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Home My WebLink About10-24-2017 CB Agendacc �OF SE HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND BUILDING DEPARTMENT 1225 MAIN STREET • SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE: (772) 589-5537 • FAX (772) 589-2566 SEBASTIAN CONSTRUCTION BOARD REGULAR MEETING October 24, 2017 A 6:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES ANNOUNCEMENTS: OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: Quasi -Judicial Hearing APPEAL OF DECISION BY CITY OF SEBASTIAN BUILDING OFFICIAL TO REVOKE ELECTRICAL PERMIT NO. 17-002478 APPEAL FILED BY KARL CZAPLICKI APPLICANT FOR AN OWNER/BUILDER PERMIT FOR WORK AT 110 ABLETT TERRACE IN SEBASTIAN, FL. DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDING FOR UNLICENSED CONTRACTOR ACTIVITY AGAINST KARL CZAPLICKI BUILDING OFFICIAL MATTERS: BOARD MATTERS: ATTORNEY MATTERS: PUBLIC INPUT: ADJOURN NOTE: IF ANY PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE ON THE ABOVE MATTERS, HE/SHE WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND FOR SUCH PURPOSES, HE/SHE MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY IN EVIDENCE ON WHICH THE APPEAL IS BASED. TWO OR MORE ELECTED OFFICIALS MAY BE IN ATTENDANCE CITY OF SEBASTIAN SEBASTIAN CONSTRUCTION BOARD MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING JUNE 27, 2017 1. Call to Order — Chairwoman Carbano called the meeting to order at 6:06 pm. 2. Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all. 3. Rall Call Present Ms. Jean Carbano Mr. Andrew Manero Mr. Shawn Hosey Mr. Jock Crockett Absent Mr. James Fortier Also Present Mr. Wayne Eseltine, Building Official Ms. Susan Mann, Recording Consultant 4. Approval of Minutes Regular Meeting March 28, 2017 Ms. Carbano called for additions, deletions or corrections to the minutes. A motion to approve the March 28, 2017 minutes as presented was made by Mr. Hosey and seconded by Ms. Carbano. Roll Call: Ms. Carbano — Yes Mr. Crockett —Yes Mr. Manero — Yes Mr. Hosey —Yes MOTION CARRIED 4 — 0 5. Announcements Ms. Carbano announced that Ms. Hays resigned her position. She welcomed Mr. Jock Crockett to the Board. 6. Old Business — None Sebastian Construction Board Page 2 Minutes of Regular Meeting of Jun 27, 2017 7. New Business CONTRACTOR LICENSE REINSTATEMENT: IN THE MATTER OF MR. RICHARD S. RUSSELL IRRIGATION CONTRACTOR LICENSE NO. 1423 CONTRACTOR WISHES TO APPEAR BEFORE THE BOARD TO SEEK REINSTATEMENT OF HIS EXPIRED LICENSE. LICENSE HAS BEEN EXPIRED SINCE 9/30/2004. CITY CODE OF ORDINANCE SECTION 26-168 (C) STATES THAT A CERTIFICATE THAT HAS NOT RENEWED WITHIN 3 FULL YEARS AFTER EXPIRATION MAY NOT BE RENEWED, RESTORED OR REINSTATED THEREAFTER EXCEPT BY REAPPLICATION AND REEXAMINATION. SECTION 26-168 Mr. Eseltine, City Building Official, stated that Mr. Richard Russell is before the Board this evening requesting that his Irrigation License, which expired on 9/30/2004, be reinstated. He explained that as per the City Code of Ordinances Section 26-168(C) all fees have to be paid and if the license has been expired for more than 3 full years reapplication and reexamination is required. He stated that since the City does not do examinations any longer the applicant would have to take the examination at another location. He stated that Mr. Russell has a license in Indian River County which has been active from 2001 to 2016. Mr. Crockett asked if there could be a reciprocal agreement with Indian River County since his license is active there. Mr. Eseltine responded that is not possible because the Indian River County License is based on the reciprocal agreement with Sebastian. Mr. Richard Russell, 1290 12" Street SW, Vero Beach, FL responded to Ms. Carbano's question regarding why he did not put his license on inactive by stating that he was young and wanted to work for himself and was not good with paperwork. He explained that the person he hired to handle the paperwork was not as conscientious as he believed them to be, consequently he was not aware the license expired and he was not doing work in Sebastian. He commented that at the time he was doing work in Sebastian permits were not required for irrigation jobs as they are now. He explained that he has a client in Sebastian and he would like to expand his business into Melbourne and other areas, as a result he needs to get his license reinstated and be able to get a letter of reciprocity from the City. He stated that he understands the Code, is willing to pay the necessary fees and if the Board does not decide to reinstated his license he will understand their position. Mr. Eseltine stated that Mr. Russell is correct regarding permits for irrigation not being required then as they are now. Sebastian Construction Board Page 3 Minutes of Regular Meeting of Jun 27, 2017 Mr. Crockett asked if there is a way for Mr. Russell's license to be reinstated. Mr. Eseltine responded that in accordance with the fee schedule Resolution R1220, he would pay $75 per year for 12 years and $60 for the current year for a total of $960 to bring his license current. Mr. Crockett asked Mr. Russell if he is in a position to pay the total fee. Mr. Russell responded that he is able to pay the entire fee. Mr. Hosey asked for details regarding when the requirement for permits for irrigation work was implemented. Mr. Eseltine responded that they start appearing in the 2012 Fee Schedule so it would be around that timeframe. Mr. Hosey stated that he can understand how a person just starting in business may not be aware of when their license expires and without having to pull a permit the reminder is not there. Mr. Eseltine responded that although a permit was not required, the work had to be done by a licenses contractor. He stated that in 2012 the City became concerned about the irrigation work being done and determined that inspections would be helpful to prevent any problems caused by installation of pumps, etc. Mr. Eseltine explained the testing process and stated that Mr. Russell passed the test given by Sebastian and as a result he was licensed and a Letter of Reciprocity was provided to him for other municipalities. However, now that his license has expired the City cannot give him a letter unless the Board approves reinstatement. He commented that Mr. Russell has kept his license current in Indian River County which demonstrates good faith on his part. Mr. Russell stated that he has been working the entire time since his Sebastian license expired. He explained that he has licenses to work in various towns in the area. He stated that he understands if the Board won't reinstate his license, but the expense will be the same or more if he has to go elsewhere and retake the test; he would prefer to pay the City the back fees and have the license reinstated. Mr. Manero asked if Mr. Russell has the required insurances. Mr. Russell responded in the affirmative. Ms. Carbano asked if Mr. Russell has employees. Mr. Russell responded that he does not now, but did when he owned his business. He explained that he sold his business in 2012 and in 2014 started working alone. Mr. Crockett asked what Mr. Russell's preference would be, to reinstated his license in Sebastian or go elsewhere and take the test. Mr. Russell responded that he would prefer to pay the fees and have his license reinstated in Sebastian. Ms. Carbano called for any further questions; hearing none she called for a motion Sebastian Construction Board Minutes of Regular Meeting of Jun 27, 2017 Page 4 A motion that the Board reinstate Mr. Russell's license after a payment of $960 was made by Mr. Crockett, seconded by Mr. Manero. Roll Call: Ms. Carbano — No Mr. Crockett —Yes Mr. Manero —Yes Mr. Hosey — Yes MOTION CARRIED 3 — 1 9. Building Official Matters — None 10. Board Matters — None 11. Attorney Matters — None 12. Fifteen (15) Minutes to the Public —None 13. Adjourn Chairwoman Carbano called for any further business, hearing none she adjourned the meeting at 6:30 pm. s/m