MINUTES FLORIDA BARBERS BOARD CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL 200 E. GREGORY STREET PENSACOLA, FLORIDA 32501 Monday, August 4, 2014 The Florida Barbers Board meeting was called to order at approximately 9:00 a.m., by Mr. Herman White, Chair. Board Members Present Herman White, Chair Thomas Vaughn, Vice Chair Edwin Stewart Bill Gilbert Julie Rivera Board Members Absent Monica Smith Other Persons Present Robyn Barineau, Executive Director, Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) Marlene Stern, Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General (OAG) Danijela Janjic, Assistant General Counsel, Office of the General Counsel (OGC), DBPR Julie Rowland, Government Analyst, DBPR Terry Hoffman, Court Reporter Fernando Cepeda Yvonne Turner Joshua Feldman Joseph Harris The meeting was opened with a roll call and a quorum was established. Chair White excused the absence of Ms. Monica Smith from the meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Edwin Stewart moved to approve the minutes from the May 5, 2014, Board meeting. Mr. Bill Gilbert seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. DISCIPLINARY MATTERS Informal Hearing Ms. Danijela Janjic, Assistant General Counsel, presented the following cases for consideration by the Board. The Board found that the Respondents were properly served with the Administrative Complaint, that there was competent and substantial evidence to support the allegations as set forth in the Administrative Complaint and adopts them as the findings of fact and conclusions of the law of the Board and imposed the penalties shown below: Joseph Harris; Orlando; Case 2012008215 Mr. Joseph Harris was present for the meeting and was sworn in by Ms. Terry Hoffman, Court Reporter. Mr. Stewart moved that the Board impose costs of $240.60 only, plus voluntary relinquishment of barber license BB8894785. The Board also waived the three year time period to reapply for licensure. Mr. Gilbert seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. Ismail Abdur-Rasheed; Spring Hill 1
Case No. 2013004213 $500 fine and $59.02 costs Gladys Burgos; Deltona Case No. 2012034643 $500 fine and $254.23 costs Revocation of license BB8893604 Nelson Giovanni Copo; Tampa Case No. 2013046367 $500 fine and $42.70 costs Probation on license BR2618 to run concurrent with criminal probation Adam Rey; Orlando Case No. 2012034627 $500 fine and $251.65 costs Revocation of license BB8893672 Quincy Sorrell; Lehigh Case No. 2013003093 Isner Pierre; Lauderdale Lakes Case No. 2012022547 Voluntary Relinquishment Richard Lloyd Blake; Lake Worth Case No. 2013001532 $500 fine and $152.20 costs to be paid within six months Voluntary relinquishment of license BB8894279 Adrian Camacho; Kissimmee Case No. 2013003100 $500 fine and $121.25 costs to be paid within six months Voluntary relinquishment of license BB8894569 George David Caraballo; Orlando Case No. 2013003111 $500 fine and $181.34 costs to be paid within six months Voluntary relinquishment of license BB8894048 Jhonny Castillo; Lehigh Acres Case No. 2013003636 $500 fine and $253.20 costs to be paid within six months Voluntary relinquishment of license BB8894423 Alberto Claudio; Orlando Case No. 2013003666 $500 fine and $198.66 costs to be paid within six months Voluntary relinquishment of license BB8894229 Henry Florian; Vero Beach Case No. 2012008840 2
$500 fine and $408.91 costs to be paid within six months Voluntary relinquishment of license BB8895050 Manuel Villavicencio; Miramar Case No. 2012026771 $500 fine and $151.69 costs to be paid within six months Voluntary relinquishment of license BB8895145 Robert Sterling; North Palm Beach Case No. 2012022955 $500 fine and $178.15 costs to be paid within six months Voluntary relinquishment of license BB8895495 Miguel Rios; Orlando Case No. 2012049190 $500 fine and $202.27 costs to be paid within six months Voluntary relinquishment of license BB8892661 Deizi Peraza; Minneola Case No. 2012047245 $500 fine and $151.41 costs to be paid within six months Voluntary relinquishment of license BB8892607 Acosta Pedro Arroyo; Orlando Case No. 2013001492 $500 fine and $227.48 costs to be paid within six months Voluntary relinquishment of license BB8893985 Motion for Waiver of Rights and Final Order Ms. Janjic presented the following cases for consideration by the Board. The Board found that the Respondents were properly served with the Administrative Complaint, the Respondents failed to respond within 21 days thereby waiving their right to elect a hearing in this matter, that the Board accept the allegations as stated in the Administrative Complaint and adopt them as the findings of fact and conclusions of law of the Board and imposed the penalties shown below: Vivaldi Alcindor; Orlando Case No. 2013001465 $1,000 fine and $149 costs Revocation of license BB8893925 Richard Asencio; Boca Raton Case No. 2013001507 $500 fine and $133.95 costs Revocation of license BB8894351 Broward Barbers & Braider Salon; Ft. Lauderdale Case No. 2012041553 $500 fine and $46.80 costs Jason Brower; Miramar Case No. 2013001546 $1,000 fine and $284.53 costs Revocation of license BB8894389 Hector Camacho; Kissimmee 3
Case No. 2013003105 $500 fine and $181.34 costs Revocation of license BB8894169 Jean Michael Casimir; Miramar Case No. 2012040961 $250 fine and $387.49 costs Revocation of license BB8889446 Edgar Colon; Kissimmee Case No. 2013004272 $500 fine and $156.53 costs Revocation of license BB8894222 Michael Colon; Kissimmee Case No. 2013003685 $500 fine and $113.99 costs Revocation of license BB8894363 Christopher Cruz; Orlando Case No. 2013003713 $500 fine and $181.73 costs Revocation of license BB8893572 Get Down Barber; Miami Case No. 2013025559 $250 fine and $111.31 costs Re-inspection within 30 days Jorge Soto; Orlando Case No. 2013003087 $500 fine and $184.53 costs Revocation of license BB8893418 Gilberto Garcia Sierra; Orlando Case No. 2013003085 $500 fine and $199.98 costs Revocation of license BB8892823 Connely Jared Roach; Oakland Park Case No. 2012010024 $500 fine and $212.93 costs Carlos Cintron Torrres; Kissimmee Case No. 2012025820 $1,000 fine and $153.72 costs Revocation of license BB8894850 Efron Rolon; Davenport Case No. 2012047163 $500 fine and $151.41 costs Revocation of license BB8892717 Richard Torres; Cape Coral Case No. 2013003150 $500 fine and $246.03 costs Revocation of license BB8892869 4
Ricardo Reyes; Orlando Case No. 2012049183 $1,000 fine and $232.26 costs Revocation of license BB8893277 Jessica Vasquez; Kissimmee Case No. 2013003109 $500 fine and $181.58 costs Revocation of license BB8892758 Miguel Velazquez; Kissimmee Case No. 2013003116 $500 fine and $197.71 costs Revocation of license BB8893385 Moises Oquendo; Cape Coral Case No. 2012047193 $500 fine and $266.69 costs Revocation of license BB8892645 Romy Amertil; Miami Case No. 2013001475 Jorge Cabrera; Orlando Case No. 2013003095 Fernando Colon; Orlando Case No. 2013003678 Jesus Andino Corez Case No. 2013003708 Vanessa Tena; Kissimmee Case No. 2013003137 Joel Vazquez Rivera; Kissimmee Case No. 2012049195 Armando Sanchez; Kissimmee Case No. 2012049484 Settlement Stipulation Sidelines Barbershop; Boca Raton Case No. 2013041715 5
Department Attorney Report Ms. Janjic informed the Board that as of July 7, 2014, there were 141 open barber cases in the legal section. APPLICATIONS Licensure Applications Informal Hearing Fernando Cepeda Mr. Cepeda was present for the meeting and was sworn in by the Court Reporter. Ms. Robyn Barineau, Executive Director, informed the Board that the application was denied at the May 5, 2014, Board meeting, because the application failed to demonstrate that the applicant met the requirements of Section 476.144(6), Florida Statutes, and Rule 61G3-16.006, Florida Administrative Code, by holding a current active license in another state or country, and for failure to disclose a previous denial on the application. After review, Mr. Stewart moved to approve the application. Mr. Gilbert seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. Addiel Rivera / Puerto Rico Ms. Rivera was not present for the meeting. Ms. Barineau informed the Board that the application was denied at the May 5, 2014, Board meeting, because the application failed to demonstrate that the applicant met the requirements of Section 476.144(6), Florida Statutes, and Rule 61G3-16.006, Florida Administrative Code, by holding a current active license in another state or country. After review, Ms. Rivera moved to approve the application. Mr. Gilbert seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. Adams Richard Lopez / Puerto Rico Mr. Lopez was not present for the meeting. Ms. Barineau informed the Board that the application was denied at the May 5, 2014, Board meeting, because the application failed to demonstrate that the applicant met the requirements of Section 476.144(6), Florida Statutes, and Rule 61G3-16.006, Florida Administrative Code, by holding a current active license in another state or country. After review, Mr. Gilbert moved to approve the application. Ms. Rivera seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. Initial Review Truc Van Nguyen / Vietnam Mr. Nguyen was not present for the meeting. After review, Mr. Stewart moved to approve the application. Ms. Rivera seconded the motion and the motion passed with Mr. Gilbert voting against the motion. Niv Katzav / Israel Mr. Katzav was not present for the meeting. After review, Ms. Rivera moved to deny the application as the application contains inconsistent documentation and fails to demonstrate that the applicant meets the requirements of Section 476.144(6), Florida Statutes and Rule 61G3-16.006, Florida Administrative Code, and for failure to disclose a previous denial on the application. Vice Chair Vaughn seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. Galit Seadia / Israel Mr. Seadia was not present for the meeting. After review, Ms. Rivera moved to approve the application. Mr. Stewart seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. Alexis Silone Sanchez 6
Mr. Sanchez was not present for the meeting. After review, Mr. Stewart moved to deny the application based on the noted criminal history. Vice Chair Vaughn seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. Josue Sanchez Mr. Sanchez was not present for the meeting. After review, Ms. Rivera moved to approve the application. Vice Chair Vaughn seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. Amir Shamli / United Kingdom Mr. Shamli was not present for the meeting. After review, Mr. Stewart moved to approve the application. Ms. Juan Rodriguez / New York Mr. Rodriguez was not present for the meeting. After review, Ms. Rivera moved to approve the application. Mr. Stewart seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. Arsenio Rodriguez / New York Mr. Rodriguez was not present for the meeting. After review, Mr. Stewart moved to approve the application. Ms. Joshua Feldman Mr. Feldman was present for the meeting and was sworn in by the Court Reporter. After review, Mr. Gilbert moved to approve the application. Mr. Stewart seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. Jonas Jhonnys Jimarey Doblado Mr. Doblado was not present for the meeting. After review, Mr. Stewart moved to deny the application as the application contains inconsistent documentation and fails to demonstrate that the applicant meets the requirements of Section 476.144(6), Florida Statutes, and Rule 61G3-16.006, Florida Administrative Code. Vice Chair Vaughn seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. Michael Seitz / New York Mr. Seitz was not present for the meeting. After review, Mr. Stewart moved to approve the application. Ms. Uteron Jamar Scott Ms. Yvonne Turner was present for the meeting and was sworn in by the Court Reporter. After review, Mr. Stewart moved to approve the application. The Board also imposed probation on the license to run concurrent with his criminal probation. Ms. Rivera seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. Jeffrey Dominguez Ms. Turner was present for the meeting. After review, Mr. Stewart moved to approve the application. Kendall Izaya Wheelings Ms. Turner was present for the meeting. After review, Mr. Stewart moved to approve the application. Glenn Schofield Ms. Turner was present for the meeting. After review, Mr. Stewart moved to approve the application. Anthony Diaz 7
Ms. Turner was present for the meeting. After review, Ms. Rivera moved to approve the application. The Board also imposed probation on the license to run concurrent with his criminal probation. Mr. Stewart seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. Rakesh Tiwari Ms. Turner was present for the meeting. After review, Mrs. Rivera moved to approve the application. The Board also imposed probation on the license to run concurrent with his criminal probation. Vice Chair Vaughn seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. James Santiago Ms. Turner was present for the meeting. After review, Ms. Rivera moved to approve the application. The Board also imposed probation on the license to run concurrent with his criminal probation. Mr. Gilbert seconded the motion and the motion passed with Mr. Stewart and Vice Chair Vaughn voting against the motion. Frank Lawrence Ms. Turner was present for the meeting. After review, Mr. Gilbert moved to approve the application. Shanikel Williams Ms. Turner was present for the meeting. After review, Mr. Gilbert moved to approve the application. OTHER BUSINESS Executive Director Report Financial Report ending March 2014 Ms. Barineau reported that the balance in the Board s operating account as of March 31, 2014, was over $1.1 million, and the balance in their unlicensed activity account was over $282,000 for the same period. Correspondence Complaints and Investigative Statistics July 2013 May 2014 Ms. Barineau informed the Board that the Complaints and Investigative Statistics Report was included in the agenda for informational purposes. Barber Examination Summary January 2014 June 2014 Ms. Barineau informed the Board that the Barber Examination Summary was included in the agenda for informational purposes. Dates and Locations of Future Meetings November 3, 2014 Orlando February 9, 2015 Altamonte Springs May 11, 2015 Fernandina Beach August 10, 2015 Atlantic Beach ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 11:30 a.m. 8