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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09202011CBCITY OF SEBASTIAN CONSTRUCTION BOARD MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 Chair Jean Carbano called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Mr. Berry Mr. Fortier Chmn. Carbano Mr. Hosey Mr. Dalessandro EXCUSED ABSENCE: Mr. Bulla, Mr. Redden, Ms. Heck ALSO PRESENT: Wayne Eseltine, Building Director Linda Lohsl, Secretary/Contractor Licensing APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular meeting held June 21, 2011 MOTION by Fortier/Berry I move that we approve the minutes as presented. A voice vote was taken - passed unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS: None OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: Z Q F- r) m Q w0 (n M KEITH SHERMAN dba ONLINE PAINTING - Seeking Board approval to re -activate painting license that has expired for more than three years. [City Code of Ordinance, Sec. 26-168(c): A certificate that is not renewed within three full years after expiration may not be renewed, restored or reinstated thereafter except by reapplication and reexamination.] Mr. Eseltine reviewed the packet information that was given to the Board Members. He explained the sections of the code that were applicable to the situation and stated he did not have the authority to re -instate Mr. Sherman's license without Board approval. He GC CX I stated if the Board does give approval, he would like to revisit the code to determine the appropriate fees required. Additional packet information included Mr. Sherman's test scores on the Block exam, history of contractor licensing fees previously paid from 2001 to 2004, Competency Card info, letters of work and character affirmation, state registration and insurance documents, and his Brevard County business tax receipt. Mr. Sherman was not present, but Teri Robotti was at the meeting, representing him, to answer any questions. Mr. Eseltine discussed fees. He reviewed three scenarios regarding how Mr. Sherman could be charged to re -activate the license: A) Re -instate the license with the contractor paying for the previous delinquent fees from 2005 to 2011 ($75 x 7 years = $525), plus the annual renewal fee ($30), plus the re -instate fee ($20) for a total of $575; or B) pay the inactive fees ($10 x 7 years = $70), plus the annual renewal fee ($30), plus the re- instate fee ($20) for a total of $120; or C) pay the annual renewal fee ($30), plus the re- instate fee ($20) for a total of $50. The Board discussed if they had the authority to re -instate the license without re -testing, what re -testing entailed for Mr. Sherman, and how active he has been. Ms. Robotti explained that most of his inactivity was for medical reasons, and that he was up-to-date with his Brevard County license. Staff recommended re -instating the license, and having the Board decide with regards to the fees/penalties. MOTION by Dalessandro/Fortier I'd like to make a motion to re -instate the [painting] license [for Mr. Sherman in the City of Sebastian]. Roll call: Mr. Fortier - yes Mr. Dalessandro - yes Mr. Berry - yes The vote was 5 — 0. Motion carried. Chmn. Carbano - yes Mr. Hosey - yes Regarding the fees, Mr. Eseltine made of suggestion of option "D" which would be to charge the annual fee with no penalty surcharge $30 x 7 years = $210, plus the current year fee $30, plus the reinstatement fee $20, for a total of $260. MOTION by Berry/ I make a motion to reinstate the license and Competency Card for $120 [fees and penalties]. The motion died for a lack of a second. 2 MOTION by Dalessandro/Carbano I'd like to make a motion that the fees be $260 [Option D] plus a $75 penalty fee. Ms. Carbano suggested an Option E of a $75 penalty fee for year one, then $30 annual fee x 6 years, then $20 to reactivate, and $30 annual fee for this year, for a total of $305. Mr. Dalessandro amended his motion to Option E. Roll call: Mr. Fortier - no Mr. Dalessandro - yes Mr. Berry - yes The vote was 4 —1. Motion carried. BUILDING OFFICIAL MATTERS: Chmn. Carbano - yes Mr. Hosey - yes Mr. Eseltine updated the Board on the previous violation hearing for Florida Solar East, commercial permits, and new Wind Load information. BOARD MATTERS: Election of a Vice Chairman was tabled to the next meeting with a full board present. ATTORNEY MATTERS: 15 MINUTES TO PUBLIC: None None present. Chair Carbano adjourned the meeting at 6:47 PM. (6/19/12 db) 3