Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board public meetings in 2024

Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board

The Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board (LAPELS) will hold a special meeting on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. at the DOTD office in Baton Rouge. The agenda includes an organizational assessment. The meeting is scheduled to adjourn by noon.

• Special meeting of the LAPELS Board on December 5, 2024.
• Meeting location: DOTD offices, 1201 Capitol Access Road, Room 102 C, Baton Rouge.
• Agenda includes an organizational assessment.
• Public comment period scheduled at 9:05 a.m.
• Meeting tentatively adjourns at noon.

The Board voted to enroll in the Louisiana Department of Justice’s Occupational Licensing Review Program and authorized negotiations for fees. Additionally, the Board approved a contract for an organizational culture assessment and delayed the effective date of several rule revisions.

• Approved enrollment in the Occupational Licensing Review Program (OLRP) (unanimous)
• Authorized Board Attorney to negotiate OLRP fees and payment options (unanimous)
• Authorized Executive Director to return OLRP Participation Decision Form by Dec 31, 2024 (unanimous)
• Changed effective date of revisions to Rules 905, 911, 1703 and 3119 from July 1, 2025 to July 1, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Theresa B. Jones Consulting for organizational culture assessment not to exceed $15,000 (unanimous)
• Confirmed all licenses and certificates issued and renewed since last meeting (unanimous)
• Approved all Board expenses (unanimous)

Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board

The Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board will convene at its Baton Rouge office. The agenda consists of public comment and committee reports.

• Public Comment Time at 9:05 a.m.
• Committee Reports scheduled for morning and afternoon sessions

Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board

The Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board is scheduled to meet on September 23, 2024. The agenda includes public comment and committee reports.

• Public Comment Time at 9:05 a.m.
• Committee Reports

The Board amended rules regarding licensure by endorsement and property boundary surveys. It approved several consent orders for licensure violations and authorized over $129,000 for security, cooling, and moving expenses for a new office. The Board also updated its fee schedule effective July 1, 2025.

• Approved consent order for Integrated Food Engineering LLC: $3,750 fine and $1,014.57 costs
• Approved consent order for Andrew J. Mileson, P.E.: $3,000 fine and $1,014.57 costs
• Amended Rules 903, 909, 2503, and 2701 regarding licensure by endorsement
• Amended Rule 2907 regarding property boundary survey guidelines
• Approved $8,842 for security system and $18,487 for server room AC at United Plaza office
• Approved updated office moving budget of $100,410
• Amended Rule 1703 fee schedule effective July 1, 2025 (7-1)
• Denied request from Glenn Gaudet for 'retired status-waiver granted'

Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board

The Board will meet to hear public comments and receive committee reports. The agenda does not list specific decisions or legislative items for action.

• Public comment period
• Committee reports

The Board approved five consent orders involving fines and sanctions for unlicensed practice and rule violations. It also delayed proposed fee increases and approved budget amendments for office furniture and moving expenses.

• Approved consent order for Total Engineers LLC: $3,000 fine and $231.93 costs
• Approved consent order for Krunal M. Patel, P.E.: $500 fine and $231.93 costs
• Approved consent order for Rayner Consulting Group, L.L.C.: $500 fine, $566.60 costs, and $120 unpaid fees
• Approved consent order for Benjamin A. Rayner, P.E.: $500 fine and $566.60 costs
• Approved consent order for Gerald T. Wynne, P.E.: $1,000 fine and $1,328.32 costs
• Changed effective date for proposed fee increases to July 1, 2025
• Denied licensure application for Paul Lynes due to educational requirements
• Approved $41,940 for office furniture and $6,255 for moving expenses

Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board

This is a procedural meeting of the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board. The agenda includes public comment time and committee reports, with no specific items such as rezonings, contracts, or fee changes listed.

The Board approved nine consent orders involving fines and sanctions for licensed engineers and unlicensed firms. It also authorized $14,330 for office renovation materials and approved the FY 23-24 amended budget.

• Approved consent order for Thomas S. Graham, P.E.: $4,000 fine, $901.48 costs, and $600 unpaid fees
• Approved consent order for DSC Engineering, Inc.: $1,500 fine and $901.48 costs
• Approved consent order for Raymond L. Goodson, Jr., Inc.: $3,750 fine and $679.41 costs
• Approved consent order for Michael J. McLaren, P.E.: $1,500 fine and $679.41 costs
• Approved consent order for Northeast Technical Services Co., Inc.: $3,000 fine and $160.32 costs
• Approved consent order for David P. Hossenlopp, P.E.: $500 fine and $160.32 costs
• Approved consent order for Trachte Building Systems, Inc.: $3,750 fine and $925.94 costs
• Approved consent order for Ross T. Mori, P.E.: $1,500 fine and $925.94 costs

Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board

The Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board is scheduled to convene at its Baton Rouge offices. The agenda includes public comment and committee reports.

• Public Comment Time at 9:05 a.m.
• Committee Reports starting at 9:10 a.m.

The Board approved 12 consent orders involving fines and sanctions for unlicensed practice or expired licenses. It also authorized two IT support contracts and two $150,000 bank investments.

• Approved consent orders for 12 respondents including fines for Winkelmann & Associates, Inc., Michael D. Clark, P.E., and others
• Approved $36,270 contract with Tri-Core Technologies, L.L.C. for LOLA system maintenance
• Approved $21,600 contract with Red Stick Solutions, L.L.C. for IT support
• Authorized $150,000 investment at JPMorgan Chase Bank
• Authorized $150,000 investment at Hancock/Whitney Bank
• Approved up to $2,000 to purchase furniture from Cross Country Mortgage
• Approved Board and staff attendance at NCEES Annual Meeting in Chicago
• Decided not to participate in the UK Mutual Recognition Agreement ceremonial signing

Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board

The Board authorized a 10-year office lease in Baton Rouge and approved several three-year contracts for legal, accounting, and technical services. It also amended rules regarding mineral unitization surveys, intern certification, and fee schedules. Three consent orders were approved for unlicensed practice and expired licensure.

• Approved 10-year office lease at 8550 United Plaza Blvd not to exceed $166,660.68 annually
• Approved $450,000 contract for D. Scott Landry and $108,000 for Celia Cangelosi as legal counsel
• Approved technical advisor contracts for D’Pat, L.L.C. ($90,000) and Joe H. Harman & Associates, LLC ($180,000)
• Approved $84,000 accounting contract with L.A. Champagne & Co., L.L.P.
• Approved consent order for John Beath Environmental LLC: $3,000 fine and $546.77 costs
• Approved consent order for John M. Beath: $1,500 fine, $546.77 costs, and cease and desist
• Approved consent order for George A. Evans, P.L.S.: $1,000 fine and $183.82 costs
• Authorized 7% salary increase for the Executive Director

Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board

The Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board will hold a meeting at the DOTD offices in Baton Rouge. The agenda consists of public comment time and committee reports.

• Public Comment Time

The Board approved a relocation of its office to the United Plaza II Building and adopted a new fee schedule for licensure and renewals effective January 1, 2025. It also amended rules regarding electronic meetings to comply with Act 393. The FY 2024-25 budget was accepted with a specific allocation for office rent.

• Approved relocation of office to 9th floor of United Plaza II Building
• Approved amended Rule 1703 fee schedule effective January 1, 2025
• Approved amendment to Rule 705 regarding electronic meetings
• Approved FY 2024-25 budget with $118,000 allocated to Office Rent
• Approved year-to-date financial report for FY 23-24
• Approved 2024-2025 Board meeting schedule
• Approved all Board expenses
• Confirmed all licenses and certificates issued and renewed since last meeting