Board Meeting

February 5, 2003

Jose E. Blanco
Case No. 2001-08340

The Board entered a final order finding that Respondent was convicted of a crime, which relates to the practice of architecture.  Respondent’s license was suspended for two years. He received three years probation, a fine of $1,000.00, and the Board required additional continuing education.  Respondent was previously found guilty of mail fraud regarding alleged bribes to obtain work from the United States Post Office. 

Alfred T Drake
Case No. 2000-09223

The Board proposed a counter settlement stipulation between the parties. The counter stipulation provides for a one-year suspension with the Board reviewing five of the Respondent’s prior commercial projects, three years probation, additional continuing education hours, and a fine of $1,000.  The complaint involved architectural services provided by the Respondent for a funeral home located in New Port Richey, Florida.

Jay Leonard
Case No. 2001-09523

The Florida Board of Architecture and Interior Design announces that on February 5, 2003, a final order was entered imposing a fine of $15,000.00 against Jay Leonard, Crawfordville, Florida for the unlicensed practice of architecture.

Mr. Leonard illegally offered and provided architectural services for the designs of the Down Under Dive Center, Ochlocknee Christian Church, and the residence of John Santagini.

After reviewing the evidence that showed Mr. Leonard was offering and providing architectural services, the Board entered a final order, imposing a fine of $5,000.00 for each count for a total of $15,000.00.

Michael Richardson
Case No. 2001-09057

The Board entered a final order finding that the Respondent lacked responsible supervisory control and sealed plans that were not of a sufficiently high standard for a project in Fernandina Beach, Florida. Respondent’s license was reprimanded, placed on two years probation, and fined $1,000.00.