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, June 13, 2023.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Don Bergman; James Matula; Reed Sudderth; Michael Waldrop; Ryan Collins; Tina Peterson
- Absent:
- Robert Allen; Brandon Nobile; Stephen Lyons
- Staff Present:
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- Shaun Coss, Assistant Director of Building
- Karen Murphy, Executive Assistant
Upon roll call, it was noted that Mr. Allen, Mr. Nobile, and Mr. Lyons had all notified the office that they would not be attending the meeting.
4.
CONSIDERATION OF ABSENCE(S)
Motion was made by Reed Sudderth, seconded by Ryan Collins to excuse the absences of Mr. Allen, Mr. Nobile and Mr. Lyons. A voice vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously.
- AYE:
- Don Bergman, James Matula, Michael Waldrop, Reed Sudderth, Ryan Collins, Tina Peterson
Passed
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
| Approval of the March 14, 2023 Meeting Minutes |
Motion was made by Reed Sudderth, seconded by Ryan Collins to approve the March 14th meeting minutes as typed. A voice vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously.
- AYE:
- Don Bergman, James Matula, Michael Waldrop, Reed Sudderth, Ryan Collins, Tina Peterson
Passed
6.
ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA AND APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
There were no additions or deletions to the agenda.
7.
APPLICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY
Chairman Bergman asked staff if there was a recommendation regarding any of the four applications. Mr. Coss indicated there were none and recommended approval of all four applications. There being no further discussion, Chairman Bergman entertained a motion from the Board.
Motion was made by Reed Sudderth, seconded by Michael Waldrop to approve simultaneously the applications of all four applicants. A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously.
- AYE:
- Don Bergman, James Matula, Michael Waldrop, Reed Sudderth, Ryan Collins, Tina Peterson
Passed
a.
| Applicant Name | Business Name | Classification Type |
| James Sutcliffe | All Around Enclosures & Fencing, Inc. | Fencing Contractor |
James Sutcliffe dba All Around Enclosures & Fencing, Inc. - Application for Certificate of Competency was approved by the Board simultaneously along with the other 3 applications.
b.
| Applicant Name | Business Name | Classification Type |
| Publio Sterling | Mr. Electric of Port St. Lucie | Registered Electrical Contractor |
Publio Sterling dba Mr. Electric of Port St. Lucie - Application for Certificate of Competency was approved by the Board simultaneously with the other 3 applicants.
c.
| Applicant Name | Business Name | Classification Type |
| Lisa Juliano | Treasure Coast Barge | Marine Contractor |
Lisa Juliano dba Treasure Coast Barge - Application for Certificate of Competency was approved by the Board simultaneously with the other 3 applicants.
d.
| Applicant Name | Business Name | Classification Type |
| Samuel Zaza | Just Shutter It, Inc. | Hurricane Protection |
Samuel Zaza dba Just Shutter It, Inc. - Application for Certificate of Competency was approved by the Board simultaneously with the other 3 applicants.
8.
STAFF COMMENTS
At this time Mr. Coss brought House Bill 1383 to the attention of the Board. He indicated the changes from this Bill would revise the date on which the local government licensing expires. He noted that It will change and deregulate requirements in the future for specialty contractors with regard to licensing. Licenses obtained in other jurisdictions would in some cases be portable and usable in other jurisdictions around the state without being approved in that jurisdiction. The effective date was changed to July 1, 2024.
9.
BOARD COMMENTS
10.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further discussion, Chairman Bergman adjourned the meeting at 9:20 AM.