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1907 Waxwing Drive
Permit was not required; down payment paid 6/5/13; Contract executed 6/10/13; negotiated by Brad Wright after Board direction on 6/5/13 that he not be involved in conducting/negotiating contracts/payments. Homeowner stated Hafdis Wright not on site during job. Work performed while General Liability insurance coverage lapsed (4/13/13 - 6/3/13).
1. Violation: "Failing in any material respect to comply with the provisions of this part or violating a rule or order of the board." F.S. 489.129(I)".
2. Violation: F.S. 489.114 & F.S. 489.115.5 - Failure to provide evidence of Workers' Compensation Coverage and public liability insurance and property damage insurance for the safety and welfare of the public, in amounts determined by rule of the board. ..."
2. Violation: Section 18-37(9)(h) "Failure to supervise construction activities. ..."

2.

107 Rittenberry Road
Contract executed 4/18/13; Job began approximately 2 weeks later and completed 5/27/13. Permit pulled on 7/10/13 [date permitting privileges were reinstated but approximately 11 weeks after job began]; no in progress inspection; Homeowner denied insurance premium reduction due to no permit obtained and no inspections. Final inspection completed 7/26/13 after homeowner and insurance agent contacted BID Inv. Deb Asplund. Checks written to "Michael Wright" as directed on Contract; payment issued in 4 checks at Contractor representative request.
1. Violation: Section 18-37(15) "Proceeding on any job without obtaining applicable local building department permits and/or inspections. F.S. 489.129(1)(p), as amended. (c) Job finished without a permit having been pulled, or no permit until caught after job, or late permit during the job resulting in missed inspection or inspections. ..."
2. Violation: Section 18-37(15) "Proceeding on any job without obtaining applicable local building department permits and/or inspections. F.S. 489.129(1)(p), as amended. (b) Failure to obtain inspection. ..."
3. Violation: Section 18-37(d)(8) "Mismanagement or misconduct causing financial harm to the customer. ..." F.S. 489.129(1)(h), as amended.
4. Violation: F.S. 489.114 & F.S. 489.115.5 "Failure to provide evidence of Workers' Compensation Coverage and public liability insurance and property damage insurance for the safety and welfare of the public, in amounts determined by rule of the board. ..."

3.

1113 Calinda Street
Contract executed 3/2/13 with down payment of $4,000.00. Permit obtained 7/10/13 [date permitting privileges reinstated]; Re-roof did not begin until late July 2013. Numerous attempts to contact Hafdis Wright and H. Wright Roofing, LLC . Per homeowner, Hafdis Wright was onsite for part of job. Final inspection completed 8/2/13. [20+ weeks from signing contract to completion of job.] All checks wrote to Michael Wright; allegedly handed to Brad Wright.
Job valuation understated on permit application. No Notice of Commencement recorded.
1. Violation: "Failing in any material respect to comply with the provisions of this part or violating a rule or order of the board." F.S. 489.129(I)";
2. Violation: Section 18-37(c)(5) "Diversion of funds or property received for prosecution or completion of a particular construction project or operation by the contractor when as a result of such diversion the contractor is or will be unable to fulfill the terms of his obligations or contract."
3. Violation: Section 18-37(c)(11) "Finding that a contractor is guilty of fraud or deceit or gross negligence, incompetence or misconduct in the practice of contracting. ..."

4.

1911 Waxwing Drive
Job discovered as a result of investigation of 1907 Waxwing. Contract executed 3/1/13 for reroof; estimated start date mid-April; contract price $8,250.00 with 1/2 down. Five (5) weeks later, material delivered; work began approximately 2 weeks later. Damage caused by Brad Wright and Michael Wright, (i.e., vent cover removed, rain occurred overnight causing substantial damage to ceiling sheetrock), both of whom allegedly admitted causing damage. Homeowner dealt with Brad Wright and Michael Wright; states a 'cousin' of the Wrights did actual roof work. Hafdis Wright never seen at jobsite according to homeowner. Approximately 4 weeks after beginning job, damage was repaired - poor quality. Checks made out to Michael Wright; draw requested before re-roof and ceiling damage repaired. NO PERMIT OBTAINED OR INSPECTIONS COMPLETED; WORKING WHILE INSURANCE EXPIRED.
1. Violation: Section 18-37(15) "Proceeding on any job without obtaining applicable local building department permits and/or inspections. F.S. 489.129(1)(p), as amended. (c) Job finished without a permit having been pulled, or no permit until caught after job, or late permit during the job resulting in missed inspection or inspections. ..."
2. Violation: Section 18-37(c)(5) "Diversion of funds or property received for prosecution or completion of a particular construction project or operation by the contractor when as a result of such diversion the contractor is or will be unable to fulfill the terms of his obligations or contract."
3. Violation: Section 18-37(d)(8) "Mismanagement or misconduct causing financial harm to the customer. ..."F.S. 489.129(1)(h), as amended.
4. Violation: Section 18-37(13)(c) "Misconduct or incompetency in the practice of
contracting as set forth in F.S. 489.129(1)(n), shall include, but is not limited to: (c)(2) Violation of any provision of chapter 489, Part I, F.S. as amended. ..."
5. Violation F.S. 489.114 & 489.115.5 - Failure to provide evidence of Workers' Compensation Coverage and public liability insurance and property damage insurance for the safety and welfare of the public, in amounts determined by rule of the board. ..."

5.

1068 Ft. Pickens Road
Contract executed on 4/1/13 for $4200 - re-roof repair [$3,000.00 down payment made payable to Michael Wright in 2 checks, (i.e., $1,000 & $2,000)]. Proposed start date 4/8/13. Work never began. Hired another contractor 5/14/13 (6 weeks after Contract signed and down payment paid). Hafdis Wright was not seen on jobsite; dealt with Michael Wright and Brad Wright. Numerous calls to Contractor never returned. H. Wright Roofing LLC returned down payment, according to homeowner, after pressure of lawsuit and the State Attorney's office.
1. Violation: Section 18-37(c)(5) "Diversion of funds or property received for prosecution or completion of a particular construction project or operation by the contractor when as a result of such diversion the contractor is or will be unable to fulfill the terms of his obligations or contract."
2. Violation: Section 18-37(13) "Misconduct or incompetency in the practice of contracting as set for in F.S. chapter 489.129(1)(n) ... (c)(2) Violation of any provision of chapter 489, part I, Florida Statutes, as amended. ... ".
3. Violation: Section 18-37(c)(10) "Abandonment. ..."

6.

6938 Corrydale Drive
Contractor hired to repair roof leak 1/30/12; leak reappeared 1 year later. After numerous calls, Michael Wright met with homeowner on 3/2/13 to inspect leak; promised to return on 3/7/13 and never returned or honored warranty [Contract states 'warranty of 3 years on labor']. Homeowner hired another company at a cost of $425 to repair roof; leak is stopped. No permit required.
1. Violation: Section 18-37(d)(8) "Mismanagement or misconduct causing financial harm to the customer. ..."F.S. 489.129(1)(h), as amended.
2. Violation: Section 18-37(13)(c) "Misconduct or incompetency in the practice of contracting as set forth in F.S. 489.129(1)(n), shall include, but is not limited to: (c)(1) Misconduct by failure to honor warranty. ..."

7.

5771 Highway 95A
Contract for demolition of patio; rebuild patio changing to enclosed room; re-roof house 12/22/12 - 2/2/13, by H. Wright Roofing, LLC. Contractor paid $4,200.00. NO PERMIT(S) OBTAINED; NO INSPECTIONS; UNLICENSED CONSTRUCTION WORK; WORK OUTSIDE SCOPE OF LICENSE, (i.e., new studs, ceiling and roof rafters, new exterior window and door, new exterior vinyl, electrical) and no NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT RECORDED. Homeowner filed Better Business Bureau Complaint to which Ms. Wright responded, admitting to all work "... as stated Mrs. Stromas hired us to tear down her existing patio. She could not afford for us to build up the patio to make it a hip roof, so we agreed on a flat roof." Leaks occurred. Final completion of work done by homeowner and her father.
1. Violation: Section 18-37(15) "Proceeding on any job without obtaining applicable local building department permits and/or inspections. F.S. 489.129(1)(p), as amended. (c) Job finished without a permit having been pulled, or no permit until caught after job, or late permit during the job resulting in missed inspection or inspections. ..."
2. Violation: Section 18-37(d)(9)(b) "Contracting beyond scope of practice allowed by license, no safety hazard. ... F.S. 489.113 and 489.117"
3. Violation: Section 18-37(13)(c) "Misconduct or incompetency in the practice of contracting as set forth in F.S. 489.129(1)(n), shall include, but is not limited to: (2) Violation of any provision of chapter 489, part I, Florida Statutes as amended. ..."

8.

2390 Ursula Lane
Contractor hired for roof leak repair on or about 10/8/1212; two (2) leaks in the area where contractor performed work. Leaks remain and shingles in area of roof repair have allegedly blown away. Numerous calls by homeowner to H. Wright Roofing LLC - either unanswered calls (as late as 7/7/2013) or false promises and 'no shows' to inspect leaks. Contract stated two year warranty on labor. Homeowner states shingles are different colors; Contractor representative informed homeowner the shingles would age with time to same color as existing shingles. Homeowner financially unable to hire another contractor.
1. Violation: Section 18-37(d)(8) "Mismanagement or misconduct causing financial harm to the customer. ..."F.S. 489.129(1)(h), as amended.
2. Violation: Section 18-37(13)(c) "Misconduct or incompetency in the practice of contracting as set forth in F.S. 489.129(1)(n), shall include, but is not limited to: (c)(1) Misconduct by failure to honor warranty. ..."

9.

4690 Red Bud Lane
Homeowner states H. Wright Roofing LLC completed a reroof job at this location within the past five (5) months. NO PERMIT or INSPECTIONS OBTAINED. No NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT RECORDED.
1. Violation: Section 18-37(15) "Proceeding on any job without obtaining applicable local building department permits and/or inspections. F.S. 489.129(1)(p), as amended. (c) Job finished without a permit having been pulled, or no permit until caught after job, or late permit during the job resulting in missed inspection or inspections. ..."
2. Violation: Section 18-37(13)(c) "Misconduct or incompetency in the practice of contracting as set forth in F.S. 489.129(1)(n), shall include, but is not limited to: (2) Violation of any provision of chapter 489, part I, Florida Statutes as amended. ..."

10.

7425 Gibson Road
Permit obtained July 24, 2013; no recorded NOC; no final inspection

1. Violation: Section 18-37(15) "Proceeding on any job without obtaining applicable local building department permits and/or inspections. F.S. 489.129(1)(p), as amended. (b) Failure to obtain inspection. ..."
[1st Violation: $250; repeat violation: $500 to $2500 fine and suspension or revocation]
2. Violation: Section 18-37(13)(c) "Misconduct or incompetency in the practice of contracting as set forth in F.S. 489.129(1)(n), shall include, but is not limited to: (2) Violation of any provision of chapter 489, part I, Florida Statutes as amended. ..."

10.

Adjournment.

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AGENDA Escambia County CONTRACTOR COMPETENCY BOARD October 9, 2013–Time 9:00 a.m. Escambia County Central Office Complex 3363 West Park Place


1.				Call to Order.

2.				Determination of Quorum.

3.				Proof of Publication.

4.			5112	Approval of Minutes - September 11, 2011

5.				Public Forum.

6.				Board Secretary Status Report.

7.				Old Business

8.				Contractor Applications:

	A.		5078	MARSHAL R. BORJA - APPLICATION FOR EXAMINATION (RESIDENTIAL POOL)

	B.		5079	ROBERT M. BROADLEY - APPLICATION FOR EXAMINATION (MASTER PLUMBER W/GAS)

	C.		5080	JOHN CARTER - APPLICATION FOR EXAMINATION (SPRINKLER/LAWN IRRIGATION)

	D.		5084	JEFFREY A. STRUCK - APPLICATION FOR EXAMINATION (DOORS/WINDOWS/SIDING)

	E.		5113	CARL TRAVIS MANNING - APPLICATION FOR EXAMINATION (RESIDENTIAL POOL)

	F.		5081	MICHAEL D. BRADFORD - APPLICATION FOR RESTORATION/REINSTATEMENT; CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY LICENSE NO.: BC2058 (exp: 8/30/2010)

	G.		5082	MARK A. ULE - APPLICATION FOR RESTORATION/REINSTATEMENT; CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY LICENSE NO.: BC0414 [INACTIVE]; (exp: 4/25/2004)

	H.		5083	ROBERT M. FLEWELLYN - APPLICATION FOR RESTORATION/REINSTATEMENT; CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY LICENSE NO.: DWS0057 (exp: 5/02/2011)

9.			5114	DISCIPLINARY HEARING

	A.		5103	HAFDIS B. WRIGHT and H. WRIGHT ROOFING, LLC - Certificate of Competency License No.: RR0186 Notice of Intent to Consider Suspension or Revocation of Certification; Administrative Complaint with Exhibit "1"; cover letter and CRRR proof of delivery.

		1.		1907 Waxwing Drive Permit was not required; down payment paid 6/5/13; Contract executed 6/10/13; negotiated by Brad Wright after Board direction on 6/5/13 that he not be involved in conducting/negotiating contracts/payments. Homeowner stated Hafdis Wright not on site during job. Work performed while General Liability insurance coverage lapsed (4/13/13 - 6/3/13). 1. Violation: "Failing in any material respect to comply with the provisions of this part or violating a rule or order of the board." F.S. 489.129(I)". 2. Violation: F.S. 489.114 & F.S. 489.115.5 - Failure to provide evidence of Workers' Compensation Coverage and public liability insurance and property damage insurance for the safety and welfare of the public, in amounts determined by rule of the board. ..." 2. Violation: Section 18-37(9)(h) "Failure to supervise construction activities. ..."

		2.		107 Rittenberry Road Contract executed 4/18/13; Job began approximately 2 weeks later and completed 5/27/13. Permit pulled on 7/10/13 [date permitting privileges were reinstated but approximately 11 weeks after job began]; no in progress inspection; Homeowner denied insurance premium reduction due to no permit obtained and no inspections. Final inspection completed 7/26/13 after homeowner and insurance agent contacted BID Inv. Deb Asplund. Checks written to "Michael Wright" as directed on Contract; payment issued in 4 checks at Contractor representative request. 1. Violation: Section 18-37(15) "Proceeding on any job without obtaining applicable local building department permits and/or inspections. F.S. 489.129(1)(p), as amended. (c) Job finished without a permit having been pulled, or no permit until caught after job, or late permit during the job resulting in missed inspection or inspections. ..." 2. Violation: Section 18-37(15) "Proceeding on any job without obtaining applicable local building department permits and/or inspections. F.S. 489.129(1)(p), as amended. (b) Failure to obtain inspection. ..." 3. Violation: Section 18-37(d)(8) "Mismanagement or misconduct causing financial harm to the customer. ..." F.S. 489.129(1)(h), as amended. 4. Violation: F.S. 489.114 & F.S. 489.115.5 "Failure to provide evidence of Workers' Compensation Coverage and public liability insurance and property damage insurance for the safety and welfare of the public, in amounts determined by rule of the board. ..."

		3.		1113 Calinda Street Contract executed 3/2/13 with down payment of $4,000.00. Permit obtained 7/10/13 [date permitting privileges reinstated]; Re-roof did not begin until late July 2013. Numerous attempts to contact Hafdis Wright and H. Wright Roofing, LLC . Per homeowner, Hafdis Wright was onsite for part of job. Final inspection completed 8/2/13. [20+ weeks from signing contract to completion of job.] All checks wrote to Michael Wright; allegedly handed to Brad Wright. Job valuation understated on permit application. No Notice of Commencement recorded. 1. Violation: "Failing in any material respect to comply with the provisions of this part or violating a rule or order of the board." F.S. 489.129(I)"; 2. Violation: Section 18-37(c)(5) "Diversion of funds or property received for prosecution or completion of a particular construction project or operation by the contractor when as a result of such diversion the contractor is or will be unable to fulfill the terms of his obligations or contract." 3. Violation: Section 18-37(c)(11) "Finding that a contractor is guilty of fraud or deceit or gross negligence, incompetence or misconduct in the practice of contracting. ..."

		4.		1911 Waxwing Drive Job discovered as a result of investigation of 1907 Waxwing. Contract executed 3/1/13 for reroof; estimated start date mid-April; contract price $8,250.00 with 1/2 down. Five (5) weeks later, material delivered; work began approximately 2 weeks later. Damage caused by Brad Wright and Michael Wright, (i.e., vent cover removed, rain occurred overnight causing substantial damage to ceiling sheetrock), both of whom allegedly admitted causing damage. Homeowner dealt with Brad Wright and Michael Wright; states a 'cousin' of the Wrights did actual roof work. Hafdis Wright never seen at jobsite according to homeowner. Approximately 4 weeks after beginning job, damage was repaired - poor quality. Checks made out to Michael Wright; draw requested before re-roof and ceiling damage repaired. NO PERMIT OBTAINED OR INSPECTIONS COMPLETED; WORKING WHILE INSURANCE EXPIRED. 1. Violation: Section 18-37(15) "Proceeding on any job without obtaining applicable local building department permits and/or inspections. F.S. 489.129(1)(p), as amended. (c) Job finished without a permit having been pulled, or no permit until caught after job, or late permit during the job resulting in missed inspection or inspections. ..." 2. Violation: Section 18-37(c)(5) "Diversion of funds or property received for prosecution or completion of a particular construction project or operation by the contractor when as a result of such diversion the contractor is or will be unable to fulfill the terms of his obligations or contract." 3. Violation: Section 18-37(d)(8) "Mismanagement or misconduct causing financial harm to the customer. ..."F.S. 489.129(1)(h), as amended. 4. Violation: Section 18-37(13)(c) "Misconduct or incompetency in the practice of contracting as set forth in F.S. 489.129(1)(n), shall include, but is not limited to: (c)(2) Violation of any provision of chapter 489, Part I, F.S. as amended. ..." 5. Violation F.S. 489.114 & 489.115.5 - Failure to provide evidence of Workers' Compensation Coverage and public liability insurance and property damage insurance for the safety and welfare of the public, in amounts determined by rule of the board. ..."

		5.		1068 Ft. Pickens Road Contract executed on 4/1/13 for $4200 - re-roof repair [$3,000.00 down payment made payable to Michael Wright in 2 checks, (i.e., $1,000 & $2,000)]. Proposed start date 4/8/13. Work never began. Hired another contractor 5/14/13 (6 weeks after Contract signed and down payment paid). Hafdis Wright was not seen on jobsite; dealt with Michael Wright and Brad Wright. Numerous calls to Contractor never returned. H. Wright Roofing LLC returned down payment, according to homeowner, after pressure of lawsuit and the State Attorney's office. 1. Violation: Section 18-37(c)(5) "Diversion of funds or property received for prosecution or completion of a particular construction project or operation by the contractor when as a result of such diversion the contractor is or will be unable to fulfill the terms of his obligations or contract." 2. Violation: Section 18-37(13) "Misconduct or incompetency in the practice of contracting as set for in F.S. chapter 489.129(1)(n) ... (c)(2) Violation of any provision of chapter 489, part I, Florida Statutes, as amended. ... ". 3. Violation: Section 18-37(c)(10) "Abandonment. ..."

		6.		6938 Corrydale Drive Contractor hired to repair roof leak 1/30/12; leak reappeared 1 year later. After numerous calls, Michael Wright met with homeowner on 3/2/13 to inspect leak; promised to return on 3/7/13 and never returned or honored warranty [Contract states 'warranty of 3 years on labor']. Homeowner hired another company at a cost of $425 to repair roof; leak is stopped. No permit required. 1. Violation: Section 18-37(d)(8) "Mismanagement or misconduct causing financial harm to the customer. ..."F.S. 489.129(1)(h), as amended. 2. Violation: Section 18-37(13)(c) "Misconduct or incompetency in the practice of contracting as set forth in F.S. 489.129(1)(n), shall include, but is not limited to: (c)(1) Misconduct by failure to honor warranty. ..."

		7.		5771 Highway 95A Contract for demolition of patio; rebuild patio changing to enclosed room; re-roof house 12/22/12 - 2/2/13, by H. Wright Roofing, LLC. Contractor paid $4,200.00. NO PERMIT(S) OBTAINED; NO INSPECTIONS; UNLICENSED CONSTRUCTION WORK; WORK OUTSIDE SCOPE OF LICENSE, (i.e., new studs, ceiling and roof rafters, new exterior window and door, new exterior vinyl, electrical) and no NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT RECORDED. Homeowner filed Better Business Bureau Complaint to which Ms. Wright responded, admitting to all work "... as stated Mrs. Stromas hired us to tear down her existing patio. She could not afford for us to build up the patio to make it a hip roof, so we agreed on a flat roof." Leaks occurred. Final completion of work done by homeowner and her father. 1. Violation: Section 18-37(15) "Proceeding on any job without obtaining applicable local building department permits and/or inspections. F.S. 489.129(1)(p), as amended. (c) Job finished without a permit having been pulled, or no permit until caught after job, or late permit during the job resulting in missed inspection or inspections. ..." 2. Violation: Section 18-37(d)(9)(b) "Contracting beyond scope of practice allowed by license, no safety hazard. ... F.S. 489.113 and 489.117" 3. Violation: Section 18-37(13)(c) "Misconduct or incompetency in the practice of contracting as set forth in F.S. 489.129(1)(n), shall include, but is not limited to: (2) Violation of any provision of chapter 489, part I, Florida Statutes as amended. ..."

		8.		2390 Ursula Lane Contractor hired for roof leak repair on or about 10/8/1212; two (2) leaks in the area where contractor performed work. Leaks remain and shingles in area of roof repair have allegedly blown away. Numerous calls by homeowner to H. Wright Roofing LLC - either unanswered calls (as late as 7/7/2013) or false promises and 'no shows' to inspect leaks. Contract stated two year warranty on labor. Homeowner states shingles are different colors; Contractor representative informed homeowner the shingles would age with time to same color as existing shingles. Homeowner financially unable to hire another contractor. 1. Violation: Section 18-37(d)(8) "Mismanagement or misconduct causing financial harm to the customer. ..."F.S. 489.129(1)(h), as amended. 2. Violation: Section 18-37(13)(c) "Misconduct or incompetency in the practice of contracting as set forth in F.S. 489.129(1)(n), shall include, but is not limited to: (c)(1) Misconduct by failure to honor warranty. ..."

		9.		4690 Red Bud Lane Homeowner states H. Wright Roofing LLC completed a reroof job at this location within the past five (5) months. NO PERMIT or INSPECTIONS OBTAINED. No NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT RECORDED. 1. Violation: Section 18-37(15) "Proceeding on any job without obtaining applicable local building department permits and/or inspections. F.S. 489.129(1)(p), as amended. (c) Job finished without a permit having been pulled, or no permit until caught after job, or late permit during the job resulting in missed inspection or inspections. ..." 2. Violation: Section 18-37(13)(c) "Misconduct or incompetency in the practice of contracting as set forth in F.S. 489.129(1)(n), shall include, but is not limited to: (2) Violation of any provision of chapter 489, part I, Florida Statutes as amended. ..."

		10.		7425 Gibson Road Permit obtained July 24, 2013; no recorded NOC; no final inspection 1. Violation: Section 18-37(15) "Proceeding on any job without obtaining applicable local building department permits and/or inspections. F.S. 489.129(1)(p), as amended. (b) Failure to obtain inspection. ..." [1st Violation: $250; repeat violation: $500 to $2500 fine and suspension or revocation] 2. Violation: Section 18-37(13)(c) "Misconduct or incompetency in the practice of contracting as set forth in F.S. 489.129(1)(n), shall include, but is not limited to: (2) Violation of any provision of chapter 489, part I, Florida Statutes as amended. ..."

10.				Adjournment.