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Board for Licensure of Architects, Landscape Architects and Interior Designers - Board Meeting Information

Maine Board for Licensure of Architects, Landscape Architects and Interior Designers
Minutes of January 20, 2009 Board Meeting

 

MEMBERS PRESENT

Robert Armitage, Chairperson
R. Michael Pullen, Complaint Officer
Cinderella Norris
Claire Hunt
Janet Hansen
Lori LaRochelle
Terrence DeWan
William Bisson

STAFF PRESENT

Carol J. Leighton, Director
Susan A. Greenlaw, Board Clerk
Kim Baker-Stetson, Licensing and Examinations
Robert Perkins, AAG, Board Attorney

OTHERS PRESENT



  1. CALL TO ORDER


    The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Robert Armitage, Chairperson.
  2. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS


    A motion was made by Bill Bisson to add the following to the agenda; seconded by Terry DeWan. Unanimous. Out of State Travel • CLARB Spring Meeting • NCARB PDP Committee • NCARB PCP Committee
  3. OLD BUSINESS


    A motion was made to approve the minutes of the November 18, 2008 meeting as written by Claire Hunt and seconded by Bill Bisson. Unanimous.

  4. NEW BUSINESS


    Election of Officers

    A motion was made by Claire Hunt to elect Robert Armitage as Chairman and R. Michael Pullen as Complaint Officer; seconded by Lori White. Unanimous.

    Administrator’s Report

    Travel issues: DAFS will consider travel that is fully funded by a sponsor.

    The license and renewal fee increase became effective 12/23/2008.

    Complaint Officer’s Report

    A motion was made by Lori White to request that Bob Perkins draft a letter regarding unlicensed practice for review at the next meeting; seconded by Claire Hunt. Unanimous.

    Applications for Review

    A motion was made by Claire Hunt to approve the following applications for reinstatement; seconded by Lori White. Unanimous.

    • James Spiegel – license expired 06/30/2008
    • Morris Hancock – license expired 06/30/2008
    • Charles Rose – license expired 06/30/2008
    • Robert Coleman – license expired 06/30/2008
    • Peter Steffian – license expired 06/30/2008 (needs to submit $100

    William Beatrice – pending application: A motion was made by Lori White to deny as incomplete; seconded by Janet Hansen. Unanimous.

    Interviews

    A motion was made by Mike Pullen to approve architect candidate Matthew Omalia to sit for the Architect Registration Exam; seconded by Bill Bisson. Unanimous.

    A motion was made by Janet Hansen to approve architect candidate Paul Velandry for licensure via reciprocity with New Hampshire; seconded by Terry DeWan. Unanimous.

    Public Hearing Proposed Rules Chapters 10-19

    The public hearing was called to order at 10:09 a.m. No comments were received. The hearing was closed at 10:13 a.m. Written comments will be accepted until February 19, 2009.

    Discussion - Mandatory Continuing Education

    Discussion to continue at the next meeting. A model will be prepared to facilitate the discussion.

    Correspondence

    Members received the following informational items:

    • Nevada Board Newsletter – November 2008
    • IDP Supervisor Guidelines – December 2008

    OTHER BUSINESS

    A motion was made by Claire Hunt to authorize out of state travel for the following; seconded by Lori White. Unanimous.

    • Bob Armitage – NCARB Professional Conduct Committee, January 29-February 1, 2009, Scottsdale, Arizona

    • Bill Bisson – NCARB Professional Development Program Committee, February 26-28, 2009, San Diego, California

    • Terry DeWan – CLARB Spring Meeting, February 27-28, 2009, Charleston, So. Carolina

    Next Meeting Scheduled for March 17, 2009

     

    Next Meeting Scheduled for March 17, 2009

  5. ADJOURN


    Being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 11:34 a.m.

     

Last Updated: July 17, 2009 12:52 PM