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Probable Cause Panel Meeting
June 13, 2003
I. Unlicensed Cases
Kise, Straw & Kolodner
Case No. 2003-043658
Probable Cause was found that Kise, Straw & Kolodner was offering
architectural services without a certificate of authorization. A Notice and
Order to Cease and Desist was issued, along with a request that Mr. Straw sign
an affidavit stating the business will refrain from holding itself out as
providing architectural services unless properly licensed. If Mr. Straw fails to
return the affidavit, an administrative complaint seeking fines will be filed.
Thomas G. Lynn
Lynn & Partners
Case Nos. 2003-044434 & 2003-044420
Probable Cause was found that Thomas G. Lynn was offering architectural
services. Mr. Lynn is licensed in Georgia, but his letterhead offers
architectural services with a Florida address. A Notice and Order to Cease and
Desist was issued, along with the filing of an Administrative Complaint seeking
fines.
Joseph M. McHarris
McHarris Planning and Design
Case No. 2003-042411
Probable Cause was found that Joseph M. McHarris contracted with the City of
Marco Island to perform architectural services and held himself as an architect
on his resume. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued, along with the
filing of an Administrative Complaint seeking fines.
Johnny Moore
Quickdraw Designs, Inc.
Case No. 2003-045230
Probable Cause was found that Johnny Moore contracted to provide
architectural services and held himself out as an architect on the Internet. A
Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued, along with the filing of an
Administrative Complaint seeking fines.
Joseph A. Rispoli
Case No. 2003-002397
Probable Cause was found that Joseph A. Rispoli held himself out as the
architect of record on his resume for numerous projects. Further, Mr. Rispoli
signed two contracts to provide architectural services. A Notice and Order to
Cease and Desist was issued, along with the filing of an Administrative
Complaint seeking fines.
Eduardo Roussell
Residential Designs, Inc.
Case No. 2003-004742
Probable Cause was found that Eduardo Roussell contracted to perform
architectural services. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued, along
with the filing of an Administrative Complaint seeking fines.
Julie Schiff
Case No. 2003-042285
Probable Cause was found that Julie Schiff signed a letter as "Project
Architect". A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued, along with the
filing of an Administrative Complaint seeking fines.
George J. Sorbara
Case No. 2003-042527
Probable Cause was found that George J. Sorbara is doing business as
Architectural Drafting and Design. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was
issued, along with the request that Mr. Sorbara sign an affidavit stating he
will refrain from holding himself out as an architect and he will change the
name of his business. If Mr. Sorbara fails to return the affidavit, an
Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.
Rolando Sosa
Case No. 2003-002403
Probable Cause was found that Rolando Sosa held himself our as the project
architect on numerous projects. Further, Mr. Sosa signed four contracts to
provide architectural services. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was
issued, along with the filing of an Administrative Complaint seeking fines.
Tim K. Tripp
Case No. 2003-042259 Probable cause was found that Tim K.
Tripp performed architectural services without a license. Mr. Trip was
previously licensed, but his license is now null and void. Mr. Tripp contracted,
prepared plans, and was paid for architectural services. A Notice and Order to
Cease and Desist was issued, along with the filing of an Administrative
Complaint seeking fines.
II. Licensed Cases
William Arthur
Case No. 2003-001523
Probable cause was found that William Arthur's seal was placed over the seal
of a professional engineer who actually prepared the set of plans. An
Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed.
Janet L. Bakel
Case No. 2003-001287
Probable cause was found that Janet L. Bakel was the vice-president of
Sternberg Interiors, Inc. Sternberg did not have a certificate of authorization.
In December 2001, Mr. Sternberg issued a press release offering interior design
services. An Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed.
Eric D. Baker
Case No. 2003-001845
Probable cause was found that Eric D. Baker failed to include his license
number on a sign and failed to respond to all inquiries from the initial
investigation. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued, along with a
request that Mr. Baker sign an affidavit stating he has changed his sign to
include his license number. If Mr. Baker fails to return the affidavit, an
Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.
Jorge L. Bouza
Case No. 2003-042298
Probable cause was found that Jorge L. Bouza signed and sealed documents
which were not prepared under his supervisory control. An Administrative
Complaint seeking fines was filed.
Robert Wayne Herrmann
Case No. 2002-011607
Probable cause was found that Robert Wayne Herrmann revised structural
drawings prepared by a professional engineer, and submitted the drawings for
permitting purposes without the consent or knowledge of the professional
engineer. An Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed.
Douglas A. Mummaw
Mummaw & Associates, Inc.
Case Nos. 2003-042282 & 2003-042289
Probable cause was found that Douglas A. Mummaw signed documents as an
architect and he is unlicensed. The firm, Mummaw & Associates, Inc. is licensed,
but the firm is advertising using a null and void interior designer license n
umber and permits unlicensed individuals to act on its behalf. A Notice and
Order to Cease and Desist was issued, along with the filing of an Administrative
Complaint seeking fines.
Rispoli-Sosa Architecture, Inc.
Case No. 2003-002391
Probable cause was found that Rispoli-Sosa Architecture, Inc., has not had a
qualifier since April 11, 2003, and two of the firm's principals, who are
unlicensed, have continuously held themselves out as architects under the firm
name. An Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed.
Marsha S. Shane
Case No. 2003-001386
Probable cause was found that Marsha S. Shane offered interior design
services through a corporation that does not have a certificate of
authorization. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued, along with a
request that Ms. Shane sign an affidavit stating she has changed her
advertisement.
Donald Stansell
Case No. 2003-001559
Probable cause was found that Donald Stansell signed seven certificates of
payment which state they were bases on on-site observation; however, Mr.
Stansell did not inspect the site. An Administrative Complaint seeking fines was
filed.
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