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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-15-2018 CB Minutes82 C IRMAI� �� CITY OF SEBASTIAN Approved Dated d / 8 SEBASTIAN CONSTRUCTION BOAWoved SUbject To MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETItjG tir M MAY 15, 2018 1. Call To Order -- Chairwoman Carbano called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. Pledge of Allegiance -- was recited by all. 3. Roll Call: Present Ms. Jean Carbano Mr. James Fortier Mr. Shawn Hosey Mr. Jock Crockett Absent Mr. Andrew Manero -- Excused Also Present Mr. Wayne Eseltine, Building Official Ms. Janet Graham, Technical Writer 4. Aooroval of Minutes Ms. Carbano called for additions, deletions or corrections to the Minutes. A motion to approve the January 23, 2018 Minutes as presented was made by Mr. Crockett, seconded by Ms. Carbano. ROLL CALL Ms. Carbano -- Yes Mr. Hosey -- Yes Mr. Fortier -- Yes Mr. Crockett -- Yes Total vote was 4-0 in favor. Motion carries. 5. Announcements -- None 6. Old Business -- None SEBASTIAN CONSTRUCTION BOARD PAGE 2 Minutes of Regular Meeting of May 15, 2018 7. New Business A. Request to Reinstate a Certificate of Competency: i. In the Matter of Mr. Donald R. Heaton Drywall Contractor: Local License No. 348 Mr. Eseltine stated the case before the Board is a request to reinstate a certificate of competency for Mr. Donald R. Heaton, a drywall contractor, that expired on 9-30-2011. The applicable Code Section from the City Code of Ordinances is Section 26-168 (C), which states: "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 reexamination 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 reexamination." He stated there have been cases in the past where it has been more than three years and the cases were brought to the Board to decide on whether the applicants would be required to retake the examination. Ms. Carbano asked if anyone on the Board had any questions of Mr. Eseltine. Mr. Fortier asked if there is any continuing education required. Mr. Eseltine stated no. Mr. Fortier asked if there were any fees or costs incurred by the Building Department during the period of lapse of the license. Mr. Eseltine stated the Building Department sends out renewal notices for three years, but other than that there was nothing done by the Department. Ms. Carbano asked for clarification of the cost for being on inactive status. Mr. Eseltine stated $10.00 a year. Ms. Carbano asked if anyone else on the Board had any questions of Mr. Eseltine. There being none, Ms. Carbano called for Mr. Heaton to come forward. Mr. Heaton gave his name and address as Donald R. Heaton, 917 Carnation Drive, Sebastian. SEBASTIAN CONSTRUCTION BOARD PAGE 3 Minutes of Regular Meeting of May 15, 2018 Ms. Carbano asked Mr. Heaton what he has been doing since 2011. Mr. Heaton stated he had some personal problems, and that because of the economy he had some financial problems. As the economy picked up, he was contacted by some of his former employees asking when he would be getting back in the business. He now wants to be productive again, and so he is applying to renew his license. Ms. Carbano asked for questions by the Board. Mr. Crockett asked the applicant if he wishes to take the exam again, and Mr. Heaton stated he would rather not. Mr. Crockett asked if Mr. Heaton is financially prepared to pay the costs of reinstating his license, and Mr. Heaton stated yes. Mr. Eseltine summarized the case. Mr. Fortier asked if the procedure for charging Mr. Heaton to reinstate his license could be adjusted to charge the full amount for the three years the Building Department had sent out letters for renewal, and then charge $10.00 for each of the following three years, plus $60.00 for the current year. Mr. Eseltine stated the Code of Ordinances would not have to be changed in order to do that, and he clarified there would be three years at $75.00, plus three years at $10.00, and the current year of $60.00 for a total of $315.00. Mr. Heaton was agreeable. Ms. Carbano asked if there were any further questions from the Board. There being none, Ms. Carbano called for a motion. MOTION: Motion as amended was made by Mr. Crockett, seconded by Mr. Fortier that, provided Mr. Heaton pays the sum of $75.00 for three years, $10.00 for three years, and $60.00 for the current year, for a total of $315.00, his license be reinstated. ROLL CALL: Ms. Carbano -- No Mr. Hosey -- Yes Mr. Fortier -- Yes Mr. Crockett -- Yes Total vote was 3-1 in favor. Motion carries. 8. Buildino Official Matters: Status update of Ordinance 0-18-02 amending Chapter 42 of the City Code of Ordinances: Fire Prevention and Protection. SEBASTIAN CONSTRUCTION BOARD PAGE 4 Minutes of Regular Meeting of May 15, 2018 Mr. Eseltine reviewed the status of the presentation he brought to the Board in January regarding changes to Chapter 42 of the City Code of Ordinances for Fire Prevention and Protection. The Ordinance went before City Council on 3-14-2018 and was approved. In essence, this amends Chapter 42 with some revisions and establishes the City of Sebastian's Fire Marshall's Office. The Fire Marshall's Office will conduct plan review and inspections, including annual inspections as needed. He added that after meetings among all interested parties, it was decided that Special Events are best left up to the Indian River County Fire Bureau to handle. Also, the City's contract with SAFEbuilt has been approved. Mr. Crockett inquired as to when the changes would take effect, and Mr. Eseltine stated they are already in effect. 9. Board Matters -- None 10. Attornev Matters -- None 11. Fifteen (15) Minutes to the Public -- None 12. Adiourn Chairwoman Carbano called for any further business; hearing none, she adjourned the meeting at 6:23 p.m. A