State Licensing Board for Contractors public meetings in 2021
8 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
State Licensing Board for Contractors
The Commercial Board will hold compliance hearings on 13 alleged violations including unlicensed contracting, contracting under another name, and hiring unlicensed contractors. Projects range from $11,108 to $540,095 across Louisiana. The board will also review old business, approve new residential licenses and home improvement registrations, and consider a finance report.
- Kalimera Group LLC and Miguel Pedro Diaz for Barracuda Gulf project ($11,108) in New Orleans
- Effective Images, Inc. and Hillis Outdoor Specialist, Inc. for Love's Country Store Minden ($219,838 and $83,000) in Minden
- John W. Adams III, L.L.C. and MTS Home Solutions LLC for 2414 Bunker Hill Drive ($435,928 and $453,928) in Baton Rouge
- Rivera A/C Services Inc. for multiple properties ($540,095) in New Orleans, Chalmette, and Kenner (old business)
- Southern Outfitters Design LLC for Accu-Line Surveying Hurricane Repair ($238,609) in Sulphur
The Board revoked the licenses of Rivera A/C Services Inc and Miguel Rivera's qualifying party status, assessing a $10,000 fine. The Board also approved the 2022 Operating Budget and resolved to retain the Louisiana Attorney General as Hearing Officer through 2024. Multiple settlement offers for compliance violations were accepted, and several new commercial and residential applications were approved.
- Approved resolution to retain Louisiana Attorney General as Hearing Officer through Dec 21, 2024
- Revoked licenses for Rivera A/C Services Inc and Miguel Rivera; assessed $10,000 fine plus $500 costs
- Revoked license/registration for 504 Remodels LLC
- Assessed $1,000 fine plus $500 costs each for Short Circuit Electric LLC and Malcolm John Skeins, JR.
- Assessed maximum fine plus $500 costs for Eric Ingram d/b/a Ingram Air Inc and Patrick Ellis d/b/a Prime Southern Roofing
- Accepted settlement offers for 13 different contractors/entities
- Approved the Proposed 2022 Operating Budget
- Approved residential, commercial, and mold remediation applications
State Licensing Board for Contractors
The Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors will meet to consider alleged violations including unpaid judgments, unlicensed contracting, and misrepresentation. The agenda includes 17 compliance hearings on projects ranging from $10,500 to $4.97 million, plus statutory citations with $500 fines. The board will also review residential and commercial license applications and a request for rehearing from J & J Electrical & Construction.
- Compliance hearing for Ackel Construction Company on Bayou St. John Fairgrounds project ($4,970,521) for alleged failure to provide bonding/insurance
- Compliance hearing for Planet Construction J2911 on Planet Fitness project ($900,000) for alleged unlicensed contracting
- Compliance hearing for Cavalry Construction on The Verandah Retirement Community project ($784,574.82) for alleged contracts with unlicensed contractors
- Compliance hearing for Alpa Construction and Perry Gruver on Ochsner River Place project ($108,987) for alleged unlicensed work
- Request for rehearing from J & J Electrical & Construction for a $375,000 project in Lafayette
The Commercial Board found multiple contractors in violation of state regulations, resulting in fines, license suspensions, and one home improvement registration revocation. The board also approved various residential and commercial license applications and reciprocity requests.
- Revoked home improvement registration for Roof Crafters LLC
- Revoked mechanical and plumbing classifications for Hermanos Rivera Construction, LLC
- Revoked qualifying party status for Edward Nicholas Fraiche, III
- Fined Planet Construction J2911, LLC $30,000 plus $500 administrative costs
- Fined Ackel Construction Company, LLC $10,000 plus $500 administrative costs
- Ordered Fudesco Construction Group, GL Construction, and Storm Electric to pay judgments or face license suspension
- Approved residential and commercial license applications and mold remediation applications
- Denied rehearing request for J & J Electrical & Construction, L.L.C.
State Licensing Board for Contractors
The State Licensing Board for Contractors will review numerous compliance hearings regarding unlicensed contracting and unpermitted work. The board will also consider various residential and commercial license applications and reciprocity requests.
- Compliance hearing for Dynamic Group, LLC regarding a $5,150,000.00 project in Lake Charles
- Compliance hearing for Design Depot of Baton Rouge LLC regarding a $200,000.00 project in Lake Charles
- Review of alleged unlicensed contracting for projects in Monroe, New Orleans, and Livingston
- Consideration of residential building and roofing license applications
- Review of statutory citations and associated $500.00 administrative payments
The Board adjudicated numerous compliance hearings, resulting in fines, no-contest plea settlements, and one license suspension. The Board also approved various commercial and residential license applications, additional classifications, and reciprocity exemptions.
- Suspended license for James Hendrick/James Hendrick LLC until appearance before the board
- Fined Timothy Stanley d/b/a TimCo Contractors $3,000 plus $500 administrative costs
- Fined Joe R. Jones Construction, Inc. $5,000 plus $500 administrative costs
- Fined Morgan Improvements, LLC $1,000 plus $500 administrative costs
- Fined Premium Builders & Construction, LLC $1,000 plus $500 administrative costs
- Approved residential and commercial license applications and additional classifications
- Approved reciprocity and exemption requests based on staff recommendations
- Accepted settlement offers and no-contest pleas for multiple contractors including Dynamic Group, LLC and Finley Construction, L.L.C.
State Licensing Board for Contractors
The Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors will hold a commercial board meeting to consider numerous compliance hearings for alleged violations of contractor licensing laws, including several high-value projects. The board will also review applications for residential licenses and home improvement registrations, and discuss a finance report. The meeting includes a continuation of a previous case involving Coastal Bridge Company.
- Compliance hearing for Loupe Contractors and Dutchtown Masonry regarding $13,367,000 Royal Palm Apartments project in Baton Rouge
- Compliance hearings for multiple companies on the $1,161,859 NTB-National Tire & Battery #196 project in Baton Rouge
- Compliance hearing for Rivera A/C Services for alleged license misuse totaling $540,095.40 across three properties
- Continuation of Coastal Bridge Company violation case from June 17, 2021 meeting
- Consideration of residential license applications and home improvement registrations
The Board revoked the license of Coastal Bridge Company, L.L.C. and issued various fines and settlement agreements for compliance violations. The Board also approved several batches of residential and commercial license applications and reciprocity exemptions.
- Revoked license for Coastal Bridge Company, L.L.C.
- Found Taylor and Taylor Group, LLC in violation; assessed maximum fine plus $500 administrative costs
- Found Danilo Jimenez d/b/a Danny Jimenez in violation; assessed $2,500 fine plus $500 administrative costs
- Found T-Ray's Construction & General Contracting, LLC in violation; assessed $1,000 fine plus $500 administrative costs
- Found Cajun Plumbing, Inc. in violation; assessed maximum fine plus $500 administrative costs
- Found Bill Womack Jr. d/b/a AG Concrete in violation; assessed maximum fine plus $500 administrative costs
- Approved residential applications, home improvement registrations, and commercial applications
- Approved reciprocity and exemption requests
State Licensing Board for Contractors
The Board is considering several enforcement actions regarding unpaid judgments and unlicensed contracting. The meeting also includes reviews of new residential and commercial license applications.
- Compliance hearing for Papillion Construction LLC regarding a $529,958.00 project in Lake Charles
- Compliance hearing for MilltownSNL, LLC regarding a $212,184.16 project in Bogalusa
- Review of unpaid judgments involving A-1 Dirt N Gravel/Construction LLC and FH Management Group Inc.
- Consideration of unlicensed contracting violations for various projects including the More 4 Less project
- Review of residential building, roofing, and masonry license applications
The Commercial Board heard numerous compliance cases, issuing fines and payment deadlines to several contractors. The board also approved a batch of residential and commercial license applications and reciprocity exemptions.
- Ordered A-1 Dirt N Gravel/Construction LLC to pay judgment within 30 days or face license suspension
- Ordered FH Management Group Inc. to pay judgment within 30 days or face license suspension
- Fined Pro Comm Construction Group, L.L.C. $1,500 plus $500 administrative costs
- Fined Metropolitan Building Services Inc. the maximum fine plus $500 administrative costs
- Fined Papillion Construction LLC $1,000 plus $500 administrative costs
- Fined Scorpion Metal Erectors LLC the maximum fine plus $500 administrative costs
- Fined J & J Electrical & Construction, L.L.C. the maximum fine plus $500 administrative costs
- Found Coastal Bridge Company, L.L.C. in violation of La. R.S. 37:2158(A)(9) and (A)(10)
State Licensing Board for Contractors
The Commercial Board will consider numerous alleged violations involving unlicensed contracting and unpermitted work across various Louisiana projects. The meeting also includes reviewing residential license applications and additional classifications.
- Compliance hearing: Cotton Commercial USA, Inc. regarding $114,616.00 project in Lake Charles
- Compliance hearing: N-Tex Roof Systems inc. regarding $1,061,698.17 project in Denham Springs
- Compliance hearing: Rivera A/C Services Inc regarding $540,095.40 worth of work in New Orleans and Kenner
- Review of residential building contractor applications including 10-Point Construction, LLC and 3B Construction LLC
- Consideration of additional classifications for residential swimming pools
The Board approved various residential and commercial contractor applications, reciprocity exemptions, and the 2020 Audit Report. Multiple companies were found in violation of state laws, resulting in fines and administrative costs. Several settlement offers were accepted via no contest pleas.
- Approved 2020 Audit Report and Audited Financial Statement
- Approved residential licenses, applications, and home improvement registrations
- Approved commercial applications and mold remediation applications
- Approved reciprocity and exemption requests
- Fined Steel & Supply Company Inc. $1,000 plus $500 administrative costs
- Fined LR Construction Services LLC, Millennium Construction LLC, Kenneth McCain, and P&T Turtle Farm, Inc. maximum fines plus $500 administrative costs
- Fined Landry's Construction Services LLC $1,000 plus $500 administrative costs
- Rejected settlement offer from Joe R. Jones Construction, Inc.
State Licensing Board for Contractors
The Board is reviewing several alleged violations involving unlicensed contracting and failure to maintain records. The meeting also includes consideration of residential license applications and home improvement registrations.
- Compliance hearing: K.B. Plumbing & Heating L.L.C. regarding Four-plex Apartments project ($18,000.00)
- Compliance hearing: River Parish Contractors, Inc. regarding Pawn Depot Addition project ($380,963.92)
- Compliance hearing: Hawkeye Hotels Inc. regarding Hilton Garden Inn Remodel ($2,030,764.20)
- Compliance hearing: Hybrid One Construction LLC regarding Hilton Garden Inn Remodel ($1,574,284.50)
- Review of residential building and home improvement applications
The Board found multiple contractors in violation of state laws, assessing maximum fines and administrative costs for several firms. The Board also approved various residential and commercial license applications, additional classifications, and reciprocity exemptions.
- Found New Life Homes LLC in violation; ordered payment of judgment within 30 days or face license suspension
- Assessed $500 administrative penalty for K.B. Plumbing & Heating L.L.C.
- Found Luis A. Herrera, Star Energy Solutions LLC, and Enterprise Home Leveling and Elevation LLC in violation; assessed maximum fines plus $500 administrative costs each
- Accepted settlement offers for River Parish Contractors Inc., Kendra's Professional Inc., Louisiana Gold Construction LLC, Kitchen Cabinet Factory Direct LLC, Hawkeye Hotels Inc., J and G Consulting Service, and The Lodges at Banning Mills Retreat and Conservation Center Inc.
- Dismissed matter regarding Clark Mechanical & Construction LLC
- Found Brads Roofing LLC in violation; ordered production of records within 30 days and assessed maximum fine plus $500 administrative costs
- Found Kyle Sheriff, Legacy Cabinets Inc., Hybrid One Construction LLC, Jose Zuniga, and Melvin Coleman in violation; assessed maximum fines plus $500 administrative costs each
- Approved residential and commercial license applications, additional classifications, and reciprocity exemptions
State Licensing Board for Contractors
The State Licensing Board for Contractors is meeting to consider alleged violations regarding unlicensed work and unpaid judgments. The board will also review applications for new residential and commercial licenses and classifications.
- Hearing on Venture Construction Company for a $1,500,000.00 project in Baton Rouge
- Hearing on Marko Construction, Inc. for a $540,529.00 project in Slidell
- Hearing on Texas Alliance Group Inc. for a $304,530.63 project in Slidell
- Review of 11 statutory citations with $500.00 payments each
- Consideration of a rehearing for P&L Gas Dispensers, LLC regarding a $107,379.00 project
The Board approved various commercial and residential license applications, reciprocity exemptions, and mold remediation requests. Several contractors were found in violation of board rules, resulting in fines or settlement agreements. The Board also approved the financial statement for the period ending February 28, 2021.
- Found James Brillinger in violation; ordered payment of judgment within 30 days or face suspension
- Found Juan Allaroes d/b/a Performance Drywall and Painting in violation; assessed maximum fine plus $500
- Found Kadex Masonry, LLC in violation; assessed maximum fine plus $500
- Found Ritnour Welding & Custom Fabrication, Inc. in violation; assessed maximum fine plus $500
- Accepted settlement offers (no contest pleas) for Texas Alliance Group Inc., Steve Wier, Inc., Seal Enterprises, Inc., J & J Electrical & Construction, L.L.C., Providence Engineering and Environmental Group LLC, Mansfield Oil Company of Gainesville, Inc., Pioneer General Contractors, Inc., Climate Pros, LLC, H.A.I. Services Inc. of Arkansas, Albertsons Companies, Inc., Winters Construction LLC-LA, Billy's Structures, LLC, and P&L Gas Dispensers, LLC
- Accepted settlement offer for Venture Construction Company after reconsideration
- Approved residential licenses, applications, and home improvement registrations
- Approved commercial applications and mold remediation applications