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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07131999CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL City of Sebastian 1225 MAIN STREET D SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE (561) 589-5537 D FAX (561) 589-2566 SEtlASTI~,,.C. ONSTRUCrION BO~ ~EGULAR MEETI2qG APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ]~OUI.,a~R MEETI~O 6/8/99 OLD BUSINESS: NEW BUSINESS: EXPER/OR EXAM: RICHARDS, EDWARD M./INSULATION BI.~I/LLE, MICHAEL W./RESIDENTiAL CONTRACTOR VEALE, PATRICK, T./IRRIGATiON VE~ JOHN D./PAIlqTING VIOLATION HEARINGS: BUILDING OFFICIAL MATTERS:. BOARD MATTERS: DISCUSSION: DISCUSSION: ACCEPT~ OF NATIONAL ASSESSME~ INSTITUTE TEST GAFFNEY, IOHN P./TI~ &: MARBLE REMOVAL OF POOL MAINTENANCE COMP CARD FROM NON-TESTED TRADE LIST ATTORNEY MATTERS: RECORD SCORES IN SCOREBOOK: 15 MINUTES TO PUBLIC: City of Sebastian 1225 MAIN STREET [] SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 [] FAX (407} 589-5570 PUBLIC MEETING CITY OF ~EBA~TIAN 1225 MAIN STREET INDIAN RIVER COUNTY FLORIDA THE SEBASTIAN CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, WILL HOLD THEIR REGULAR MEETING ON TUESDAY, JULY 13, 1999 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS. K. NAPPI,' ~RE~TARY ANN BI{ACK, RECORDING SECRETARY SEBASTIAN CONSTRUCTION BOARD 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. NOTE: IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), ANYONE WHO NEEDS A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION FOR THIS MEETING SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY'S ADA COORDINATOR AT 589.5330 AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING. TWO OR MORE CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS MAY BE IN ATTENDANCE OF THiS MEETING. PUBLCMTG.DOC City of Sebastian 1225 MAIN STREET [] SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE {561) 589-5537 [] FAX (561) 589-2566 CITY OF SEBASTIAN SEBASTIAN CONSTRUCTION BOARD MINUTES OF BOARD MEETING MINUTES OF M~TING HELD APPROVED AT MEETING HELD ANN BRACK, RECORDING SECRETARY K. NAPPI, SL~C~dETARY CITY OF SEBASTIAN CONSTRUCTION BOARD MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING JULY 13, 1999 Chairman Smith called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Chmn. Smith Michael Herbig Andrew AiIocco Meredith Fox Louis Nicolini Pierre Paquette(a) EXCUSED ABSENCE: VC Cecrle; Michael Holdddge and Scott Taylor(a) ALSO PRESENT: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MOTION by Nicolini/AIIocco Kathy Nappi, Board Secretary George Bonacci, Building Department Director & Building Official Ann Brack, Recording Secretary (6~8~99) I'd make a motion to accept the minutes of the last meeting. A voice vote was taken. 6 - 0 motion carded. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Chmn. Smith welcomed new Board member, Meredith Fox. Chmn. Smith then moved discussion under Board Matters up on the agenda, under NEW BUSINESS. CONSTRUCTION BOARD MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 13, 1999 NEW.BUSINESS: DISCUSSION: Acceptance of National Assessment Institute Test; John P. Gaffney./Tile & Marble, & Edward M. Richards/Insulation Kathy Nappi, Board Secretary, gave information about testing by NAI, which was never accepted by this Board in the past as no comparison was 'available to Block & Associates testing. She noted that two recant applicants, Edward M. Richards, and John P. Gaffney are trying to get licansed in Sebastian through a letter of reciprocity and the testing firm was NAI. Both applicants took their test and recaived passing grades. She noted that she has contacted Expedor, who just recantly took over Block & Associates, and was informed that NAI and Block merged into one Company in 1997, then they were bought out by Experior. She referred to City Code which states "Block& Associates proctor test, or an equivalent test as may be determined by the Board". She then commented that neither trade, insulation or tile & marble, are life threatening trades, and suggested that this be taken into consideration. She then asked the Board if they would accept a letter of reciprocity, or how they want it handled. Chmn. Smith indicated that business & law was included in testing in early 1993. There was more discussion on this issue. Edward M. Richards, 2173 S. Tdllo Street, Pt. St. Lucie, was present and was sworn in by Chmn. Smith at 7:14 pm. He explained his different addresses and two offica locations. He also noted that in other locations with the same requirements as Sebastian, those municipalities accepted his testing in a letter of reciprocity. MOTION by AIIocco/Nicolini i'd like to make a motion that we accept the reciprocal agreement for Mr. Richards in this Board, in this City of Sebastian. Roll call: Michael Herbig - yes Pierre Paquette(a) - yes Chmn. Jerald Smith - yes Meredith Fox - yes Louis Nicolini - yes Andrew AIIocco - yes The vote was 6 - 0. Motion carded. Paul Lucas, 1840 SE. Madson St, Stuart, FL was present as an agent for Mr. John P. Gaffney. He was sworn in by the Chairman at 7:19 pm. CONSTRUCTION BOARD MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 13, 1999 Chron. Smith declared a conflict in this issue and stepped down, indicating that he would file a Form 8B, Conflict of Interest form. He indicated that he is in the same trade and could be a competitor. Michael Herbig took over chairman duties. MOTION by AIIocco/Paquette(a) Imake a motion that we accept the reciprocal license for John P. Gaffney, to be allowed to be a specialty contractor in the City of Sebastian without exam. Roll call: Pierre Paquette(a) - yes Meredith Fox - yes Louis Nicolini - yes Michael Herbig - yes Andrew AIIocco - yes The vote was 5 - 0. Motion carried. Chairman Smith returned to the dais. Mr. Nicolini offered information on his experience with licensing in Broward County from Palm Beach County. EXPERIOR EXAM: BURELLE, MICHAEL W.IRE$1DENTIAL CONTRACTOR Michael Burelle, 1968 6th Ave., SE, Vero Beach, was present and was sworn in by the Chairman at 7:23 pm. MOTION by AIIoccolHerbig i'd like to make a motion that we accept Mr. Burelle's application to take the Residential Contractor's exam. Roll call: Meredith Fox - yes Pierre Paquette(a) - yes · Chmn. Jerald Smith -yes Louis Nicolini - yes Michael Herbig - yes Andrew AIIocco - yes The vote was 6 - 0. Motion carried. CONSTRUCTION BOARD MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 13, 1999 VEALE, PATRICK T.I IRRIGATION Patrick Thomas Veale, 735 18th Place, SW, Vero Beach was present and was sworn in by the Chairman at 7:27 pm. Mr. Nicolini noted that he golfs with Mr. Veale and offered to step down, but the Board consensus indicated that this would not be a conflict. In response to a question by Mr. AIIocco, Mr. Veale explained that he is an employee of Automatic Water, and is attempting to get licensed to install irrigation systems. He noted that he is a supervisor. MOTION by Nicolini/Paquette I'd like to make a motion that Mr. Veale take the Experior exam for irrigation. Roll call: Meredith Fox Chmn. Jerald Smith Michael Herbig The vote was 6 - 0. - yes Louis Nicolini - yes - yes Pierre Paquette(a) - yes - yes Andrew AIIocco - yes Motion carried. VEILLEUX, JOHN D.IPAINTING John David Veilleux, 257 Avens Rd., Palm Bay, FL was present and was sworn in by the Chairman at 7:33 pm. MOTION by Herbig/AIIocco I'd like to make a motion that Mr. Veilleux be allowed to take the Expedor Test for Painting. Roll call: Meredith Fox - yes Louis Nicolini - yes Pierre Paquette(a)- yes Chmn. Jerald Smith - yes Andrew AIIocco - yes Michael Herbig - yes The vote was 6 - 0. Motion carried. There was discussion about requiring a letter of verification for the supervisory position within a Company when the applicant is not a shareholder, or officer of the Company. Secretary Nappi agreed to draw up some wording, either on a separate form, or adding it to an existing form. 4 CONSTRUCTION BOARD MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 13, 1999 VIOLATION HEARINGS: None BUILDING OFFiCiAL MATTERS: Mr. Bonacci noted that there is presently a problem with free-standing awning- type carports that are available at many local retail locations. He then indicated that store employees are telling customers that they do not need a permit for these structures. He opined that in a wind storm, these awning structures could become dangerous. He commented that most people will not get an engineers seal for wind load when the cost of the item is $159 or so. He asked for any input that the Board members might have on this issue. Mr. AIIocco suggested the documents that come with the equipment should be inspected for advice or an attempt made to fasten it down. He also suggested contacting the store managers to request advice or engineering information from the manufacturer for 100 mph winds and advice on how to tie them down. There was more discussion on this issue. Mr. Herbig asked if there is any following up on doing away with the Block exam by October. Mr. Bonacci responded that the issue is very quiet at present. He noted that he will follow this issue and report back to this Board. Ms. Nappi noted that the Governor has signed the Bill and it is supposed to go into effect October 1, 1999. She indicated that her instructions are to license this year the way it has always been done in the past. The impact that will be on all licensing will not show until next year, and they have still not informed licensing areas how the State wants it handled. She noted that some "grandfathering" will be done, and probably some type of "window" for other people, but this criteria has not been provided to date. She provided further information about the expectation of the State that local municipalities shall do the enforcement of this new law. There was more discussion on this issue. CONSTRUCTION BOARD MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 13, 1999 BOARD MATTERS: DISCUSSION: Removal of pool maintenance comp card from non- tested trade list Ms. Nappi gave an example ofa recent applicant for a comp card for pool maintenance and also applied for a City Occupational license. She informed him that our code nquires that he supply the City with copies of a certificate of: insurance on liability and workmen's comp and/or exemption. She noted that several days later this man's wife called her and was not happy with the informatiOn that Kathy provided. She advised the woman to provide something in writing and the City would look at it. The woman contacted Mr. Mitnick with the Workmen's Comp Bureau, and he indicated that pool maintenance is a non- construction trade, therefore we cannot require this man to provide workmen's comp or an exemption. Ms. Nappi referred to the information she supplied to Board members and suggested it be pulled off the City's list and let it be handled stdctly through Occupational Licensing. She then noted that she sees a problem on the first page of the information from Mr. Mitnick, on the note attached to the bottom of the page which states "there is no exemption to file for unless the non- construction business is an active corporation in the state of Florida". She noted that if somebody comes in to do pool maintenance and they are a corporation, then what do we do? She asked if they should come to the Construction .Board or just leave it with the Clerk's office and supply the information with the Occupational License. There was much discussion on this issue. Ms. Nappi read Flodda Statute ~140.027. There was discussion on the different categories of pool maintenance, pool cleaning, and pool repair. MOTION by Smith/Fox I move that pool maintenance be required to obtain a City Occupational License, and that it be removed from our non-tested trade list & handled strictly by the Clerk's office if they are located within our City limits. CONSTRUCTION BOARD MINUTES OF MEETING OF JULY 13, 1999 Roll call: Michael Herbig - yes Pierre Paquette(a) - yes Chmn. Jerald Smith - yes Louis Nicolini - yes Andrew AIIocco - yes Meredith Fox - yes The vote was 6 - 0. Motion carded. RECORD SCORE~ IN ~::OREBOOK: The scores were recorded in the scorebook by Meredith Fox and Michael Herbig, Chmn. Smith adjourned the meeting at 8:11 pm. 7 FORM 8B MEMORANDUM OF ,V ING .FOR MUNICIPAL, AND L AL LIC' OFFICERS ~--MIDDLE NAME MAiLiNG ADDRESS DATE ON WHICH OTE ~ ~RED .... 7/, / ' COUNCIL. THE BOARD. COUNCIL. COMMIS~A)N, AUTHORITY OR COMMrl'rEE ON WHICH 12~[IW[ I~ A UNiT OF: WNO MUST This form is for use by any person serving Et the county, city, or other local level of 5~wernment on an appointed or elected board, council, commission, authority, or committee. It applies equally to nannbers of adVisory nnd non-advisory bodies who are presented with a voting conflict of interest under Section 112,3143, Florida Statutes. Your responsibilities under the law when faced with a measure in which you have a conflict of]ntet~.wlll vary ~reatly depending on whether you hold an elective or appointive position. For this reason, Please pay close attention to the instructions On this form before completing the reverse side and filing the form. ' INSTRUCTION8 FOR COMPLIANCE WITH ~ECTiON 112.3143, FLORIDA STATUTE8 A person holding elective or appointive county, municipal, or other local public office MUST ABSTAiN.from voting on a measure which inures tohis special private gain. Each elected or appointed local offieer also is prohibited from :knowln~lyvoting on a measure which inures to the special pin of a principal (other than a ~overnment a~ency) by whom he ti: ~ (including the parent orpnization or subsidiary of a corporate principal by which he .is retained); to the speci.n. I pri~te. ~ ..o.f.a.m.~tlv~.;~r.t.o. the.sp~.,! pri~nte pin of a business associate. Commissioners of commumty redevelopment n~nmes unaer ~ .uJ.~ or Jod.J~/, r.~., ana officers of independent special tax districts elected on a one-acre, ouewote basis are not prohibited from voth~ in that capacity. For purposes of this law, a "relative" includes only the officer% father, mother, son, daughter, hushand, wife, father-in, law, mother-in- law, son.in-law, and daughter-in-law. A 'business associate" means any person or entity engnged in.Or carrying on a .business enterprise with the officer as a partner, joint venturer, coowncr of property, or corporate shareholder(where the shares of th~ corporation are not listed on any national or regional stock' exchange). EL]ECl'FA) OFFICERS: In addition to abstaining from votinll in the situations described above, you must disclose the conflict: PRIOR TO THE VOTE BEING TAKEN by publicly stating to the assembly the nature of your .inteu.t in 'the measure on which you are abstaining from voting; om/ WITHIN 15 DAYS AFTER THE VOTE OCCURS by completing and filing this form with the person responsible for recording the minutes of the meeting, who should incorporate the form in the minutes. APPOINTED OmCERS: Although you must abstain from voting in the situations dma'ibed above, you otherwise may participate in these matters. you must disclose the rmtuve of the conflict before making any attempt to influence the decision, whether orally or in.writing and whether made by you or at your direction.  OU INTEND TO MAKE ANY ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE.THE DECISION PRIOR TOTHE MEWFING AT WHICH' VOTE WLL BE TAKEN: · You must complete and file this form (before making any attempt to influence the decision) wiOt .the person retpomibla f_oe...~.- recording the minutes of the meett~ whowiil incorporate the form in the minutes. ~ · A copy of the form must he provided immediately to the other members of the a~ency. · The form must be read publicly at the next meeting after the form is f'ded. CE FORM 8B - 10-91 PAGE I F YOU MAKE NO You must disel0se.omlly You must complete the meeting, who must members of the IPT TO INFLUENCE THE~)ECISION EXCEPT MEETtN~: within 15 days namer th~ vote o~-urs with the person responslbl~ for recording the minutesJ the form in'the -minutes. A copy of the form must be provided imn~diat~ly to the other the form must he read publicly at the next meeting after the form is filed. A measure came or will inured to inured to thi~ special of my business associnte,. inured to the special ~ni, of my relative, _ . inured to the special of ........ whom ! am 'retained; or DISCLOSURE OF LOCAL.~.INTEREST hereby disclose that on .2/~,~//,, before my agency which (check one) inured to the special ~ait of is the or subsidiary of a principal whi~ .has retained me. The, measure before m ~ and the nature of my conflicting interest in the measure is as follows: ..... which UNDER PROVIS REPRIMAND, 10-91 FLORIDA STATUTESel !2.317.:(1991), A FAILURE TO MAKE ANY FOR. AND MAY !~E PUNISHED BY ONE OR MORE OF~'~T. HE. FOLLOWING: OR SUSPENSION FROM.OFFiCE.OR EMPLOYMENT, DEMOTION,.. REDUC~TION IN A CIVIL PENALTY NOT TO ExcEED"f~,000.