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CLB Minutes 12/21/2022December 21, 2022 1 MINUTES OF THE COLLIER COUNTY CONTRACTORS’ LICENSING BOARD MEETING December 21, 2022 Naples, Florida LET IT BE REMEMBERED that the Collier County Contractors’ Licensing Board, having conducted business herein, met on this date at 9:00 a.m. in REGULAR SESSION in Administrative Building F, 3rd Floor, Collier County Government Center, Naples, Florida, with the following members present: Chairman: Kyle Lantz Vice Chairman: Terry Jerulle (excused) Matthew Nolton Richard E. Joslin Patrick G. White (excused) Todd Allen Robert Meister III Elle Hunt Stephen Jaron ALSO PRESENT: Kevin Noell, Esq., Contractors’ Licensing Board Attorney Timothy Crotts, Contractor Licensing Supervisor Ron Tomasko, Assistant Collier County Attorney Timothy Broughton, Collier County Licensing Investigator December 21, 2022 2 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: Chairman Lantz opened the meeting at 9:00 a.m. Roll call was taken; six members were present in the BCC Chambers; a seventh joined later. Supervisor Crotts said Mr. White and Mr. Jerulle provided prior notice and asked that their absences be approved. Mr. Meister said he’d be here. 2. ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS: Supervisor Crotts asked that 9.A be removed and rescheduled to the January 18th meeting. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Mr. Joslin moved to approve the agenda. Ms. Hunt seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously, 6-0. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A. September 21, 2022 Mr. Joslin moved to approve the September 21, 2022, meeting minutes. Second by Ms. Hunt. The motion passed unanimously, 6-0. B. October 19, 2022 Chairman Lantz noted that Mr. Jaron filed a Form 8B for the October 19th meeting and read the statement into the record: I, Stephen M. Jaron, hereby disclose that on October 19, 2022, a measure came or will come before my agency which inured to my special private gain or loss. The measure before my agency and the nature of my conflict, conflicting interests and the measure is as follows: I’m the owner of Renovate and Restore LLC and currently have open contracts with Carter Fence to provide temporary construction fencing on job sites. Mr. Nolton moved to approve the October 19, 2022, meeting minutes. Second by Mr. Joslin. The motion passed unanimously, 6-0. [Mr. Meister joined the meeting at 9:04] 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None 6. DISCUSSION: A. Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman 2023 Term Supervisor Crotts said today they will be nominating and selecting a chairman and vice chair for December 21, 2022 3 2023 who will start their terms at the January 2023 meeting. Chairman Lantz nominated Jerulle as Chairman. Mr. Joslin noted that he’s not here to say no. Mr. Nolton said that on Jerulle’s behalf, he has no interest, but would love to be vice chair again. Chairman Lantz asked if anyone was interested. Mr. Jaron nominated himself as vice chair. Second by Chairman Lantz. The motion passed unanimously, 7-0. Mr. Nolton nominated Mr. Allen as chairman. Second by Ms. Hunt. The motion passed unanimously, 7-0. B. Emergency Certificates of Competency Supervisor Crotts provided an update on Collier County’s temporary Certificates of Competency:  They do not expire until the day after the January meeting.  We have not seen many temporary licenses come in this year.  We have issued five for carpentry, four for drywall, three for installation, five for roofing and one for tree trimming and removal.  That’s not a lot compared to Hurricane Irma, when we had close to 268 licenses.  The County has not re-enacted the State of Emergency, but the City of Naples has, which allows us to continue with the licensing.  We will address this again at the January meeting, which is the 90th day.  The only thing that would change is if the City of Naples does not continue to renew its Declaration of the State of Emergency. Mr. Allen asked if there was an increase in complaints about unlicensed contractors. Supervisor Crotts said complaints are filed in groups for different areas. With emergencies like this, we do have an influx, but he’s not sure it’s an increase. It may be due to the frequency of notifications increasing. Even before the hurricane, we still averaged a lot of complaints against unlicensed contractors. Mr. Allen noted that he’d seen an increase. Chairman Lantz asked if the City of Naples continues its State of Emergency, have we had any discussions with them about what they’d want – the emergency license continued or discontinued? Supervisor Crotts said they haven’t had any discussions. The City has been addressing the State of Emergency every seven days, so if they don’t renew the State of Emergency between now and the January meeting, it would be null and void because the licenses will have been discontinued. C. Change Meeting Dates (February and March) Supervisor Crotts said we’ve been asked by the County Manager’s Office if we could move our February and March meeting dates to February 13th, the Monday prior to our normal meeting, and March 13, the Monday before our usual meeting. This is because they want to be able to have a holdover day for the County Commissioners’ meetings. They feel there may be meetings that exceed the time limit on their Tuesday meeting day and they would have to go into the following day to complete it. He checked the schedule and these are the only two days that would be in conflict. December 21, 2022 4 [No vote was required.] 7. REPORTS: None 8. NEW BUSINESS: A. Orders of the Board [16 items] Mr. Joslin made a motion to have the Chairman sign the Orders of the Board. Second by Mr. Nolton. The motion passed unanimously, 7-0. The Orders of the Board were approved. B. Gilbert Jules – Review of Credit – Plastering & Stucco Contractor – Collier County Plastering Company [Not heard.] C. Elvira Ortiz Sanchez – Feesco Builders Corp. – Residential Contractor – Review of Experience Chairman Lantz called Ms. Sanchez to the podium and she and a translator, Maria Rojas, a real estate agent, were sworn in. Supervisor Crotts reported that Ms. Sanchez came before the board last month, attempting to get a Building Contractor License, which requires 48 months of experience. We did not feel that Ms. Sanchez had the experience, based upon the information provided on her Verifications of Experience. There also were issues because those letters were determined to be false, written by the applicant and signed by contractors, with the company logos copy and pasted onto those letters. The letters were identical in wording. Ms. Sanchez was told to supply new documentation and to consider coming back with a firm application for Residential Contractor. Ms. Sanchez has done that. Staff has reviewed the new Verifications of Experience and we still do not feel that she has the experience for a Residential Contractor under the ordinance. Therefore, Ms. Sanchez has been asked to appear before the Board and was referred to the Board under Section 2.5.2, Referral of the Application to the Contractors’ Licensing Board for a Decision. Ms. Sanchez is here to answer your questions. Chairman Lantz told Ms. Sanchez it’s her job to explain that she has the experience, using as much detail as possible. During questioning, Ms. Sanchez, through her translator, provided detail on her experience:  She worked as a site supervisor, supervising jobs on work sites for Nian Custom Homes.  She worked directly with subcontractors to ensure jobs were done correctly.  She checked the work prior to inspections and communicated with the boss.  She worked for Nian Custom Homes from 2016-2020, when she got pregnant and took two months off.  She handled new construction, as well as renovations after Nian bought properties to remodel and put back on the market.  She was involved with 40 homes built on Linda Drive, which has a housing association. December 21, 2022 5  All the homes are the same.  Nian purchased the lots from Collier County to build new homes.  She also was involved with homes on Karen, Harbor, and Orchid Drive, and Harvest Court.  She was involved in a large single-family, two-story project on Orchid Drive.  Blue Diamond Home Builders purchased the lots to finish the project after deadlines weren’t met.  Blue Diamond hired her as a site supervisor to perform the same job. Mr. Nolton asked Supervisor Crotts if he’d verified her experience and noted that the letters of reference were good and indicated she had the experience. Supervisor Crotts said he reached out to Nian’s president, Antonio Brown, who said Ms. Sanchez never handled commercial work, just some residential. Her hands-on work was rough and fine carpentry only. Under questioning by the board, Ms. Sanchez provided more details about her experience:  She’s never worked with houses on pilings or monolithic.  She’s worked with houses built on concrete slabs on-grade.  She asked Nian and Blue Diamond to send new letters of recommendation after the first letters were questioned by the County.  Before pouring a slab, they start with fill, a compaction test, add rebar and underground plumbing.  There is 4 feet of spacing between rebar.  All the homes were concrete block on slabs that were on grade. Ms. Rojas testified that she (Ms. Rojas) works for the investor, the owner of the homes. After Nian Custom Homes lost the County contract after failing to meet deadlines, she recommended Blue Diamond and Ms. Sanchez because she was very familiar with the project, the area and worked in the field. She worked with the owners and Ms. Sanchez to get the jobs done, but they are being fined by the county due to FPL not providing electricity due to working on Hurricane Ian damage and they are fighting those fines. Mr. Joslin said that was a good character reference. Chairman Lantz noted that she’s done a lot of scheduling and coordinating onsite but doesn’t know much about construction. She’s good at scheduling and solving problems, but he wouldn’t hire her to build a home. Mr. Joslin agreed. Ms. Hunt noted her knowledge is limited to that type of homes and foundations. Not everything is on a slab and many waterfront homes here are on pilings. We didn’t hear about foundation styles. There are many complexities. She has great experience with Bayshore, but that’s only one type of construction style. Translator/Ms. Rojas asked what type she was looking for. Ms. Hunt said if she brought her to a lot on Marco Island on water, what would she do? What would she ask my client and how would she assess the lot to determine what to build there. Translator/Ms. Rojas said she’d have to see where it was located and know how high it should be due to flooding and the foundation. Not many people like stilt houses, even on the beach. December 21, 2022 6 Mr. Joslin noted that if the code requires pilings, she has no choice. It doesn’t matter what people don’t like. Ms. Hunt said pilings doesn’t mean a stilt house. That doesn’t make sense and is incorrect. Translator/Ms. Rojas said she would hire an engineer and architect for all projects, she’d ask them that question and work with them to determine the type of house and foundation that could be built. Nothing would be done without an architect’s or engineer’s advice. Mr. Joslin asked if the license could be restricted to single-family homes on grade. Supervisor Crotts said the Residential Contractor License is for single-family homes, but there are many aspects, different styles and methods of building single-family homes and that’s one of the issues staff had and that’s why Ms. Sanchez is here. After speaking with owners of the companies, the license holders, staff felt her experience was limited to some rough carpentry and some fine trim. Mr. Joslin made a motion to deny Elvira Ortiz Sanchez’s/Feesco Builders Corp.’s application as a Licensed Residential Contractor. Second by Mr. Jaron. The motion passed 6-1, with Mr. Nolton voting for approval. Chairman Lantz told her they’d like her to get more hands-on experience, as opposed to scheduling and troubleshooting so she understands the bigger picture. Supervisor Crotts said staff would offer their services to Ms. Sanchez if she’d like to come in and speak with him. He can guide her on what the board and staff are looking for in terms of experience, so she may be able to come back at a later date and attempt to get this license. Ms. Hunt noted that Ms. Sanchez has a great deal of skill in project management and probably could offer her services to many contracting companies. It’s a skill that’s lacking here. It’s hard to find qualified people who do what she does, looking at what code says and planning inspections. A project manager could be a different path she could take without being a general contractor. Translator/Ms. Rojas said Ms. Sanchez thanked them but wants to get the license. D. Michel Figueredo Romero – Gold Coast Electric of SWFL LLC – Electrical Contractor – Review of Experience Chairman Lantz called Mr. Romero to the podium and he was sworn in. Mr. Romero explained that his English was not that good, but he’d try his best. Supervisor Crotts said Mr. Romero submitted an application for the issuance of an Electrical Contractor License, which requires 24 months of experience as a journeyman or the equivalent. He was issued an Electrical Journeyman License on April 14, 2021. As part of the review process, Mr. Romero has held the Electrical Journeyman license for 20 months, four months shy of what the ordinance requires. Based upon the information received from Mr. Romero, it is staff’s opinion that Mr. Romero does not meet the experience required under Ordinance 2006-46, Section 1.6.2.12, as it relates to the December 21, 2022 7 trade of electrical contractor. Mr. Romero is being referred to the Board under Section 2.5.2, Referral of the Application to the Contractors’ Licensing Board for a Decision. Mr. Romero is here today to answer your questions regarding his experience. Chairman Lantz noted that he’d been a journeyman for 20 months, not 24. Mr. Romero testified that he has nine years of experience and worked two years in Miami before coming to Collier County. He worked for another electric company before working for Casagrande Electric. During questioning, Mr. Romero testified that:  He was in school for four years as an apprentice at the Tri-County Apprentice Program then took his journeyman test while working and doing his master’s electrician certificate.  He worked on about five houses in Port Royal, then moved to another company, Casagrande Electric Inc.  He’s a supervisor of a team that works on new construction.  They also are building a new restaurant and building on Marco Island.  He’s worked on new builds, residential and commercial and electric for Carter Construction Group LLC and also worked for Cotter Construction Company.  Those companies hired Casagrande Electric as a subcontractor and he’s been a project foreman for more than 3½ years.  He also worked for Wilson Electric for two years.  His commercial work consists of restaurants, all three phases. Mr. Allen asked Supervisor Crotts for his recommendation. Supervisor Crotts said the information staff received indicates that Mr. Romeo does good work. The question is whether he should be required to continue to work as a journeyman for four more months to reach the required 24-month mark, when he will be issued the license. Mr. Allen asked if we could issue it today and put him on probation for four months. Supervisor Crotts said they could. Mr. Allen made a motion to approve a four-month probationary license for Michel Figueredo Romero and it would convert to a full license in four months. Second by Mr. Joslin. The motion passed unanimously, 7-0. Chairman Lantz explained that he’d be on probation for four months before probation is lifted. Supervisor Crotts said he could come to his office tomorrow, which would give staff time to process the paperwork. 9. OLD BUSINESS: A. Gabriela R. Rea – Florida Gulf Coast Roofing Inc. – Review of Credit and Reinstatement of Roofing Contractor License and New Application for Plastering & Stucco Contracting [Rescheduled to the January meeting.] B. Simon Aguirre – Red Level Construction LLC – Residential Contractor – Review of December 21, 2022 8 Experience and Credit Review Supervisor Crotts said Mr. Aguirre hasn’t shown up. He came before the Contractors’ Licensing Board on August 17, 2022, regarding an application for the issuance of a Collier County Registered Residential Contractor’s License. Based upon the information received at that meeting, the item was tabled until today so Mr. Aguirre could provide proof of experience and show an improved credit score. A copy of those minutes are included in your agenda packet. As of today, we have received no further information from Mr. Aguirre regarding his experience or credit. A phone call was received from Mr. Aguirre, but we’ve received no information. The recommendation would be that this matter be tabled indefinitely until Mr. Aguirre can provide staff with the required documentation. If it’s not received, it will be marked as incomplete. Mr. Joslin moved to table the review of credit and experience as a Residential Contractor for Simon Aguirre – Red Level Construction LLC indefinitely, until he can provide staff with the required information. Second by Mr. Nolton. The motion passed unanimously, 7-0. C. Luis G. Patino – The Oasis Group of SWFL Inc. dba Oasis Renovations & Pools – Swimming Pool Maintenance & Repair – Review of Probation (credit) Supervisor Crotts reported that Mr. Patino has not shown up. He appeared before the Contractors’ Licensing Board on April 20, 2022, regarding the suspension of his Swimming Pool License Class C Contractor’s License due to his non-compliance with the Contractors’ Licensing Board order dated June 16, 2021, for failing to timely appear before the Board to provide proof of payoff, a satisfactory close-out, or payment plans for outstanding debts. He also hasn’t provided information for the Board to review his credit. Staff has not received any records about any of the information required by the Board. Mr. Patino was notified of the Board requirements by e-mail on October 21, 2022, and December 2, 2022. It’s our recommendation that Mr. Patino’s license be placed in suspended status until a record of proof and a credit report are received from Mr. Patino. Once the record of proof is received, Mr. Patino shall be required to appear before the Contractors’ Licensing Board after the next scheduled meeting to answer questions regarding his credit issues. Mr. Allen moved to accept staff’s recommendation to place the Swimming Pool Maintenance & Repair License for Luis G. Patino/Oasis Renovations & Pools on suspended status until a record of proof, a credit report is received from Mr. Patino and he appears before the Board. Second by Mr. Joslin. The motion passed unanimously, 7-0. D. Duniel M. Busto – Pool MD Inc. – Swimming Pool/Spa Servicing Contractor – Review of Probation (credit) Chairman Lantz called Mr. Busto to the podium and he was sworn in. Supervisor Crotts reported that Mr. Busto appeared before the Contractors’ Licensing Board on April 20, 2022, for consideration on an application submitted for the reinstatement and issuance of a specialty license of Swimming Pool/Spa Servicing Contractor. During the application-review December 21, 2022 9 process, Mr. Russo’s credit was listed as “not scored,” which is considered insufficient credit per Ordinance 2006-46. A minimum credit score of 660 is required. On April 20, 2022, Mr. Busto was ordered to provide an updated credit report to the Licensing Supervisor within six months to determine if there were any changes to his credit. A copy of the Finding of Facts is included in your packet. At 8 p.m. last night, a credit report was provided by Mr. Busto through Contractor Licensing, but he hasn’t had a chance to review it. Mr. Busto was notified of the Board requirements by e-mail on October 21, 2022, and December 2, 2022. He is here today to answer questions regarding his credit. The credit score is now 736, but he hasn’t had a chance to fully review the credit report. A discussion ensued and the following points were made:  All the Collier County Growth Management Division back fees were paid.  They can vote to approve the license, pending a review, and he won’t have to return to the CLB if his license is approved by staff.  Mr. Busto said he had no credit before, but his mortgage company has since started reporting his automatic payments. Chairman Lantz said he hoped he would apologize for the delay in sending the credit report. Mr. Busto said he was sorry, but it took a long time, until last night, to get it. Mr. Nolton made a motion to move the matter of Duniel M. Busto – Pool MD Inc. to the January meeting to give Supervisor Crotts time to review the new credit report and if the credit report meets the County requirements, then Mr. Busto won’t have to come back before the Board and probation for the Swimming Pool/Spa Servicing Contractor License will be lifted. Second by Mr. Joslin. The motion passed unanimously, 7-0. Chairman Lantz told him he’s still on probation until he receives notice of an approval. Supervisor Crotts said he’d try to review the credit report by the end of the week. E. Reynaldo M. Blandon – Heavenly Kitchen & Bath LLC – Cabinet Install Contractor – Review of Probation (credit) Chairman Lantz called Mr. Blandon to the podium and he was sworn in. Supervisor Crotts reported that Mr. Blandon appeared before the Contractors’ Licensing Board on October 20, 2021, for consideration of an application submitted for the reinstatement of a specialty license of Cabinet Contractor, which requires a minimum 660 credit score. During the application review, Mr. Blandon’s credit was listed as serious/delinquent, with a credit score of 610. There were two areas of concern:  A collection by AT&T for $1,308.  A collection by Synchrony Bank for $2,603. Per the Board’s order on October 20, 2021, Mr. Blandon was placed on 12 months of probation. At the end of the probationary period, Mr. Blandon was required to appear before the Contractors’ Licensing Board to provide proof that the debts were paid off or payments were being made. A copy December 21, 2022 10 of the Finding of Facts is included in the agenda packet. Documents provided by Mr. Blandon show that he has entered a payment plan with Synchrony Bank and is scheduled to make a $425.52 payment every month, ending on April 20, 2023. Mr. Blandon has been contesting the AT&T charge. A credit report submitted by Mr. Blandon and dated September 5, 2022, shows a credit score of 632 and that collections by Synchrony Bank and AT&T are still pending. Mr. Blandon is here today to answer your questions regarding his credit issues. A discussion ensued and the following points were made:  His credit score improved from 610 to 632; he has a payment plan with Synchrony Bank.  He has a license and they could continue his license on probation.  Supervisor Crotts recommended continuing probation until June 15, 2023, until Mr. Blandon can provide documents to prove he’s current with Synchrony Bank payments, that his score is above 632 and that he’s still contesting the AT&T collections.  He’s made only one payment to Synchrony Bank and he’s contesting the AT&T charge.  The $2,553.17 amount is a bank settlement with a payment schedule.  The payments automatically come out of his bank account; another is scheduled for December 25.  The AT&T charge is not his; he’s been with Verizon Wireless for a long time. Mr. Allen made a motion to adopt the County’s recommendation to extend probation for Reynaldo M. Blandon – Heavenly Kitchen & Bath LLC until June 15, 2023, and at 90 days he shall provide documentation to prove he’s current with Synchrony Bank payments and that his credit score is above 632. Second by Mr. Joslin. The motion passed unanimously, 7-0. Blandon asked when he should come to the Contractor Licensing Office. Supervisor Crotts said the office would contact him to specify what’s required. [The board took a recess from 10:03 to 10:18 and then moved to 9.B.] 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. 2022-12 – Roberto Gonzalez dba Master Gutters Inc. (CEMIS20220006073) Mr. Allen made a motion to open the public hearing for 2022-12. Second by Ms. Hunt. The motion passed unanimously, 7-0. The public hearing was opened. Chairman Lantz called Mr. Gonzalez to the podium and he and his son (his translator) and Investigator Broughton were sworn in. Investigator Boughton said a copy of the case packet and complaint was presented, signed and dated by the respondent. He asked to submit the Preamble and Case Packet for 2022-12 into evidence. Mr. Joslin made a motion to accept the Preamble and Case Packet for 2022-12 into evidence. Second by Mr. Nolton. The motion passed unanimously, 7-0. December 21, 2022 11 Investigator Broughton gave an opening statement: The respondent, Mr. Roberto Gonzalez, a Collier County licensed aluminum contractor with Issuance No. 27736, is the qualifier for and owner of Master Gutters Inc. Mr. Gonzalez contracted for and received payment from the property owner for stucco repair at 8970 Malibu St., Unit 1001, Naples, Florida. The stucco repair also commenced without a permit for which one was required. Mr. Gonzalez is in violation of Collier County Code of Laws and Ordinances Section 22-201-2, which states, in pertinent part, that is misconduct for the holder of a Collier County Certificate of Competency to contract to do work outside the scope of their competency, as listed on their Competency Card and as defined in this ordinance, or as restricted by the Contractors’ Licensing Board. Mr. Gonzalez also is in violation of Collier County Code of Laws and Ordinances Section 22- 201-18, which states, in pertinent part, that is misconduct for the holder of a Collier County Certificate of Competency to proceed on any job without obtaining applicable permits or inspections from the City Building and Zoning Division or the County Building Review and Permitting Department. Mr. Gonzalez said he had no opening statement. Chairman Lantz asked Investigator Broughton to present his case. Investigator Broughton testified that on June 27, 2022, the Collier County Licensing Department received a phone complaint from contractor Jim Zanke about unpermitted work at 8970 Malibu St., Unit 1001, Naples, FL. Upon investigation, it was confirmed that Master Gutters Inc. contracted to do stucco work at 8970 Malibu St., Unit 1001, Naples. It also was confirmed that Master Gutters Inc. had a standing contract dated February 2, 2021, with Olé at Lely Resort for construction repairs. The construction contract states that Master Gutters Inc. would be paid $55 per hour, plus 10% for materials and other job-related expenses. It also was confirmed with the owner of Master Gutters Inc., Mr. Robert Gonzalez, that his company was doing the stucco repair work at 8970 Malibu St., Unit 1001, Naples, and that his company would be paid approximately $5,000 for the stucco repair work upon completion. It was revealed that stucco repairs on other units within Olé (Condominiums) at Lely Resort were contracted for and payment received by Master Gutters Inc. On June 28, 2022, while on site, I observed fresh stucco work on the second-floor building of 8970 Malibu St., Unit 1001. A review of the Collier County CityView database revealed no building permit was issued for the scope of work. On June 28, 2022, Collier County Building Official Mr. Robert Moore reviewed a photo of the stucco installation and determined a permit was required. On June 28, 2022, a Stop-Work Order was posted at the subject address. Chairman Lantz asked Mr. Gonzalez if he had any defense. Mr. Gonzalez said he had no excuse. Chairman Lantz asked if he was admitting guilt. Mr. Gonzalez said he was. December 21, 2022 12 Mr. Allen made a motion accept Roberto Gonzalez’s admission of guilt on Count 1 and Count 2, working outside the scope of his Certificate of Competency and working without a permit. Second by Mr. Nolton. The motion passed unanimously, 7-0. Mr. Gonzalez was found guilty on both counts. Supervisor Crotts said no restitution was required. Mr. Joslin made a motion to close the public hearing. Second by Mr. Allen. The motion passed unanimously, 7-0. Attorney Noell said the range of disciplinary sanctions that can be imposed is on page 416. Supervisor Crotts said county staff have a recommendation. He and Investigator Broughton met with Mr. Gonzalez on Monday and he realized what he did was wrong. He’s never appeared before the Board before and assured us this will not occur again. We recommend assessing a $1,000 fine on Count 1, payable within 60 days. Failure to pay will result in automatic revocation of his license. We also recommend 12 months of probation, which will be lifted if probation continues without incident. The same is recommended for Count 2. Chairman Lantz asked if this license would go away in July. Supervisor Crotts said this would be part of a Specialty Construction License, which won’t go away because it’s listed with the state. Chairman Lantz asked if probation would be concurrent. Supervisor Crotts said it would. Chairman Lantz noted that there were other addresses involved and asked if there were other counts. Supervisor Crotts said it was a single address. Mr. Joslin made a motion to accept the staff’s recommendation and to fine Roberto Gonzalez/Master Gutters Inc. $1,000 on two counts ($2,000), which is payable within 60 days, and impose 12 months of probation on each count, to be served concurrently. Failure to pay the fines will result in revocation of his license. Second by Mr. Allen. The motion passed unanimously, 7-0. Chairman Lantz said the Board can now move on to findings of fact. Upon consideration of all testimony received under oath, evidence received and arguments presented by the parties during the public hearing, the Board issues the following findings and conclusions:  Service of the Administrative Complaint and notice was legal, sufficiently provided and in compliance with the applicable law.  The Respondent is the holder of the license as set forth in the Administrative Complaint.  The Respondent was present at the hearing and was not represented by counsel.  The Board has jurisdiction over the Respondent and subject matter raised in the Administrative Complaint.  The Respondent committed the violations set forth in Counts 1 and 2 of the Administrative Complaint. December 21, 2022 Therefore, by a vote of 7-0, the Respondent is found guilty of both violations set forth in Count 1 and Count 2 of Administrative Complaint 2022-12 and the Board imposes the following sanctions against the Respondent: • Count 1. A fine of$1,000 to be paid within 60 days and 12 months of probation. • Count 2. An additional $1,000 fine to be paid within 60 days and 12 months of probation, to run concurrently. • If the fines are not paid within 60 days, the license will be suspended. This concludes the order of the Board in this matter. 11. NEXT MEETING DATE: WEDNESDAY,January 18, 2023 Commissioners' Chambers, Third Floor, Administrative Building F, Collier County Government Center, 3299 E. Tamiami Trail, Naples, FL Mr. Nolton made a motion to adjourn. Second by Ms. Hunt. The motion passed unanimously, 7-0. There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned at 10:35 a.m. Collier County Contractors' Licensing Board / _7 Kyle Lantz, Board airmail These minu s we ap roved by the Chairman or Vice-Chairman of the Contractors'Licensing Board on //J$i 9 , (check one) as submitted as amended 13