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Public Hearings 10.

BCC Regular Meeting

Meeting Date:	02/18/2016
Issue: Cynthia Trimble's Appeal of Contractor Competency Board Decision of 12/02/2015
From:	Donald R. Mayo
Department:	Building Services
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

5:31 p.m. Public Hearing to consider Cynthia Trimble's Appeal of the Escambia County Contractor Competency Board's Decision.

Recommendation: That the Board uphold the Contractor Competency Board's decision of December 2, 2015, whereby it found Respondent, Thimothy Sowell, d/b/a Sowell Roofing Company, Inc., not in violation of any Code and dismissed Ms. Trimble's Complaint for lack of evidence to the contrary.

BACKGROUND:

The above referenced case is a contractor complaint filed on August 7, 2015, against Respondent, Thimothy Sowell d/b/a Sowell Roofing Company, Inc. Ms. Cynthia Trimble, Complainant/Homeowner, is contesting the December 2, 2015 decision of the Contractor Competency Board wherein it found lack of probable cause that Respondent violated a Code or statute. The Board announced its decision to dismiss the case based upon evidence presented that Respondent obtained a permit; the roof repair project passed final inspection; and no proven Code Violations exists. The Board also noted that the Complainant/Homeowner had obtained a reroof without paying Respondent a deposit and/or paying the balance of $8,900.00 shown on the Proposal executed by Ms. Trimble on July 8, 2015, and with Respondent furnishing materials.

The Complainant/Homeowner, Cynthia Trimble, is seeking an appeal of the Contractor Competency Board's decision on December 2, 2015.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

N/A

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

This Recommendation has been reviewed and approved by Meredith D. Crawford, Assistant County Attorney.

PERSONNEL:

N/A

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

This Recommendation is in compliance with Chapter 18, Sec. 18-59. - Appeals, Escambia County Code of Ordinances.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

N/A

Attachments
Request for Appeal by Complainant/Homeowner_Cynthia Trimble
Order of Dismissal_Sowell, Thimothy_323 Mirabelle Drive
CCB Minutes_December 2, 2015_Trimble vs Sowell_323 Mirabelle Drive
Complaint filed by Homeowner Cynthis Trimble
Notice of Hearing