Petitioner: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Respondent: BILLY W. JOYNER, D/B/A AA SEPTIC TANK SERVICE, INC.
Judges: SUZANNE F. HOOD
Agency: Department of Health
Locations: Jacksonville, Florida
Filed: Jun. 08, 2004
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Tuesday, November 16, 2004.
Latest Update: Dec. 25, 2024
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- STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
In the Matter of
Imposition of an Administrative
Penalty Against
DUVAL COUNTY HEALTH
Billy W. Joyner, SRO890497
DEPARTMENT
AA Septic Tank Service, Inc.
$A0970848
Respondent
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YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED, that twenty-one (21) days after receipt
of tris administrative complaint, the Department of Feal=h
inteids to revoke Septic Tank Centractor Registratior SRI890497,
Certificate of Authorization SA0970848, and Septic Tank
Manufacturer Operating permit #16-QJ-00555, and impose an
administrative fine in the amount of five hundred dollars
°$590.00). In accordance with s. 489.555(5), Florida Statute
‘F.3°, when a certificate of authorization has been revoked, any
person authorized by law to provide septic tank contracting
services May not use the name or fictitious name of the entity
whose certificate was revoked, or any other identifiers for the
entity, including telephone numbers, advertisements, 2r Jogos.
Bs grounds in support thereof, the Department alleges as follows:
(1: The Department, an agency of the State of Florida, has
jur:ediction of this matter pursuant to the provisions of
Chapters 120, 381, 386, and 489, F.S. The agency rule which
RECEIVED
JUN 03 2004
DEPARTMENT OF HEA
LEGAL OFFICE LTH
governs this matter is Chapter 64E-6, Standards for Onsite Sewaye
Treatment and Disposal Systems, Florida Administrative Code
(F.E.C.)-
(3) Respondent, Billy W. Joyner, AA Septic Tank Service,
Inc., is registered by the Department of Health to provide sept:.c
tank contracting services and septic tank manufacturing services.
(4) Respondent, Billy W. Joyner, BA Septic Tanic Service,
Inc., has a history of disciplinary action with the Department cf
Health, Bureau of Onsite Sewage Programs, which requires
revecation in addition to monetary penalties.
(5) On August 20, 2001, Respondent, Billy W. Joyner, AA
Septic Tank Service, Inc., performed a repair at 4220 Julington
Creek Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32223 without obtaining @
repair permit from the Duval County Health Department:. The above
Inc., and its
action by Billy W.- Joyner, AK Septic Tank Service
principals violated Rule 64E-6.022(1) (bo) 2-5 F.A.C.
(6) On August 20, 2001, Respondent, Billy W. Joyner, BA
Septic Tank Service, Ine., performed a repair at 4220 Julingtor
creek Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32223 without calling the
duyal County Health Department for required inspections. The
abeve action by Billy W. Joyner, AA Septic Tank Service, Inc.,
ang _its rincipals violated Rule 64B-6.022(1) (r), F-2.Ce
(7) On May 2, 2002, Respordent, Billy W. Joyner, BA Septic
‘Tank Service, Inc., was cited by the Duval County Heelith
Department for repair work performed at 4220 Julingten Czeek
Road. Jacksonville, Florida 32223 and was directed to pay a fina
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in the amount of $1,500.00. The said fine was paid in full on or
about December 19, 2003.
(8) On May 21, 2002, Respondent, Billy W. Joyner, BA Septic
Tank Service, Inc., installed a septic tank at 4227 Birchwood
Averue, Jacksonville, Florida 32207 without obtaining a permi*
from. the Duval County Health Department. The above action by
Billy W. Joyner, AA Septic Tank Service, Inc., and its principals
violated Rule 64E-6.022(1) (ob) 1., F.A.C.
(9) On December 12, 2002, Respondent, Billy W. Joyner, A
Septic Tank Service, Ine., was cited by the Duval County Health
Department for installation work performed at 4227 Birchwood
Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida 32207 and was directed to pay 4
fire in the amount of $500.00. The said fine was paid in full cn
ar about December 19, 2003.
(10) On or about January 14, 2003, Respondent, Billy W.
Joyner, AA Septic Tank Service, Inc., offered for sale and
installed a modified septic tank at 10800 New King’s Road,
Jacksonville, Florida 32219, without obtaining appreval for use
by the Department. The above action by Billy W. Joyner, AA Septiz
‘Tank Service, Inc., and its principals violated Rule 64E-
3.022(1) (p), F.A.C. and Rule 64£-6.013(3) (a), FA.C. The ©
Depaztment imposes revocation for this violation.
(11) On or about January 14, 2003, Respondent, Billy W.
Joynar, AA Septic Tank Service, Inc., made misleading or untrue
nepresertation by offering for sale and installing said
unaoproved septic tank as an approved 1050-galion septic tank.
The above action by Billy W. Joyner, AA Septic Tank Serv-.ce,
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Inc., and its principals violated Rule 64E-6.022(1) (kK), F.A.C.
The Department imposes revocation for this violation.
(13) On January 16, 2003, septic tank measurements were
suomitted to the Department of Eealth, Bureau of Onsite Sewage
2regrams, which verified that said tank was significently
modified from a previously appreved 1200 gallon tank design (#16-
)65-12D) to an unapproved tank design with 715 gallor effective
capacity in the first compartment and 230 gallons effective
gapacity in the second compartment; total tank capacity equatec.
‘to 945 gallons, less than the minimum 1050 gallon septic tank
sequired by OSTDS Construction Permit #03-1969-N. In addition,
altezations to said tank resulted in a liquid depth cf 39.88
inches, less than the required 42-inch minimum. The above actio2
by Billy W. Joyner, AA Septic Tank Service, Inc., and_ its
principals violated Rule 64E-6.022(1) (p), F.A.C. and Rule 64E-
§.013(2) (a), F.A.C. The Department imposes revocaticn for this
violation.
(14) On or about January 16, 2003, Respondent, Billy W.
oyaer, BA Septic Tank Service, Inc., covered the unapproved
septic tank without approval by the Department of Health, Duval
Courty Health Department. The above action by Billy W. Joyner,
RA Septic Tank Service, Inc., and its principals violated! Rule
64E-6,022(1)(r), F.A.C. The Department imposes revocation for
this viclation.
(15) On September 2, 2003, Respondent, Billy W. Joyrer, AA
Septic Tank Service, Inc., performed a repair at 5035 1ic™
Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32210 without obtaining a repair
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permit from the Duval County Health Department. According to ai
AA Saptic Tank Service Daily Truck Log and Maintenance Report,
Jack K. Young, property owner, provided check #2910 for $1000.C0
‘co rapair a failing drainfield at said address. The above actioi
by Billy W. Joyner, AA Se tic Tank Service, Inc., anc its
principals violated Rule 64E~6.022(1) (b)2., F.A.C. The
Nepaztment imposes revocation for this violation.
(16) On September 2, 2003, Respondent, Billy W. Joyner, AR.
Septic Tank Service, Inc., performed a repair at 5035 110°
Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32210 without calling the Duval
Couaty Eealth Department for required inspections. The above
action by Billy W. Joyner, AA Septic Tank Service, Inc., and its
principals violated Rule 64E-6.022(1) (r), F.A.C. The Department
imposes revocation for this violation.
(17) On March 19, 2004, the Duval County Health Department
neca:vec a complaint from Robert Parrish, property owner for 8735
Galvesten Avenue, Jacksonville FL 32220. Mr. Parrish stated
that on or about February 9, 2002, Respondent, Billy W. Joyner,
AA Saptic Tank Service, Inc., performed a drainfield repair at
6033 110% Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32210 withovt ootaining
a rapair permit from the Duval County Health Department.
Recording to AA Septic Tank Service contracts/ proposals, Rober=
FParcish paid $1,600.00 cash to repair system. The above action
by Billy W. Joyner, AA Septic Tank Service, Inc., and its.
principals violated Rule 64E-6.022(1) (b)2., F-A-C. Tie
Department_imposes revocation for this violation.
(18) All of the above actions by the Respondent, Billy W.
Joynar, AA Septic Tank Service, Inc., and its principals
sepresent gross negligence, incempetence, or miscondvct which
caus2s monetary harm to the customer and violates Rule 64E-
5.022(1) (1)2.,F.A.C. The Department imposes a fine in the amount
of $300.00 and revocation for this violation.
(19) The above facts, as alleged, are grounds upon which
administrative fines and revocation must be imposed.
(20) The Respondents are hereby notified that they have a
sight to request an administrative hearing pursuant to sections
“.20.569(g) and 120.57, Florida Statutes; to be represented by
counsel or other qualified representative; to take testimony, to
call and cross-examine witnesses; to have subpoena and subpoena
ducas tecum (production of records) issued; and to present
written evidence or argument if Respondents request a hearing.
(21) (a) Any hearing request or answer to this
administrative complaint shall be made in writing and shell
include the following:
i. The name and address of each Agency affected and
each Agency's file or identification number, if
known;
ii. The name, address, and telephone number of the
Respondents, and an explanation of how their
substantial interests will be affected by the
Agency determination;
iii. A statement of when and how Respondents received
notice of the Agency decision;
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(b)
A statement of all disputed issues of material
fact. If there ere none, the answer cor request
for hearing must so indicate;
A concise statement of the ultimate facts alleged,
as well as the rules and statutes, which entitle
the Respondents to relief;
A demand for relief to which the Respondents deer
themselves entitled; and
Other informatior. which the Respondents contend is
material.
In lieu of the items identified in paragraph
(21) (a), Respondents may request a hearing by completiay
the attached form, as well as a written statement
addressing:
i. An admission or denial of each factual matter
in the complaint; and
ii. A short and plain statement of each velevart
affirmative defense the Respondents may have.
Except for good cause:
i. Factual matters alleged in this comp:.aint ani
not denied in the Request for Hearing shall
be presumed admitted.
ii. Failure to raise a particular defense in the
Request for Hearing shall be considered a
waiver of that defense.
(22) Any administrative proceedings concerning this
com2.aint shall be conducted pursuant to Chapter 28-106, F.A.C.
(23) The Respondents are given full notice of this agency
action. Failure to request a hearing within twenty-cne (21) dzéys
after receipt of this complaint will result in an adrission of
“he facts alleged in this complaint and the entry of a final
order by the Department. If the Respondents desire to request a
nearing, they may file a request pursuant to paragrarh “21a” or
complete the attached form as indicated in paragraph “21h” and
Forward the request to:
Agency Clerk
Department of Health
Office of the General Counsel
4052 Bald Cypress Way, BIN # A-02
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1703
Florida Department of Heal=h
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Catherine ma Eoquired
Duval County Health Departnent
515 West 6th Street
Jacksonville, FL 32206
Florida Bar No. 650684
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
T HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the
foregoing administrative complaint was sent by certified mail,
etucn receipt requested, and regular mail, to Billy W. Joynez,
AA Septic Tank Service, Inc, at 1162 Pebble Ridge Drive,
Jacksonville, Florida 32220 this5® day of {Vang , 2004.
Ssqize te ~
Catherine Berry,
Copies to:
jMaron Hilliard, Ph.D., Environmental Administrator
Duval County Health Department
Florida Department of Health
900 University Boulevard N., Suite 300
Jacksonville, FL 32211
Gerald R. Briggs, Chief
Depaztment of Health
Buraau of Onsite Sewage Programs
4052 Bald Cypress Way, BIN # A08
Nallahassee, FL 32399-1713
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Reply to Jacksonville
Via Federal Express
May 13, 2004
Mr. Richard Samuel Power
RECEIVED
Agency Clerk Ap gw Baas
Department of Health DEPA .
Office of the General Counsel FONT OF HEALTH
4052 Balk Cypress Way, BIN # A-02
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1703
Re: Billy W. Joyner, SR0890497
AA Septic Tank Service, Inc. SA0970848
Dear Mr. Power:
Enclosed, for filing, please find a Request for Formal
Administrative Hearing in regard to the above-referenced matter.
Thank you for your assistance.
et
Wayne E. F owers
WEF: It
Enclosure
Docket for Case No: 04-002020
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Nov. 16, 2004 |
Order Closing File. CASE CLOSED.
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Nov. 12, 2004 |
Notice of Settlement and Request for Dismissal (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
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Oct. 27, 2004 |
Notice of Service of Respondent`s Second Request for Production of Documents and Things to Petitioner (filed via facsimile).
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Oct. 01, 2004 |
Notice of Taking Deposition Duces Tecum (J. Schnee) filed.
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Oct. 01, 2004 |
Notice of Cancellation of Deposition Duces Tecum of James Salzer filed.
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Sep. 30, 2004 |
Notice of Taking Deposition Duces Tecum (S. Turner) filed.
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Sep. 30, 2004 |
Notice of Taking Deposition Duces Tecum (J. Salzer) filed.
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Sep. 30, 2004 |
Notice of Taking Deposition Duces Tecum (J. Squaires) filed.
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Sep. 30, 2004 |
Notice of Taking Deposition Duces Tecum (B. Nowlin) filed.
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Sep. 27, 2004 |
Order. (final hearing is hereby rescheduled for final hearing on November 19, 2004, at 9:00 a.m.)
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Sep. 27, 2004 |
Notice of Hearing by Video Teleconference (video hearing set for November 16, 2004; 9:00 a.m.; Jacksonville and Tallahassee, FL).
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Sep. 15, 2004 |
Respondent`s Motion for Sanctions (filed via facsimile).
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Sep. 14, 2004 |
Amendment to Certificate of Service (filed via facsimile).
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Aug. 27, 2004 |
Order Granting Respondent`s Motion to Compel (Petitioner shall respond by September 9, 2004).
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Aug. 13, 2004 |
Respondent`s Motion to Compel (filed via facsimile)
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Jul. 30, 2004 |
Order Granting Continuance and Re-scheduling Hearing (hearing set for October 5 and 6, 2004; 9:30 a.m.; Jacksonville, FL).
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Jul. 23, 2004 |
Respondent Billy W. Joyner, d/b/a AA Septic Tank Service, Inc.`s Motion for Continuance (filed via facsimile).
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Jul. 06, 2004 |
Notice of Service of Respondent, Billy W. Joyner, d/b/a AA Septic Tank Service, Inc.`s First Request for Production of Documents and Things to Petitioner (filed via facsimile).
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Jul. 06, 2004 |
Notice of Service of Respondent, Billy W. Joyner, d/b/a AA Septic Tank Service, Inc.`s First Set of Interrogatories to Petitioner (filed via facsimile).
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Jun. 30, 2004 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions.
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Jun. 30, 2004 |
Notice of Hearing by Video Teleconference (video hearing set for August 12, 2004; 10:00 a.m.; Jacksonville and Tallahassee, FL).
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Jun. 09, 2004 |
Initial Order.
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Jun. 08, 2004 |
Request for Formal Administrative Hearing filed.
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Jun. 08, 2004 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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Jun. 08, 2004 |
Notice (of Agency referral) filed.
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