State Board of Architectural Examiners public meetings in 2022
25 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
State Board of Architectural Examiners
The Complaint Review Committee voted to recommend reduced fine amounts for firms practicing with expired licenses. The committee also approved closing one case and proposing consent orders with fines for three other cases.
- Recommended reducing fines for expired firm practice licenses from $500-$1,000 to $250-$500 (Unanimous)
- Closed Case 2019-20 after all Consent Order terms were met (Unanimous)
- Proposed Consent Order for Case 2022-13 including $1,500 fine and reporting to NCARB (Unanimous)
- Proposed Consent Order for Case 2022-15 including $1,500 fine and reporting to NCARB (Unanimous)
- Proposed Consent Order for Case 2022-20 including $3,000 fine and reporting to NCARB (Unanimous)
- Approved obtaining additional information from Respondent in Case 2022-25 (Unanimous)
- Approved October 6, 2022 CRC minutes (Unanimous)
State Board of Architectural Examiners
The Board accepted the 2023 LSBAE Strategic Plan with minor adjustments and approved a list of licenses and certificates issued between August 17 and December 6, 2022. Members also determined that working under a licensed professional does not constitute professional-level experience prior to licensure.
- Accepted 2023 LSBAE Strategic Plan with minor adjustments (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from October 6 and October 7, 2022 meetings (unanimous)
- Approved list of licenses and certificates issued August 17 to December 6, 2022 (unanimous)
- Elected Kevin J. Singh as Acting Secretary for the meeting (unanimous)
- Determined that working under a licensed engineer or architect does not count as professional-level experience before licensure
State Board of Architectural Examiners
The Louisiana State Board of Architectural Examiners Complaint Review Committee will enter executive session to discuss allegations of misconduct. Following that, the committee will review and take action on several disciplinary cases (2019-20, 2021-07, 2022-04, 2022-13, 2022-15, 2022-20, 2022-25) and procedures for expired firms. The meeting will also include approval of prior minutes.
- Executive session for investigative misconduct proceedings
- Case 2019-20 – status update and action
- Case 2021-07 – status update and action
- Case 2022-04 – status update and action
- Expired firm practice – disciplinary measures and action
State Board of Architectural Examiners
This is a routine meeting of the Louisiana State Board of Architectural Examiners. The agenda includes review of the strategic plan and laws/rules, along with reports from legal counsel, the complaint committee, and the executive director. No specific actions, proposals, or financial items are listed for decision.
- Strategic Plan review
- Laws and Rules review
- Complaint Review Committee Report
State Board of Architectural Examiners
The Louisiana State Board of Architectural Examiners is meeting for a strategic planning session. The agenda includes call to order, agenda review, public comment, and the planning session itself. No specific proposals, votes, or financial items are listed on this agenda.
- Meeting is a strategic planning session with no listed action items
- Public comment period is included on the agenda
- Meeting location: The Lodge at Gulf State Park, Gulf Shores, Alabama
- Accessibility accommodations available by request before October 4, 2022
The Board conducted a strategic planning session facilitated by NCARB to review previous goals and identify new focus areas. The session resulted in a list of ideas and goals for outreach, enforcement, and national presence to be discussed at future meetings. No formal policy or regulatory decisions were made.
- Approved motion to adjourn meeting (unanimous)
State Board of Architectural Examiners
The Complaint Review Committee decided to prefer formal charges in Case 2022-04 and proposed consent orders for Cases 2022-15 and 2022-20. The committee also recommended that the Board accept a consent order for Case 2022-13. All motions were approved unanimously.
- Approved preferring formal charges against Respondent in Case 2022-04 (Unanimous)
- Approved proposing a Consent Order to Respondent in Case 2022-15 (Unanimous)
- Approved proposing a Consent Order for Case 2022-20 including a $3,000 fine and reporting to NCARB (Unanimous)
- Approved recommendation to the Board to accept the Consent Order in Case 2022-13 (Unanimous)
- Approved August 26, 2022 CRC minutes (Unanimous)
State Board of Architectural Examiners
The Board approved amendments to Rule § 1525 and provisionally accepted a new licensing advisor. Members also elected 2023 officers and approved a final report for a 2019 research award, requesting a refund from LSU.
- Adopted proposed changes to LAC 46:I: Chapter 15, § 1525 (Unanimous)
- Rejected proposed Consent Order for Case # 2022-13 and remanded to CRC (Unanimous)
- Provisionally accepted Lindsy Stewart as licensing advisor (Unanimous)
- Approved August 16, 2022, meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved final report for 2019 Mary "Teeny" Simmons award and requested $2,814.24 refund from LSU (Unanimous)
- Elected Ronald B. Blitch as President and Kevin J. Singh as Secretary for 2023
- Selected President Blitch and Mr. Singh as NCARB-funded members for 2023 Regional Summit
- Elected Kevin J. Singh as Acting Secretary for the meeting (Unanimous)
State Board of Architectural Examiners
The Complaint Review Committee will meet in executive session to discuss investigative proceedings regarding allegations of misconduct. The committee will take action on several specific cases and review the minutes from the August 26, 2022 meeting.
- Review of Case 2019-20
- Status updates for Cases 2021-07, 2022-04, and 2022-13
- Approval of Consent Order for Case 2022-13
- Review of Case 2022-15
- Review of Case 2022-20
State Board of Architectural Examiners
This meeting of the Louisiana State Board of Architectural Examiners is largely procedural, covering reports from legal counsel, the Committee on Registration and Certification (CRC), continuing education (CE), and the executive director. No specific decisions or proposals with dollar amounts or policy changes are listed. The agenda includes only standard administrative items and reference materials.
State Board of Architectural Examiners
The Committee reviewed several misconduct cases and consent order compliance updates. Actions included proposing a $1,000 fine for one firm and directing the personal service of a consent order for another. The Committee also recommended the Board accept a returned consent order for Case 2022-09.
- Approved motion to enter Executive Session to discuss misconduct allegations (unanimous)
- Directed staff to obtain more documents from Respondent in Case 2019-20 (unanimous)
- Directed personal service of a proposed Consent Order for Case 2022-04 (unanimous)
- Approved proposing a Consent Order for Case 2022-13 including a $1,000 fine, administrative costs, and reporting to NCARB (unanimous)
- Recommended the Board accept the signed Consent Order for Case 2022-09 (unanimous)
- Approved May 20, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
State Board of Architectural Examiners
The Board approved language to begin the rulemaking process for a new licensure path for dependents of healthcare professionals. It also adopted new ADA and sexual harassment policies and accepted a disciplinary consent order for an architect.
- Approved proposed rule changes to LAC 46:I.1103.A and adoption of LAC 46:I.1111 regarding dependents of healthcare professionals
- Accepted consent order for Samuel Olmedo: $1,500 fine, $328.63 costs, 24 HSW continuing education hours, and a 5-year audit
- Approved licenses and certificates issued from May 16, 2022, to August 16, 2022
- Approved final payment (less unused amount) to La. Tech for 2019 Mary “Teeny” Simmons award
- Adopted proposed ADA Policy with a minor amendment
- Adopted proposed Sexual Harassment Policy
- Approved nominations for 2022-2023 Architects Selection Board members for Districts 1-5
- Approved travel expenses for members attending the Region 3 Leadership Conference
State Board of Architectural Examiners
The State Board of Architectural Examiners approved the annual Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for the period ending June 30, 2022. The Board also adopted operating guidelines for check signing and elected an acting secretary for the session.
- Approved 2022 Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire (Unanimous)
- Adopted LSBAE Operating Guidelines for Check Signing (Unanimous)
- Elected Kevin Singh as Acting Secretary (Unanimous)
State Board of Architectural Examiners
This is a procedural meeting of the Louisiana State Board of Architectural Examiners. The board will review and adopt the Louisiana Legislative Auditor Questionnaire, discuss an operating guideline for check signing, and consider a nomination for Acting Secretary. Public comment will be accepted.
- Review and adoption of Louisiana Legislative Auditor Questionnaire
- Operating Guideline for Check Signing
- Acting Secretary nomination (Blitch, Ducote)
State Board of Architectural Examiners
The Louisiana State Board of Architectural Examiners Complaint Review Committee will enter executive session to discuss investigative proceedings regarding allegations of misconduct. Following that, the committee will discuss status updates on Cases 2019-20, 2022-04, 2022-09, and 2022-13, then take action on Cases 2019-20, 2022-04, and 2022-13, and consider approval of a consent order for Case 2022-09. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes.
- Executive session to discuss investigative proceedings on misconduct allegations
- Status update on Case 2019-20
- Status update on Case 2022-04
- Action on Case 2022-13
- Approval of consent order for Case 2022-09
State Board of Architectural Examiners
This is a routine business meeting of the Louisiana State Board of Architectural Examiners. The agenda includes reports from legal counsel, continuing education, and the executive director, as well as ratification of licenses and discussion items. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.
- Legal Counsel report
- Continuing Education report
- Licenses issued for ratification
- Executive Director's report
State Board of Architectural Examiners
The Committee approved proposed consent orders involving fines and education requirements for two architects. It also directed the recording of a judgment in East Baton Rouge Parish and the monitoring of one ongoing civil case.
- Directed legal counsel to record judgment for Case 2019-15 in East Baton Rouge Parish mortgage records
- Approved monitoring civil litigation for Case 2021-07 and taking no further action until conclusion or statute of limitations nears
- Proposed consent order for Case 2022-04 including a $5,000 fine, administrative costs, and proof of delinquent continuing education hours
- Proposed consent order for Case 2022-09 including a $1,500 fine, administrative costs, and proof of delinquent continuing education hours
- Approved March 18, 2022, meeting minutes
State Board of Architectural Examiners
The Louisiana State Board of Architectural Examiners Complaint Review Committee will meet to discuss and potentially take action on several cases of alleged misconduct. The agenda includes an executive session for investigative proceedings. Cases 2021-07, 2022-04, and 2022-09 are scheduled for action, along with an update on Case 2019-15 and approval of March 2022 minutes.
- Enter executive session to discuss investigative proceedings regarding allegations of misconduct
- Case 2019-15 (Update)
- Case 2021-07 (Action)
- Case 2022-04 (Action)
- Case 2022-09 (Action)
State Board of Architectural Examiners
The Louisiana State Board of Architectural Examiners is holding a regular meeting to review and approve minutes, receive reports from legal counsel and committees, and ratify licenses issued. The meeting includes discussion items and an executive director's report. No major policy changes or financial decisions are on the agenda.
- Minutes approval
- Legal Counsel Report
- CRC Report
- CE Report
- Licenses Issued for Ratification
State Board of Architectural Examiners
The Complaint Review Committee accepted a settlement agreement and two consent orders related to specific cases. These documents were approved to be forwarded to the full Board for consideration. The committee also approved the minutes from the December 9, 2021, meeting.
- Accepted Settlement Agreement for case 2021-12 and forwarded to full Board (3-0)
- Accepted Consent Order for case 2021-13 and forwarded to full Board (3-0)
- Accepted Consent Order for case 2021-14 and forwarded to full Board (3-0)
- Approved December 9, 2021, CRC minutes (2-0, 1 abstention)
State Board of Architectural Examiners
The Board accepted three settlement agreements involving license surrender and fines for professional misconduct. It also ratified a list of new and reinstated architectural licenses and authorized pay increases for two staff members.
- Accepted settlement for Case #2021-12: Michael W. LeBlanc, Sr. to surrender license (4-0)
- Accepted settlement for Case #2021-13: Walter Antin III to pay $1,500 fine and $1,127.11 costs (4-0)
- Accepted settlement for Case #2021-14: WAAR LLC to pay $1,500 fine and $1,127.11 costs (4-0)
- Approved 3% pay increase for Ms. Lavigne and Ms. James if State Civil Service does not re-allocate positions (6-0)
- Approved email blast to licensees and drafting communication to legislature regarding HB305 (7-0)
- Approved minutes from December 10, 2021, March 14, 2022, and March 1, 2022 meetings (7-0)
- Approved list of licenses and certificates issued from December 3, 2021, through March 14, 2022 (7-0)
- Approved draft letter regarding whether roof replacement projects require an architect
State Board of Architectural Examiners
The Board updated the authorized signatories for five bank accounts. Tyson Ducote was designated as the primary signatory and agent for financial decisions, and Michael Holly was designated as the secondary signatory.
- Approved limiting meeting matters to the listed agenda (7-0)
- Removed Katherine E. Hillegas as Board representative (7-0)
- Authorized Tyson Ducote as primary signatory and agent for financial decisions (7-0)
- Authorized Michael Holly as secondary signatory for financial decisions (7-0)
- Updated signatories for Hancock Whitney Bank checking account (7-0)
- Updated signatories for Regions Bank money market and CD accounts (7-0)
- Updated signatories for Capitol One Bank CD account (7-0)
- Updated signatories for JPMorgan Chase Bank CD account (7-0)
State Board of Architectural Examiners
The Complaint Review Committee will meet via Zoom to discuss investigative proceedings regarding allegations of misconduct. The committee will also consider approving specific settlement agreements and consent orders.
- Review of Case 2021-12, 2021-13, 2021-14, and 2021-09
- Approval of Settlement Agreement for Case No. 2021-12
- Approval of Consent Order for Case No. 2021-13
- Approval of Consent Order for Case No. 2021-14
- Review and discussion of Disciplinary Guidelines
State Board of Architectural Examiners
The Board will conduct a meeting via Zoom to review the legal counsel report and approve previous meeting minutes. The agenda also includes reviewing licenses issued for ratification and receiving reports from the Executive Director and CRC.
- Review of December 10, 2021, and March 14, 2022, meeting minutes
- Ratification of issued licenses
- Legal Counsel Report
- Executive Director's Report
State Board of Architectural Examiners
The Board will meet via Zoom to review the agenda and hear public comments. The session includes discussions regarding authorized board members on bank accounts and operating guidelines for check signing.
- Authorization of Board members on bank accounts
- Review of operating guidelines for check signing
State Board of Architectural Examiners
The State Board of Architectural Examiners is meeting by Zoom to discuss incidental practice and House Bill 305, as well as to take public comment. The meeting was moved to a remote format due to the governor's declared state of emergency.
- Meeting conducted via Zoom due to state of emergency (JBE Proclamation 2021-94)
- Agenda includes discussion of Incidental Practice/HB305
- Public comment period is scheduled
The Board discussed proposed law HB305 concerning the incidental practice of engineering by architects. No final decision was made on the matter, and the Board agreed to continue the discussion at the next meeting on March 18, 2022.
- Approved limiting meeting consideration to agenda items (5-0)
- Tabled discussion on HB305 until March 18, 2022