Residential Building Contractors Subcommittee public meetings in 2020

Residential Building Contractors Subcommittee

The Residential Building Contractors Subcommittee will consider compliance hearings for alleged violations including unlicensed contracting and home improvement registration, with cases involving specific addresses and dollar amounts. They will also review statutory citations, old business continuances, requests for rehearing, and approve new license applications. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• NLE Contractors L.L.C. – alleged violations at 101 Nailer Way, Broussard ($192,627.66)
• Jim Terrell Construction, LLC – alleged violations at 14 Cocos Street, Kenner ($163,619.85)
• Stallion Construction LLC – alleged violation at 1165 Cyril Avenue, Baton Rouge ($169,463.82)
• Request for rehearing by James J. LeBouef d/b/a LeBouef’s Construction (fine of $13,000)
• Consideration of 70+ residential license and home improvement registration applications

The Residential Building Contractors Subcommittee approved several new residential and home improvement registration applications and additional license classifications. The board also conducted multiple compliance hearings, issuing fines and cease and desist orders to several contractors.

• Approved additional classifications for residential licenses
• Approved new residential applications listed on agenda
• Approved new home improvement registration applications listed on agenda
• Found Chris Torry d/b/a Torry Construction Co. in violation; assessed maximum fine plus $1,000 administrative costs and issued cease and desist order
• Found Claude J. Daniel d/b/a Claude’s Flooring in violation; assessed maximum fine plus $1,000 administrative costs and issued cease and desist order
• Accepted settlement offers for Jim Terrell Construction, LLC, NLE Contractors L.L.C., RLS Properties, L.L.C., and Ste. Marie Home Builders, Inc.
• Assessed Omar Leon d/b/a Leon’s Construction Enterprise maximum fine plus $1,000 administrative costs (reducible to $500 fine + $500 costs if licensed within 120 days)
• Found Efrain Maya, Isai Lopez d/b/a Leah’s Desing & Construction, Michael Evans Auxier d/b/a Amber Contractors, and Sturgis Concrete Works, LLC in violation; assessed maximum fine plus $1,000 administrative costs and issued cease and desist orders

Residential Building Contractors Subcommittee

The Residential Building Contractors Subcommittee will consider 16 compliance hearings for alleged violations including unlicensed contracting, failure to register, and contract abandonment. The agenda also includes statutory citations for fines, a request for rehearing, and consideration of new license applications and additional classifications. Public comment is allowed.

• Charles Beaudion d/b/a Allied Roofing: alleged unlicensed home improvement contracting at 115 Cormane Road ($35,900), 273 Ash Street ($7,600), and 200 Earl Linzay Road ($24,500).
• Michael Watson Construction LLC and individuals: alleged unlicensed residential construction at 130 Bayou Oaks Drive ($2,800,000 project).
• Shawn Robinson Construction and Erick Lara: alleged unlicensed work at 1702-1710 Grammont Street ($63,750.50).
• Reed's Metals LLC: alleged unlicensed residential construction at 20924 Pinehill Cemetery Road ($56,207.62) and 201 Egret Road ($78,162.00).
• Songy's Roofing & Contractors LLC: alleged abandonment and failure to perform at 28869 Lezu Lane ($8,098.78) and 6193 Sumrall Drive ($9,399.65).

The Residential Building Contractors Subcommittee approved several new residential and home improvement registration applications and additional license classifications. The board also conducted multiple compliance hearings, issuing fines and cease and desist orders to various contractors.

• Approved additional classifications for residential licenses
• Approved new residential applications listed on the agenda
• Approved new home improvement registration applications listed on the agenda
• Assessed maximum fine plus $1,000 costs for Charles Beaudion (reducible to $1,000 fine + $1,000 costs if licensed within 120 days)
• Assessed maximum fine plus $1,000 costs for Ryan Watson (reducible to $1,000 fine + $500 costs if added as qualifying party within 90 days)
• Found Erick Lara in violation; assessed maximum fine plus $1,000 costs and issued cease and desist order
• Found George Ragas, Jr. in violation; assessed maximum fine plus $1,000 costs and issued cease and desist order
• Ratified summary suspension of licenses for Songy’s Roofing & Contractors LLC

Residential Building Contractors Subcommittee

The Residential Building Contractors Subcommittee will hold compliance hearings on 18 alleged violations for unlicensed home improvement and residential construction work across Louisiana. The subcommittee will also consider a request for rehearing, additional license classifications, and new residential and home improvement applications.

• Compliance hearing for David Kelley d/b/a Kelley & Sons Construction, alleged unlicensed work at 2443 West Armand Street, Lake Charles ($9,213)
• Compliance hearing for Lynn Hamilton d/b/a Lynn Hamilton Carpentry, alleged unlicensed residential work at 179 Lake Loop, DeRidder ($115,350)
• Compliance hearing for Songy's Roofing & Contractors LLC, alleged abandonment of contract at 221 Riverwood Drive, Saint Rose ($14,978)
• Request for rehearing by Miloslav Valenta Jr. d/b/a Complete Sheetrock Services, previously found in violation with fine and cease-and-desist order
• Consideration of new residential building contractor applications (e.g., 42 Crowns Construction, LLC, Blanco Brothers Construction LLC)

The Residential Building Contractors Subcommittee approved new residential license applications, home improvement registration applications, and additional license classifications. The board also conducted multiple compliance hearings resulting in fines, cease and desist orders, and accepted settlement offers.

• Approved additional classifications for residential licenses
• Approved new residential applications listed on the agenda
• Approved new home improvement registration applications
• Found David Kelley, Lynn Hamilton, Alexander Hernandez, Hector Reyes, Nickolas Morris, Heyer Hanson Inspections, Lee Greathouse, and Prime Construction Group in violation; assessed maximum fines, $1000 administrative costs, and cease and desist orders
• Accepted settlement offers and no contest pleas for Ronald Myers, Marchand Brothers Construction, Saints & Santos Construction, Rhett Blanchard, Dwayne Glover, Site-Tech Consulting & Construction, S & B Construction Group, and Carl Vessel
• Assessed Spark Operation & Heavy General Construction maximum fine plus $1000, reducible to $500 fine and $500 costs if licensed within 90 days
• Assessed Rafael Rico maximum fine plus $1000, reducible to $500 administrative costs if licensed within 90 days
• Assessed Miloslav Valenta, Jr. maximum fine plus $1000, reducible to $1000 fine and $500 costs if licensed within 90 days

Residential Building Contractors Subcommittee

The Residential Building Contractors Subcommittee will consider compliance hearings for alleged violations of state licensing laws, including unlicensed work and contracting with unlicensed contractors, at properties across Louisiana with contract values from $7,602 to $582,600. They will also review statutory citations (fines) for four companies, consider continuances, and approve additional classifications and new license applications for residential and home improvement contractors. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• Premier Construction Residential & Commercial LLC alleged violations for contracts with unlicensed contractors at 6911 Marshal Foch Street ($582,600), New Orleans
• Brothers Roofing & Sheet Metal LLC alleged unlicensed work at 6911 and 6919 Marshal Foch Street ($25,545.33), New Orleans
• Joel Rosario d/b/a T and J Construction alleged unlicensed work at 8700 Todd Road ($113,290.50), Bell City
• Statutory citations (fines) of $500 each for Blanco's Roofing & Sheetmetal, Alberto Martinez Garcia, Nelson Clayton Homes, and Paul W. Kent Sr.
• Consideration of dozens of residential and home improvement license applications and additional classifications (e.g., swimming pools, roofing)

The Residential Building Contractors Subcommittee held compliance hearings, issuing fines and cease-and-desist orders to several contractors for statutory violations. The board also approved new residential and home improvement applications and updated license classifications.

• Fined Premier Construction Residential & Commercial LLC $1,000 plus $1,000 in administrative costs
• Found Brothers Roofing & Sheet Metal, L.L.C. in violation; assessed maximum fine, $1,000 administrative costs, and cease and desist order
• Found Carlos A. Orellana in violation; assessed maximum fine, $1,000 administrative costs, and cease and desist order
• Found Joel Rosario d/b/a T and J Construction in violation; assessed maximum fine, $1,000 administrative costs, and cease and desist order
• Accepted settlement offers for Casey J. Forshag, LLC, Mendoza Concrete, LLC, and Todd Builders, LLC
• Fined Alfred Green Builders Inc $1,000 plus $500 in administrative costs
• Found A.B. Grace Construction LLC in violation; assessed maximum fine, $1,000 administrative costs, and cease and desist order
• Approved additional residential license classifications and new residential and home improvement applications

Residential Building Contractors Subcommittee

The Subcommittee conducted compliance hearings, issuing maximum fines and cease and desist orders to four companies. It also accepted several settlement offers and approved new residential and home improvement applications.

• Issued maximum fine, $1000 administrative cost, and cease and desist order to Mingoti Construction LLC
• Issued maximum fine, $1000 administrative cost, and cease and desist order to Golden Painting and Renovations LLC
• Issued maximum fine, $1000 administrative cost, and cease and desist order to Accu-Builders, Inc.
• Issued maximum fine, $1000 administrative cost, and cease and desist order to Star Framing of Louisiana, LLC
• Fined Pro Renovations LLC $2000 plus $500 costs (reducible to $1000 fine if licensed within 90 days)
• Fined Dennis Brinegar d/b/a B & B Flooring $1000 plus $500 costs (reducible to $500 fine if licensed within 90 days)
• Approved additional classifications for residential licenses
• Approved new residential and home improvement registration applications

Residential Building Contractors Subcommittee

The Residential Building Contractors Subcommittee will consider 11 compliance hearings for alleged violations of state licensing laws, including unlicensed bidding and contracting at specific residential properties. The subcommittee will also review statutory citations with $500 payments, a continued hearing, and consider additional classifications and numerous residential and home improvement license applications.

• Frank Duncan d/b/a F. Duncan Enterprises LLC – alleged unlicensed home improvement at 10337 Plainfield Dr., New Orleans ($45,000)
• Pro Renovations LLC – alleged unlicensed residential construction at 7140 Tudor Ct., New Orleans ($187,400)
• Lynell Turner & Associates, Inc. – alleged unlicensed residential construction at 1642 Bellfort Dr., Baton Rouge ($80,251)
• Pierre Home Builders L.L.C. and Advanced Construction of Denham Springs – alleged unlicensed contracting at 13229 Booker Cemetery Ln., Clinton ($71,078 and $56,340)
• Three companies (All-Pro Roofers, Cuzee Construction, Louisiana Fence & Stain) cited for statutory violations with $500 payments each

Residential Building Contractors Subcommittee

The Residential Building Contractors Subcommittee will consider minutes, public comment, and then hear 8 compliance cases involving alleged violations of state licensing laws for residential construction and home improvement. The subcommittee will also review a request for rehearing, consider additional classifications for residential licenses, and approve residential and home improvement applications.

• Compliance hearing for The Plant Gallery, Inc. at 1750 St. Charles Avenue Unit 607, New Orleans ($47,581.08) for unlicensed home improvement contracting
• Compliance hearing for Saints & Santos Construction, LLC at 3400 Mumphrey Road, Chalmette ($145,000) for unlicensed residential construction
• Compliance hearing for Protek Services of Monroe, LLC and three individuals at 108 Pecan Bayou Drive, Alexandria (total $438,092.83) for unlicensed residential construction
• Compliance hearing for A. P. Dodson, L.L.C. at 4458 Richmond Drive, Ethel ($62,044.31, 3 counts) for contracting with unlicensed contractors
• Compliance hearing for Premier Construction Residential & Commercial LLC and Carlos A. Orellana at 6919 Marshal Foch, New Orleans (total $666,193.48) for unlicensed contracting and license misuse

The Residential Building Contractors Subcommittee issued several cease and desist orders and fines during compliance hearings. The board also approved new residential and home improvement applications and additional license classifications.

• Found The Plant Gallery, Inc. in violation; issued cease and desist, maximum fine, and $1000 administrative costs
• Found Protek Services of Monroe, LLC in violation; issued cease and desist, maximum fine, and $1000 administrative costs
• Found Erick Lara in violation; issued cease and desist, maximum fine, and $1000 administrative costs
• Found Randy West in violation; issued cease and desist, maximum fine, and $1000 administrative costs
• Accepted settlement offer for Jose B. Acosta (no contest plea)
• Accepted settlement offer for VA Construction LLC (no contest plea)
• Accepted no contest plea for A. P. Dodson, L.L.C.; assessed $1500 fine and $1000 administrative costs
• Accepted settlement offer for Premier Construction Residential & Commercial LLC (no contest plea)

Residential Building Contractors Subcommittee

The Residential Building Contractors Subcommittee will consider four compliance hearings for alleged violations of contractor licensing laws, including unlicensed work and contracts with unlicensed contractors. They will also review statutory citations with $500 fines for seven companies, a continuance of a previous case, and numerous applications for residential and home improvement licenses. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Compliance hearing for Cody Lacaze at 120 Clayton Road, Alexandria ($10,414.48) for unlicensed home improvement contracting
• Compliance hearing for Southern Reproductions Inc. at 12348 Gross Road, Clinton ($11,950.00) for contracting with unlicensed contractor
• Compliance hearing for FHR Construction LLC at 4458 Richmond Drive, Ethel ($16,242.88) for unlicensed residential construction
• Compliance hearing for WS Homes LLC at 12344 Hurst Lane, Clinton ($37,010.31) for contracting with unlicensed contractor
• Statutory citations for seven companies, each with a $500 payment, for violations of licensing statutes

The Residential Building Contractors Subcommittee approved several settlement offers involving no contest pleas for various contractors. The board also approved additional residential license classifications and multiple new residential and home improvement applications.

• Accepted February 19, 2020, meeting minutes
• Approved Cody Lacaze settlement offer (no contest plea)
• Approved Southern Reproductions, Inc. settlement offer (no contest plea)
• Approved FHR Construction LLC settlement offer (no contest plea)
• Approved WS Homes LLC settlement offer (no contest plea)
• Accepted statutory citations as presented
• Approved Patela Construction Inc. settlement offer (no contest plea)
• Approved additional residential license classifications

Residential Building Contractors Subcommittee

The Residential Building Contractors Subcommittee will consider 17 alleged violations for unlicensed residential construction and home improvement work, with total contract values ranging from $9,783 to $380,000. The agenda also includes two statutory citation payments, a request for rehearing, and consideration of dozens of new license applications. The subcommittee will also review minutes from the previous meeting and take public comment.

• Tres Beau Homes LLC alleged for unlicensed work on 5 properties totaling $1,089,810 in Benton, Grand Cane, Montgomery, and Homer
• Lasseigne Estates LLC alleged for contracting with unlicensed contractors on a $380,000 project at 111 Bald Eagle Drive, Belle Chasse
• Sturlese Construction and Humberto Landaverde alleged for unlicensed work on four properties at 1619-1630 West Common Street, Lake Charles ($338,000 and $50,248)
• Request for rehearing from Raymond G. Willie after a previous violation finding for unlicensed work at 215 Froemming Road, Deridder ($36,000)
• Consideration of over 60 residential building and home improvement registration applications

The Residential Building Contractors Subcommittee approved new residential and home improvement registration applications and additional license classifications. The board also conducted multiple compliance hearings, issuing fines and cease and desist orders to several contractors.

• Approved additional classifications for residential licenses
• Approved new residential applications listed on agenda
• Approved new home improvement registration applications listed on agenda
• Found Larry D. Graham d/b/a Graham Central Construction, LLC in violation; assessed maximum fine, $1,000 administrative costs, and cease and desist order
• Accepted settlement offer and no contest plea for Tres Beau Homes, LLC
• Found Virgil L. Davis d/b/a J-H Pool Service in violation; assessed $500 in administrative costs
• Found Brandon Chase Meyers d/b/a Ark-La-Tex Foundation Solutions in violation; assessed maximum fine, $1,000 administrative costs, and cease and desist order
• Found Samuel W. Carter d/b/a S. C. Custom Construction in violation; assessed maximum fine, $1,000 administrative costs, and cease and desist order

Residential Building Contractors Subcommittee

The Residential Building Contractors Subcommittee will hold compliance hearings on alleged violations including unlicensed contracting and failure to register. Cases involve projects across Louisiana with contract values ranging from $8,615 to $284,410. The subcommittee will also consider a request for rehearing and approve pending license applications.

• Rafael Lara Construction LLC alleged for contracts with unlicensed contractors at 419 Pelican Grove ($89,513.62)
• Schmidt Homes Inc. alleged for contracts with unlicensed contractors at 25 West Park Place ($284,410.00)
• Ed Smith d/b/a Ed Smith Home Services alleged for unregistered home improvement work at two Metairie properties ($10,575 and $18,693)
• Re-Fresh Construction LLC requests rehearing after being found in violation for unlicensed work at 2004 Lapeyrouse Street ($85,500)
• Consideration of residential and home improvement license applications (lists attached)

The Residential Building Contractors Subcommittee conducted compliance hearings, issuing fines and cease and desist orders to several contractors for statutory violations. The board also approved new residential and home improvement registration applications.

• Approved settlement offers for Rafael Lara Construction LLC, Schmidt Homes, Inc., and Bangin Nails, LLC
• Found Oscar Espinales, Saturnino Isuala, Ed Smith d/b/a Ed Smith Home Services, Phil Liles d/b/a Handyman Services, M. J. Williams Home Improvements LLC, LVY Construction, LLC, and Ronald L. Fleming Jr. d/b/a Supervision & Construction Services in violation; assessed maximum fines plus $1,000 administrative costs and issued cease and desist orders
• Assessed Mario Fonseca a $1,500 fine plus $500 administrative costs and issued a cease and desist order (penalty reducible to $500 fine if licensed within 120 days)
• Assessed Turn Key Contractors, LLC $500 in administrative costs
• Assessed Elmoore Carradine a $500 fine plus $500 administrative costs
• Assessed Re-Fresh Construction LLC a $500 fine plus $500 administrative costs following a granted rehearing
• Tabled Patela Construction Inc. matter until March 18, 2020
• Approved new residential and home improvement registration applications as listed on the agenda