State Licensing Board for Contractors public meetings in 2020
9 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
State Licensing Board for Contractors
The Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors will consider alleged violations by numerous contractors, including unlicensed work, contracting with unlicensed firms, and unpaid judgments. Cases involve projects ranging from $16,485 to $2.36 million across the state. The board will also vote on residential license applications and a finance report.
- Phoenix Fabricators and Erectors, LLC – alleged violation for contracting with unlicensed contractor on $2,358,632 Central Water Tower project in Greenwell Springs
- Fischer's Incorporated – alleged violation for contracting with unlicensed contractor on $425,000 warehouse re-roof in Reserve
- Culbertson Contractors, LLC – request for rehearing after $18,227.71 fine for unlicensed subcontractors on $364,554 Dollar Tree in Shreveport
- CM Contractors of LA., Inc – alleged violation for unlicensed swimming pool work ($68,598) in Opelousas
- Four statutory citations with $500 fines each (Onshore Construction, Donald Curtis Williams, Plus One Construction, Daryl Clay Kelsey)
The Board approved the proposed 2021 operating budget and financial statements through November 30, 2020. Members ruled on multiple compliance hearings, issuing fines and accepting settlement offers for several contracting firms. The Board also approved various commercial, residential, and mold remediation applications.
- Approved Proposed 2021 Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors Operating Budget
- Found Ed’s Plumbing Service and Portable Toilet Service, Inc. in violation; ordered payment of judgment within 30 days to avoid suspension
- Assessed H5K Company, LLC a $5,000 fine plus $500 in administrative costs
- Assessed Juan Allaroes d/b/a Performance Drywall and Painting the maximum fine plus $500 in administrative costs
- Assessed Darren Duffy d/b/a National Foundation Repair the maximum fine plus $500 in administrative costs
- Accepted no contest settlement offers for CM Contractors of LA., Inc, Crescent River Construction, Inc., and others
- Approved commercial, residential, and mold remediation applications as listed on the agenda
- Granted rehearing and rescinded fine for Culbertson Contractors, LLC due to clerical error
State Licensing Board for Contractors
The Commercial Board is reviewing several allegations of unlicensed contracting, performing work outside of licensed classifications, and unpaid legal judgments. The meeting also includes consideration of residential license applications and additional classifications.
- Compliance hearing for Woodward Designs + Build, LLC regarding a $1,194,321.00 contract
- Compliance hearing for Blue Sky Contractor LLC regarding a $420,000.00 project
- Compliance hearing for Barrister Construction, LLC regarding the Turtle Creek Apartments project
- Review of unpaid judgments for Patrick Shane Bales and E. Jacob Construction, Inc.
- Consideration of various residential building and roofing license applications
The Board approved multiple commercial and residential license applications, reciprocity exemptions, and mold remediation requests. Several contractors received fines and penalties following compliance hearings, and the 2020 Operating Budget was adjusted.
- Approved residential licenses, home improvement registrations, and commercial applications
- Approved reciprocity and exemption requests
- Approved mold remediation applications
- Fined Todd Guthrie Slaughter d/b/a Bowman Flooring $1,000 plus $500 administrative costs
- Fined P&L Gas Dispensers, LLC the maximum fine plus $500 administrative costs
- Fined Macon Inc. the maximum fine plus $500 administrative costs
- Fined Barrister Construction, LLC $2,000 plus $500 administrative costs
- Adjusted 2020 Operating Budget, including $65,000 increase for computers and $45,000 increase for advertising
State Licensing Board for Contractors
The Board will conduct several compliance hearings regarding alleged violations of contractor laws. These include investigations into unlicensed contracting, failure to maintain records, and performing work outside of licensed classifications.
- Compliance hearing for N-Tex Roof Systems, Inc. regarding a $1,061,698.17 contract in Denham Springs
- Compliance hearing for Michael D. Doiron regarding the $180,000.00 Carlotta Apartments project
- Compliance hearing for Peppers Plumbing Repair, LLC regarding five plumbing projects totaling $73,871.23
- Compliance hearing for Culbertson Contractors, LLC regarding a $364,554.08 project in Shreveport
- Compliance hearing for R Construction Company of Texas regarding an $882,355.00 project in Hall Summit
The Board adjudicated several compliance hearings, issuing fines to multiple contractors including R Construction Company of Texas and Culbertson Contractors, LLC. The Board also approved various residential and commercial license applications, additional classifications, and reciprocity exemptions.
- Approved settlement offers for N-Tex Roof Systems, Inc., Peppers Plumbing Repair, LLC, Romain Tower Inc., STOA Construction, L.L.C., Innovative Home Techniques, LLC, Investment Contractors LLC, Tejani & Dahal Investments, L.L.C., and Texas Greenhouse Company, Inc.
- Fined Michael D. Doiron $1,000 plus $500 administrative costs
- Fined Culbertson Contractors, LLC $18,227.71 plus $500 administrative costs
- Fined Angel Montelongo $1,000 plus $500 administrative costs
- Fined R Construction Company of Texas $44,117.75 plus $500 administrative costs
- Fined ESP Brothers Construction LLC $500 plus $500 administrative costs
- Approved residential licenses, home improvement registrations, and commercial applications
- Accepted financial statement for the period ending September 30, 2020
State Licensing Board for Contractors
The Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors will consider alleged violations including unpaid judgments, unlicensed contracting, and failure to maintain records. Several compliance hearings involve large projects, such as the $3.5 million Gardens of Somerset project and the $684,000 Gibsland-Coleman School track. The board will also review minutes, applications, and reports.
- Compliance hearing for HARCO Constructors and Roadrunner Construction on $3.5M Gardens of Somerset project in Sterlington
- Compliance hearing for Terra Bella Landscape and Russell White on $684,000 All-Weather Athletic Track project in Gibsland
- Compliance hearing for Capstone Building Corp. and Flores Framing on $522,832 The Collins project in Covington
- Request for rehearing by Accardo and Lambert Plumbing and Heating for record-keeping violations on three New Orleans properties
- Six statutory citations with $500 fines for unlicensed contracting and other violations
The Board approved various commercial and residential license applications, reciprocity exemptions, and mold remediation requests. Several contractors were found in violation of regulations, resulting in fines, license suspensions, or accepted settlement offers. The Board also delegated appointing authority for employee management to the Board Administrator and Executive Director.
- Suspended Flatline Concrete, L.L.C. license until judgment is paid or payment plan is established
- Fined Dedicated Construction Management LLC maximum fine plus $500 administrative costs
- Fined James Hawkins d/b/a Sonics Drywall Systems $1,000 plus $500 administrative costs
- Fined Flores Framing & Construction LLC maximum fine plus $500 (reducible to $1,000 fine plus $500 if licensed within 90 days)
- Fined Petersendean Texas, Inc. $1,000 plus $500 administrative costs
- Suspended Osman Construction LLC license and assessed $500 administrative costs
- Approved residential and commercial license applications and mold remediation requests
- Delegated hiring and disciplinary authority to Board Administrator Judy Dupuy and Executive Director Michael McDuff
State Licensing Board for Contractors
The Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors will consider 15 alleged violations of contractor licensing laws, including cases of unlicensed contracting and hiring unlicensed contractors. The board will also review minutes, hear public comment, and consider numerous residential license applications and home improvement registrations.
- Alleged unlicensed work on Holden Travel Plaza project ($1,226,923.00) by Charter South, Inc.
- Alleged unlicensed work on Parc at Denham Springs Apartments Phase 2 ($1,061,698.17) by MoMo's Construction LLC
- Alleged violations by Bernhard-Normand Construction LLC for contracts with unlicensed contractors on three Baton Rouge office projects totaling $1.8 million
- Alleged unlicensed work on Franco's Athletic Club project ($156,673.45) by Gary Allen Chandler Jr. d/b/a MiraCrete Concrete Coatings & Tranformations
- Consideration of dozens of residential contractor license applications and home improvement registrations
The Board conducted multiple compliance hearings, resulting in fines and license suspensions for several contracting firms. The Board also approved various residential and commercial license applications and additional classifications.
- Suspended commercial license for Team Development, LLC until judgment is resolved
- Found Gary Allen Chandler Jr. d/b/a MiraCrete Concrete Coatings & Tranformations in violation; assessed maximum fine plus $500
- Accepted settlement offer for Brad Allen d/b/a Allen's Construction Inc.
- Found Jesse Ladart d/b/a J & W Roofing in violation; assessed maximum fine plus $500
- Accepted settlement offers for Bernhard-Normand Construction LLC, Welner's Construction, LLC, 3G Electric, LLC, and Artigues Construction Co., Inc.
- Found Felipe's Framing, LLC, Charter South, Inc., MoMo's Construction LLC, and C. Mason Concrete, LLC in violation; each assessed maximum fine plus $500
- Suspended license and assessed maximum fine plus $500 for Accardo and Lambert Plumbing and Heating, Inc.
- Approved residential and commercial license applications and mold remediation applications
State Licensing Board for Contractors
The Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors will consider alleged violations of contractor licensing laws, including acting without a license and contracting with unlicensed contractors, on multiple projects across the state. The board will also review applications for new residential licenses, additional classifications, and home improvement registrations. Public comment and approval of previous meeting minutes are also on the agenda.
- Consideration of alleged violation by Velocity Builders LLC for $385,000 on Springhill Suites project in Slidell
- Consideration of alleged violation by Charles Ikan Construction for $271,407 on River Oaks Hospital project in New Orleans
- Consideration of alleged violation by O&A Concrete for $115,912.81 on Freedman Clinic project in Alexandria
- Consideration of alleged violation by DeWayne Robinson for $101,822.16 on Shadow Glen Apartments project in West Monroe
- Consideration of alleged violation by Barrister Construction for $70,355 on JBS Bigner Lane LLC project in Ponchatoula
The Commercial Board approved a resolution to employ Taylor, Porter, Brooks, & Phillips, L.L.P. as special counsel through August 2023. The Board also reached settlement agreements with several contractors and issued various fines for regulatory violations.
- Approved resolution to employ Taylor, Porter, Brooks, & Phillips, L.L.P. as special counsel (unanimous)
- Accepted settlement offers for O & A Concrete, LLC; Norman's Plumbing & Mechanical LLC; Velocity Builders LLC; and Barrister Construction, LLC
- Found Rubber Flooring Systems, Inc. in violation and assessed maximum fine plus $500 administrative costs
- Found Anthony Garnett d/b/a Advanced Audio & Integration in violation of two matters and assessed maximum fines plus $500 administrative costs for each
- Found DeWayne Robinson d/b/a DNR Construction in violation and assessed maximum fine plus $500 administrative costs
- Found Charles Ikan Construction, LLC in violation and assessed a $3,000 fine plus $500 administrative costs
- Rejected settlement offer for Michael Parker d/b/a Parker Construction & Flooring
- Found Steve Wilczynski d/b/a Wilczynski Construction in violation and assessed maximum fine plus $500 administrative costs
State Licensing Board for Contractors
The State Licensing Board for Contractors will review several compliance hearings regarding alleged unlicensed work and unapproved contracts. The board will also consider residential license applications, additional classifications, and reciprocity requests.
- Compliance hearing for Shield T, L.L.C. regarding a $150,000.00 project in New Iberia
- Compliance hearing for The Ridgemont Company regarding a $3,600,000.00 project in Baton Rouge
- Compliance hearing for EKA, Inc. regarding a $1,454,880.00 project in Baton Rouge
- Review of 16 specific statutory fine payments ranging from $500.00 each
- Consideration of residential building and swimming pool license applications
The Commercial Board approved multiple settlement offers involving no contest pleas for various contractors. The board also approved residential licenses, commercial applications, and the 2019 financial audit.
- Accepted February 20, 2020 meeting minutes
- Approved settlement offers for 18 separate compliance cases involving various contractors
- Accepted 2019 Audit Report and Audited Financial Statement
- Approved additional classifications for residential licenses
- Approved residential applications and home improvement registrations
- Ratified June 17, 2020 Residential Building Subcommittee actions
- Approved reciprocity and exemption requests
- Approved mold remediation application
State Licensing Board for Contractors
The State Licensing Board for Contractors is reviewing several compliance hearings regarding alleged violations of contracting laws. The board will also consider various residential and commercial license applications and reciprocity requests.
- Compliance hearing: Edwards Communities Construction Company, LLC regarding the $17,011,292 Annunciation project
- Compliance hearing: Knoebel Construction, Inc. regarding the $1,522,219 Alter’d State project
- Compliance hearing: JHC Framing LLC regarding the $1,250,000 Annunciation project
- Compliance hearing: Apex Masonry, Inc. regarding the $794,400 Annunciation project
- Compliance hearing: Fulcrum Enterprises L.L.C. regarding the $600,386.50 Annunciation project
The Commercial Board reviewed several compliance hearings, resulting in numerous accepted settlement offers and penalties. The Board also approved residential licenses, home improvement registrations, and commercial applications.
- Accepted January 16, 2020 meeting minutes
- Accepted settlement offer for R.A. Heath Construction, LLC
- Accepted settlement offer for Drain Cleaning of Baton Rouge Inc.
- Accepted settlement offers for Performance Electric, Inc. and GB's Electric LLC
- Accepted no contest plea and $1,500 penalty for Michael Nugent Backhoe Service Inc.
- Accepted settlement offer for Eddie Ray LeJuine d/b/a E & M RV Services
- Found Stephen Doucet d/b/a Speed Construction Services in violation; issued cease and desist and maximum fine plus $500 costs
- Accepted settlement offer for Edwards Communities Construction Company, LLC
State Licensing Board for Contractors
The State Licensing Board for Contractors is reviewing several compliance hearings regarding alleged violations, including working without a license and entering contracts with unlicensed contractors. The board will also review residential and commercial license applications and home improvement registrations.
- Compliance hearing for MasTec Network Solutions, LLC regarding a $352,907.70 project
- Compliance hearing for DEI Contractors LLC regarding a $1,021,358.51 project
- Compliance hearing for Big Boss & Friends LLC regarding a $579,406.72 project
- Review of residential building contractor applications including 4GC LLC and Burt Parham LLC
- Review of commercial license applications including 1-800 Plumber of Southern Louisiana LLC
The Board conducted compliance hearings, issuing maximum fines and administrative costs to several contractors. The Board also approved various residential, commercial, and mold remediation applications and reciprocity exemptions.
- Accepted settlement offers for MasTec Network Solutions, Big Boss & Friends LLC, Vieyra Concrete Services LLC, Louisiana Petroleum Equipment Company Inc., Millennium Fabrication LLC, TKTMJ Inc., Charlie's Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Service Inc., Shifflett Exteriors LLC, and Pyramid Central Roofing LLC
- Found PLAC Enterprise LLC in violation and assessed maximum fine plus $500 administrative costs
- Found Grover Brothers Equipment Inc. in violation and assessed maximum fine plus $500 administrative costs
- Found DEI Contractors LLC in violation and assessed maximum fine plus $500 administrative costs
- Assessed Ronnie Howard Construction Inc. maximum fine plus $500 administrative costs and required documents within 14 days to avoid license suspension
- Found George David Murphy d/b/a A-1 Services in violation and assessed maximum fine plus $500 administrative costs
- Denied rehearing request for Southern Finishers Enterprises LLC
- Approved residential, home improvement, commercial, and mold remediation applications and reciprocity exemptions