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, November 12, 2024.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

Present:

Don Bergman; Reed Sudderth; Michael Waldrop; Ryan Collins; Robert Allen; Brandon Nobile; Tina Peterson

Absent:

James Matula; Stephen Lyons

Staff Present:

Shaun Coss, Assistant Director of Building
Karen Murphy, Executive Assistant

CONSIDERATION OF ABSENCE(S)

Motion was made by Don Bergman, seconded by Ryan Collins to excuse the absences of Stephen Lyons and James Matula, who were unavailable for the meeting. A voice vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously.

AYE:: Brandon Nobile, Don Bergman, Michael Waldrop, Reed Sudderth, Robert Allen, Ryan Collins, Tina Peterson

Passed

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Approval of the July 9, 2024 meeting minutes.

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Motion was made by Robert Allen, seconded by Michael Waldrop to approve the minutes as typed. A voice vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously.

AYE:: Brandon Nobile, Don Bergman, Michael Waldrop, Reed Sudderth, Robert Allen, Ryan Collins, Tina Peterson

Passed

ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA AND APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

There were no additions or deletions to the agenda.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

There were no comments from the public at this time.

APPLICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY

Applicant Name	Business Name	Classification Type
Anthony Bell	Blacktop Specialists, Inc.	Paving

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Chairman Bergman asked Staff if there was any comment on this application. Mr. Coss indicated that the application was missing a Letter of Reciprocity from another jurisdiction, as required by City Ordinance. Representative Ursula Bell, of Blacktop Specialists, Inc. was present for the meeting, having flown in from Ohio. She indicated that they were working directly for Pilot Travel Centers and did not obtain a permit. Any permit obtained now would be an "after-the-fact" permit, to satisfy a violation. It was determined that there was no General Contractor that could obtain a permit for this project.

After much discussion, during which the Board considered Mrs. Bell's situation in resolving this issue since she was from another state, it was determined that the only viable resolution would be for this contractor to take the Paving exam in a neighboring jurisdiction, and provide a Letter of Reciprocity to complete their application. At that time, they would be approved to obtain a permit.

Motion was made by Don Bergman, seconded by Ryan Collins to Table the application of Anthony Bell, dba Blacktop Specialists. This item will be heard again at the December 10th meeting, giving the applicant time to take the Paving test in a neighboring jurisdiction and providing the Letter of Reciprocity needed to complete their Application for Certificate of Competency. A voice vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously.

AYE:: Brandon Nobile, Don Bergman, Michael Waldrop, Reed Sudderth, Robert Allen, Ryan Collins, Tina Peterson

Passed

Applicant Name	Business Name	Classification Type
Glen Storey	Storey Roofing, LLC	Registered Roofing Contractor

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Chairman Bergman asked Staff if there was any comment on this application. Mr. Coss indicated that the application had been submitted by both Glen and Jessica Storey, although Mr. Storey was the sole qualifier. Staff recommended conditional approval, with final approval granted once Mrs. Storey's name is removed from the Sunbiz page. It was noted that the Storey's provided the paperwork in their packet to have the name removed. Mrs. Storey indicated that she was informed that their request was received, but there was a 2-week backlog with the State, and that it would be removed in two weeks.

Motion was made by Brandon Nobile, seconded by Reed Sudderth to conditionally approve the application of Glen Storey, dba Storey Roofing, LLC, once proof of having removed the name of Jessica Taylor/Storey from the Sunbiz.org page is provided. A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously.

AYE:: Brandon Nobile, Don Bergman, Michael Waldrop, Reed Sudderth, Robert Allen, Ryan Collins, Tina Peterson

Passed

STAFF COMMENTS

There were no comments from Staff.

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BOARD COMMENTS

There was discussion regarding hurricane structural requirements, and the aftermath of hurricanes, most recently hurricane Milton.

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ADJOURNMENT

There being no further comments, Chairman Bergman adjourned the meeting at 9:50 AM.