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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06132000aCITY OF SEBASTIAN CONSTRUCTION BOARD MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING JUNE 13, 2000 Chairman Cecrle called the meeting to order at 7:01 pm. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. ROLL.~____CALL: PRESENT: EXCUSED ABSENCE: UNEXCUSED ABSENCE: Chmn. Cecrle Louis Nicolini VC Herbig ALSO PRESENT: Meredith Fox Scott Taylor(a) Andrew AiIocco Michael Holdridge and Pierre Paquette(a) Leonard Galbraith George Bonacci, Building Official/Building Dept. Director Kathy Nappi, Contractor Licensing Ann Brack, Recording Secretary APPROV ,AL OF MINUTES: (5/9/00) MOTION by Nicolini/Fox I'd make a motion to accept the minutes as written. A voice vote was taken. 6 - 0, motion carried. ANNOUNCEMENTS,;, The secretary announced that Michael Holdridge and Pierre Paquette(a) have excused absences, and Leonard Galbraith is unexcused, and Scott Taylor(a) will be voting in place of Mr. Galbraith. NEW BUSINESS: EXPERIOR EXAM: 1. PAIGE, JAMES R. I Painting Mr, James Paige was present and was sworn in by the Chairman at 7:05 pm. MOTION by AIIocco/Herbig I'd like to make a motion that we allow Mr. James R. Paige to take the Experior Exam for Painting, CONSTRUCTION BOARD MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 13, 2000 Roll call: Meredith Fox - yes Scott Taylor(a) - yes VC Herbig - yes Chmn. Cecrle - yes Andrew AIIocco - yes Louis Nicolini - yes The vote was 6 - 0. Motion carried. 2. TADROWSKI, GEORGE R. / Irrigation Mr. George Tadrowski was present and was sworn in by the Chairman at 7:10 pm. Mr. Bonacci noted that over the year. s, Mr. Tadrowski installed irrigation systems under his Certified Residential Contractor license, but did not do any electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work. MOTION by Fox/AIIocco I'll make a motion that the Board approve George R. Tadrowski to take the Experior Exam in the specialty trade, Irrigation, and does not have to take the Business and Law test again as it's noted on his application that he does have a current Certified Residential Contractor's License. Roll call: Scott Taylor(a) - yes Chmn. Cecrle - yes Meredith Fox - yes Louis Nicolini - yes VC Herbig - yes Andrew AIIocco - yes The vote was 6 - 0. Motion carried. 3. McGUIRE, JAKEN A. I Journeyman Electrician Mr. Jaken McGuire was present and was sworn in by the Chairman at 7:16 pm. MOTION by AIIocco/Taylor(a) I'd like to make a motion that we allow Mr. McGuire to take the Journeyman Electrical Experior Exam. Roll call: Chmn. Cecrle - yes Louis Nicolini - yes Scott Taylor(a) - yes Meredith Fox - yes VC Michael Herbig - yes Andrew AIIocco -. yes The vote was 6- 0. Motion carried. 4. SVELLING, KRISTOFFER I Swimming Pool - Commercial Mr. Kristoffer Svelling was present and was sworn in by the Chairman at 7:19 pm. Board members had several questions for this applicant. CONSTRUCTION BOARD MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 13, 2000 MOTION by AIIoccolFox I'd like to make a motion that we allow Mr. Kristoffer Svelling to take the Commercial Pool/Spa Experior Exam with the contingency that he supplies to Kathy Nappi a notarized letter from the last employer, Mr. Misiak, stating that he has performed the necessary time, both as employer, employee and foreman, in the category, a total of four (4) years, one year of such. Roll call: VC Michael Herbig - yes Meredith Fox - yes Louis Nicolini - yes Scott Taylor(a) - yes Chmn. Cecrle - yes Andrew AIIocco - yes The vote was 6 - 0. Motion carried, 5. CRAIG ALEXANDER I Paving - Commercial Mr. Craig Alexander was present and was sworn in by the Chairman at 7:32 pm. It was determined that Mr. Alexander need only take the Experior Exam for Paving - Commercial, and not for Asphalt Sealing & Coating. MOTION by AIIoccolHerbig i'd like to make a motion we allow Mr. Alexander to take the Paving Contractor Commercial Experlor Exam, and that we eliminate the second application for Seal Coating. Roll call: Chmn. Cecrle - yes Meredith Fox - yes Louis Nicolini - yes Scott Taylor(a) - yes VC Herbig - yes Andrew AIIocco - yes The vote was 6 - 0. Motion carried. Mr. Alexander thanked the Board, and thanked the staff for all their help. VIOLATION HEARINGS: QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS: 1, DAMIEN GILLIAM$11034 INDIAN RIVER DRIVE Chmn, Cecrle explained the Quasi-judicial process to all present. Louis Nicolini declared a conflict, stepped down, and submitted a Form 8B. Mr. Damien Gilliams, 1623 U.S. Hwy, 1, Sebastian, was present and was sworn in by the Chairman at 7:45 pm. CONSTRUCTION BOARD MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 13, 2000 Chmn. Cecrle discussed a possible conflict, and it was determined that he had no conflict. Mr. Gilliams stated that he was guilty of the charge, with an explanation, and didn't want to take up any excess time of the Board. Mr. Bonacci gave staff presentation and read the violation for the record which included 26-172(1), Willful Disregard of the Building Codes, and 26-172(2), Aiding and Abetting, in reference to Mark Wonder, an unlicensed contractor. Mr. Gilliams gave his presentation noting that he thought the repair was just going to be a minor patch job, but developed into more, He noted that he thought he could do a repair without a permit if the amount was less than $500. He also noted that he applied for a permit after the job was done, was issued a permit, then received the letter of notification about hiring an unlicensed contractor. Mr. Bonacci responded that his Department was notified about the unlicensed contractor from a private party. Upon checking receipts supplied by Mr. Potter, it was discovered that Mark Wonder is not a licensed contractor in the City. Mr. Gilliams stated that he feels bad for Mark Wonder, and he stated "1 take the blame for it, you know, he's a drinking buddy at the No Name Bar..." and "1 take full responsibility - the buck stops here with me, he was just trying to help me out...". He also noted that he never paid Mark Wonder except by "barter". Chmn. Cecrle summarized the case and read the violations. MOTION by VC HerblglFox I'd like to make a motion we find Damien Gilliams in violation of Code 26-172(1), willful disregard of the Building Codes, with a fine of one hundred dollars ($100.00). Discussion: There was discussion on the amount of the fine. Roll call: Meredith Fox - yes Scott Taylor(a) - yes VC Herbig - yes Chmn. Cecde - yes Andrew AIiocco - yes The vote was 5 - 0. Motion carried. MOTION by AIIoccolHerbig rd like to make a motion that we find Mr. Gilliams in violation of 26-172(2), Aiding and Abetting, and that we assess the same fine of one hundred dollars ($100.00), CONSTRUCTION BOARD MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 13, 2000 Roll call: Chmn. Cecrle - yes Meredith Fox - yes Scott Taylor(a) - yes VC Herbig - yes Andrew AIIocco - yes The vote was 5 - 0. Motion carried. 2. MARK WONDER / 1034 INDIAN RIVER DRIVE Mr, Bonacci gave staff preSentation on this violation of 26-171(a), Unlicensed Contractor and 26-171(1), Willful Disregard of the Building Codes. He noted that he was served with notice of this meeting and this charge. Since Mark Wonder was not present, there was discussion on this issue. It was noted that Mark Wonder was not present, and Mr. Gilliams did not remain to speak in his behalf. Chmn. Cecrle noted for the record that Mr. Wonder was not present and should have been. He noted Mr. Wonder's lack of respect for this Board, and the fact that it was stated that the Board would proceed with action in his absence, Chmn. read the violations again for the Board, MOTION by Fox/Taylor(a) I'll make a motion that we find Mark Wonder in violation of 26-171(a) with a fine of five hundred dollars ($500.00), Roll call: VC Herbig - yes Meredith Fox - yes Louis Nicolini - No Scott Taylor(a) - yes Chmn. Cecrle - yes Andrew AIIocco - yes The vote was 5 - 1. Motion carried, Chmn. Cecrle read the second violation charge. MOTION by Taylor(a)lFox I'd like to make a motion that the Board find Mark Wonder in violation of 26- 172(1 ), Willful Disregard of the Building Codes, with a fine of five hundred dollars ($500.00) Discussion: Mr. Nicolini indicated that he voted no because he feels that $500,00.is too much if he was talked out coming and is being fined more than Mr. Gilliam. Meredith Fox indicated that this did not influence her decision and pointed out the discussion that was held tonight about the fees and regulations that licensed contractors comply with in order todo business legally within the City of Sebastian. CONSTRUCTION BOARD MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 13, 2000 Mr. Taylor(a) noted the amount of money he spends to protect his license and his business, and feels that this fine will send a message. He also hopes that Mr. Gilliams will help Mr. Wonder pay his fines. Chmn, Cecrle agreed that this will send a message to all those parties that do business of any kind without a license that they better not do this. Roll call: Chmn. Cecrle - yes Meredith Fox - yes Louis Nicolini - no Scott Taylor(a) - yes VC Herbig - yes Andrew AIIocco - yes The vote was 5 - 1. Motion carried. BUILDING OFFiCIAl., MATTERS: None BOARD MATTERS: Mr. AIIocco brought up the subject of vacuum breakers on municipal water supply. There was discussion on this issue. Mr. Bonacci noted that the 1997 code requires this, There was discussion on the length of time to be considered for experience and. any lengthy lapses. The Board members advised to bring this information to the attention of the Board with recommendations from staff. There was further discussion and the subject of credit reports came up by Mr, AIIocco. He referred to Section 26-165 of the Sebastian Municipal Code, and submitted the draft of a letter to City Council members objecting to the discontinuation of obtaining credit reports on new applicants, It was noted that surrounding municipalities that have Construction Boards require a credit report, as well as the State of Florida. MOTION by Fox/Taylor(a) I would make a motion that we, after reviewing our Board Engineer's letter to the City Council, that we would all approve it for forwarding to the City Council. A voice vote was taken. 6- 0, motion carried. There was discussion about the preparation of the Board member packets, and it was the opinion of the members that they would like to haVe these packets on the Friday before the meetings. A workshop meeting was scheduled for June 20th at 7:00 pm. It was recommended that George and Kathy come back to the Board with suggestions on fee revisions. RECORD SCORES IN SCOREBOOK: Meredith Fox and Andrew AIIocco recorded the scores in the scorebook. The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 pm. (6/23/00 AB)