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CLB Minutes 02/17/2021 February 17, 2021 MINUTES OF THE COLLIER COUNTY CONTRACTORS' LICENSING BOARD MEETING February 17, 2021 Naples, Florida LET IT BE REMEMBERED that the Collier County Contractors' Licensing Board,having conducted business herein,met on this date at 9:01 AM in REGULAR SESSION in Administrative Building " F," 3rd Floor, Collier County Government Complex,Naples, Florida, with the following Members present: Chairman: Matthew Nolton Vice Chair: Terry Jerulle Members: Richard E. Joslin Kyle E. Lantz Patrick G. White Joseph M. Coleman Todd Allen Excused: Robert Meister ALSO PRESENT: Michelle Ramkissoon—Operations Supervisor, Contractors' Licensing Office Kevin Noell,Esq.—Attorney for the Contractors'Licensing Board Timothy Crotts- Contracting License Supervisor Sally Ashkar,Esq.—Assistant Collier County Attorney -1- February 17, 2021 Any person who decides to appeal a decision of this Board will need a record of the proceedings and may need to ensure that a verbatim record of said proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which any Appeal is to be made. 1. ROLL CALL: Matthew Nolton, the Board Chairman opened the meeting at 9: 01 AM Roll Call was taken;five (5) members were present in the BCC Chambers. Timothy Crotts advised Robert Meister would not be in attendance due to him attending the City of Naples meeting for his certification. Matthew Nolton noted. Matthew Nolton asked regarding the attendance of Terry Jerulle and Patrick White. Mr. Crotts advised they were scheduled to attend. Terry Jerulle showed up at 9:02 AM,Richard Joslin made motion,Kyle Lantz seconded. Patrick White showed up at 9:04 AM Matthew Nolton moved for authorization to conduct the meeting. Richard Joslin offered a Second in support of the motion. Carried unanimously, 7—0. A quorum was established; seven (7)voting members were present. 2. AGENDA-ADDITIONS, CHANGES, OR DELETIONS: (NONE) 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Richard Joslin moved to approve the Agenda. Kyle Lantz offered a Second in support of the motion. Carried unanimously, 6- 0. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A. JANUARY 20, 2021 Richard Joslin moved to approve the Minutes of the September 16, 2020 meeting with one exception, of him not being acknowledged as Mr. Joslin in the previous minutes. Kyle Lantz offered a Second in support of the motion. Carried unanimously, 6— 0. 5. PUBLIC COMMENT: (None) 6. DISCUSSION: 6A- COLLIER COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCE SEC. 2-833-ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT FOLLOW UP. -2- February 17, 2021 Timothy Crotts,—Contractor Licensing Supervisor, stated at previous meeting if there is a quorum present, could member be able to attend via telephone. Matthew Nolton advised that Patrick White has shown up and to let the record show. Timothy Crotts advised if that were to happen, they would need a physical quorum and board approval. Patrick White asked if that is only to be done with a medical excuse. Mr. Crotts advised they received a memo from the County's Managers Office stating that member be allowed to attend via phone due to extraordinary circumstances, such as illness. Patrick White stated that it was his understanding that if a quorum has been met, member could attend via phone under any circumstance. Mr. White then asked Mr. Crotts if he had any information as to what the extraordinary circumstances would be. Mr. Crotts replied that he did not. Mr. White asked Mr. Crotts if he could look into that. Mr. Crotts agreed. Joseph Coleman asked what rule it fell under. Mr. Crotts advised when it was issued, it was for state and local boards by the government. State board issued under 102.455B2, and local board under 102.545B2. -Mr. Jerulle asked if this board has met the requirement, and Mr. Crotts advised yes. -Joseph Coleman asked what the rules were if there were to be a national emergency such as a hurricane. -Mr. Crotts advised if there were a pending hurricane, they would have an emergency meeting. Sally Ashkar,Assistant County Attorney advised there maybe be local rules if something like that happens and decisions will be made at that time. 7. REPORTS: Timothy Crotts stated he received a letter of resignation that morning from Michael Boyd, and he thanked him for his service to the board for serving 12 years. Timothy Crotts introduced two new compliance members:Sean Lyons and Mike Governdale. 8. NEW BUSINESS: A. Orders of the Board Mr. Lantz makes motion for Chairman to sign the Orders of the Board, Mr. White seconds. - Mr. White noted all board orders were unpaid. - Mr. White asked for a report for percentage of how many citations were issued and paid. - Mr. Crotts agreed to get that for him. - All in favor, carried out unanimously 7-0 (Note: The individuals who testified in the following cases under Item 8, " New Business," were first sworn in by Candice Vieaux.-) B. Brian Buczko: Review of Experience (Renovations Plus) Brian Buczko provided background information: -3- February 17, 2021 - Mr. Buczko's currently does his own pool work along with the three houses he owns. - Mr. Buczko has worked for local general contractor called Renovations Plus - Mr. Buczko worked alongside Summit Pools during Renovations. - Mr. Buczko is looking to get his Class B residential pool license. - Mr. Crotts stated he feels Mr. Buczko has the experience for the pool repair license, however not the residential pool and spa contractor. - Mr. Joslin asked Mr. Buczko if Summit Pools was a contractor,Mr. Buczko said yes. - Mr. White asked if there were a lesser type of license Mr. Buczko could attain. Mr. Crotts stated the lesser license would be the pool servicing license. - Mr. Crotts went over the requirements for Mr. White. - Mr. White asked if Mr. Buczko would consider Class C. He agreed. - Mr. Crotts suggested he hook up with a license contractor to gain more experience, and then go for the license he wanted. He would not have retake the exams. - The board motions to table A and B and pass C. Patrick White moved to motion to table. Richard Joslin offered a Second in support of the motion. Carried unanimously, 7—0. C. Erika Ramirez: Review of Experience- trying to find parking spot yet. Not present. D. E.: Marta Lillian Alas Bonilla: Review of Experience Mr. White asked if these could both be reviewed together. Mr. Crotts agreed. Timothy Crotts provided: - Mr. Crotts advised Ms. Bonilla has some experience picking branches and blowing leaves. - Mr. Crotts stated her father is the one with the experience. - Mr. Crotts said Ms. Bonilla is here trying to get the license for him. There are no documents to support getting the license. Mr. Crotts does not think the license should be issued. - Ms. Bonilla stated that Orlando Alas owns 70% of the business and does not speak English so he cannot take the test and the Business Law test is only in English. - Mr. Nolton suggested that her father come in and apply for the license, and she could stay on and gain the 24 months experience needed. - Mr. Lantz stated the books are in English, but the reference material is not. He also stated he has heard it is easier to have someone take the exam in English, that is too hard to take in Spanish. - Mr. Crotts stated the reference books are done by the state. - Joseph Coleman stated he thinks the material should also be done in Spanish as well. - Mr. Crotts stated he would look into it further. He also stated the Business Law is only in English. - Mr. Crotts stated that Ms. Bonilla has taken the exams and passed. -4- February 17, 2021 Grana was then able to go back and put the additional information needed in. Mr. Grana then proved to have 60.5 months experience. - Mr. Crotts asked that he come back before the board to be reviewed. - Mr. Nolton asked Mr. Grana to explain his experience. - Mr. Grana stated he started with a company in Palm Beach County in 1995. Mr. Grana explained he helped with renovations on Winn Dixie stores,Albertsons, and Amocos. - Mr, Grana stated he also worked for a company out of Broward County working on Publix stores. - Mr. Grana said in 2002 he started with a plumbing company named Royal Flush in Dade County, and moved to Collier County in 2005 to work for Royal Flush Plumbing that was a qualifier company for them as well. The qualifying person was George L. Medina. - Mr. Grana stated he has no experience in building high rises, and his experience is in residential. Mr. Grana stated most of his duties are making sure the schedules are running on time and overseeing things. - Mr. Lantz asked him to explain further his experience in structural work. - Mr. Grana stated he had to make sure the right amount of supplies were ordered, and then supervised. - Mr. White asked how experienced Mr. Grana was in the assembly of the product, and not just the purchasing of materials. - Mr. Grana explains they use sub- contractors, and he oversees them. - Mr. Jerulle suggested there may be another type of license he would be more qualified for. - Mr. Joslin suggested that the board drop it down to a residential license. - Mr. Crotts states that they would grant him residential. - Mr. Grana chose to withdraw and go for just his residential Patrick White made motion to withdraw. Mr. Joslin offered a second in support of the motion. Carried out unanimously 7-0. G. Ricardo Robles Garcia: Review of Experience - Mr. Crotts states applicant is here for irrigation license. Mr. Crotts states all of his experience is in landscaping, not irrigation. - Mr. Crotts stated there are 6 companies in Collier County that are grandfathered in with the irrigation. - Mr. Garcia stated he has experience in landscaping, maintenance, and has some experience in irrigation. Mr. Garcia states also he has had to turn down jobs since he does not have the irrigation license. - Mr. White asked for irrigation experience and Mr. Garcia said he worked for Crawford 2010-2015 as junior supervisor and learned pest control and irrigation. They would only give him a letter stated that he worked there but would not say anything else in the letter. - Mr. Garcia said he has worked for Cintron/Renpro as well. -6- February 17, 2021 - Patrick White asked Ms. Bonilla if she would like to withdraw. Mr. white advised that if she does not withdraw, it would be denied and she would have to appear before the board again for approval. - Ms. Bonilla agreed to withdraw. Patrick White moved to withdraw. Richard Joslin offered a second in support of the motion. Carried unanimously 7-0. C. Erika Ramirez: Review of Experience - Kevin Noell states that Erika will be using an interpreter. Interpreter was sworn in that she would be translating English to Spanish, and Spanish to English. - Mr. Crotts stated Ms. Ramirez is looking for a class B pool contracting license. - Ms. Ramirez stated that her husband passed away two years ago and they owned Miromar Pools, which she now owns. - Ms. Ramirez is looking to get a residential pool and spa contractor license which requires 24 months experience. - Mr. Crotts stated Ms. Ramirez does have the experience to do the tile and coping. Mr. Crotts also stated he did not see any experience in building a pool. - Patrick White asked Mr. Crotts if in the future they could include the specifics in the code beforehand. Mr. Crotts agreed. - Mr. Nolton asked what type of license the tile and marble fell under. Mr. Crotts stated it was under a specialty license. - Ms. Ramirez stated she does have the experience and asked to speak before the board. - Ms. Ramirez said she is looking to establish another business with Pegaso Pool Finishing LLC, so they can do work throughout the state of Florida. Ms. Ramirez wishes to keep Miromar Pools within Fort Myers. The translator will be doing the administrative work for the new company. Pegaso Pool Finishing LLC has been in business for two years and has received no citations. Richard White asked Ms. Ramirez what her duties were with Miromar Pools. She stated she did concrete, deck,flowers,plumbing,pavers, and excavation. Ms. Ramirez stated she has experience doing the inside and outside work. Ms. Ramirez states that she does have two secretaries to handle the office work. Patrick White motioned to approve. Todd Allen offered a second in support of the motion, Carried out 6-1. Mr. Joslin did not approve. BREAK 10:12am- 10:22am F. Miguel Grana: Review of Experience - Mr. Crotts advised Mr. Grana is looking to obtain his contractor license. Mr. Crotts Stated when Mr. Grana came before the board previously, that he could not establish the required experience needed to obtain the license, which is 48 months. Mr. -5- February 17, 2021 - Mr. White asked Mr. Garcia if he does any designing. Mr. Garcia advised he has not. Mr. Garcia said if that was needed, he would then hire out. - Mr. White asked Mr. Garcia if he would be OK with a license with probation. Mr. Garcia agreed. Mr. Lantz made motion to grant license with probation of one year. I' White — offered a second in support of the motion. Carried unanimously 7-0. H. Christopher Workman: Waiver of Exams - Mr. Crotts stated that Mr. Workman previously held a license in Collier County. - Mr. Crotts said Mr. Workman attempted to put the license in dormancy, but paperwork was never received. It was then cancelled. - Mr. Workman took the Irrigation and the Business Law exams in 2002 and would like it to be waived so he does not have to take them again. - Mr. Workman has had his own business from 2002-2018 and was licensed up to 2019. Mr. Workman said he never noticed that the check was never cashed. - Mr. Crotts suggests they the board waives the request to have him take the tests again. Patrick White made a motion to waive. Mr. Jerulle offered a second in support of the motion. Carried unanimously 7-0. 9. OLD BUSINESS Mr. Noell responded to an issue the board asked him to respond to at the last meeting regarding the reading of the procedures. Mr. Noell said it is the boards obligation to inform the respondents of appeals. Mr. Noell offered to put the information in Spanish and English on the back and get them to the respondents and have them sign. The same would go for the appellant procedures. The board agreed. 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS (NONE) 11. NEXT MEETING DATE: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17,2021 BCC Chambers, 3rd Floor—Administrative Building" F, Government Complex, 3301 E. Tamiami Trail,Naples, FL Note: Mr. Nolton will not be at next meeting. Patrick White motioned to adjourn the meeting. Kyle Lantz offered a Second in support of the motion. Carried unanimously 7—0. There being no further business for the good of the County,the meeting was adjourned at 10:52 AM. -7- February 17, 2021 COLLIER COUNTY CONTRACTORS' LICENSING BOARD , hair gin eSZ4 The Minutes were approved by the C ah airman or Chairman of the Contractors' Licensing Board on tuu,214. 0 , 2021 (Check one) "as submitted" [ ] or "as amended"[ c] -8-