peterson

Passed

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Approval of the February 14, 2023 Meeting Minutes

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

AYE:: Don Bergman, James Matula, Michael Waldrop, Robert Allen, Ryan Collins, Stephen Lyons, Tina Peterson

Passed

ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA AND APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

There were no additions or changes to the agenda.

APPLICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY

Applicant Name	Business Name	Classification Type
Andre Baxam	A-OK Construction	Registered Building Contractor

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Mr. Baxam was present for the meeting. When asked about City staff's comments regarding the deficiencies of his application, he indicated that the credit problems occurred as a result of his recent divorce. He stated that he intends to pay everything in full, out of pocket, once he builds and sells homes on property he purchased. Mr. Baxam was advised to provide a revised Financial Statement page from his application, and to provide proof of intent to resolve his credit issues to staff within 30 days.

Motion was made by Robert Allen, seconded by Ryan Collins to conditionally approve the application of Mr. Andre Baxam, provided he revises the Financial Statement from his application so that the Liabilities and Net Worth totals correspond at the bottom of the page. He also must forward proof of correspondence to resolve issues with creditors to City staff within 30 days.

AYE:: Don Bergman, James Matula, Michael Waldrop, Robert Allen, Ryan Collins, Stephen Lyons, Tina Peterson

Passed

STAFF COMMENTS

Mr. Coss welcomed new member Mr. Stephen Lyons to the Board. He also announced that due to staff being at a conference, the April meeting has been cancelled.

BOARD COMMENTS

10.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further discussion, Chairman Bergman adjourned the meeting at 9:40 AM.