Contractors Licensing Board (2025-11-19)

CONTRACTORS LICENSING BOARD ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA Regular Meeting November 19, 2025 Convened: Adjourned: 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 08:30 AM by Chair James (Travis) Leonard, Present Board Member Michael Pride, Vice-Chair Tony Jerger, Board Secretary Michael DiFrancesco, Chair James (Travis) Leonard, Board Member Roger Priest, Board Member Adam Sampson, Board Member Gary Morris, Board Member Michael Kauffmann Excused 2. ROLL CALL OF CONTRACTOR LICENSING BOARD MEMBERS 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. CONTRACTORS LICENSING BOARD MINUTES FROM 9-17-2025 A motion was made to approve all sets of minutes and it passed unanimously. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Board Member Michael DiFrancesco SECONDER: Board Member Adam Sampson AYES: Michael Pride, Tony Jerger, Michael DiFrancesco, James (Travis) Leonard, Roger Priest, Adam Sampson, Gary Morris, Michael Kauffmann NAYS: None EXCUSED: None 4. SWEAR IN STAFF MEMBERS STAFF SWORN IN Michael Jerrahian, Paula Guy, Mirlande Moise & Micheal Winkler

Contractors Examining Board Wednesday, November 19, 2025 8:30 AM 2 | P a g e 5. PUBLIC COMMENT No public comment. 6. APPLICATIONS TO BE APPROVED A. APPROVED BY CONSENT RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Board Member Michael Pride SECONDER: Board Member Adam Sampson AYES: Michael Pride, Tony Jerger, Michael DiFrancesco, James (Travis) Leonard, Roger Priest, Adam Sampson, Gary Morris, Michael Kauffmann NAYS: None EXCUSED: None The following applications were approved unanimously consent by the Board. Ryan Besancon-Electrical Journeyman Claudy Estime- New Look Appliances LLC—AC Clas "A" Contractor James Nardullo—Voltedge Electrical Experts LLC—Electrical Contractor Abdon Etienne—Arrow Endeavor LLC—Plumbing Contractor Ivan Alberto-Electrical Journeyman Renato Beluche-Electrical Journeyman Daniel Puert0-Electrical Journeyman Jean Ylteus- Grace Plumbing * AC Services-Roofing Contractor Max Pericles—Alex P General Services LLC-Roofing Contractor Ian Sobel - Electrical Creations 11 INC-Electrical Contractor Micheal Whalen JR- FMJW Enterprises LLC-Electrical Contractor Leticia Maldonado- Jr Martinez Concrete LLC— Structural Masonry Specialty Contractor Patrick Galligan - Individual - Plumbing Contractor 1. PATRICK GALLIGAN - PLUMBING 2. LETICIA MALDONADO - JR MARTINEZ CONCRETE LLC - MASONRY 3. MICHAEL WHALEN JR - FMJW ENTERPRISE LLC - ELECTRICAL 4. IAN SOBEL - ELECTRICAL CREATIONS 11 INC - ELECTRICAL 5. MAX PERICLES - ALEX P GENERAL SERVICE LLC — ROOFING

Contractors Examining Board Wednesday, November 19, 2025 8:30 AM 3 | P a g e 6. JEAN YLTEUS-GRACE PLUMBING & AC SERVICES-ROOFING 7. DANIEL PUERTO-ELECTRICAL JOURNEYMAN 8. RENATO BELUCHE-ELECTRICAL JOURNEYMAN 9. IVAN ALBERTO-ELECTRICAL JOURNEYMAN 10. ABDON ETIENNE- PLUMBING 11. RYAN BESANCON-ELECTRICAL JOURNEYMAN 12. CLAUDY ESTIME- NEW LOOK APPLIANCES LLC - AC CLASS A 13. JAMES NARDULLO-VOLTEDGE ELECTRICAL EXPERTS LLC-ELECTRICAL B. APPROVAL BY RECIPROCITY RESULT: ADOPT MOVER: Board Member Roger Priest SECONDER: Board Member Michael DiFrancesco AYES: Michael Pride, Tony Jerger, Michael DiFrancesco, James (Travis) Leonard, Roger Priest, Adam Sampson, Gary Morris, Michael Kauffmann NAYS: None EXCUSED: None The following applications were approved by reciprocity unanimously by the Board. Jason Lemaster-Home Energy & Solar LLC-Electrical Contractor Giovanni Calderin-Liberty Fencing-Fence Contractor Todd Eason-Xact Fence Solutions-Fence Contractor 1. JASON LEMASTER-HOME ENERGY AND SOLAR LLC-ELECTRICAL 2. GIOVANNI CALDERIN-LIBERTY FENCING-FENCE

Contractors Examining Board Wednesday, November 19, 2025 8:30 AM 4 | P a g e 3. TODD EASON-XACT FENCE SOLUTIONS FENCE C. RECOMMENDED FOR BOARD REVIEW 1. DEWITT PANTON-ELECTRICAL RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Board Member Michael DiFrancesco SECONDER: Board Member Michael Pride AYES: Michael Pride, Tony Jerger, Michael DiFrancesco, James (Travis) Leonard, Roger Priest, Adam Sampson, Gary Morris, Michael Kauffmann NAYS: None EXCUSED: None DEWITT PANTON 2468 SE WHITEHORSE ST. PORT ST LUCIE, FL 34984 The board has approved Dewitt Panton's application to sponsor him to take the Master Electrical trade exam. 2. BRYAN BROWN-BRYAN ELECTRIC-ELECTRICAL RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Board Member Michael DiFrancesco SECONDER: Board Member Gary Morris AYES: Michael Pride, Tony Jerger, Michael DiFrancesco, James (Travis) Leonard, Roger Priest, Adam Sampson, Gary Morris, Michael Kauffmann NAYS: None EXCUSED: None BRYAN BROWN 586 38TH AVE. VERO BEACH, FL 32968 The board has approved Bryan Brown's application to sponsor him to take the Master Electrical trade exam. 3. ADAM BEYER-CONCRETE RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Board Member Michael DiFrancesco SECONDER: Board Member Adam Sampson AYES: Michael DiFrancesco, Roger Priest, Adam Sampson, Gary Morris, Michael Kauffmann NAYS: Michael Pride, Tony Jerger, James (Travis) Leonard

Contractors Examining Board Wednesday, November 19, 2025 8:30 AM 5 | P a g e EXCUSED: None ADAM BEYER 1140 MAVERICK ST NW. PALM BAY, FL 32907 The board has approved Adam Beyer's application to sponsor him to take the Concrete trade exam. 4. ERIK STRANDBERG-ELECTRICAL-JOURNEYMAN REVIEW RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Board Member Michael Pride SECONDER: Board Member Michael DiFrancesco AYES: Michael Pride, Tony Jerger, Michael DiFrancesco, James (Travis) Leonard, Roger Priest, Adam Sampson, Gary Morris, Michael Kauffmann NAYS: None EXCUSED: None ERIK STRANDBERG 1405 BOSTON AVE, FORT PIERCE FL 34950 The board has approved Erik Standberg's application to sponsor him to take the Electical Journeyman trade exam. D. APPLICATIONS APPROVED ADMINISTRATIVELY BASED ON RECIPROCITY FROM THE CITY OF PORT SAINT LUCIE OR THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE (Names to be read into record) The following application was approved by reciprocity from the City of Fort Pierce by the Board. David Zabel-Atlantic Fence Company LLC-Fence Contractor 1. DAVID ZABEL—ATLANTIC FENCE COMPANY LLC-FENCE 7. CITATION APPEAL A. STEVEN WERONIK AND/OR EAST COAST BUILDING & RESTORATION LLC 2509-115849 STEVEN WERONIK 7326 SEA PINES CT. PORT ST LUCIE FL 34986 After hearing the facts in this case, the testimony, and the recommendation of staff in regard to the existence of the violation, this Board determines that the violation did in fact occur, and the alleged violator, Steven Weronik and/or East Coast Building& Restoration LLC, has committed the violation. Based on the findings that the circumstances warrant the issuance of the Citation for five hundred and 00/100 dollars ($500.00). The citation fee of five hundred and 00/100 dollars ($500.00) must be paid within thirty (30)

Contractors Examining Board Wednesday, November 19, 2025 8:30 AM 6 | P a g e days of the date of this Board meeting. Pursuant to Section 10-101. St. Lucie County Code of Ordinances, this Order may be recorded in the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida and shall constitute a lien against any real or personal property owned by the violator, Steven Weronik and/or East Coast Building& Restoration LLC. 1. STEVEN WERONIK SUBMITTED DOCUMENTS 8. WAIVER OF RIGHT TO A HEARING FOR FAILURE TO PAY OR APPEAL THE CITATION A. EDWARD L SMITH AND/OR E SMITH ELECTRICAL SERVICES LLC 2509-115741 RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Board Member Michael Pride SECONDER: Board Member Michael DiFrancesco AYES: Michael Pride, Tony Jerger, Michael DiFrancesco, James (Travis) Leonard, Roger Priest, Adam Sampson, Gary Morris, Michael Kauffmann NAYS: None EXCUSED: None EDWARD L. SMITH and/or EDWARD SMITH ELECTRICAL SERVICES LLC DID NOT APPEAR After hearing the facts in this case, the testimony, and the recommendation of staff in regard to the existence of the violation, this Board determines that the violation did in fact occur, and the alleged violator, Edward L. Smith and/or Edward Smith Electrical Services LLC, who did not appear, has committed the violation. Based on the findings that the circumstances warrant the issuance of the Citation for five hundred and 00/100 dollars ($500.00). The citation fee of five hundred and 00/100 dollars ($500.00) must be paid within thirty (30) days of the date of this Board meeting. Pursuant to Section 10-101. St. Lucie County Code of Ordinances, this Order may be recorded in the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida and shall constitute a lien against any real or personal property owned by the violator, Edward L. Smith and/or Edward Smith Electrical Services LLC. 9. DISCIPLINARY CASE A. EDWARD L SMITH AND/OR E SMITH ELECTRICAL SERVICES LLC 2510-0000157 RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Board Member Michael Pride SECONDER: Board Member Michael DiFrancesco

Contractors Examining Board Wednesday, November 19, 2025 8:30 AM 7 | P a g e AYES: Michael Pride, Tony Jerger, Michael DiFrancesco, James (Travis) Leonard, Roger Priest, Adam Sampson, Gary Morris, Michael Kauffmann NAYS: None EXCUSED: None Edward L. Smith and/or Edward Smith Electrical Services LLC, who did not appear in front of the board. After hearing the facts in this case, the testimony, and the recommendation of staff with regard to the existence of the violations, this Board determines that the violations of Section 10-67, (3), (8) and (11), did, in fact, occur and Jerardo Ayala and/or The Outdoors Quality Roofing LLC committed the violations. Based on the findings of fact and the conclusion of law set out above, this Board orders and finds that the circumstances warrant the following: (i) Edward L. Smith and/or Edward Smith Electrical Services LLC’s St. Lucie County Certificate of Competency for permitting privileges for three hundred and sixty-five (365) days for new permits only. Each person or entity found to be in violation, may appeal a decision of the Board to the St. Lucie County Circuit Court, in conformity with Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure. Such an appeal shall not be a hearing de novo but shall be limited to appellate review of the record created before the Board. Any appeal shall be filed with the circuit court and be served on the parties within 30 days of the rendition of the effective final order of the Board. See § 10- 68(l), St. Lucie County Code of Ordinances. (ii) After the revocation period, Edward L. Smith and/or Edward Smith Electrical Services LLC must submit a written request to be reinstated before the Contractor’s Licensing Board; and (iii) A copy of this Board’s Order will be forwarded to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the surrounding municipalities. B. STEVEN WERONIK AND/OR EAST COAST BUILDING & RESTORATION LLC 2509-0000138 RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Board Member Michael DiFrancesco SECONDER: Board Member Adam Sampson AYES: Michael Pride, Tony Jerger, Michael DiFrancesco, James (Travis) Leonard, Adam Sampson, Gary Morris, Michael Kauffmann NAYS: Roger Priest EXCUSED: None STEVEN WERONIK 7326 SEA PINES CT. PORT ST LUCIE FL 34986 After hearing the facts in this case, the testimony, and the recommendation of staff in regard to the existence of the violation, this Board determines that the violation did in fact occur, and the alleged violator, Steven Weronik and/or East Coast Building& Restoration LLC, has committed the violation. The board has placed Steven Weronik and/or East Coast Building& Restoration LLC's County

Contractors Examining Board Wednesday, November 19, 2025 8:30 AM 8 | P a g e Certificate on a 6-month probationary status. C. BENJAMIN JIMENEZ AND/OR BENJAMIN DREW'S PLUMBING & DRAIN SERVICES INC 2509- 0000147 RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Board Member Gary Morris SECONDER: Board Member Adam Sampson AYES: Michael Pride, Tony Jerger, Michael DiFrancesco, James (Travis) Leonard, Roger Priest, Adam Sampson, Gary Morris, Michael Kauffmann NAYS: None EXCUSED: None Benjamin Drew Jimenez and/or Benjamin Drew’s Plumbing & Drain Services Inc, who did not appear in front of the board. After hearing the facts in this case, the testimony, and the recommendation of staff with regard to the existence of the violations, this Board determines that the violations of Section 10-67,(8) did, in fact, occur and Benjamin Drew Jimenez and/or Benjamin Drew’s Plumbing & Drain Services Inc committed the violations. Based on the findings of fact and the conclusion of law set out above, this Board orders and finds that the circumstances warrant the following: (i) Benjamin Drew Jimenez and/or Benjamin Drew’s Plumbing & Drain Services Inc’s St. Lucie County Certificate of Competency for permitting privileges for three hundred and sixty-five (365) days for new permits only. Each person or entity found to be in violation, may appeal a decision of the Board to the St. Lucie County Circuit Court, in conformity with Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure. Such an appeal shall not be a hearing de novo but shall be limited to appellate review of the record created before the Board. Any appeal shall be filed with the circuit court and be served on the parties within 30 days of the rendition of the effective final order of the Board. See § 10-68(l), St. Lucie County Code of Ordinances. (ii) After the revocation period, Benjamin Drew Jimenez and/or Benjamin Drew’s Plumbing & Drain Services Inc must submit a written request to be reinstated before the Contractor’s Licensing Board; and (iii) A copy of this Board’s Order will be forwarded to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the surrounding municipalities. D. DENNIS RESPOL AND/OR HAMMERHEAD MARINE CONSTRUCTION 2506-0000118 RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Board Member Adam Sampson SECONDER: Board Member Michael DiFrancesco AYES: Michael Pride, Tony Jerger, Michael DiFrancesco, James (Travis) Leonard, Roger Priest, Adam Sampson, Gary Morris, Michael Kauffmann

Contractors Examining Board Wednesday, November 19, 2025 8:30 AM 9 | P a g e NAYS: None EXCUSED: None Dennis Respol and/or Hammerhead Marine Construction, who did not appear in front of the board. After hearing the facts in this case, the testimony, and the recommendation of staff with regard to the existence of the violations, this Board determines that the violations of Section 10-67,(3) did, in fact, occur and Dennis Respol and/or Hammerhead Marine Construction committed the violations. Based on the findings of fact and the conclusion of law set out above, this Board orders and finds that the circumstances warrant the following: (i) Dennis Respol and/or Hammerhead Marine Construction's St. Lucie County Certificate of Competency for permitting privileges for three hundred and sixty-five (365) days for new permits only. Each person or entity found to be in violation, may appeal a decision of the Board to the St. Lucie County Circuit Court, in conformity with Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure. Such an appeal shall not be a hearing de novo but shall be limited to appellate review of the record created before the Board. Any appeal shall be filed with the circuit court and be served on the parties within 30 days of the rendition of the effective final order of the Board. See § 10- 68(l), St. Lucie County Code of Ordinances. (ii) After the revocation period, Dennis Respol and/or Hammerhead Marine Construction Inc must submit a written request to be reinstated before the Contractor’s Licensing Board; and (iii) A copy of this Board’s Order will be forwarded to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the surrounding municipalities. E. JERARDO AYALA AND/OR THE OUTDOORS QUALITY LLC 2510-0000148 RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Board Member Adam Sampson SECONDER: Board Member Tony Jerger AYES: Michael Pride, Tony Jerger, Michael DiFrancesco, James (Travis) Leonard, Roger Priest, Adam Sampson, Gary Morris, Michael Kauffmann NAYS: None EXCUSED: None Jerardo Ayala and/or The Outdoors Quality Roofing LLC, who did not appear in front of the board. After hearing the facts in this case, the testimony, and the recommendation of staff with regard to the existence of the violations, this Board determines that the violations of Section 10-67,(3) did, in fact, occur and B Jerardo Ayala and/or The Outdoors Quality Roofing LLC committed the violations. Based on the findings of fact and the conclusion of law set out above, this Board orders and finds that the circumstances warrant the following: (i) Jerardo Ayala and/or The Outdoors Quality Roofing LLC’s St. Lucie County Certificate of Competency for permitting privileges for three hundred and sixty-five (365) days for new permits only. Each person or entity found to be in violation, may appeal a decision of the Board to the St. Lucie County Circuit Court, in conformity with Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure.

Contractors Examining Board Wednesday, November 19, 2025 8:30 AM 10 | P a g e Such an appeal shall not be a hearing de novo but shall be limited to appellate review of the record created before the Board. Any appeal shall be filed with the circuit court and be served on the parties within 30 days of the rendition of the effective final order of the Board. See § 10- 68(l), St. Lucie County Code of Ordinances. (ii) After the revocation period,Jerardo Ayala and/or The Outdoors Quality Roofing LLC Inc must submit a written request to be reinstated before the Contractor’s Licensing Board; and (iii) A copy of this Board’s Order will be forwarded to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the surrounding municipalities. 10. OLD BUSINESS A. PRESS RELEASE OF CONTRACTOR SCAM RESOURCES FOR PUBLIC 11. NEW BUSINESS A. PROCESSES & PROCEDURES REGARDING PROVIDING THE BOARDS RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE DBPR County Attorney Jean Stasio reached out to DBPR and they explained… The case file, including the Board’s Order, is sent to the Regulations Division and the case is assigned to an investigator. After the investigation is completed, the Investigator will submit an Investigative Report to their legal department. When the case gets to Legal, it will be assigned to an attorney for additional investigation and legal review. After the legal review is completed, the attorney will draft an Administrative Complaint or a closing order based on their findings. If the contractor is served with the Administrative Complaint, the contractor has 3 options: Choose a Formal Hearing before DOAH, Choose an Informal Hearing before the Construction Industry Licensing Board;or Waive his rights to a hearing. If he chooses a Formal Hearing, the case will be referred to DOAH, and an Informal or Waiver will go before the Board for issuance of a Final Order disciplining the contractor. B. PROCESS FOR CITATIONS TO BE PAID WITH IN 30 DAYS County Attorney Jean Stasio provided details regarding the process for citations that are issued by the Board to be paid with in 30 days. When the Contractor Licensing Board approves a citation to be paid by the violator within 30

Contractors Examining Board Wednesday, November 19, 2025 8:30 AM 11 | P a g e days, the orders are processed and filed with the clerk of court, which will place a lien on the contractor/company’s personal or real property in St. Lucie County. If the Citation is paid, the Board Secretary will file a lien release with the clerk of court. 12. UPCOMING MEETINGS A. THE NEXT CONTRACTOR LICENSING BOARD HEARING WILL BE HELD ON January 21, 2026, IN THE COMMISSION CHAMBERS OF THE ROGER POITRAS ANNEX AT 8:30 A.M. 13. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. Please note: Final minutes are recorded in the official minute books that are filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and available for inspection upon request.