New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs State Board of Architects Minutes

MINUTES
NEW JERSEY STATE BOARD OF ARCHITECTS
June 12, 2008
Public Session

I CALL TO ORDER

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Board was called to order at 9:30 am in the Union Conference Room on the third (3rd) floor at 124 Halsey Street, Newark, New Jersey

PARTICIPANTS	PRESENT	ABSENT	EXCUSED
President Albert Zaccone, RA	(X)	( )	( )
Vice President Frederick Kniesler, CLA	(X)	( )	( )
Board Member Paul DeMassi, RA	(X)	( )	( )
Board Member Diane Goté, CID	(X)	( )	( )
Board Member Howard Horii, RA	(X)	( )	( )
Board Member Kishor Y Joshi, RA	(X)	( )	( )
Board Member Bernard Kellenyi, RA	( )	( )	(X)
Board Member Vacant - Architect Member
Board Member Vacant - Government Member
Board Member Vacant - Public Member
Board Member Vacant - Public Member

OTHERS PRESENT: B. Michelle Albertson, Deputy Attorney General; James S. Hsu, Executive Director, Board of Architects; Margaret Hinkley, Secretary to Executive Director; Joseph Abello and Beverly Rankin of the Board of Architects.

ALSO PRESENT: Patricia Schiripo, Regulatory Analyst, Division of Consumer Affairs

II OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT

The statement required by Chapter 231, public laws of 1975, the "Open Public Meetings Act," was read and it was announced that notice of this meeting was prepared in the office of the Board of Architects and mailed to the Secretary of State, the Newark Star-Ledger, the Trenton Times, the Camden Courier-Post, the Record and the Atlantic City Press.

III APPROVAL OF MINUTES

May 8, 2008

ACTION: Mr. DeMassi motioned to approve the minutes as presented. Mr. Kniesler seconded the motion. It passed unanimously.

IV ANNOUNCEMENTS

Executive Director Hsu announced the following:

– David Szuchman is the new Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs check article for some facts
– Susan Wise, NCARB Director of External Affairs has resigned effective September 2008
– Receipts for tolls and parking are to be submitted to the Board office by the end of June.
– Electronic transmittal of NCARB blue cover will be emailed for downloading by the Board.

Mr. Zaccone announced that he and Mr DeMassi will be attending the NCARB Annual Conference on June 26 & 27, 2008 in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania.

V OLD BUSINESS

A Correspondence

On April 24, 2008 the Board reviewed a copy of a March 5, 2008 letter from Barrett D. Kolton of Mobility Consulting Group, LLC, requesting a written opinion that he does not need a license for his consulting business is attached for the Board’s information. Subsequent to reviewing this letter, Mr. DeMassi motioned to send a letter requesting more detailed description and process of his involvement; submit a list of all New Jersey projects and include the name/s of the architects for each project. Mr. Joshi seconded the motion. It passed unanimously. On May 8, 2008, the Board reviewed Mr. Kolton’s response to the Board’s request for more information. Mr. DeMassi motioned to advise Mr. Kolton that it does not appear that he needs an architectural license from this Board, however, the Board will refer his May 1, 2008 letter to the Home Improvement Unit to determine if he is required to register as a Home Improvement Contractor. Also request verification from Appel Design Group whether the information from Mr. Kolton is correct. Mr. Joshi seconded the motion. It was unanimously approved.

5/22/08 Laurance Appel’s response to the Board’s request for more information is attached for board review.

ACTION: Mr. DeMassi motioned to find no cause for action. Mr. Horii seconded the motion. It passed unanimously.

B Correspondence

Copy of a letter dated March 17, 2008 from Jason Lusardi, Architect, requesting a clarification of the delineation of responsibility of the licensed architect is attached for review and discussion. On May 6, 2008, the Joint Committee reviewed a copy of an April 28th memo from Arthur Russo, Executive Director, Board of Professional Engineers & Land Surveyors with the Board’s opinion to Mr. Lusardi’s correspondence. On May 6th, after some discussion, the Joint Committee of Architects & Engineers unanimously voted to forward this matter to the Board of Architects for discussion and bring this matter back to the Joint Committee. On May 8th, Mr. DeMassi motioned to send a letter to Mr. Lusardi requesting that he provide information as to the type of building is this project ; what services did he, as the architect, provide? What services did the professional engineer provide? Advise him of our next Architect and Joint Committee meeting dates Mr. Joshi seconded the motion. It passed unanimously.

6/12/08 Mr. Lusardi’s response is attached for the Board’s review as well as a copy of the Board’s

ACTION: Mr. DeMassi motioned to advise the Joint Committee of Architects & Engineers that the Board of Architects determined his projects are architectural and the contract should be between the architect and the property owner. Mr. Horii seconded the motion. It passed unanimously.

VI NEW BUSINESS

A Correspondence

Copy of a May 9, 2008 memorandum from Kim Kerker, Assistant Director, Communications/Art Director, NCARB regarding the 2008 NCARB Resolutions to be acted upon at the 2008 Annual Meeting and Conference. The following resolutions are attached for board review:

Resolution 2008-01 - Handbook for Interns and Architects Amendment - Clarifying Training Setting for Earning Training Credit Under Non-US and Non-Canadian Architects