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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, September 12, 2023.
 
1.
CALL TO ORDER
A quorum was present with six members, however Chairman Bergman and Vice-chairman Collins were both unavailable to attend the meeting.  The first order of business was to elect a Chair for the meeting.  Brian Noble agreed to act as Chair; Reed Sudderth made a motion, a voice vote was taken and it was approved unanimously by the Board.
 
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
 
3.
ROLL CALL
Present:
James Matula; Reed Sudderth; Robert Allen; Brandon Nobile; Tina Peterson; Stephen Lyons
Absent:
Don Bergman; Michael Waldrop; Ryan Collins
Staff Present:
  • Shaun Coss, Asst. Director of Building
  • Karen Murphy, Executive Asst.
 
4.
CONSIDERATION OF ABSENCE(S)
 

Motion was made by Reed Sudderth, seconded by Robert Allen to excuse the absences of Don Bergman, Ryan Collins, and Michael Waldrop. A voice vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously.

AYE:
Brandon Nobile, James Matula, Reed Sudderth, Robert Allen, Stephen Lyons, Tina Peterson

Passed

 
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
 
a.
Approval of August 8, 2023 Meeting Minutes
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Motion was made by Stephen Lyons, seconded by Reed Sudderth to approve the minutes as typed. A voice vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously.

AYE:
Brandon Nobile, James Matula, Reed Sudderth, Robert Allen, Stephen Lyons, Tina Peterson

Passed

 
6.
ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA AND APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Staff noted there were no changes to the agenda.
 
7.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no comments from the public.
 
8.
APPLICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY
 
a.
Applicant Name Business Name Classification Type
Collin Forbes Caribbean Connect Electric, LLC Registered Electrical Contractor
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Chairman Noble asked if staff had any comments regarding this application.  Mr. Coss said he did not, that staff recommends approval.  There being no discussion, Chairman Noble asked if there was a motion.
 

Motion was made by Reed Sudderth, seconded by Robert Allen to approve the application of Collin Forbes dba Caribbean Connect Electric, LLC. A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously.

AYE:
Brandon Nobile, James Matula, Reed Sudderth, Robert Allen, Stephen Lyons, Tina Peterson

Passed

 
b.
Applicant Name Business Name Classification Type
Daniel Diodato All Fathers Plumbing, Inc. Registered Plumbing Contractor
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Mr. Diodato was present for the meeting.  Chairman Noble asked if staff had any comments regarding this application.  Mr. Coss provided a brief history of this applicant's situation, as Mr. Diodato had appeared before the Board at the August meeting.  Mr. Diodato was denied at the August meeting as a Letter of Reciprocity is a requirement to obtain a Certificate of Competency, and he was not provided one by the City of Port St. Lucie.  This was because his licensing had lapsed, and his test scores were from 2010.  He was advised by the Board to try to request one again from the City of Port St. Lucie, and submit another application with the Board once received.

Mr. Diodato was successful in obtaining the Letter of Reciprocity; therefore, the Board voted for conditional approval, upon his obtaining the rest of the licensing requirements within 120 days of the meeting.
 

Motion was made by Reed Sudderth, seconded by Stephen Lyons to conditionally approve the application of Daniel Diodato dba All Father's Plumbing Inc. contingent upon his obtaining the rest of his licensing requirements within 120 days of the meeting, or January 10, 2024. A roll call vote was taken, and the motion passed unanimously.

AYE:
Brandon Nobile, James Matula, Reed Sudderth, Robert Allen, Stephen Lyons, Tina Peterson

Passed

 
9.
STAFF COMMENTS
There were no staff comments.
 
10.
BOARD COMMENTS
There were no Board comments.
 
11.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further discussion, Chairman Noble adjourned the meeting at 9:40 AM.