CLB Minutes 09/17/2025 (Draft) September 17, 2025
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COLLIER COUNTY
CONTRACTORS LICENSING BOARD
September 17, 2025 – 9:00 a.m.
Board of County Commission Chambers
Collier County Government Center
3299 Tamiami Trail East, 3rd Floor, Naples, FL 34112
Present Members:
Kyle Lantz – Vice Chairman, Roofing Contractor (Acting Chair)
Richard Joslin – Commercial Pool/Spa Contractor
Matthew Nolton – Engineer/General Contractor
Stephen Jaron – General Contractor
Jennifer Cassidy – Consumer, City of Naples
Terry Jerulle – General Contractor
Kevin Johnson – Consumer
Robert Meister – General Contractor, City of Naples (arrived after start)
Absent Members
Todd Allen – Chairman (Excused Absence)
OTHERS PRESENT
Ronald Tomasko – Assistant County Attorney
Timothy Kratz – Assistant Director, Code Enforcement
Michael Governale – Building Official
Greg St. Jean – Staff
Anthony Simmonds – Staff
Larry Zydek – Staff
Ryan Cathey – Operations
Staff Counsel: Mr. Neal
Investigators: Timothy Brodin and Larry Zida
Any person wishing to appeal a decision made by this Board must ensure
that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes
testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based.
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1. Roll Call
Vice Chairman Kyle Lantz, acting as Chair in the absence of Chairman
Todd Allen, called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Quorum confirmed
with seven members present at roll call; later joined by Member Robert
Meister, bringing attendance to eight.
2. Agenda Additions and Deletions
One deletion: Public Hearings item 10C (2025-14 – Benjamin Lopez –
TopQuality Contractors LLC – CEMIS20250004648) was continued to
the next meeting (October 15, 2025) and removed from this agenda.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Richard Joslin; Second by Terry Jerulle to approve the
agenda as amended (reflecting deletion of Public Hearings 10C).
Vote: Motion passed 7-0.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4.A. August 20, 2025 (2025-3576)
Motion by Stephen Jaron; Second by Jennifer Cassidy to approve the
minutes of the August 20, 2025 meeting.
Vote: Motion passed 7-0.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
6. DISCUSSION
No general discussion items were raised.
7. REPORTS
Reports from Code Enforcement staff and counsel were noted as
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provided in packets. No additional oral reports were delivered at this
meeting.
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.A. Orders of the Board (2025-3592)
Staff presented standing Orders of the Board for ratification.
Motion by Jennifer Cassidy; Second by Kevin Johnson to authorize
signing of the Orders of the Board.
Vote: Motion passed 7-0.
8.B. Jean Lefrancois – Infinity Glass & Hardware, LLC – Review of
Second Entity (2025-3577)
Mr. Jean Lefrancois appeared for review of a request to qualify a second
business entity. Staff reported compliance with required documentation
and confirmed standing with the Division of Corporations.
Board members questioned whether supervision across two entities
could be reasonably performed. Mr. Lefrancois responded that separate
management staff were in place and oversight would remain adequate.
Motion by Matthew Nolton; Second by Terry Jerulle to approve the
request.
Vote: Motion passed 8-0 (including late arrival of Robert Meister).
9. OLD BUSINESS
9.A. Daisy Jarery Quezadas Avalos – M & D Professional Plastering
of SWFL LLC – Probation Review (2025-3487)
Staff reported licensee had submitted updated credit documentation.
Credit standing met the Board’s prior conditions.
Motion by Kevin Johnson; Second by Stephen Jaron to lift probation.
Vote: Motion passed 8-0.
9.B. Anthony J. Dimech – R & A Plumbing Contractors Inc. –
Probation Review (2025-3579)
Staff confirmed required credit score documentation had been provided,
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demonstrating improvement and compliance.
Motion by Richard Joslin; Second by Jennifer Cassidy to reinstate
license without probation.
Vote: Motion passed 8-0.
9.C. 2024-15 – CEMIS20240004396 – Nova Homes of South Florida
Inc. (2025-3581)
Staff updated Board on continued compliance concerns related to Nova
Homes. Issues regarding engineering certification and structural
corrections remained unresolved. Counsel for Nova Homes reiterated
arguments presented at prior meetings that settlement agreements had
transferred responsibility. Board members discussed the need to ensure
public protection.
Motion by Matthew Nolton; Second by Terry Jerulle to continue case for
30 days.
Vote: Motion passed 8-0.
9.D. 2025-02 – CEMIS20240006352 – Sunshine Pools of Naples,
LLC (2025-3582)
Staff reported case was not yet in full compliance. Issues remained
pending with permit documentation.
Motion by Stephen Jaron; Second by Kevin Johnson to continue matter
for 30 days.
Vote: Motion passed 8-0.
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Note: At staff request for efficiency (to allow early release of county
staff), Public Hearing 10A was advanced and heard prior to New
Business 8A.
A. 2025-09 – Peter Kallie – Kaltin Construction Inc. –
CEMIS20250002654 (2025-3584)
The public hearing was opened (motion passed 8-0). Respondent was
represented by counsel Stan [Butler/Cliner—clarify name if available
from full transcript], but did not personally appear. A stipulation
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agreement was read into the record: Respondent admits to violations in
Administrative Complaint 2025-09 (Counts 1-13, 1A, and 1B) under
Section 22-20112 (willful violation of state, county, or City of Naples
laws). Sanctions include: $2,000 fine payable within 60 days (failure
results in automatic license revocation); 12 months probation starting
September 17, 2025 (any subsequent violation requires board
appearance); submit new or revised permit application (PRMFH-
20230416452) for full interior demolition (including electrical and
plumbing work) and finalize within 60 days (failure results in license
suspension and automatic board appearance). The Board confirmed
proper notice and jurisdiction. Counsel affirmed respondent's
understanding of terms.
Motion to adopt the stipulation as an Agreed Order (mover
unspecified in transcript; second by Kyle Lantz).
Vote: Motion passed 7-1 (one opposed).
10.B. 2025-13 – René A. Aviles – Full Construction Services Inc. –
CEMIS20250005737 (2025-3583)
Case opened regarding alleged violations by Mr. Aviles and Full
Construction Services, Inc. Staff presented investigative findings and
compliance concerns. Investigators Brodin and Zida testified to permit
and inspection deficiencies.
Attached documentation was introduced into the record, noting
discrepancies in credit standing and supervisory responsibility. Mr.
Aviles provided testimony in response, acknowledging business
difficulties but requesting leniency. Counsel Neal advised Board
regarding options of probation, suspension, or continuance.
Board members discussed the seriousness of the violations, referencing
the attachment evidence. Several emphasized the need to balance
rehabilitation with public protection.
Motion by Terry Jerulle; Second by Kevin Johnson to continue case for
30 days, requiring submission of updated financial and credit
documentation prior to next hearing.
Vote: Motion passed 8-0.
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10.C. 2025-14 – Benjamin Lopez – TopQuality Contractors LLC –
CEMIS20250004648 (2025-3585)
Respondent was present. Staff outlined deficiencies and prior history.
Respondent presented corrective steps underway. Board discussion
emphasized accountability and timely compliance.
Motion by Richard Joslin; Second by Jennifer Cassidy to continue case
for 30 days with compliance conditions.
Vote: Motion passed 8-0.
11. NEXT MEETING DATE
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Collier County Contractors
Licensing Board is October 15, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in the Board of
County Commission Chambers.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:38
a.m.
COLLIER COUNTY
CONTRACTORS’ LICENSING BOARD
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Chairman Todd Allen
The Minutes were approved by _______________________________
Chairman Todd Allen
as presented __________________________________
or amended____________________________________