Donald R. Mayo, Building Official/Department Director
Organization:
Building Services
CAO Approval:
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation Concerning Reappointment to the Contractor Competency Board - Donald R. Mayo, Building Official, Building Services Department Director
That the Board take the following action concerning a reappointment to the Escambia County Contractor Competency Board:
A. Waive the Board's Policy, Section I, Part B 1. (D), Appointment Policy and Procedures; and
B. Reappoint David Lee Schwartz (Swimming Pool Contractor) for a three-year term, effective October 1, 2015, through September 30, 2018.
No response was received after notice was published August 28, 2015, by General Alert on www.myescambia.com, informing the public that the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners was seeking residents interested in volunteering for appointment to the Contractor Competency Board. David Lee Schwartz, Swimming Pool Contractor, did provide the Building Inspections Division with his Resume seeking reappointment.
BACKGROUND:
The Contractor Competency Board was established to accept contractor applications and oversee examinations for licensure as a contractor; issue certificates of competency for registered contractors, and record certificates of competency and issue renewals to those who qualify. The board also investigates violations of Chapter 18, Escambia County Code of Ordinances and/or Chapter 489, Florida Statutes, and upon due cause shown, takes appropriate disciplinary action as allowed by Ordinance and/or Statute. Members serve three-year terms and those whose terms have expired, may be reappointed to additional terms in accordance with Section 18-56, Escambia County Code of Ordinances and Board of County Commissioner Policy, Section I, Part B.1(D), Appointment Policy and Procedures.
No response was received after notice was published August 28, 2015, by General Alert on www.myescambia.com, informing the public that the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners was seeking residents interested in volunteering for appointment to the Contractor Competency Board. David Lee Schwartz, Swimming Pool Contractor, did provide the Building Inspections Division with his Resume seeking reappointment.
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
N/A
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:
N/A
PERSONNEL:
N/A
POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:
In accordance with Section I B, of the Board of County Commissioners Policy Manual, Board approval is required for all appointments / reappointments to Boards and Committees established by the Board of County Commissioners. This recommendation is in keeping with the goal of the Board of County Commissioners to protect the health, safety and welfare of persons and property by requiring certification of individuals engaged in, or wishing to engage in the business of contracting in Escambia County.
IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:
N/A
Attachments
Resume' of David Lee Schwartz_2015
General PIO Alert_Appointees Sought for Contractor Competency Board_August 28, 2015