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FLORIDA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LICENSING BOARD
Safety Harbor Resort
105 N Bayshore Dr.
Safety Harbor, FL 34695
727.726.1161
February 9, 10-12, 2021
MEETING MINUTES
Approved March 12th, 2021
Board Members Present
Rachelle Wood, Chair
Aaron Boyette
Frank Cawthon
Donald Cesarone
Brian Donovan
Mario Famada
Ted Feaster
Edgar Laney
Robert Maphis
Edward McCullers
Board Members Absent
Michael Strickland, Vice-Chair
William Cathey
Rick Kane
Keith Lawson
Others Present
Dan Biggins, Executive Director, DBPR
Donald Shaw, Senior Management Analyst Supervisor, DBPR
Jordan Jones, Government Analyst, DBPR
Ian Brown, Chief Construction Attorney, DBPR
Sally Raines, Deputy Chief Construction Attorney, DBPR
Ashanti Breeden, Senior Prosecuting Attorney, DBPR
Robert Milne, Assistant Attorney General, AGO
Christopher Dierlam, Assistant Attorney General, AGO
Department of Business & Professional Regulation
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Meeting Minutes
February 2021
Page 1 of 20ADDITIONAL BUSINESS ENTITIES REVIEW DIVISION II
Division II Board members met for Additional Business Entities Review on February 12th,
2021 from 2:00 – 3:24pm. Mr. McCullers led the meeting. Of the 22 applications on the
agenda, 7 were approved, 9 were approved contingent, 4 were denied, 1 was pulled and 1
was withdrawn.
APPROVED (7)
Aguilar, Hugo
Anderson, Matthew
Beck, Derek
Kelly, Christopher
Milian, Yosmel
Nash, David
Penhaligon, Martin
APPROVED CONTINGENT (9)
Davis, Mark
Dill, Aaron
Ford, Ryan
Gonzalez Soto, Rafael
Kenny, Frank
Palma, Nelson
Ruiz Huyke, Carlos
Russell, Justin
Schubert, David
DENIED (4)
Miller, John
Montero, Ramon
Morales, Pedro
Munilla, Pedro
PULLED (1)
Lavine, Darin
WITHDRAWN (1)
Mendes, Jose
APPLICATION REVIEW DIVISION II
Division II Board members met for Application Review on February 10th, 2021 from 3:35-
4:46pm. Mr. Famada led the meeting. Of the 33 applications on the agenda, 17 were
approved, 4 were approved contingent, 3 were continued, 1 was withdrawn and 8 were
denied.
APPROVED (17)
Allman, Katie
Colunio, Anthony
Costello, Matthew – downgrade to Class B
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Page 2 of 20Diaz, Alvaro
Drouillard, Russell
Haralson, Gregory
Hauser, Samuel
Hernandez, Alexander
Holder, Gerald
Linton, Stephan – downgrade to Residential Pool/Spa Contractor
Moffitt, Jerrod
Morais, Nilton
Rodriguez, Mario
Rossi, Carlos
Salters, Garrison
Stokes, Sterling
Waters, Jason
APPROVED CONTINGENT (4)
Collazo, Jose
Franczak, Matthew
Hardwood, Allen
Stanley, David
CONTIINUED (3)
Delancett, Chris – 90 day continuance
Harris, Bryan – 30 day continuance
Isaac, Elias – 90 day continuance
WITHDRAWN (1)
Lee, Steven
DENIED (8)
Alonso-Rodriguez, Genaro
Dorcely, Rosny
Ellis, Shane
Escribano, Vera
Harden, Mark
McNeal, David
Papillion, Christopher
Pauza, Michael
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS ENTITIES REVIEW DIVISION I
Division I Board members met for Additional Business Entities Review on February 11th,
2021 from 2:00 – 2:58pm. Mr. Maphis led the meeting. Of the 25 applications on the
agenda, 13 were approved, 2 were approved contingent, 3 were denied, 4 were continued,
2 were pulled and 1 was withdrawn.
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Page 3 of 20APPROVED (13)
Alonso, Luis
Boltze, Bruce
Bruckner, Michael
Camara, Carlos
Cerron, Valerio
Fagan, Kirk
Hackbarth, Charles
McAlees, Joshua
Morris, Donald
Niski, Marc
Planas, Gonzalo
Rosen, Paul
Ulisse, Jose
APPROVED CONTINGENT (2)
Lambert, William
Seeger, Brian
DENIED (3)
Eddy, Monica
Munilla, Alejandro
Wheeler, Brad
CONTINUED (4)
Donovan, Robert – 90 day continuance
Joubert, Carlos – 90 day continuance
Possebon, Gilberto – 30 day continuance
Rogers, Mark – 30 day continuance
PULLED (2)
Fenimore, Dan
Smith, Douglas
WITHDRAWN (1)
Gonzalez-Garcia, Yaniett
APPLICATION REVIEW DIVISION I
Division I Board members met for Application Review on February 11th, 2021 from 3:06 –
4:23pm. Mr. Cawthon led the meeting. Of the 32 applications on the agenda, 10 were
approved, 3 were approved contingent, 4 were continued, 10 were denied, and 5 were
pulled.
APPROVED (10)
Alberino, Michael
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Page 4 of 20Barton, John
Lemanski, Preston
Lorenzo, Michael
Oliveira, Daniel
Platt, Carey
Rodriguez, Felix
Sampson, Matthew
Tripp, Donna
Young, Michael – downgrade to Certified Building Contractor
APPROVED CONTINGENT (3)
Hardwood, Allen
Odom, Robert
Sullivan, Paul
CONTINUED (4)
Coriano, Luis – 60 day continuance
Grinberg, Benjamin – 90 day continuance
Klaus, Matthew – 30 day continuance
Martinez, Ignacio – 90 day continuance
DENIED (10)
Areh, Chudi
Arriagada, Daniel
Carson, Aaron
Harrison, Jeffrey
Jewell, Timothy
Jolley, Jerry
Long, Kyle
Reneski, Charles
Windham, Michael
Zoumas, Nicholas
PULLED (5)
Blanton, Larry
De Sousa, Alberto
Martin, Kayla
Nocifora, Giuseppe
Windham, Joel
Division II Board members met for Final Action on February 11th, 2021 from 9:01 –
9:12am. Ms. Wood led the meeting.
Case #(s): 2018025324
Craig Andrews
License #(s): CCC1330515
40946 US Hwy 19 North 406
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
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Page 5 of 20Revocation
Restitution
Pay administrative fines in the amount of $22,500 and costs of $177.26
Not present
Case #(s): 2018035071
Craig Andrews
License #(s): CCC1330515
40946 US Hwy 19 North 406
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Revocation
Restitution
Pay administrative fines in the amount of $10,500 and costs of $188.33
Not present
Case #(s): 2018036196
Craig Andrews
License #(s): CCC1330515
40946 US Hwy 19 North 406
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Revocation
Restitution
Pay administrative fines in the amount of $13,000 and costs of $151.85
Not present
Case #(s): 2018057559, 2018057949, 2019002035, 2019001641, 2019006772, 2019007268,
2019008340, 2019009898, 2019012284, 2019015360, 2019016423, 2019044598, 2020015077,
2019001638
Dennis Martin
License #(s): CPC42932
7643 Gate Parkway
Jacksonville, FL 32256
Voluntary Relinquish
Restitution
Pay administrative fines in the amount of $190,000 and costs of $3,602.08
Not present
Case #(s): 2019022085
Pedro Martinez
License #(s): CAC1817793
4788 Lehto Lane
Lake Worth, FL 33461
7 hours of live continuing education related to Ch. 489, F.S.
Pay administrative fines in the amount of $1,000 and costs of $183.93
Not present
Case #(s): 2019054941, 2019052957, 2019053643, 2019054800, 2019061903
Patrick Reardon
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Page 6 of 20License #(s): CPC1456478, CPC 1459302
219 Lithia Pinecrest Road
Brandon, FL 33511
Voluntary Relinquish
Restitution
Pay administrative fines in the amount of $62,500 and costs of $500
Not present
Case #(s): 2019017741
Eric Rodriguez
License #(s): CMC1249973, CMC1250591, CFC1428381
Probation for 1 year
7 hours of live continuing education
Pay administrative fines in the amount of $4,500 and costs of $294.19
Counsel present
Case #(s): 2019021577, 2018056578
Michael Schenk
License #(s): CAC1817791
2238 Amberly Ave
Orlando, FL 32833
Probation for 2 years
Final Orders previously issued in cases 2018056578 and 2018021577 shall be vacated
7 hours of continuing education related to Ch. 489, F.S.
Pay administrative fines in the amount of $5,000 and costs of $277.98
Not present
Division I & II Board members met for Final Action on February 11th, 2021 from 9:32 –
10:17am. Mrs. Wood and Mr. Strickland led this meeting.
Case #(s): 2018033659
Sergio Caceres
License #(s): CGC1508950, CCC1328991
19701 Southwest 110th Court, #739
Miami, FL 33157
60 day continuance
Case #(s): 2018033659
Sergio Caceres
License #(s): CGC1508950, CCC1328991
19701 Southwest 110th Court, #739
Miami, FL 33157
60 day continuance
Case #(s): 2020046461, 2020046508, 2020046866, 2020047104, 2020047343, 2020047385,
2020047404, 2020047730, 2020047835, 2020047899, 2020050459, 2020050870, 2020050939,
2020050964, 202052578
Allison Craft
License #(s): FRO9977
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Page 7 of 20409 East Oakland Avenue Suite B
Oakland, FL 34760
Restitution
Pay administrative fines in the amount of $150,000 and costs of $1,000
Not present
Case #(s): 2018010749
Lazaro Iglesias
License #(s): CGC1520927, CPC1457103
12300 SW 63rd Ave.
Pinecrest, FL 33156
Revocation
Pay administrative fines in the amount of $10,000 and costs of $134.42
Present with counsel
Case #(s): 2019028240
Anthony Manos
License #(s): CCC1326138, CCC1331800, CGC37630
12515 Litewood Drive
Hudson, FL 34669
7 Hours of continuing education related to Ch. 489, F.S.
Pay administrative fines in the amount of $5,000 and costs of $127.91
Not present
Case #(s): 2018052714
Thomas Mesa
License #(s): CGC44285, CFC27531
11401 SW 1st Court
Plantation, FL 33325
PULLED
Case #(s): 2020028120
Alfredo Perez Rojas
License #(s): CGC1510221, CCC1328188
8900 SW 126th Terrace
Miami, FL 33176
Voluntary Relinquish
Restitution
Pay administrative fines in the amount of $20,000 and costs of $302.82
Not present
Case #(s): 2020002500
Lois Rice
License #(s): FRO8904
4996 Eastham Way
Columbus, Ohio 43228
Revocation
Restitution
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Page 8 of 20Pay administrative fines in the amount of $10,000 and costs of $149.26
Not present
Case #(s): 2019052506
Roderick Waller
License #(s): CCC1327208, CGC1515114
P.O. Box 144656
Coral Gables, FL 33114
7 hours of live continuing education related to Ch. 489, F.S.
Pay administrative fines in the amount of $1,500 and costs of $259.35
Not present
Division I Board members met for Final Action on February 11th, 2021, from 10:24 –
10:56pm. Mr. Strickland led the meeting.
Case #(s): 2018039394
Gregory Arthur
License #(s): CGC1523801
5011 Course Drive
Sarasota, FL 34232
Revocation
Restitution
Pay administrative fines in the amount of $12,500 and costs of $497.71
Not present
Case #(s): 2019061207
Iveth Bello
License #(s): CGC1516062
14996 SW 179th St.
Miami, FL 33187
Probation for 2 years
7 hours of live continuing education related to Ch. 489, F.S.
Pay administrative fines in the amount of $12,500 and costs of $314.19
Not present
Case #(s): 2020017716
Thomas Borchert
License #(s): CGC1508629
1161 Deer Hallow Blvd.
Sarasota, FL 34232
PULLED TO MARCH MEETING
Case #(s): 2019044068
Matthew Bovell
License #(s): CGC1518817, CGC1522771
15563 SW 44 Terrace
Miami, FL 33185
Revocation
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Page 9 of 20Pay administrative fines in the amount of $5,000 and costs of $208.34
Present
Case #(s): 2019017729
Leonardo Costa
License #(s): CRC1331350, CRC1332026
6632 Highland Pines Circle
Fort Myers, FL 33966
Probation for 2 years
Restitution
7 hours of continuing education
Pay administrative fines in the amount of $2,000 (only if 90% of restitution is paid within 90
days, fine will be $7,000 if the condition is not met) and costs of $561
Present
Case #(s): 2020032057
David Creamer
License #(s): CGC1523168, CBC55317
1255 Masada Ln.
Spring Hill, FL 34608
Voluntary relinquish
Restitution in the amount of $50,000
Pay administrative fines in the amount of $7,500 and costs of $113.67
Not present
Case #(s): 201901946
William Gates
License #(s): CGC1522477
4390 28th Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 3371
Probation for 2 years
Restitution in the amount of $50,000
7 hours of live or online continuing education related to Ch. 489, F.S.
Pay administrative fines in the amount of $12,500 and costs of $329.28
Not present
Case #(s): 2019014261
William Jones
License #(s): CBC1255957
2001 NE Steven Ave.
Jensen Beach, FL 34957
Revocation
Pay administrative fines in the amount of $10,000 and costs of $220.02
Not present
Case #(s): 2019045440
Ronald Maggio
License #(s): CGC1506609
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Page 10 of 202622 Jarvis Circle
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
Probation for 2 years
7 hours of continuing education related to Ch. 489, F.S.
Pay administrative fines in the amount of $10,000 and costs of $236.04
Not present
Case #(s): 2019057423
Ralph Mervine
License #(s): CGC60150
5401 South Kirkman Road, Suite 310
Orlando, FL 32819
Revocation
Restitution
Pay administrative fines in the amount of $12,500 and costs of $232.84
Not present
Case #(s): 2019055536
Ralph Mervine
License #(s): CGC60150
5401 South Kirkman Road, Suite 310
Orlando, FL 32819
Revocation
Restitution
Pay administrative fines in the amount of $12,500 and costs of $326.52
Not present
Case #(s): 2019061585
Ralph Mervine
License #(s): CGC60150
5401 South Kirkman Road, Suite 310
Orlando, FL 32819
Revocation
Restitution
Pay administrative fines in the amount of $12,500 and costs of $539.98
Not present
Case #(s): 2020026139
Danny Musgrove
License #(s): CRC1328730
9401 E. Fowler Ave.
Thonotosassa, FL 33592
PULLED
Case #(s): 2020026139
Danny Musgrove
License #(s): CRC1328730
9401 E. Fowler Ave.
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Page 11 of 20Thonotosassa, FL 33592
PULLED
Case #(s): 2020026139
Danny Musgrove
License #(s): CRC1328730
9401 E. Fowler Ave.
Thonotosassa, FL 33592
PULLED
Case #(s): 2020007740, 2020017001, 2020029359
Thomas Parks
License #(s): CBC1257973
548 Blue Jay Place
Sarasota, FL 34236
Voluntary Relinquish
Restitution
Pay administrative fines in the amount of $15,000 and costs of $500
Not present
Case #(s): 2019006284
James Reid
License #(s): CBC58857
403 NE 9th St.
Gainesville, FL 32601
7 hours of continuing education related to Ch. 489, F.S.
Pay administrative fines in the amount of $3,000 and costs of $243.01
Not present
Case #(s): 2018051386
Jessica Santana
License #(s): CRC1331027
840 SW 67th Avenue North
Lauderdale, FL 33068
Revocation
Restitution in the amount of $2,228.47
Pay administrative fines in the amount of $12,500 and costs of $174.90
Not present
PROBATION
Division II Board members convened for Probation on February 11th, 2021, from 8:33 –
8:59am & 9:13 – 9:19. Mr. Cesarone led the meeting.
Hedayat, Arman, CCC48173
Result: Satisfactory
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Page 12 of 20Masiero, Mark, CCC58291/CCC1332160
Result: Satisfactory
Result: Satisfactory
Randolph, Randarell, CCC1328792
Result: Satisfactory
Wolber, Dale, CPC1457953
Result: Satisfactory
Zebrowski, William, CCC58019
Result: Satisfactory
STAYS OF SUSPENSION TO BE LIFTED
Collier, Fred, RC60032
Result: Stay lifted
Houston, Kimberly, CCC57820
Result: 30 day continuance
Metz, Richard Jr., CCC1330422
Result: Stay lifted
Division I Board members convened for Probation on February 11th, 2021, from 11:03 –
11:17pm. Mr. Strickland led the meeting.
Hedayat, Arman, CRC35325
Result: Satisfactory
Mock, Justin, CGC1508123
Result: Satisfactory Contingent
Randolph, Randarell, CBC1252508
Result: Satisfactory
Small, Bennie, CGC1509633
Result: Satisfactory
STAYS OF SUSPENSION TO BE LIFTED
McKendry, Jason, CRC1330395
Result: 60 day continuance
GENERAL SESSION
The meeting was called to order by Ms. Wood, at 8:30am. Mr. Famada gave the Invocation. Mr.
Cesarone led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Page 13 of 20REVIEW OF MINUTES
The board reviewed the meeting minutes of the January 2021 board meetings, and a motion to
approve the minutes as submitted was passed unanimously.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT- Daniel Biggins
Mr. Biggins requested the Board excuse absences for the following board members:
• Mr. Cathey
• Mr. Kane
• Mr. Lawson
• Mr. Strickland
Mr. Biggins also provided a brief update on the current Legislative session.
With nothing further to report the Board voted unanimously to approve this report.
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT- Ms. Wood
Ms. Wood had nothing to report.
With nothing further to report the Board voted unanimously to approve this report.
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY’S REPORT- Ian Brown
Mr. Brown had nothing to report.
HEARING AND PETITIONS
BOUDREAUX, ERNEST – MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION
Mr. Boudreaux was present with counsel.
Mr. Milne presented this case stating Mr. Boudreaux’s application for a Certified Roofing
Contractors license was denied at the May 2020 meeting of the Board for failure to demonstrate
the required experience pursuant to section 489.111 Florida Statues and Rule 61G4-15.001,
Florida Administrative Code. The Notice of Intent to Deny was filed June 2020 and Mr.
Boudreaux timely requested an informal hearing, which was heard at the September 2020
meeting of the Board. At that hearing the Board voted to uphold the previous denial. The Final
Order Upholding Notice of Intent to Deny was filed November 2020. Mr. Boudreaux, through
counsel, requested a Motion for Reconsideration.
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Page 14 of 20After further discussion, the Board voted to vacate the previous denials and to approve the
application.
CHRISTIAENS, RICHARD – INFORMAL HEARING
Mr. Christiaens was present.
Mr. Milne presented this case stating Mr. Christiaen’s application to qualify an additional
business entity, FLCEA, INC., was denied at the October 2020 meeting of the Board for failure
to appear as required by Rule 61G4-15.0021, Florida Administrative Code and failure to
demonstrate the qualifying agent would have the ability to supervise the construction work and
business activities of the organization, as required by section 489.119, Florida Statues. The
Notice of Intent to Deny was filed November 2020. Mr. Christiaens timely requested an informal
hearing.
After further discussion, the Board voted to vacate the previous denial and approve the
application.
COLLINS, JOSHUA – INFORMAL HEARING
Continued 60 days.
CORRIGAN, JOHN – INFORMAL HEARING
Mr. Corrigan was present.
Mr. Milne presented this case stating Mr. Corrigan’s application for a change of status (business
to business) was denied at the October 2020 meeting of the Board because the applicant’s
license, CGC062326, was in a Delinquent, Active status and with no Current, Active license
before the Board to support the application, it must be denied until such time as the applicant
meets all requirements for renewal and the license is renewed. The Notice of Intent to Deny
was filed November 2020. Mr. Corrigan timely requested an informal hearing.
After further discussion, the Board voted to vacate the previous denial and approve the
application contingent on Mr. Corrigan renewing his license within 30 days.
DOTSON, PERRY – INFORMAL HEARING
Mr. Dotson was present.
Mr. Milne presented this case stating Mr. Dorson’s application for a Certified Roofing
Contractors License was denied at the October 2020 meeting of the Board for failure to
demonstrate the required experience, pursuant to section 489.111, Florida Statues, and Rule
61G4-15.001, Florida Administrative Code. The Notice of Intent to Deny was filed November
2020. Mr. Dotson timely requested an informal hearing.
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Page 15 of 20After further discussion, the Board voted to uphold the previous denial.
LAMONACO, JOSE – INFORMAL HEARING
Mr. Lamonaco was present with counsel.
Mr. Milne presented this case stating Mr. Lamonaco’s application for change of status from
inactive to active of his Certified Air Conditioning Contractors License was denied at the
September 2020 meeting of the Board as the applicant is subject to a Final Order in Case
2010039100, which imposed disciplinary sanctions against applicant’s license, including; failure
to comply with or satisfy the pending disciplinary sanctions imposed against applicant’s license;
and the applicant is currently under investigation or prosecution in a jurisdiction for an action
that would constitute a violation of this chapter or the professional practice acts administered by
the department and the boards, contrary to section 455.213(3), Florida Statues. The Notice of
Intent to Deny was filed October 2020. Mr. Lamonaco timely requested an informal hearing.
After further discussion, the Board voted to uphold the previous denial.
MCGRAW, RICKY – INFORMAL HEARING
Mr. McGraw was present with counsel.
Mr. Milne presented this case stating Mr. McGraw’s application for a Certified Roofing
Contractor was denied at the June 2020 meeting of the Board for failure to demonstrate good
moral character pursuant to section 489.111(2)(b), Florida Statues. The Notice of Intent to Deny
was filed July 2020. Mr. McGraw timely requested an informal hearing.
After further discussion, the Board voted to vacate the previous denial and approve the
application.
OLIVEIRA, SAMUEL – INFORMAL HEARING
Mr. Oliveira was present.
Mr. Milne presented this case stating Mr. Oliveira’s application for a Certified Commercial
Pool/Spa Contractors License was denied at the December 2020 meeting of the Board for
failure to demonstrate the required experience, pursuant to section 489.111, Florida Statues,
and Rule 61G4-15.001, Florida Administrative Code. The Notice of Intent to Deny was filed
January 2021. Mr. Oliveira timely requested an informal hearing.
After further discussion, the Board voted to vacate the previous denial and approve the
application as a downgrade to a Pool/Spa Servicing Contractor’s license.
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Page 16 of 20STUART, NEAL – INFORMAL HEARING
Mr. Stuart was present.
Mr. Milne presented this case stating Mr. Stuart’s application for a Certified Mechanical
Contractors License was denied at the October 2020 meeting of the Board for failure to
demonstrate the required experience, pursuant to section 489.111, Florida Statues, and Rule
61G4-15.001, Florida Administrative Code. The Notice of Intent to Deny was filed November
2020. Mr. Stuart timely requested an informal hearing.
After further discussion, the Board voted to uphold the previous denial.
TORRES, JUAN – INFORMAL HEARING
Mr. Torres was present with counsel.
Mr. Milne presented this case stating Mr. Torres’ application to qualify Cold Concepts
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Corp was denied at the November 2020 meeting of the Board
for the applicant being currently under investigation or prosecution in a jurisdiction for an action
that would constitute a violation of this chapter or the professional practice acts administered by
the department and the boards, contrary to section 455.213(3), Florida Statues, failure to
appear as required by Rule 61G4-15.0021, Florida Administrative Code, and the failure to
demonstrate the qualifying agent would have the ability to supervise the construction work and
business activities of the organization, as required by section 489.119, Florida Statues. The
Notice of Intent to Deny was filed November 2020. Mr. Torres timely requested an informal
hearing.
After further discussion, the Board voted to vacate the previous denial and approve the
application contingent on the applicant providing proof of 50% ownership in the companies the
applicant currently qualifies, within 30 days.
RULES/PUBLIC/LEGISLATIVE – February 2021 Rules Report
The Board reviewed the February 2021 Rules Report:
61G4-12.0171 Reinstatement of Null & Void Certification or Registration
• Date Rule Language Approved by Board: 11/15/2019
• Date sent to OFARR: 09/27/19(RD), 12/18/19(RN)
• Rule Development Published: 10/03/19 (Vol. 45/193)
• Notice Published: 01/07/20 (Vol. 46/05), 01/15/20 (JAPC Corresp.), 02/05/20 (JAPC
Response), 04/06/20 (Tolled)
61G4-15.0014 Apprenticeship
• Date Rule Language Approved by Board: 10/07/19
• Date Sent to OFARR: 10/07/19(RD)
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Page 17 of 20• Rule Development Published: 10/15/19 (Vol. 45/201)
61G4-15.035 Certification of Irrigation Specialty Contractors
• Date Rule Language Approved by Board: 06/14/2019
• Date sent to OFARR: 01/22/20(RD)
• Rule Development Published: 01/29/20(Vol. 46/19)
• Notice Published: 07/27/20 (Vol. 46/145), 07/28/20 (JAPC Corresp.), 08/11/20 (JAPC
Response), 08/28/20, 10/14-16/20 (Hearing), 10/29/20 (Notice of Withdrawal)
61G4-17.002 Aggravating and Mitigating Circumstances
• Date Rule Language Approved by Board: 02/14/20
• Date sent to OFARR: 04/19/19(RD), 02/20/20(RN)
• Rule Development Published: 04/26/19 (Vol. 45/No.82)
• Notice Published: 03/17/20 (Vol. 46/No.53), 04/02/20 (JAPC Corresp.), 04/14/20 (JAPC
Response)
• Adopted: 05/28/20
• Effective: 06/17/20
61G4-18.007 Required Records Maintained by Course Providers
• Date sent to OFARR: 04/19/19(RD)
• Rule Development Published: 04/26/19 (Vol. 45/No.82)
61G4-21.002 Definitions & 61G4-21.003 Filing Claims
• Date Rule Language Approved by Board:08/14/20
• Date sent to OFARR: 09/15/20 (RD)
• Rule Development Published: 09/23/20 (Vol. 46/No.186)
• Notice Published: 01/29/21 (tentative)
61G4ER20-6 Approval of Continuing Education Courses
• Date Rule Language Approved by Board: 06/12/20
• Date sent to OFARR: 06/17/20
• Rule Development Published: N/A
• Notice Published: 06/18/20 (Vol. 46/No.119)
• Adopted: N/A
• Effective: 06/17/20
COMMITTEE REPORTS
AD HOC COMMITTEE
Mr. Feaster gave the following report:
Mr. Feaster informed the Board that the Ad Hoc Committee convened on Tuesday, February 9th,
at 3:00 p.m. to review and discuss the Louisiana license scopes and to review the existing
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Page 18 of 20reciprocity agreements that Louisiana has with various states. After discussion, the Committee
indicated that further review into the licensing scopes would need to take place, and that the
Committee would draft a sample agreement to be reviewed at a future meeting. Mr. Feaster
informed the Board that the Ad Hoc Committee would convene in March.
With nothing further to report the Board voted unanimously to approve this report.
EXAMS/CE/PUBLIC AWARENESS COMMITTEE – Ted Feaster
Mr. Feaster gave the following report:
CEU INSTITUTE
1st course: Large Loss: Window & Door Assessment: approved
CONTRACTORS EDUCATION & TRAINING CORPORATION
1st course: 6 Hour Live Class: approved
2nd course: Distance Learning Supplement: approved contingent
3rd course: How to Wreck Your Business: approved contingent
PALM CONSTRUCTIN SCHOOL, INC.
1st course: 7th Ed. Required CE Subjects – Classroom: approved
2nd course: Internet 7th Ed Required CE Subjects: approved
PLENUMS OF FLORIDA, INC.
1st course: Rooftop Mounted HVAC Equipment Best Practices:
PROCESS ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, INC
1st course: NEC – National Electric Code Changes/Revisions: approved contingent
2nd course: ADA Compliance – A Necessary Purpose: approved contingent
3rd course: Going Green – The Green Building and Sustainable Design Movement: approved
contingent
4th course: Leadership Skills for the PM: approved contingent
5th course: OSHA Enforcement & Lessons Learned for the Florida Licensed Contractor:
approved contingent
6th course: The Florida Construction Lien Law for the Florida Licensed Contractor: approved
contingent
7th course: The Importance of Construction Professionalism: approved contingent
8th course: The Keys 2 Business Development for the Florida Licensed Contractor: approved
contingent
REDVECTOR.COM, INC.
1st course: FL Financial Responsibility and Stability 14 Hour Program #2: approved
OLD BUSINESS
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NEW BUSINESS
The Board held a discussion pertaining to Division l subcontracting experience.
With no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:17 a.m..
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