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CLB Minutes 02/19/2025 1 COLLIER COUNTY CONTRACTORS LICENSING BOARD Feb. 19, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. Board of County Commission Chambers Collier County Government Center 3299 Tamiami Trail East, 3rd Floor, Naples, FL 34112 Todd Allen, Chairman Kyle E. Lantz, Vice Chair Stephen M. Jaron Terry Jerulle (excused) Matthew Nolton Robert P. Meister, III (excused) Richard E. Joslin, Jr. Jennifer Cassidy Kevin Johnson OTHERS PRESENT Patrick Neale, Attorney for Contractors Licensing Board Ryan Cathey, Code Enforcement Ronald Tomasko, Attorney for Collier County Timothy Crotts, Assistant Division Director, Code Enforcement Division of CLB Michael Bogert, Collier County Contracting Licensing Supervisor Greg St. Jean, Collier County Licensing Investigator Any person who decides to appeal a decision of the Contractor Licensing Board will need a record of the proceedings pertaining thereto, and therefore may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based, Neither Collier County nor the Tourist Development Council shall be responsible for providing this record. 1. ROLL CALL Michael Bogert, Collier County Code Enforcement, Div. of Contractor Licensing 2. ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS Michael Bogert 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Richard Joslin motioned to approve the Agenda with above changes Steven Jaron seconded Motion passed 7-0 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Jan. 22, 2025 Richard Joslin made the motion to approve the Minutes Matthew Nolton seconded Motion passed 7-0 2 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS Michael Bogert No Public Comments 6. DISCUSSION None 7. REPORTS None Chairman Allen We have a stipulation Matthew Nolton motioned to open public hearing Richard Joslin seconded Motion passed 7-0 PUBLIC HEARING Greg St. Jean, Investigator Introduced the stipulation and settlement for 2025-01 Abner Valderez and offered the packet to the Board Chairman Allen motioned to approve the acceptance of the packet Kyle Lantz seconded Motion passed 7-0 Michael Bogert Stipulation and settlement of $3000.00 paid within 60 days by the respondent. Failure to pay within 60 days, his license will be revoked. He is on probation for 12 months as well. Mr. Silverfield represented the respondent. Respondent has signed the stipulation. Richard Joslin motioned to approve the stipulation Steven Jaron seconded Motion passed 7-0 8. NEW BUSINESS A. Order of the Board Kyle Lantz motioned for the Chairman to sign the Orders of the Board Matthew Nolton seconded Motion passed 7-0 B. Michael Resnick, Expert Installations USA, LLC Review of Experience for Residential Contractor • Mr. Resnick appeared before the Board Dec. 20, 2023, and the license was declined due to inexperience of 48 months relating to new home builds. • He worked for Green Coast Homes, Inc. since then on small jobs installing screens, shutters, pool cages, supervising home building and remodeling. 3 • He has extensive home building experience in New Jersey. Matthew Nolton motioned to give a probationary license Chairman Allen seconded Motion passed 6-1 Kyle Lantz was a nay C. Randy Prueitt, Prueitt Construction, LLC Review of Experience Currently not present D. Paul Shulick, Adirondack Equities, LLC dba Studio St. James Review of Experience Cabinet Installation Contractor • Mr. Shulick dates of employment are from June 2012 to December 2021. Mr. Shulick’s scope of work is listed as sales, design, order and oversee installation; no actual installation performed. Verification and construction experience number two, submitted by Sandra Soof, CFO for Eggman, U-S-A-L-L-C and unlicensed Florida entity. • Dates of employment are from November 8th, 2022, to present. • Scope of work is designing, selling and installing Eggerman Cabinetry in approximately 15 homes in 26 months. Kyle Lantz motioned to approve license Matthew Nolton seconded Motion passed 7-0 E. Lucas Dayrell Desouze, Journeyman Electrical Review of Experience • The journeyman electrician license requires 48 months experience as an apprentice. Mr. Desouze submitted construction experience by Jacob Fetzner, Manager, Titan Electrical Services with a State License Jan. 25, 2024, to present. • Experience in Massachusetts was Oct. 2020 till Dec. 2023. • No 3-phase experience Kyle Lantz motioned to deny application Richard Joslin seconded Motion passed 7-0 F. Jacob Daniel Peplow, Best Garden Landscape Services LLC Review of Experience Not Present G. Erika Perez Lopez, Molcajete Painting LLC Review of Credit and Experience Painting Contractor License • Dates of employment are March 20th, 2020, to April 30th, 2023. Scope of work listed includes instructing and managing three to seven painters on repaint projects, verification and construction experience number two, submitted by Elias Mayor, owner and qualifier for expo painting LLC, Cottier County license number of 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 4 9 7. • Dates of employment are May 3rd, 2022, to June 15th, 2023. Scope of work listed includes instructing five to seven painters on a repeat project based on the information received at the staff. 4 • Credit score 636 due to joint credit card being paid late in July 2024. • Ms. Lopez described the painting processes proficiently. Richard Joslin motioned to approve the license Kyle Lantz seconded Motion passed 7-0 H. Carlos Vladimir May Avila, Vladimir Bobcat and Nursery Services, Inc. Review of Experience and Credit for 2 license application • The application is for an excavation contractor and a demolition or wrecking contractor license, and he is also here for review of credit. Both licenses require 36 months of experience in their respective trades. • The credit score is 614. Debt collections have been settled and there is a settlement offer with the Yamaha. • He has worked in demolition for the past 10 years in Florida Chairman Allen motioned to approve the license on a probationary status until that the debt is settled within 6 months and the demolition experience is shared with the County. Richard Joslin seconded Motion passed 7-0 I. Jeremiah Rivera, Journeyman Electrical Review of Experience • Documents show the following verification and construction experience submitted by Jacob Fetzner, VP of Residential for Titan Electrical Services of Southwest Florida LLC, state of Florida license EC 13006433. • Dates of employment listed are January 11th, 2021, to present. Scope of work is listed as managing large custom home electrical projects with lighting controls, generators, and other low voltage systems. • Mr. Rivera does not have any 3-phase experience. Chairman Allen motioned to deny the application Kyle Lantz seconded Motion passed 7-0 J. Angelo William Loturco, Kingsway Pressure Cleaning & Non-Pressure Roof Cleaning LLC dba Kingsway Paver Sealing Review of Experience • Mr. Loturco has submitted applications for the issuance of a license as a ceiling and stripping contractor and a roof coating, roof painting and roof cleaning contractor. Both of which require 24 months of experience in their respective trades. • Documents show five undated and non-notarized letters of recommendation from customers who state work sealing pavers, exterior cleaning, soft washes on residential and commercial roofs and pressure cleaning. • He has an unpaid fine for unlicensed advertising for $2000. Kyle Lantz motioned to approve the license after the citations are paid Stephen Jaron seconded Motion passed 7-0 F. Jacob Daniel Peplow, Best Garden Landscape Services 5 Review of Experience • Mr. Peplow has submitted an application for a landscape contractor’s license. • Experience shows a personal resume with employment history from November 2023 to present. Scope of work listed shows, lawn care, rocks, sod, plants, hedges, paving block units, retaining walls, tree trimming and palm tree removal. • Two commercial customer reference letters indicating working together for years. Scope of work listed only shows tree trimming. One personal customer reference letter indicating working together for two years. Scope of work listed shows pruning, lawn care, seasonal planting, and tree installation. • Mr. Peplow states that he must have put something incorrectly because he’s been working since 2021, 2022. Kyle Lantz motioned to approve the license Richard Joslin seconded Motion passed 7-0 9. OLD BUSINESS A. Leydy Hernandez, Ontime Painting of SWFL, Inc. Remove License Restriction Ryan Cathey This license was previously approved by Assistant Director Timothy Crotts with a restriction for interior painting only. The applicant's here today to provide additional experience to show her experience for the exterior portion. Restrictions on licenses approved Timothy Crotts can only be removed by the Licensing Board. • Ms. Hernandez demonstrated to the Board that she was experienced with exterior application processes. Matthew Nolton motioned to approve the restriction on the license Kyle Lantz seconded Motion passed 7-0 B. Raul Irigoyen, AAH All About Homes, Inc. Probation and Credit Review Not Present C. Juan Manual Maciel, FTL familia Tree and Landscape, Inc. Probation Review, Credit Ryan Cathey This was previously before the Board on October 18th, 2023. There were set of parameters the applicant was advised of. We have not received a credit report, a score over 660. The Applicant is here to address some of the credit issues. Mr. Irigoyen • I've been making the minimum payments on credit cards. I got behind on one mortgage payment in December and I’ve been trying to grow the business. • I've acquired three new pieces of equipment, another vehicle. I believe my credit score is 580. • I have completed the 14-hour financial responsibility course. 6 Matthew Nolton motioned to adopt the County’s recommendation to renew the probation for a 12- month period and to submit a credit score of over 660 Richard Joslin seconded Motion passed 7-0 B. Raul Irigoyen, AAH All About Homes, Inc. Probation Review, Credit Not Present Ryan Cathey • Mr. Irigoyen’s probation period to obtain a credit score of 660 has expired so we need to suspend the license. Chairman Allen motioned to suspend the license Kyle Lantz seconded Motion passed 7-0 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS B. 2025-03 Roman Raab, Project Blue Lines Corp, CEMIS20240003900 Greg St. Jean, Collier County Contract Licensing Investigator • I would like to enter the preamble in packet. The hearing preamble was given to and read by the Respondent. Matthew Nolton motioned to accept the packet Kyle Lantz seconded Motion passed 7-0 Greg St. Jean • The respondent Roman Raab, State of Florida licensed Certified Building Contractor with the Collier County issuance number of 2023 00000 247 is the qualifier for and owner of Project Blue Lines Corp. which contracted for and received payments to do interior renovations at 700 Bentwood Circle Unite 101 on April 26th, 2024. • Mr. Raab was advised that Collier County Code of Laws and ordinances, section 22-201 subsection 2, which in pertinent part states that willfully violating the applicable building codes or laws of the State, City, or County, he was given 30 days to resolve the expired permit and the failed inspection. • Collier County code of Laws and Ordinances, section 22-201 subsection 2, which in pertinent part states that willfully violating the applicable building codes on February 18th, 2025. • A review of permit number PR MFH 2023 0414649 showed it was reactivated on February 18th, 2025, also on February 18th, 2025. • A review of that permit number shows that the failed 524 electrical file inspection remains. • Mr. Raab is in violation of Collier County code of Laws and Ordinances, section 22-20 subsection 2, which in pertinent part states that willfully violating the applicable building codes or laws of the state, city, or Collier County shall constitute misconduct and grounds for discipline. Roman Raab • I am contesting the violation and requesting a continuation of the hearing. Mr. St. Jean said that a line item is missing from the documents submitted by our PE Engineering firm. Timothy Crotts • Some electrical issues where improper wiring was used. The County has said they would accept an engineer's letter stating they have seen that the improper wiring has been replaced. o The County would then push this forward through the next phases of finishing the permit. o However, the documentation submitted by the engineers does not contain that language. Kyle Lantz motioned to continue the hearing to the next meeting Richard Joslin seconded Richard Joslin rescinded his second Motionfailed Tom Hay, Property Owner . I have a photo of the small wallthat was accidentally removed.o This team lied to your inspectors and said the only work that they ever did was small rewiring for sconces and ceiling lights. They were not denied access for a year. We have a total track record of dishonesty and non-compliance since 2023 for which there is a lawsuit pending. Chairman Allen o The photo has been reviewed by the Respondent with no objection to it being entered as evidence. Chairman Allen motioned to accept the photo into evidence Richard Joslin seconded Motion passed 7-0 Matthew Nolton motioned to continue this until the next meeting even if it is abated or the CO is issued, the Respondent will still be brought before the Board for us to do a finding on the willful violation Chairman Allen seconded Motion passed 7-0 11.NEXT MEETING DATE Wednesday, Mar. 19, 2025 Collier County Government Center Third Floor 12. MEETING ADJOURNED Chairman Allen motioned to adjoum Kyle Lantz seconded Motion passed 7-0 There being no further business for the good of The County, the Contractors' Licensing Board meeting wos adjourned at 11:07 a.m. COLLIER CO G BOARD as presented or amended 7 llen