Residential Building Contractors Subcommittee public meetings in 2021
8 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Residential Building Contractors Subcommittee
The Residential Building Contractors Subcommittee is reviewing allegations of unlicensed construction and home improvement work. The meeting also includes consideration of various residential license and home improvement registration applications.
- Compliance hearing for Victor Dowden regarding $119,000.00 in alleged unlicensed work
- Compliance hearing for RTC Construction, LLC regarding $320,000.00 in alleged unlicensed work
- Compliance hearing for Jason Todd Rubsamen d/b/a Clock Construction regarding $123,565.39 in alleged violations
- Review of residential license applications including A & H Construction and Consulting LLC
- Review of home improvement registration applications including 3 C's Painting & Renovations LLC
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 and updated license classifications.
- Fined Victor Dowden $1,500 plus $1,000 in administrative costs
- Issued maximum fine, $1,000 administrative costs, and cease and desist order to Allison Construction LLC
- Issued maximum fine, $1,000 administrative costs, and cease and desist order to Tommy Curry
- Issued maximum fine, $1,000 administrative costs, and cease and desist order to Absolute Roofing and Remodeling LLC
- Fined Rhett Hanagriff maximum fine plus $1,000 costs, reducible to $500 fine and $500 costs if licensed within 120 days
- Fined Jason Todd Rubsamen (Clock Construction/CLK Construction) $1,000 plus $500 administrative costs for two separate matters
- Issued maximum fine, $1,000 administrative costs, and cease and desist order to Lake Area Industrial Group LLC and D & R Elite Services LLC
- Approved additional classifications for residential licenses
Residential Building Contractors Subcommittee
The Residential Building Contractors Subcommittee will consider alleged violations for unlicensed residential construction and home improvement work, including 27 compliance hearings with specific dollar amounts. They will also review minutes, public comment, statutory citations with $500 fines, and applications for new licenses and classifications.
- Webers Construction, LLC – alleged unlicensed work at 2809/2811 Audubon St, New Orleans ($141,500)
- Amato Sisters Construction, Inc. – alleged unlicensed work at 706 Napoleon Ave, New Orleans ($94,828.30)
- Lissa Busbey d/b/a LBK Luxury Pools – 4 counts of unlicensed work totaling $259,247.50 in multiple locations
- Combs Restoration, LLC – alleged unlicensed work and mold remediation violations at 6808/6809 W Calcasieu Dr, Lake Charles ($255,439.84)
- 14 statutory citations for $500 each for various violations
The Residential Building Contractors Subcommittee conducted compliance hearings, issuing maximum fines and cease-and-desist orders to several unlicensed or violating contractors. The board also accepted multiple settlement offers and approved new residential and home improvement applications.
- Found Webers Construction, LLC, Amato Sisters Construction, Inc., and others in violation; assessed maximum fines plus $1000 administrative costs and issued cease and desist orders
- Accepted no-contest settlement offers for Isaac Bentancor, Victor Simon, Jason Berry Law, and others
- Assessed Lissa Busbey maximum fine plus $1000, reducible to $1000 fine plus $1000 if licensed within 120 days
- Assessed Accu-Builders, Inc. a $1000 fine plus $500 in administrative costs
- Assessed Cristian Golven maximum fine plus $1000, reducible to $500 fine plus $500 if licensed within 120 days
- Approved additional classifications for residential licenses
- Approved new residential applications listed on the agenda
- Approved new home improvement registration applications listed on the agenda
Residential Building Contractors Subcommittee
The Residential Building Contractors Subcommittee will consider numerous compliance hearings regarding alleged unlicensed contracting and mold remediation. The body will also review requests for rehearing, new residential license classifications, and various residential and home improvement applications.
- Compliance hearing: Profab Contractors LLC ($66,827.50)
- Compliance hearing: P&P Affordable Construction Services LLC ($28,760.00)
- Compliance hearing: TATM Services LLC ($53,426.25)
- Compliance hearing: John Michael Rosales d/b/a Rosales Construction & Remodeling ($31,155.00)
- Compliance hearing: Wilfred Lastrape d/b/a W&W Painting Carpentry & Roofing ($15,000.00)
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, issuing fines and cease and desist orders to several contractors.
- Approved additional classifications for residential licenses
- Approved new residential applications as listed on agenda
- Approved new home improvement registration applications as listed on agenda
- Issued maximum fine, $1,000 administrative costs, and cease and desist orders to P&P Affordable Construction Services LLC, TATM Services LLC, John Michael Rosales, Fortay Roofing and Construction LLC, Powerhouse Elevation & Construction LLC, Ponce Construction The Handy Lady LLC, James Ryan, Charles Beaudion, Courtney Dipley, R. K. Construction Inc., Lapeyrouse Fence LLC, Percy Crawford, and Calvary Constructors LLC
- Assessed $500 fine and $500 administrative costs for Norberto Silva
- Assessed $1,500 fine and $500 administrative costs for Elzie Bishop LLC
- Suspended license for Tompkins All Purpose Construction LLC with a path to reduction and reinstatement
- Granted rehearings for RF Construction LLC and Wonder Construction LLC
Residential Building Contractors Subcommittee
The subcommittee will review several compliance hearings regarding alleged unlicensed construction and home improvement work. The meeting also includes consideration of new residential license applications and additional license classifications.
- Compliance hearing for R L Blanton Construction, Inc. regarding $42,820.92 in alleged unlicensed work
- Compliance hearing for All Star Premier Homes, L.L.C. involving 3 counts of unlicensed contracting totaling $116,942.50
- Compliance hearing for GEM Construction Group, LLC regarding $212,500.00 in alleged unlicensed work
- Review of statutory citations and payments totaling $5,000.00 across 10 companies
- Consideration of residential license applications for various companies including A & E Renovations LLC
The Residential Building Contractors Subcommittee approved new residential license applications, home improvement registration applications, and additional classifications for residential licenses. The board also conducted multiple compliance hearings resulting in fines, cease and desist orders, and some dismissals.
- Approved new residential license applications
- Approved new home improvement registration applications
- Approved additional classifications for residential licenses
- Found Danny Jamison d/b/a Millennium Building and Remodeling Services in violation: maximum fine, $1,000 administrative costs, and cease and desist order
- Found Eric Frank d/b/a Taylor’s Concrete & Property Maintenance in violation: maximum fine, $1,000 administrative costs, and cease and desist order
- Found Best in the Business Construction Company LLC in violation: maximum fine, $1,000 administrative costs, and cease and desist order
- Found Zion Custom Works LLC in violation: maximum fine, $1,000 administrative costs, and cease and desist order
- Found Kermit Joey Leger d/b/a Cajun Roofing LLC in violation: maximum fine, $1,000 administrative costs, and cease and desist order
Residential Building Contractors Subcommittee
The subcommittee will consider approval of May 2021 minutes, hear public comment, and then conduct compliance hearings for over 20 alleged violations including unlicensed contracting, failure to maintain records, and contracting with unlicensed contractors. After hearings, the subcommittee will consider additional classifications for residential licenses and review applications for new residential building contractor licenses and home improvement registrations.
- J & J Connections LLC – alleged unlicensed home improvement at 1211 Jefferson Drive, Lake Charles ($30,000)
- James E. Rothrock d/b/a Westech Roofing Services – alleged unlicensed home improvement at 314 Stiffel Road, Westlake ($42,300)
- Quest Construction LLC – alleged failure to maintain records at 28132 Pine Cone Road, Abita Springs ($433,407)
- Kex Design + Build, LLC – alleged unlicensed residential construction at 3422 Laurel Street, New Orleans ($563,000)
- Consideration of residential license applications for 70+ companies and home improvement registrations
The Residential Building Contractors Subcommittee approved new residential and home improvement applications and additional license classifications. The board also conducted compliance hearings, issuing fines, cease and desist orders, and license suspensions to several contractors.
- Approved additional classifications for residential licenses
- Approved new residential applications listed on the agenda
- Approved new home improvement registration applications
- Accepted settlement offers for J & J Connections LLC, James E. Rothrock, NBD International Inc., Site Companies LLC, Coleman’s Pro Biz Services LLC, The Cutting Edge Construction Services LLC, Douglas Anderson, and Jones Construction LLC
- Fined Gafford Builders, Inc. $1,000 plus $500 administrative costs
- Fined A. P. Dodson, L.L.C. $1,000 plus $500 administrative costs
- Fined Noro IP Inc. d/b/a Blue Hammer Roofing $1,500 plus $500 administrative costs
- Issued maximum fines, $1,000 admin costs, and cease and desist orders to Wonder Construction LLC, RF Construction LLC, Wilson James Dornquast, Code Plus Construction LLC, Vazquez Construction Group LLC, Reginald Thomas, and Cajun Craftsmen and Coatings LLC
Residential Building Contractors Subcommittee
The Residential Building Contractors Subcommittee will hold compliance hearings regarding alleged violations of state contracting laws. The meeting also includes the consideration of several new applications for residential building, roofing, and swimming pool licenses.
- Compliance hearing for Kex Design + Build, LLC regarding a $563,000.00 project in New Orleans
- Compliance hearing for Jose Garcia Construction LLC regarding a $72,780.21 project in Broussard
- Review of 14 statutory payments of $500.00 each for various contractor violations
- Consideration of new residential building and home improvement license applications
- Consideration of additional classifications for residential swimming pool licenses
The Residential Building Contractors Subcommittee conducted compliance hearings, finding several contractors in violation of state law and issuing maximum fines and cease and desist orders. The board also approved new residential and home improvement applications and updated license classifications.
- Found Cajun Roofing Specialist LLC in violation; assessed maximum fine, $1000 administrative cost, and issued cease and desist order
- Found American Metal Professionals LLC in violation of La. R.S. 37:2175.3(A)(2) and (A)(1); assessed maximum fines, $1000 administrative costs per matter, and issued cease and desist orders
- Found Danny McGough d/b/a Danny McGough Roofing and General Contractor in violation; assessed maximum fine, $1000 administrative cost, and issued cease and desist order
- Found Jesse Ladart d/b/a J & W Roofing in violation; assessed maximum fine, $1000 administrative cost, and issued cease and desist order
- Found Dewitt Raymond Holdings LLC in violation; assessed maximum fine, $1000 administrative cost, and issued cease and desist order
- Found Dustin Nicholas Fleming in violation; assessed maximum fine, $1000 administrative cost, and issued cease and desist order
- Found Veronica Del Olmo in violation; assessed maximum fine of $1500, $1000 administrative cost, and issued cease and desist order
- Denied settlement offer from Kex Design + Build, LLC
Residential Building Contractors Subcommittee
The Residential Building Contractors Subcommittee will consider compliance hearings for numerous alleged violations including unlicensed contracting, mold remediation, and failure to maintain insurance. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, public comment, statutory citations with $500 fines, and consideration of license and registration applications.
- Compliance hearing for Built To Last Roofing Inc for alleged unlicensed residential construction at 7071 West Savannah Lane ($116,407.51) and unlicensed home improvement at 6989 West Savannah Lane ($13,405.51)
- Compliance hearing for DCF Construction and Supply LLC for alleged license misuse at multiple addresses ($165,203.45, 10 counts)
- Statutory citations with $500 fines for 15 companies for various violations
- Consideration of residential license applications for over 70 companies
- Consideration of home improvement registration applications for numerous companies
The Residential Building Contractors Subcommittee approved new residential and home improvement applications and updated license classifications. The board also conducted compliance hearings, issuing fines and cease and desist orders to several contractors for statutory violations.
- Approved additional classifications for residential licenses
- Approved new residential applications as listed on agenda
- Approved new home improvement registration applications
- Issued maximum fine, $1000 administrative cost, and cease and desist order to Creed Services LLC, Anthony Trahan, Roger’s Avelino Martinez Construction LLC, Dorrel Triche III, Nickolas Morris, and Scott Clark
- Issued maximum fine and $1000 administrative cost to Built To Last Roofing Inc
- Assessed $1500 fine and $500 administrative cost to DCF Construction and Supply LLC
- Dismissed compliance matter against Priscila Jeesels Garcia d/b/a Vertical Construction Services
- Accepted settlement offers and no contest pleas for Rainwater & Son’s Roofing, Carlos M. Soto, Colony Homes LLC, Kaypa Construction LLC, Level Construction & Development LLC, iBuild LLC, Coco Construction of New Orleans LLC, Bond Construction Company LLC, and Allsafe Restoration LLC
Residential Building Contractors Subcommittee
The Residential Building Contractors Subcommittee will consider various allegations of unlicensed work and regulatory violations. The meeting also includes reviews of previous meeting minutes, requests for rehearing, and new license applications.
- Compliance hearing: JCS Restoration Inc. regarding alleged unlicensed mold remediation ($2,474.95)
- Compliance hearing: P & L Roofing and Construction, LLC regarding unlicensed home improvement services ($14,000.00)
- Compliance hearing: HP Fontenot Builders LLC regarding license use and record-keeping violations ($206,984.00)
- Compliance hearing: Infront Roofing LLC regarding 10 counts of unlicensed home improvement services ($165,203.45)
- Compliance hearing: Integrity Construction Group, L.L.C. regarding failure to maintain adequate records ($551,708.00)
The Residential Building Contractors Subcommittee approved several new residential license classifications and applications. The board also conducted multiple compliance hearings, issuing fines and cease and desist orders to several contractors. Proposed rule changes from the Louisiana Home Builders Association were discussed but not decided.
- Approved additional classifications for residential licenses
- Approved new residential applications (Pages 7-20)
- Approved new home improvement registration applications (Pages 21-39)
- Found P & L Roofing and Construction, LLC in violation; assessed maximum fine, $1000 administrative costs, and issued cease and desist order
- Assessed HP Fontenot Builders LLC a $1000 fine and $500 in administrative costs
- Found Jouandot Enterprises, LLC in violation; assessed maximum fine, $1000 administrative costs, and issued cease and desist order
- Found Integrity Construction Group, L.L.C. in violation; assessed maximum fine, $1000 administrative costs, and ordered license suspension if documentation is not provided within 7 days
- Found WBConstruction Solutions, LLC, CMBX3 Construction LLC, and Jose Manuel Lopez in violation; assessed maximum fines, $1000 administrative costs, and issued cease and desist orders