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 14, 2017.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
ROLL CALL
Mr. Bruhn notified staff in advance that he would be absent for the meeting.
Mr. Bruhn notified staff in advance that he would be absent for the meeting.
- Present:
- Holly Theuns; Ralph Fogg; Don Bergman; James Matula; John Langel; Kenneth Waters; Marvin Grimsley; Reed Sudderth
- Absent:
- Robert Scott Bruhn
- Staff Present:
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- Iola Mosley, Assistant City Attorney
- Shaun Coss, Building Coordinator
4.
CONSIDERATION OF ABSENCE(S)
Motion was made by John Langel, seconded by Holly Theuns to excuse the absence of Mr. Bruhn. A voice vote was taken and the motion was unanimously approved.
- AYE:
- Holly Theuns, Don Bergman, James Matula, John Langel, Kenneth Waters, Marvin Grimsley, Ralph Fogg, Reed Sudderth
Passed
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Approval of October 10, 2017 Meeting Minutes:
Motion was made by Reed Sudderth, seconded by Ralph Fogg to approve the minutes as recorded. A voice vote was taken and the motion was unanimously approved.
- AYE:
- Holly Theuns, Don Bergman, James Matula, John Langel, Kenneth Waters, Marvin Grimsley, Ralph Fogg, Reed Sudderth
Passed
6.
APPLICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY
a.
| Applicant Name | Company Name | Classification Type |
| Brandon Chapman | Chapman Fence, Inc. | Fence/Construction |
Mr. Chapman was present for the meeting. Staff explained there was a wage garnishment issue that had been resolved.
Motion was made by Kenneth Waters, seconded by Marvin Grimsley to approve Mr. Chapman's application for a Certificate of Competency.
- AYE:
- Holly Theuns, Don Bergman, James Matula, John Langel, Kenneth Waters, Marvin Grimsley, Ralph Fogg, Reed Sudderth
Passed
b.
| Applicant Name | Company Name | Classification Type |
| Michelle Souza | MNS Tiles & Tools Corp. | Specialty Trade (Tile & Marble) |
Ms. Souza was not present for the meeting. Staff indicated that a credit report was missing for Mr. Campos (the other owner), and that their Worker's Compensation Insurance information was not included. The Board decided to continue this item until the meeting of December 12th.
Motion was made by Kenneth Waters, seconded by John Langel to continue the item until the meeting of December 12th.
- AYE:
- Holly Theuns, Don Bergman, James Matula, John Langel, Kenneth Waters, Marvin Grimsley, Ralph Fogg, Reed Sudderth
Passed
7.
SUNSHINE LAW TRAINING FOR BOARD MEMBERS
Assistant City Attorney Iola Mosley presented the information and explained the basis of the law, why it came into being and what it encompassed. The Board asked questions as the training progressed.
The members expressed concern with regard to existing procedures and how they affect both themselves and the public. There was much discussion on needed changes and the members requested the opportunity to review future proposed changes to Ordinances. It was noted that in an upcoming proposed Ordinance change the Building Official would be removed as a member from the Board in adherence with Sunshine in the Government Laws, and that the Board would hear all cases with the cancellation of any future alleged charges meetings.
The recording can be heard in its entirety on the City's website: http://fortpiercefl.swagit.com/play/11142017-2496/#0
Assistant City Attorney Iola Mosley presented the information and explained the basis of the law, why it came into being and what it encompassed. The Board asked questions as the training progressed.
The members expressed concern with regard to existing procedures and how they affect both themselves and the public. There was much discussion on needed changes and the members requested the opportunity to review future proposed changes to Ordinances. It was noted that in an upcoming proposed Ordinance change the Building Official would be removed as a member from the Board in adherence with Sunshine in the Government Laws, and that the Board would hear all cases with the cancellation of any future alleged charges meetings.
The recording can be heard in its entirety on the City's website: http://fortpiercefl.swagit.com/play/11142017-2496/#0
8.
STAFF COMMENTS
9.
BOARD COMMENTS
10.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further discussion, the meeting ended at 11:40 A.M.
There being no further discussion, the meeting ended at 11:40 A.M.