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, April 9, 2024.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Tina Peterson; Don Bergman; James Matula; Reed Sudderth; Michael Waldrop; Ryan Collins; Robert Allen; Brandon Nobile
- Absent:
- Stephen Lyons
- Staff Present:
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- 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 absence of Mr. Lyons, who called in advance of the meeting. A voice vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously.
- AYE:
- Brandon Nobile, Don Bergman, James Matula, Michael Waldrop, Reed Sudderth, Robert Allen, Ryan Collins, Tina Peterson
Passed
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
| Approval of the March 12, 2024 Meeting Minutes |
Motion was made by Ryan Collins, seconded by Robert Allen to approve the minutes of the March 12, 2024 meeting. A voice vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously.
- AYE:
- Brandon Nobile, Don Bergman, James Matula, Michael Waldrop, Reed Sudderth, Robert Allen, Ryan Collins, Tina Peterson
Passed
6.
ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA AND APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
a.
| Annual Open Government Training presented by Sara Hedges, City Attorney |
This item was tentatively rescheduled for the May 14, 2024 meeting, due to a scheduling conflict for the City Attorney.
7.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No members of the public were present at the meeting.
8.
APPLICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY
a.
| Applicant Name | Business Name | Classification Type |
| James Henderson | Landscape Design Group, Inc. | Irrigation Contractor |
Chairman Bergman asked if there were comments from staff, Mr. Coss indicated that staff recommended approval.
Motion was made by Reed Sudderth, seconded by Robert Allen to approve the application of James Henderson, dba Landscape Design Group, Inc. for a Certificate of Competency. A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously.
- AYE:
- Brandon Nobile, Don Bergman, James Matula, Michael Waldrop, Reed Sudderth, Robert Allen, Ryan Collins, Tina Peterson
Passed
9.
STAFF COMMENTS
Mr. Coss notified the Board that current licensing laws remain in place and meetings of this Board will continue until at least July 1, 2025. New legislation includes Registered Contractors reporting to the State, and registering with each municipality may no longer remain a requirement.
10.
BOARD COMMENTS
11.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further discussion, Chairman Bergman adjourned the meeting at 9:20 AM.