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CLB Minutes 02/18/2026 (Draft) 1 COLLIER COUNTY CONTRACTORS LICENSING BOARD February 18th 2026 – 9:00 a.m. Board of County Commission Chambers Collier County Government Center 3299 Tamiami Trail East, 3rd Floor, Naples, FL 34112 Present Members: Todd Allen (Chair) Kyle Lantz Robert P. Meister, III Richard Joslin Jennifer Cassidy Terry Jerulle OTHERS PRESENT Michael Bogert – Licensing Supervisor Larry Zydek – Licensing Investigator Ronald Tomasko – Assistant County Attorney Patrick Neale – Board Attorney Luigi Mainolfi – Minute Taker 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. 1. Roll Call Chair Todd Allen called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. and noted the presence of a quorum with six members present. Extended details include Chair Allen confirming attendance and excusing absences of Stephen Jaron, Kevin Johnson, and Matthew Nolton upon request from staff, with no further discussion or light-hearted comments; no 2 participant descriptions were provided in the transcription, but discussions proceeded in a professional manner. 2. Agenda Additions and Deletions Chair Allen asked for additions or deletions to the agenda, with none noted. Motion to approve the agenda by Kyle Lantz; second by Jennifer Cassidy. Motion carried unanimously 6-0. Extended details include brief confirmation of no changes, with no discussions, testimonials, math/examples, or aerial views applicable. 3. Approval of Agenda Member Kyle Lantz made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Jennifer Cassidy. All those in favor said aye. Motion passed unanimously 6-0. Extended details include confirmation of no changes, with no further discussion. 4. Approval of Minutes (July 16, 2025) A. January 21, 2026 Chair Allen inquired about issues with the minutes from the previous meeting. No concerns were raised. Motion to approve the minutes by Kyle Lantz; second by Jennifer Cassidy. Motion carried unanimously 6-0, with no other concerns raised. 5. Public Comment Chair Allen opened the floor for public comments, with none received. Extended details include a brief pause for any input, confirming no discussion or speakers. 6. Discussion No discussion items were presented. Extended details include a quick confirmation of no discussion. 7. Reports 3 No reports were presented. Extended details include a quick confirmation of no reports. 8. New Business 8.A. Benjamin T. Johnson_Artie Ramps Inc._Review of Credit and Experience. Staff recommendation: Based on the documentation provided, it is staff's opinion that Mr. Johnson does not meet the minimum experience and time requirements as set forth in Collier County Code of Laws and Ordinances Section 22183A.1 and 22183B.1 as related to the experience requirements under Section 22162, Carpentry Contractor. Accordingly, pursuant to Section 22184B, the application is being referred to the Contractor's Licensing Board for review and determination. Mr. Benjamin Johnson was sworn in and stated his name for the record. Staff representative Michael Bogert presented the application for licensure as a carpentry contractor requiring 48 months of qualifying experience. Verifications included three forms from 2000-2008 for skate park renovations and maintenance, plus a self-verification for 24 years in framing, trim carpentry, cabinetry, millwork, deck and fence construction, project supervision, customer service, and contracting. Staff opined he does not meet requirements due to limited experience beyond restricted skate park work; prior license was restricted to skate parks since 2008, relinquished in 2025, with a personal bankruptcy discharged in 2025. Mr. Johnson discussed his experience primarily in skate parks (e.g., mall, Golden Gate Estates, Fort Myers, private parks like North Naples Methodist, east coast Miami, out-of-state Georgia and Chicago), with 75% of business in skate parks and side work in decks, trim, wooden railings, small handicap ramps; he expressed interest in full carpentry for trim and small structural work like decks/walkways, but not framing full houses or large jobs, preferring quick projects with minimal helpers; he clarified no full house framing but small renovations/walls; he works with wood, welded steel, and shotcrete for parks; he explained bankruptcy due to COVID shutdowns of city contracts, leading to maxed credit cards and debt after relying on guaranteed work; he takes deposits for materials only, with labor paid later. Board questions focused on license scope (allows wood frame houses, but applicant lacks framing/truss/uplift/decking knowledge), intent (quick fixes vs. structural), materials (wood major, but steel/shotcrete), prior citations (2008 for work without permit/license, resolved as hung jury viewing ramps as manufactured products), credit management (revolving debt post-COVID). Motion to approve restricted carpentry license (limited to renovations and maintenance of skate parks) with one-year probation for credit monitoring by Chair Todd Allen; second by Kyle Lantz. Motion carried unanimously 6-0. Extended details include questions on time (24 years claimed but restricted since 2008), types of work (75% skate parks, side decks/trim/ramps, no complete house framing, small walls/rooms), background (prior entity dissolved 2024, voluntary relinquishment 4 2025, personal bankruptcy from COVID impacts on 9 city contracts, maxed cards, floated debt 3 years), foundation/math examples (none detailed beyond angles/measurements for ramps), aerial views/descriptions (none), testimonials (none beyond verifications), presenter intro by Mr. Bogert, discussions on restricting vs. full license (applicant agreed to restriction), enforcement (use prior language), probation (monitor credit, return for complaints), no notes on absence of items or break requests. 8.B. Juan C. Cervantes_Journeyman Electrical_Review of Experience. Staff recommendation: Based on the documentation provided, it is staff's opinion that Mr. Cervantes does not meet the minimum experience and time requirements as set forth in the Collier County Code of Laws and Ordinances section 22183A1 and 22183B1 as related to the experience requirements under section 22162, Journeyman Electrician. Accordingly, pursuant to section 22184B, the application is being referred to the contractor's licensing board for review and determination. Mr. Juan Cervantes was sworn in and stated his name for the record. Staff representative Michael Bogert presented the application for journeyman electrician requiring 48 months as apprentice. Verifications included from Errol Santos (Kingdom Electric, Jan 2021-present: residential/commercial rough/trim, service troubleshooting/repair, project leadership, blueprint interpretation, new construction wiring) and educational certifications (year 1 apprenticeship completed May 28, 2025). Staff opined he does not meet requirements (lacks full 4-year approved apprenticeship; rule of thumb 6 years hands-on if not). Mr. Cervantes discussed 5 years 1 month with Kingdom Electric plus 1 year 7 months apprenticeship through county program; work includes residential/commercial/new houses/remodels/services, single units (120/240 single phase), three-phase (208 voltage: black/red/blue wires, 120 to neutral/ground, 208 line-to-line); limited 277/480 experience (colors brown/orange/yellow, 277 to ground/neutral, services like church breaker flips/air handlers, high voltage caution); started as wire runner for 3-6 months, progressed quickly to supervisor due to interest/learning; reads electrical books/apps (Mike Holt), focuses on calculations/wiring/breakers/circuits/panels; does full remodels (multifamily/commercial buildings), panel changes (grounding/bonding/conduits), no trouble after work; aims for master license eventually. Board questions focused on three-phase details (208 commercial beachfront buildings), colors/voltages (correct for 208/277), panel sizes/amps (30-42 spaces, 150-200 amps), apprenticeship definition (approved program vs. hands- on; 48 months/8000 hours rule of thumb), remodel difficulty (harder than new due to code changes like arc faults requiring more wire). Motion to approve journeyman license by Kyle Lantz; second by Richard Joslin. Motion carried unanimously 6-0. Extended details include questions on time (5+ years hands-on, 1.5 years formal apprenticeship), types of work (remodels/multifamily/residential/new, services/troubleshooting, no deep 480 but aware), math/examples (voltages: 120/208/277 line-to-ground/line-to-line, phases separated), aerial views/descriptions (none), testimonials (boss praises quick learning/supervision, inspectors approve work), presenter 5 intro by Mr. Bogert, discussions on knowledge depth (Board questioned applicant regarding knowledge of electrical fundamentals, remodels build expertise over new construction), no notes on absence of items or break requests. 9. Old Business 9.A. 2025-14_CEMIS20250004648_Benjamin Lopez_Top Quality Contractors LLC_Mandatory Appearance. Staff recommendation: Respondent to present circumstances supporting reinstatement, as prior order required completion of permit PRROW20251146863 within 30 days or continued suspension; respondent completed permit February 10, 2026, but failed to appear (despite confirmation last week). Benjamin Lopez was not present. Mr. Bogert summarized January 21, 2026 order requiring permit completion (done timely) but no automatic reinstatement provision, thus mandatory appearance. Recommendation to reinstate permit-pulling privileges as formality. Board questions on absence (noted, but proceed). Motion to reinstate permit-pulling privileges by Kyle Lantz; second by Terry Jerulle. Motion carried 5-1. Extended details include notice given (spoke last week), guidance provided, no testimonials, math/examples not applicable (dates: February 10 completion), presenter intro by Mr. Bogert, discussions on proceeding without appearance due to timely compliance, potential revocation if continued nonappearance, no notes on absence of items or break requests. 9.B. Juan Lopez Lopez_Huistas Infinite Masonary LLC_Probation Review – Credit. Staff recommendation: Extend probation for additional six months to allow score to reach 660 (current 646, improved from 591 June 2024/627 August 2025; no new delinquencies). Juan Lopez was sworn in but provided no testimony. Mr. Bogert summarized August 20, 2025 probation (up to six months) for score below 660; required updated report (submitted, continued improvement). Board questions on probation length (since June 2024, extension legal per case basis, not exceeding two years). Mr. Lopez briefly affirmed efforts to reach 660. Motion to extend probation six months (automatic lift if 660 reached, return if not) by Terry Jerulle; second by Kyle Lantz. Motion carried unanimously 6-0. Extended details include questions on time (8+ months total, legal extension), score trends (591 to 627 to 646), no testimonials beyond updates, math/examples 6 (scores/dates), presenter intro by Mr. Bogert, discussions on encouragement/direction, no notes on absence of items or break requests. 10. Public Hearings 10.A. 2026-01_CEFRD20250013222_Theodore R. Wynn_M.D.T. Electric, INC. Investigator Larry Zydek was sworn in and presented the case. Theodore Wynn was not present (incarcerated). Packet entered into record (motion by Kyle Lantz; second by Jennifer Cassidy; carried unanimously 6-0). Opening statement: Respondent (state- certified electrician, county-registered 2017-00000258, qualifier for MDT Electric) submitted fraudulent insurance certificate since August 22, 2020, for renewals, to falsely demonstrate compliance and obtain permits; staff relied on it, constituting misconduct under Section 22-201. No evidence/closing from respondent. Board found guilty (motion by Chair Todd Allen; second by Kyle Lantz; carried unanimously 6-0). Sanctions: Indefinite suspension of permit-pulling privileges until board petition for reinstatement; referral to DBPR for review. Extended details include questions on license status (inactive since invalid insurance discovered, state suspended), permits (7 pending/open, null/void as unlicensed, homeowners harmed/need new contractors), insurance fraud (manipulated dates/fonts since 2020), service (mailed via jail system December 23, 2025; ample time but unconfirmed read), incarceration (for this issue), no testimonials, math/examples not applicable (dates: August 22, 2020 fraud start), presenter intro by Mr. Zydek (deferred from Mr. Bogert), discussions on due process (suspend vs. revoke for caution, indefinite until petition), enforcement (report to DBPR), no notes on absence of items or break requests. 11. Next Meeting Next Meeting The next CLB meeting is scheduled for March 18, 2026. 12. Adjourn Motion to adjourn by Terry Jerulle; second by unspecified. Motion carried unanimously 6-0. Meeting adjourned at 9:52 a.m.. 7 COLLIER COUNTY CONTRACTORS’ LICENSING BOARD _________________________________________ Chairman Todd Allen The Minutes were approved by ____________________________________ Chairman Todd Allen as presented___________________ or amended____________________