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Contractor Licensing Board Minutes – Draft
March 15, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. St. Lucie County Administration Board of County Commissioners
Commission Chambers
PRESENT ABSENT STAFF PRESENT
Contractor Licensing Supervisor…………………………………………………… Danielle Williams Building Official………..……………………………………………….……………. Doug Harvey Assistant County Attorney………………………………………………………….. Katherine Barbieri Code Compliance Manager……………………………………………………….. Monica Graziani Contractor Licensing Investigator………………………………………………… Mike Cicio Contractor Licensing Investigator………………………………………………… Arlene Cruz Board Recorder……………………………………………………………………... Roxann Johnson A. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 9:02 a.m. B. ROLL CALL OF BOARD MEMBERS: The roll was called. Board members, Mr. Adam Sampson, Mr. Roger Priest, Mrs. Sheila McCarthy-Taylor and Mr. Michael Kauffmann were absent. C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: November 16, 2022 Contractor Examining Licensing Board Meeting Motion was made by Mr. Pride to approve the Minutes of the November 16, 2022 meeting. Mr. Morris seconded and the motion carried unanimously. D. SWEARING IN OF STAFF: The following staff members were sworn in by the Recording Secretary: Danielle Williams, Douglas Harvey, Arlene Cruz and Mike Cicio.
Chairman.…………………………..................................................................... Travis Leonard
Secretary…………………………………………………………………………… Michael DiFrancesco
Vice Chairman……………………………………………………………………… Tony Jerger
……………………...………………………………………………………………… Michael Pride
Chris Langel
………………...……………………………………………………………………… Sheila McCarthy-Taylor
……………………………………………………………………………………….. Gary Morris
………………..……………………………………………………………………….. Adam Sampson
………………………………………………………………………………………… Roger Priest
………………………………………………………………………………………… Michael Kauffmann Jr.
………………………………………………………………………………………… Sheila McCarthy-Taylor
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E. PUBLIC COMMENT: Chairman Leonard asked the audience if anyone present wanted to speak to the Board under public comment. There being none the Board moved on to Applications to be approved. F. APPLICATIONS TO BE APPROVED BY CONSENT VOTE: Motion was made by Mr. Morris to approve the applicants recommended by Consent vote. Mr. Pride seconded and the motion carried unanimously. The names were read into the record: Qualifier Business Name Type of Contractor Testing Agency
APPLICATIONS RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL BY RECIPROCITY: Motion was made by Mr. DiFrancesco to approve the applicants recommended by Reciprocity vote. Mr. Langel seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Qualifier Business Name Type of Contractor Daniel L. Coston Marine Construction Inc. Marine Contractor
APPLICATIONS APPROVED ADMINISTRATIVELY BASED ON RECIPROCITY FROM THE CITY OF PORT ST. LUCIE OR THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE: The applicant’s name was read into the record. THE FOLLOWING APPLICATIONS ARE RECOMMENDED FOR REVIEW BY THE BOARD:
G. WAIVER OF RIGHT TO A HEARING FOR FAILURE TO PAY OR APPEAL THE CITATION 1) Case No. 2210-0000025 – Matthew R. White and/or Majestic Land Development & Fencing LLC Chairman Leonard stated next on our agenda is Waver of Right No. one for Case No. 2210-0000025 against Matthew R. White and/or Majestic Land Development & Fence LLC. He asked Staff to update the Board on the case.
Raymond Chew Jr. N/A Journeyman Electrician Prov
Manuel Maldonado MM Concrete and Labor LLC Concrete Contractor Prov
Aaron Applebee N/A Journeyman Electrician Prov
Danielle R. Priest High Maintenance Home & Lawn Care Services LLC Irrigation Sprinkler Prov
John E. Walker N/A Journeyman Electrician Prov
Qualifier Business Name Type of Contractor
Jeremy Stone Stone Plumbing LLC Plumbing Contractor
Qualifier Business Name Type of Contractor
None.
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Officer Cruz addressed the Board and stated for the record, she is submitting a total of seven (7) photos taken on October 12,2022, during an inspection at the property address of 3091 McNeil Rd., Ft. Pierce 34981. She stated she received a complaint affidavit from Ms. Ashley Viner, who filed a complaint against Matthew R. White of Majestic Land Development & Fence LLC. She stated during her investigation it was found that a permit was issued for the fence. Permit # fenc-2205-000131 was applied for by the owner and issued to them on June 29,2022. Officer Cruz stated on May 19, 2022, Ms. Viner had been quoted $10,000 by Matthew R. White of Majestic Land Development & Fence LLC to place a fence on her property and she agreed to have the work done. She stated it was requested by Mr. White that Ms. Viner apply for the permit under owner/builder as it would save him some money. She stated after doing some research she found that Majestic Land Development & Fence LLC was advertising themselves as licensed and insured on one of the social media platforms but did not post their license number. Officer Cruz stated Ms. Viner paid Matthew R. White of Majestic Land Development & Fence LLC a total of $9,715 and does not have completed work. She stated the permit has since then expired as no inspections were done and the fence remains in disrepair in some areas. Officer Cruz stated after looking through DPBR and our county records Mr. White is neither state nor locally licensed. She stated on January 26, 2023, Matthew R. White of Majestic Land Development & Fence LLC received a $500 citation (1st offense), citation number # 354, for engaging in the business or act in the capacity of a contractor without being duly registered or certified, via certified mail. which was delivered. The citation remained unpaid and uncontested. Officer Cruz stated on February 24, 2023, a Notice to Appear for the March 15, 2023, Contractor Licensing Board was posted to the property of Matthew R. White at 1016 SW 29th Terrace, Palm City, FL. 34990. As of March 15, 2023, the citation remains unpaid. Staff is recommending that a lien be placed on the real or personal property of Mr. Matthew R. White and/or Majestic Land Development & Fence LLC if the citation is not paid within 30 days. There was discussion among the Board and Staff regarding the case. Mr. DiFrancesco made a motion to accept staff’s recommendation of $500.00 citation fee (1st offence) to be paid within thirty (30) days of the date of this Board meeting and authorize staff to place a lien against the contractor if not paid within thirty (30) days. Mr. Jerger seconded and the motion unanimously. 2) Case No. 2210-109151 – Ronald Blain Jr. and/or Anchor Down Mobile Homes Inc. Chairman Leonard stated next on our agenda is Waver of Right No. two for Case No. 2210-109151 against Ronald Blain Jr. and/or Anchor Down Mobile Homes Inc. He asked Staff to update the Board on the case. Officer Cruz addressed the Board and stated for the record, she is submitting a total of five (5) photos taken on October
20,2022, during an inspection at the property address of 5289 Deanna Lane, Ft. Pierce, 34946. She stated during my investigation it was found that the contractor, Ronald Blain Jr. of Anchor Down Mobile Homes, Inc. set the mobile home on the lot of 5289 Deanna Lane without first obtaining a permit. She stated a permit was applied for on August 24, 2022 but is still in review as of today. Officer Cruz stated on January 26, 2023, Mr. Ronald Blain jr. of Anchor Down Mobile Homes, Inc. received a $1000 citation (2ndt offense), citation number #350. for proceeding on any job without first obtaining applicable local building permits and inspections or perform of any work for which a building permit and environmental regulations permit is required without such permit being current, via certified mail which was delivered. She stated the citation remained unpaid and uncontested. Officer Cruz stated on February 24, 2023, a Notice to Appear for the March 15, 2023, Contractor Licensing Board was posted to the property of Ronald Blain Jr. at 7205 Santa Clara Blvd., Fort Pierce, FL 34951. As of March 15, 2023, the citation remains unpaid. Staff is recommending that a lien be placed on the real or personal property of Mr. Ronald Blain Jr. if the citation is not paid within 30 days. Chairman Leonard asked if Mr. Ronald Blain or a representative of Anchor Down Mobile Home Inc. was present to speak to the Board. Mr. Blain answered yes.
Chairman Leonard asked Mr. Blain to come up to the podium and be sworn in by the Recording Secretary. Mr. Ronald Blain Jr. was sworn in by the Recording Secretary. Chairman Leonard addressed Mr. Blain and stated this your second offence and second time coming before this Board. He asked him why he did not pull a permit.
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Mr. Blain answered the permit was applied for. He stated he has been moving homes in this County for over twenty (20) years. He does all of Spanish Lakes’ moving. He stated when the gentleman bought the home, they gave him three (3) weeks to take the home out of Spanish Lakes. He stated there was no way he would get a permit in St Lucie County in three (3) weeks. It was either the guy moves the home off Spanish Lakes’ property, or he loses the home. So, they put the home on his property and applied for the permit. At this time, Hurricane Ian was out there. He stated so, he had a home in Vero Beach that wasn’t put together and the home in Fort Pierce. Mr. Blain stated he did not want to take a chance of that storm coming this way, blowing these homes apart, then he would be in more trouble than he is probably in now. So, he put the home together and tied it down. The permit was applied for. It was in St Lucie County. There was discussion among the Board, Staff and Mr. Blain regarding the case. Mr. DiFrancesco made a motion to reduce the citation fee of $1000.00 to $250.00 to be paid within thirty (30) days of the date of this Board meeting and authorize staff to place a lien against the contractor if not paid within thirty (30) days. Mr. Pride seconded and the motion carried. Chairman Leonard asked for a roll call vote. Mr. DiFrancesco – Yes, Mr. Jerger – Yes, Mr. Langel – Yes, Chairman Leonard – No, Mr. Pride – Yes, Mr. Morris – No. The motion carried. 3) Case No. 2210-109158 – John L. George and/or George & Associates Contractors Inc. Chairman Leonard stated next on our agenda is Waver of Right No. three for Case No. 2210-109158 against John L. George and/or George & Associates Contractors Inc. He asked Staff to update the Board on the case. Officer Cruz addressed the Board and stated for the record, she is submitting a total of seven (7) photos taken on October 28,2022, during an inspection at the property address of 2911 Avenue S, Ft. Pierce, FL 34947. She stated during her investigation with the assistance of building inspector Mike Lunsford. It was found that the contractor, George & Associates Contractors, Inc. replaced all the windows and doors without a permit. Officer Cruz stated a stop work order was placed on the property. On November 8, 2022, Mr. John l. George the owner and qualifier of George & Associates contractors, Inc. received a $500 citation (1st offense), citation number # 351. for proceeding on any job without first obtaining applicable local building permits and inspections or perform of any work for which a building permit and environmental regulations permit is required without such permit being current, via certified mail. The certified mail remained undelivered. Officer Cruz stated on February 17, 2023, the citation was then posted to the property, the citation remained unpaid and
uncontested. On March 3, 2023, a Notice to Appear for the March 15, 2023, Contractor Licensing Board was posted to the property of John L. George at 2990 Conifer Drive, Fort Pierce, FL 34951. Officer Cruz stated as of March 15, 2023, the citation remains unpaid. Staff is recommending that a lien be placed on the real or personal property of Mr. John L. George if the citation is not paid within 30 days. Mr. Jerger recused himself from the case. He stated Mr. George is a friend of his and he is in the hospital right now. He has had two (2) heart attacks, and his heart is working like twenty percent. He will not be able to be here at the meeting. Chairman Leonard thanked Mr. Jerger for bringing this information to the Board’s attention. There was discussion among the Board and Staff regarding the case. Mr. DiFrancesco made a motion to continue Case No. 2210-109158 to the May 17, 2023 Contractors Examining Board Meeting. Mr. Jerger seconded and the motion carried unanimously. 4) Case No. 2212-109451 – Nicole Kinsworthy and Jeremy Goodine and/or Ark Restoration & Roofing Svcs Inc.
Chairman Leonard stated next on our agenda is Waver of Right No. four for Case No. 2210-109451 against Nicole Kinsworthy and Jeremy Goodine and/or Ark Restoration & Roofing Services Inc. He asked Staff to update the Board on the case. Officer Cicio addressed the Board and stated for the record, he is submitting a total of twelve (12) photos, ten (10) taken on by Building Inspector, Clyde Heffelfinger, on December 19, 2022, when a stop work order was placed at the property of 5600 Palmetto Dr, Ft. Pierce, for commencing work without a permit, and two (2) taken by me on December 20, 2022, during his site
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inspection. During his site inspection at the 5600 Palmetto Dr, Ft Pierce, FL, he found that the property owner, Mr. George England, contracted with roofing contractor Ark Restoration & Roofing Services, LLC in July 2022 for a new roof installation. Officer Cicio stated on the day the stop work order was issued, a roofing permit had not been applied for or issued. It was also found that the licensed roofing qualifier, Gerald Brian Curry, had removed his name prior to the commencement of work, leaving this company without a licensed roofing qualifier. This was confirmed with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations. Officer Cicio stated he issued a $500 citation, citation number 360, for proceeding on a jobsite without first obtaining a permit on December 21, 2022, which was sent via certified mail. The citation and citation letter were served on December 23, 2022. Since the citation remained unpaid, the case was scheduled for the March 15, 2023, Contractor Licensing Board. Officer Cicio stated as of March 15, 2023, the citation remains unpaid, nor contested. Staff is recommending that a lien be placed on the real or personal property of Ark Restoration & Roofing Services, Inc if the citation is not paid within thirty (30) days. There was discussion among the Board and Staff regarding the citation case. Mr. DiFrancesco made a motion to accept staff’s recommendation of $500.00 citation fee (1st offence) to be paid within thirty (30) days of the date of this Board meeting and authorize staff to place a lien against the contractor if not paid within thirty (30) days. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously. 5) Case No. 2212-109371 – David Wallace and/or DW Residential LLC. Chairman Leonard stated next on our agenda is Waver of Right No. five for Case No. 2212-109371 against David Wallace and/or DW Residential LLC. He asked Staff to update the Board on the case. Officer Cicio addressed the Board and stated for the record, he is submitting a total of 10 photos, 9 taken on dec 6, 2022, during a cite inspection at the address of 413 S Naranja Ave., Port St Lucie, FL and one (1) taken on March 3, 2023, showing a Notice to Appear posted. He stated he is submitting copies of a $2,000.00 citation (3rd offense) along with citation letters mailed certified mail as well as posted on the jobsite on December 13, 2022. Officer Cicio stated he is submitting Division of Corporations information for the business of DW Residential LLC showing that the business is dissolved by annual report and sole managing member to be David C Wallace, contractor license information from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations (DBPR) showing that the certified building contractor license for Mr. David C. Wallace, license number CBC1262209 is revoked. Officer Cicio stated revocation commenced in January 2022. He is submitting an estimate from DW Residential LLC dated July
9, 2022, for a rear addition to the home in the amount of $67,000.00 as well as two (2) check images from the personal account of the mother of the property owner, check image 1160 in the amount of $13,400.00 dated July 15, 2022, and check image 1180 in the amount of $20,100 dated October 28, 2022. These checks totaled $33,500.00. Officer Cicio stated on December 6, 2022, he issued a $2,000.00 citation (3rd offense), citation number 356, to DW Residential LLC/David C Wallace for engaging in the business or acting in the capacity of a contractor without being duly registered or certified. Copies of the citation and citation letter were mailed to the three (3) known addresses for Mr. Wallace but remained undelivered. A copy of the citation and citation letter was posted at the jobsite on December 13, 2022. Officer Cicio stated after receiving no compliance and after numerous attempts to contact Mr. Wallace failed, a Notice to Appear for the March 15, 2023, Contractor Licensing Board Meeting was sent via certified mail. a copy of the Notice to Appear was posted at the jobsite location on March 3, 2023. Officer Cicio stated as of March 15, 2023, the citation remains unpaid, nor contested. staff is recommending that a lien be placed on the real or personal property of DW Residential LLC/David C Wallace if the citation is not paid within 30 days. this case has already been forwarded to St Lucie County Sheriff’s Office as well as the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations (DBPR). There was discussion among the Board and Staff regarding the citation case. Mr. DiFrancesco made a motion to accept staff’s recommendation of $2000.00 citation fee (3rd offence) to be paid within thirty (30) days of the date of this Board meeting and authorize staff to place a lien against the contractor if not paid within thirty (30) days. Mr. Jerger seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously.
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H. CITATION APPEAL: 1) Case No. 2212-109375 – Michael S. Largo and/or All Tropical Services LLC. Officer Cicio addressed the Board and stated for the record, he is submitting: (1) A total of nine (9) photos taken on December 6, 2022, during a site inspection at the property address of 413 S.
Naranja Ave, Port St Lucie, FL. (2) A copy of a citation letter and $500 citation, citation number 357, along with delivery confirmation.
(3) Building permit application submitted on or about December 1, 2022, showing Michael S. Largo as the
contractor.
(4) Division of Corporations information.
(5) License information from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations (DBPR) and workers’
compensation exemption. (6) Invoice from all tropical services llc/michael s. largo in the amount of $67,000 for a rear addition. (7) Soil compaction report from KSM Engineering to All Tropical Services, LLC/Michael S. Largo.
(8) Check image, check 134, from the business account of DW Residential/David C. Wallace to Michael Largo in the
amount of $1,500.00 dated October 31, 2022 for permit deposit; and
(9) An email received from Mr. Largo on December 20, 2022, appealing the citation.
Officer Cicio stated on December 6, 2022, during a site visit, he found that work commenced on a pending permit, permit number building permit BLDR-2212-002268 for an addition, was in review along with an electrical permit, permit ELER-2212-001332. He stated he made contact with Mr. Michael Largo, and he claimed that he was unaware that the work had commenced. Officer Cicio stated on December 8, 2022, he issued a $500 citation, citation number 357, to Michael S. Largo/All Tropical Services LLC for proceeding on a jobsite without first obtaining applicable building permits or inspections. He stated copies of the citation and citation letter were mailed via certified mail, which was delivered and signed for on December 10, 2022. Officer Cicio stated on December 20, 2022, he received an email from Mr. Largo appealing the citation and requesting the case be scheduled for contractor licensing board. On December 20, 2022, he sent out a notice to appear for the March 15, 2023, Contractor Licensing Board Meeting which was delivered and signed for on December 23, 2022. Officer Cicio stated Staff is recommending that a lien be placed on the real or personal property of Mr. Michael S. Largo if the citation is not paid within 30 days. There was discussion among the Board, Staff and Mr. Largo regarding the case.
Mr. Pride made a motion to accept staff’s recommendation of $500.00 citation fee to be paid within thirty (30) days of the date of this Board meeting and authorize staff to place a lien against the contractor if not paid within thirty (30) days. Mr. Langel seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously. I. DISCIPLINARY CASE: 1) Case No. 2212-109379 – Michael S. Largo and/or All Tropical Services LLC. Officer Cicio addressed the Board and stated for the record, he is submitting the following: (1) A total of nine (9) photos taken on December 6, 2022, during an initial site inspection at the property address of
413 S. Naranja Ave, Port St Lucie, FL. (2) Division of Corporations information for the business of All Tropical Services, LLC listing the managing member
to be Erik Largo.
(3) License information obtained from The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations database
(DBPR) showing that Michael S. Largo, qualifier, is a state licensed certified general contractor, license number
CGC057001 effective June 23, 1993.
(4) The workers’ compensation exemption information for Mr. Michael S. Largo. The workers’ compensation exemption for Erik Largo has also expired. No workers’ compensation policies were found, and this was confirmed by the Florida Department of Financial Services.
(5) Division of Corporations information for DW Residential LLC, showing that this company is inactive, dissolved in
September 2022 for annual report. David C Wallace is listed as the sole managing member.
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(6) Information obtained from the DBPR database showing that the certified building contractor license for David C
Wallace / DW Residential LLC, license number CBC1262209, has been revoked. The date of revocation appears
to be in January 2022. Workers’ compensation exemption information is also provided.
(7) Building permit application as well as sub-contractor agreements that were hand delivered by David Wallace to
the Permitting Department. (8) The permit application is for construction of an attached in-law suite on rear of residence. The building permit application does list Michael S. Largo as the contractor, however, the contact information for David C. Wallace
was used.
(9) An estimate drafted by David C Wallace / DW Residential LLC for an addition dated July 9, 2022, for the amount
of $67,000.00 as well as copies of two (2) checks from the personal account of the property owners’ mother,
check 1160 in the amount of $13,400 dated July 15, 2022, and check image 1180, in the amount of $20,100 dated October 28, 2022, totaling $33,500. The checks were both made out to DW Residential; and
(10) A copy of an invoice provided by the property owners showing the contractor to be all tropical services llc for the
amount of $67,000 dated July 25, 2022. the property owners can testify that this invoice was backdated.
Officer Cicio stated the property owners did provide financial information provided to them by David C Wallace as means of justifying the amount of money spent by the property owners. He stated the Board can see that some of the check images from the business account of David C Wallace / DW Residential LLC match the businesses submitted with the original permit application on the sub-contractor agreements. Since some of the work had already been performed on the day of my site visit without a permit, those contractors are currently under investigation. Officer Cicio stated on or about December 1, 2022, he was advised by the Permitting Department that David C Wallace / DW Residential LLC had attempted to submit for a building permit for the address of 413 S Naranja Ave, Port St. Lucie. He stated a computer check revealed that, building permit BLDR-2212-002268 for an addition was in review along with an electrical permit, permit ELER-2212-001332. Officer Cicio stated he immediately placed a hold on the permits as he knew David C Wallace / DW Residential LLC had a revoked state license. As a result of this hold, he was contacted by the property owners, Mr. George Cavros and Diana Martinez and he agreed to meet with them on their property. upon arrival, it was found that the work had already commenced as formboards and a plumbing rough-in was complete.
Officer Cicio stated he was also advised that electrical work had been completed. A stop work order was placed on the property for commencing work without the required permits. The property owners did confirm at that time that they contracted with and had paid David C Wallace / DW Residential LLC for the project. He stated he was emailed copies of the contract and check images for verification. Officer Cicio stated he was able to make contact with michael s largo/all tropical services llc. during my conversation with Mr. Largo, he admitted that Wallace is a sub-contractor who he has used for many years in the St. Lucie County area. He admitted that profits are split between both him and Mr. Wallace, and sometimes he takes a percentage. Mr. Largo claimed that he did not know that Wallace was an unlicensed contractor. Officer Cicio stated he attempted contact with David C Wallace on several occasions, however, he has not had any contact to date. He stated upon investigation, it was found that All Tropical Services LLC violated: SLC 10-26 (13) – Disregard or violate any county ordinance relating to unlicensed contractors. IN SLC SEC. 10-56, Any person, other than a certified contractor as defined in this article, desiring to engage in or work at the business or occupation of contractor, as defined in this article, in the unincorporated areas of the county shall not engage in said occupation or business until such person has first obtained a certificate of competency as provided in this division and has registered in the proper classification with the state department of business and professional regulation pursuant to the provisions of F.S. ch. 489. SLC 10-67 (3) – Disregards and violates an applicable state or local building code, regulation or law Officer Cicio stated All Tropical Services LLC commenced unpermitted work at the residence of Mr. Cavros and Mrs. Martinez on a pending permit including the removal of vegetation, the forming of the slab, rough in of plumbing work and electrical work. Mr. Largo’s information is on the building permit application including signature under notary on November 5, 2022. The sub-contractor agreements are also signed by Mr. Largo under notary on November 5, 2022. SLC 10-67 (15) – Aids or abets any unlicensed person or business organization to evade any provision of this
division. Officer Cicio stated in this section, All Tropical Services LLC allowed David C Wallace / DW Residential LLC to submit a permit application with knowledge that work was not going to be performed by his company. David C. Wallace was allowed to
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take payments as an unlicensed contractor and in turn, make payment to michael largo through the business account of DW Residential. Officer Cicio stated as a result of my investigation, a notice to appear before the march 15, 2023 contractor licensing board was sent via certified mail which was delivered and signed for on dec 10, 2022. a copy was also posted at the worksite on December 13, 2022. Officer Cicio stated based upon the facts in this case, Staff is recommending to the Board to suspend the permitting privileges for All Tropical Services LLC/ Michael S. Largo for a period not to exceed 365 days. this does not include issued permits, only new permit applications. Michael S. Largo/All Tropical Services LLC must make a written request and appear before the contractor licensing board to have the permitting privileges reinstated. Officer Cicio stated Staff is also recommending that a copy of the Board’s Order be forwarded to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations (DBPR) and the surrounding municipalities. There was discussion among the Board, Staff and Mr. Largo regarding the case. Mr. Morris made a motion to accept Staff recommendation to suspend the permitting privileges for Michael S. Largo and/or All Tropical Services LLC for a term not to exceed three hundred and sixty-five (365) days. After the suspension period, Mr. Michael S. Largo and/or All Tropical Services LLC must request to be reinstated before the Contractor Licensing Board. It is further recommended that this case along with the copy of this Board’s Order be prepared and sent to the state and surrounding municipalities. Mr. DiFrancesco seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Chairman Leonard asked for a roll call vote. Mr. DiFrancesco – Yes, Mr. Jerger – Yes, Mr. Langel – Yes, Chairman Leonard – Yes, Mr. Pride – Yes, Mr. Morris – Yes. The motion carried unanimously. J. OLD BUSINESS: Motion for Appeal / Reconsideration and Rehearing: 1) Case No. 2211-109207 – Gregory Keith Whigham/All Florida Wind Mitigation Retrofits dba W.O. Gregory Construction, Inc. Chairman Leonard addressed Mr. Whigham and asked him to come up to the podium and be sworn in by the Recording Secretary. Mr. Gregory Whigham was sworn in by the Recording Secretary Chairman Leonard thanked Mr. Whigham for attending the meeting. Officer Cicio addressed the Board and stated Mr. Whigham was here at the last meeting for All Florida Wind Mitigation Retrofits dba W.O. Gregory Construction, Inc and his license was revoked. Chairman Leonard stated Mr. Whigham is here before us today to appeal the Board’s decision for suspension of his permitting privileges for three hundred and sixty-five (365) days. Mr. Whigham stated that is correct. There was discussion among the Board, Staff and Mr. Whigham regarding the case. Mr. Langel made a motion to reinstate Mr. Gregory Keith Whigham/All Florida Wind Mitigation Retrofits dba W.O. Gregory Construction, Inc.’s license. Mr. DiFrancesco seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Chairman Leonard asked for a roll call vote. Mr. DiFrancesco – Yes, Mr. Jerger – Yes, Mr. Langel – Yes, Chairman Leonard – Yes, Mr. Pride – Yes, Mr. Morris – Yes. The motion carried unanimously. 2) Motion to approve Probation Status verbiage. There was discussion among the Board and Staff regarding the Probation Status verbiage.
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Chairman Leonard asked the Board if they had any questions of Staff. There being none, he requested a motion to approve. Mr. Langel made a motion to approve the Probation Status verbiage. Mr. DiFrancesco seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Chairman Leonard asked for a roll call vote. Mr. DiFrancesco – Yes, Mr. Jerger – Yes, Mr. Langel – Yes, Chairman Leonard – Yes, Mr. Pride – Yes, Mr. Morris – Yes. The motion carried unanimously. 3) Annual Report Presentation. Code Enforcement Supervisor, Danielle Williams, addressed the Board and presented the Annual Report Presentation. K. NEW BUSINESS: None. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 10:42 a.m.
The next Contractor Examining Board Hearing will be held on WEDNESDAY, May 17, 2023, AT 8:30 A.M.
Respectfully submitted, ------------------------------------------------ Michael DiFrancesco, Board Secretary Or Travis Leonard, Chairman