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, July 12, 2016.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 9:05 A.M.
The meeting was called to order at 9:05 A.M.
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
ROLL CALL
Chairman Bergman was unable to attend, therefore Mr. Langel acted as Chair for the meeting.
Chairman Bergman was unable to attend, therefore Mr. Langel acted as Chair for the meeting.
- Present:
- Holly Theuns; Ralph Fogg; John Langel; Kenneth Waters; Marvin Grimsley; Reed Sudderth
4.
CONSIDERATION OF ABSENCE(S)
Chairman Langel asked for a motion to excuse the absences for Don Bergman, James Matula, and Scott Bruhn. Paul Thomas was present for Marc Meyers who was unable to attend.
Chairman Langel asked for a motion to excuse the absences for Don Bergman, James Matula, and Scott Bruhn. Paul Thomas was present for Marc Meyers who was unable to attend.
Motion was made by Reed Sudderth, seconded by Marvin Grimsley
- AYE:
- Holly Theuns, John Langel, Kenneth Waters, Marvin Grimsley, Ralph Fogg, Reed Sudderth
Passed
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Approval of minutes from the June 14, 2016 meeting
The Chair asked for a motion to approve the minutes of the June 14, 2016 meeting.
The Chair asked for a motion to approve the minutes of the June 14, 2016 meeting.
Motion was made by Reed Sudderth, seconded by Ralph Fogg
- AYE:
- Holly Theuns, John Langel, Kenneth Waters, Marvin Grimsley, Ralph Fogg, Reed Sudderth
Passed
6.
CONSENT ITEMS
7.
APPLICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY
a.
| Applicant Name | Company Name | Classification Type |
| Clifford Walters | Fifth Avenue Construction & Design LLC | Residential Construction |
Motion was made by Kenneth Waters, seconded by Ralph Fogg
- AYE:
- Holly Theuns, John Langel, Kenneth Waters, Marvin Grimsley, Ralph Fogg, Reed Sudderth
Passed
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 S 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 |
| 1st Offense | The City requests that if the Board finds the violation exists, the violator pay a penalty of $100.00 |
Mr. Peer was found guilty by the Board of acting as a general contractor and was fined $100.00.
Motion was made by Kenneth Waters, seconded by Marvin Grimsley
- AYE:
- Holly Theuns, John Langel, Kenneth Waters, Marvin Grimsley, Ralph Fogg, Reed Sudderth
Passed
b.
| Citation # | Violators Name | Violators Business Name | Enforcement Officer |
| 152 | Joseph Zito | Signature Signs-N- Lettering | Shaun Coss |
| 153 | Joseph Zito | Signature Signs-N- Lettering | Shaun Coss |
| Date of Citation | Location of Violation | Description of violation / facts |
| 5/17/16 | 402 N US Hwy 1 | Signature Signs is engaging as a sign contractor, entering into contracts for sign fabrication and installation. |
| 5/17/16 | 402 N US Hwy 1 | Signature Signs is engaging as a sign contractor installing signs without permit is as required by chapter 553 and the Florida Building Code. |
| 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. |
| 2nd Offense | The City requests that if the Board finds the violation exists, the violator pay a penalty of $200.00 per citation. |
Mr. Zito's hearing, due to an illness in his family, was rescheduled per his request to the August 9, 2016 hearing.
9.
CONTRACTOR COMPLAINTS
a.
| Contractor/Qualifier | Dba | Competency Card # | State License # |
| Frederick C. Braun | Braun Electric | 16-00028198 | EC0001213 |
After much discussion, the Board decided to withdraw the charges against Mr. Braun.
- AYE:
- Holly Theuns, John Langel, Kenneth Waters, Marvin Grimsley, Ralph Fogg, Reed Sudderth
Passed
10.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
11.
STAFF COMMENTS
12.
BOARD COMMENTS
13.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further discussion, the meeting adjourned at 10:35
There being no further discussion, the meeting adjourned at 10:35