11/13/2025 Construction Trade Licensing Board meeting

The Clay County Construction Trade Licensing Board held a meeting on November 13, 2025, primarily focused on the status and qualifications of a private provider inspector, Ali Manar. The board discussed concerns regarding Manar's competency and licensure to perform mechanical, electrical, and plumbing inspections within the county. Manar presented his case, including a recent declaratory statement from the Board of Professional Engineers and documentation of his work and challenges faced. The board reviewed audit findings and quality assurance issues related to his inspections, noting several discrepancies and potential life safety concerns. After deliberation, the board voted 4-1 to continue suspending Manar's ability to perform private provider inspections in Clay County pending a formal finding of fact and referral to the Board of Professional Engineers for further investigation and determination. The building department retains authority to enforce the suspension during this process. The meeting also briefly touched on an unrelated invoice issue but no procurement or contract awards were discussed.