I CALL TO ORDER

II OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT

III APPROVAL OF MINUTES

May 8, 2008

IV ANNOUNCEMENTS

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.

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.

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 Resolution 2008-02- Model Law Amendment - Acceptance of the NCARB Certificate Resolution 2008-03- Bylaw Amendment - Clarifying the Roles of the Committee on the Intern Development Program and the Committee on Education Resolution 2008-04- Handbook for Interns and Architects Amendment - Clarifying the Appeals Process Related to the Five-Year Rolling Clock and Adding Birth or Adoption of a Child as a Cause for Extending the Five-Year Period. Resolution 2008-05- Model Regulations and Rules of Conduct Amendment - Clarifying Knowledge and Skill Resolution 2008-06- Handbook for Interns and Architects Amendment - Revising Exam Equivalents for the ARE Resolution 2008-07- Handbook for Interns and Architects Amendment - Reporting Requirement for IDP Training Units Resolution 2008-08- Handbook for Interns and Architects Amendment - Employment Duration Requirement for IDP Training Units Resolution 2008-09- Handbook for Interns and Architects Amendment - Allowing Certain Minimum Training Units for Completion of Qualified Emerging Professional?s Companion Exercises Resolution 2008-10- Model Regulations Amendment - Including Sustainable Design Among Health, Safety, and Welfare Subjects for Purposing of Continuing Professional Development Resolution 2008-11- Model Regulations and Rules of Conduct Amendment - Taking into Account Generally Established Sustainable Design Principles Within the Rules of Professional Conduct Resolution 2008-12- National Academy of Environmental Design

Appendix B - ARE 4.0 Exam Equivalents
Appendix C - ID Reporting Examples
Appendix D - ACSA National Academy Proposal

B Regulations

Proposed amendment to N.J.A.C. 13:27-4.3 Architectural Registration Examination pertaining to the transition from 3.1 ARE to 4.0 ARE for eligible candidates was published in the New Jersey Register on May 5, 2008, is attached for board information. Deadline for comments is July 4, 2008.

C Landscape Architect Examination and Evaluation Committee

April 16, 2005 minutes

D Interior Design Examination and Evaluation Committee

April 2, 2008 minutes

E Information

1 NCARB Fast Facts dated May 22, 2008 pertaining to the ARE 4.0 and ACCELERATOR; Annual Meeting and Conference; and announcing NCARB Staff additions is attached for the board?s information.

2 NCARB Position Paper for the NAAB 2008 Accreditation Review Conference as well as summary of comments on the "NCARB Position Paper for the NAAB 2008 Accreditation Review Conference" from the NCARB Regional Meetings are attached for the board?s information.

F Legislation

It is requested by the Division Director's office that the Board review the following bills and advise if a position is taken.

1 A-2735 - Prohibits employment and licensing background checks to go back further than seven years under certain circumstances

2 S-1805 - Permits removal of State board, commission or independent authority member for failure to attend three consecutive meetings thereof without good cause.

3 S-1815 - Requires legal action against certain licensed persons to be brought within two years.

VII REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS

A. Applications for Licensure by Credentials

The following individuals have applied for licensure by credentials, have met board requirements and are recommended for licensure:

* - NCARB Council Record Holder

1 - Blomquist, Mark J.* Cole, Michael D.* Falls, Cynthia A.*
2 - Hamilton, Rainy Jr.* Krueger, Justin M.* Leckner, Jill M.*
3 - Valerio, Niccolo* Walcott, Carswell M* Wong, Sam Cheung Ching*
4 - Lipschutz, Brion Yamaguchi, Susan A. Parker, Carlton B*
5 - Blake, Charles D.* Neurmann, Timothy D* Henson, Scott K.*
6 - Lerner, Jill N.* Pedersen, William E.* Karen A. Cook*

B. Applications for Examination

The following applicant/s applied for admission to the Architectural Registration Examination and are recommended by staff:

1 - Thomas J. Cherry 2 - Alexander D. Gotthelf 3 - Henry M. Latch III
4 - Brian J. McCabe 5 - Evan J. Scott 6 - Jessica V. Zivkovitch

C Licensure by Examination

The following applicant/s have completed all Divisions of the Architectural Registration Examination and are submitted to the Board for licensure:

Christina Amey Emad Baules Michael Busch
Joel Dabrowski Rashmika patel Luis Seta
David Smith Donna Terzano

D Certificate/s of Authorization

1 DION & SOKOL, INC.
Architecture
329 C Boston Post Road
Sudbury MA 01776

Responsible Architect: Robert R. Dion - License #AI05214

Summary: This application for a Certificate of Authorization to offer architectural services only is submitted by a New Jersey licensed architect who owns 100% of the shares. This application appears to comply with statutory requirements.

2 CIEBA DESIGN GROUP, INC.
Architecture
103 Finch Road
Ringwood NJ 07456

Responsible Architect: Alex Garcia - License #AI08728

Summary: This application for a Certificate of Authorization to offer architectural services only is submitted by a New Jersey licensed architect who owns 100% of the shares. This application appears to comply with statutory requirements.

3 THE JOSHI GROUP, LLC
Architecture
142 Schibanoff Road
Freehold NJ 07728

Responsible Architect: Kishor Y. Joshi - License #AI07325

Summary: This application for a Certificate of Authorization to offer architectural services only is submitted by a New Jersey licensed architect who owns 67% of the shares in business with an unlicensed individual who owns 33% of the shares. This application appears to comply with statutory requirements.

VIII PUBLIC COMMENTS

IX EXECUTIVE SESSION

X NEXT MEETINGS

July 10, 2008* Regular Meeting
Union Room - 3rd Floor

*Re-organization of officers

Investigative inquiry pertaining to ITEM No. 56126 - 10am
Investigative inquiry pertaining to ITEM No. 56126 - 11am
Investigative inquiry pertaining to ITEM No. 56126 - 1pm
Investigative inquiry pertaining to ITEM No. 56126 - 2pm

July 24, 2008 Regular Meeting
Union Room - 3rd Floor

XI ADJOURNMENT

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