CLB Minutes 09/17/20251
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 Casidy – 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
Patrick Neal – Board Attorney
Timothy Crotts – Assistant Director, Code Enforcement
Michael Bogert – Licensing Supervisor
Ryan Cathey – Operations Supervisor
Investigators – Timothy Broughton and Larry Zydek.
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 22, 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 20th, 2025 meeting.
Vote: Motion passed 7-0.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
6. DISCUSSION
No general discussion items were raised.
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7. REPORTS
Reports from Code Enforcement staff and counsel were noted as 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 not submitted updated credit documentation. License
suspended for not complying with Board Order.
Motion by Kevin Johnson; Second by Stephen Jaron to suspend license.
Vote: Motion passed 8-0.
9.B. Anthony J. Dimech – R & A Plumbing Contractors Inc. – Probation
Review (2025-3579)
Staff reported no credit score documentation had been provided. License
suspended for not complying with Board order.
Motion by Richard Joslin; Second by Jennifer Cassidy to suspend license.
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.
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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 that the contractor is no longer listed on the permit. The
homeowner has taken over the permit. The license holder was present to request
permit pulling privileges be reinstated.
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 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).
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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 Broughton and Zydek 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.
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 22, 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