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, June 14, 2016.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Ralph Fogg; James Matula; Kenneth Waters; Marvin Grimsley; Reed Sudderth; Robert Scott Bruhn
- Absent:
- Holly Theuns; Don Bergman; John Langel
- Staff Present:
-
- Marc Meyers, Building Official
a.
QUORUM:
The group was short 3 members for a quorum (of 6). Upon the advice of Mr. Messer, City Attorney, it was decided that the option of a recess would be taken to try to contact additional members. After the recess, 3 additional members were able to attend and the meeting continued.
The group was short 3 members for a quorum (of 6). Upon the advice of Mr. Messer, City Attorney, it was decided that the option of a recess would be taken to try to contact additional members. After the recess, 3 additional members were able to attend and the meeting continued.
4.
CONSIDERATION OF ABSENCE(S)
a.
Chairman Matula asked for a motion to excuse the absences of Holly Theunes, Don Bergman, and Richard Langel. Marc Meyers motioned for approval, Reed Sudderth seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
- AYE:
- James Matula, Kenneth Waters, Marvin Grimsley, Ralph Fogg, Reed Sudderth, Robert Scott Bruhn
Passed
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion was made by Reed Sudderth, seconded by Robert Scott Bruhn
- AYE:
- James Matula, Kenneth Waters, Marvin Grimsley, Ralph Fogg, Reed Sudderth, Robert Scott Bruhn
Passed
6.
CONSENT ITEMS
a.
| Citation # | Violators Name | Violators Business Name | Enforcement Officer |
| 110 | Javier Vences | Paul Thomas |
| Date of Citation | Location of Violation | Description of violation / facts |
| 4/18/16 | 914 Delaware Ave | Roofing Work |
| 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. |
| The alleged violator(s) have not requested an administrative hearing and the citation(s) have not been paid – Enter in an order to pay penalty in the amount of $100.00 |
Motion was made by Ralph Fogg, seconded by Robert Scott Bruhn
- AYE:
- James Matula, Marvin Grimsley, Ralph Fogg, Reed Sudderth, Robert Scott Bruhn
- NAY:
- Kenneth Waters
Passed
7.
APPLICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY
a.
| Applicant Name | Company Name | Classification Type |
| John R Orme | Complete Asphalt Sealcoating | Sealcoating/Striping (no-paving) |
b.
| Applicant Name | Company Name | Classification Type |
| Kevin Maloney | KM Drywall Finishing Co | Drywall |
c.
These items were heard and voted upon at the same time. Marc Meyers moved for approval and Reed Sudderth seconded the motion. The vote was approved unanimously.
8.
UNLICENSED CONTRACTOR(S) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING
a.
| Citation # | Violators Name | Violators Business Name | Enforcement Officer |
| 112 | Patrick R Peer | na | Shaun Coss |
| Date of Citation | Location of Violation | Description of violation / facts |
| 4/28/16 | 901 N US Hwy 1 | Patrick Peer has acted as a general contractor, coordinating repairs at 901 S US Hwy 1 through his own admission in providing a mechanic’s lien. |
| 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 |
Withdrawn by staff, will send notice for July 12, 2016 meeting.
9.
CONTRACTOR COMPLAINTS
10.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
11.
STAFF COMMENTS
12.
BOARD COMMENTS
a.
Mr. Sudderth asked if there were any updates with regard to the ordinance for raising the fine for unlicensed contractors working within the City of Fort Pierce since the current fee of $100.00 was not effective as a deterrent. He indicated that the City of Port St. Lucie's fee was $1,000.00 for a first offense.
Staff indicated that the ordinance was still under review; however the proposed fee for any contractor doing work in Fort Pierce without a license would start at $500.00 for a first offense, with the Board of Examiners of Contractors having the authority to impose a fee up to a maximum of $2,500.00.
The Board also requested that they receive a printed meeting information packet upon arrival at the meeting as well as receiving the packets electronically ahead of time. They indicated that they no longer wanted the printed packets delivered to their homes.
Staff indicated that the ordinance was still under review; however the proposed fee for any contractor doing work in Fort Pierce without a license would start at $500.00 for a first offense, with the Board of Examiners of Contractors having the authority to impose a fee up to a maximum of $2,500.00.
The Board also requested that they receive a printed meeting information packet upon arrival at the meeting as well as receiving the packets electronically ahead of time. They indicated that they no longer wanted the printed packets delivered to their homes.
14.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further discussion, the meeting adjourned at 10:40 AM.
There being no further discussion, the meeting adjourned at 10:40 AM.