STATE LICENSING BOARD FOR CONTRACTORS
STATE LICENSING BOARD FOR CONTRACTORS
MINUTES TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF
March 25, 2010
The regular monthly meeting of the Board was called to order by the Chairman at 9:45 a.m. in the Conference Room of the Board’s offices, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Members of the Board present:
Byron Talbot, Chairman
William Clouatre
Nelson A. “Andy” Dupuy, Jr.
Courtney Fenet, Jr.
August Gallo, Jr.
Danny Graham
Jonathan Holloway, Sr.
Kenneth Jones
Donald G. Lambert
Garland Meredith
Vic Weston
Absent: George L. Crain, Jr.
There being a quorum, the regular order of business began.
Attending the meeting were: Michael B. McDuff, Executive Director; Judy Dupuy, Board Administrator; Judge Darrell White, Retired, Hearing Officer; Tripp Hawthorne, Interim Board Attorney; and from the staff, Brent Templet; Bobbie Hughes; Kris Fitch; Compliance Investigators – Greg Perrin; Lynwood Allemore; Charlie Ullo; Carl Bourque and Todd Brady and Dwan Mizell, recording the minutes.
Also in attendance were: William Kelly, Shamrock Management, LLC; Faith & Joey May; Rhonda Edmudson; Gerado Pakpin, Jr.; Mike Ralston, NRC; Danny Shaw and Adam Clune, Batten & Shaw; Kristal Bonner and Creighton Vergas, The Plumbing Warehouse, LCR; Dave Brian; Jeff Meades, Southeast Plumbing; Paul Olivier, Olivier Building Contractor; Kelvin Boston, River Bend Shipping Agency, Inc., Regina & Danny Dykes, Danco Truck & Dozer Service; David & Ruth Epperley, Epco Construction; Phyllis & Grady Richey, Lloyd Shields, Attorney representing Jaroy Construction; Jan Hagen; Roy Buras; Ryan Fitzsimmons; Roy Gross; L.E. Desilva, Jaroy Construction; Charles Giben; Tommy Martin, Stuart Consulting Group; Jay Chase, Chase Design Group; Majorie McKeithen, Marty Environmental LLC; Tucker Crawford, South Coast Solar, LLC, Joe Seago, Attorney representing S & C, Pipes R Us; and Ken Naquin, LAGC.
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Judge White asked every one present to bow their heads for a moment of Silent Prayer in remembrance of Leonard Servat, a valued Employee, who recently passed away.
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Mr. Dupuy, Board member, led the members and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance, which was followed by an invocation given by Judge Darrell White, Hearing Officer then Judge White introduced himself and advised those present of his duties.
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A MOTION was made by Mr. Lambert and seconded by Mr. Clouatre to accept the Minutes of the February 18, 2010 regular meeting, as typed. The motion carried unanimously.
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Mr. McDuff introduced Mr. Richard McGimsey, with the Attorney General’s Office and Mr. Tripp Hawthorne, the New Board Attorney effective April 1st.
Mr. West thanked Mr. McGimsey for his assistance to this Board.
Mr. McGimsey briefly spoke, stated he would assistance Tripp if he needed assistance.
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NEW BUSINESS:
◙ Judgment Hearings:
Olivier’s Building Contractors, Inc. (CL #42112 – Inactive)
Administrative Hearing – Consider an alleged violation by Olivier’s Building Contractors, Inc. of the provisions of Louisiana R. S. 37:2150 - 2192, the Contractors’ Licensing Law, and in particular Section 115, Paragraph C, of the Rules and Regulations of the Board and consideration of applicable penalties therein. This hearing is being called for reason that on information and belief you have a judgement which was rendered by the Lake Charles City Court, No. 07-2892, Parish of Calcasieu, State of Louisiana, on the 7th day of February, 2008, in which you, Mr. Olivier, D/B/A Total Restoration Service and Olivier’s Building Contractors, Inc., holder of inactive commercial contractor’s license number 42114 (can be renewed – license expired on January 10, 2010), were ordered to pay in the amount of SEVEN THOUSAND, SEVEN HUNDRED DOLLARS AND 00/100, ($7,700.00) together with legal interest from February 7, 2008 until paid, and all costs of court in favor of Justin Clark and Kelly Clark.
Ms. Kris Fitch read the allegations against OLIVIER’S BUILDING CONTRACTORS, INC. then asked if a representative of OLIVIER’S BUILDING CONTRACTORS, INC. was present. Mr. Patrick Olivier was present.
Mr. Olivier came to the stand, he was sworn.
Mr. Justin and Kelly Clark were not present at the meeting.
Mr. Hawthorne questioned P. Olivier. Mr. Olivier responded.
Mr. Weston questioned P. Olivier. Mr. Olivier responded.
Mr. Holloway questioned P. Olivier. Mr. Olivier responded.
Mr. Clouatre questioned P. Olivier. Mr. Olivier responded.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Weston and seconded by Mr. Meredith to revoke the license held by OLIVIER’S BUILDING CONTRACTORS, INC. The motion carried unanimously.
◙ Qualifying Party Hearing(s):
All-Temp Refrigeration Services, Inc. (CL #31407)
Administrative Hearing – Consider suspending or revoking the Louisiana contractor’s license number 31407 held by All-Temp Refrigeration Services, Inc. for reason, that on information and belief the qualifying party for your firm has terminated employment with your firm and no other qualifying party has qualified despite sixty (60) days elapsing, all according to Section 2156.1 of the Contractors’ Licensing Law and Section 103 of the Rules and Regulations of the Board.
Ms. Kris Fitch read the allegations against ALL-TEMP REFRIGERATION SERVICES, INC. then asked if a representative ALL-TEMP REFRIGERATION SERVICES, INC. was present. There was no response.
Ms. Fitch stated that they were 5 months passed due, that 2 letters had been mailed to them and we have service on the Notice of Hearing and they have voluntarily surrendered their license and requested it be put in the status of In-active.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Gallo and seconded by Mr. Clouatre to accept the surrendered Commercial License Number 31407 held by ALL-TEMP REFRIGERATION SERVICES, INC. The motion carried unanimously.
CST Environmental, Inc. (CL #29791 & MRL #250094)
Administrative Hearing – Consider suspending or revoking the Louisiana commercial contractor’s license number 29791 and the mold remediation contractor’s license number 250094 held by CST Environmental, Inc. for reason, that on information and belief the qualifying party for your firm has terminated employment with your firm and no other qualifying party has qualified despite sixty (60) days elapsing, all according to Section 2156.1 of the Contractors’ Licensing Law and Section 103 of the Rules and Regulations of the Board.
Ms. Kris Fitch read the allegations against CST ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. then asked if a representative CST ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. was present. There was no response.
Ms. Fitch stated that they were 7 months passed due, that 2 letters had been mailed to them and we have service on the Notice of Hearing and they have voluntarily surrendered their license and requested it be put in the status of In-active.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Meredith and seconded by Mr. Gallo to accept the surrendered Commercial License Number 29791 and Mold Remediation License Number 250094 held by CST ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. The motion carried unanimously.
Deloach Corporation (CL #29661)
Administrative Hearing – Consider suspending or revoking the Louisiana contractor’s license number 29661 held by Deloach Corporation for reason, that on information and belief the qualifying party for your firm has terminated employment with your firm and no other qualifying party has qualified despite sixty (60) days elapsing, all according to Section 2156.1 of the Contractors’ Licensing Law and Section 103 of the Rules and Regulations of the Board.
Ms. Kris Fitch read the allegations against DELOACH CORPORATION then asked if a representative DELOACH CORPORATION was present. There was no response.
Ms. Fitch read a letter the Board had received from Deloach Corporation.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Graham and seconded by Mr. Gallo to revoke Commercial License Number 29661 held by DELOACH CORPORATION for not having a qualifying party. The motion carried unanimously.
Marine Electric, L.L.C. (CL #48794)
Administrative Hearing – Consider suspending or revoking the Louisiana contractor’s license number 48794 held by Marine Electric, L.L.C. for reason, that on information and belief the qualifying party for your firm has terminated employment with your firm and no other qualifying party has qualified despite sixty (60) days elapsing, all according to Section 2156.1 of the Contractors’ Licensing Law and Section 103 of the Rules and Regulations of the Board.
Ms. Kris Fitch read the allegations against MARINE ELECTRIC, L.L.C. then asked if a representative MARINE ELECTRIC, L.L.C. was present. There was no response.
Ms. Fitch stated that they were 7 months passed due, that 2 letters had been mailed to them and we have service on the Notice of Hearing and staff recommends revoke their license.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Weston and seconded by Mr. Gallo to give MARINE ELECTRIC, L.L.C. thirty (30) days to get a new qualifying party in place. If not done within the thirty (30) days their Commercial License Number 48794 will be revoked. The motion carried unanimously.
Renovation General Contractors, Inc. (CL #47062)
Administrative Hearing – Consider removing the classification of Building Construction from the Louisiana contractor’s license number 47062 held by Renovation General Contractors, Inc. for reason, that on information and belief the qualifying party for your firm has terminated employment with your firm and no other qualifying party has qualified despite sixty (60) days elapsing, all according to Section 2156.1 of the Contractors’ Licensing Law and Section 103 of the Rules and Regulations of the Board.
Ms. Kris Fitch read the allegations against RENOVATION GENERAL CONTRACTORS, INC. then asked if a representative RENOVATION GENERAL CONTRACTORS, INC. was present. There was no response.
Ms. Fitch stated that they were 4 months passed due, that 2 letters had been mailed to them and we have service on the Notice of Hearing, staff recommends just removing the Building Construction classification.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Weston and seconded by Mr. Gallo to remove the Building Construction classification from Commercial License Number 47062 held by RENOVATION GENERAL CONTRACTORS, INC. The motion carried unanimously.
Shamrock Management, L.L.C. (CL #49899)
Administrative Hearing – Consider suspending or revoking the Louisiana contractor’s license number 49899 held by Shamrock Management, L.L.C. for reason, that on information and belief the qualifying party for your firm has terminated employment with your firm and no other qualifying party has qualified despite sixty (60) days elapsing, all according to Section 2156.1 of the Contractors’ Licensing Law and Section 103 of the Rules and Regulations of the Board.
Ms. Kris Fitch read the allegations against SHAMROCK MANAGEMENT, L.L.C. then asked if a representative SHAMROCK MANAGEMENT, L.L.C. was present. Mr. William Kelly representing Shamrock Management, L.L.C. was present.
Mr. Kelly came to the stand, was sworn in.
Ms. Fitch stated that they were 14 months passed due, that 2 letters had been mailed to them and we had service on the both Notice of Hearings, staff recommends revoking their license.
Mr. Talbot questioned Mr. Kelly . Mr. Kelly responded
Mr. Weston made a statement to Mr. Kelly. Mr. Kelly responded.
Mr. Talbot made a statement to Mr. Kelly. Mr. Kelly responded.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Weston and seconded by Mr. Gallo to give SHAMROCK MANAGEMENT, L.L.C. thirty (30) days to get a new qualifying party in place. If not done within the thirty (30) days their Commercial License Number 49899 will be revoked. The motion carried unanimously.
Woods Restoration Services, LLC (CL #44089)
Administrative Hearing – Consider suspending or revoking the Louisiana contractor’s license number 44089 held by Woods Restoration Services, LLC for reason, that on information and belief the qualifying party for your firm has terminated employment with your firm and no other qualifying party has qualified despite sixty (60) days elapsing, all according to Section 2156.1 of the Contractors’ Licensing Law and Section 103 of the Rules and Regulations of the Board.
Ms. Kris Fitch read the allegations against WOODS RESTORATION SERVICES, LLC then asked if a representative WOODS RESTORATION SERVICES, LLC. was present. There was no response.
Ms. Fitch stated that they were 13 months passed due, that 2 letters had been mailed to them and we had service on the both Notice of Hearings, staff recommends revoking their license.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Weston and seconded by Mr. Graham to revoke Commercial License Number 44089 held by WOODS RESTORATION SERVICES, LLC for nothing have a qualifying party. The motion carried unanimously.
◙ Continuances - Compliance Hearing(s):
Toolcraft Machine & Tool (Unlicensed)
Continuance – Consider an alleged violation by Toolcraft Machine & Tool of the provisions of Louisiana R. S. 37:2150-2192, the Contractors’ Licensing Law, and in particular Section 2160 (A,1), and consideration of applicable penalties therein. This hearing is being called for reason that on information and belief, Toolcraft Machine & Tool, acted as a contractor to perform work on the Franke Beverage Systems, Inc. project in Ruston, Louisiana in the amount of $117,500.00 without possessing a Louisiana state contractor’s license.
Mrs. Bobbie Hughes stated that items B and C were related matter and could be heard together then Mrs. Hughes read the allegations against TOOLCRAFT MACHINE & TOOL and FRANKE BEVERAGE SYSTEMS, INC. then she read the Settlement Offer of $1,000.00 plus $500.00 administrative fees associated with these proceedings for a total of $1,500.00 submitted by Toolcraft Machine & Tool.
Then Ms. Hughes read the Settlement Offer of $3,525.00 plus $500.00 administrative fees associated with these proceedings for a total of $4,025.00 submitted by FRANKE BEVERAGE SYSTEMS, INC.
Mrs. Hughes gave a brief statement what happened in this matter.
Mr. Weston questioned Mr. McDuff. Mrs. Hughes responded.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Gallo and seconded by Mr. Fenet to accept the Settlement Offer of $1,000.00 plus $500.00 administrative fees associated with these proceedings for a total of $1,500.00 submitted by TOOLCRAFT MACHINE & TOOL. The motion carried unanimously.
Franke Beverage Systems, Inc. (Unlicensed)
Continuance – Consider an alleged violation by Franke Beverage Systems, Inc. of the provisions of Louisiana R. S. 37:2150-2192, the Contractors’ Licensing Law, and in particular Section 2160 (A,1), and consideration of applicable penalties therein. This hearing is being called for reason that on information and belief, Franke Beverage Systems, Inc., acted as a contractor to perform work on the Franke Beverage Systems, Inc. project in Ruston, Louisiana in the amount of $117,500.00 without possessing a Louisiana state contractor’s license.
Mrs. Bobbie Hughes stated that items B and C were related matter and could be heard together then Mrs. Hughes read the allegations against TOOLCRAFT MACHINE & TOOL and FRANKE BEVERAGE SYSTEMS, INC. then she read the Settlement Offer of $1,000.00 plus $500.00 administrative fees associated with these proceedings for a total of $1,500.00 submitted by Toolcraft Machine & Tool.
Then Ms. Hughes read the Settlement Offer of $3,525.00 plus $500.00 administrative fees associated with these proceedings for a total of $4,025.00 submitted by FRANKE BEVERAGE SYSTEMS, INC.
Mrs. Hughes gave a brief statement what happened in this matter.
Mr. Weston questioned Mr. McDuff. Mrs. Hughes responded.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Weston and seconded by Mr. Graham to accept the Settlement Offer of $3,525.00 plus $500.00 administrative fees associated with these proceedings for a total of $4,025.00 submitted by FRANKE BEVERAGE SYSTEMS, INC. The motion carried unanimously.
◙ Compliance Hearing(s):
JRDKS Construction, L.L.C. (CL #48339)
Administrative Hearing – Consider an alleged violation by JRDKS Construction, L.L.C. of Rules and Regulations Section 1111, and consideration of applicable penalties therein. This hearing is being called for reason on information and belief that, JRDKS Construction, L.L.C., was unable to provide bonding and insurance coverage as required by the proposal bid for the execution of the project(s).
Mrs. Bobbie Hughes stated that they could not get service on this Notice of Hearing, so this matter was continued until next month.
Envirotech Services, L.L.C. (CL #45470)
Administrative Hearing – Consider an alleged violation by Envirotech Services, L.L.C. of Rules and Regulations Section 1111, and consideration of applicable penalties therein. This hearing is being called for reason on information and belief that Envirotech Services, L.L.C., was unable to provide bonding and insurance coverage as required by the proposal bid for the execution of the project(s).
Mrs. Bobbie Hughes read the allegations against ENVIROTECH SERVICES, L.L.C. then asked if a representative of ENVIROTECH SERVICES, L.L.C. present. Mr. Lloyd Broussard representing Envirotech Services, L.L.C. was present.
Mr. Broussard came to the stand, was sworn in.
Mr. Meredith questioned Mrs. Hughes. Mrs. Hughes responded.
Mr. Hawthorne made a statement.
Mr. Broussard gave his statement then requested a continuance in this matter.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Weston and seconded by Mr. Holloway to give ENVIROTECH SERVICES, L.L.C. an extension until the April 15, 2010 Commercial Board Meeting. The motion carried unanimously with Mr. Graham recusing himself.
Picke Construction Corporation (CL #45733)
Administrative Hearing – Consider an alleged violation by Picke Construction Corporation of Rules and Regulations Section 1111, and consideration of applicable penalties therein. This hearing is being called for reason on information and belief that, Picke Construction Corporation was unable to provide bonding and insurance coverage as required by the proposal bid for the execution of the project(s).
Mrs. Bobbie Hughes stated that they could not get service on this Notice of Hearing, so this matter was continued until next month.
BENETECH, L.L.C. (CL #48544)
Administrative Hearing – Consider an alleged violation by BENETECH, L.L.C. of Rules and Regulations Section 1111, and consideration of applicable penalties therein. This hearing is being called for reason on information and belief that, BENETECH, L.L.C., was unable to provide bonding and insurance coverage as required by the proposal bid for the execution of the project(s).
Mrs. Bobbie Hughes read the allegations against BENETECH, L.L.C. then asked if a representative of BENETECH, L.L.C. present. Mr. Jason Cavignac and Mrs. Claire Easterling, Attornies representing Benetech, L.L.C. and Mr. William Bennett representing Benetech, L.L.C. were all present.
Mr. Meredith questioned Mrs. Hughes. Mrs. Hughes responded.
Attorney Cavignac and Attorney Easterling both came to the stand. Attorney Cavignac gave his statement.
Mr. Hawthorne called Brent Templet to the stand he was sworn in then Mr. Templet introduced himself and responded to Mr. Hawthorne’s questions.
Mr. Hawthorne requested that the Benetech, L.L.C. exhibit packet be entered into the record. Judge White asked Attorney Cavignac if he had any objections? Attorney Cavignac responded no. Judge White stated it would be accepted into the record.
Attorney Cavignac then questioned Mr. Templet. Mr. Templet responded.
Then Attorney Cavignac stated he had three (3) witnesses with him to testify today.
Mr. Talbot responded to Attorney Cavignac.
Mr. Talbot questioned Mr. William Bennett, Sr. Mr. William Bennett, Sr. responded.
Attorney Cavignac called Mr. Bennett’s son – William (Aaron) Bennett to the stand Mr. William Bennett was sworn in then introduced himself. Attorney Cavignac then questioned Mr. Bennett. Mr. Bennett responded.
Mr. Talbot asked Mr. Bennett if he was finished. Mr. Bennett responded yes.
Mr. Meredith asked Mr. Bennett if his company was seeking legal action against JRDKS. Mr. Bennett responded they are suing them, they also notified the state. The State office of Insurance Commissioner has it own statewide investigation. Several places inside of Louisiana and they found out all of the country these this company is selling bonds that are no good. The letter they received mentioned something about 150 victims of this.
Mr. Meredith then questioned to staff, why are we hearing this company and JRDKS is not here, hot hearing them.
Mrs. Hughes responded because we couldn’t not get service on JRDKS. The address that they have on file at the Licensing Board, they went to that address to hand serve the Notice of Hearing the office is empty. The found a couple of other addresses they went to those other addresses it seems they have disappeared.
Mr. Meredith asked Mrs. Hughes are they licensed?
Mrs. Hughes responded yes sir they are.
Mr. Meredith stated they need to do something about that don’t they.
Mr. Talbot asked if there were any other questions.
Mr. Lambert questioned Mr. Bennett if his records would show what he paid these people – Infinity? Attorney Cavignac stated amount he thinks in checks also. Mr. Bennett responded he thinks they submitted one of the invoices he wants to say it was over. . . .
Attorney Cavignac stated it was over $150,000.00.
Mr. Bennett stated not on just this project, on this project he thinks it was just $25,000.00 for the first payment on this bond. He doesn’t think they made the second payment because they didn’t get that far in the project.
Mr. Lambert asked if all of these jobs didn’t happen at one time, you must have had some idea you had a problem.
Attorney Cavignac responded that actually the problem, as they were paying for Bid Bonds and paying for the Performance Bongs at the Airport at the Jefferson Parish – these are all bids around the same time frame. So they were being accepted at the airport, so they paid for their bond.
When they have been hey accepted and under contract with Jefferson Parish School Board, so they paid for the bond. The put a deposit down when their were notified that they were apparently low bidders with the state and once their had a technical difficulty Infinity was saying hold on ,you don’t owe us any money until we get this cleaned up the bond until the bond is actually accepted. They would have owed them another payment on that bond. So they had every reason to believe that the bonds were good because of the fact that they been accepted prior to them working with Infinity and once they abolished themselves with Infinity the bonds were accepted in other markets in – inside of Louisiana.
Attorney Cavignac responded to Mr. Lambert stating they had a series of emails that he didn’t initially supply, but received the day before from Benetech that shows from September to October on into November the State was actually talking to George Black at Infinity trying to work out the problem, so everybody still thought there was still a license or residence issue, it was much later when they realized the guy was running a scam, they stopped using them once they figured it out.
Mr. Lambert stated he’s sure its a scam there, the charge is here, if you bid on a job and you cannot produce the proper insurance or bond then you are subject to having your license revoked or some scantion being put on you and that‘s what this Board’s charge is, to show whether you were inniocently taken advantage of, if you proved how much you paid and the time frame is makes a big difference, and he happens to know that at Marscanpy, the other side of the story is, that accepted bid when you bid and they gave you a contracts and a few months later, as the job was progressing, somebody made claims on the bonds and couldn’t get the money or couldn’t get some result out of it so they check the financial situation and found there was just a couple of lots in Texas. . . (let him finish) . . . that was security for like a 6 million job and the lot were not worth $5 hundred-thousand. A bunch of sub-contractors were depending on that guarantee, to know that they would get paid and one of them happened they ordered granite out of Italy that had to be cut and shipped in and he couldn’t stop that, the order was already in progress, so the airport had to settle that , but is a lot of complicating than just a simple accepting this testimony without having those facts answered for the Board, he thinks their duties need to be – why didn’t you get another – you couldn’t find another surety?
Mr. Bennett stated they actually did, in the case of the import with the notification came the bond company tried to take over the job, they sent a letter saying they wanted to take over the job, it was similar to the Jefferson Parish Board which was . . . .
Mr. Gallo questioned Mr. Bennett Infinity tried to. Mr. Bennett responded they sent a letter to the school- to both the school board and the airport saying we want to take the job away from Benetech and give it to another contractor, that was just again more theft and more fraud that they were doing. They delivered a letter from CNA Bonding that they could have re-bonded the job at the airport they application of the public bid law was that since their bid bonds was no good there was no contract, they couldn’t accept the bond, that’s what they told them.
Mr. Talbot ok – ok
Mr. Lambert stated one more then asked Mr. Bennett what is your connection with the company that did the Sheriff’s Office in St. Charles Parish? Those people work you for ah. . .
Mr. Bennett responded um
Mr. Talbot asked those people work for you.
Mr. Lambert stated St. Charles Parish.
Mr. Bennett responded that Bob Blackwelder who works for Parish Construction did work as – in place for Benetech, but he is not a part of their company or
Mr. Lambert asked Mr. Bennett was he part of the (inaudible)
Mr. Bennett stated he knows the owner of Parish Construction but he doesn’t work with him.
Mr. Lambert asked if he was part of the bid in St. Charles Parish.
Mr. Bennett responded no sir.
Mr. Gallo stated that most of the state’s specifications and others require the Bonding Company to be rated triple A rating. They didn’t raise that question at the time of the bid to your knowledge?
Mr. Bennett responded there were three (3) specific cases that you are talking about, the Airport, the Jefferson Parish School Board and the State. He thinks there are several Infinity companies listed on that A & M Rating. At one point they started getting concerned on their part they looked and found it wasn’t that Infinity that there must be multiple Infinity companies. That’s why it passed through.
Mr. Gallo responded that’s probably why it passed through. Mr. Bennett responded right.
Mr. Bennett stated prior to that and post to that. . .
Mr. Talbot instructed Mr. Bennett to hold one. Any other questions?
Mr. Meredith stated one (1) more question then asked Mr. Bennett after being made aware that Infinity was a problem, did your company attempt in any shape form or fashion to continue doing business with Infinity or to use them for any other bonds or any other on anything. Mr. Bennett responded no sir.
Mr. Meredith asked once you were notified, made aware that you had a bad apple you cut it down.
Mr. Bennett stated he’ll say to be perfectly clear once they knew that they where bad and they actually notified the everyone else. There was poor concern raised either by the state, initially that who initially raised it and working with Infinity and with the state if was actually a problem or not. Once it was clear that they were not acceptable, they didn’t’ try to bid any more work with them and post their relationship with Infinity. There is a sheet and sample letters they have they are acceptable for bonding with CNA Zurich and of the best related bonding companies out there who are currently under bid under contract with the Core of Engineers for $25 million dollars with work that is currently bonded without a partner just Benetech only, so they are viable and acceptable for multiple assurity companies.
Mr. Talbot responded ok – ok
Mr. Weston questioned Mr. Bennett who is the bonding company on the Core Project? Mr. Bennett responded it is either Zurich or CAN doesn’t remember exactly but it is one of those two (2).
Mr. Talbot asked what are the wishes of the Board, we can stop here, if you want more information?
Judge White stated there are some offering that Counsel has here.
Attorney Cavignac gave his closing statement.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Fenet and seconded by Mr. Holloway find BENETECH, L.L.C. not guilty. The motion carried unanimously with Mr. Graham recusing himself and Mr. Weston not voting on this matter.
JAROY CONSTRUCTION, INC. (CL #41036) & RL #87596)
Administrative Hearing – Consider an alleged violation by JAROY CONSTRUCTION, INC. of the provisions of Louisiana R.S. 37: 2158 (A) of the State of Louisiana Contractors’ Licensing Law, and in particular Paragraph 9, problems relating to the ability of the contractor, its qualifying party, or any of its principal owners or principal shareholders to engage in the business of contracting, as demonstrated by their prior contracting business experience and Louisiana R.S. 37:2158 (A) Paragraph 10, disqualification or debarment by any public entity.
Mrs. Bobbie Hughes read the allegations against JAROY CONSTRUCTION, INC. then asked if a representative of JAROY CONSTRUCTION, INC. was present. Mr. Lloyd Shields, Attorney representing Jaroy Construction, Inc. was present.
Attorney Shields came to the stand and introduced himself.
Judge White asked Attorney Shield if there will be any witnesses testifying?
Attorney Shield responded there will be.
Mrs. Hughes gave a brief summary regarding complaints they had received regarding this company.
Mr. Hawthorne called Mr. Brent Templet to the stand, he was sworn in.
Attorney Shields objected to people being here, stated they should give their statement now, don’t want to waive their rights.
Judge White responded to Attorney Shields.
Attorney Shields then gave his statement.
Mr. Talbot stated to Attorney Shields before you go any further as you saying you would prefer coming back next month, you would have more time then?
Attorney Shields responded yes sir that’s exactly what they requested.
Mr. Lambert questioned Attorney Shields what happens to all the jobs while another month goes by?
Attorney Shields responded Mr. Lambert Jaroy is operating, to give you two (2) examples, he’s looking at a letter dated March 15 which was written by another lawyer for Jaroy for this gentlemen who Mr. McGoy had spoken to Mr. Templet, who they just met and Mr. McGoy recounts back to Mr. Templet that telephone conversation, because Mr. McGoy who is a fine lawyer, fine gentlemen ask Mr. Templet what this is about, because Jaroy only had general allegations. Mr. Templet told Mr. McGoy the following
First – this is Mr. McGoy talking about to Mr. Templet you stated there’s been a debarment procedure in Jefferson Parish against Jaroy.
Mr. Talbot asked Mr. Hawthorne to come forward, to visit with him a second.
Mr. Weston stated Mr. Chairman, not to cut Mr. Shields short, good seeing you, but he would like to give you the thirty (30) days requested. . .
Attorney Shields stated to Judge White about the Administrative Procedures Act.
Mr. Talbot stated to Attorney Shields you said you needed thirty (30) days, now your saying you need something else?
Attorney Shields stated yes sir they would like to be in compliance with the Administrative Procedures Act, he’s sorry but he’s taking the opportunity, if you want him to sit down and go away he will. But while they are here, they would like the compliance with the Act so they will be better prepared in thirty (30) days to do this.
Judge White asked Attorney Shields to site the statute to the Act he was referring to then Judge White stated he has the Act. Attorney Shields responded ye sir that would be that would be RS 49 (Section 955,B), then Attorney Shields read that information to the Board Members, audience and staff.
Judge White then responded back to Attorney Shields, read the statute then asking Attorney Shields if they are making applications
Attorney Shields responded they sought it in written several days ago.
Judge White continues to read the statute. Then Judge White asked Attorney Shields if he is alleging the statement in the Agenda today is not a more definite statement.
Attorney Shields responded to Judge White.
Mr. Lambert stated to Mr. Talbot that he was asking that question because a lot of jobs are shut down somewhere or cease and desist orders on them, are the jobs safe for this outcome. We’ve already voted.
Mr. Talbot stated to Mr. Lambert he understood,
Mr. Lambert stated they had already voted,
Mr. Talbot responded good discussion, good question, after talking with Mr. Hawthorne he thought it would be appropriate to give them another thirty (30) days.
Mr. Lambert responded that’s fine.
Mr. Talbot responded being that their attorney asked for the thirty (30) days.
Mr. Lambert responded it’s the public’s work out there that is being halted another thirty (30) days.
Attorney Shields responded to Mr. Lambert saying that would be happy to meet with the Board’s staff, with the Board’s inspectors because there is a lot of disinformation which they are prepared to prove today, but they’ll be happy to meet with them right now or any other day.
Mr. Lambert responded no later, he thinks it would be a good idea to bring the staff up-to-date what they are gonna do in this interim period time, so they know the jobs that people have are being properly manned or the buildings are safe or it is not going to deteriorate for the thirty (30) days.
Attorney Shields responded to Mr. Lambert, yes sir they will do that.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Weston and seconded by Mr. Lambert to give JAROY CONSTRUCTION, INC. a thirty (30) day extension. This matter was continued until next month. The motion carried unanimously.
Batten & Shaw, Inc. (CL #28994)
Administrative Hearing – Consider an alleged violation by Batten & Shaw, Inc. of the provisions of Louisiana R. S. 37:2150-2192, the Contractors’ Licensing Law, and in particular Section 2158 (A,4), and consideration of applicable penalties therein. This hearing is being called for reason that on information and belief, Batten & Shaw, Inc., entered into a contract with an unlicensed contractor to perform work on the New Addition Teche Regional Clinic project in Morgan City, Louisiana in an amount in excess of $50,000.00.
Mrs. Bobbie Hughes stated that items F and G were related and could be heard together then Mrs. Hughes read the allegations against BATTEN & SHAW, INC. and NRC then asked if a representative of BATTEN & SHAW, INC. and NRC were present.
Mr. Adam Clune representing Batten & Shaw, Inc. and Mr. Danny Shaw and Mr. Mike Ralston representing NRC were all present.
Mr. Clune, Mr. Shaw and Mr. Ralston all came to the stand, each was sworn in.
Mr. Ralston then gave his statement.
Mr. Weston questioned Mr. Ralston. Mr. Ralston responded.
Mr. Adam then gave his statement.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Meredith and seconded by Mr. Graham to accept the guilty plea of BATTEN & SHAW, INC. The motion carried unanimously.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Weston and seconded by Mr. Lambert to assess BATTEN & SHAW, INC. a fine of $1,000.00 plus $500.00 administrative fees associated with these proceedings for a total of $1,500.00. The motion carried unanimously.
NRC (Unlicensed)
Administrative Hearing – Consider an alleged violation by NRC of the provisions of Louisiana R. S. 37:2150-2192, the Contractors’ Licensing Law, and in particular Section 2160 (A,1), and consideration of applicable penalties therein. This hearing is being called for reason that on information and belief, NRC, acted as a contractor to perform work on the New Addition Teche Regional Clinic project in Morgan City, Louisiana in the amount of $214,886.00 without possessing a Louisiana state contractor’s license.
Mrs. Bobbie Hughes stated that items F and G were related and could be heard together then Mrs. Hughes read the allegations against BATTEN & SHAW, INC. and NRC then asked if a representative of BATTEN & SHAW, INC. and NRC were present.
Mr. Adam Clune representing Batten & Shaw, Inc. and Mr. Danny Shaw and Mr. Mike Ralston representing NRC were all present.
Mr. Clune, Mr. Shaw and Mr. Ralston all came to the stand, each was sworn in.
Mr. Ralston then gave his statement.
Board Member questioned Mr. Ralston. Mr. Ralston responded.
Mr. Adam then gave his statement.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Meredith and seconded by Mr. Graham to accept the guilty plea of NRC. The motion carried unanimously.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Weston and seconded by Mr. Fenet to assess NRC a fine of $1,000.00 plus $500.00 administrative fees associated with these proceedings for a total of $1,500.00. The motion carried unanimously.
EPCO CONSTRUCTION, INC. (CL #45233)
Administrative Hearing – Consider an alleged violation by EPCO CONSTRUCTION, INC. of the provisions of Louisiana R.S. 37: 2158 (A) of the State of Louisiana Contractors’ Licensing Law, and in particular Paragraph 9, problems relating to the ability of the contractor, its qualifying party, or any of its principal owners or principal shareholders to engage in the business of contracting, as demonstrated by their prior contracting business experience.
Mrs. Bobbie Hughes read the allegations against EPCO CONSTRUCTION, INC. then Mrs. Hughes asked if a representative of EPCO CONSTRUCTION, INC. was present. Mr. David Epperley was present.
Mrs. Hughes stated as a little bit of background, field staff has received numerous complaints against this particular company and based upon those complaints and other problems through an investigation they felt like we needed to present this information to the Board based upon his contracting experience.
Mr. Epperley came to the stand, was sworn in then introduced himself as David Epperley of Epco Construction, Owner and Qualifying Party.
Judge White asked Mr. Epperley how he was pleading? Mr. Epperley stated Deny (Not Guilty).
Mr. Hawthorne stated, Mr. Chairman in the way of orientation, Epco has a Commercial and a Residential License. The matters about which the investigation was about were all residential matters, but because of the great number it was determined by the staff to bring this matter here today.
Mr. Talbot asked if they had met – I’m sorry, your last name.
Mr. Epperley responded Epperley.
Mr. Talbot asked did we meet before, have you been up here before?
Mr. Epperley responded yes sir.
Mr. Talbot asked like a couple months ago?
Mr. Epperley responded a couple months ago they had – had a judgment on a supplier that was rendered and they’ve taken care of that.
Mr. Talbot responded ok, he’s sorry Mr. Hawthorne.
Mr. Hawthorne responded no problem . . . then stated the staff, the Board would like to call Lynwood Allemore to the stand.
Mr. Allemore came to the stand he was sworn in then Mr. Allemore introduced himself and told his title.
Then Mr. Hawthorne asked Mr. Allemore with regard to his job duties, did he have an opportunity to investigate and look into complaints about Epco Construction, Inc.
Mr. Allemore stated correct.
Mr. Hawthorne then began to review the EPCO Construction, Inc. exhibit packet with Mr. Allemore and asked him to identify certain exhibits in it.
Mr. Allemore responded.
Mr. Hawthorne stated that there are nine (9) separate investigations or complaints that you considered.
Mr. Allemore stated that’s nine (9) of them, right.
Mr. Hawthorne asked Mr. Allemore if he had investigated these complaints about the performance of Epco on these contracts?
Mr. Allemore stated correct.
Mr. Hawthorne asked Mr. Allemore what he found during his investigation?
Mr. Allemore responded what he found during their investigation– at each home listed in this exhibit packet.
Mr. Allemore requested that Mr. Charlie Ullo came forward to the stand then asked Judge White to swear Mr. Ullo in and asked him to identify himself.
Mr. Ullo stated Charles Ullo, Investigator for the Contractor’s Board. Then Mr. Ullo stated what he found, what work was done and/or who he spoke to during his investigation into the homeowner’s complaints involving Epco Construction.
Mr. Talbot asked Mr. Ullo if this was the same lady that paid the hundred thousand dollars?
Mr. Ullo responded a hundred and five thousand, a year ago.
Mr. Talbot stated he needed some help from the Judge, they said, he said, we said, then asked if there are any judgment against him or is this, what are we gonna talk about today?
Mr. Ullo stated it has been a year the homeowner paid them the entire cost of the job up front and put it with them to take care of it. In that eleven and a half (11 ½) months, like he said 23rd of next months makes a year that the homeowner gave them the check and approximately the dollar amount of work that Epco performed.
Mr. Hawthorne stated to Mr. Talbot if he could address your question, there are no judgments that will go into evidence today, what we have is seven (7) separate complaints by homeowners against this particular contractor.
Mr. Lambert asked Mr. Chairman, we are charged with evaluating whether this man is . . .
Mr. Meredith stated performing as a contractor.
Mr. Lambert stated performing as a legitimate contractor with all the principals and good character and honor and we have last month, he was before us with about three (3) or four (4) judgment, whether they got paid or not he doesn’t know, but his license was to be revoked if those judgments weren’t taken care of by thirty (30) days and then at that time we didn’t take this up, because it wasn’t the charge, but now it is the charge and all this is the rate on whether or not he is a competent contractor.
Mr. Talbot asked do we know if all those judgments have been handled, Mr. Hawthorne?
Mr. Hawthorne stated he does not know that, that’s not part of what was set for hearing today.
Mr. Talbot then stated his question is . . .
Mr. Lambert stated we can asked if a witness, we can asked
Mr. Talbot stated he would rather ask someone on our end of the business.
Mr. Lambert stated he is under oath if he don’t tell the truth to us . . .
Mr. Talbot asked if Mr. Epperley had paid all the judgments.
Mr. Epperley responded yes sir.
Mr. Talbot asked have they all been handled.
Mr. Epperley responded yes sir.
Mr. Talbot asked is there is a chance that one (1) of them is still out there?
Mr. Epperley responded no sir, there were only two (2) and they were for very small amounts, he took care of them immediately, soon as he got done here.
Mr. Lambert asked Mr. Epperley if he had submitted that proof to us?
Mr. Talbot asked Mr. Epperley did he submit something or someone?
Mr. Epperley responded yes sir.
Judge White stated to Mr. Epperley. . . satisfy of Judgment that you can provide?
Mr. Epperley stated that’s right, he forwarded it on to the Board by email and copies and he did receive Mrs. Deborah Irwin had sent him a message that she did receive and everything was fine.
Mr. Talbot said ok
Mr. Allemore asked Mr. Chairman, can he say something?
Mr. Talbot stated to hold on a second, hold on a second, he just wants to make sure the Board was listening to what the inspectors were saying and again . . .
Mr. Meredith stated he has a question for his gentlemen.
Mr. Talbot asked Mr. Allemore if he was finished or did he need to continue?
Mr. Allemore stated they have more cases, you questioned if we have any judgments against him, these people that hired Epco they don’t have any money to hire any lawyers, they went to the Attorney General’s Office and the Attorney General’s Office sent them to us to investigate and we did. They have lawsuits against him, he has Mr. Gregory Carter and in December of 2008, 2008, we’re in 2010 now. . .
Mr. Talbot commented what these folks are here for and didn’t know where Mr. Allemore was going with his testimony.
Mr. Allemore said ok then stated he has homeowner’s here
Mr. Talbot responded ok and against that is just a statement that was made
Mr. Allemore stated the reason why they don’t have any judgment, because they don’t have any monies to hire a lawyer, they have to go to special services.
Mr. Talbot asked if there was anything else the Board Member wanted to hear from Mr. Allemore or Mr. Ullo.
Mr. Meredith stated not from them, he has questions for this gentleman.
Mr. Talbot stated to hold their thoughts a second
Mr. Talbot then instructed Mr. Meredith to go ahead
Mr. Meredith asked Mr. Epperley how much work, let’s say you work on houses, how many houses are you participating in at the present time either have a contract with the owner, have a job, maybe even without a written contract, got work on-going, jobs that you are gonna do, anything under contracting, anything that you are involved in?
Mr. Epperley stated he has approximately . . .
Mr. Meredith stated unfinished . . .
Mr. Epperley stated unfinished, contracts in hand as well, that haven’t even started yet
Mr. Meredith well this is contract or whether this is . . . .
Mr. Epperley responded fifty-five (55) or sixty (60)
Mr. Meredith asked Mr. Epperley if he was in the process of fifty-five (55) projects, we have six (6) or eight (8) complaints here but there is fifty –five (55) projects out there you are involved in.
Mr. Epperley responded yes sir and if he may add something in the last four and a half (4 ½) – five (5) years, they have completed between four (4) and five (5) hundred homes. Between renovations and new builds, he has don’t in excess of fifteen (15) hundred roofs, small projects and each homeowner, each contract, each home are all different situations. You have obviously different building methods, but you have different funding sources, you have different ways of obviously the individuals, the homeowners that they’ve dealt with, each one of these cases and complaints to the individuals behind him . . . he has filed suite. He has an argument for each and every thing that they’ve done, but he does believe that at the end of the day they have always been willing to. . . to care and find a way to get through with their projects.
One (1) of the complaints in here, is from a lady, Mrs. Connor and it was a difficult project, they change their minds quite a bit, but they got through it, we got a letter of recommendation, we still go back, if she needs a light bulb changed, we go take care of it for her and they are on this complaint, but actually they have a letter of recommendation that he did send to the Board. Now they do have several projects that do have challenges and they are always willing to work those out and if. . .
Mr. Talbot asked Mr. Meredith did you get the point?
Mr. Meredith responded he got it a long time ago.
Mr. Talbot asked any other questions, Mr. Lambert
Mr. Lambert responded let us continue and put our case on and any of the witnesses.
Mr. Talbot asked Mr. Hawthorne if he wanted to a hear
Mr. Hawthorne stated and we were talking about the Candy Carroll case, a hundred, five thousand dollar
Mr. Allemore responded yes . .
Then Mr. Hawthorne continued to review the Epco Construction exhibit packet with Mr. Allemore and had him identify certain items.
Then Mr. Hawthorne requested that the Epco Construction, Inc. exhibit packet be entered into the record. Judge White asked Mr. Epperley if he objected to anything in the exhibit packet? Mr. Epperley responded no then Judge White stated this item was accepted into the record.
Mr. Talbot made a statement to Mr. Allemore.
Mr. Allemore stated there were homeowners present today to make a statement, if the Board would allow them to speak
Mr. Hawthorne asked Mr. Allemore if he had investigated these complaints?
Mr. Allemore said yes.
Mr. Hawthorne said to Judge White, at the point, they would offer and file into the record, Exhibit 1-10.
Judge White asked Mr. Epperley if he had any legal objection to the introduction of this document into evidence, to be considered by the Board? Mr. Epperley responded no sir. Judge White stated it would be admitted.
Mr. Hawthorne stated they would tender the witness.
Judge White asked Mr. Epperley if he had any questions he wanted to ask either of the investigators?
Mr. Epperley responded not at this time.
Mr. Talbot asked what are the wishes of the Board?
Mr. Allemore asked if he could add something? They also have two (2) new complaints that came in last week, he has three (3) of them that came in two (2) weeks ago, he never got a chance to investigate them, he has some homeowners here that would like to make a brief statement, if you want to hear, we would appreciate it, they came all the way from New Orleans to be here, they have been waiting for two (2) years or three (3) years to get some kind of satisfaction from some agency in the State of Louisiana.
Mr. Talbot responded to Mr. Allemore that he doesn’t mean to cut him off, but they need to get through these hearings then asked what were the wishes of the Board?
Mr. Lambert asked Mr. Talbot is they were finished with their case?
Mr. Talbot said yes
Mr. Lambert stated he thinks the Board should let each one have a brief statement. And we’ll take action.
Mr. Talbot stated to the homeowners to please – please make your statement as brief as possible and direct.
HOMEOWNER #1
Mr. Ernest Thibodeaux, house at 4744 Feliciana Drive, Gentilly, LA. Mr. Thibodeaux came to the stand, was sworn in then he introduced himself then stated he entered into a contract with Epco in May of last year (2009). The told what was going on with the construction of his house.
Mr. Thibodeaux spoke about liens placed on his property, relating to Epco not paying their subcontractors.
Mr. Talbot asked Mr. Thibodeaux you paid him? Mr. Thibodeaux responded he paid him that’s correct.
Mr. Talbot asked how much do you pay him? Mr. Thibodeaux responded two hundred and thirty-four thousand dollars.
Mr. Graham asked Mr. Thibodeaux if that was the whole amount? Mr. Thibodeaux responded no that is not the whole amount, the whole amount of $312.
Mr. Graham asked Mr. Thibodeaux who was approving the payments to you, whose telling you – you owe what when you get ready to pay him or are you just taking his word or is some body?
Mr. Thibodeaux responded based on draws, when the framing and HV and the plumbing and all that was done it was all roughed in, but the people was never paid.
Mr. Talbot stated the subcontractor. Mr. Thibodeaux responded the subcontractor – that’s correct and he knew nothing of the liens or whatever.
Mr. Fenet asked Mr. Thibodeaux if the draws were for certain things, such. Mr. Thibodeaux responded that’s correct. Mr. Fenet said now you are finding out that these people that did your plumbing – basically subcontractor has not been paid. Mr. Thibodeaux responded that’s correct.
Mr. Fenet asked Mr. Thibodeaux if the plumbing was done ok to his satisfaction? Mr. Thibodeaux stated well it is roughed in – that’s all it is.
Mr. Fenet asked Mr. Thibodeaux if there were any problems with the work? Mr. Thibodeaux that it was not completed neither is the HVAC or none of that other stuff.
Mr. Dupuy stated that this might be misappropriation of funds law and there is a civil penalty for that.
Mr. Hawthorne instructed Judge White that there was another witness that needed to be sworn in.
Mr. Epperley asked if he could interrupt? Mr. Talbot said no you can’t interrupt, you had a say. . .
Judge White stated that Mr. Epperley was asking for a time for him to confront these witnesses, Mr. Chairman, with all due respect I think he does get an opportunity to ask them questions.
Judge White then instructed homeowner #2 to go ahead.
HOMEOWNER #2
Mr. Joey May, house at 1320 Hickory Avenue, Harahan, LA. Mr. May came to the stand, was sworn in then he introduced himself then stated him and his wife signed a contract with Epco Construction for the amount of $260,000.00. We
have since given him $114,000.00. Along the way they found out the started building the house with the wrong set of plans. It was suppose to be a block pour, instead it went monotypic pour. They didn’t even rough in the plumbing before they started the foundation, so now he’s gonna have to do the plumbing on it. Since, he guesses once he (Mr. Epperley) found out they were coming up here he (Mr. Epperley) has now filed a suit against Mr. May’s wife for defamation, slander and lose of revenue to keep her from talking, that’s why she isn’t up here talking right now. Because she has to go to court for that. Also, they have given him $114 and once Mr. May found out that he (Mr. Epperley) had threaten liens he fired him, told him to get off the property. He owes my framer, my AC man he owes the guy that did the front porch. Then he wrote a bad check to Door-To-Door, for four (4) months that check was bad, six (6) months, finally the Attorney General was on his butt and he just went in and made the check good just recently and that was a bad check that even wasn’t just done, so Door-To-Door has been on their behinds for a while. AC man has called Mr. May daily wanting his money, the frame calls Mr. May daily wanting his money. You got over $20,000.00 that wasn’t been paid and he gonna say that’s because Mr. May fired him. That’s way he’s not finishing the job there is not way Mr. May was gonna let him continue to work. After he had experts go in there and see the shoddy work, he is glad he did fire him.
Judge White asked Mr. Hawthorne if he had any questions for Mr. May? Mr. Hawthorne stated no.
Judge White instructed Mr. Epperley to keep it brief then asked him if he wanted to question Mr. May?
Mr. Epperley asked Mr. May for your knowledge who set the payment schedule for his home?
Mr. May stated excuse him.
Mr. Epperley asked Mr. May again, do you know who set the payment schedule for his home?
Mr. May responded yes they were on the repeative loss program, Solution did.
Mr. Epperley asked Mr. May, at the time when you released Epco Construction had a $47,000.00 draw been approved from Solutions to Epco?
Mr. May responded yes, because they continue to work just to keep you on the job, it had been approved. Not on, not what work was done, but it was approved by us telling them to go ahead and give it to you’ll so they could keep you’ll going until they found out what was going on then they pulled it and told them do not to give them any money.
Mr. Epperley asked Mr. May didn’t Walton and Solution both approve that they had reached a satisfactory completion point to get that draw?
Mr. May responded they may have said that just to continue the draws, but after them themselves went in and investigated you can see in the report what was done.
Mr. Epperley asked and the report was completed after they had been fired and been off the property.
Mr. May responded that’s correct, so they didn’t do any more after that, so what their report is you see the report.
Mr. Epperley asked Mr. May the check that they wrote to Door-To-Door did you notice that on the check it was an agreement based on receiving payment that they would deposit the check after they (Epco) had received payment, not just merely a check. Did you ever see that, the documentation on that?
Mr. May responded no, he just knows you wrote a bad check.
Judge White asked Mr. Epperley if there was anything else?
Mr. Epperley responded no sir.
Judge White asked Mr. Hawthorne? Mr. Hawthorne responded no sir.
Judge White instructed Mr. May to step down then asked Mr. Epperley if he wanted to ask any questions of Mr. Thibodeaux?
Mr. Epperley responded yes please,
Judge White called Mr. Thibodeaux back to the stand and instructed him he was still under oath then instructed Mr. Epperley to keep it brief.
Mr. Epperley asked Mr. Thbodeaux how many contractors did you have on your project before they arrived?
Mr. Thibodeaux responded one (1).
Mr. Epperley asked Mr. Thibodeaux have, can you recall any of the stop work order that they had, based on the original bill that they had nothing to do with what Mr. Thibodeaux observed of that?
Mr. Thibodeaux responded he called one (1) stop order, which was eight (8) days.
Mr. Epperley asked Mr. Thibodeaux, eight (8) days? Mr. Thibodeaux responded that’s correct.
Mr. Epperley asked Mr. Thibodeaux per the contract, it states that he is suppose to supply and hold builders risks throughout the entire project because this was a project that another builder had been on before them. Then Mr. Epperley asked Mr. Thibodeaux if he had that builder’s risk policy?
Mr. Thibodeaux stated no he does not that Mr. Epperley never mentioned anything about a builder risk policy until he approaches Mr. Epperley about the four (4) liens on his property then you decided to pick up something in the contact that you could use against Mr. Thibodeaux. You never approached Mr. Thibodeaux anything about the builder risk policy before this, before the last couple of weeks.
Mr. Epperley stated they knew one (1) of the liens was provided from the mechanical contractor that did the plumbing and the HVAC. Then asked Mr. Thibodeaux if he saw the report that Mr. Epperley submitted to Mr. Thibodeaux from a third party showing what the HVAC contractor had done through the work he had performed?
Mr. Thibodeaux responded he saw something that Mr. Epperley drew up, Mr. Thibodeaux didn’t know who made this report.
Mr. Epperley through the report and picture that you see, would you agree that much of that work was not satisfactory?
Mr. Thibodeaux responded no he does not
Mr. Epperley asked if he would say that – that work would be satisfactory?
Mr. Thibodeaux responded no he didn’t say it was satisfactory either, all he saw was the report that Mr. Epperley made up. He doesn’t know where it came from or who it came from. He spoke to the HVAC people, they said to this point you have not given them anything. They have been trying to get in touch with you for seven (7) months and you have been ignoring them.
Mr. Epperley stated that was all, no further questions of Mr. Thibodeaux.
HOMEOWNER #3
Mrs. Rhonda Edmudson, house at 6601 Canal Blvd., New Orleans, LA. Mrs. Edmudson came to the stand, was sworn in then she introduced herself then stated he came in contact with Epco Construction Company one (1) year ago on March 27th at a Home and Garden Show. She has documentation, day by day what has gone on regarding her home/property and a lot of pictures. Her house is at a stand still, she paid the roofer and bought the needed supplies. She lives in Lakeview, she had ten (10) feet of water in her house, it is a three (3) story house, 6,000 square feet.
Mr. Hawthorne questioned Mrs. Edmudson. Mrs. Edmudson responded.
Judge asked Mr. Epperley if he wanted to question Mrs. Edmudson? Mr. Epperley said no, he would wait for a statement.
HOMEOWNER #4
Mr. Gerado Pampin, Jr., house at 612 Orienne Street, Metairie, LA. Mr. Pampin came to the stand, was sworn in then stated he was a retired from the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Department, Lieutenant, 30 years and 3 months.
Mr. Hawthorne questioned Mr. Pampin. Mr. Pampin responded.
Mr. David Epperley then gave his statement on each job and what is the status of what work was done and what work was left to do.
Mr. Talbot asked Judge White to move this forward so they could finish.
Judge White asked Mr. Epperley to sum up his statement within 2 minutes.
Mr. Meredith asked Mr. Epperley how many new jobs does he currently have? Mr. Epperley responded about 55-60 jobs on-going.
Mr. Meredith asked to Mr. Epperley if he understands that this Board is here to protect the public. Mr. Epperley said yes sir.
Mr. Meredith stated to Mr. Epperley, the public is sitting here, two (2) things - #1 is your months behind on their projects, you have been pre-paid, there is people out there that you didn’t paid and you have been pre-paid. This Board has to look at these things and your coming up here today saying I’m a good contractor and we’ve got the general public saying not only you behind, not only did you not accomplish the work, but you did shoddy work for the work you did do and they have pictures and testimony to prove it. If you were an airplane pilot, your plane would have already crash, now their question as a contractor’s Board is you’re claiming to be a contractor and your plane has crashed, how are you gonna pick up the pieces. But to staff we’ve got a problem here is the gentlemen tell the Board he has 55 on-going, if we revoke him and put him out of business what about the rest of the general public that he has already Committed to.
Judge White asked Mr. Epperley if he had anything he wanted to say, briefly before the Board acts on this matter.
Mr. Epperley stated oh absolutely, please allow him to go through this and touch on a couple of points then Mr. Epperley proceeded to give his statement on each home.
Mr. Talbot said he would – he would.
Mr. Meredith stated that is a big concern for him.
Mr. Talbot responded to Mr. Meredith, if the Board allows him to continue to operate the way he has been operating, unless there is someone you brought here today that is gonna say you do a good job, are they here, is there someone in the audience?
Mr. Epperley responded no sir.
Mr. Talbot stated he thinks the worst thing the Board could do is allow him to continue in the construction business.
Mr. Meredith asked about what the 55 people he is out there.
Mr. Lambert stated well the Board has to face it sooner or later and it is gonna get worse
Mr. Epperley stated no sir it won’t he can promise the Board he cake made this right.
Judge White told Mr. Epperley to stand by and let the Board have their discussion.
Mr. Lambert stated he feels for all these people, including this guy, but the Board can’t let him go on like this anymore. Just here the witnesses that were here was almost of half million dollars, it seems like you got way over a million dollars worth of exposure out there.
Mr. Epperley responded to Mr. Lambert that they can make the argument, they can show, they can show different parts of it, it is not that cut and dry there is an issue and yes he is embarrassed in that, there should not been an issue and he, we all shouldn’t be doing this today, he has an obligation to take care of his clients.
Mr. Dupuy stated he thinks we are only dealing with his Commercial Building License here, is that right? We’re dealing with the whole thing.
Mr. Weston stated it is residential
Mr. Lambert stated they are in charge of the whole thing
Mr. Dupuy stated to Mr. Epperley he’s gotta tell you man, he’s gotta tell you man, when you’ve got people filing liens against you and your home and your property, that’s as bad as it gets.
Mr. Weston stated let him asked Mr. Chairman, this gentlemen was before us a month or two ago, what for?
Ms. Kris Fitch read responded for a Judgment Hearing and was given Fifteen (15) days to pay and it was on residential and commercial and he has paid both of those.
Mr. Fenet asked Mr. Epperley he has a question on the Carroll House, do you know how many lawsuits are against you right now?
Mr. Epperley responded suits against us?
Mr. Fenet stated lawsuits against your company?
Mr. Epperley responded there were three (3) or four (4).
Mr. Fenet asked Mr. Epperley right now – on-going?
Mr. Epperley said yes sir, right now they have two (2) arbitration cases and three (3) or four (4) suits.
Mr. Fenet asked Mr. Epperley about the Carroll case, 78 year old lady and her husband, in this contact why did you require this lady to pay you in full before you started this job, $105,000.00, a 78 year old lady?
Mr. Epperley responded right – him and his brother discussed it and this is one that she wanted to give them the money – this is gonna sound nuts he knows, because she was afraid her family might need it or someone might need it. They were listed here, to date he has spent $31,000.00 on what they have done. The outside is falling off they are trying to figure out what to do, can they let the volunteers do the outside siding and let Epco move onto the mechanicals, but if they do that, it would not be dried in. Do they want Epco to take some of the money and do the outside siding then see what is left for the mechanicals to finish.
Mr. Weston stated that Mr. Lambert would like to make a motion.
Mr. Weston stated he would like to know specifically Mr. Thibodeaux, we will use you as an example, what happens if the Board pulls this man’s license today, what happens to your
house?
Mr. Thibodeaux responded it won’t get done, he knows that, like he said his house in his opinion is only 50% complete, if the Board pulls his license, he guesses he will have to get a lawyer and sue him.
Mr. Weston asked Mr. Thibodeaux if he was ready for that?
Mr. Thibodeaux responded if he has to, yes
Mr. Weston stated Mr. Lambert‘s got a motion.
Mr. Talbot asked Mr. Thibodeaux if he wanted Mr. Epperley to come back and work at his house?
Mr. Thibodeaux responded really . . . . he wants, he does . . . he’s got Mr. Thibodeaux’s money, he has Mr. Thibodeaux’s money so he is in a bind here, you know.
Mr. Lambert responded they cannot let this guy go on letting him get other people’s money and not doing the work.
Mr. Meredith stated just to offer he is just thinking here, what about some type of restricted probation to where, if the homeowners feel like they need him to come out and finish that project, they have already spent the homeowner’s money . . . with supervised probation.
Mr. Weston stated they (the homeowners in the audience) are all shaking their heads no, including the lady who can’t.
Mr. Weston stated Mr. Lambert has a motion.
Mr. Talbot asked Mr. Lambert if he had a motion?
Mr. Lambert stated in his heart, as much as he hates to do this and how many people are gonna get hurt, they are already hurt and this guy is not gonna finish, it is gonna be a worse disaster.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Lambert and seconded by Mr. Weston to find EPCO CONSTRUCTION, INC. guilty and to immediately revoke their license, based on the information the Board heard today. The motion carried unanimously with Mr. Gallo recusing himself.
Ms. Fitch stated to Mr. Weston that the Board that they needed to do their finding first – motions to find him guilty.
Mr. Weston stated ok – then told Mr. Lambert he needed to find him guilty first.
Mr. Weston stated to Mr. Lambert that he needs to find him guilty first.
Ms. Fitch stated to Mr. Lambert that he needs to make his finding first, motion to
Mr. Holloway asked hasn’t the case been submitted?
Mr. Lambert responded yes its time.
Judge White made a comment (inaudible) . . . . . . .
Mr. Lambert said he moves that based on the hearing that the Board has heard today, that he is guilty of not being a capable contractor and in that respect, he moved that the Board revoke his license.
Mr. Weston stated he seconded the request.
Mr. Gallo recusing himself from voting.
Mr. Talbot instructed Mrs. Mizell to note that Mr. Gallo recused himself.
Mrs. Mizell acknowledged Mr. Talbot’s request.
Mr. Talbot stated any questions or discussion, to please vote.
Mr. Joes stated he would like to offer a substitute motion then stated he understands that the staff wanted to bring this directly to the Commercial Board without going through the Residential and the Residential Committee they would have heard all of these cases, one at a time, so they could have flushed it out. His substitute motions Because of the severity of what’s going on and the 55 or more homeowners that could be impacted and millions and millions of dollars for these homeowners is to put this guy on a structured supervision. He thinks they need to call a big meeting of all of these people because it is going to be a major . . . . . .
A SUBSTITUTE MOTION was made by Mr. Jones and seconded by Mr. Meredith to put EPCO CONSTRUCTION, INC. on a structured supervision plan.
Mr. Talbot stated he knows Mr. Jones, he can’t second his motion, he can’t even vote, but he thinks that is not a good idea.
Mr. Lambert stated no, the Board can’t go taking over jobs and supervising this fellow, they would go crazy doing that, then the Board would be liable for what he does wrong.
Mr. Talbot stated they don’t want to do that then stated let’s see if Mr. Jones get a second to his motion.
Mr. Meredith stated he thinks Mr. Jones’ point, his thinking is. . .
Mr. Talbot stated no, he understands, good motion, let’s keep. . . .
Mr. Meredith stated what about these other 55 people that he is under contract with that maybe satisfactory, what are they gonna do tomorrow when the Board puts this guy out of business, what is their position, that is what Mr. Jones is expressing.
Discussion between several Board Members (Inaudible).
Mr. Epperley stated gentlemen please,
Mr. Talbot asked if there is any more discussion – do they have a second for Mr. Jones’ motion?
Mr. Talbot are we going back to Mr. Lambert’s motion.
Mr. Meredith stated he guesses he’ll second Mr. Jones’ motion . . . it is not going to fly, what do you’ll think your raising hands
Discussion between several Board Members. Inaudible
Mr. Ullo responded he was just issued a category to raised houses. . .
Mr. Lambert we didn’t approve of that . . .
Mr. Allemore state if he gots 55 to -60 houses going on right now, he’d like to know, he would like for the Board to command to him, to give the investigators a list of those houses, let him get out there and go do some investigations.
Mr. Talbot stated again we have a Motion and . . .
Then Mr. Meredith withdrew his seconded. Mr. Jones’ Substitute Motion did not pass.
Mr. Talbot stated we didn’t get a second on Mr. Jones’ Motion, we are gonna go ahead and vote on Mr. Lambert’s Motion.
Mr. Talbot instructed all the Board Members present, to vote again on Mr. Lambert’s Motion that he is guilty and his license be revoked immediately.
All the Board Members present voted, Mr. Lambert’s Motion passed. The motion carried unanimously with Mr. Gallo recusing himself.
Grady Richey Builders, LLC (Unlicensed)
Administrative Hearing – Consider an alleged violation by Grady Richey Builders, LLC, of the provisions of Louisiana R. S. 37:2150-2192, the Contractors’ Licensing Law, and in particular Section 2160 (A,1), and consideration of applicable penalties therein. This hearing is being called for reason that on information and belief, Grady Richey Builders, LLC, acted as a contractor to perform work on the New Day Missionary Baptist Church project in Hammond, Louisiana in the amount of $65,950.60 without possessing a Louisiana state contractor’s license.
Mrs. Bobbie Hughes read the allegations against GRADY RICHEY BUILDERS, LLC then asked if a representative of GRADY RICHEY BUILDERS, LLC was present. Mr. Grady and Phyllis Richey were both present.
Mr. & Mrs. Richey both came to the stand both were sworn in. Then Judge White asked Mr. Richey how they were pleading? Mr. Richey stated guilty. Then Mrs. Richey made a comment.
There was discussion between Board Members.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Jones and seconded by Mr. Weston to accept the guilty plea of GRADY RICHEY BUILDERS, LLC. The motion carried unanimously.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Weston and seconded by Mr. Lambert and Mr. Clouatre to assess GRADY RICHEY BUILDERS, LLC a fine of $500.00 administrative fees associated with these proceedings only. The motion carried unanimously.
Oil Equipment Company, Inc. (CL #48493)
Administrative Hearing – Consider an alleged violation by Oil Equipment Company, Inc., of the provisions of Louisiana R. S. 37:2150-2192, the Contractors’ Licensing Law, and in particular Section 2158 (A,4), and consideration of applicable penalties therein. This hearing is being called for reason that on information and belief, Oil Equipment Company, Inc., entered into a contract with an unlicensed contractor to perform work on the New Shell Travel Center project in Hammond, Louisiana in an amount in excess of $50,000.00.
Mrs. Bobbie Hughes stated that items J & K were related then Mrs. Hughes read the allegations against OIL EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC. then stated they had submitted a settlement offer of $1,000.00 plus $500.00 administrative fees associated with these proceedings for a total of $1,500.00 submitted by Oil Equipment Company, Inc.
Then Mrs. Hughes gave a brief statement what took place in this matter.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Jones and seconded by Mr. Meredith to accept the Settlement Offer of $1,000.00 plus $500.00 administrative fees associated with these proceedings for a total of $1,500.00 submitted by OIL EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC. The motion carried unanimously.
JSJ Contracting, Inc. (Unlicensed)
Administrative Hearing – Consider an alleged violation by JSJ Contracting, Inc., of the provisions of Louisiana R. S. 37:2150-2192, the Contractors’ Licensing Law, and in particular Section 2160 (A,1), and consideration of applicable penalties therein. This hearing is being called for reason that on information and belief, JSJ Contracting, Inc., acted as a contractor to perform work on the New Shell Travel Center project in Hammond, Louisiana in the amount of $57,389.32 without possessing a Louisiana state contractor’s license.
M Mrs. Bobbie Hughes stated that items J & K were related then Mrs. Hughes read the allegations against JSJ CONTRACTING, INC. then stated they had submitted a settlement offer of $1,300.00 plus $500.00 administrative fees associated with these proceedings for a total of $1,800.00 submitted by JSJ CONTRACTING, INC.
Then Mrs. Hughes gave a brief statement what took place in this matter.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Meredith and seconded by Mr. Weston and Mr. Clouatre to accept the Settlement Offer of $1,300.00 plus $500.00 administrative fees associated with these proceedings for a total of $1,800.00 submitted by JSJ CONTRACTING, INC. The motion carried unanimously.
Cherokee Metals Company (Unlicensed)
Administrative Hearing – Consider an alleged violation by Cherokee Metals Company of the provisions of Louisiana R. S. 37:2150-2192, the Contractors’ Licensing Law, and in particular Section 2160 (A,1), and consideration of applicable penalties therein. This hearing is being called for reason that on information and belief, Cherokee Metals Company, acted as a contractor to perform work on the Sonic Drive Inn remodel #4236 project in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in the amount of $71,334.50 without possessing a Louisiana state contractor’s license.
Mrs. Bobbie Hughes read the allegations against CHEROKEE METALS COMPANY then stated they had submitted a settlement offer of $2,140.04 plus $500.00 administrative fees associated with these proceedings for a total of $2,640.04 submitted by CHEROKEE METALS COMPANY.
Then Mrs. Hughes gave a brief statement what took place in this matter.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Gallo and seconded by Mr. Fenet to accept the Settlement Offer of $2,140.04 plus $500.00 administrative fees associated with these proceedings for a total of $2,640.04 submitted by CHEROKEE METALS COMPANY. The motion carried unanimously.
Dream Weaver Construction, LLC (CL #45793)
Administrative Hearing – Consider an alleged violation by Dream Weaver Construction, LLC of the provisions of Louisiana R. S. 37:2150-2192, the Contractors’ Licensing Law, and in particular Section 2158 (A,4), and consideration of applicable penalties therein. This hearing is being called for reason that on information and belief, Dream Weaver Construction, entered into multiple contracts with multiple unlicensed contractors to perform work on the Sonic Drive Inn Remodel # 4236 project in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in an amount in excess of $50,000.00.
Mrs. Bobbie Hughes read the allegations against DREAM WEAVER CONSTRUCTION, LLC then stated they had submitted a settlement offer of $1,000.00 plus $500.00 administrative fees associated with these proceedings for a total of $1,500.00 submitted by CHEROKEE METALS COMPANY.
Then Mrs. Hughes gave a brief statement what took place in this matter.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Meredith and seconded by Mr. Gallo to accept the Settlement Offer of $1,000.00 plus $500.00 administrative fees associated with these proceedings for a total of $1,500.00 submitted by DREAM WEAVER CONSTRUCTION, LLC. The motion carried unanimously.
RIVER BEND SHIPPING AGENCY, INC. (CL #41801)
Administrative Hearing – Consider an alleged violation by RIVER BEND SHIPPING AGENCY, INC. of the provisions of Louisiana R.S. 37: 2158 (A) of the State of Louisiana Contractors’ Licensing Law, and in particular Paragraph 9, problems relating to the ability of the contractor, its qualifying party, or any of its principal owners or principal shareholders to engage in the business of contracting, as demonstrated by their prior contracting business experience and/or Louisiana R.S. 37:2158 (A) Paragraph 5, permitting the contractor’s license to be used by another when the other does not hold a license for the classification of work for which the contract is entered at, but not limited to, 543-545 South Tonti Street, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
Mrs. Bobbie Hughes read the allegations against RIVER BEND SHIPPING AGENCY, INC. then asked if a representative of RIVER BEND SHIPPING AGENCY, INC was present.
Mr. Kelvin Boston representing River Bend Shipping Agency, Inc. was present.
Mr. Boston came to the stand, was sworn in then Judge White asked Mr. Boston how he was pleading? Mr. Boston stated No Contest.
Then Mrs. Hughes gave a brief statement what took place at last month’s Residential Board Meeting regarding this company.
Mr. Lambert asked this man was punished and paid his fine?
Mr. Hawthorne stated no, there was a recommendation from the Residential Committee to apply the maximum fine - $1,500.00 and refer the matter to this Board.
Mr. Lambert responded if he has paid his fine then he thinks we ought to let the Residential Committee handle it from then on.
Then Mrs. Hughes read the allegations against
Mr. Meredith made a statement. Mr. Hawthorne responded.
Mr. Meredith then stated approve what ever the Residential Building committee decided.
Mrs. Hughes made a statement.
Mr. Clouatre questioned Mrs. Hughes. Mrs. Hughes responded.
Mr. Talbot made a statement to Mr. Boston. Mr. Boston responded.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Meredith and seconded by Mr. Lambert to accept the No Contest Plea of RIVER BEND SHIPPING AGENCY, INC and to keep the original decision and fine decided by the Residential Building Committee. The motion carried unanimously.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Meredith and seconded by Mr. Lambert to assess a fine of $1,000.00 plus $500.00 administrative fees associated with these proceedings for a total of $1,500.00 – originally assessed by the Residential Building Committee. The motion carried unanimously.
◙ Mold Remediation–Compliance Hearing:
Jon Moody dba E-BES, LLC (Unlicensed)
Administrative Hearing – Consider an alleged violation by Jon Moody dba E-BES, LLC of the provisions of Louisiana R. S. 37:2150-2192, the Contractors’ Licensing Law, and in particular Section 2185 (A), and consideration of applicable penalties therein. This hearing is being called for reason that on information and belief, Jon Moody d/b/a E-BES, LLC, engaged in the business of mold remediation to perform work on the 19848 Creek Round Road project in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in an amount in excess of $1.00 without possessing a Louisiana state contractor’s license.
Mrs. Hughes stated that this company had requested a continuance.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Weston and seconded by Mr. Graham and Mr. Dupuy to give JON MOODY DBA E-BES, LLC to continue/given an extension until the April 15, 2010 Residential Committee Meeting. The motion carried unanimously.
◙ Act 725 Hearing(s):
Mulle’s Plumbing (Unlicensed)
Administrative Hearing – Consider an alleged violation by Mulle’s Plumbing of Louisiana R.S. 37:2150-2192, and in particular Section 2160 (A,1), whereby your firm of Walker, LA, unlicensed, contracted to perform $38,700.00 worth of plumbing work on The Office Bar project located in Baton Rouge, LA.
Mrs. Bobbie Hughes read the allegations against MULLE’S PLUMBING then stated they had submitted a settlement offer of $500.00 submitted by MULLE’S PLUMBING.
Then Mrs. Hughes gave a brief statement what took place in this matter.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Gallo and seconded by Mr. Meredith to accept the Settlement Offer of $500.00 administrative fees associated with these proceedings submitted by MULLE’S PLUMBING. The motion carried unanimously.
Arris, Inc. (CL #34612)
Administrative Hearing – Consider an alleged violation by Arris, Inc. of Louisiana R.S. 37:2150-2192, and in particular Section 2158 (A,4), whereby Arris Inc. entered into a contract with an unlicensed contractor to perform mechanical work on the Lowe's HVAC Upgrades project located in Baton Rouge, LA, in an amount in excess of $10,000.00.
Mrs. Bobbie Hughes read the allegations against ARRIS, INC. then stated they had submitted a settlement offer of $500.00 submitted by Arris, Inc.
Then Mrs. Hughes gave a brief statement what took place in this matter.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Jones and seconded by Mr. Clouatre to accept the Settlement Offer of $500.00 administrative fees associated with these proceedings submitted by ARRIS, INC. The motion carried unanimously.
Gentry Construction, Inc. (CL #40525)
Administrative Hearing – Consider an alleged violation by Gentry Construction, Inc. of Bastrop, LA, 40525 of Louisiana R.S. 37:2150-2192 and in particular Section 2158 (A,4), whereby Gentry Construction, Inc. entered into a contract with an unlicensed contractor to perform plumbing work on the Pines Shopping Center (Bastrop Shelter) project located in Bastrop, LA, in an amount in excess of $10,000.00.
Mrs. Bobbie Hughes read the allegations against GENTRY CONSTRUCTION, INC. then stated they had submitted a settlement offer of $500.00 submitted by Gentry Construction, Inc.
Then Mrs. Hughes gave a brief statement what took place in this matter.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Gallo and seconded by Mr. Jones to accept the Settlement Offer of $500.00 administrative fees associated with these proceedings submitted by GENTRY CONSTRUCTION, INC. The motion carried unanimously.
Request for Re-Hearing – by Frank T. Ben (Unlicensed)
OLD BUSINESS:
■ Request For Re-Hearing(s):
Request For Re-Hearing – Consider an alleged violation by FRANK BEN of the provisions of Louisiana R. S. 37:2150-2192, the Contractors’ Licensing Law, and in particular Section 2185 (A), and consideration of applicable penalties therein. This hearing is being called for reason that on information and belief, you, engaged in the business of mold remediation to perform work on the 2540 Marenga Street project in New Orleans, Louisiana in the amount of $55,000.00 without possessing a Louisiana state contractor’s license.
• DECISION & CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSED FROM 1/21/10 COMMERCIAL MEETING:
Not Present. - A MOTION was made by Mr. Dupuy and seconded by Mr. Meredith to find FRANK BEN guilty. The motion carried unanimously. A MOTION was made by Mr. Clouatre and seconded by Mr. Dupuy to assess FRANK BEN a fine of $2,000.00 plus $500.00 administrative fees associated with these proceedings for a total of $2,500.00. The motion carried unanimously.
DECISION & CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSED FROM 1/21/10 COMMERCIAL MEETING:
Not Present. - A MOTION was made by Mr. Dupuy and seconded by Mr. Meredith to find FRANK BEN guilty. The motion carried unanimously. A MOTION was made by Mr. Clouatre and seconded by Mr. Dupuy to assess FRANK BEN a fine of $2,000.00 plus $500.00 administrative fees associated with these proceedings for a total of $2,500.00. The motion carried unanimously.
Mrs. Bobbie Hughes read the Request for Re-Hearing submitted by FRANK BEN then asked a representative of FRANK BEN was present. There was no response.
Mr. Weston questioned Mrs. Hughes. Mrs. Hughes responded.
Mr. Holloway questioned Mrs. Hughes. Mrs. Hughes responded that they received Mr. Ben’s request outside the 15 days that they can make a request in.
Mr. Clouatre questioned Mrs. Hughes. Mrs. Hughes responded.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Weston and seconded by Mr. Dupuy and Mr. Clouatre to deny the Request for Re-Hearing submitted by FRANK BEN. The motion carried unanimously
Request For Re-Hearing – by Whitaker Construction (Unlicensed) - relating to decision and civil penalty assessed by the February 18, 2010 Commercial Board Meeting.
DECISION & CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSED FROM 2/18/10 COMMERCIAL MEETING:
A MOTION was made by Mr. Weston and seconded by Mr. Graham to find WHITAKER CONSTRUCTION guilty. The motion carried unanimously. A MOTION was made by Mr. Weston and seconded by Mr. Graham to assess WHITAKER CONSTRUCTION a fine of 3% of $60,000.00 equals $1,800.00 plus $500.00 administrative fees associated with these proceedings for a total of $2,300.00 and probation of one (1) year, if violates the law, immediate revocation. The motion carried unanimously
Mrs. Bobbie Hughes read the Request for Re-Hearing submitted by WHITAKER CONSTRUCTION then asked a representative of WHITAKER CONSTRUCTION was present. There was no response.
Mrs. Hughes gave a brief statement what happened in this matter at the February 18, 2010 Commercial Board Meeting - Reconsideration of the fine amount .
A MOTION was made by Mr. Weston and seconded by Mr. Graham and Mr. Meredith to deny the Request for Re-Hearing submitted by WHITAKER CONSTRUCTION. The motion carried unanimously
Request For Re-Hearing – by SPEQ SYSTEMS, LLC (Unlicensed) relating to decision and civil penalty assessed by the February 18, 2010 Commercial Board Meeting.
DECISION & CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSED FROM 2/18/10 COMMERCIAL MEETING:
A MOTION was made by Mr. Jones and seconded by Mr. Graham to accept the No Contest plea of SPEQ SYSTEMS, LLC. The motion carried unanimously. A MOTION was made by Mr. Meredith and seconded by Mr. Crain to assess SPEQ SYSTEMS, LLC a fine 3% of $204,000.00 – which equals $6,120.00 plus $500.00 administrative fees associated with these proceedings for a total of $6,620.00. The motion carried unanimously
Mrs. Bobbie Hughes read the Request for Re-Hearing submitted by SPEQ SYSTEMS, LLC then asked a representative of SPEQ SYSTEMS, LLC was present. There was no response.
Mrs. Hughes gave a brief statement what happened in this matter at the February 18, 2010 Commercial Board Meeting.
Mr. Weston asked a question. Mr. Clouatre and Mr. Gallo responded .
A MOTION was made by Mr. Clouatre and seconded by Mr. Weston to deny the Request for Re-Hearing submitted by SPEQ SYSTEMS, LLC. The motion carried unanimously
◙ Request for Reconsideration:
Request For Reconsideration – by WOODWARD WELDING, LLC (Unlicensed) relating to decision and civil penalty assessed by the January 21, 2010 Commercial Board Meeting.
Mrs. Bobbie Hughes read the Request for Reconsideration submitted by WOODWARD WELDING, LLC then asked a representative of WOODWARD WELDING, LLC was present. There was no response.
Mrs. Hughes gave a brief statement what happened in this matter at the January 21, 2010 Commercial Board Meeting.
DECISION & CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSED FROM 1/21/10 COMMERCIAL MEETING:
A MOTION was made by Mr. Weston and seconded by Mr. Lambert to find WOODWARD WELDING, LLC guilty. The motion carried unanimously. A MOTION was made by Mr. Weston and seconded by Mr. Clouatre to assess WOODWARD WELDING, LLC a fine of 3% of $113,105.00 – which equals $3,393.15 plus $500.00 administrative fees associated with these proceedings for a total of $3,893.15. The motion carried unanimously.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Weston and seconded by Mr. Dupuy to deny the Request for Reconsideration submitted by WOODWARD WELDING, LLC. The motion carried unanimously
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Board review and approval of the May – December, 2010 Commercial and Residential Meeting Schedule.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Lambert and seconded by Mr. Weston to approve the 2010 remaining Residential and Commercial Board Meetings from May – December. The motion carried unanimously.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
REPORT TO THE STAFF
Ms. Dupuy stated that new policies and procedures were being prepared and supervisor would be meeting with Mark Falcon, Attorney to train supervisors then employees.
Mr. Weston spoke about the SME’s Meeting. Then Doug Traylor gave the Board Members present an update how the meeting went.
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BUILDING COMMITTEE
Mr. Graham stated there was nothing to report.
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CLASS AND TESTING COMMITTEE
Mr. Weston stated that Mr. Dupuy would give this report later in the meeting.
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LEGISLATIVE/RULES AND REGULATIONS COMMITTEE
Mr. Gallo stated they were reforming the Act 725 law, when they were ready he would present them to the Board.
Mr. McDuff stated that Kris Fitch had previous worked on new rule with Paul McMahon know she works Trippe Hawthorne.
Ms. Fitch stated the last time rules were promulgated was 1993.
Mr. Gallo requested to be kept updated on new legislation.
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ACT 725 COMMITTEE
Mr. Gallo stated they had new applications about 7 they reviewed this morning.
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FINANCE COMMITTEE
A MOTION was made by Mr. Dupuy / Mr. Clouatre and seconded by Mr. Lambert to accept the Board’s operating budget, as typed, for the month ending February 28, 2010. The motion carried unanimously.
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RESIDENTIAL BUILDING COMMITTEE
A MOTION was made by Mr. Jones and seconded by Mr. Gallo to accept the actions of and approve the minutes of the March 3, 2010 meeting of the Residential Building Committee. The motion carried unanimously.
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RESIDENTIAL APPLICATIONS
RESIDENTIAL WAIVER REQUESTS
COMPANY NAME/CLASSIFICATION
U. S. REMODELERS, INC., Lewisville, Texas
This company is applying for a license to practice residential construction. Mr. Stephen Thompson, Vice President and a NASCLA affiliate member, is requesting exemption from the written examination for residential construction and the sixty (60) day waiting period based on reciprocity with the State of Alabama.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Jones and seconded by Mr. Gallo that the residential waiver of examination(s) and the applications be approved pending all requirements being met for U. S. REMODELERS, INC. The motion carried unanimously.
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RESIDENTIAL APPLICATIONS TO BE APPROVED PENDING
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CONTRACTORS
COMPANY NAME/CLASSIFICATION DATE REC.
ADVANCED RENOVATION SOLUTIONS, LLC. 2/19/10
21350 LA Highway 16
Denham Springs, LA 70726
ARCC-3 CONSTRUCTION LLC. 2/15/10
8525 Wildwood Drive
Denham Springs, LA 70706
ALIC, HASAN 1/11/10
4413 Hastings Street
Metairie, LA 70006
BAYOU SOUTH CONSTRUCTION, LLC. 1/8/10
1312 North Chateau Circle
Lake Charles, LA 70605
C & J GENERAL CONTRACTORS, L.L.C. 2/3/10
6537 Marshall Foch Street
New Orleans, LA 70124
CORNERSTONE RESTORATIONS, INC. 2/9/10
410 Jacobs Street
Berwick, LA 70392
CORNERSTONE GENERAL CONTRACTORS, LLC. 12/7/09
P. O. Box 2275
Ruston, LA 71273
EMS ELECTRICAL OF MONROE, L.L.C. 1/22/10
P. O. Box 1356
West Monroe, LA 71294
E AND L CONSTRUCTION AND REAL ESTATE, LLC. 8/12/09
P. O. Box 2862
Reserve, LA 70084
INSUL-CAT INSTALLATIONS, INC. 2/15/10
4141 N.E. Lakewood Way
Lee’s Summit, MO 64061
LA REMODELING AND HANDYMAN, LLC. 1/26/10
P. O. Box 897
Prairieville, LA 70769
MATTHEWS, ALVIN 2/5/10
P. O. Box 694
Zachary, LA 70791
RL CONSTRUCTION, L.L.C. 1/21/10
P. O. Box 291
Port Allen, LA 70767
R. EDMONDS CONSTRUCTION LLC. 2/4/10
3111 Longleaf Court
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
R-SQUARED CONSTRUCTION, L.L.C. 2/1/10
1309 Louisville Avenue
Monroe, LA 71201
REMEDY ROOFING, INC. 2/1/10
21925 Franz Road #402
Katy, TX 77449
RYDER, JAMES RICHARD 1/26/10
225 Highway 1206
Deville, LA 71328
SAGNIBENE COMPANIES, INC. 2/15/10
2352 Ferndale Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
SCOTT CONTRACTING LLC. 2/3/10
220 Paulette Street
Houma, LA 70364
SEACOAST CONSTRUCTION, LLC. 2/5/10
P. O. Box 825
Grand Isle, LA 70358
SAVOIE, MYRON JAMES 1/28/10
438 Fantastic Acres Boulevard
Raceland, LA 70394
TWIN PEAKS, L.L.C. 2/19/10
13 Eagle Ridge Drive
Haughton, LA 71037
VANDERLICK BUILDING AND DESIGN LLC. 1/19/10
P. O. Box 908
Lake Charles, LA 70602
WALKER, CARLETHA R. 2/17/10
492 East 148th Street
Cleveland, OH 44110
WILSERV CORPORATION 2/1/10
72409 Industry Park Road
Covington, LA 70435
A MOTION was made by Mr. Jones and seconded by Mr. Gallo that the following applications for residential licensure be approved pending all requirements being met as long as they are initialed by a member of the Residential Building Committee and that the license be issued as soon as staff has determined that all requirements have been met beginning with ADVANCED RENOVATION SOLUTIONS, LLC. and ending with WILSERV CORPORATION. The motion carried unanimously.
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APPLICATIONS FOR HOME IMPROVEMENT REGISTRATION
COMPANY NAME/CLASSIFICATIONS DATE REC.
AJP & SONS ENTERPRISES LLC 2/3/10
7115 Walker Drive
Baker, LA 70714
ACADIAN BLIND PLACE LLC. 1/25/10
211 East Milton Avenue
Lafayette, LA 70508
AERIAL CONTRACTING, LLC 2/16/10
409 Jefferson Heights Avenue
Jefferson, LA 70121
ALL THINGS NEW CONSTRUCTION, LLC 1/29/10
4317 Macon Drive #B
Kenner, LA 70065
ALLEMAN, BRYAN D. 1/29/10
2709 Abbeville Highway
Rayne, LA 70578
ALPHA AND OMEGA SITE CLEANUP SPECIALIST, LLC. 12/9/09
11001 Curran Boulevard
New Orleans, LA 70127
ANGELLE, KIM 1/26/10
P. O. Box 277
Cecilia, LA 70521
ARCHANGELS POOL SERVICE, INC. 2/18/10
5500 Prytania Street #243
New Orleans, LA 70115
B & C METALS ENTERPRISE, INC. 2/11/10
8315 N.W. 74th Street
Miami, FL 33166
BAYOU COUNTRY CONTRACTORS & IRRIGATION, LLC. 2/2/10
6931 Honey Creek Lane
Shreveport, LA 71107
BENOIT ROOFING, LLC. 2/18/10
P. O. Box 1661
Scott, LA 70583
BLEKER, TERRY V. SR. 2/4/10
3818 Coast Boulevard
Slidell, LA 70458
BOONE, JOHN B. 2/19/10
13846 Shortridge Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
BOUDREAUX’S CUSTOM WORKS, LLC. 2/1/10
204 Cape Myrtle Lane
Duson, LA 70529
BROWN, HAROLD E. SR. 2/4/10
1133 Lee Street
Marrero, LA 70072
CW CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING, LLC 2/5/10
2750 Waggoner Avenue #212
Shreveport, LA 71108
DENEX OF LOUISIANA, INC. 2/5/10
2237 Greenwood Street
Kenner, LA 70062
DESIGN EXTERIORS, INC. 1/26/10
12502 Windermere Oaks Court
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
DIVERSIFIED SERVICES OF LONGVILLE, INC. 2/10/10
925 Koonce Road
Lake Charles, LA 70611
DOUBLE A POOLS, LLC. 2/17/10
2415 Ashland Avenue
Bossier City, LA 71111
ELITE EXTERIORS, LLC. 2/15/10
4919 Jamestown Avenue, Suite 201-F
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
ERICKSON SUPPLY AND CONSTRUCTION, INC. 2/8/10
P. O. Box 222
Royal, AR 71968
FOSTER, GARLAND E. 2/15/10
P. O. Box 376
Stonewall, LA 71078
FREESTONE, LLC. 2/15/10
37459 Ultima Plaza Boulevard, Suite B-169
Prairieville, LA 70769
FREDERICK, BRANDON J. HOMEBUILDING, LLC. 3/16/09
1037 Tanner Road
Rayne, LA 70578
HANSON MOBILE HOME TRANSPORT & SERVICE, L.L.C. 2/18/10
1040 Highway 165
Shongaloo, LA 71072
HARRIS, JAMES G. 2/5/10
3307 Wildwood Drive SW
Marietta, GA 30060
HOPKOS VINYL SIDING, L.L.C. 2/1/10
107 Clay Street
West Monroe, LA 71291
LJA COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC 1/22/10
5625 B Highway 18 West
Jackson, MS 39209
LADANCO, L.L.C. 1/22/10
7597 Dixie Blanchard Road
Shreveport, LA 71107
LANDRY CUSTOM CONCRETE, LLC. 1/25/10
P. O. Box 7455
Lake Charles, LA 70606
LIMITLESS VISTAS 1/19/10
1215 Prytania Street, Suite 370
New Orleans, LA 70130
LEE, JOEL 2/17/10
708 Jackson Boulevard
Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
MLM REMODELING LLC. 1/14/10
4401 Clearlake Drive
Metairie, LA 70006
MANNING, LARRY D. 2/1/10
P. O. Box 524
Plain Dealing, LA 71064
MECHTENERG, MICHAEL, CONSTRUCTION LLC. 2/5/10
613 Louisa Street
New Orleans, LA 70117
ORGOR, GODDY 2/10/10
11707 Berry Meadow Drive
Houston, TX 77071
OSPINA BROTHERS GENERAL CONTRACTORS, LLC 2/1/10
155 Magnolia Street
Raceland, LA 70394
OWEN’S TRACTOR & DUMP TRUCK SERVICE, L.L.C. 2/15/10
P. O. Drawer B
Grand Coteau, LA 70541
PINSON, KYE DRUE 2/5/10
2090 Roberts Cove Road
Crowley, LA 70526
PELLERIN, BYRON J. 1/22/10
5816 East Admiral Doyle
Jeanerette, LA 70544
PROCONSTRUCT, LLC. 2/17/10
159 Bruce Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71105
RGBB, LLC 2/4/10
3704 Elgin Street
Metairie, LA 70001
RANDY’S FRAMING, LLC. 1/28/10
43080 Earl Bercegeay Road
Gonzales, LA 70737
RED STICK ROOFING, LLC. 2/11/10
10031 Breeden Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70811
SOLAR COOL SCREEN & DOOR, LLC 2/4/10
1369 Gause Boulevard West
Slidell, LA 70460
SOUTHERN CONSTRUCTION & REMODEL L.L.C. 1/29/10
29 Alice Street
Madisonville, LA 70447
STORM-MASTER CONSTRUCTION, L.L.C. 2/11/10
3560 Oak Harbor Boulevard #613
Slidell, LA 70161
SIMMONS & SIMMONS CONTRACTORS, LLC 1/26/10
6152 Dover Place
New Orleans, LA 70131
SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS INTEGRATORS LLC. 1/27/10
706 Pauline Street
New Orleans, LA 70117
SUPERIOR HOME AND POOL GROUP CORP. 2/17/10
5214 South Lakeshore Drive
Shreveport, LA 71109
SOUTHERN BUILDING SERVICES, LLC. 2/5/10
909 South Broad Street, Suite 202
New Orleans, LA 70125
TOTAL GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OF LOUISIANA, LLC 1/28/10
P. O. Box 77952
Baton Rouge, LA 70879
TORRCO PREMIER CONSTRUCTION, LLC. 2/18/10
3421 East LA State Drive
Kenner, LA 70065
U.S. REMODELERS, INC. 2/15/10
405 State Highway 121 Bypass
Lewisville, TX 75067
WILLIS, JOHNNY CLABORN 2/11/10
34957 Lotts Lane
Denham Springs, LA 70706
WIMBLEY CONSTRUCTION, L.L.C. 12/21/09
P. O. Box 29453
Shreveport, LA 71149
A MOTION was made by Mr. Jones and seconded by Mr. Gallo that the following application(s) for home improvement registrations be approved pending all requirements being met as long as they are or it is initialed by a member of the Residential Building Committee and that the registration certificate be issued as soon as staff has determined that all requirements have been met for or beginning with AJP & SONS ENTERPRISES LLC and ending with WIMBLEY CONSTRUCTION, L.L.C. The motion carried unanimously.
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COMMERCIAL WAIVER REQUESTS
Waiver Of The Sixty (60) Day Waiting Period And Examinations - Based On Reciprocity
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DPH MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, INC., Memphis, TN 2/24/10
This firm is applying for a contractor's license for the classification of Mechanical Work (Statewide). This firm is requesting waiver of the sixty (60) day waiting period and the Mechanical Work (Statewide) examination in order to allow Mr. James R. Pearce, Employee to be listed as qualifying party based on reciprocity with the Tennessee Board for Licensing General Contractors and the application be approved pending all requirements being met. This firm has held a license with the Tennessee Board for Licensing General Contractors since 2002 for the classification of Commercial Mechanical Construction. The sixty (60) day waiting period for issuance of a license to a non-resident contractor expires on 4/24/10. Mr. Donni Holley has taken and passed the Business and Law examinations.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Dupuy and seconded by Mr. Weston that the commercial waiver request and the application(s) be approved pending all requirements being met for DPH MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, INC. The motion carried unanimously.
Waiver Of Examinations-Based On Reciprocity
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BARCLAY MECHANICAL SERVICES OF UTAH, INC., Manti, UT 1/12/10
This firm is applying for a contractor's license for the classifications of Building Construction and Specialty: Fabrication, Coating and Lining of Pipe, Vessels and Tanks. This firm is requesting waiver of the Building Construction and Specialty: Fabrication, Coating and Lining of Pipe, Vessels and Tanks examinations in order to allow Mr. Michael D. Barclay, Owner, to be listed as qualifying party based on reciprocity with the Utah Construction Trades Bureau and the application be approved pending all requirements being met. This firm has held a license with the Utah Construction Trades Bureau since 2006 for the classifications of Building Construction and Specialty: Industrial Pipe Work and Insulation. Mr. Barclay has taken and passed the Law, Rules and Regulations examination.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Dupuy and seconded by Mr. Weston that the commercial waiver request and the application(s) be approved pending all requirements being met for BARCLAY MECHANICAL SERVICES OF UTAH, INC. The motion carried unanimously.
C & M BUILDERS, INC OF SOUTHAVEN, Southaven, MS 12/4/09
This firm is applying for a contractor's license for the classification of Building Construction. This firm is requesting waiver of the Building Construction examination in order to allow Mr. Stephen M. Gross, Owner, to be listed as qualifying party based on reciprocity with the Mississippi Board for Contractors and the application be approved pending all requirements being met. This firm has held a license with the Mississippi Board for Contractors since 1996 for the classification of Building Construction.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Dupuy and seconded by Mr. Weston that the commercial waiver request and the application(s) be approved pending all requirements being met for C & M BUILDERS, INC OF SOUTHAVEN. The motion carried unanimously.
ELECTRIC SYSTEMS, INC., Reidsville, NC 1/25/10
This firm is applying for a contractor's license for the classification of Electrical Work (Statewide). This firm is requesting that Mr. Roy W. Southard, Employee and Mr. Phillip W. Dalton, Employee, both be listed as qualifying parties for Electrical Work (Statewide) based on reciprocity with the North Carolina Board for Examiners of Electrical Contractors and the application be approved pending all requirements being met. This firm has held a license with the North Carolina Board for Examiners of Electrical Contractors since 1981 for the classification of unlimited electrical contracting.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Dupuy and seconded by Mr. Weston that the commercial waiver request and the application(s) be approved pending all requirements being met for ELECTRIC SYSTEMS, INC. The motion carried unanimously.
FC COX CONSTRUCTION, LLC, Jackson, TN 1/6/10
This firm is applying for a contractor's license for the classification of Building Construction. This firm is requesting waiver of the Building Construction examination in order to allow Mr. Flournoy (Flint) Cox, Member, to be listed as qualifying party and the application be approved pending all requirements being met. Mr. Cox has taken and passed the Business and Law examinations and has taken and passed the NAI national examination.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Dupuy and seconded by Mr. Weston that the commercial waiver request and the application(s) be approved pending all requirements being met for FC COX CONSTRUCTION, LLC. The motion carried unanimously.
INTEGRATED CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC., Hernando, MS 12/9/09
This firm is applying for a contractor's license for the classification of Municipal and Public Works Construction. This firm is requesting waiver of the Municipal and Public Works Construction examination in order to allow Mr. Brian Tackett, Owner, to be listed as qualifying party based on reciprocity with the Mississippi Board for Contractors and the application be approved pending all requirements being met. This firm has held a license with the Mississippi Board for Contractors since 2005 for the classification of Municipal and Public Works Construction. Mr. Tackett has taken and passed the Law, Rules and Regulations.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Dupuy and seconded by Mr. Weston that the commercial waiver request and the application(s) be approved pending all requirements being met for INTEGRATED CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC. The motion carried unanimously.
NORRIS LEE BENNETT, Beaumont, TX 12/28/09
This firm is applying for a contractor's license for the classification of Electrical Work (Statewide). This firm is requesting that Mr. Norris Lee Bennett, Owner be listed as qualifying party for Electrical Work (Statewide) based on reciprocity with the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation and the application be approved pending all requirements being met. This firm has held a license with the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation since 2009 for the classification of Master Electrician. Mr. Bennett has taken and passed the Business and Law examinations and the International Code Council Examination.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Dupuy and seconded by Mr. Weston that the commercial waiver request and the application(s) be approved pending all requirements being met for NORRIS LEE BENNETT. The motion carried unanimously.
RODNEY GENE HALL, Angleton, TX 3/12/09
This firm is applying for a contractor's license for the classification of Electrical Work (Statewide). This firm is requesting that Mr. Rodney G. Hall, Owner, be listed as qualifying party for Electrical Work (Statewide) based on reciprocity with the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation and the application be approved pending all requirements being met. This firm has held a license with the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation since 2004 for the classification of Texas Standard Master Electrician. Mr. Hall has taken and passed the Business and Law examinations and the Master Electrician International Code Council Examination.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Dupuy and seconded by Mr. Weston that the commercial waiver request and the application(s) be approved pending all requirements being met for RODNEY GENE HALL. The motion carried unanimously.
Waiver Of Examinations
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234 TERMINAL CORP., Baton Rouge, LA 1/22/10
This firm is applying for a contractor's license for the classifications of Building Construction, Highway, Street and Bridge Construction and Heavy Construction. This firm is requesting waiver of the Heavy Construction examination in order to allow Mr. Cary S. Goss, Owner, to be listed as qualifying party and the application be approved pending all requirements being met. Mr. Goss has taken and passed the Law, Rules and Regulations and Highway, Street and Bridge Construction examinations and was previously waived for the Building Construction examination. Mr. Goss is also a qualifying party for three (3) other companies – Industrial Fabrics, Inc. – License No. 24456, Premium Concrete Products, Inc. – License No. 40561 and Disaster Recovery Specialists, LLC – License No. 45915.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Dupuy and seconded by Mr. Weston that the commercial waiver request and the application(s) be approved pending all requirements being met for 234 TERMINAL CORP. The motion carried unanimously.
AARDVARK CONTRACTORS, INC., Marrero, LA 8/31/09
This firm is applying for a contractor's license for the classifications of Municipal and Public Works Construction and Plumbing (Statewide). This firm is requesting waiver of the Municipal and Public Works Construction examination in order to allow Mr. Charles P. Shano, Sr., Owner, to be listed as qualifying party and the application be approved pending all requirements being met. Mr. Shano has taken and passed the Law, Rules and Regulation examination and was previously waived for the Municipal and Public Works Construction examination. Mr. Shano is also a qualifying party for another company – Aardvark Contractors, Inc., Inactive Commercial License Number 18659.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Dupuy and seconded by Mr. Weston that the commercial waiver request and the application(s) be approved pending all requirements being met for AARDVARK CONTRACTORS, INC. The motion carried unanimously.
ALLEN TINGLE, LLC, Mandeville, LA 1/11/10
This firm is applying for a contractor's license for the classification of Building Construction. This firm is requesting waiver of the Building Construction examination in order to allow Mr. Allen W. Tingle, Member, to be listed as qualifying party and the application be approved pending all requirements being met. Mr. Tingle has taken and passed the Business and Law and Residential Building Contractor examinations. Mr. Tingle is also a qualifying party for another company, Allen Tingle, LLC, Residential License Number 87232.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Dupuy and seconded by Mr. Weston that the commercial waiver request and the application(s) be approved pending all requirements being met for ALLEN TINGLE, LLC. The motion carried unanimously.
3/25/10 - DECISION OF THE TESTING AND CLASS COMMITTEE - THEY MUST TAKE THE APPROPRIATE EXAMS
A.M.E. SERVICES, INC., Norco, LA 1/1/09
This firm currently holds Commercial License Number 34353 for the classifications of Building Construction, Highway, Street and Bridge Construction, Specialty: Janitorial Services and Specialty: Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Removal. This firm is requesting waiver of the Highway, Street and Bridge Construction examination in order to allow Mr. Jonathan D. Noel, Employee, to be listed as a must replace qualifying party pending all requirements being met. Mr. Noel has taken and passed the Building Construction and Rules and Regulation examinations and was previously waived for the Highway, Street and Bridge Construction examination.
A MOTION was made by _________________ and seconded by _________________ that the commercial waiver request and the application(s) be approved pending all requirements being met for A.M.E. SERVICES, INC. The motion carried unanimously.
3/25/10 - DECISION OF THE TESTING AND CLASS COMMITTEE - THEY MUST TAKE THE APPROPRIATE EXAMS
A. MINORITY ENTITY, INC., Norco, LA 1/1/09
This firm currently holds Commercial License Number 15339 for the classifications of Building Construction, Highway, Street and Bridge Construction and Specialty: Janitorial Services. This firm is requesting waiver of the Highway, Street and Bridge Construction examination in order to allow Mr. Jonathan D. Noel, Employee, to be listed as a must replace qualifying party pending all requirements being met. Mr. Noel has taken and passed the Building Construction and Rules and Regulation examinations and was previously waived for the Highway, Street and Bridge Construction examination.
A MOTION was made by _________________ and seconded by _________________ that the commercial waiver request and the application(s) be approved pending all requirements being met for A. MINORITY ENTITY, INC. The motion carried unanimously.
B.E.T. CONSTRUCTION, INC., Thibodaux, LA 1/1/09
This firm currently holds Commercial License Number 27797 for the classifications Building Construction, Highway, Street and Bridge Construction, Heavy Construction, Municipal and Public Works Construction, Electrical Work (Restricted) and Mechanical Work (Restricted). This firm is requesting waiver of the Building Construction, Highway, Street and Bridge Construction, Heavy Construction, Municipal and Public Works Construction, Electrical Work (Restricted), Mechanical Work (Restricted) examinations in order to allow Mr. Stephen E. Raynal, Employee, to be listed as an additional qualifying party pending all requirements being met.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Dupuy and seconded by Mr. Weston that the commercial waiver request and the application(s) be approved pending all requirements being met for B.E.T. CONSTRUCTION, INC. The motion carried unanimously.
BYRON E. TALBOT CONTRACTOR, INC., Thibodaux, LA 1/1/09
This firm currently holds Commercial License Number 12198 for the classifications of Building Construction, Highway, Street and Bridge Construction, Heavy Construction, Municipal and Public Works Construction, Electrical Work (Restricted), Mechanical Work (Restricted) and Specialty: Hazardous Waste Treatment or Removal. This firm is requesting waiver of the Electrical Work (Restricted), Mechanical Work (Restricted) and Specialty: Hazardous Waste Treatment or Removal examinations in order to allow Mrs. Elizabeth T. Gros, Employee, to be listed as an additional qualifying party pending all requirements being met.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Dupuy and seconded by Mr. Weston that the commercial waiver request and the application(s) be approved pending all requirements being met for BYRON E. TALBOT CONTRACTOR, INC. The motion carried unanimously.
BYRON E. TALBOT CONTRACTOR, INC., Thibodaux, LA 1/1/09
This firm currently holds Commercial License Number 12198 for the classifications of Building Construction, Highway, Street and Bridge Construction, Heavy Construction, Municipal and Public Works Construction, Electrical Work (Restricted), Mechanical Work (Restricted) and Specialty: Hazardous Waste Treatment or Removal. This firm is requesting waiver of the Electrical Work (Restricted), Mechanical Work (Restricted) and Specialty: Hazardous Waste Treatment or Removal examinations in order to allow Mr. Byron E. Talbot, Jr., Employee, to be listed as an additional qualifying party pending all requirements being met.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Dupuy and seconded by Mr. Weston that the commercial waiver request and the application(s) be approved pending all requirements being met for BYRON E. TALBOT CONTRACTOR, INC. The motion carried unanimously.
CORPS CONSTRUCTORS, LLC, Baton Rouge, LA 2/1/10
This firm currently holds Commercial License Number 53335 for the classification of Building Construction. This firm is requesting that the classifications of Highway, Street and Bridge Construction, heavy Construction, Municipal and Public Works Construction, Electrical Work (Restricted), Mechanical Work (Restricted) and Specialty: Construction Management (Building) be added to the license without further examination in order to allow Mr. John R. Nader, Member, to be listed as qualifying party. Mr. Nader has taken and passed the Building Construction and the Business and Law examinations.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Dupuy and seconded by Mr. Weston that the commercial waiver request and the application(s) be approved pending all requirements being met for CORPS CONSTRUCTORS, LLC. The motion carried unanimously.
FLUOR ENTERPRISES, INC., Irving, TX 1/1/09
This firm currently holds Commercial License Number 7416 for the classifications of Building Construction, Heavy Construction, Electrical Work (Statewide) and Mechanical Work (Statewide). This firm is requesting that Mr. Bruce A. Moore, Employee, be listed as a must replace qualifying party pending all requirements being met. Mr. Moore has also taken and passed the Master Electrician and the International Code Council Examination.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Dupuy and seconded by Mr. Weston that the commercial waiver request and the application(s) be approved pending all requirements being met for FLUOR ENTERPRISES, INC. The motion carried unanimously.
GULF STATES CONTRACTORS, L.L.C., Pearl River, LA 1/1/09
This firm currently holds Commercial License Number 38466 for the classification of Building Construction. This firm is requesting waiver of the Building Construction examination in order to allow Mr. Christopher R. Jean, Member, to be listed as an additional qualifying party and the application be approved pending all requirements being met.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Dupuy and seconded by Mr. Weston that the commercial waiver request and the application(s) be approved pending all requirements being met for GULF STATES CONTRACTORS, L.L.C. The motion carried unanimously.
INTEGRITY AIR SYSTEMS, LLC, Cypress, TX 1/7/10
This firm is applying for a contractor's license for the classification of Mechanical Work (Restricted). This firm is requesting waiver of the Mechanical Work (Restricted) examination in order to allow Mr. Kenneth F. Kilgore, Employee, to be listed as qualifying party and the application be approved pending all requirements being met.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Dupuy and seconded by Mr. Weston that the commercial waiver request and the application(s) be approved pending all requirements being met for INTEGRITY AIR SYSTEMS, LLC. The motion carried unanimously.
J.A.C. BUILDERS, L.L.C., New Orleans 10/7/09
This firm is applying for a contractor's license for the classification of Building Construction. This firm is requesting waiver of the Building Construction examination in order to allow Mr. John A. Clark, Member, to be listed as qualifying party and the application be approved pending all requirements being met. Mr. Clark has taken and passed the Law, Rules and Regulations and the Residential Building Contractor examinations.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Dupuy and seconded by Mr. Weston that the commercial waiver request and the application(s) be approved pending all requirements being met for J.A.C. BUILDERS, L.L.C. The motion carried unanimously.
PLANT PERFORMANCE SERVICES, LLC, Irving, TX 1/1/09
This firm currently holds Commercial License Number 40750 for the classifications of Building Construction, Heavy Construction, Municipal and Public Works Construction and Electrical Work (Statewide). This firm is requesting that the classification of Electrical Work (Statewide) be added to the license without further examination in order to allow Mr. Bruce A. Moore, Employee, to be listed as a must replace qualifying party pending all requirements being met. This firm has held a license with the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation since 2005 for the classification of Master Electrician. Mr. Moore has also taken and passed the Master Electrician and the International Code Council Examination.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Dupuy and seconded by Mr. Weston that the commercial waiver request and the application(s) be approved pending all requirements being met for PLANT PERFORMANCE SERVICES, LLC. The motion carried unanimously.
WHITE STAR, INC., River Ridge, LA 1/23/98
This firm currently holds Commercial License Number 33722 for the classifications of Building Construction, Municipal and Public Works Construction, Mechanical Work (Restricted), Plumbing (Statewide) and Specialty: Fire Sprinkler Work. This firm is requesting waiver of the Building Construction, Municipal and Public Works Construction, Mechanical Work (Restricted) and Specialty: Fire Sprinkler Work examinations in order to allow Mr. Joseph W. Lewis, Jr., Owner, to be listed as qualifying party and the application be approved pending all requirements being met. Mr. Joseph W. Lewis, Jr. also holds a Plumbing (Statewide) license.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Dupuy and seconded by Mr. Weston that the commercial waiver request and the application(s) be approved pending all requirements being met for WHITE STAR, INC. The motion carried unanimously.
Waiver Of The 120 And Sixty (60) Day Waiting Period
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MARTIN ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING LLC, Shreveport, LA 3/22/10
This firm is applying for a contractor's license for the classifications of Building Construction, Specialty: General Well Servicing, Maintenance and Construction, Specialty: Asbestos Removal and Abatement, Specialty: Oilwell Servicing and Workover, Specialty: Hazardous Waste Treatment or Removal, Specialty: Install Repair or Close Underground Storage Tanks and Specialty: Lead Based Paint Abatement and Removal. This firm is requesting waiver of the sixty (60) day waiting period and the 120 day waiting period for qualifying party eligibility in order to allow Mr. Robert B. Raines, Jr., Employee and Mr. Roy W. Dowling, Employee, to both be listed as qualifying parties and the application be approved pending all requirements being met. The sixty (60) day waiting period for issuance of a license to a non-resident contractor expires on 5/22/10. Mr. Robert B. Raines, Jr. and Mr. Roy W. Dowling are both previously qualified qualifying parties for the purchased company.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Dupuy and seconded by Mr. Weston that the commercial waiver request and the application(s) be approved pending all requirements being met for MARTIN ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING LLC. The motion carried unanimously.
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COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS TO BE PRESENTED
TO THE BOARD ON 3/25/10 AND APPROVED
PENDING – PER ACT 725
COMPANY NAME / CLASSIFICATIONS DATE REC.
ALTON MITCHELL STIGLER JR., Avondale, LA 2/19/10
This firm is applying for a contractor's license for the classifications of 7-725 – HVACR – Restricted (Commercial) – Orleans Parish, 7-735 – Commercial Electrical Work (Restricted) – Orleans, Jefferson and St. Tammany Parishes and 7-737 – Residential Electrical Work (Restricted) – Orleans and Jefferson Parishes. This firm is requesting that its application be approved pending all requirements being met.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Dupuy and seconded by Mr. Weston that the commercial application(s) to be approved pending – per Act. 725 being met for ALTON MITCHELL STIGLER JR. The motion carried unanimously.
FLOT'S ELECTRIC, L. L. C., LaCombe, LA 2/2/10
This firm is applying for a contractor's license for the classification of 7-737 - Electrical Work Residential (Restricted) –St. Tammany Parish. This firm is requesting that its application be approved pending all requirements being met.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Dupuy and seconded by Mr. Weston that the commercial application(s) to be approved pending – per Act. 725 being met for FLOT'S ELECTRIC, L. L. C. The motion carried unanimously.
LAWRENCE LYLE DIXON, Prairieville, LA 2/25/10
This firm is applying for a contractor's license for the classification of 7-737 - Electrical Work (Restricted) – Ascension and Livingston Parishes. This firm is requesting that its application be approved pending all requirements being met.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Dupuy and seconded by Mr. Weston that the commercial application(s) to be approved pending – per Act. 725being met for LAWRENCE LYLE DIXON. The motion carried unanimously.
LEJEUNE AND SONS, L.L.C., Brusly, LA 12/14/09
This firm is applying for a contractor's license for the classification of 7-737 - Electrical Residential (Restricted) –West Baton Rouge, Iberville, St. Martin and Jefferson Parishes and Master Plumbers License. This firm is requesting that its application be approved pending all requirements being met.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Dupuy and seconded by Mr. Weston that the commercial application(s) to be approved pending – per Act. 725 being met for LEJEUNE AND SONS, L.L.C. The motion carried unanimously.
STEPHENS HEAT & AIR CONDITIONING, LLC, Denham Springs, LA 1/29/10
This firm is applying for a contractor's license for the classification of 7-725 – HVAC – Commercial (Restricted) – Livingston Parish. This firm is requesting that its application be approved pending all requirements being met.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Dupuy and seconded by Mr. Weston that the commercial application(s) to be approved pending – per Act. 725 being met for LEJEUNE AND SONS, L.L. STEPHENS HEAT & AIR CONDITIONING, LLC. The motion carried unanimously.
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ADDITIONAL CLASSIFICATIONS AND CLASSIFICATION CHANGES FOR 3/25/10 MEETING. THESE FIRMS HAVE TAKEN AND SUCCESSFULLY PASSED THE REQUIRED EXAMS
COMPANY NAME/CLASSIFICATION
3D QUALITY CONTRACTORS LLC
License No. 52123
• ADD: ELECTRICAL WORK (STATEWIDE)
AMERICAN CONSULTING & DEVELOPING COMPANY, L.L.C.
License No. 42042
• ADD: SPECIALTY: GARBAGE & DEBRIS DISPOSAL
BASCO CONTRACTING, LLC
License No. 41574
• ADD: SPECIALTY: ACOUSTICAL TREATMENTS
• ADD: SPECIALTY: COLD-FORMED METAL FRAMING SYSTEMS, INTERIOR PARTITIONS
AND METAL WALLS
BERTRAND, ROY
License No. 40629
• ADD: PLUMBING STATEWIDE
BRAND INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS, L.L.C.
License No. 38998
• ADD: SPECIALTY: FIREPROOFING, FIRESTOPPING, & METALIZING
• ADD: SPECIALTY: LEAD BASED PAINT ABATEMENT
DECRO DEVELOPMENT, LLC
License No. 50650
• ADD: SPECIALTY: SOLAR ENERGY EQUIPMENT
DOUGLAS CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING CO., INC.
License No. 24141
• ADD: HIGHWAY, STREET AND BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
F. H. PASCHEN, S.N. NIELSEN & ASSOCIATES LLC
License No. 53002
• ADD: HEAVY CONSTRUCTION
FDNJ, L.L.C.
License No. 32848
• ADD: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
GAGE TELEPHONE SYSTEMS, INC.
License No. 17499
• ADD: ELECTRICAL WORK (STATEWIDE)
GATOR CONCRETE CRUSHING, L.L.C.
License No. 53164
• ADD: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
JB ELECTRICAL SERVICES, LLC
License No. 52028
• ADD: ELECTRICAL WORK (STATEWIDE)
JUNEAU ODENWALD, INC.
License No. 34455
• ADD: SPECIALTY: ROOFING AND SHEET METAL, SIDING
KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT SERVICES, INC.
License No. 44157
• ADD: HEAVY CONSTRUCTION
LAWSON ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE L.L.C.
License No. 45357
• ADD: SPECIALTY: PLUG AND ABANDON WELLS
M&M BUILDERS, INC.
License No. 32657
• ADD: HIGHWAY, STREET AND BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
MCFERREN, MICHAEL
License No. 39657
• ADD: HIGHWAY, STREET AND BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
MCKAY, JAMES
License No. 32894
• ADD: SPECIALTY: PAINTING AND INTERIOR DECORATING, CARPETING
NICK'S REFRIGERATION SERVICE, INC.
License No. 5295
• ADD: MECHANICAL WORK (STATEWIDE)
NOBLES CONSTRUCTION, LLC
License No. 38956
• ADD: ELECTRICAL WORK (STATEWIDE)
PERSONAL TOUCH SERVICES, INC.
License No. 51616
• ADD: SPECIALTY: RAISING AND LEVELING OF RESIDENCES AND BUILDING
PERRAULT'S TRUCKING & DIRT SERVICE, INC.
License No. 48901
• ADD: SPECIALTY: EARTHWORK, DRAINAGE AND LEVEES
PIEDMONT MECHANICAL, INC.
License No. 52661
• ADD: SPECIALTY: INDUSTRIAL PIPING
PORTIS CONSTRUCTION, L.L.C.
License No. 39267
• ADD: HIGHWAY, STREET AND BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
• ADD: MUNICIPAL AND PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION
PRECISION CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE, LLC
License No. 46868
• ADD: HIGHWAY, STREET AND BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
RC ALUMINUM INDUSTRIES, INC.
License No. 51786
• ADD: SPECIALTY: GLASS, GLAZING, STORE FRONTS, METAL PARTITIONS PANELS
AND SIDING
ROOFING SOLUTIONS, L.L.C.
License No. 44196
• ADD: HEAVY CONSTRUCTION
RYTAM CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC.
License No. 31232
• ADD: ELECTRICAL WORK (STATEWIDE)
STORM RECONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC.
License No. 45625
• ADD: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
THERMAL INSULATION & ACCESS, INC.
License No. 48361
• ADD: SPECIALTY: FIREPROOFING, FIRESTOPPING, & METALIZING
• ADD: SPECIALTY: SCAFFOLDING
• ADD: SPECIALTY: REFRACTORY
• ADD: SPECIALTY: PAINTING AND COATING (INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL)
TITAN OF LOUISIANA INC.
License No. 46584
• ADD: ELECTRICAL WORK (STATEWIDE)
• ADD: MECHANICAL WORK (STATEWIDE)
W.J.E., L.L.C.
License No. 52055
• ADD: MECHANICAL WORK (STATEWIDE)
A MOTION was made by Mr. Lambert and seconded by Mr. Dupuy to approve additional classifications and classification changes as listed and attached to the agenda beginning with 3D QUALITY CONTRACTORS LLC and ending with W.J.E., L.L.C. The motion carried unanimously.
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COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS COMPLETE PENDING
FULFILLMENT OF THE 60 DAY WAITING PERIOD FOR
NON-RESIDENT CONTRACTORS
COMPANY NAME/CLASSIFICATION DATE REC.
CONQUEST GENERAL, INC. 12/29/09
3941 E. Chandler Blvd. # 106-164
Phoenix, AZ 85048
ENERGY SERVICES SOUTHERN DIVISION, INC. 2/17/10
P. O. Box 4541
Grand Junction, CO 81502
A MOTION was made by Mr. Lambert and seconded by Mr. Dupuy to approve the following application(s) pending fulfillment of the sixty (60) day waiting period for non-resident contractors and that the license be issued as soon as staff has determined that all requirements have been met for or beginning with CONQUEST GENERAL, INC. and ending with ENERGY SERVICES SOUTHERN DIVISION, INC. The motion carried unanimously.
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COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS – PENDING ALL
REQUIREMENTS BEING MET
COMPANY NAME/CLASSIFICATION DATE REC.
ARCHITECTURAL SIGNING, INC. 1/20/10
3044 Adriatic Court
Norcross, GA 30071
ARISTEO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 1/07/10
12811 Farmington Road
Livonia, MI 48150
B.C.E. SPECIALTIES, INC. 12/21/09
P.O. Box 1566
Grapevine, TX 76099
BAYARDS QUALITY TREE SERVICE, INC. 11/12/09
P. O. Box 10030
New Iberia, LA 70562
BEEP ME PLUMBING, INC. 2/17/10
419 S. Salcedo
New Orleans, LA 70119
BMS CAT, INC. 11/12/09
303 Arthur Street
Ft. Worth, TX 76107
BRIGHTSIDE ELECTRIC, L.L.C. 9/02/09
14466 Grand Bay Road
Jarreau, LA 70749
BURNWORTH A/C, LLC 7/22/09
496 W. Houston River Road
Sulphur, LA 70663
CASSANO CONSTRUCTION, LLC 1/19/10
6031 Crestmount Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
CELTIC CROSS CONSTRUCTION, INC. 1/05/10
927 Mazant Street
New Orleans, LA 70117
CHRIS' AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING COMPANY, INC. 1/14/10
210 Delta Drive
Mandeville, LA 70448
CHRIS GUIDRY PLUMBING, INC. 1/08/10
503 St. Raymond Drive
Church Point, LA 70525
CITY FUNROOMS, LLC 12/23/09
1822 Blackbird Lane
Pensacola, FL 32534
CLARK'S PLUMBING, INC. 12/15/09
20129 Chandler Drive
Covington, LA 70435
CLC ELECTRICAL AND RENEWABLE, LLC 3/03/10
110 Emma Drive
Lafayette, LA 70503
COATINGS, INSULATION AND ASBESTOS SPECIALIST, INC. 12/30/09
P. O. Box 931
Camden, AR 717110931
COMFORT CARE HEATING & COOLING, INC. 1/19/10
22404 Quail Hollow Road
Loranger, LA 70446
CONTRACT SERVICES SUPPLIES & INSTALLATIONS, L.L.C. 12/08/09
3712 Lakeshore Drive
Shreveport, LA 71109
CORNERSTONE ELECTRIC, LLC 2/24/10
P.O. Box 1144
Metairie, LA 70004
COWBOY CUTTERS, INC. 1/08/10
124 Saddler Drive
Lafayette, LA 70506
COX & SCHEPP, INC. 1/04/10
P. O. Box 36884
Charlotte, NC 28236
DAYBREAK INSULATION CO., INC. 12/15/09
811 Teal Lane
Glenville, GA 30427
EBS AIR CONDITIONING, REFRIGERATION AND HEATING, L.L.C. 11/24/09
P. O. Box 341
Harvey, LA 70059
ELECTRICAL POWER SOURCE, LLC 1/13/10
P.O. Box 10513
New Iberia, LA 70563
FERRET, JEREMY 1/11/10
2521 Charles Drive
Chalmette, LA 70043
FLANAGAN, DARRIN 12/02/09
306 Aulds Chapel Road
Downsville, LA 71234
FOY BROS. DRYWALL & PAINTING LLC 12/30/09
5209 Forest Park Lane
New Orleans, LA 70131
GERACE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. OF MICHIGAN 1/19/10
4055 S. Saginaw Road
Midland, MI 48640
GOLD MEDAL CONSTRUCTION CORP. 11/30/09
5615 2nd Street West Ste. 2
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
GONZALEZ AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING, LLC 12/22/09
521 Joseph Street
Slidell, LA 70458
GRAVITY-RATTERMAN, LLC 7/14/09
2203 N. Lois Avenue Suite G-200
Tampa, FL 33607
GUIDRY'S INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, INC. 1/21/10
P.O. Box 2847
Reserve, LA 70084
GULF COAST PAVERS, INC. 1/19/10
4229C Bellaire
Houston, TX 77025
HANSON'S COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION, L.L.C. 12/18/09
P.O. Box 361
Abita Springs, LA 70420
INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT PROJECT CONTROLS, LLC 1/14/10
1102 Joe Yenni Blvd., Apt # 106
Kenner, LA 70065
J.AVITIA DESIGN+BUILD LLC 1/14/10
115 Sherwood Forest Drive
New Orleans, LA 70119
J.D. JAMES, INC. 1/06/10
2074 Raymond Diehl Road
Tallahassee, FL 32308
J.M. NORSWORTHY, L.L.C. 12/17/09
P.O. Box 264
Jackson, LA 70748
JAY CASHMAN, INC. 1/25/10
P. O. Box 6923996
Quincy, MA 02269
JB ENTERPRISES LEASING, L.L.C. 3/01/10
44065 Wilson Road
Franklinton, LA 70438
JELSEMA CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION, INC. 1/06/10
5035 West Greenbrooke
Kentwood, MI 49512
JIM COOPER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. 12/16/09
5004 5th Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35212
JOE E. FORD CONTRACTOR, INC. 10/14/09
P. O. Box 5505
Shreveport, LA 71135
JOE PAT'S PLUMBING, INC. 1/06/10
27131 Heltemes lane
Lacombe, LA 70445
KAP CONTRACTORS, LLC 12/10/09
P. O. Box 591
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
KELLOGG ELECTRIC, L.L.C. 1/12/10
303 W. Center Street
DeQuincy, LA 70633
KMAD BUSINESS SERVICE, INC. 3/01/10
502 Sinbad Street
Baker, LA 70714
LABARRE MECHANICAL PLUMBING CONTRACTORS, INC. 10/01/09
405 Highway Drive
Jefferson, LA 70121
LAMPLIGHTER CONSTRUCTION, LLC 3/10/10
12025 Industriplex Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
LBA CONSTRUCTION, LLC 12/30/09
2733 Ross Clark Circle
Dothan, AL 36301
LITTLE JOE'S WELDING & SONS, INC. 1/08/10
5218 Airline Dr.
Bossier City, LA 71111
LOPEZ FLOORS, INC. 12/23/09
124 Barnes Court
Gretna, LA 70056
LUBRICATION SYSTEMS COMPANY OF TEXAS LLC 6/05/09
2820 Needham Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70814
MAGNATE INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTING, L.LC. 1/12/10
P.O. Box 1489
Abbeville, LA 70510
MAYEAUX'S VINYL SIDING SUPPLY, LLC 3/10/10
13137 Mayeaux Lane
Hammond, LA 70401
MEDRANO ENTERPRISES LLC 12/22/09
2517 Franklin Drive Suite D
Mesquite, TX 75150
MID SOUTH CONTRACTORS SUPPLY, L.L.C. 5/05/09
434 Ashley Avenue
Rayville, LA 71269
MIGHTY AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING, L.L.C. 1/08/10
332 Westmede Drive
Gretna, LA 70056
MONTE'S REPAIR SHOP, INC. 2/19/10
P. O. Box 93064
Lafayette, LA 70509
NAZCO ENTERPRISES, INC. 12/21/09
19621 Waters Road
Germantown, MD 20874
NETWORK PLUMBING & MECHANICAL, INC. 1/07/10
P.O. Box 188
Merkle, TX 79536
OBERLINK, BRENT 1/14/10
P. O. Box 218
Brownstown, IL 62418
OWENS, DARREN 3/02/10
1901 Myrtle Street
Monroe, LA 71201
PIPES "R" US PLUMBING, INC. 3/10/10
642 N. hennessey Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
R & E DIRT CONTRACTORS, LLC 6/09/09
3069 Fuller Road
Minden, LA 71055
RELIABLE CABINET CO., LLC 2/15/10
16856 Cabinet Road
East Bernard, TX 77435
RELIABLE FIRE PROTECTION LLC 3/04/10
9925 Firestone Lane
N. Little Rock, AR 72118
REYES GROUP, LTD 12/28/09
15515 S. Crawford Avenue
Markham, IL 60428
ROMANO, JOAO 12/03/09
2418 Amy Drive
LaPlace, LA 70068
SABRE DEMOLITION CORPORATION 12/07/09
115 Railroad Street
Warners, NY 13164
SAGE, INC. OF LOUISIANA 1/11/10
P.O. Box 73933
Metairie, LA 70033
SAMTOV HOLDINGS, INC. 12/22/09
3915 St. Charles Avenue #210
New Orleans, LA 70115
SOUTHERN FIELD WELDING LLC 1/21/10
238 West 35 South
Burley, ID 83318
SOUTHERN MASONRY COMPANY LA 1/04/10
P. O. Box 6670
Miramar Beach, FL 32550
SOUTHERN SOLUTIONS, INC. 12/16/09
1820 South Carrolton Street
New Orleans, LA 70118
STEVE WIER, INC. 1/20/10
724 W. 20th
Houston, TX 77008
STONE SCAPES, INC. OF FLORIDA 12/15/09
139 Bay Grove Road
Freeport, FL 32439
SUNRISE ENERGY SOLUTIONS, LLC 3/01/10
16700 Marie Katrina Lane
Walker, LA 70785
SUREFIRE CONSTRUCTION, INC. 3/11/10
1020 Jefferson Street, Suite 200
Lafayette, LA 70501
T. K. STEEL BUILDINGS, LLC 2/23/10
511 Nichols Drive
West Monroe, LA 71291
TABRANE'S A/C AND HEATING LLC 1/11/10
4250 E. Ames Boulevard
Marreo, LA 70072
TALSON FIELD SERVICES, INC. 12/11/09
104 Campus Drive E Ste. 100
Destrehan, LA 70047
TATER'S LOGGING, L.L.C. 5/27/09
8170 La. Highway 418
Batchelor, LA 70715
TAYLOR & SONS ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC. 12/28/09
3046 Washington Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
TEMPLET, LUCIEN 2/08/10
796 Kent Road
Greensburg, LA 70441
THOMAS AIR & HEAT, LLC 1/14/10
13735 N. Lemans Street
New Orleans, LA 70123
THOMPSON INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, LLC 1/04/10
104 N. Main Steet
Sumter, SC 29150
TITAN EXTERIOR CONTRACTORS, LLC 1/12/10
800 Hickory Avenue Ste. D
Harahan, LA 70123
TOPCOR PORT ARTHUR, LLC 3/10/10
4960 Bluebonnet Blvd., Ste. B
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
TOWER SITE SERVICES, LLC 1/06/10
3205 West Metairie Avenue North
Metairie, LA 70001
VRP CONSTRUCTION, L.L.C. 11/12/09
1504 Common Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601
WOOD, DANIEL 1/05/10
26127 Bobby Gill Road
Denham Springs, LA 70726
ZIMMERMAN, SCOTT 1/06/10
262 Moore Road
Winnefied, LA 71483
A MOTION was made by Mr. Lambert and seconded by Mr. Clouatre to approve commercial applications – pending all requirements being met as listed and attached to the agenda beginning with ARCHITECTURAL SIGNING, INC. and ending with ZIMMERMAN, SCOTT with the EXCEPTION of COMPANY NAME or with the ADDITION of COMPANY NAME. The motion carried unanimously.
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COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS TO BE PRESENTED
TO THE BOARD ON 3/25/10
COMPANY NAME/CLASSIFICATION DATE REC.
A.G.E./AVICON GENERAL ENTERPRISES LLC 12/4/09
P.O. Box 83556
Baton Rouge, LA 70884
● BUILDING CONSTRUCTION; HIGHWAY, STREET AND BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
ALL TECH ELECTRIC LLC 12/23/09
1703 Esplanade Blvd.
Ruston, LA 71270
● ELECTRICAL WORK (STATEWIDE)
A-QUALITY TOUCH COMMERCIAL BUILDERS, LLC 1/26/10
1118 Main Street
LaPlace, LA 70068
● BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
ARK-LA-TEX GROUP, L.L.C. 6/11/09
68388 Commercial Way North
Mandeville, LA 70471
● MECHANICAL WORK (STATEWIDE)
ART ELECTRICAL, LLC 12/23/09
2907 Holly Grove
New Orleans, LA 70118
● ELECTRICAL WORK (STATEWIDE)
B & K REINFORCING, INC. 4/13/09
1626 29th Court South
Birmingham, AL 35209
● SPECIALTY: REINFORCING RODS AND WIRE MESH
BAKER PAINT & CONTRACTING COMPANY, INC. 9/30/09
4205 First Ave., Ste. 300
Tucker, GA 30084
● SPECIALTY: PAINTING AND COATING (INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL)
BARCLAY CONSTRUCTION L.L.C. 1/11/10
400 Poydras Street Suite 2107
New Orleans, LA 70130
● BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
CHANDLER'S PARTS & SERVICE, INC. 12/28/09
11656 Darryl Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
● MECHANICAL WORK (STATEWIDE)
CONTRACTORS BUILDING SERVICES, INC. 12/4/09
4560 Farm Road 999
Gary, TX 75643
● BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
CORNERSTONE GENERAL CONTRACTORS, LLC 12/9/09
P. O. Box 2275
Ruston, LA 71270
● MECHANICAL WORK (STATEWIDE)
DANE & DAWN JORDAN CONTRACTOR, LLC 12/3/09
330 Tison Road
Colfax, LA 71417
● SPECIALTY: EARTHWORK, DRAINAGE AND LEVEES
DIVISION 4 SOLUTIONS, LLC 11/13/09
2005 Chestnut Road
Birmingham, AL 35216
● SPECIALTY: MASONRY, BRICK, STONE
DPI, LLC OF DELAWARE 9/28/09
5005 N. State Line Aveune
Texarkana, TX 75503
● ELECTRICAL WORK (STATEWIDE)
E C T ELECTRIC, LLC 3/11/10
24798 Heritage Drive
Denham Springs, LA 70726
● ELECTRICAL WORK (STATEWIDE)
FRANCOIS, BRANDON 1/5/2010
1730 Leon C. Simon Drive
New Orleans, LA 70122
● ELECTRICAL WORK (STATEWIDE)
G&T CONVEYOR COMPANY, INC. 12/22/09
476 Southridge Inustrial Drive
Tavares, FL 32778
● SPECIALTY: AIRPORT BAGGAGE HANDLING SYSTEMS
HERCULES CONCRETE PUMPING SERVICE OF MISSISSIPPI, INC. 12/17/09
P.O. Box 6063
Pearl, MS 39288
● SPECIALTY: CONCRETE PUMPING SERVICES
INSTITUTIONAL NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS LLC 12/21/09
P.O. Box 516
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
● SPECIALTY: TELECOMMUNICATIONS
INSULATED PANEL COMPANY 12/30/09
421 N. Paulina Street
Chicago, IL 60622
● SPECIALTY: INSULATION FOR COLD STORAGE AND BUILDINGS
JOHNIE REBAR LLC 12/15/09
53095 Hwy. 424
Franklinton, LA 70438
● SPECIALTY: POST TENSIONING; SPECIALTY: REINFORCING RODS
AND WIRE MESH
LTS INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES LLC 10/29/09
6405 Mira Mesa Blvd., Ste. 100
San Diego, CA 92121
● SPECIALTY: TELECOMMUNICATIONS
LUNMAR, INC 11/23/09
3715 Hwy 27 South
Sulphur, LA 70665
● SPECIALTY: ERECTION OF MARINE EQUIPMENT
LVI SERVICES INC. 9/16/09
1201 Childers Road
Orange, TX 77630
● SPECIALTY: ASBESTOS REMOVAL AND ABATEMENT; SPECIALTY:
DEMOLITION (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION)
MAJOR CONSTRUCTION, LLC 11/30/09
5633 Abbey Drive
New Orleans, LA 70131
● BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
MALBROUGH, PAUL 12/8/09
2414 3rd Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601
● SPECIALTY: DRIVEWAYS, PARKING AREAS, ETC., ASPHALT A/R
CONCRETE EXCLUSIVE OF HIGHWAYS & STREET WORK
MOSE SIMMONS LLC 11/18/09
P.O. Box 417
Reserve, LA 70084
● HEAVY CONSTRUCTION; MUNICIPAL AND PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION
MVR CONSTRUCTION, LLC 12/7/09
120 Big Oak Drive
Maylene, AL 35114
● BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
NEAL'S PLUMBING PLUS, INC. 12/30/09
212 Kings Land Drive
Covington, LA 70435
● MECHANICAL WORK (STATEWIDE); PLUMBING (STATEWIDE)
ON GUARD SYSTEMS, INC. 1/5/10
205 Oakleaf Drive
Lafayette, LA 70503
● SPECIALTY: ALARM SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT
PRONOUN CONSTRUCTION, INC. 2/23/09
900 Bagdad Road
Westlake, LA 70669
● HIGHWAY, STREET AND BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
QUALITY ELECTRICAL & A/C REPAIRS, INC. 1/28/10
112 Dandurand Street
Cankton, LA 70584
● ELECTRICAL WORK (STATEWIDE)
RAK OF LOUISIANA, LLC 10/20/09
842 Camelia Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
● BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
RDB ELECTRIC L.L.C. 10/28/09
74437 Wilkinson Road
Covington, LA 70435
● ELECTRICAL WORK (STATEWIDE)
RELIANCE ELECTRIC, INC. 1/7/10
P.O. Box 840575
Hildale, UT 84784
● ELECTRICAL WORK (STATEWIDE)
ROSTEET BUILDERS, INC. 1/5/10
1159 Kingery Road
Lake Charles, LA 70611
● BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
SHARP, JENNIFER 10/1/09
P.O. Box 80354
Shreveport, LA 71148
● SPECIALTY: TELECOMMUNICATIONS
SMITH, MAX 10/15/09
104 Westridge Drive
West Monroe, LA 71291
● PLUMBING (STATEWIDE)
SMW & CHARBONNET CONSTRUCTION LLP 12/10/09
2661 Bruxells Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
● BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
SOUTH COAST STRUCTURAL SERVICES, LLC 12/2/09
15572 Riverdale Avenue East
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
● BUILDING CONSTRUCTION; SPECIALTY: DEMOLISHING WORK
ST. CLERGY ROSEMARY 10/8/09
420 E. Bellevue Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
● ELECTRICAL WORK (STATEWIDE)
STEELFAB, INC. 10/26/09
5448 Spalding Drive-Bldg 200
Norcross, GA 30092
● SPECIALTY: ORNAMENTAL IRON AND STRUCTURAL STEEL ERECTION,
STEEL BUILDINGS
STRONG BUILT CONSTRUCTION, INC. 12/21/09
184 Green Road
West Monroe, LA 71291
● BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
TNT CABLE CONTRACTORS, INC. 12/21/09
226 Oak Hill Drive
Powderly, TX 0
● SPECIALTY: TELECOMMUNICATIONS
RANS POWER ELECTRIC, INC. 12/21/09
607 S. Main Street
Cleburne, TX 76031
● ELECTRICAL WORK (STATEWIDE)
VISU-SEWER, INC. 12/16/09
P. O. Box 804
Pewaukee, WI 53072
● SPECIALTY: SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION
WALLER PETROLEUM, INC. 9/16/09
102 Broadway
Minden, LA 71055
● BUILDING CONSTRUCTION; HIGHWAY, STREET AND BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION;
MUNICIPAL AND PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION
WRIGHT TREE SERVICE, INC. 12/8/09
P. O. Box 1718
Des Moines, ID 50306
● SPECIALTY: TREE PLANTING, SURGERY, AND TRIMMING BRUSH CONTROL
WTD HOLDINGS, INC. 12/30/09
2255 Justin Trail
Alpharetta, GA 30004
● BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
A MOTION was made by Mr. Lambert and seconded by Mr. Clouatre to approve commercial applications being met as listed and attached to the agenda beginning with A.G.E./AVICON GENERAL ENTERPRISES LLC and ending with WTD HOLDINGS, INC. with the EXCEPTION of COMPANY NAME or with the ADDITION of COMPANY NAME. The motion carried unanimously.
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Mr. McDuff introduced Mrs. Emma Payne, Supervisor of the Commercial Application Section then each employee came forth introduced themselves and told how long they have been employed with the La. State Board of Contractors.
The Doug Traylor, Supervisor of the Examination Section introduced his staff.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business a MOTION was made by Mr. Weston and seconded by Mr. Clouatre to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried unanimously.
SECRETARY-TREASURER
CHAIRMAN
Adjournment
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