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, November 14, 2023.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Don Bergman; James Matula; Michael Waldrop; Ryan Collins; Robert Allen; Brandon Nobile; Tina Peterson
- Absent:
- Reed Sudderth; Stephen Lyons
- Staff Present:
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- Shaun Coss, Asst. Director of Building
- Karen Murphy, Executive Assistant
After roll call was taken, the executive assistant noted that Mr. Sudderth and Mr. Lyons had called ahead to notify her that they would be unavailable for the meeting.
4.
CONSIDERATION OF ABSENCE(S)
Motion was made by Michael Waldrop, seconded by Brandon Nobile to excuse the absences of Mr. Sudderth and Mr. Lyons. A voice vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously.
- AYE:
- Brandon Nobile, Don Bergman, James Matula, Michael Waldrop, Robert Allen, Ryan Collins, Tina Peterson
Passed
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
| Approval of the October 10, 2023 Meeting Minutes |
Motion was made by Brandon Nobile, seconded by Michael Waldrop to approve the October 10, 2023 meeting minutes. A voice vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously.
- AYE:
- Brandon Nobile, Don Bergman, James Matula, Michael Waldrop, Robert Allen, Ryan Collins, Tina Peterson
Passed
6.
ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA AND APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
There were no additions or changes to the agenda.
7.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No members of the public were present.
8.
APPLICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY
a.
| Applicant Name | Business Name | Classification Type |
| Donald Massie | Fritz Massie Fence | Fence |
Chairman Bergman asked if Staff had any comments regarding this application. Mr. Coss indicated that due to the status of Mr. Mejia's credit report and certain discrepancies, he was not comfortable approving the application and would defer to the Board. He indicated there was a letter of explanation attached in the packets. Mr. Massie was not present for the meeting, due to a previously scheduled medical appointment.
It was noted that a credit score of 620 was required for State purposes, but the the City does not require a certain score. There were certain discrepancies between the application and the credit report that the Board would like to discuss, and suggested that this item be continued to the December 12th meeting to give the applicant an opportunity to appear and discuss the application.
It was noted that a credit score of 620 was required for State purposes, but the the City does not require a certain score. There were certain discrepancies between the application and the credit report that the Board would like to discuss, and suggested that this item be continued to the December 12th meeting to give the applicant an opportunity to appear and discuss the application.
Motion was made by Brandon Nobile, seconded by Ryan Collins to continue this item to the December 12th meeting so the applicant or Mr. Mejia may appear. A roll call vote was taken, and the motion passed unanimously.
- AYE:
- Brandon Nobile, Don Bergman, James Matula, Michael Waldrop, Robert Allen, Ryan Collins, Tina Peterson
Passed
9.
STAFF COMMENTS
There were no Staff comments.
10.
BOARD COMMENTS
The Board had no further comments.
11.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further discussion, Chairman Bergman adjourned the meeting at 9:30 AM.