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Minutes for Board of Examiners of Contractors

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, JANUARY 10, 2017.
 
1.
CALL TO ORDER
 
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
 
3.
ROLL CALL

After roll call it was determined that Mr. Bergman, Mr. Matula, and Mr. Sudderth were unable to attend the meeting.
Present:
Holly Theuns; Ralph Fogg; Paul Thomas; John Langel; Kenneth Waters; Marvin Grimsley; Robert Scott Bruhn
Absent:
Don Bergman; James Matula; Reed Sudderth
 
4.
CONSIDERATION OF ABSENCE(S)
 

Motion was made by Ralph Fogg, seconded by Holly Theuns to excuse the absences of Mr. Bergman, Mr. Matula, and Mr. Sudderth.

AYE:
Holly Theuns, Paul Thomas, John Langel, Kenneth Waters, Marvin Grimsley, Ralph Fogg, Robert Scott Bruhn

Passed

 
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of December 13, 2016 meeting minutes.
 

Motion was made by Ralph Fogg, seconded by Marvin Grimsley to approve the minutes of the December 13, 2016 meeting.

AYE:
Holly Theuns, Paul Thomas, John Langel, Kenneth Waters, Marvin Grimsley, Ralph Fogg, Robert Scott Bruhn

Passed

 
6.
CONSENT ITEMS
 
7.
APPLICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY
 
a.
Applicant Name Company Name Classification Type
James Morrison Morrison Plumbing Plumbing
 
b.
Applicant Name Company Name Classification Type
Dwayne Sapp Impact landscaping & Irrigation Irrigation

There was a question regarding Mr. Morrison's choice of exemption from Workers Compensation Insurance for himself and his directors.  This is acceptable for a Certificate of Competency within the City of Fort Pierce therefore staff had no objections and recommended approval.
 

Motion was made by Kenneth Waters, seconded by Marvin Grimsley to approve the applications of both James Morrison of Morrison Plumbing and Dwayne Sapp of Impact Landscaping and Irrigation.

AYE:
Holly Theuns, Paul Thomas, John Langel, Kenneth Waters, Marvin Grimsley, Ralph Fogg, Robert Scott Bruhn

Passed

 
8.
UNLICENSED CONTRACTOR(S) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING
 
9.
CONTRACTOR COMPLAINTS
 
a.
Contractor/Qualifier Dba Competency Card # State License #
Adam DeRienzo Anchor Garage Door, LLC NA  
 
b.
Contractor/Qualifier Dba Competency Card # State License #
Adam DeRienzo Anchor Garage Door, LLC NA NA

Both of Mr. DeRienzo's cases should have been listed under the Unlicensed Contractor designation, as Mr. DeRienzo did not have a license within the City of Fort Pierce to complete the work in question.  Staff recommended that this case be dismissed, and that Mr. DeRienzo be cited by the City as an unlicensed contractor.
 

Motion was made by Kenneth Waters, seconded by Holly Theuns to dismiss the Contractor Complaint case against Mr. DeRienzo, who will instead receive a citation from the City for doing work as an unlicensed contractor within the City of Fort Pierce.

AYE:
Holly Theuns, Paul Thomas, John Langel, Kenneth Waters, Marvin Grimsley, Ralph Fogg, Robert Scott Bruhn

Passed

 
c.
Contractor/Qualifier Dba Competency Card # State License #
Joseph W. Crews Joseph W. Crews, Inc. 16-00028129 Expired CGC005545

Staff noted that this case would be heard in Civil Court in February, and that it would be held in abeyance by this Board until the outcome of that trial.  Once the hearing has concluded, the item will be scheduled for the March 14, 2017 hearing.  Although the hearing could not take place, the Board gave the Petitioner, Ms. Kara Wood the opportunity to comment.  Mr. Crews was not in attendance at the meeting.
 

Motion was made by Kenneth Waters, seconded by Ralph Fogg to table this item until it can be heard once the Civil trial has concluded, which may be in time for the March 14, 2017 meeting.

AYE:
Holly Theuns, Paul Thomas, John Langel, Kenneth Waters, Marvin Grimsley, Ralph Fogg, Robert Scott Bruhn

Passed

 
10.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
 
11.
STAFF COMMENTS
 
12.
BOARD COMMENTS
 
ADJOURNMENT

There being no further discussion, the meeting adjourned at 9:25 A.M.