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 12, 2016
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Bergman called the meeting to order at 9:00 A.M.
Chairman Bergman called the meeting to order at 9:00 A.M.
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Holly Theuns; John Langel; James Matula; Robert Scott Bruhn; Ralph Fogg; Reed Sudderth; Don Bergman
- Absent:
- Kenneth Waters; Marvin Grimsley
4.
CONSIDERATION OF ABSENCE(S)
Upon roll call, it was noted that Mr. Waters and Mr. Grimsley were unable to attend and a motion was requested by the Chair to move for excusal. Mr. Sudderth moved for excused absences and Mr. Matula seconded the motion. Approval was unanimous.
Upon roll call, it was noted that Mr. Waters and Mr. Grimsley were unable to attend and a motion was requested by the Chair to move for excusal. Mr. Sudderth moved for excused absences and Mr. Matula seconded the motion. Approval was unanimous.
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairman Bergman asked if anyone had comments or changes to the minutes of the March 8, 2016 meeting. There being none, the Chair asked for a motion to approve. Mr. Sudderth moved for approval and Mr. Langel seconded. The minutes were approved unanimously.
Chairman Bergman asked if anyone had comments or changes to the minutes of the March 8, 2016 meeting. There being none, the Chair asked for a motion to approve. Mr. Sudderth moved for approval and Mr. Langel seconded. The minutes were approved unanimously.
6.
CONSENT ITEMS
7.
APPLICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY
a.
| Applicant Name | Company Name | Classification Type |
| Ray Edwards | Affordable Screen Rooms Company | Aluminum w/ Concrete |
Chairman Bergman asked if there was any further discussion. There being none he asked for a motion to approve. Mr. Sudderth moved for approval and Mr. Fogg seconded the application be approved. Approval was unanimous.
b.
| Applicant Name | Company Name | Classification Type |
| Timothy J Hoefer | Asphalt Surface Technologies LLC | Paving/ Asphalt Services |
There being no further discussion Chairman Bergman asked for a motion to approve Mr. Hoefer's application. Mr. Meyers moved for approval and Mr. Langel seconded. Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously.
c.
| Applicant Name | Company Name | Classification Type |
| Errol A Burson Jr | Burson Enterprises Inc | Exterior Surface Coating/Stucco |
After discussion on Mr. Burson's application, Chairman Bergman asked for a motion to approve. Mr. Bruhn moved for approval and Mr. Fogg seconded. Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously.
d.
| Applicant Name | Company Name | Classification Type |
| Phillip Langel | Langel Brothers Heating and Cooling Inc | AC |
Chairman Bergman asked for a motion to approve. Mr. Meyers moved for approval and Ms. Theuns seconded. Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously that Mr. Langel's license become active upon receipt of his State registration number.
e.
| Applicant Name | Company Name | Classification Type |
| Todd Paroline | Superior Fence & Rail of South Florida Inc. | Fence |
There being no further discussion Chairman Bergman asked for a motion to approve this application. Mr. Meyers moved for approval and Ms. Theuns seconded. Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously.
8.
UNLICENSED CONTRACTOR(S) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING
a.
| Citation # | Violators Name | Violators Business Name | Enforcement Officer |
| 105 | Vincent Cirillo | Cirillo Signs & Printing | Shaun Coss |
| Date of Citation | Location of Violation | Description of violation / facts |
| 4/16/15 | 701 S US Hwy 1 | Cirillo Signs contracted and installed signs at 701 S US Hwy 1. |
| 489.127 (1)(f) | Engage in the business or act in the capacity of a contractor or advertise himself/herself or a business organization as available to engage in the business or act in the capacity of a contractor without being duly registered or certified |
| 489-127 (1.)(h) | Commence or perform work for which a building permit is required pursuant to Part IV of Chapter 553 without such building permit being in effect. |
After much discussion, the Board entered in an order for Mr. Cirillo to pay $100.00 citation fee. Mr. Cirillo cannot act as a contractor and may not install signs. Chairman Bergman asked for a motion for approval. Mr. Langel moved approval and Mr. Fogg seconded the motion.
9.
CONTRACTOR COMPLAINTS
a.
| Contractor/Qualifier | Dba | Competency Card # | State License # |
| George Turenne | American Lighting Maintenance, Inc | NA | EC0000737 |
This was considered a staff update, there has been no change since the last meeting, and a notice of official hearing will be sent out.
10.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
11.
STAFF COMMENTS
12.
BOARD COMMENTS
13.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Bergman adjourned the meeting at 9:45 A.M.
Chairman Bergman adjourned the meeting at 9:45 A.M.