State Board of Architectural Examiners public meetings in 2023

State Board of Architectural Examiners

The Complaint Review Committee approved four consent orders to be presented to the full Board for final acceptance. The committee also revised sanctions for one case and rescheduled an informal conference due to a medical emergency.

• Approved Consent Order for Case 2022-25 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Order for Case 2022-34 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Order for Case 2023-27 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Order for Case 2023-28 (unanimous)
• Instructed staff to draft revised sanctions for Case 2023-24, including a $2,000 fine
• Rescheduled informal conference for Case 2022-33
• Approved September 29, 2023, CRC minutes (unanimous)

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. They will hold an informal conference on Case #2022-33 and discuss updates on several other cases. After the closed session, the committee will take action on six cases: #2022-33, #2022-25, #2022-34, #2023-24, #2023-27, and #2023-28. The meeting will also include approval of the September 29, 2023, committee minutes.

• Executive session to discuss investigative proceedings regarding misconduct allegations
• Informal conference on Case #2022-33
• Action on Case #2022-33
• Action on Case #2022-25
• Action on Case #2023-28

State Board of Architectural Examiners

The board is meeting to review reports on licensing and complaints. The agenda includes a strategic planning review and reports from legal counsel and the executive director.

• Licensing report issued for ratification
• Complaint Review Committee report
• Strategic planning review

State Board of Architectural Examiners

The Board adopted a new investment policy for excess funds and amended meeting rules to comply with ADA requirements for electronic participation. Members also ratified a list of licenses and certificates issued between July and September 2023.

• Approved amendments to LAC 46:I: Chapter 3, § 307 regarding electronic meeting participation (Unanimous)
• Adopted LSBAE Investment Policy for excess funds (Unanimous)
• Adopted amendment to LSBAE Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace Policy (Unanimous)
• Ratified licenses and certificates issued July 22, 2023, through September 21, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Elected Mr. Singh as 2024 president and Mr. Brossett as 2024 secretary
• Approved minutes of the July 28, 2023 meeting (Unanimous)

State Board of Architectural Examiners

The board will meet to review reports from legal counsel, the Complaint Review Committee, and the Executive Director. The agenda also includes a strategic planning review and licensing reports.

• Strategic planning review
• Complaint Review Committee report
• Licensing report
• Legal counsel report

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 the closed session, the committee will consider actions on several cases (2022-25, 2023-09, 2023-24, 2023-27, 2023-28) and approve minutes from a prior meeting.

• Executive session to discuss investigative proceedings on misconduct allegations
• Action on Case 2022-25
• Action on Case 2023-09
• Action on Case 2023-24
• Action on Case 2023-27 and Case 2023-28

State Board of Architectural Examiners

The Committee approved a payment plan for one existing fine and proposed Consent Orders with fines and educational requirements for four other cases. One respondent submitted payment for fines and costs. The July 28, 2023 minutes were approved.

• Approved payment plan for Case 2022-25: $1,500 fine paid in three $500 installments
• Proposed Consent Order for Case 2023-09: $4,500 fine, administrative costs, and Laws & Rules Quiz
• Proposed Consent Order for Case 2023-24: $4,000 fine, administrative costs, and supervising architect Laws & Rules Quiz
• Proposed Consent Order for Case 2023-27: $5,000 fine, administrative costs, and Laws & Rules Quiz
• Proposed Consent Order for Case 2023-28: $1,500 fine, administrative costs, and supervising architect Laws & Rules Quiz
• Approved July 28, 2023 CRC minutes

State Board of Architectural Examiners

The Committee approved proposed Consent Orders for two cases and dismissed one case due to insufficient evidence. It also established the Board's online Laws & Rules Quiz as a standard sanction item for proposed Consent Orders.

• Case 2020-06 dismissed due to insufficient evidence
• Case 2022-33: Proposed Consent Order with $3,000 fine and publication of order
• Case 2022-34: Proposed Consent Order with 6-month license suspension, 12-month probation, $3,000 fine, and reporting requirements
• Case 2022-35: Approved filing formal affidavit of complaint with Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board
• Approved adding online Laws & Rules Quiz (min 80% score) as a standard sanction item
• Approved May 25, 2023 CRC minutes

State Board of Architectural Examiners

The Board accepted a consent order for Border Architects, Inc. and updated its standard sanctions to include a mandatory Laws & Rules Quiz. Additionally, the Board approved several administrative items, including the 2023 Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire and a new staff drug-free workplace policy.

• Approved consent order for Border Architects, Inc. including $1,500 fine and $471.84 in costs (Unanimous)
• Approved adding a mandatory Laws & Rules Quiz (minimum 80% score) to all future proposed consent orders (Unanimous)
• Approved licenses and certificates issued from May 17, 2023, to July 21, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Adopted the 2023 Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire (Unanimous)
• Amended FY24 Legal Miscellaneous expense line from $1,500 to $30,000 (Unanimous)
• Accepted nominations for the 2023-2024 Louisiana Architects Selection Board (Unanimous)
• Adopted the LSBAE Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace Policy (Unanimous)
• Approved travel funds for the September board meeting and AIA Louisiana Annual Conference (Unanimous)

State Board of Architectural Examiners

The Board will conduct formal hearings for Case #2022-04 and Case #2022-27. The agenda also includes a strategic planning review and the ratification of issued licenses.

• Formal Hearing in Case #2022-04
• Formal Hearing in Case #2022-27
• Ratification of issued licenses
• Strategic Planning review

State Board of Architectural Examiners

The Complaint Review Committee will meet to discuss investigative proceedings regarding allegations of misconduct in executive session. The committee will also consider actions for five specific cases and discuss using a laws and rules quiz as a standard disciplinary sanction.

• Review of Case 2022-15, Case 2020-06, Case 2022-33, Case 2022-34, and Case 2022-35
• Discussion regarding Addition of Laws & Rules Quiz as a standard disciplinary sanction
• Approval of May 25, 2023, CRC Minutes

State Board of Architectural Examiners

The Board approved the FY24 budget with specific funding increases for printing, bookkeeping, and celebrations. It also approved a legal services contract for FY24 with an increased hourly rate. An Ad Hoc committee was formed to find a new legal counsel replacement.

• Approved FY24 legal services contract with hourly rate increase to $225.00/hour (Unanimous)
• Approved FY24 budget with $10,000 increase for printing (Unanimous)
• Approved FY24 budget with $9,000 increase for new licensee celebration (Unanimous)
• Approved FY24 budget with $1,200 increase for bookkeeping (Unanimous)
• Approved 5% salary increase for unclassified employees in FY24 budget (Unanimous)
• Approved decrease of consultant salaries to $10,000 in FY24 budget (Unanimous)
• Created Ad Hoc committee (Holly, Cardone, Blitch) to search for replacement legal counsel

State Board of Architectural Examiners

The Board will review and discuss a legal service contract, a performance review, and the FY2024 budget. The agenda also includes a call to order and public comment.

• Review and discussion of legal service contract
• Review and discussion of performance review
• Review and discussion of FY2024 budget

State Board of Architectural Examiners

The Louisiana State Board of Architectural Examiners Complaint Review Committee will meet to discuss and take action on several misconduct cases (2022-15, 2021-07, 2022-04, 2022-13, 2022-25, 2022-27, 2022-30) and a proposed rule change. The meeting includes an executive session for investigative proceedings. No details on the allegations or rule change are provided in the agenda.

• Case 2022-15: Informal conference and action on alleged misconduct
• Case 2021-07: Status update and action
• Case 2022-04: Status update and action
• Case 2022-13: Status update and action
• Case 2022-20: Status update and action

The Complaint Review Committee voted to recommend reduced fines for practicing with an expired license. The committee also took actions on several disciplinary cases, including dismissals, formal complaints, and consent order proposals.

• Recommended reducing expired firm practice fines from $500-$1,000 to $250-$500 (Unanimous)
• Case 2022-15: Refused to modify Consent Order terms including $1,500 fine (Unanimous)
• Case 2021-07: Recommended dismissal pending receipt of signed civil settlement (Unanimous)
• Case 2022-04: Scheduled for formal hearing and issued Notice to Show Cause (Unanimous)
• Case 2022-13: Approved presenting signed Consent Order to Board for ratification (Unanimous)
• Case 2022-20: Approved presenting signed Consent Order to Board for ratification (Unanimous)
• Case 2022-25: Proposed Consent Order with $1,500 fine and other sanctions (Unanimous)
• Case 2022-30: Dismissed due to insufficient evidence (Unanimous)