BOARD MEETING

July 27, 2009

NOTE:    To obtain additional information on the cases listed below, the web address is www.MyFloridaLicense.com then click on “For Consumers.”   If you want to obtain a copy of the final order/action from the main web address you can click on Request Public Records and send an e-mail request to the Agency Clerk’s Office.

James D. Allen

J.D. Allen & Associates

Case No. 2008-0040473

The Florida Board of Architecture and Interior Design agreed to enter a final order approving a settlement stipulation imposing a fine of $5,000.00 plus costs against James D. Allen and J.D. Allen & Associates.  Mr. Allen is not licensed to practice architecture and contracted to provide architectural services for a commercial project.  Further, Mr. Allen is offering such services through a corporation without a certificate of authorization.

Walter Baker

Case No. 2008-010747

The Florida Board of Architecture and Interior Design agreed to enter a final order approving a settlement stipulation imposing costs against Walter Baker.  Mr. Baker, a licensed architect, signed and sealed plans for a commercial project that an unlicensed individual had the contract with the owner.

Harold F. Bergsten

Case No. 2008-040441

The Florida Board of Architecture and Interior Design agreed to enter a final order approving a settlement stipulation imposing a fine of $1,500.00 plus costs against Harold F. Bergsten.  Mr. Bergsten, a licensed Engineer, is not licensed to practice architecture and signed and sealed plans for a commercial project without the involvement of an architect. The architectural drawings were prepared by an unlicensed draftsman that had the contract with the owner.

Evan J. Cadwell

Case No. 2007-029871

The Florida Board of Architecture and Interior Design agreed to enter a final order   imposing a fine of $6,000.00 plus costs against Evan J. Cadwell.  Mr. Cadwell  is not licensed to practice architecture and uses the title architectural designer in his title block on a set of drawings. Further, Mr. Cadwell admits in his response to the investigation that he performs design services for nonresidential properties.

Terry Kirkland Cook

Case No. 2007-068823

The Florida Board of Architecture and Interior Design agreed to enter a final order relinquishing Terry Kirkland Cook’s Florida license to practice interior design.  Ms. Cook, a licensed interior designer, sold her business to an unlicensed third party and allowed the new owners to use her license number to offer interior design services.

Designhouse of Jacksonville

Danielle Hazlett

Case No. 2008-027155

The Florida Board of Architecture and Interior Design agreed to enter a final order approving a settlement stipulation imposing a fine of $2,000.00 plus costs against Designhouse of Jacksonville and Danielle Hazlett.  Ms. Hazlett is not licensed to practice interior design and contracted to provide interior design services on a commercial project. Further, Ms. Hazlett is holding herself out as an interior designer throughout the contract and is offering such services through a business entity without a certificate of authorization.

Kemble Interiors, Inc.

Mimi M. McMakin

Case No. 2008-021001

The Florida Board of Architecture and Interior Design agreed to enter a final order approving a settlement stipulation imposing a fine of $2,250.00 plus costs against Kemble Interiors, Inc. and Mimi M. McMakin.  Ms. McMakin is a licensed interior designer; however her license went null and void. Further, Ms. McMakin continued practicing interior design and was offering such services through a business entity without a certificate of authorization.

Roland F. Patterson

George F. Patterson & Associates

Case No. 2007-064933

The Florida Board of Architecture and Interior Design agreed to enter a final order imposing a fine of $10,000.00 plus costs against Roland F. Patterson and George F. Patterson & Associates.  Mr. Patterson is not licensed to practice architecture and entered into a contract to perform architectural services for a commercial project. Further, Mr. Patterson prepared plans for the project.

Plans Services of Okeechobee

Robert Gable

Case No. 2008-021218

The Florida Board of Architecture and Interior Design agreed to enter a final order imposing a fine of $500.00 plus costs against Plans Services of Okeechobee and Robert Gable.  Mr. Gable is not licensed to practice architecture and entered into a contract to provide design services for a commercial project. Further, Mr. Gable is offering such services through a business entity without a certificate of authorization.

Enrico Mihai Popescu

Architectura Group Miami, Inc.

Case Nos. 2007-056895

                                                      2007-056878

The Florida Board of Architecture and Interior Design agreed to enter a final order approving a settlement stipulation imposing a fine of $3,500.00 plus costs against Enrico Mihai Popescu and Architectural Group Miami, Inc. Mr. Popescu, was previously a licensed interior designer,; however his license is in a suspended status for failing to take the building code course. Mr. Popescu’s web site is offering architectural and interior design services. Further, Mr. Popescu is offering interior design services from numerous locations and without a licensed professional in responsible supervisory control.

Ron Renner

Case Nos. 2008-013652

                                          2008-013659

The Florida Board of Architecture and Interior Design agreed to enter a final order approving a settlement stipulation imposing a fine of $500.00 plus costs against Ron Renner. Mr. Renner is not licensed to practice interior design and is holding himself out as an interior designer on his web site. Mr. Renner was previously licensed; however his license went null and void on March 1, 2005.

Richard Brookfield Architect, PA

Richard Brookfield

Case No. 2008-052525

The Florida Board of Architecture and Interior Design agreed to enter a final order approving a settlement stipulation imposing a fine of $500.00 plus costs against Richard Brookfield Architect, PA and Richard Brookfield. Richard Brookfield Architect, P.A. is not licensed to practice architecture and is offering architectural services on a title block and web site without a certificate of authorization.

USONA Design

Thomas A. Knoebel

Case No. 2008-020132

The Florida Board of Architecture and Interior Design agreed to enter a final order approving a settlement stipulation imposing costs against USONA Design and Thomas A. Knoebel.  Mr. Knoebel is not licensed to practice architecture and entered into a verbal contract with owner to obtain architectural services on his behalf for a commercial project. 

Carmen Valdivia

Case No. 2008-038511

The Florida Board of Architecture and Interior Design agreed to enter a final order approving a settlement stipulation imposing a fine of $500.00 plus costs, completing 16 hours of continuing education and providing records for continuing education for 2005-2007 against Carmen Valdivia’s license.  Ms. Valdivia is a licensed architect and affirmed at renewal that she had completed the required continuing education hours. Ms. Valdivia was chosen for an audit of the continuing education required and has only provided 11.5 hours during the audit period.

Deirdre L. Vouziers

Architecture & Engineering Works, LLC

Case Nos. 2008-031384

                              2008-031371

The Florida Board of Architecture and Interior Design agreed to enter a final order approving a settlement stipulation imposing a fine of $5,000.00 plus costs against Deirdre L. Vouziers and Architecture & Engineering Works, LLC. Ms. Vouziers is not licensed to practice architecture and contracted to provide architectural services for a residence and is using the title architect. Ms. Vouziers is doing business as Architecture & Engineering Works, LLC. Further, Ms. Vouziers is offering these services through a business entity without a certificate of authorization.

David K. Weinschreider

Case No. 2008-037737

The Florida Board of Architecture and Interior Design agreed to enter a final order imposing a fine of $250.00 plus costs and completing 6.5 hours of continuing education against David K. Weinschreider’s license.  Mr. Weinschreider is a licensed architect and affirmed at renewal that he had completed the required continuing education hours. Mr. Weinschreider was chosen for an audit of the continuing education required and has only provided 18.5 hours during the audit period.