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MINUTES OF THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY
Board of Examiners of Contractors Meeting
Held in Commission Chambers
County Administration Building
2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
PRESENT
Chairman ................................................................................................................Douglas Davis
Vice Chairman.........................................................................................................Fred Rohrbough
Members..................................................................................................................Haydn Curtis
.............................................................................................................................John Langel
.............................................................................................................................Michael DiFrancesco
.............................................................................................................................Capt. Derek Fox
ABSENT
Excused Members .................................................................................................Craig Dunkelberger
.............................................................................................................................Sean Mitchell
.............................................................................................................................Charles James
STAFF PRESENT
AssistantCounty Attorney.....................................................................................Heather Lueke
Code Compliance Manager..................................................................................Chris Lestrange
Contractor Licensing Supervisor...........................................................................Swendy Ariyanayagam
Contractor Licensing Investigator..........................................................................Monica Barrios
Licensing Investigator...........................................................................................Carl Brome
Staff Secretary......................................................................................................Elizabeth Lifland
Board Recorder....................................................................................................Mary Holleran
* Indicates a motion ** Indicates a vote
A. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 8:35 a.m. by Chairman, Douglas Davis.
B. ROLL CALL OF BOARD MEMBERS
The roll was called and everyone was present except excused members Craig Dunkelberger, Charles James and
Sean Mitchell.
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – April 16, 2008 Contractor Examining Licensing Board:
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Motion was made by Mr. Curtis to approve the Minutes of the April 16, 2008 Contractor’s Licensing
Examining Board Meeting.
** Mr. Langel seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
D. SWEARING IN OF STAFF
The following staff members were sworn in by the staff secretary: Chris Lestrange, Monica Barrios, Carl Brome
and Swendy Ariyanayagam.
E. APPLICATIONS TO BE APPROVED:
No applicants were pulled for discussion or consideration.
BY CONSENT VOTE:
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Motion was made by Mr. Langel to approve the applicants recommended by Consent vote.
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** Mr. Curtis seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
The names were read into the record:
QualifierBusiness Name Type of Contractor
Russel Lumsden Gatesystems Unlimited, Inc. Fence Specialty Contractor
Andrew N. Tenneboe Andrew Norman Tenneboe Journeyman Electrician
Joseph L. Timaltre Joseph L.Timaltre Journeyman Electrician
Wayne E. Bragg Precise Painting of St. Lucie, Co., LLC Painting Specialty Contractor
Landis Wright Wright & Ragland Electrical Contracting Electrical Registered Contractor
LLC
Patrick Norbert Guettler Innovation Irrigation, LLC Sprinkler Irrigation Contractor
Charles McKenna Storm Team Shutters, LLC Hurricane Protection Specialty Cont.
APPLICATIONS RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL BY RECIPROCITY:
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Mr. Langel made a motion to approve the applicants recommended for approval by reciprocity.
** Capt. Fox seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
The names were read into the record:
Qualifier Business Name Type of Contractor
Joseph A. Rosso, II Rosso Paving & Drainage, Inc. Paving Specialty
Frank E. Pacacha All Star Carpentry Corp. Carpentry Specialty
Catherina E. Nesci Nesci Tile & Marble, Inc. Tile & Marble Specialty
Steven Brian Ditzel Stevee D. Electric, Inc. Electrical Registered Contractor
Rupert L. Jones East Coast Shutter Man, Inc. Hurricane Protection Specialty
Mark J. Okerman Pinnacle Painting & Waterproofing, Inc. Painting Specialty
APPLICATIONS APPROVED ADMINISTRATIVELY BASED ON RECIPROCITY FROM THE CITY OF PORT
ST. LUCIE OR THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE:
The applicant’s names were read into the record.
Qualifier Business Name Type of Contractor
Daryle Allen Walke Tile It of the Treasure Coast, Inc. Tile & Marble Specialty
Robert Richard Jasper Robert Jasper, LLC Concrete Specialty Contractor
Vitali Boderak Pools by Vatali, Inc Pool/Spa Residential Contractor
Leroy William Wise Wise Choice Plumbing, Inc., d/b/a Plumbing Registered Contractor
Mr. Rooter of IR., St. Lucie &
Okeechobee Counties
James Joseph Young, Jr. Records Vault, Inc., d/b/a/ Interlocking Pavers Block Contractor
Encompass Brick Pavers
F. CITATION APPEAL:
Against: WJM Building Resources Inc., 5260 John David Rd., St. Cloud, Fl. 34771
Violation: Working without a Certificate of Competency in St. Lucie County
Investigator: Swendy Ariyanayagam
Recommendation: $500.00 penalty
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Ms. Ariyanayagam reviewed the citation and provided three photos taken on 5/5/08 and a copy of a letter from the
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General Contractor. On May 52008 a citation was issued for WJM Building Resources, Inc., for erecting a metal
building without a Certificate of Competency in St. Lucie County. All of the workers at the job site indicated they were
employed by WJM Building Resources, Inc., and have been paid by them. A vehicle on the side also had a WJM
Building Resources, Inc. logo. She spoke with Mr. Mathis, the owner of WJM Building Resources, Inc., he stated he
was working under a general contractor, Ray Parsons, who qualified the Company, Central Florida Building
Corporation. Mr. Parsons’ letter stated they didn’t qualify WJM Building Resources, Inc. for this job at the time the
citation was issued and the Office Manager said they did not sub-contract WJM Building Resources, Inc. for this job.
Staff believes that the citation was issued correctly as at the time the citation was issued WJM Building Resources,
Inc., did not hold a Certificate of Competency.
Mr. Davis confirmed Ms. Ariyanayagam’s review of the citation, who she contacted and who Mr. Mathis said he was
working under.
William W. Mathis, Jr., 5269 John David Road, St. Cloud, Fl., 34771, d/b/a/ WJM Building Resources, Inc., was sworn
in. He said WTB is a holding company out of Georgia, and they were subbed out to do the job and were under the
impression they didn’t have to pull a permit to do the job by the owner, John Reynolds. They have since found they
are not covered by the General Contractor’s permit.
Mr. Davis clarified that Mr. Mathis believed he was working under WTB Holdings, a contractor out of Georgia, who
sold Mr. Reynolds the building, and he was working as a subcontractor. Mr. Davis advised he still needed to hold a
license for that general contractor even though working for them, in the State of Florida. Mr. Davis commented that he
brought up the fines to be increased for violations such as this, since it runs licensed contractors out of work.
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Mr. Langel made a motion to deny the Citation Appeal and the fine stands at $500.00 for the violation.
** Mr. Rohrbough seconded the motion.
Mr. Davis questioned if the fine could be altered. Ms. Lueke advised the Board has a chart of the amount of the fines
passed by the BCC. The Board can reduce the fine, but can not raise it based upon Mr. Mathis’ appeal, as that would
be punishing him for appealing his case. This fine must stand. The BCC can approve making it higher.
** The seconded motion was called for a voice vote: Mr. Rohrbough-yes; Mr. Davis-yes; Mr. Langel-yes; Mr.
Curtis- yes; Mr. DiFrancesco-yes; Capt. Fox-yes. The motion carried unanimously.
Ms. Lueke advised Mr. Mathis if wished to appeal the decision of this Board before the Board of County Commissioners
it had to be done within 30 days.
G. DISCIPLINARY CASES:
Against: Scott’s Screen, LLC, Qualifier: Scott Barber
#C/C 24365, One Expired Permit
Violation: SLC CCL 2-5-20 Revocation or Suspension of Certificate of Competency
Subsection (3) Willfully disregards and violates an applicable state or local
Building code, regulation or law, and
SLC Land Development Code 11.05.01 (2) a. Time Limitation of Building Permits
Complaint Filed by: Staff
Investigator: Monica Barrios
No one was present to represent Mr. Barber.
Ms. Barrios provided a list of the expired permit. Staff notified Mr. Barber on 1/10/08 of the expired permit that
needed to be renewed and pass final inspection. A Notice to Appear was sent on 4/15/08. Staff has had some
communication with Mr. Barber. As of 5/21/08 the permit remains expired.
Staff Recommendation:
If Mr. Barber is found in violation staff recommends that the Certificate of Competency
be suspended in St. Lucie County until the expired permit has been renewed and receives a final inspection.
Term of suspension not to exceed one (1) year.
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Mr. Curtis made a motion to support staff’s recommendation that Scott Barber’s Certificate of
Competency be suspended in St. Lucie County until all expired permits are renewed and receive a final
inspection. Term of suspension not to exceed one (1) year.
** Mr. DiFrancesco seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Against: A+ Fence Co. of the Treasure Coast, Kennith Maddens Qualifier,
C/Competency #22501
Expired permits
Violation: SLC CCL 2-5-20 Revocation or Suspension of Certificate of Competency
Subsection (3) Willfully disregards and violates an applicable state or local
Building code, regulation or law, and
SLC Land Development Code 11.05.01 (2) a. Time Limitation of Building Permits
Complaint Filed by: Staff
Investigator: Monica Barrios
Ms. Barrios provided a list of the two expired permits. On 4/15/08 staff notified A* Fence Co. of the Treasure
Coast, and Mr. Maddens of the expired permits which needed to be renewed and receive a final inspection. Staff
has had some communication with him, and as of 5/21/08 the permits remain expired.
No one was present to represent Kennith Maddens, Qualifier, d/b/a A+ Fence Co. of the Treasure Coast.
Mr. Davis commented on the dates of the expired permits. Ms. Barrios said they were renewed, but have again
expired. Ms. Barrios was unsure of what work had been done, and no inspections were made.
Staff’s Recommendation:
If Mr. Maddens is found in violation staff recommends that the Certificate of
Competency be suspended in St. Lucie County until all expired permits are renewed and receive a final
inspection. Term of suspension not to exceed one (1) year.
Mr. Davis verified the dates of the permits, and the date of his license. Staff noted there was a typo and he had a
license when he pulled the permits. The projects were completed and the fences were not inspected.
No one was present to represent Kennith Maddens.
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Mr. DiFrancesco made a motion to accept staff’s recommendation and suspend Kennith Maddens
Certificate of Competency until all expired permits are renewed and receive a final inspection. Term of
suspension not to exceed one (1) year.
** Mr. Langel seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Against: Gregory K. Wigham, d/b/a/ WO Gregory Construction, Inc.
Violation: Section: 2-5-19, (9) Commit any willful, fraudulent act as a contractor as a result of
which another is financially injured.
SLC CCL 2-5-20 Revocation or Suspension of Certificate of Competency
Subsection (3) Willfully disregards and violates an applicable state or local
Building code, regulation or law, and
(10) Committing fraud or deceit or other misconduct in the practice of contracting.
Complaint Filed by: Staff
Investigator: Carl Brome
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Mr. Brome provided an Investigative Report that outlined the formal complaint received on 3/21/07. The
homeowner, Adam DiMarco contracted with Gregory Construction Inc. for replacement of a storm damaged pool
enclosure on 11/18/05. Mr. DiMarco paid the full amount of $17,828.00 plus an additional amount of $686. As of
5/21/08 the permit has expired, and the structure has been built and failed the final inspection due to several
discrepancies. Mr. DiMarco wants the structure to pass the final inspection. Staff has contacted the contractor,
and has been unable to resolve the issue. The contractor has 3 other expired permits in St. Lucie County.
Staff’s Recommendation:
If Gregory K. Wigham d/b/a/ WO Gregory Construction, Inc. is found in violation that
the permitting privileges be suspended in St. Lucie County until all expired permits are renewed and receive a
final inspection. Term of suspension not to exceed one (1) year. It is further recommended that a copy of the
Board’s Order and the Findings of Fact in this case be sent to the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board
for the Certified Building Contractor’s License be placed for review.
No one was present to represent Gregory K. Wigham.
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Mr. DiFrancesco made a motion in reference to the complaints against Gregory Wigham, WO Gregory
Construction, Inc., that the Board make the following determination: that we accept staff’s
recommendation that Gregory Wigham, WO Gregory Construction, Inc., shall have their permitting
privileges be suspended in St. Lucie County until all expired permits are renewed and receive a final
inspection. Term of suspension not to exceed one (1) year. It is further recommended that a copy of the
Board’s Order and the Findings of Fact in this case be sent to the Florida Construction Industry Licensing
Board for the Certified General Contractor’s License be placed for review.
** Mr. Langel seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Against: Alton M. Silver, III, Corp. Qualifier, Alton M. Silver, III
C/Competency #21202, Residential State Contractor, ## RR0067698
Expired permit Summary
Violation: SLC CCL 2-5-19 (4) and
SLC CCL 2-5-20 Revocation or Suspension of Certificate of Competency
Subsection (3) Willfully disregards and violates an applicable state or local
Building code, regulation or law, and
Complaint Filed by: Staff
Investigator: Swendy Ariyanayagam
Ms. Ariyanayagam reviewed the violation, submitted a copy of the Sheriff’s Inmate Information Sheet from Indian
River County and reviewed the convictions displayed. Mr. Silver has been doing business under false information
provided to St. Lucie County and other areas under a false name. He was arrested on 3/31/08 in Indian River
County and extradited to Suffolk County, New York.
No one was present to represent Alton M. Silver, III
Staff’s Recommendation:
If Alton M. Silver, III is found in violation that his Certificate of Competency be
revoked permanently in St. Lucie County. It is further recommended that a copy of the Board’s Order and the
Findings of Fact in this case be sent to the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board.
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Mr. Curtis made a motion in reference to Alton M. Silver, III, to accept staff’s recommendation that his
Certificate of Competency be revoked permanently in St. Lucie County, and that a copy of the Board’s
Order and the Findings of Fact in this case be sent to the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board.
** Mr. DiFrancesco seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
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H. OLD BUSINESS: Danny Joe McFarland, D M Agriculture
At last month’s meeting Mr. Broom reviewed the citation of Danny Joe McFarland, d/b/a DM Agriculture. Mr.
McFarland was cited for working without a Certificate of Competency in St. Lucie County. At that meeting staff
was requested to provide more information to the Board on the State’s Statute.
On 3/19/08 Mr. MacFarland was found constructing a pole barn on the property located at 5700 Sunshine Farms
Way, Palm City, Fl. Mr. MacFarland is not a licensed contractor, and is in violation of St. Lucie County Code and
Complied Laws 2-5-5. A stop work order was issued and a citation was hand delivered. Mr. MacFarland
requested a hearing to appeal the citation, and is present today. Three photos were re-submitted dated 3/19/08.
A locational permit was granted for the pole barn only.
Ms. Ariyanayagam contacted Mr. Ed Garcia, Director of the Treasure Coast and Palm Beaches and Contracting
Licensing Officials of Florida about the agricultural licensing exemption, and both said there was no licensing
exemption specified for agricultural properties. Staff believes the citation was issued correctly since Mr.
MacFarland does not hold a Certificate of Competency in St. Lucie County. Mr. MacFarland was not exempt from
having a contractor’s license, the property owner could construct it, but Mr. MacFarland was not the owner of the
property.
Mr. Rohrbough commented on pole barns being constructed on large ranches all the time, and are built by
employees of the ranch. That this could open up a hornet’s nest. Ms. Ariyanayagam reiterated they must be
licensed contractors.
Ms. Lueke advised they would have to follow the Owner/Builder Exemption, “...all owners of property acting as
their own contractor must provide on-site supervision themselves, for all work performed by unlicensed
contractors”....and “...if the owner is doing the supervision, if they are acting as their own GC, that is acceptable
under the Owner/Builder exemption. If the owner hires an unlicensed contractor to do supervision for him, the
owner can’t delegate the owner’s responsibility to supervise work unless the person is registered or certified.”
Ms. Lueke clarified this citation addresses the unlicensed contractor and did not speak to the permit; the Statute is
talking about the need to have a licensed contractor. Discussion ensued on this issue.
Ms. Lueke read State Statute #489.103, paragraph 7.
Danny Joe MacFarland, 6700 Sunshine Farms Way, Palm City, Fl., was sworn in by Ms. Lifland. At last month’s
meeting he provided a copy of the Florida Statute regarding agricultural property and believed it pre-empted the
County from enforcing Codes relating to the building of non-residential farm buildings on agricultural property, and
noted the absence of any case law. From a letter he referenced, he asked if the person who hired him, knowing
that he was unlicensed, broke the law? He reiterated that he has been building pole barns for 25 years and never
received a citation. He discussed other sections of the Florida Statutes to prove his opinion that he doesn’t have
to be a licensed contractor to build a non-residential agricultural building on a piece of agricultural substantiated
farm land.
Mr. Davis listened to Mr. MacFarland’s presentation and did not hear it specifically address the issue of licensure
in relation to a contractor working for an agricultural property owner. It talked about exempting agricultural
projects from State and Local Codes meeting design standards, and gives you the ability to design yourself, so
you don’t have to create an Engineer Set of Drawings for the Building Dept., and excludes you from having to go
through the permitting process. He further explained that staff and Legal Counsel advised the issue was, can this
project be erected and the structure built by someone outside of the employees of the property owner. He heard
the interpretation that it does require licensure for someone outside the employee of the property owner. What he
heard Mr. MacFarland read, didn’t address that at all.
Mr. MacFarland disagreed and referred to the Attorney General’s Opinion. Ms. Lueke re-read the Statute –
Section 489.103, paragraph 7. She agreed with the Attorney General’s Opinion that the County could not pass
any Resolution or Ordinance that would require him to follow a different Code and require a permit. This Opinion
doesn’t state anything about the State Law that requires licensed contractors to do work. The only Section that
addresses this is the Owner/Builder Exemption. In order for the owner to use that, the owner would have to do
direct supervision, he can’t delegate that, unless you are a licensed contractor. It isn’t a County Law, it’s a State
Law which the County is following.
Mr. MacFarland said he was hired and he told the owner he was an unlicensed contractor. Ms. Lueke said the
County could cite the owner to the Code Enforcement Board for hiring an unlicensed contractor but that is a
separate issue. The fact that Mr. MacFarland was doing unlicensed work made him subject to the citation.
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Mr. Davis said it was clear that Mr.MacFarland did not address the issue charged by staff and counsel, and he did
not add anything to cause the citation being filed incorrectly. Legal Counsel’s advice was clearly presented and he
is in violation. He could see the confusion and was an excuse to an extent and that it’s being done out there, but
he was guilty of doing the work outside of the licensure, and would consider leniency for the fine.
Mr. Rohrbough said if we are only looking for a license, what license is required, General Contractor, Carpentry?
Ms. Ariyanayagam explained a Carpentry license would be sufficient to erect a Pole Barn, he would need to take
the trade exam and be certified. Discussion ensued on the scope of work included for carpentry and general
contractor. Ms. Ariyanayagam explained that other counties have their own regulations.
Capt. Fox discussed the locational permit, and said we could possibly make a public service announcement for
agricultural projects that when they come in and apply for a locational permit, so that the property owner
understands that if they aren’t performing the work under the auspices of their own employee base, they will be
required to have licensed contractors perform the work.
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Mr. Curtis made a motion in reference to Danny Joe MacFarland, D M Agriculture, and recommended
reducing the fine to $250.00. That the Board has found a finding of fact that Mr. MacFarland is guilty of
constructing a pole barn without a license but under the circumstances to reduce his fine to $250.00.
** The motion failed for lack of a second..
* Mr. DiFrancesco made a motion in reference to Danny Joe MacFarland, D M Agriculture, to keep the fine
at $500.00 based on staff’s recommendation.
The motion failed for lack of a second.
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Mr. Davis concurred with both motions on the finding of fact and guilt on the part of Mr. MacFarland for working
without a license. He passed the gavel to Mr. Rohrbough, Vice Chair, to make a motion.
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Mr. Davis made a motion “in reference to Danny Joe MacFarland and said, I believe the Finding of Fact is
the work was being performed outside of the State required licensure and was brought to our attention by
staff, the finding of guilt has been found and through leniency I believe that he has been contracting in
this fashion for some number of years and although ignorance of the law is no excuse, I do believe that
he has not understood this, and as of today, whether he agrees or disagrees, he has heard us and I think
we would reduce the fine to $250.00.”
** Mr. Curtis seconded the motion.
Mr. DiFrancesco: commented on unlicensed contractors being rampant in St. Lucie County, he supported having
a licensed contractor doing the work when the work is permitted.
Mr. Rohrbough: saw the Board’s and Mr. MacFarland’s point, Mr. MacFarland did what he thought he was
supposed to do and is now caught in the middle. He’s been doing this work for 25/30 years and is just now being
fined; he thought the $500 fine was not the issue, and asked what will happen in the future. He would like to see
Mr. MacFarland licensed, but the fine of $500 won’t stop others out there.
Mr. Davis: he may be doing the work, but he needs to have a license for being a contractor. Further discussion
ensued.
** A voice vote was taken on Mr. Davis’ motion: Mr. Rohrbough-yes; Mr. Davis-yes; Mr. Langel-yes; Mr.
Curtis-yes; Mr. DiFrancesco-yes; Captain Fox-yes; The motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Davis said Mr. MacFarland heard the unanimous vote, he referred to Capt. Fox’s earlier suggestion regarding
locational permits and a public announcement, and he thanked Mr. MacFarland for coming in.
Mr. MacFarland said he will be appealing this as far as it takes, the money isn’t the issue. He thanked the Board
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for reducing the fine. Ms. Lueke advised him if he wanted to appeal the decision, it will be appealed to the 19
Circuit Court, as a Petition of Writ of Cert, and must be done within 30 days of the meeting. Ms. Lueke said he
could call her or staff with any questions.
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0LD BUSINESS: Hill & Hill Painting Corp., Daryl D. Hill, Certificate of Competency #20604
The case was brought before the April 18, 2007 Licensing Board meeting, and Mr. Broder did not attend (a letter
was provided and explained the reason for two canceled meetings). Minutes of the meeting were provided. The
homeowner was unsatisfied with the job and damages to the home. Staff recommended this is to be a civil matter
and was asked to bring it back pending the outcome of the civil case, and the Board requested proof from that
case. Staff stands on their recommendation that the case is a civil matter.
Bram Broder, 5510 Casio Drive, Indian River Estates, Fort Pierce, was sworn in by Ms. Lifland. Mr. Broder
reiterated the former complaint in detail, and displayed a copy of the executed release he accepted from Hill & Hill
Painting Corporation (insured). Mr. Broder was of the opinion that the license of Daryl Hill should be revoked
because of the damages to his house and other potential consumers. Mr. Broder explained the content of his law
suit and the amounts he spent pursuing the case.
Ms. Lueke clarified that Mr. Hill was not guilty or convicted of any criminal offense. She advised the Board the
difference between this case and one heard earlier, was this job was finished and inspected, and in the former
case heard, the job was not finished or inspected. In this case the homeowner was not satisfied with the job. She
confirmed that Mr. Broder signed a release in settlement of the contract. She advised Mr. Broder that unless he
had a finding of fact from the Civil Court that the job was done incorrectly, this Board could not take any action at
this stage. Mr. Broder asked if the Board would accept a report as an exhibit.
Ms. Lueke confirmed this Board would have to find a section of the Code that the Contractor had violated; the
Contractor had to be notified of the violation; then the homeowner would present evidence that the Section of the
Code had been violated; the Contractor would present evidence that he did not violate that section of the Code,
and then the Board would decide if there was a violation, what kind of disciplinary action is necessary. Staff has
not been able to find a section of the Code that addresses this issue. It would be up to Mr. Broder to find a
section of the Code that staff has missed.
Ms. Ariyanayagam said there was a dispute between Mr. Broder and Hill & Hill about an amount they were willing
to pay, and Mr. Broder refused that amount, and it is a Civil matter. Staff asked the Board for direction if they
wished to pursue this.
Mr. Rohrbough commented that it was a Civil matter, the job is done, and it is not the Board’s responsibility to
chase this down; without a direct violation of the Code, it is not within the purview of the Board. As it stands, Mr.
Broder accepted a settlement through Mediation, and he must have read the settlement which released Hill and
Hill from liability, and blew this Board out of the water in taking any action.
Ms. Lueke advised that with no finding by a Judge that the contractor was at fault, and a settlement accepted
through mediation, this Board has no facts on which to base any action. Staff addressed the issue of standards
for painting, and what other localities do regarding inspection and approval. Ms. Ariyanayagam said staff did
check and no one requires permits for painting. Mr. Lestrange further explained the process and discussion
ensued.
No further action was taken by the Board on Bram Broder’s Civil matter.
I. NEW BUSINESS:
Ms. Ariyanayagam said the County was proposing an Ordinance to fingerprint new contractors.
TheState is now requiring it, and the Ordinance will be going before the BCC.
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The Board was advised there will not be a meeting in June. The next meeting is scheduled for July 16.
J. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
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K. ADJOURNMENT:
There was no further business and the meeting was adjourned at 11:00 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Douglas Davis, Chairman
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Mary F. Holleran, Specialist Consultant
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