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CLB Minutes 12/17/2025December 17, 2025 Page 1 COLLIER COUNTY CONTRACTORS LICENSING BOARD December 17, 2025, Naples, Florida LET IT BE REMEMBERED that the Collier County Contractors’ Licensing Board, having conducted business herein, on this date at 9 a.m. in REGULAR SESSION in Administrative Building F, 3rd Floor, Collier County Government Center, Naples, Florida with the following members present: Chair: Todd Allen (Excused) Vice Chair Kyle Lantz Richard Joslin Robert Meister Stephon Jaron Matthew Nolton Kevin Johnson Jennifer Cassidy (Excused) Terry Jerulle Also Present: Michael Bogert – Licensing Supervisor Timothy Crotts – Code Enforcement Assistant Director Doug Sposito – Deputy Building Official Fred Clum - Chief Building Official December 17, 2025 Page 2 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 Terry Jerulle called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. A quorum present. Recognized excused absences of Ms. Cassidy and Mr. Allen. 2.Agenda Additions and Deletions None - Motion to approve the agenda by Kyle Lantz; Second by Terry Jerulle -Approved 7-0 3.Approval of Agenda Motion approving the agenda by Kyle Latz; Seconded by Terry Jerulle – Approved 7-0 4.Approval of Minutes - October 22, 2025 Motion to approve the minutes by Terry Jerulle; Approved 7-0 5.Public Comment None 6.Discussion Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman for 2026. Supervisor Bogert prefaced with an email from absent member Todd Allen accepting a nomination for chair if offered. Richard Joslin nominated Todd Allen for chair and Stephen Jaron for Vice-Chair. Motion electing Todd Allen as chair and Stephen Jaron as Vice-Chair by Richard Joslin; Second by Terry Jerulle - Approved 7-0 7.Reports None 8.New Business A.Orders of the Board Motion allowing the acting chair to sign orders by Kyle Lance; Second by Kevin Johnson Approved 7-0 December 17, 2025 Page 3 B. Luigi Bruno Caruso Design & Build LLC. Review of Experience. Staff recommendation: Based on the documentation provided, it is staff's opinion that Mr. Caruso 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, Registered General Contractor. Accordingly, pursuant to Section 22184B, the application is being referred to the Contractor's Licensing Board for review and determination. Mr. Luigi Bruno Caruso was sworn in and stated his name for the record. Staff representative Michael Bogert presented the application for licensure as a registered general contractor requiring 48 months of qualifying experience. Verifications included from Giovanni Garcia (Garpe INV Corp., June 2021- present, project manager), Marlee Hagerstrom (Sterling Build LLC, August 2022- January 2025, project manager superintendent), and Nicholas Rodriguez (RCI Enterprise Group, Inc., August 2022-present, project manager). Five reference letters recommended Mr. Caruso. Staff opinion he does not meet requirements. Mr. Caruso discussed his experience, noting full-time roles with Sterling Build and bouncing between GARP and RCI, parting ways with Sterling Build, primarily residential new builds and remodels, some commercial remodels. He agreed with the county's assessment for general contractor but felt suited for residential. He withdrew his application for general contractor to pursue residential instead. No vote needed. Extended details include questions on full- time jobs, types of work (three residential new builds in Lee County), background in interior design since 2008 working on hospitals and clubhouses under designers, not contractors. Board suggested withdrawing to apply for residential, noting it might still require review. Mr. Caruso formally requested withdrawal. No aerial views, numbers beyond dates, testimonials via references, math/examples not applicable. Presented intro by Mr. Bogert, discussions on structural experience. C.Rafael Diaz Gonzalez, Seaside Restoration & Coatings LLC. Review of Experience. Staff recommendation: Based on the documentation provided, it is staff's opinion that Mr. Gonzalez 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, glass and glazing contractor. Accordingly, pursuant to section 22184B, the application is being referred to the contractor's licensing board for review and determination. Mr. Rafael Diaz-Gonzalez was sworn in and stated his name. Mr. Bogert presented the application for glass and glazing contractor requiring 24 months experience. December 17, 2025 Page 4 Verification from Gregory Villanueva (Villas Windows and Doors Services LLC, April 2015-December 2017, installer/crew leader). Staff opined he does not meet requirements. Mr. Gonzalez explained working at Villas for over two years as installer then manager, installations and helping manage projects, new construction and 40% restoration, familiar with brands like Anderson, Lohen, PGT, ES. Board read scope requiring glass cutting, installation of shutters, etc. Mr. Gonzalez discussed his company Seaside Restoration and Coatings, technical representative for manufacturers, minimal deglazing, no hurricane shutters or shower glass. Motion to deny by Richard Joslin; second by Stephen Jaron. Motion carried unanimously 7-0. Extended details include questions on time (five months short initially, clarified as scope issue), experience at Big Fisher (installations, management), types of windows (sliding glass doors, pockets), lift and slide (unfamiliar), hurricane shutters (minimal), storefront replacements. No aerial views, numbers include dates and 40% restoration, testimonials none, math/examples not applicable. Presenter intro by Mr. Bogert, discussions on technical expertise, suggestion to gain more experience. D. Jesus Garcia Jr. Meieres Group Inc. Review of Experience. Staff recommendation: Based on the documentation provided, it is staff's opinion that Mr. Garcia 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, registered residential contractor. Mr. Jesus Garcia was sworn in and stated his name. Mr. Bogert presented the application for registered residential contractor requiring 48 months experience. Verification from Ray Lane (Acadian Inc., 2019-2025, superintendent). One reference letter. Staff opined he does not meet requirements. Mr. Garcia discussed six years at Acadian Builders, 10-15 new homes and remodels, monolithic slabs, footers, rebar, trenches, block installation, trusses, sheathing (three-quarters CDX plywood), involved from start to finish, hands-on with subs (digging trenches, running steel), left in February, real estate license, working with family painting company and Design West. Motion to approve by Kyle Lantz; second by Matthew Nolton. Motion carried 6-1. Extended details include questions on in-house vs. subbed work, flying trusses (no, concrete block focus), piling work (familiar but not personal), goal to build affordable single-family slab block homes, locations (Pelican Bay, Pine Ridge Estates, North Naples, downtown Naples, Gray Oaks), elevation concerns (above flood levels per surveyor), surveyor role (locates, benchmarks, flood zones). No aerial views, numbers include 10-15 homes, dates, math/examples on rebar spacing (12-16 inches wide). Presenter intro by Mr. Bogart, discussions on inspections (slab depth, rebar, compaction, termite spray, December 17, 2025 Page 5 wire mesh, plumbing), pool inspections (surveying, footer), no probationary period. 9.Old Business A.2025-09 Peter Kelly, Kallin Construction. Reinstate Permit Privileges. Staff recommendation: Due to progress and conversations with county staff, recommend extending the suspension for another 30 days with appearance before the board. Peter Kelly (Kallin Construction) was sworn in. Mr. Bogart summarized the September 17, 2025, stipulated settlement for complaint 2025-09, requiring new/ revised permit PRMFH2023-0416452 within 60 days or suspension. Mr. Kelly missed the deadline but showed progress. His attorney explained delays due to client's back surgery, old construction requiring new protocols, fire permit submission error causing weeks delay, work completed but permits not closed, viewed as remodel initially. Motion to extend suspension 30 days or to next meeting (January 21, 2026), with return if not completed by Matthew Nolton;. Motion carried unanimously 7-0. Extended details include attorney taking blame for packet error, confidence in completion as paper drill, questions on why not done, no testimonials, math/examples not applicable. Presenter intro by staff, discussions on minor details, good luck wishes. No notes on absence of items or break requests. B.2025-02 Lori Bromas, Sunshine Pools of Naples, LLC. Reinstate Permit Privileges. Staff recommendation: Respondent to present circumstances supporting reinstatement, as prior rehearing opportunity under 22204 expired due to missed 20-day written request deadline. Lori Bromas and Chris Bromas were sworn in. Mr. Bogert summarized March 19, 2025, revocation for willful code violation, September 17, 2025, request for reinstatement, but no formal rehearing possible. Lori discussed owner taking permit as owner-builder, final electric passed except barrier (fence failed self- latching/closing), canceled screen enclosure. Owner Ledion Leka sworn in, disputed access denial, noted communication proofs, fraud case involvement, paid 95% for enclosure not completed, took over permit, fence inspection failed latching, pool used without CO. Chris clarified contract issues, pool filled without enclosure contract, access limited to Sundays/Mondays due to rentals, willing to install fence or refund. Motion to continue 30 days/next meeting for parties to resolve (install enclosure or refund), with automatic reinstatement if agreed in writing by Terry Drury; second by Chair. Motion carried unanimously 7-0. Extended details include disclosures (Chair knows family), questions on access, December 17, 2025 Page 6 pool use without CL/CO, payments (95%), timelines (three months since failed inspection), suggestions to hire sub, two years delay, no aerial views, numbers include dates, 95% paid, math/examples not applicable, testimonials none. Presenter intro by Mr. Bogert, heated discussions on access, refunds, public safety. No notes on absence of items or break requests. 10. Public Hearings A. 2025-15 Brittany Borges-Hagadorn, First Class Plumbing of Florida Inc. Motion to open public hearing by Matthew Knowlton; second by Steven Jaron Approved 7-0 Staff introduced administrative complaint into evidence. Motion to accept evidence by Matthew Nolton; Second by Stephen Jaron - Approved 7-0 Brittany Borges-Hagadorn was sworn in. Investigator Larry Zydek presented case: contracted March 6, 2025, for $78,975 sewer repair without permit, complaint April 3, permit issued April 25 but held June 10 for signed sealed plans, multiple notices/meetings, remains under review December 17. Violation of Section 22- 201.1.2 for willful building code violation. Eric Borges (father, owner) sworn in, defended as 35-year plumber, emergency sewer backup, replaced Y seven feet under slab, like-for-like, delays in finding engineer, portal issues, not willful. Doug Sposito sworn in, explained initial permit issued without tunneling, inspector found tunneling, required plans, engineer must supervise, current submission rejects supervision. Motion to find not guilty of willful violation by Kyle Lantz; second by Matthew Nolton - Approved 5-2 Motion to close public hearing by Matthew Nolton; second by Kevin Johnson Approved 7-0 Extended details include detailed timelines, communications, rejections for missing seals/supervision, questions on permit issuance/revision, tunneling discovery, portal difficulties, emergency nature, no backfill/foam yet (tunnel open under building, surface backfilled by HOA), public safety concerns, no aerial views, numbers include $78,975 contract, dates, 7 feet tunnel, math/examples not applicable, testimonials none. Presenter intro by Larry Zydek, extensive discussions on willfulness, learning curve, transparency gaps. December 17 ,2025 11. Next Meeting Next Meeting The next CLB meeting is scheduled for January 21, 2026. Motion to adjourn by Kyle Lantz; Second by - Approved 7-0. 12. Adjourn Meeting adjourned at 11: 14 a.m. COLLIER COTJNTY CONTRACTORS' LICENSING BOARD frn.-)Z Vice ChoirilonkyleLtrtz The Minutes were approved on l LI 1- as presented or amended Page 7 i