Agenda 11/09/2021 Item #16K 4 (Resolution - Reappointing 2 Members to BBA & A)11/09/2021
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to reappoint two members to the Building Board of Adjustments & Appeals.
OBJECTIVE: To reappoint two members to the Building Board of Adjustments and Appeals to four-
year terms expiring on August 9, 2025.
CONSIDERATIONS: This five-member board was established by Ordinance No. 83-16, as amended,
to hear appeals on rejections or refusals by the Building Code Compliance Director to approve mode of
construction or materials to be used in construction or alteration of a structure. Membership consists of
five members representing the following professions: One state licensed architect or structural engineer;
one Class "A" general contractor, one state certified fire protective equipment contractor or State
Certified Fire Fighter with the rank of Lieutenant or higher or State Certified Fire Safety Inspector with
the rank of Lieutenant or higher; one licensed electrical contractor; and one licensed plumbing or
mechanical contractor. Members must be knowledgeable in the following Collier County Codes: Florida
Building Codes, Electrical Code, Fire Prevention Code, Gas Code, Mechanical Code and Swimming Pool
Code. The meetings are held on an as needed basis. The membership term is four years. This is a quasi -
judicial board. A list of the current membership is included in the backup.
Three seats on this board expired on August 9, 2021, and there are two additional vacancies. The
vacancies were advertised and the following applications were received:
APPLICANT CATEGORY DIST. VOTER ADVISORY COMM.
Eloy Ricardo* Fire Marshall 2 Yes Building Board of Adjustments and
Appeals (2017-present); Water and
Wastewater Authority (2015-present);
Black Affairs Advisory Board (past)
John Melton* General Contractor 3 Yes Building Board of Adjustments and
Appeals (2008-present)
* re-applying
ATTENDANCE: Eloy Ricardo and John Melton were in attendance at all meetings held since 2017.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that Mr. Ricardo and Mr. Melton be reappointed to
four-year terms on this committee. Recommendation memos are included in the backup to this item. The
remaining vacancies on this board will continue to be publicized.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: None.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners adopts the Staff Recommendation,
and authorizes the Chair to execute the attached resolution confirming the reappointments.
PREPARED BY: Jeffrey A. Klatzkow, County Attorney
AGENDA DATE: November 9, 2021
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. BBAA Backup 11.9.21 (PDF)
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2. BBAA Membership List 11.9.21 (PDF)
3. BBAA Resolution 11.9.21 (PDF)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.K.4
Doc ID: 20564
Item Summary: Recommendation to reappoint two members to the Building Board of
Adjustments & Appeals.
Meeting Date: 11/09/2021
Prepared by:
Title: Legal Assistant – County Attorney's Office
Name: Wanda Rodriguez
11/03/2021 9:41 AM
Submitted by:
Title: County Attorney – County Attorney's Office
Name: Jeffrey A. Klatzkow
11/03/2021 9:41 AM
Approved By:
Review:
County Manager's Office Geoffrey Willig Additional Reviewer Completed 11/03/2021 10:42 AM
Code Enforcement Wanda Rodriguez Additional Reviewer Skipped 11/03/2021 10:53 AM
Office of Management and Budget Debra Windsor Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 11/03/2021 10:56 AM
Office of Management and Budget Geoffrey Willig Additional Reviewer Skipped 11/03/2021 11:16 AM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 11/03/2021 11:54 AM
County Manager's Office Mark Isackson Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 11/03/2021 12:14 PM
Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending 11/09/2021 9:00 AM
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Packet Pg. 1784 Attachment: BBAA Backup 11.9.21 (20564 : Recommendation to reappoint two members to the Building Board of Adjustments & Appeals.)
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Packet Pg. 1791 Attachment: BBAA Backup 11.9.21 (20564 : Recommendation to reappoint two members to the Building Board of Adjustments & Appeals.)
Name Home Phone
Appt'd Exp. Date Term
DateRe-appt 2ndExpDate 2nd Term
Work Phone
Building Board of Adjustments and Appeals
08/09/21 4 Years
Electrical Contractor
District:
Category:
VACANT VACANT
Naples, FL
E-Mail:
09/09/08 08/09/09
07/11/17 08/09/21
1 Year
6080 Star Grass Lane
General Contractor
3
4 Years
District:
Category:
Mr. John A. Melton
Naples, FL 34116
825-7439
213-4221
E-Mail:john@ibcfla.com
08/09/20 4 Years
Mechanical Contractor
District:
Category:
VACANT VACANT
Naples, FL
E-Mail:
01/14/14 08/09/17
07/11/17 08/09/21
3 Years
*see notes*
State Fire Marshall
2
4 Years
District:
Category:
Mr. Eloy Ricardo
,
E-Mail:ericardo@embarqmail.com
08/09/20 4 Years
Licensed Architect
District:
Category:
VACANT VACANT
Naples, FL
E-Mail:
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Packet Pg. 1792 Attachment: BBAA Membership List 11.9.21 (20564 : Recommendation to reappoint two members to the Building Board of Adjustments &
Name Home Phone
Appt'd Exp. Date Term
DateRe-appt 2ndExpDate 2nd Term
Work Phone
Building Board of Adjustments and Appeals
This five member board was established by Ord. 83 16 (amended by Ord. No. 91 57); Repealed
and amended by LDC, Div. 1.22.1 (Ord. 91 102, as amended) to hear appeals on rejections or
refusals by the Building Code Compliance Director to approve mode of construction or materials
to be used in construction or alteration of a structure. Membership consists of five members
representing the following professions: One state licensed architect or structural engineer; one
Class "A" general contractor, one state certified fire protective equipment contractor or State
Certified Fire Fighter with the rank of Lieutenant or higher or State Certified Fire Safety Inspector
with the rank of Lieutenant or higher; one licensed electrical contractor; and one licensed
plumbing or mechanical contractor. Members must be knowledgeable in the following Collier
County Codes: Florida Building Codes, Electrical Code, Fire Prevention Code, Gas Code,
Mechanical Code and Swimming Pool Code. The membership term is four years. The meetings
are held quarterly, or on an as needed basis. This is a Quasi Judicial Board.
Marlene Serrano: 252-2422Staff:
noneFL STAT:
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Packet Pg. 1793 Attachment: BBAA Membership List 11.9.21 (20564 : Recommendation to reappoint two members to the Building Board of Adjustments &
RESOLUTION NO. 2021 - _______
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, REAPPOINTING ELOY RICARDO
AND JOHN MELTON TO THE BUILDING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
AND APPEALS.
WHEREAS, on May 26, 2009, the Board of County Commissioners adopted Ordinance
No. 2009-31, which relocated and readopted the Building Board of Adjustments and Appeals
Ordinance in its entirety as a stand-alone ordinance in the Collier County Code of Laws and
Ordinances; and
WHEREAS, the Building Board of Adjustments and Appeals ("Building Board")
provides a decision-making body through which an owner of a building or structure may appeal
the rejections or refusal of the Building Official to approve the mode or manner of construction
proposed to be followed or materials to be used in the erection or alteration of that building or
structure; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2009-31 provides that the Building Board shall be composed
of five (5) regular members engaged in the occupations specified in the Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, three seats on the Building Board expired on August 9, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners previously provided public notice
soliciting applications from interested parties.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that ELOY RICARDO, as Fire
Marshall, and JOHN MELTON, as General Contractor, are each hereby individually reappointed
to their respective seats on the Building Board of Adjustments and Appeals, to four-year terms
which shall expire on August 9, 2025.
THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED upon majority vote on the 9th day of November, 2021.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CRYSTAL K. KINZEL, Clerk COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By:_____________________________ By:_____________________________
, Deputy Clerk PENNY TAYLOR, CHAIR
Approved as to form and legality:
_______________________________
Jeffrey A. Klatzkow, County Attorney
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Packet Pg. 1794 Attachment: BBAA Resolution 11.9.21 (20564 : Recommendation to reappoint two members to the Building Board of Adjustments & Appeals.)