MARYLAND BOARD OF ARCHITECTS



MINUTES

MARYLAND BOARD OF ARCHITECTS

DATE: December 8, 2015

PLACE: 500 N. Calvert Street 3rd Floor Conference Room

Baltimore, MD 21202

PRESENT: Diane Cho, Chair

Stephen Parker

Gary Ey

Paul Edmeades

ABSENT: Cynthia Shonaiya

Magda Westerhout

Stephanie Hopkins

OTHERS PRESENT: Pamela J. Edwards, Executive Director

James Baseman, Assistant Executive Director

Milena Trust, Assistant Attorney General

Terry A White, Administrative Secretary

John C. Corkill, AIAMD

CALL TO ORDER

Diane Cho, Chair, called the meeting to order at 1:20 p.m.

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

Motion(I) was made by Paul Edmeades, seconded by Cynthia Shonaiya and unanimously carried to approve the October 26, 2015 meeting minutes with corrections.

COMPLAINT COMMITTEE REPORT

The Complaint Committee reported on the status of the following complaints:

15-AR-02 - Open Offer consent order

16-AR-01 - Open Offer consent order and fine

16-AR-02 - Closed No citation

16-AR-03 - Closed Signed consent order, paid fine

16-AR-04 - Open Offer consent order and fine

16-AR-05 - Open Sent to AAG’s Office

16-AR-06 - Open Investigating

16-AR-07 - Open Investigating

16-AR-08 - Closed Signed consent order, paid fine

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Motion (II) was made by Stephen Parker, seconded by Paul Edmeades, and unanimously carried to accept the Complaint Committee report.

APPLICATIONS APPROVED FOR ARCHITECTURAL REGISTRATION EXAM

The Board approved the following applications for the Architectural Registration Examination:

Ri Ahn Kendall R. Ahlberg

Andrew P. Chneveas Patrick T. DiGiovanni

Kathryn A. Donahue Stephanie L. Gerson

Donald L. Foor Kamilah P. Moorehead

Tremayne D. Ottley Sadie M. Pena

Jonathan A. Sandoval Deborah Sandavol-Marte

Silvi Stefi Marcus D. Wiles

APPLICATIONS APPROVED FOR RECIPROCITY

The Board approved the following applications for reciprocal licensing:

Onyel J. Gibson 18311 Ileana Schinder 18312

Dana S. Mintsiveris 18313 Keoura Sanavong 18314

Daniel J. Novac 18315 Brent M. Amos 18316

Todd L. Hierls 18317 Mathew B. Root 18320

David E. Blood 18321 Robert Nussear, Jr. 18322

Eslahjou Babak 18325 Laura N. Campbell 18328

Kyle S. Hopkins 18329 Christa Kerrigan 18330

Charles T. Fish 18331 Vu T Tran 19332

Michael R. Wheeler 18333 Shuo Yang 18334

Dale R. Yoder 18335

APPLICATIONS APPROVED FOR FIRM PERMIT

The Board approved the following applications for the Certificate of Authorization:

Stanmyre and Noel Architects 17807

Pope Architects, Inc. 18319

Clutch Pencil, Inc. 18336

Black & Veatch Architects, LLC 18337

C.C. Johnson & Malhotra, P.C. 18338

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Design Group Facility Solutions, Inc. 18339

Inplace Design LLC 18340

Thewall Architects 18341

Heery International, Inc. 18342

Vista Design Inc. 18343

APPLICATIONS APPROVED FOR REINSTATEMENT

The Board approved 10 applications for reinstatement.

NEW BUSINESS

The Board discussed the Governors Regulatory Reform Commission report. The commission conducted a fairly critical analysis of the practices and procedures of all regulatory agencies, Boards and Commissions, and made recommendations designed to streamline government oversight as well as reduce spending by state agencies.

Notable was the review of Continuing Professional Competency requirements that many boards have in place. The report questions the necessity and value of continuing education and its true impact on the licensed community.

The Board discussed this matter in detail. It was concluded that input from the boards should be provided to the commission or the Governor; however, a response from the Board is not required at this time. A link to the report will be provided to the Board.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT

Pamela Edwards advised the Board that Jessica Carter, Chief Counsel, has determined that posting Board meeting notices on the DLLR website is sufficient notice to the public. Ms. Edwards said that in the past we have been publishing meeting dates in the Maryland Register, and the Daily Record when last minute changes are needed. The Board agreed that notice on the website calendar is sufficient.

A motion (III) was made by Paul Edmeades, seconded by Stephen Parker, and unanimously carried to discontinue posting the meeting schedule to the Maryland Register as the DLLR web page calendar is sufficient notice to the public.

Motion (IV) was made by Paul Edmeades, seconded by Stephen Parker, to incorporate the Educational Equivalency Matrix into the regulations. The motion was unanimously carried by the Board.

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Ms. Edwards also reported that she received approval of the Hiring Freeze Exemption Request for Terry White’s position and that Linda Washington will be the acting Board Secretary until a permanent replacement for Terry is found. Mr. Parker asked about Ms. Edwards’ replacement. It was reported that the Commissioner is working on that.

Ms. Edwards also advised the Board that the Real Estate Commission has asked to switch Board meeting times in September 2016. The Board declined with regrets.

The Board discussed proposed changes to NCARB’s education requirements from 160 hours to 150 hours to be consistent with colleges offering a 5 year degree. This would put NCARB in line with the NAAB requirements. The Board decided that it will not take exception to the modification to NCARB’s Education Standard. Ms. Edwards will advise NCARB via email.

Funding for the Regional Summit in March, in Savanah Georgia was discussed. Gary Ey is interested in going under the Public Member Scholarship. Ms. Edwards stated that there are slots for 5 funded delegates.

John Corkill asked about a new NCARB program involving a joint agreement with 14 colleges. Paul Edmeades offered that our education, IDP, and exam requirements must still be met and that NCARB is working to shorten licensing requirements. Stephen Parker stated that this pilot program would allow requirements to be met in an simultaneous instead of sequentially.

BOARD COUNSEL’S REPORT

No report for this meeting.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, motion (V) was made by Diane Cho, seconded by Stephen Parker and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 2:05 p.m.

____x_____ With Corrections

____ Without Corrections

SIGNATURE ON FILE

Diane Cho, Chairperson

Date: 04/27/2016

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