NEW JERSEY STATE BOARD OF ARCHITECTS
March 13, 2008
Public Session Minutes
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 Helene Schlegel | ( ) | ( ) | (X) |
| Public Member | |||
| Board Member Vacant - Architect Member | |||
| Board Member Vacant - Government 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; Beverly Rankin and Joseph Abello of the Board of Architects.
ALSO PRESENT: Burt Liebman, Legislative Liaison and Patricia Schiripo, Regulatory Analyst both from the Division of Consumer Affairs; Michael Soriano, AIA Liaison from the NJ AIA Chapter.
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
February 28, 2008
Editorial changes were made to page 2
ACTION: Mr. DeMassi motioned to approve the minutes as amended. Mr. Horii seconded the motion. It was unanimously approved.
IV ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mr. Zaccone announced that:
– At 10:30 am there is an investigative inquiry with respondent pertaining to ITEM No. 54059
– At 1 pm there is an investigative inquiry with respondent pertaining to ITEM No. 54851
Executive Director Hsu announced that Burt Liebman, Legislative Liaison and Patricia Schiripo, Regulatory Analyst from the Division of Consumer Affairs will be present to discuss A2146.
V OLD BUSINESS
A-2146 which revises the regulation of Landscape Architects
DAG Albertson informed the Board that legislation to revise the regulation of landscape architects under bill A-2146 has been introduced in the Assembly, referred to Committee and then voted out of Committee with changes. Many of the Board's comments appear to have been incorporated into the bill. However, there are two changes in the bill that concern the Board, namely, the exemption language approved by the Board for Architects and Professional Engineers was not included, and, further, the requirements for architects and engineers to become licensed Landscape Architects appears to be more stringent (5+ years of experience plus review of education) than for an initial applicant for licensure. On February 28th, Mr. DeMassi motioned that the Board opposes bill A-2146 in its current format. Ms. Schlegel seconded the motion. It passed unanimously. The Board however, supports the licensing of landscape architects.
3/13/08 Burt Liebman, Legislative Liaison will be present to discuss this with the Board.
ACTION: Burt Liebman, Legislative Liaison and Patricia Schiripo, Regulatory Analyst both from the Division of Consumer Affairs met with the Board to discuss their concerns with the legislation and the language that was not incorporated into the bill. AIA Liaison representative Michael Soriano concurred with the Board’s concerns of the language not included in the bill. Grandfather clause language was discussed as well as other language that would allow architects to continue practicing landscape architecture under their architect license.
VI NEW BUSINESS
A. Correspondence
Copy of an e-mail from Kim Kerker, Assistant Director, Communications / Art Director of NCARB with draft resolutions that will be acted upon at the 2008 Annual Meeting and Conference.
Resolution 2008-A - Handbook for Interns and Architects Amendment - Clarifying Training Setting for Earning Training Credit Under Non-US and Non-Canadian Architects Resolution 2008-B - Model Law Amendment - Acceptance of the NCARB Certificate Resolution 2008-C - Bylaw Amendment - Clarifying the Roles of the Committee on the Intern Development Program and the Committee on Education Resolution 2008-D - 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-E - Model Regulations and Rules of Conduct Amendment - Clarifying Knowledge and Skill Resolution 2008-F - Handbook for Interns and Architects Amendment - Revising Exam Equivalents for the ARE (appendix attached) Resolution 2008-G - Handbook for Interns and Architects Amendment - Reporting Requirement for IDP Training Units (appendix attached) Resolution 2008-H - Handbook for Interns and Architects Amendment - Employment Duration Requirement for IDP Training Units Resolution 2008-I - Handbook for Interns and Architects Amendment - Allowing Certain Minimum Training Units for Completion of Qualified Emerging Professional’s Companion Exercises Resolution 2008-J - Model Regulations Amendment - Including Sustainable Design Among Health, Safety, and Welfare Subjects for Purposing of Continuing Professional Development Resolution 2008-K - Handbook for Interns and Architects Amendment - Limiting the Number of Professional and Community Service Training Units in Work Settings A through F to 40 Training Units Resolution 2008-L - Model Regulations and Rules of Conduct Amendment - Taking into Account Generally Established Sustainable Design Principles Within the Rules of Professional Conduct Resolution 2008-M - National Academy of Environmental Design (appendix attached)
ACTION: This item was tabled until the next meeting for discussion.
B. Information
NCARB’s Fast Facts dated February 29, 2008 with important information of ARE 4.0
ACTION: This item was tabled until the next meeting for discussion.
C Interior Design Examination and Evaluation Committee
February 6, 2008 minutes
ACTION: Ms. Goté motioned to approve the minutes as presented. Mr. Kniesler seconded the motion. It was unanimously approved.
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
Byers, Christopher H.* Catsimatides, Anthony M* Huh, Stephan S.*
Hummel, Harry H.* Man, Jonathan C.* Prentice, John*
Quinn, Kathryn J.* Shah, Harish* Heidig, John A.
Wright, John F.* Grochowski, Rachael H.* Riesterer, Charles P.
Andrade, Manual A.* Gurion, Anne M.* Jesudason,Rabindranth*
Leven, David M Cheong, Alvyn Cheng-Chung Cale, Elvis J.*
Sheehan, Neil J. Smith, Michael R.* Cahill, Mark G.*
Zimmerman, Morris B.*
ACTION: Mr. DeMassi motioned to approve the above individuals for licensure by credentials. Mr. Horii seconded the motion. It was unanimously approved.
B. Applications for Examination
The following applicant/s applied for admission to the Architectural Registration Examination and are recommended by staff:
Monica Dalvie Arjani Jasvinder S. Arjani Zachary J. Gidich
Min Woo Kil Alexander B. Ovejas George Cocoros
Luis G. Rosario-Lluveras Adam Witkowski Katherine Bee Dy
Joyce M. Scatuccio PoYi Wu
ACTION: Mr. DeMassi motioned to approve the above individuals to take the ARE Exam. Mr. Joshi seconded the motion. It was unanimously approved.
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:
Junkroft, Kristina A. Nemergut, Marc R. Albert Anikwe
Sloan Gutowski Jia Hua Jesse Pedersen
Jaeryung Ree
ACTION: Mr. DeMassi motioned to approve the above individuals for licensure inasmuch as they have completed the ARE process. Mr. Horii seconded the motion. It was unanimously approved.
D Certificate/s of Authorization
1 CJ4 STUDIOS, LLC
Architecture
4 Dewey Avenue
Gladstone NJ 07934
Responsible Architect: Charles E. Johnson IV - License #AI016934
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.
ACTION: Mr. DeMassi motioned to issue a Certificate of Authorization to CJ4 Studios, LLC. Mr. Joshi seconded the motion. It was unanimously approved.
VIII PUBLIC COMMENTS
AIA Liaison representative Michael Soriano concurred with the Board’s concerns of the language not included in the bill.
IX EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 10:50am, Mr. DeMassi motioned to go into executive session to conduct the inquiries scheduled for today and review other disciplinary matters on the agenda. Ms. Goté seconded the motion. It was unanimously approved.
X NEXT MEETINGS
March 27, 2008 Regular Meeting
Union Room - 3rd Floor
Investigative inquiry with respondent pertaining to ITEM No. 54927 - 10:30am
April 10, 2008 Regular Meeting
Union Room - 3rd Floor
XI ADJOURNMENT
The meeting ended at 2pm.
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