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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20150421CB MinutesSEBASTIN HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND CHAIRMAN Board s Approved Datei Approved S SEBASTIAN CONSTRUCTION BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES April 21, 2015 — 6:00 P.M. Meeting was called to order by Ch. Carbano at 6:00 P.M. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ch. Carbano. ROLL CALL: Present: Ms. Hays Mr. Hosey Mr. Fortier Ms. Carbano STAFF PRESENT: Mr. Wayne Eseltine, Building Official Ms. Linda Lohsl, Certified Business Tax Official Ms. Michelle Boswell, Permit Technician/Recording Secretary APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular meeting held January 13, 2015. MOTION: Fortier/Hosey to approve [as submitted] ROLL CALL: Mr. Fortier Yes Mr. Hosey Yes Ms. Carbano Yes Ms. Hays Yes ANNOUNCEMENTS: Building Official Wayne Eseltine stated because Board member Mr. Dalessandro had recently moved out of the area, and Mr. Berry had health problems, both members had resigned from the Board. Ms. Lohsl stated the open positions were being advertised by the City Clerk's office. OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: RENEWAL OF CERTIFICATE: IN THE MATTER OF MR. JOHN KNUDSEN A TILE & MARBLE CONTRACTOR: LOCAL LICENSE NO. 1512 MR. KNUDSEN IS SEEKING BOARD APPROVAL TO RE -INSTATE HIS LICENSE THAT EXPIRED ON 9/30/2009 APPLICABLE CODE SECTION FROM THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES: • SECTION 26-168 (C) OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES A CERTIFICATE WHICH IS INOPERATIVE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO RENEW SHALL BE RESTORED ON PAYMENT OF THE PROPER RENEWAL FEE. IF THE APPLICATION FOR RESTORATION IS NOT MADE BEFORE THE BEGINNING OF THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR OF THE CITY, THE FEE FOR RESTORATION SHALL BE DOUBLE THE ORIGINAL RENEWAL FEE AND IN ADDITION THE BOARD MAY REQUIRE RE- EXAMINIATION OF THE APPLICANT. A CERTIFICATE WHICH IS NOT RENEWED WITHIN THREE FULL YEARS AFTER EXPIRATION MAY NOT BE RENEWED, RESTORED, OR REINSTATED THEREAFTER EXCEPT BY REAPPLICATION AND RE-EXAMINATION. Building Official stated that Mr. Knudsen is seeking board approval to reinstate his local license that expired 9/30/2009, and read Section 26-168 (C) of the City Code of Ordinances, which required reapplication and reexamination, and that was the basis for Mr. Knudsen's appeal to the Board. Mr. Knudsen, 5525 42nd Terrace, Vero Beach, stated in 2009 he worked for Home Depot and took a transfer to Connecticut, since has returned and is still connected with HD through US Installation Group, who is requiring that he get licensed again. Summary of findings: Ms. Carbano noted his testing, which Sebastian sponsored, was in 2002. Mr. Knudsen verified he had been in the [tile & marble] business for 35 years. Mr. Fortier asked if there was any continuing education required for this type of licensing. Mr. Eseltine responded there was not. Mr. Knudsen stated he did not consider that he should have continued to pay his renewal fee when he was in Connecticut. Ms. Lohsl stated the fees would be $360.00 to reinstate the license, which included the current year. A motion was made to override the requirement of section 26-168 requiring the examination since the license has been expired for more than three years, and reinstate this license for $360.00 since no continuing education was required. MOTION: Fortier / Hays ROLL CALL: Mr. Hosey - Yes Mr. Fortier - Yes Ms. Carbano - Yes Ms. Hays — Yes MOTION CARRIES: 4-0 BOARD MATTERS: None ATTORNEY MATTERS: None BUILDING OFFICIAL MATTERS: Review "Charge" and Mission of the Construction Board First, Mr. Eseltine gave a brief update on his meeting last week at the local Treasure Coast Building Officials Association where there was a class on Contractor Licensing and all the jurisdictions that were present discussed sharing disciplinary information so contractors wouldn't move city to city committing the same type of violations. He stated they discussed Sebastian's expiration code requiring reexamination or Board override, how other cities did not have this, and how it affected reciprocity letters. As a follow-up to the City Council workshop with the Boards & Commissions, Mr. Eseltine stated he wanted to review the mission of the Board and handed out a copy of the Code of Ordinances sections referring to the Board's powers and duties. The seven items listed in Section 26-197 were read and discussed. Mr. Eseltine also clarified why types of violations by contractors would go before the Special Magistrate vs. the Construction Board, and collection of fines levied. Section 26-175, where the Board was used in appeals, along with other pertinent sections was also read. Mr. Fortier asked why this discussion was needed now. Mr. Eseltine stated it was suggested at the workshop and the current agenda was short. Mr. Fortier opined he would like to see the Construction Board meet more often, even if to just be updated with building departmental activities and meeting discussions. Mr. Eseltine proceeded to update the members with information about the new computer software the Building Department was purchasing and installing, which enabled more online permitting, better features for the inspectors and contractors, and electronic submittal of documents. Mr. Fortier questioned if there was an increase in construction activity within the last two years, and did the Building Department have the same staffing positions as before. Mr. Eseltine discussed the previous and current positions, a current retirement, and current re- hire. Mr. Fortier inquired if the Building Department had a mission statement, too. Mr. Eseltine stated it was on the home page of the Department's website. Ms. Hays asked how the city finds the violators. Mr. Eseltine responded that it was usually by a complaint from a resident who hired an unlicensed contractor, got taken, and then came to the city for help. Ms. Hays suggested a letter could be sent to homeowners offering guidelines when hiring a contractor, and a discussion ensued with the members about avoiding unlicensed ones. 15 MINUTES TO THE PUBLIC: None Meeting Adjourned at 6:41 PM (db)