The meeting’s most pressing matter involved a disciplinary hearing for James B. Freeman of Freeman Roofing. Freeman was cited for failing to comply with a final restitution order related to two contractor competency complaints from Nick and Khloe Seon. Freeman had been mandated to make several restitution payments, which had not been met, prompting the board to reconsider disciplinary action. Despite Freeman’s legal representation and submitted insurance claims to cover the restitution, the lack of timely payments led to A discussion about the appropriate penalties.

The board debated the terms of Freeman’s license suspension, initially proposing a motion that was later withdrawn for a more refined proposal. Ultimately, the board decided on a 90-day suspension of Freeman’s license, contingent upon the full payment of restitution within that period. If Freeman fails to make the payments, the suspension will convert automatically to a termination of the license. This decision aimed to balance the need for accountability with the opportunity for Freeman to rectify the situation.

Another topic at the meeting was the complaint against Wade L. Hunter III, operating as Lee Hunter Construction LLC. Homeowner Charles Thomas accused Hunter of negligence after hiring him to repair damage caused by a fallen tree. Thomas claimed he had paid approximately $55,000, yet a year later, the repairs were incomplete, and necessary permits for electrical and structural work were not obtained. The investigation revealed that Hunter had performed unpermitted electrical work and used inappropriate methods for tree removal, causing further damage. The board reviewed a video showing Hunter allegedly conducting unlicensed electrical work.

The board also addressed the case of Mark P. Nunes of Creekwood Builders LLC. Nunes faced complaints from homeowner Charles Day for failing to secure necessary permits and abandoning a remodel project after receiving payments. The board was prompted to correct an error in the citation of the code violation, amending it to the correct section before proceeding with the hearing. The absence of both Nunes and Day raised concerns about the fairness of proceeding without their input, but the board decided to move forward based on the amended report.

Additionally, the meeting included a discussion about the procedural aspects of handling state-certified licenses. It was highlighted that the board’s jurisdiction is limited to local licenses, meaning any actions against state-certified licenses must be directed to the state. This discussion was particularly relevant to the case of Freeman Roofing, as any local actions taken by the board would not impact Freeman’s state-certified license.

The board also processed several contractor applications. Cody Brown’s application for examination as a residential contractor, Addison Spence’s roofing application, and the roofing applications for David Rogers and Joshua Mayfield were all approved. Brian Ward’s applications for both roofing and general contractor examinations were also approved, with Ward already holding a state-certified roofing license.

In a related matter, the board postponed a decision on reinstating permitting privileges for Mr. Pedro Perez and Mr. Christopher Brown. Perez explained that Brown, who was unable to attend due to family obligations, had made payments towards a restitution agreement and sought to have their permitting privileges reinstated. The board noted that this matter required public notice before any voting could occur and agreed to place it on the agenda for the next meeting.

Towards the end of the meeting, the board addressed the appeal filed by the Moodys with the board of county commissioners. The Moodys expressed dissatisfaction with the severity of the punishment imposed in a previous case related to a contractor named Lavada. This appeal is scheduled for a hearing on September 5, following the board’s regular meeting.