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 10, 2018.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
ROLL CALL
All members were present with the exception of Mr. Waldrop.
All members were present with the exception of Mr. Waldrop.
- Present:
- Holly Theuns; Ralph Fogg; Michael Waldrop; Ryan Collins; Don Bergman; James Matula; John Langel; Kenneth Waters; Reed Sudderth
- Staff Present:
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- Iola Mosley, Assistant City Attorney
- Shaun Coss, Building Department Coordinator
- Paul Julin, Building Department Investigator
4.
CONSIDERATION OF ABSENCE(S)
Chairman Bergman deferred Consideration of Absences to the end of the meeting in the event Mr. Waldrop arrived before then. Mr. Waldrop arrived immediately after the Chair took this action.
Chairman Bergman deferred Consideration of Absences to the end of the meeting in the event Mr. Waldrop arrived before then. Mr. Waldrop arrived immediately after the Chair took this action.
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Approval of the June 12, 2018 meeting minutes.
6.
UNLICENSED CONTRACTOR(S) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING
a.
| Citation # | Violators Name | Violators Business Name | Enforcement Officer |
| 304 | Robert J. Jollay | None | Paul Julin |
| Date of Citation | Location of Violation | Description of violation / facts |
| 5/18/18 | 1507 Avenue I, Units A & B | Interior and exterior remodeling, electrical rewiring, plumbing and stucco |
| 5-53(a)(8) | Commence or perform work for which a building permit is required, pursuant to Chapter 5 of the Fort Pierce Code of Ordinance without such building permit being in effect. |
| 1st Offense | The City requests that if the Board finds the violation exists, the violator pay a penalty of $500. |
Mr. Coss indicated that this was an uncontested citation, but that it was brought before the Board for approval.
Motion was made by Reed Sudderth, seconded by John Langel to approve the Citation of Mr. Robert J. Jollay in the amount of $500.00 for violating Ordinance 5-53(a)(8): Commence or perform work for which a building permit is required, pursuant to Chapter 5 of the Fort Pierce Code of Ordinance without such building permit being in effect.
- AYE:
- Holly Theuns, Don Bergman, James Matula, John Langel, Kenneth Waters, Michael Waldrop, Ralph Fogg, Reed Sudderth, Ryan Collins
Passed
b.
| Citation # | Violators Name | Violators Business Name | Enforcement Officer |
| 301 | John R. Mangan | Superior Event Rentals | Shaun Coss |
| Date of Citation | Location of Violation | Description of violation / facts |
| 4/18/18 | 601 Seaway Drive | Erected a tent without a permit |
| 5-53(a)(8) | Commence or perform work for which a building permit is required, pursuant to Chapter 5 of the Fort Pierce Code of Ordinance without such building permit being in effect. |
| 1st Offense | The City requests that if the Board finds the violation exists, the violator pay a penalty of $500. |
Mr. Coss reiterated that this was an uncontested citation but was being brought before the Board for approval.
Mr. Waters asked if the Respondent had a chance to pay the permit fee before being cited, and Mr. Coss indicated that he notified Mr. Mangan of the citation, however Mr. Mangan did not pay the permit fee to avoid the citation, and that he had been recently cited for another violation.
Motion was made by Kenneth Waters, seconded by Holly Theuns to approve the Citation against Mr. Mangan in the amount of $500.00 for violation of Fort Pierce Ordinance 5-53(a)(8): Commence or perform work for which a building permit is required, pursuant to Chapter 5 of the Fort Pierce Code of Ordinance without such building permit being in effect.
- AYE:
- Holly Theuns, Don Bergman, James Matula, John Langel, Kenneth Waters, Michael Waldrop, Ralph Fogg, Reed Sudderth, Ryan Collins
Passed
7.
CONTRACTOR COMPLAINTS
8.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
9.
STAFF COMMENTS
10.
BOARD COMMENTS
11.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further discussion, Chairman Bergman adjourned the meeting at 9:20 AM.
There being no further discussion, Chairman Bergman adjourned the meeting at 9:20 AM.