Probable Cause Panel Meeting

January 17 2003

I. Unlicensed Cases

A.D.C., Inc.
Case No. 2002-010784

Probable Cause was found that A.D.C., Inc. was offering architectural drafting. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued, along with a request that A.D.C., Inc. sign an affidavit stating it will no longer offer architectural drafting. If A.D.C., Inc. fails to return the affidavit, an administrative complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Bob Crawford
Crawford Design
Case No. 2002-009888

Probable Cause was found that Bob Crawford was offering residential architecture. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued, along with a request that Mr. Crawford sign an affidavit stating he will no longer offer residential architecture. If Mr. Crawford fails to return the affidavit, an administrative complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Nancy Feldman
The Art of Placement, Inc.
Case No. 2002-009676

Probable Cause was found that Nancy Feldman was holding herself out as an interior designer on the Internet. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued, along with a request that Ms. Feldman sign an affidavit stating she has changed her Internet site. If Ms. Feldman fails to return the affidavit, an administrative complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Barrington Foster
Case No. 2001-07333

Probable Cause was found that Barrington Foster was offering architectural drafting. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued, along with a request that Barrington Foster sign an affidavit stating he will no longer offer architectural drafting. If Barrington Foster fails to return the affidavit, an administrative complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Graham Gould
Kitchen Architects
Case No. 2002-00391

Probable Cause was found that Graham Gould was holding himself out as Kitchen Architects. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued, along with a request that Mr. Gould sign an affidavit stating he will no longer do business as Kitchen Architects unless properly licensed. If Mr. Gould fails to return the affidavit, an administrative complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Rafael Hidalgo
Case No. 2002-10779

Rafael Hidalgo was advertising architectural and interior design services. Mr. Hidalgo's interior design license was placed in a delinquent status on March 11, 2001, and he was never licensed to practice architecture. An administrative complaint seeking fines was filed, along with the issuance of a Notice and Order to Cease and Desist.

Robin Hunter
Robin Hunter Interiors, Inc.
Case No. 2002-012272

Probable Cause was found that Robin Hunter was holding herself out as an interior designer in advertisements. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued, along with a request that Ms. Hunter sign an affidavit stating she has changed her advertisements. If Ms. Hunter fails to return the affidavit, an administrative complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Monroe Lee
Case No. 2002-13382

The Florida Board of Architecture and Interior Design announces that on January 17, 2003, probable cause was found to file an administrative complaint seeking fines up to $5,000.00 against unlicensed architect, Monroe Lee, Alachua, Florida.

Probable cause was found that Mr. Lee illegally offered and provided architectural services for the design of The Church of the Apostolic Faith. Rev. Earnest Jackson paid Mr. Lee $1,300.00 for his services, before determining that Mr. Lee was not licensed.

After reviewing the evidence that showed Mr. Lee was offering and providing architectural services, the Board found probable cause to file an administrative complaint seeking fines up to $5,000.00.

Beth Mackinnon
Beth Mackinnon and Company
Case No. 2002-010563

Probable Cause was found that Beth Mackinnon was holding herself out as an interior designer in advertisements. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued, along with a request that Ms. Mackinnon sign an affidavit stating she has changed her advertisements. If Ms. Mackinnon fails to return the affidavit, an administrative complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Peggy Martin
Case No. 2002-007410

Probable Cause was found that Peggy Martin was holding herself out as an interior designer in advertisements. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued, along with a request that Ms. Martin sign an affidavit stating she has changed her advertisements. If Ms. Martin fails to return the affidavit, an administrative complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Debra Richerson
Richerson Interiors
Case No. 2002-014206

Probable Cause was found that Debra Richerson was offering commercial interior design services on the Internet and advertisements. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued, along with a request that Ms. Richerson sign an affidavit stating she has changed her Internet site and advertisements. If Ms. Richerson fails to return the affidavit, an administrative complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Theresa Scharfscwardt
Theresa's Interior Design
Case No. 2002-01543

Probable Cause was found that Theresa Scharfscwardt was holding herself out as an interior designer in advertisements. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued, along with a request that Ms. Scharfscwardt sign an affidavit stating she has changed her advertisements. If Ms. Scharfscwardt fails to return the affidavit, an administrative complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Kurt Sternberg
Sternberg Interiors, Inc.
Case No. 2002-01322

Probable Cause was found that Kurt Sternberg was holding himself out as an interior designer in a press release. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued, along with a request that Mr. Sternberg sign an affidavit stating he has changed his press release. If Mr. Sternberg fails to return the affidavit, an administrative complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Team Architects
Case No. 2002-009705

Probable Cause was found that Team Architects was holding itself as an architect. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued, along with a request that Team Architects sign an affidavit stating it will change its name. If Team Architects fails to return the affidavit, an administrative complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Michelle Trivette
Custom Design Concepts
Case No. 2002-009407

Probable Cause was found that Michelle Trivette was holding herself out as an interior designer in advertisements. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued, along with a request that Ms. Trivette sign an affidavit stating she has changed her advertisements. If Ms. Trivette fails to return the affidavit, an administrative complaint seeking fines will be filed.

II. Licensed Cases

Alvah Breitweiser
Case No. 2000-03544

On or about October 20, 1997, Alvah Breitweiser ("Respondent") and Karl Gaiser ("Gaiser"), entered into an agreement with Forest Oaks Lutheran Church to act as architects for a project which involved a new sanctuary and offices. On the Forest Oaks Lutheran Church project, Respondent and Gaiser did not execute a written agreement between themselves regarding each parties responsibility in violation of Rule 61G1-23.015(2), Administrative Code. Gaiser is not a licensed to practice architecture in the State of Florida. The aforementioned plans and drawings were prepared outside of Respondent's office. The Respondent functioned as essentially a "plan stamper" for Gaiser's plans since Gaiser is not licensed to practice architecture in the State of Florida. In preparation of the architectural and structural drawings contained in the Permit Drawings, Respondent was negligent in that he failed to exercise due care to conform acceptable standards of architectural practice in such a manner as to be detrimental to the public. Probable cause was found for negligence, plan stamping, and aiding and abetting unlicensed activity. An administrative complaint was filed.

Guillermo Gonzalez
Case No. 2001-07332

On or about April 17, 2000, Larry D. Jones ("Jones") contracted with A.D.C. Inc. for design services and preparation of construction documents for the construction of 18 single family town homes for the sum of $86,400.00. A.D.C. Inc. is not licensed to practice architecture in the State of Florida. A.D.C. Inc. employed the services of Guillermo Gonzalez ("Respondent") for the required certification of the construction drawings. Jones was unaware that A.D.C. Inc. was not licensed or that A.D.C. Inc. employed the services of Respondent for the required certification of the construction drawings. The Dade County Building Department rejected the construction documents certified by Respondent on January 23, 2001, for permit issuance. The construction documents certified by Respondent on January 23, 2001, failed to meet the title block requirements of Rule 61G1-16.004, Florida Administrative Code. Respondent did not supervise the preparation of the aforementioned plans and drawings. The aforementioned plans and drawings were prepared outside of Respondent's office. The Respondent functioned, as essentially a "plan stamper" for A.D.C. Inc.'s plans since A.D.C. Inc. is not licensed to practice architecture in the State of Florida. In preparation of the architectural and structural drawings contained in the Permit Drawings, Respondent was negligent in that he failed to exercise due care to conform acceptable standards of architectural practice in such a manner as to be detrimental to the public. Probable cause was found for negligence, plan stamping, and aiding and abetting unlicensed activity. An administrative complaint was filed.

Donald L. Morris
Case No. 2002-14031

The Florida Board of Architecture and Interior Design announces that on January 17, 2003, probable cause was found to file an administrative complaint seeking discipline against licensed architect, Donald L. Morris, Parkland, Florida.

Probable cause was found that Mr. Morris received an unsolicited gratuity of $10,000.00 from First Construction, Inc., without the knowledge or consent of his client Dennis Kessler. It's a violation for an architect to solicit or accept gratuities from contractors for work that the architect is responsible without the knowledge of the architect's client.

After reviewing the evidence that showed Mr. Morris received an unsolicited gratuity, the Board found probable cause to file an administrative complaint seeking penalties up to revocation of Mr. Morris' architectural license.