CLB Agenda 08/20/2025COLLIER COUNTY
Contractors Licensing Board
Board of County Commissioners
AGENDA
Board of County Commission Chambers
Collier County Government Center
3299 Tamiami Trail East, 3rd Floor
Naples, FL 34112
August 20, 2025
9:00 AM
Todd Allen, Chair
Kyle E. Lantz, Vice-Chair
Stephen M. Jaron
Matthew Nolton
Robert P. Meister, III
Richard E. Joslin, Jr.
Jennifer Cassidy
Terry Jerulle
Kevin Johnson
NOTICE: All persons wishing to speak on Agenda items must register prior to presentation of the Agenda item to
be addressed. All registered speakers will receive up to three (3) minutes unless the time is adjusted by the
chairman.
Any person who decides to appeal a decision of this Board will need a record of the proceeding 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.
If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you
are entitled, at no cost to you, the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Collier County Facilities
Management Division located at 3335 East Tamiami Trail, Suite 1, Naples, Florida, 34112-5356, (239) 252-8380;
assisted listening devices for the hearing impaired are available in the Facilities Management Division.
1. Roll Call
2. Additions or Deletions
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Approval of Minutes
4.A. July 16, 2025 (2025-2558)
5. Public Comments
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6. Discussion
6.A. Hurricane Preparedness - Emergency Certificates of Competency. (2025-2559)
7. Reports
8. New Business
8.A. Orders of the Board_3 (2025-2560)
9. Old Business
9.A. 2024-15_CEMIS20240004396_ Nova Homes of South Florida Inc.
(2025-2561)
9.B. Juan Carlos Lopez Lopez_Huistas Infinite Masonary LLC_Probation review – credit.
(2025-2563)
10. Public Hearings
10.A. 2025-11_Norman Dopfer_Roman Roofing Inc_CEMIS20250004315.
(2025-2562)
10.B. 2025-09_Peter Kallie_Kaltin Construction Inc_CEMIS20250002654.
(2025-2608)
10.C. 2025-12_Patrick Antoine_Evolve Construction LLC_CEMIS20250001933. (2025-2673)
11. Next Meeting Date
11.A. September 17, 2025 (2025-2674)
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COLLIER COUNTY
CONTRACTORS LICENSING BOARD
July 16, 2025 – 9:00 a.m.
Board of County Commission Chambers
Collier County Government Center
3299 Tamiami Trail East, 3rd Floor, Naples, FL 34112
Board Members Present:
Todd Allen, Chairman
Kyle E. Lantz, Vice Chair
Stephen M. Jaron
Terry Jerulle
Matthew Nolton
Robert P. Meister, III
Richard E. Joslin, Jr.
Jennifer Cassidy
Excused Absences:
Kevin Johnson
Terry Jerulle
OTHERS PRESENT
Patrick Neale, Attorney for Contractors Licensing Board
Ryan Cathey, Code Enforcement
Courtney DaSilva, Attorney for Collier County
Michael Bogert, Collier County Contracting Licensing Supervisor
Any person who decides to appeal a decision of the Contractors 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 Contractors Licensing Board
shall be responsible for providing this record.
1. ROLL CALL
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Michael Bogert, Collier County Code Enforcement, Div. of Contractor Licensing
2. ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS
Presented by Michael Bogert
Item 10A continued
Item 10B removed due to issue resolution
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion: Richard Joslin
Seconded: Kyle Lantz
Vote: Passed unanimously (8–0)
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Meeting Date: June 18, 2025
Motion: Matthew Nolton
Seconded: Kyle Lantz
Vote: Passed unanimously (8–0)
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Michael Bogert
No Public Comments
6. DISCUSSION
None
7. REPORTS
None
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8. NEW BUSINESS
Michael Bogert
A. Orders of the Board
Richard Joslin motioned for the Chairman to sign the Orders of the Board
Kyle Lantz seconded
Motion passed 8-0
B. Matthew Austin – Application Review for Registered General Contractor License
Applicant: Matthew Austin
License Type Sought: Registered General Contractor
Background: Mr. Austin holds active licenses in Alabama and submitted 3 affidavits
from Corterra Construction LLC senior staff, plus 3 letters of recommendation.
Discussion Details:
• Mr. Austin testified to 15 years of experience in commercial and residential
construction and holds a Master’s degree in Building Construction.
• He claimed experience with multi-family residential projects, hospitals, and a 25-
story and 14-story building in Georgia and Florida.
• Upon questioning by board members including Terry Jerulle and Todd Allen,
Mr. Austin acknowledged he had limited hands-on experience with structural
elements such as:
o Foundation types
o Pilings
o Structural steel
o Post-tension systems
Concerns Raised:
• Todd Allen emphasized that the license Mr. Austin applied for would authorize
him to manage complex structural construction projects.
• Terry Jerulle asked technical questions about how structural loads are
determined, what constitutes structural systems, and foundation details — Mr.
Austin struggled to provide specifics.
Board’s Conclusion:
• There was consensus that while Mr. Austin had high-level project management
experience, he lacked sufficient direct structural experience required for a
Registered General Contractor license.
Outcome:
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• Mr. Austin voluntarily withdrew his application.
• He expressed intent to reapply for a Registered Residential Contractor license,
which staff indicated may be more appropriate for his background.
C. Luis Gerardo Gomez – Application Review for Residential Swimming Pool
Contractor License
Applicant: Luis Gerardo Gomez
License Type Sought: Registered Residential Swimming Pool Contractor
Background:
• Mr. Gomez is a certified General Contractor in Florida.
• He submitted a letter from Max Guerra of MG Engineering, 15 pool project
photos, and permitting records.
• He did not provide affidavits from licensed pool contractors.
Discussion Highlights:
• Mr. Gomez explained he subcontracts licensed tradespeople (plumbers,
electricians, finishers) for pool construction while overseeing the full process.
• Todd Allen and Richard Joslin debated whether subcontracting work qualifies
as "experience" under the ordinance.
• The board reviewed Florida statutes, which state:
o General contractors may build the shell of a pool but cannot finish,
equip, or service it without a pool contractor license.
o Experience must be validated through affidavits or college credits
(Gomez submitted neither).
Board Debate:
• Terry Jerulle and others expressed concern that accepting oversight alone as
experience could dilute licensure standards.
• Kyle Lantz mentioned the law currently prohibits general contractors from
completing pools using subcontractors alone.
Outcome:
• Despite lack of affidavits, a motion to approve the license passed unanimously.
• Mr. Gomez was granted a Residential Swimming Pool Contractor License.
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D. Jose Jimenez – Application Review for Electrical Contractor License
Applicant: Jose Jimenez
License Type Sought: Registered Electrical Contractor
Interpreter Present: His daughter, Lauren Jimenez
Background:
• Jose submitted affidavits and recommendations from Pedro Lycourt, owner of
PL Electrical Contractor LLC.
• Dates of employment: 2011 – Present.
Discussion Highlights:
• With help from his daughter, Mr. Jimenez demonstrated deep technical
knowledge in:
o Rough and finish electrical work
o Commercial and residential wiring
o EMT conduit installations
o Generator installations
o Service upgrades (200A to 400A)
o Reading and creating riser diagrams
• Mr. Jimenez was initially nervous but gained confidence as he spoke directly to
board members.
• He stated that while his general English is limited, he reads electrical plans
fluently and leads crews independently.
Key Exchanges:
• Stephen Jaron asked about reading riser diagrams — Jose responded fluently
and in technical detail.
• Terry Jerulle and Richard Joslin were impressed by his clarity and professional
experience.
Outcome:
• Motion to approve license passed unanimously.
• Mr. Jimenez was granted a Registered Electrical Contractor License.
E. Diego Benjamin Paredes – Application Review for Registered Building
Contractor License
Applicant: Diego Benjamin Paredes
License Type Sought: Registered Building Contractor
Background:
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• Mr. Paredes previously applied but was denied due to insufficient structural
experience.
• This reapplication included 2 new affidavits and 5 letters of recommendation.
Discussion Highlights:
• Mr. Paredes cited his work with Acadian Builders, including a food truck park
project where he claims involvement from start to finish.
• He described:
o Pouring slabs
o Installing rebar
o Framing and truss work
o Project management duties
Board Concerns:
• Terry Jerulle asked him to describe — in technical detail — the difference
between structural and non-structural walls and framing processes.
• Mr. Paredes offered vague responses and struggled to provide the level of detail
expected for someone supervising building construction.
Conclusion:
• Board members questioned whether his experience truly qualified him for a
license that includes full responsibility for structural integrity and framing
systems.
Outcome:
• Motion by Richard Joslin to deny the application
• Seconded by Kyle Lantz
• Vote: Passed 8–0
9. OLD BUSINESS
A. Juan Carlos Lopez – Probation Review (Credit Compliance)
Background:
• Mr. Lopez was placed on 1-year probation in June 2024 and ordered to:
o Submit documentation showing paid collections or payment plans within
30 days.
o Submit a credit report showing a score of 660+ within the year.
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Hearing Details:
• Mr. Lopez testified that his credit score is 652.
• He claimed to have completed the credit check recently but did not submit a
formal report to the board.
• He admitted he did not provide the collections documentation within the 30-day
window as required.
Board Concerns:
• Kyle Lantz and Stephen Jaron noted:
o The order clearly required documentation, and Mr. Lopez did not comply.
o He had a full year to submit the required credit report.
o Verbal reports are insufficient for compliance.
Legal Advice:
• Patrick Neale advised that the license could be suspended until full
documentation is submitted.
Outcome:
• Motion by Richard Joslin to suspend the license
• Seconded by Kyle Lantz
• Vote: Passed 8–0
• Mr. Lopez may avoid another hearing if he provides documentation showing a
660+ credit score before the next board meeting.
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
11. NEXT MEETING DATE
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Collier County Government Center, 3rd Floor, Board Chambers
12. MEETING ADJOURNED
Chairman Allen motioned to adjourn
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There being no further business for the good of The County, the Contractors’ Licensing
Board meeting was adjourned at 10:09 a.m.
COLLIER COUNTY
CONTRACTORS’ LICENSING BOARD
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Chairman Todd Allen
The Minutes were approved
as presented___________________
or amended____________________
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Created: 2025-06-23 09:16:40 [EST]
(Supp. No. 119)
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Sec. 22-190. Emergency restricted certificates of competency.
In the event of a declaration of a state of emergency in Collier County by the Collier County Board of County
Commissioners or in the City by the City Council, in which substantial damage has occurred to buildings and
structures so as to cause a shortage of available persons and firms/entities in the contracting trades for which there
are Collier County/City Certificates of Competency, the Contractors' Licensing Board is hereby authorized to:
(1) Declare an emergency contracting trade shortage of designated categories of contractors and/or
subcontractors listed in this article. This declaration shall be for a period of time not to exceed six months.
(2) Authorize the contractor licensing supervisor to prepare and regulate the selection of contractors and/or
sub-contractors from other jurisdictions whose licensing requirements are substantially comparable to
those licensed in Collier County and issue temporary licenses to those contractors for a period of time
not to exceed the declaration of emergency. The contractors selected must be licensed in jurisdictions
whose testing and licensing requirements have been predetermined by the contractors' licensing board
to be substantially comparable to the Collier County requirements.
(Ord. No. 90-105, § 2.11; Ord. No. 92-61, § 2; Ord. No. 99-45, § 2.11—2.11.2, 6-8-99; Ord. No. 2002-21, § 1(2.11),
5-14-02; Ord. No. 06-46, § 1(2.11.2))
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CONTRACTORS' LICENSING BOARD
coLltER COUNTY, FLORTDA
ORDER TO PAY CIVIL PENALTY
Anthony lvlendez
17409 Braddock road
Fort Myers, FL 33967
CLB Agenda Date: 812012025
05/21l25. to Anthonv Mendez. in the amount of $'1.000.00, within 10 days of issuance
of the Citation, THE PENALTY HAS NOT BEEN PAID. Per Section a89.127(5) (g),
Florida Statutes, the violator is hereby ORDERED to pay that penalty in full within 15
days from the date of mailing a copy of the ORDER to the violatods address as noted on
the Citation. lf the penalty is not paid in full within 15. days, this ORDER may be recorded
in the public records of Collier County and thereafter shall constitute a lien against any
real or personal property owned by the violator. After 3 months from the filing of any such
lien which remains unpaid, the Contractor Licensing Board may authorize the County
Attorney to foreclose on the lien.
CHAIRMAN
Todd Allen
Print Name
Code Enforcement Supervisor
lVlichael Bogert
For Contractor Licensing Board
. lf the 15th dav falls on a Saturdav. Sundav or holidav, the entire fine must be paid no
later than 4:00P.M. on the Countt's next business day following that weekend br holiday
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency
Pursuant to Section 489.127 , Florida Statutes, Operations and Regulatory l\,4anagement
DepartmenuLicensing Section issued Citation No. 12211 CECV20250006147 on
DATE:-
Attorney to the CLB
PATRICK NEALE
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CONTRACTORS' LICENSING BOARD
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
ORDER TO PAY CIVIL PENALTY
Anthony It/endez
17409 Braddock Road
Fort [\/yers, FL 33967
CLB Agenda Oalei 8l2Ol2O25
Pursuant to Section 489.127 , Florida Statutes, Operations and Regulatory Management
DepartmenUlicensing Section issued Citation No. 12210 CEUL20250006'146 on
05/21125. to Anthonv Mendez. in the amount of $1.000.00, within 10 days of issuance
of the Citation, THE PENALW HAS NOT BEEN PAID. Per Section a89.127 (5) (g),
Florida Statutes, the violator is hereby ORDERED to pay that penalty in full within 15
days from the date of mailing a copy of the ORDER to the violator's address as noted on
the Citation. lf the penalty is not paid in full within 15. days, this ORDER may be recorded
in the public records of Collier County and thereafter shall constitute a lien against any
real or personal property owned by the violator. After 3 months from the filing of any such
lien which remains unpaid, the Contractor Licensing Board may authorize the County
Attorney to foreclose on the lien.
DATE
CHAIRIVAN
Todd Allen
Print Name
Code Enforcement Supervisor
Michael Bogert
For Contractor Licensing Board
. lf the 1Sth day falls on a Saturday, Sunday or holiday, the entire fine must be paid no
later than 4:00P.I\il. on the Countfs next bisiness day'following that weekend br holiday
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency
Attorney to the CLB
PATRICK NEALE
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CONTRACTORS' LICENSING BOARD
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
ORDER TO PAY CIVIL PENALTY
Jeffrey lVains
974 Coconut Cir W
Naples, FL 34104
CLB Agenda Dale: 812012025
Pursuant to Section 489.127, Florida Statutes, Operations and Regulatory Management
DepartmenULicensing Section issued Citation No. 12212 CEUL20250006046 on
05/22125, to Jeffrev Mains. in the amount of $1.000.00, within 10 days of issuance of
the Citation, THE PENALTY HAS NOT BEEN PAID. Per Section 489.127 (5) (g), Florida
Sfatufes, the violator is hereby ORDERED to pay that penalty in full within 15 days from
the date of mailing a copy of the ORDER to the violator's address as noted on the
Citation. lf the penalty is not paid in full within 15. days, this ORDER may be recorded in
the public records of Collier County and thereafter shall constitute a lien against any real
or personal property owned by the violator. After 3 months from the filing of any such lien
which remains unpaid, the Contractor Licensing Board may authorize the County
Attorney to foreclose on the lien.
DATE
CHAIRMAN
Todd Allen
Attorney to the CLB
PATRICK NEALE Code Enforcement Supervisor
l\ilichael Bogert
For Contractor Licensing Board
- lf the 15tn day falls on a Saturday, Sundav or holidav. the entire flne must be oaid no
later than 4:00 P.M. on the County's next blsiness day following that weekend br holiday
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency
Print Name
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CONTRACTORS' LICENSING BOARD
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
Petitioner,
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Case No: 2024-15
License No. 28576
MAHARAI DACOSTA,
NOVA HOMES OF SOUTH FLORIDA INC
Respondent
THIS CAUSE came on for public hearing before the Contractors' Licensing Board
(hereafter Board) on September 18,2024, for consideration of the Administrative
Complaint filed against MAHARAI DACOSTA, qualifier of record for NOVA HOMES OF
SOUTH FLORIDA lNC, hereinafterthe "Respondent". The Board having at said hearing
heard testimony under oath, received evidence, and heard arguments respective to all
appropriate matters, thereupon issues its Findings of Fact, conclusions of Law, and order
of the Board as follows:
1. That Respondent is licensed as a LICENSE OF GENERAL Contractor and the
qualifier of record for NOVA HOMES OF SOUTH FLORIDA INC'
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ORDER
FINDINGS OF FACT
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2. fhat the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, is the
complainant in this mafter.
3. That the Board has jurisdiction over the Respondent and the Respondent was
present with attorney Cary Goggin at the public hearing.
4. Service of the Complaint and all notices required by the Code of Laws and
Ordinances of Collier County, Florida, have been properly issued in accordance with
Section 22-201 oI lhe Code of Laws and Ordinances of Collier County, Florida. However
Mr. Goggin challenged the Notice of Hearing as issued as not having a valid date on the
notice.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
1. Collier County has jurisdiction over this matter and the Respondent
Based on the foregoing Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and pursuant to
the authority granted in Chapter 489, Florida Statutes, and the Code of Laws and
Ordinances of Collier County, Florida, by a vote of 6 in favor and 1 opposed, a majority
vote of the Board members present and voting, the Board orders this hearing to be re-
noticed for the October 2024 Conlractor Licensing hearing
The Respondent, any other party, the chairman of the contractors' Licensing
Board, the contractors' Licensing Board as a body, or the assistant county attorney who
tried the case may request a rehearing of any decision of the Contractors' Licensing
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ORDER OF THE BOARD
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Board. A request for rehearing shall be in writing and shall be filed with staff and a copy
thereof should be delivered to all other parties within twenty (20) days from the date of
mailing or other method of delivery to the Respondent(s) of the Board's written decision.
A request for rehearing must be based only on the ground that the decision was
contrary to the evidence or that the hearing involved an error on a ruling of law that was
fundamental to the decision of the Board. The written request for rehearing must specify
the precise reasons therefore. The decision of the Board that is the subject of the
rehearing request will remain in effect throughout the rehearing procedure unless the
Board orders otherwise.
The Board will make a determination as to whether or not to rehear the matter and
its decision shall be made at a public meeting, which will be reduced to writing and mailed
to the interested parties within 21 days after the determination is made. lf the Contractors'
Licensing Board determlnes it will grant a rehearing, it may:
a. Schedule a hearing where the parties will be given the opportunity of
presenting evidence or argument limited by the Board to the specific reasons for which
the rehearing was granted; or
b. Modify or reverse its prior decision, without receiving further evidence,
providing thatthe change is based on a finding thatthe priordecision of the Board resulted
from a ruling on a question of law that the Board had been informed by its counsel was
an erroneous ruling and which ruling could affect the substantive decision.
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The parties are further notified that upon the timely filing of a Notice of Appeal
within thirty (30) days you may have the decision of the Board reviewed pursuant to the
procedure set out herein. The Respondent may appeal a decision of the Board to the
Collier County Circuit Court. Such an appeal shall not be a hearing de novo but shall be
limited to appellate review of the record created before the Board. Any appeal shall be
filed with the Circuit Court and served on the parties within thirty (30) days of the mailing
of the decision of the Board under the Code of Laws and Ordinances of Collier County,
Florida, Section 22-202(9)(9).lf there has been a re-hearing request granted, the appeal
shall be filed with the Circuit Court and served on the parties within thirty (30) days of the
mailing of the re-hearing decision under Code of Laws and Ordinances of Collier County,
Florida, Section 22-205.
ln the event that the Respondent elects to appeal, a verbatim record and transcript
of the proceedings will be necessary. lt shall be the sole responsibility of said party to
ensure that a record is made from which a transcript may be prepared which includes the
testimony upon which an appeal may be taken. Neither Collier County nor the Board has
any responsibility to provide a verbatim record transcript of the proceedings.
ln accordance with Section 489.131(7) (c) and (d), Florida Statutes, the disciplined
contractor, the complainant, or the Department of Buslness and Professional Regulation
may challenge the Board's recommended penalty to the State Construction lndustry
Licensing Board. Such challenge must be filed within sixty (60) days of the issuance of
the recommended penalty to the State Construction lndustry Licensing Board in
Tallahassee, Florida. lf challenged, there is a presumptive finding of probable cause and
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the case may proceed before the State Board without the need for a probable cause
hearing.
Failure of the disciplined contractor, the complainant, or the Department of
Business and Professional Regulation to challenge the Board's recommended penalty
within the time period set forth herein will constitute a waiver of the right to a hearing
before the State Construction lndustry Licensing Board and be deemed as an admission
of the violation such that the penalty recommended will become a final order according
to the procedures developed by State Board rule without further State Board action.
Pursuant to Section 120.59, Florida Statutes, the parties are hereby notified that
they may thereafter appeal the Final Order of the State Board by filing one copy of a
Notice of Appeal with the Clerk of the Department of Business and Professional
Regulation, Northwood Centre, 1940 Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0792,
and by filing the filing fee and one copy of the Notice of Appeal with the appropriate District
Court of Appeal within thirty (30) days of the effective date of said State Board Order.
ORDERED by the Contractors' Licensing Board e e the 18th day of
September, 2024.
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ontractors ,Li
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a hue and correct copy of the above and foregoing
Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order of the Board has been furnished to the
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Board
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Respondent; and Tim Crotts, Licensing Compliance Supervisor,2800 North Horseshoe
Drive, Naples, FL 34103,on this 2/s-day of (1a;erit;z ,2024.
Secretary / Contractors' Licensing
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CONTRACTORS’ LICENSING BOARD
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS )
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA )
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vs. ) License No. 28576
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MAHARAI DACOSTA, )
d/b/a NOVA HOMES OF SOUTH FLORIDA
INC
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Respondent )
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AMENDED ORDER
THIS CAUSE came on for public hearing before the Contractors' Licensing Board
(hereafter Board) on October 16, 2024, for consideration of the Administrative Complaint
filed against MAHARAI DACOSTA, qualifier of record for NOVA HOMES OF SOUTH
FLORIDA INC, hereinafter the “Respondent”. The Board having at said hearing heard
testimony under oath, received evidence, and heard arguments respective to all
appropriate matters, thereupon issues its Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order
of the Board as follows:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. That Respondent is licensed as a STATE CERTIFIED GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Contractor and the qualifier of record for NOVA HOMES OF SOUTH FLORIDA INC.
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2. That the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, is the
complainant in this matter.
3. That the Board has jurisdiction over the Respondent, the Respondent was present
at the public hearing, and Respondent was represented by counsel Cary Goggin.
4. Service of the Complaint and all notices required by the Code of Laws and
Ordinances of Collier County, Florida, have been properly issued in accordance with
Section 22-201 of the Code of Laws and Ordinances of Collier County, Florida.
5. The evidence presented, testimony given, and on the admission of guilt stated by
the Respondent as to count I, established that the Respondent acted in a manner
that is in violation of the Code of Laws and Ordinances of Collier County, Florida,
as follows:
a. Count I - Collier County Code of law and ordinances Section 22-201.1 (2)
which dates in pertinent part, that witlfully violating the applicable building
codes or laws of the state. city or Collier County shall constihrta rnisconduct
and grounds for discipline
6. That the Contractors' Licensing Supervisor and County staff presented sworn
testimony, and the administrative complaint and exhibits thereto were admitted into
evidence. The Respondent was afforded an opportunity to present sworn
testimony, exhibits, and to cross examine the Contractors’ Licensing Supervisor
and witnesses. The Board was afforded an opportunity to ask questions of the
witnesses.
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7. The allegations of fact as set forth in the Administrative Complaint are true and
therefore such facts are hereby found to be supported by competent, substantial evidence
presented at the hearing.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
1. The facts as alleged and set forth in the Administrative Complaint as to Count I
were supported by competent and substantial evidence and this evidence provided clear
and convincing proof that the Respondent committed the one violation as set forth in the
Administrative Complaint.
2. The Respondent violated Code of Laws and Ordinances of Collier County, Florida,
Sec 22- 201 in the performance of Respondent’s contracting business in Collier County
by acting in violation of the sections set out with particularity in the Administrative
Compliant.
3. Collier County has jurisdiction over this matter and the Respondent.
ORDER OF THE BOARD
Based on the foregoing Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and pursuant to
the authority granted in Chapter 489, Florida Statutes, and the Code of Laws and
Ordinances of Collier County, Florida, by a vote of 5 in favor and 1 opposed, a majority
vote of the Board members present and voting, the Board finds Respondent guilty of
misconduct by a holder of a Collier County Certificate of Competency as to Count I, in
violation of Collier County Code of law and ordinances Section 22-201.1 (2) which states
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in pertinent part, that witlfully violating the applicable building codes or laws of the state.
city or Collier County shall constitute misconduct and grounds for discipline.
Upon motion made and seconded and consideration of the following factors; 1. Gravity
of the violation, 2. Impact of the violation, 3. Any actions taken by the violator to correct
the violation, 4. Any previous violations committed by the violator, 5. Any other evidence
presented at the hearing by the parties relevant as to the sanction that is appropriate for
the case given the nature of the offense, by a vote of 6 in favor and 0 opposed, a
unanimous vote of the Board members present and voting, the Board hereby imposes
the following disciplinary sanction(s) upon the Respondent:
1. As to Count 1, the Respondent shall complete the project and obtain a certificate
of occupancy/completion for the property that is the subject of this violation within
60 days. If the project had not obtained a certificate of completion/occupancy within
60 days, the Respondent’s permit pulling privileges will be revoked until the project
has achieved obtained a certificate of completion/occupancy. If project is delayed,
Respondent may petition the board for additional time.
The Respondent, any other party, the chairman of the Contractors’ Licensing
Board, the Contractors’ Licensing Board as a body, or the assistant county attorney who
tried the case may request a rehearing of any decision of the Contractors’ Licensing
Board. A request for rehearing shall be in writing and shall be filed with staff and a copy
thereof should be delivered to all other parties within twenty (20) days from the date of
mailing or other method of delivery to the Respondent(s) of the Board's written decision.
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A request for rehearing must be based only on the grounds that the decision was
contrary to the evidence or that the hearing involved an error on a ruling of law that was
fundamental to the decision of the Board. The written request for rehearing must specify
the precise reasons therefore. The decision of the Board that is the subject of the
rehearing request will remain in effect throughout the rehearing procedure unless the
Board orders otherwise.
The Board will make a determination as to whether or not to rehear the matter and
its decision shall be made at a public meeting, which will be reduced to writing and mailed
to the interested parties within 21 days after the determination is made. If the Contractors'
Licensing Board determines it will grant a rehearing, it may:
a. Schedule a hearing where the parties will be given the opportunity of
presenting evidence or argument limited by the Board to the specific reasons for which
the rehearing was granted; or
b. Modify or reverse its prior decision, without receiving further evidence,
providing that the change is based on a finding that the prior decision of the Board resulted
from a ruling on a question of law that the Board had been informed by its counsel was
an erroneous ruling and which ruling could affect the substantive decision.
The parties are further notified that upon the timely filing of a Notice of Appeal
within thirty (30) days you may have the decision of the Board reviewed pursuant to the
procedure set out herein. The Respondent may appeal a decision of the Board to the
Collier County Circuit Court. Such an appeal shall not be a hearing de novo but shall be
limited to appellate review of the record created before the Board. Any appeal shall be
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filed with the Circuit Court and served on the parties within thirty (30) days of the mailing
of the decision of the Board under the Code of Laws and Ordinances of Collier County,
Florida, Section 22-202(g)(9). If there has been a re-hearing request granted, the appeal
shall be filed with the Circuit Court and served on the parties within thirty (30) days of the
mailing of the re-hearing decision under Code of Laws and Ordinances of Collier County,
Florida, Section 22-205.
In the event that the Respondent elects to appeal, a verbatim record and transcript
of the proceedings will be necessary. It shall be the sole responsibility of said party to
ensure that a record is made from which a transcript may be prepared which includes the
testimony upon which an appeal may be taken. Neither Collier County nor the Board has
any responsibility to provide a verbatim record transcript of the proceedings.
In accordance with Section 489.131(7) (c) and (d), Florida Statutes, the disciplined
contractor, the complainant, or the Department of Business and Professional Regulation
may challenge the Board’s recommended penalty to the State Construction Industry
Licensing Board. Such challenge must be filed within sixty (60) days of the issuance of
the recommended penalty to the State Construction Industry Licensing Board in
Tallahassee, Florida. If challenged, there is a presumptive finding of probable cause and
the case may proceed before the State Board without the need for a probable cause
hearing.
Failure of the disciplined contractor, the complainant, or the Department of
Business and Professional Regulation to challenge the Board’s recommended penalty
within the time period set forth herein will constitute a waiver of the right to a hearing
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before the State Conshuction lndustry Licensing Board and be deemed as an admission
of the violation such that the penalty recommended will become a final order according
to the procedures developed by State Board rule without further State Board action.
Pursuant to Section 120.59, Florida Statutes, the parties are hereby notified that
they may thereafter appeal the Final Order of the State Board by fillng one copy of a
Notice of Appeal with the Clerk of the Department of Business and Professional
Regulation, Northwood Centre, 1940 Monro€ Street, Tallahassee, Florida 323990792,
and by filing the filing fee and one copy of the Notice of Appealwith the appropriate Distdct
Court of Appeal within thirty (30) days of the effective date of said State Board Order.
ORDERED by the Contractors' Licensing Board effective 16th day of October,
2024.
Stephe M.J , Chair
Contra ,L ing Board
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and conect copy of the above and foregoing
Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order ofthe Board has been fumished to the
Respondent; and Tim Crotts, Licensing Compliance Supervisor, 2800 North Horseshoe
Drive, Naples, FL 34103, on this IL day of l)+c--.2024.
Secretary / Contractors' Licensing Board
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CONTRACTORS’ LICENSING BOARD
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
___________________________________
)
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS )
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA )
)
Petitioner, )
) Case No: CEMIS20240004396
vs. ) License No. 28576
)
MAHARAI DACOSTA, )
d/b/a NOVA HOMES OF SOUTH FLORIDA
INC
)
)
)
Respondent )
___________________________________ )
ORDER
THIS CAUSE came on for public hearing before the Contractors' Licensing Board
(hereafter Board) on December 18, 2024, for consideration of the Request for Extension
of Time filed by MAHARAI DACOSTA, qualifier of record for NOVA HOMES OF SOUTH
FLORIDA INC, hereinafter the “Respondent”. The Board having at said hearing heard
testimony under oath, received evidence, and heard arguments respective to all
appropriate matters, thereupon issues its Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order
of the Board as follows:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. That Respondent is licensed as a STATE CERTIFIED GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Contractor and the qualifier of record for NOVA HOMES OF SOUTH FLORIDA INC.
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2.That the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, is the
complainant in this matter.
3.That the Board has jurisdiction over the Respondent, the Respondent was present
at the public hearing, and Respondent was represented by counsel Cary Goggin.
4.That the Contractors' Licensing Supervisor and County staff presented sworn
testimony, and the Respondent was afforded an opportunity to present sworn testimony,
exhibits, and to cross examine the Contractors’ Licensing Supervisor and witnesses. The
Board was afforded an opportunity to ask questions of the witnesses.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
1. The facts as alleged and set forth in the Motion for Extension of Time were
supported by competent and substantial evidence.
2.Collier County has jurisdiction over this matter and the Respondent.
ORDER OF THE BOARD
Based on the foregoing Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and pursuant to
the authority granted in Chapter 489, Florida Statutes, and the Code of Laws and
Ordinances of Collier County, Florida, by a vote of 7 in favor and 0 opposed, a unanimous
vote of the Board members present and voting, the Board grants Respondent an
Extension of Time for 30 days to finish the home under construction and obtain a valid
CO.
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Upon motion made and seconded and consideration of the following factors; 1. Gravity
of the violation, 2. Impact of the violation, 3. Any actions taken by the violator to correct
the violation, 4. Any previous violations committed by the violator, 5. Any other evidence
presented at the hearing by the parties relevant as to the sanction that is appropriate for
the case given the nature of the offense, by a vote of 7 in favor and 0 opposed, a
unanimous vote of the Board members present and voting, the Board hereby imposes
the following disciplinary sanction(s) upon the Respondent:
1.The Respondent shall complete the project that is the subject of this violation within
30 days from the date of this hearing. Completion shall be defined as achieving a
Certificate of Occupancy/Completion for the project. If the project is not completed
within the 30 day time period, the Respondent’s permit pulling privileges for Collier
County, including the cities of Naples, Marco Island and Everglades City are to be
revoked. If project is delayed, Respondent may petition the Board for additional
time to complete the project. If the Respondent fails to comply and the license is
revoked, the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation –
Construction Industry Licensing Board shall be provided with formal notice of the
revocation along with a recommendation for sanctions, including revocation of the
Respondent’s state certified license.
The Respondent, any other party, the chairman of the Contractors’ Licensing
Board, the Contractors’ Licensing Board as a body, or the assistant county attorney who
tried the case may request a rehearing of any decision of the Contractors’ Licensing
Board. A request for rehearing shall be in writing and shall be filed with staff and a copy
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thereof should be delivered to all other parties within twenty (20) days from the date of
mailing or other method of delivery to the Respondent(s) of the Board's written decision.
A request for rehearing must be based only on the grounds that the decision was
contrary to the evidence or that the hearing involved an error on a ruling of law that was
fundamental to the decision of the Board. The written request for rehearing must specify
the precise reasons therefore. The decision of the Board that is the subject of the
rehearing request will remain in effect throughout the rehearing procedure unless the
Board orders otherwise.
The Board will make a determination as to whether or not to rehear the matter and
its decision shall be made at a public meeting, which will be reduced to writing and mailed
to the interested parties within 21 days after the determination is made. If the Contractors'
Licensing Board determines it will grant a rehearing, it may:
a.Schedule a hearing where the parties will be given the opportunity of
presenting evidence or argument limited by the Board to the specific reasons for which
the rehearing was granted; or
b.Modify or reverse its prior decision, without receiving further evidence,
providing that the change is based on a finding that the prior decision of the Board resulted
from a ruling on a question of law that the Board had been informed by its counsel was
an erroneous ruling and which ruling could affect the substantive decision.
The parties are further notified that upon the timely filing of a Notice of Appeal
within thirty (30) days you may have the decision of the Board reviewed pursuant to the
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procedure set out herein. The Respondent may appeal a decision of the Board to the
Collier County Circuit Court. Such an appeal shall not be a hearing de novo but shall be
limited to appellate review of the record created before the Board. Any appeal shall be
filed with the Circuit Court and served on the parties within thirty (30) days of the mailing
of the decision of the Board under the Code of Laws and Ordinances of Collier County,
Florida, Section 22-202(g)(9). If there has been a re-hearing request granted, the appeal
shall be filed with the Circuit Court and served on the parties within thirty (30) days of the
mailing of the re-hearing decision under Code of Laws and Ordinances of Collier County,
Florida, Section 22-205.
In the event that the Respondent elects to appeal, a verbatim record and transcript
of the proceedings will be necessary. It shall be the sole responsibility of said party to
ensure that a record is made from which a transcript may be prepared which includes the
testimony upon which an appeal may be taken. Neither Collier County nor the Board has
any responsibility to provide a verbatim record transcript of the proceedings.
In accordance with Section 489.131(7) (c) and (d), Florida Statutes, the disciplined
contractor, the complainant, or the Department of Business and Professional Regulation
may challenge the Board’s recommended penalty to the State Construction Industry
Licensing Board. Such challenge must be filed within sixty (60) days of the issuance of
the recommended penalty to the State Construction Industry Licensing Board in
Tallahassee, Florida. If challenged, there is a presumptive finding of probable cause and
the case may proceed before the State Board without the need for a probable cause
hearing.
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Failure of the disciplined contractor, the complainant, or the Department of
Business and Professional Regulation to challenge the Board's recommended penalty
within the time period set forth herein will constitute a waiver of the right to a hearing
before the State Construction Industry Licensing Board and be deemed as an admission
of the violation such that the penalty recommended will become a final order according
to the procedures developed by State Board rule without further State Board action.
Pursuant to Section 120.59, Florida Statutes, the parties are hereby notified that
they may thereafter appeal the Final Order of the State Board by filing one copy of a
Notice of Appeal with the Clerk of the Department of Business and Professional
Regulation, Northwood Centre, 1940 Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0792,
and by filing the filing fee and one copy of the Notice of Appeal with the appropriate District
Court of Appeal within thirty (30) days of the effective date of said State Board Order.
December, 2024.
Stephen M. Jaron, C
Contrac ors' Licensin
day of
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the above and foregoing
Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order of the Board has been furnished to the
Respondent; and Tim Crotts, Licensing Compliance Supervisor, 2800 North Horseshoe
Drive, Naples, FL 34103, on this ,e day of 0<--c, " , 2024.
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COLLIER COUNTY
CONTRACTORS LICENSING BOARD
DEC. 18, 2024 – 9:00 a.m.
Board of County Commission Chambers
Collier County Government Center
3299 Tamiami Trail East, 3rd Floor, Naples, FL 34112
Stephen M. Jaron, Chair
Terry Jerulle, Vice-Chair
Matthew Nolton
Robert P. Meister, III (absent)
Richard E. Joslin, Jr.
Kyle E. Lantz
Todd Allen
Jennifer Cassidy
OTHERS PRESENT
Patrick Neale, Attorney for Contractors Licensing Board
Ryan Cathay, Code Enforcement
Ronald Tomasko, Attorney for Collier County
Timothy Crotts, Collier County Code Enforcement Division of CLB
Michael Bogert, Collier County Licensing Investigator
Doug Sposito, Deputy Building Inspector
Fred Clum, Chief Building Inspector
Cary Goggin, Attorney for Maharai Dacosta
Any person who decides to appeal a decision of the Tourist Development Council 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
Timothy Crotts, Collier County Code Enforcement, Div. of Contractor Licensing
I would like to introduce Jennifer Cassidy. She has been appointed by the City of Naples and
confirmed by the Collier County Board of County Commissioners as the representative
consumer for the City of Naples. Welcome Ms. Cassidy to the Board.
2. ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS
Timothy Crotts
Staff is going to remove item 8C under new business. The applicant was able to get the required
credit score so that will be removed.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Kyle Lantz made the motion to approve the Agenda as modified
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9. OLD BUSINESS
A. Nova Homes of South Florida Inc., Maharai Dacosta, CEMIS20240004396
PUBLIC COMMENT
Monica Gato is sworn in and allowed 3 minutes plus 3 minutes for Mr. Gato.
We hired Horizon to x-ray where the footing should be and submitted it to the County.
I don’t trust any of the crews that Frank Arcia sends to my house.
Doug Sposito
We opened the plan permit back up and asked for revisions so that the as built conditions would
match the submitted plans.
We issued the revision; it was approved and now they’re in the inspection process. The work
being covered requires affidavits of inspections by a registered or licensed engineer, architect.
The first round of submissions of those documents were rejected and we’re waiting for revised
affidavits of inspections.
Kerry Goggin on behalf of Nova Homes and Ms. DaCosta.
We have the revised documents and as discussed with the County just prior to this hearing, are
not able to submit them due to the engineer not any longer allowing his permission to do so.
I would like to present to the Board a letter from Gene Wainscott that was received as of this
morning which is indicating that they will no longer be involved with this project due to owner
contact.
We are requesting an extension of 60 days to obtain a replacement engineer, which is Cronin.
Timothy Crotts
• I’m just trying to think of the homeowner wanting to get this done and where that we have
an engineer, Cronin, who is already responsible and knows what the work was done.
They've entered into a contract with this engineer. I think this helps expedite.
• If there is corrective work that will not be done in 30 days and if they cannot get it done
within 30 days, they could come back and ask for an additional 30 days if need be.
• But I think there has to be a flame held underneath the feet of the contractor to get this
done.
• I would like to bring them back every 30 days until this is done. I mean we have to sort of
supervise this until it's fixed.
• So, the recommendation from staff would be to give them a 30-day extension. They have 30
days from today's date to finish and CO the permit with this property, their license will
remain under suspension. If they fail to do this within 30 days their permit pulling privileges
will be revoked and the Board would order that the findings after the 30 days be sent to
DBPR with a request for action against their license. And before the 30 days is up, they will
have the opportunity to submit for additional time in front of the Board which means they
would have to reappear.
Todd Allen motioned to accept the recommendation
Terry Jerrule seconded
Motion passed 7-0
10. Chairman Jaron
10-minute break
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. SF Sutter, Builder, LLC, Stephen Francis Sutter, CEMIS202400007501
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279L1Crown Lake BIvd Suite #5
Bonita Springs, Ft 34135
Phone: 239.777.t028
Fax: 877.275.3593
www.LicensesEtc.com
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27635 DORTCH AV., BONTTA SPRTNGS FL.
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Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Decision ofthe Board
Collier County Contractor Licensing Board
For Applications Submitted to the Board for Review
Type of Application:X Credit Report Review
Waiver of Testing Requirements
Reinstatement of License
Request to Qualify Second Entity
Other (specify)
THIS CAUSE came on for public hearing before the Contractor Licensing Board
(hereafter Board) on June 19, 2024, for consideration of an application submitted to the
Board for review. The application submitted is for a license as a masonry Contractor.
Juan Carlos Lopez Lopez_Huistas, dba lnfinite Masonary LLC (hereinafter "Applicant") is
before the Board for review of his credit score and a determination of whether the
Applicant's credit should prevent the license from being issued to the Applicant.
The Board, having heard testimony under oath, received other evidence, and
heard arguments relative to all appropriate matters thereupon, issues its Findings of Fact,
Conclusions of Law and Order of the Board as follows:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The Applicant applied to the Collier County Contractor Licensing Supervisor, or his
designee, for issuance of a license as a Masonry Contractor.
2. Based on the credit report supplied by the Applicant to the Licensing Supervisor,
a review of the creditworthiness of the Applicant by the Board is necessary.
3. The Applicant was present at the public hearing and was not represented by
counsel.
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4. The Applicant has demonstrated to the Board's satisfaction that the Applicant has
improved his creditworthiness to be issued the subject license subject to certain
restrictions.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
'l . All notices required by the Code of Laws and Ordinances of Collier County, as
amended, have been properly issued and the Board has jurisdiction over the matter.
2. Pursuant to Section 22-184(b) of the Code of Laws and Ordinances of Collier
County, as amended, the subject application met the requirement(s) requiring Board
review and approval of the application.
3. The Applicant has sufficiently demonstrated to the Board that he meets the
creditworthiness standard(s) as set out in Code of Laws and Ordinances of Collier
County, as amended, to be issued a license as a lvlasonry Contractor subject to certain
restrictions.
ORDER OF THE BOARD
1. Based upon the foregoing Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, and pursuant
to the authority granted as applicable in Chapter 489, Florida Statutes, and Code of Laws
and Ordinances of Collier County, as amended, by a vote of 5 in favor and 0 opposed, a
unanimous vote of the Board present, the application for licensure as a lvlasonry
Contractor is hereby granted.
2. The subject license is placed on a probationary term for up to twelve (.12) months.
Within 30 days the Applicant shall provide evidence that all items in Collections status are
either paid off or covered by a payment plan. Any time during the probation period the
Applicant may submit a credit report showing a score of at least 660 and the probation
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will be lifted. The Applicant shall provide a credit report to the Contractor Licensing
Supervisor, or his designee, at twelve (12) months. lf the credit report is 660 or greater
the probationary period shall be automatically lifted. lf the score has not improved to at
least 660 the Applicant shall appear back before this Board to explain the reason(s) the
score is below the 660 minimum requirement.
ORDERED by the Contractor Licensing Board effective the 19th day ot June,2024.
coN RAC OR LI NSING BOARD
co UNry LORIDA
B v:Steph M. Ja Chairman
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the above and foregoing
Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order of the Board has been furnished to the
Applicant, and Timothy Crotts, Contlacpr Licensing Supervisor, 2800 Nort! Horseshoe
Drive, Naples, FL 34103 on this I 7 '* day ot J^^Jit 20 7+.
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Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Decision of the Board
Collier County Contractor Licensing Board
For Applications Submitted to the Board for Review
Type of Application:
X Credit Report Review
Waiver of Testing Requirements
Reinstatement of License
Request to Qualify Second Entity
X
Other (specify)
Probation
Review
THIS CAUSE came on for public hearing before the Contractor Licensing Board
(hereafter Board) on July 16, 2025, for consideration of the Applicant’s compliance with
the terms of the probationary license granted to the Applicant on June 19, 2024. The
review is for a specialty license of Masonary Contractor. JUAN CARLOS LOPEZ LOPEZ,
dba HUISTAS INFINITE MASONARY LLC (hereinafter “Applicant”) is before the Board
for review of his credit score and a determination of whether the Applicant’s credit has
improved such as to allow removal of the probationary status of the license, extend the
probationary period, or the probationary period should be revoked or suspended.
The Board, having heard testimony under oath, received other evidence, and
heard arguments relevant to all appropriate matters thereupon, issues its Findings of
Fact, Conclusions of Law and Order of the Board as follows:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The Applicant applied to the Collier County Contractor Licensing Supervisor, or his
designee, for issuance of a specialty license of Masonry Contractor.
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2. The Board reviewed the Applicant’s credit information at its regular hearing on
June 19, 2024, and issued the Applicant the Masonry Contractor’s license subject to
certain restrictions.
3. The restrictions imposed by the Board were: “a probationary term for up to twelve
(12) months. Within 30 days the Applicant shall provide evidence that all items in
Collections status are either paid off or covered by a payment plan. Any time during the
probation period the Applicant may submit a credit report showing a score of at least 660
and the probation will be lifted. The Applicant shall provide a credit report to the Contractor
Licensing Supervisor, or his designee, at twelve (12) months. lf the credit report is 660 or
greater the probationary period shall be automatically lifted. lf the score has not improved
to at least 660 the Applicant shall appear back before this Board to explain the reason(s)
the score is below the 660 minimum requirement.”
4. The Applicant was present at the public hearing and was not represented by
counsel.
5. The Applicant has not provided the Contractor Licensing Supervisor or his
designee with any documentation reflecting a plan to repay the debts or proof of a credit
score in excess of 660.
6. The Applicant has not demonstrated to the Board’s satisfaction that the Applicant
has improved his creditworthiness to have the probation lifted at this time.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
1. All notices required by the Code of Laws and Ordinances of Collier County, as
amended, have been properly issued and the Board has jurisdiction over the matter.
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2. The Applicant has not sufficiently demonstrated to the Board that he has complied
with the June 19, 2024 order of the Board to have the probationary status lifted and be
issued an unrestricted license as a Masonry Contractor.
ORDER OF THE BOARD
1. Based upon the foregoing Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, and pursuant
to the authority granted as applicable in Chapter 489, Florida Statutes, and Code of Laws
and Ordinances of Collier County, as amended, by a vote of 5 in favor and 0 opposed, a
unanimous vote of the Board present, the Applicant’s probationary license is suspended
and may not be used by the Applicant until the conditions set forth below are satisfied. .
2. The subject license is suspended until the August 20, 2025 Contractor Licensing
meeting. At that time the Applicant shall provide an updated credit report to the
Contractor Licensing Supervisor, or his designee, evidencing a current credit score of
660 or better. If the credit score is 660 or greater the suspension shall be automatically
lifted. If at any time prior to the August 20, 2025 Contractor Licensing meeting the
Applicant can provide a current credit report showing a score of 660 or greater the
probationary period shall be automatically lifted. If the score has not improved to at
least 660 the Applicant shall appear back before this Board to explain the reason(s) the
score is below the 660 minimum requirement and request a reinstatement of the
probationary period.
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ORDERED by the Contractor Licensing Board effective the 16th day of July 2025.
CONTRACTOR LICENSING BOARD
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: Todd Allen, Chairman
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the above and foregoing
Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order of the Board has been furnished to the
Applicant, and Timothy Crotts, Contractor Licensing Supervisor, 2800 North Horseshoe
Drive, Naples, FL 34103 on this ____________ day of ___________ 20___.
Secretary/Contractor Licensing Board
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BEFORE THE COLLIER COUNTY CONTRACTORS' LICENSING BOARD
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS,
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA,
Petitioner,
V.
NORMAN DOPFER
D/B/A ROMAN ROOFING INC.
Respondent.
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ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
Case No: 2025-11
LCC20150003203
CEMIS20250004315
Collier County (County) files the Administrative Complaint against Norman Dopfer
(Respondent), a State-certified Roofing contractor (Collier County Issuance
#201500001541 ), and states the following facts and allegations in support of the cited
violations below:
1. The Respondent is currently the certificate holder by the State of Florida as a
CERTIFIED ROOFING CONTRACTOR (License #CCC1330707)
2. The Respondent, Norman Dopfer, is the certificate holder and qualifier of record for
Roman Roofing Inc. (Q20150003204)
3. Under the provisions of Chapter 489 Florida Statutes §489.105(12) F.S. and the
Collier County Code of Laws and Ordinances Sec. 22-202, the Collier County
Contractors' Licensing Board (Board), is authorized to impose penalties against
State of Florida Certificate of Competency holders who violate the Collier County
Code of Laws and Ordinances.
4. Under the provisions of the Collier County Code of Laws and Ordinances Sec 22-
202 the actions of the respondent constitute misconduct and grounds for discipline.
5. On April 9, 2025, the Collier County Licensing Department received a formal
complaint from property owner Beth Danielson, citing the contractor's failure to take
corrective action following previously failed inspections associated with permit
#PRRF20250101372. As a result, Contractors' Licensing Case
#CEMIS20250004315 was initiated.
6. Upon investigation, it was discovered on November 2, 2024, Roman Roofing Inc.
entered into a contract with property owner, Beth Danielson, to remove existing roof
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material, replace any rotted decking, and re-install 26-gauge, eco-metal JAKKO
profile roof panels for $35,900.00. A deposit of $8,975 (check #219816843) was
paid on November 6, 2024. Payment #2, $17,950,00 (check #221611761) was made
on January 10, 2025, with a remaining balance of $9,371.00. Payment #3, $8500.00
(check#222545469) was made on February 14, 2025, for the Roof Deck Sheathing
replacement contract addendum dated January 29, 2025.
7. On April 15, 2025, Collier County records showed Permit# PRRF20250101372 was
applied for on January 13, 2025, and subsequently issued on January 27, 2025, to
Roman Roofing Inc. for the scope of work listed as "shingle to metal reroof and
vents".
8. On April 15, 2025, Collier County records revealed a failed 170 Re-Roof Final
inspection on April 15, 2025.
9. On April 22, 2025, a formal 30-day notice was issued to Roman Roofing Inc. to
correct the deficiencies noted in the failed inspection. Despite this notice, as of May
21, 2025, no corrective action had been taken, and the inspection remained failed.
10. On May 22, 2025, the County granted an additional 30-day extension. A follow-up on
June 21, 2025, again showed no corrective action-permit #PRRF20250101372
remained in failed status.
11. On June 25, 2025, a final 30-day extension was granted. Despite multiple
opportunities and communications from the County, no steps were taken to resolve
the failed inspection.
12.As of July 29, 2025, more than three months after the County's initial notice-the re-
roof final inspection remained failed. The contractor has taken no meaningful or
documented steps to bring the work into compliance.
13. On July 29, 2025, the Deputy Chief Building Official, Doug Sposito, determined that
a willful code violation exists due to the Respondent's continued failure to address
the failed inspection, despite ample opportunity and notice.
14. On July 25, 2025, a Notice of Hearing was mailed via USPS Certified Mail (Tracking
#9589 0710 5270 0155 6100 21) and confirmed delivered to the Respondent's
address of record on July 30, 2025.
15.Accordingly, and pursuant to Collier County Code of Laws and Ordinances Section
22-202(a)(2) and (b), the Contractors' Licensing Supervisor finds sufficient cause to
proceed with formal disciplinary charges.
16. The County now brings the following count(s) in this Administrative Complaint
against the Respondent:
COUNT I
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A. The Respondent, Norman Dopfer, failed to correct a known and documented
failed inspection after receiving multiple formal notices and deadline extensions
from the County. This repeated inaction, in disregard of building code compliance
requirements, constitutes willful misconduct.
B. Norman Dopfer is in violation of Collier County Code of Laws and Ordinances
Section 22-201(2), which states, in pertinent part, that it is misconduct by a
holder of a State of Florida license to willfully violate the applicable building
codes or laws of the state, city, or Collier County.
WHEREFORE, the Petitioner asserts the above facts and charges are grounds for
disciplinary action under Collier County Code of Laws and Ordinances Sec. 22-201 and,
WHEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, the Petitioner respectfully requests the
Collier County Contractors' Licensing Board to find the Respondent guilty of the
violation(s) charged.
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Sec. 22-162. -Definitions and contractor qualifications.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to
them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Business organization means any partnership, corporation, business trust, joint venture, or other legal
entity which engages or offers to engage in the business of contracting or acts as a contractor as defined in
this section.
Contracting means, except as exempted in this part, engaging in business as a contractor and includes,
but is not limited to, performance of any of the acts as set forth in subsection (3) which define types of
contractors. The attempted sale of contracting services and the negotiation or bid for a contract on these
services also constitutes contracting. If the services offered require licensure or agent qualification, the
offering, negotiation for a bid, or attempted sale of these services requires the corresponding Ii censure.
However, the term "contracting" shall not extend to an individual, partnership, corporation, trust, or other
legal entity that offers to sell or sells completed residences on property on which the individual or business
entity has any legal or equitable interest, if the services of a qualified contractor certified or registered
pursuant to the requirements of this chapter have been or will be retained for the purpose of constructing
such residences.
Contractor means the person who is qualified for and responsible for the entire project contracted for
and, except for those herein exempted, the person who, for compensation, undertakes to, or submits a bid
to, or does himself or by others, any or all of the following: construct, repair, alter, remodel, add to,
demolish, subtract from, or improve any building or structure, including related improvements to real
estate, for others, or for resale to others, as hereinafter defined in this section.
(1) General contractor requires 48 months experience with a passing grade on an approved test
and a business and law test and means a contractor whose services are unlimited as to the
type of work which he/she may do, except as provided in this article or in the Florida Statutes.
(See also the definition of subcontractors.)
(2) Building contractor requires 48 months experience with a passing grade on an approved test
and a business and law test and means a contractor whose services are limited to
construction of commercial buildings and single-dwelling or multiple-dwelling residential
buildings, which commercial or residential buildings do not exceed three stories in height, and
accessory use structures in connection therewith or a contractor whose services are limited to
remodeling, repair, or improvement of any size building if the services do not affect the
structural members of the building. (See also the definition of subcontractor.)
(3) Residential contractor requires 48 months experience with a passing grade on an approved
test and a business and law test and means a contractor whose services are limited to
construction, remodeling, repair, or improvement of one-family, two-family, or three-family
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including the meter location for the individual occupancy, sewer collection systems at property line on
residential or single-occupancy commercial properties, or on multi-occupancy properties at manhole or
"wye" lateral extended to an invert elevation as engineered to accommodate future building sewers, water
distribution systems, or storm sewer collection systems at storm sewer structures. These contractors may
install empty underground conduits in rights-of-way, easements, platted rights-of-way in new site
development, and sleeves for parking lot crossings no smaller than two inches in diameter, provided the
conduit system is designed by a licensed professional engineer or by an authorized employee of a
municipality, county, or public utility, and installation of such conduit shall not include installation of any
conductor wiring or any connection to any energized electrical system. An underground utility contractor
shall not install any piping that is an integral part of a fire protection system, as defined in F.S. § 633.021 (7),
beginning at the point where the piping is used exclusively for such system.
(48) Tree removal and trimming contractor requires 12 months experience with a passing grade
on a business and law test and means those who are qualified to trim and remove trees and
stumps.
All new applicants applying for tree service license are required to obtain a passing grade on
an approved exam pertained to tree pruning and safety, in addition to the business and law
exam.
Subcontracting; subcontractors. A contractor shall subcontract the electrical, mechanical, plumbing,
roofing, sheet metal, swimming pool, and air conditioning work for which a local examination for a
certificate of competency or a license is required, unless such contractor holds a certificate of competency
or license of the respective trade category, as required by the appropriate local authority.
(1) Sheet metal contractor requires 24 months experience and a passing grade on an approved
test and a passing grade on a business and law test and means any person whose services
are unlimited in the sheet metal trade and who has the experience, knowledge, and skill
necessary for the manufacture, fabrication, assembling, handling, erection, installation,
dismantling, conditioning, adjustment, insulation, alteration, repair, servicing, or design, when
not prohibited by law, of ferrous or nonferrous metal work of U.S. No. 10 gauge or its
equivalent or lighter gauge and of other materials, including, but not limited to, fiberglass,
used in lieu thereof and of air-handling systems including the setting of air-handling
equipment and reinforcement of same and including the balancing of air-handling systems
and any duct cleaning and equipment sanitizing which requires at least a partial disassembly
of the system. This definition and qualifications does not include roofing. Placement of fire
safing and fire stopping materials shall be permitted on wall, ceiling and floor penetrations
created within the scope of the work allowed by this section.
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(2) Roofing contractor requires 36 months experience, a passing grade on an approved test and
a passing grade on a business and law test and means any person whose services are
unlimited in the roofing trade and who has the experience, knowledge, and skill to install,
maintain, repair, alter, extend, or design, when not prohibited by law, and use materials and
items used in the installation, maintenance, extension, and alteration of all kinds of roofing
and roof waterproofing and coating, except when coating is not represented to protect,
repair, waterproof, stop leaks, or extend the life of the roof.
(3) Mechanical contractor requires 48 months experience as a licensed journeyman or
equivalent, a passing grade on an approved test and a passing grade on a business and law
test and means any person whose services are unlimited in the execution of contracts
requiring the experience, knowledge, and skill to install, maintain, repair, fabricate, alter,
extend, or design, when not prohibited by law, central air conditioning, refrigeration, heating,
and ventilating systems, including duct work in connection with a complete system only to the
extent such duct work is performed by the contractor as is necessary to make complete an
air-distribution system, boiler and unfired pressure vessel systems, lift station equipment and
piping, and all appurtenances, apparatus, or equipment used in connection therewith; and
any duct cleaning and equipment sanitizing which requires at least a partial disassembly of
the system; and to install, maintain, repair, fabricate, alter, extend, or design, when not
prohibited by law, piping, insulation of pipes, vessels and ducts, pressure and process piping,
pneumatic control piping, gasoline tanks and pump installations and piping for same,
standpipes, air piping, vacuum line piping, oxygen lines, nitrous oxide piping, ink and chemical
lines, fuel transmission lines, and natural gas fuel lines within buildings; to disconnect or
reconnect power and low voltage heating, ventilating, and air conditioning control wiring on
the load side of an existing electrical disconnect switch; and to install a condensate drain from
an air conditioning unit to an existing safe waste or other approved disposal other than a
direct connection to a sanitary system. The scope of work for such contractor shall also
include any excavation work incidental thereto, but shall not include any work such as
liquefied petroleum gas fuel lines within buildings, potable water lines or connections thereto,
sanitary sewer lines, swimming pool piping and filters, or electrical power wiring. Placement
of fire safing and fire stopping materials shall be permitted on wall, ceiling and floor
penetrations created within the scope of the work allowed by this section.
(4) Class A Air Conditioning Contractor requires 36 months experience as a licensed journeyman
or equivalent with a passing grade on an approved test and a passing grade on a business
and law test and means any person whose services are unlimited in the execution of
contracts requiring the experience, knowledge, and skill to install, maintain, repair, fabricate,
alter, extend, or design, when not prohibited by law, central air conditioning, refrigeration,
heating, and ventilating systems, including duct work in connection with a complete system
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BEFORE THE COLLIER COUNTY CONTRACTORS' LICENSING BOARD
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS,
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA,
Petitioner,
V.
MR. PETER KALLIE
OBA KAL TIN CONSTRUCTION INC
Respondent.
Case No: 2025-09
Licensee No: LCC20200000737
CEMIS20250002654
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ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
Collier County (County) files the Administrative Complaint against PETER KALLIE,
(Respondent), a Collier County licensed contractor with license number 202000000488,
and states the following facts and allegations in support of the cited violations below:
1. The Respondent is currently licensed as a REGISTERED GENERAL
CONTRACTOR by Collier County Contractors' Licensing (RG291103895).
2. The Respondent, PETER J KALLIE, is the Collier County license holder of record for
KAL TIN CONSTRUCTION, LLC, (Q23167).
3. Under the provisions of Chapter 489 Florida Statutes [§489.105(12) F.S.] and the
Code of Laws and Ordinances of Collier County, Florida [Sec. 22-202], the Collier
County Contractors' Licensing Board (Board), is authorized to impose penalties
against Collier County Certificate of Competency holders who violate the Code of
Laws and Ordinances of Collier County, Florida.
4. Under the provisions of the Code of Laws and Ordinances of Collier County, Florida
Sec 22-202, the following actions of the Respondent constitute misconduct and
grounds for discipline.
5. On March 7th, 2025, the Collier County Contractor Licensing Department received a
public portal complaint from Yanela Macias, property owner, for an expired permit,
and commencing work prior to an issued permit at 5334 Treetops DR, Naples. FL.
Contractors' Licensing case # CEMIS20250002654 was opened to investigate the
complaint.
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6. Upon investigation, it was discovered in March 2023, Associa Gulf Coast Property
Management entered into a contract with Kaltin Construction Inc to remove and
repair subfloor rot from water damage for $15,000 at 5334 Treetops Dr., Naples, FL.
7. On July 16, 2024, Scott Ctvrtnik, Site Plans Reviewer II (Fire) placed a CO Hold on
permit# PRMFH20230416452 for unpermitted demo work in 5334 Treetops Dr.
8. On February 6, 2025, Scott Ctvrtnik, Site Plans Reviewer II (Fire), met with Mr. Kallie
at 5334 Treetops Dr and identified work commenced outside the scope of permit #
PRMFH20230416452. Mr. Ctvrtnik notes to Mr. Kallie were: His work shall require a
revision to be submitted by the contractor, signed and sealed by a design
professional, including all additional work performed, electrical intent and electrical
pages for work performed, and electrical contractor added to the Permit.
9. On March 7, 2025, a review of County records revealed permit
PRMFH20230416452 had been applied for on April 19, 2023, and issued June 6,
2023, with subsequent issued and rejected revisions.
10.On April 25, 2025, the last revision to permit# PRMFH20230416452 was rejected
with no new permit progress.
11. On June 24th, 2025, a Notice of Hearing to appear before the Collier County
Contractors' Licensing Board on July 16th, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. was served by United
States Postal Service certified mail to the Respondent, PETER J KALLIE. A Phone
call to PETER KALLIE on July 7, 2025, confirmed he was aware of the hearing time,
date and place.
12. Based on the investigation, and pursuant to the Code of Laws and Ordinances of
Collier County, Florida Section 22-201 (2), the Contractors' Licensing Supervisor
determined sufficient cause exists to warrant the filing of formal charges.
13. The County now brings the following count(s) in this Administrative Complaint
against the Respondent:
COUNT I
A. Upon review of County permitting records, a building permit was never applied for
or issued prior to commencing work, and a permit was required to perform the
subject scope of work.
B. PETER J KALLIE is in violation of Collier County Code of Laws and Ordinances
Section 22-201 (18), which states, in pertinent part, that it is misconduct by a holder
of a Collier County Certificate of Competency, to proceed on any job without
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obtaining applicable permits or inspections from the City building and zoning
division or the County building review and permitting department.
WHEREFORE, the Petitioner asserts the above facts and charges are grounds for
disciplinary action under the Code of Laws and Ordinances of Collier County, Florida
Sec. 22-201 and
WHEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, the Petitioner respectfully requests the
Collier County Contractors' Licensing Board to find the Respondent guilty of the
violation(s) charged.
Dated: 7 -7 .,.,. 7-S:
Michael Bog
Contractors' Licensing Supervisor
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Contractors' Licensing Board
2800 North Horseshoe Dr.
Naples, FL 34104
Complaint Case Number: 2025-9
Complainant: Any person who believes that a Contractor holding a State Certification or
Certificate of competency has violated Collier County Ordinance 90-105, as amended, may
submit a sworn complaint to the Contractor Licensing supervisor, or his/her designee. The
complaint shall be in substantially the form prescribed by the Contractor Licensing
Supervisor. The complaining party shall state with particularity which section(s) of this
Ordinance he or she believes has been violated by the contractor and the essential facts in
support thereof.
Complaint:
Please print or type and return signed copies of the complaint.
Date: July 1, 2025
Against:
Contractor's Name: Peter J Kallie
Phone: (239) 253-3181
Business Name: KAL TIN CONSTRUCTION LLC.
License(s) Held: Registered General Contractor
Collier County Issuance #(s): 202000000488
Contractor's Business Address: 18247 Royal Hammock BLVD, Naples, FL 34114
Filed By:
Name: Anthony D Simmonds
Address: 2800 N. Horseshoe Dr., Naples, FL 34104
Business Phone: 239-631-9615
Address where work is done: 5334 Treetops DR
City: Naples
County: Collier
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Date of contract: N/ A
Date job started: 19 th March 2023
Date job completed or new home occupied: NIA
Were there plans and specifications? Yes
Is there a written contract? Yes If yes, amount of Contract:$ NIA
Has the Contractor been paid in full? N/ A If not, what amount? NI A
Was a Building Permit obtained? Yes
Was a Building Permit required? Yes
Building Permit number if known: PRMFH20230416452
Have you communicated by letter with the licensee? Yes
Date: 11 th June 2025 Do you have a reply? Yes
Please attach to this form all copies of the purchase agreement, building contract, home
improvement contract, copies of receipts and/or cancelled checks available and any
additional evidence to substantiate your allegations. List any subsections of Collier County
Ordinance number 22-201, which, in your opinion, have been violated by the contractor,
which is the subject of this complaint, (list subsection number):
a. Collier County Ordinance 22-201(18) Proceeding on any job without obtaining
applicable permits or inspections from the city building and zoning division or the
county building review and permitting department.
Please state the facts which you believe substantiate your charge of misconduct against the
subject contractor. List facts separately for each subsection number above:
a. Collier County Ordinance 22-201(18) Proceeding on any job without obtaining
applicable permits or inspections from the city building and zoning division or the
county building review and permitting department.
1. Upon review of County permitting records, a building permit was never
applied for or issued prior to commencing work, and a permit was required to
perform the subject scope of work.
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Anthony Simmonds
Code Enforcement Investigator-Licensing
State of flo t'Zil)Jtl County of 8 C,/4,lr3' €?
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me by means of~physical presence or D
online notarization on this .ld_ day of ~J l( , 20 ;s-, by
Such person(s) Notary Public must check applicable box:
~e personally known to me
□ has produced a current driver license
□ has produced _____________ as identification.
(Notary Seal)
Notary Signature: ~vd;t..,
HELEN BUCHILLON
Commission# HH 651619
Expires May 15, 2029
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Growth Management Division
Planning & Regulation
Operations Department
Licensing Section
Growth Management Division*Planning & Regulation*2800 North Horseshoe Drive*Naples, Florida 34104*239-252-2400*www.colliergov.net
Date: July 14, 2025
Peter Kallie
Kaltin Construction Inc.
18247 Royal Hammock Blvd.
Naples, FL 34114
RE: Case # CEMIS20250002654 – 5334 Treetops Dr. F2
Date of Violation: March 7, 2025
Violation: Commencing work prior to an issued permit (FBC 105.1); Failure to act following
County staff's directive to address the rejected revisions.
Dear Sir/Madam,
A complaint has been filed against you by the above referenced entity. A hearing of this
complaint will be held by the Contractors’ Licensing Board on Wednesday August 20, 2025, at
9:00 AM in the Board of County Commissioner’s Room, Third Floor, Administration Building
(W. Harmon Turner Bldg.), at 3301 East Tamiami Trail, Naples, Florida 34112. Your presence
before the Collier County Contractors’ Licensing Board is required at this time.
The packet concerning your case marked composite exhibit “A” will be delivered to the
members of the Contractors’ Licensing Board one week prior to the hearing. If you wish to
receive a copy of this packet, please notify the Contractor Licensing Customer Service Office. If
you wish to prepare a defense packet and have it delivered in conjunction with composite exhibit
“A”, you must make fifteen copies and have them in our office by 8:00 AM on Wednesday, one
week prior to the hearing. In your packet, you may give a summary of events. At this meeting,
you may present evidence and be represented by an attorney of your choice.
In the event the Contractors’ Licensing Board finds you in violation of Sec. 22-201.1 of the
Collier County, FL Code of Ordinances.
Sec. 22-201 – MISCONDUCT – Collier County/City certificate of competency.
The following action(s) by county contractors shall constitute misconduct and grounds for
discipline pursuant to section 22-202 of this article.
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Growth Management Division
Planning & Regulation
Operations Department
Licensing Section
Growth Management Division*Planning & Regulation*2800 North Horseshoe Drive*Naples, Florida 34104*239-252-2400*www.colliergov.net
Sec. 22-201(18) Proceeding on any job without obtaining applicable permits or inspections from
the City building and zoning division or the county building review and permitting department.
The range of disciplinary sanctions which may be imposed are, (1) Revocation of a Collier
County or city certificate of competency; (2) Suspension of a Collier County or city certificate of
competency; (3) Denial of the issuance or renewal of a Collier County or city certificate of
Competency (4) A period of probation of reasonable length, not to exceed two years, during
which the contractor's contracting activities shall be under the supervision of the contractors'
licensing board; and/or participation in a duly accredited program of continuing education
directly related to the contractor's contracting activities; (5)Restitution; (6)A fine not to exceed
$10,000.00; (7)A public reprimand; (8)Reexamination requirement; or (9) Denial of the
issuance of Collier County or city building permits or requiring the issuance of permits with
specific conditions; (10) Reasonable investigative and legal costs for the prosecution of the
violation.
Sincerely,
Michael P. Bogert
Supervisor - Code Enforcement
Collier County Contractors’ Licensing
Code Enforcement Division
2800 N. Horseshoe Dr., Naples, FL. 34104
239-252-2450
michael.bogert@colliercountyfl.gov
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Michael Bogert
From:Peter Kallie <pkallie51@gmail.com>
Sent:Thursday, July 17, 2025 2:11 PM
To:Michael Bogert
Cc:Arthur Joubert
Subject:Questions about the accusations.
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Michael can you answer the following questions
Upon review of County permitting records, a building permit was never applied for
or issued prior to commencing work, and a permit was required to perform the
subject scope of work. What work was never permitted?
On March 7th, 2025, the Collier County Contractor Licensing Department received a
public portal complaint from Yanela Macias, property owner, for an expired permit,
and commencing work prior to an issued permit at 5334 Treetops DR, Naples. FL.
The only time the permit may have expired was after I requested a renewal and the time it took Marta
Reyes to renew it, but I requested it before it expired
and what work commenced without a permit. Can you show me the complaint on the portal
On July 16, 2024, Scott Ctvrtnik, Site Plans Reviewer II (Fire) placed a CO Hold on
permit# PRMFH20230416452 for unpermitted demo work in 5334 Treetops Dr.
What demo Work?
A. Upon review of County permitting records, a building permit was never applied for
or issued prior to commencing work, and a permit was required to perform the
subject scope of work.
We had a permit PRMFH20230416452
B PETER J KALLIE is in violation of Collier County Code of Laws and Ordinances
Section 22-201 (18), which states, in pertinent part, that it is misconduct by a 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.
To the best of my knowledge a permit is not required to replace plastic electrical boxes with metal boxes
as long as they are not moved. and a revision was applied for which included the electrical boxes.
I would really appreciate your response Peter
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Ryan Kloski
Associa Gulf Coast,
KALTIN CONSTRUCTION, INC.
GENERAL CONTRACTORS
CUSTOM HOMES
License # RR282811144
License #CRC1331227
PROPOSAL
13461 Parker Commons Blvd Ste 101
Ft Myers, Fl. 33912
3/23/23
Re; Repairs to 5334 Treetops Dr.
Pull permit, Floor plans provided by Association.
Take up tile, sub floor, remove cabinets, tub, toilet sink and vanity.
Install new Advantech OSB TIG subfloor glued and screwed per code.
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Replace?, 2x8x12 joists and reinforce floor in living room with concrete pads and posts
with a 2nd row of 2x8 boards under the existing joists.
Main demo cost;
Replace Unknown at this time Joists at $120 each
Re-enforce living room floor
Pay Plumber to sign on
Install Insulation
Total
$16960.00
?
$1920.00
$500.00
$3880.00
$23260.00
Terms 30% on approval, 50% once floor is removed and balance on completion
Once we have exposed the joists we will see what has to be replaced and we will charge
the repairs at T &M
With Thanks
Peter Kallie
Kaltin Construction Inc
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KALTIN CONSTRUCTION, INC.
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Ryan Kloski
Associa Gulf Coast,
GENERAL CONTRACTORS
CUSTOM HOMES
License # RR282811144
License #CRC1331227
PROPOSAL
13461 Parker Commons Blvd Ste 101
Ft Myers, Fl. 33912
3/29/23
Re; Repairs to 5334 Treetops Dr.
50% draw on demolition
Replace 19 joists@$130.00 ea
Add center joist ledger in both bedrooms @ $1960ea
Build rear and side walls In left bathroom
Total
With Thanks
Peter Kallie
Kaltin Construction Inc
$11630.00
$2470.00
$3920.00
$660.00
$18680.00
18247 Royal Hammock Blvd, Naples Fl. 34114
238-253-3181, pkallie5 l@gmail.com
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Ryan Kloski
Associa Gulf Coast,
KALTIN CONSTRUCTION. INC.
GENERAL CONTRACTORS
CUSTOM HOMES
License # R.R28281 l 144
License #CRC1331227
CHANGE ORDERS
13461 Parker Commons Blvd Ste 101
Ft Myers, Fl. 33912
4/2/23
Re; Repairs to 5334 Treetops Dr.
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Front Walls; Build temporary wall to support roof and then remove windows and door.
Remove drywall, outside siding and then remove the rotten walls.
Frame up new walls with PT lumber because termites don't eat PT lumber, provide
openings for the windows and door. Drywall the insides and clad the outside. Paint.
Install the windows and front door. $8746.00
With Thanks
Peter Kallie
Kaltin Construction Inc
18247 Royal Hammock Blvd, Naples Fl. 34114
238-253-3181, pkallie51@gmail.com
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