State Licensing Board for Contractors public meetings in 2023
6 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
State Licensing Board for Contractors
The Commercial Board will hold compliance hearings for 10 cases of alleged unlicensed contracting, including a $2.17 million project in Lake Charles. They will also consider statutory citations, a continuance, a finance report, and numerous residential and commercial license applications. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.
- Texans Force LLC alleged unlicensed work on Celeste Apartments ($2,170,800) in Lake Charles
- Crouch Construction LLC alleged unlicensed work on Laundromat Renovation ($104,240) in New Orleans
- HRMN Development LLC alleged contracting with unlicensed contractors on Metal Frame Retail Building ($131,960.27) in Lake Charles
- Consideration of residential license applications and additional classifications (pages 5-22)
- Consideration of reciprocity and exemption requests (pages 23-28)
The Board approved the 2024 operating budget and adjusted the 2023 budget. Multiple contractors were found in violation of state laws and assessed fines and administrative costs. The Board also approved various commercial and residential license applications and reciprocity requests.
- Approved 2024 operating budget (unanimous)
- Adjusted 2023 Operating Budget revenues and expenditures (unanimous)
- Authorized Bradley R. Hassert and Janna S. Lege to conduct banking business
- Assessed maximum fine plus $1,000 costs to Crouch Construction LLC, Brennan Taylor Developments LLC, Richard Zeno (initial), Acimar Moura, and Magic Makeover Construction LLC (initial)
- Assessed $2,000 fine plus $1,000 costs to Pro Renovations LLC for misrepresentation of fact
- Accepted settlement offers for Texans Force LLC, HRMN Development LLC, and One Construction LLC
- Approved residential and commercial license applications and mold remediation applications
- Approved reciprocity and exemption requests
State Licensing Board for Contractors
The Commercial Board will consider several enforcement actions regarding alleged violations, primarily involving work performed without a Louisiana state license. The board will also review residential and commercial license applications and additional classifications.
- Compliance hearing for The Cypress Shak LLC regarding a $59,500.00 project in Benton
- Compliance hearings for Brunt Construction, Inc., Rico’s Innovations, LLC, and VR&C, LLC regarding the DC Reeves Elementary School addition project
- Compliance hearing for West Custom Homes LLC and JT Framing LLC regarding work at 686 Central Avenue ($219,321.63)
- Compliance hearings for four contractors regarding the Creole Fire Station project
- Review of residential building applications and additional classifications for swimming pools
The Board approved various commercial and residential license applications, additional classifications, and reciprocity exemptions. Several contractors were fined or assessed administrative costs following compliance hearings. The Board also accepted the financial report for the period ending August 31, 2023.
- Approved residential licenses, home improvement registrations, and commercial applications
- Approved reciprocity and exemption requests based on staff recommendations
- Approved mold remediation applications
- Assessed $1,000 administrative costs to Trusttek Electric, LLC
- Assessed $1,000 administrative costs to Williams Contractors & Construction Services, LLC
- Assessed $1,500 fine and $1,000 administrative costs to Luxury’s, LLC
- Assessed maximum fine and $1,000 administrative costs to Rico’s Innovations, LLC
- Assessed $500 fine and $1,000 administrative costs to City Wide Construction LLC
State Licensing Board for Contractors
The State Licensing Board for Contractors is reviewing alleged violations involving unlicensed contracting and improper license use. The board will also consider a legal contract for human resources and various license applications.
- Compliance hearings for projects including The Ridge at Lake Charles Phase II ($495,860.00) and Natchitoches Elderly Apartments ($356,500.00)
- Hearing regarding the 423-429 Crockett Street project in Shreveport ($971,501.74)
- Consideration of a legal contract for human resources with Taylor Porter
- Review of residential and commercial license applications and reciprocity requests
- Hearing for Cornist Lavalle Broadway, Jr. regarding unauthorized aid during a May 18, 2023 examination
The board approved a three-year contract for legal counsel and resolved numerous compliance hearings involving contractor violations. Several settlement offers and fines were accepted, and multiple license applications and classifications were approved.
- Approved retaining Taylor, Porter, Brooks, & Phillips, L.L.P. as legal counsel (Aug 16, 2023 - Aug 15, 2026)
- Found Direct Source Renovations, LLC in violation; assessed maximum fine plus $1,000 administrative costs
- Found Evan Calderon d/b/a Welding Services LLC in violation; assessed maximum fine plus $1,000 administrative costs
- Found Frank Vallelungo d/b/a F&J's Refrigeration & General Maintenance in violation; assessed maximum fine plus $1,000 administrative costs
- Accepted settlement for Eliazar Camacho, Jr. d/b/a Camacho Tree Service: $2,000 fine plus $1,000 administrative costs
- Accepted settlement for Moreno Electric LLC and Juan J. Arriago-Moreno: surrender of commercial license and qualifying party status for one year
- Assessed Gerdes Architectural Roofing, LLC a $1,000 fine plus $1,000 administrative costs contingent on document submission
- Approved residential applications, home improvement applications, and commercial applications as listed on the agenda
State Licensing Board for Contractors
The Commercial Board is reviewing multiple compliance hearings regarding alleged licensing violations. The agenda also includes the consideration of residential and commercial license applications, reciprocity requests, and various board reports.
- Compliance hearing: John Cush Enterprises LLC (Shreveport) regarding $971,501.74 project
- Compliance hearing: ASJC Investment Group, LLC (Shreveport) regarding $907,945.55 project
- Compliance hearing: Blue Star Builders LLC (Gretna) regarding $71,264.84 project
- Compliance hearing: Gulf Coast Recreation LLC (Missouri City, TX) regarding $99,087.08 project
- Compliance hearing: Kershaw’s Cajun Village, L.L.C. (Lake Charles) regarding $200,000.00 project
The Board approved a resolution to purchase a parking lot in Baton Rouge and voted to move hearings to a bi-monthly schedule. The board also processed numerous compliance hearings, resulting in several fines, license revocations, and accepted settlement offers.
- Approved purchase of Lot 3, Square 1 or 58 Toliver Town for parking (Unanimous)
- Approved moving board hearings to a bi-monthly meeting schedule (Passed)
- Revoked license of 360 RAIL SERVICES, LLC (Unanimous)
- Revoked qualifying party status of Eugene Dix, Jr. and issued cease and desist order (Unanimous)
- Rejected settlement offers for John Cush Enterprises LLC, ASJC Investment Group LLC, and Randy Depaula Electric, L.L.C. (Unanimous)
- Assessed maximum fine plus $1,000 costs to Green South Demolition, LLC and Precision Metal SWLA, LLC (Unanimous)
- Approved residential and commercial applications and additional classifications (Passed)
- Accepted 2022 audited financial statement and April 30, 2023 financial statement (Unanimous)
State Licensing Board for Contractors
The Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors will hold a commercial board meeting on March 16, 2023, to consider numerous alleged violations of contractor licensing laws. The agenda includes compliance hearings for companies and individuals accused of acting without licenses, contracting with unlicensed contractors, and other violations across multiple projects. The board will also review applications for new licenses and additional classifications, and consider requests for rehearing on prior violations.
- Tag Environmental L.L.C. alleged unlicensed work on Altom Transport project ($411,875) in Sulphur
- Carlisle Development Company alleged contracting with unlicensed plumber on Wendy's project ($76,200) in West Monroe
- Multiple cases involving Hydradyne LLC project in West Monroe with unlicensed contractors totaling over $280,000
- James M. Barb Construction Inc. alleged permitting license use by another on Anytime Fitness project ($455,769) in Plaquemine
- Old business includes rehearing requests for Dannic Solutions and Design Depot of Baton Rouge with fines
The Board approved numerous residential, commercial, and mold remediation applications and classifications. It also conducted compliance hearings, resulting in fines and settlement agreements for multiple contracting firms. The Board accepted the financial statement for the period ending February 28, 2023.
- Approved residential licenses, applications, and home improvement registrations
- Approved commercial applications and additional classifications
- Approved mold remediation applications
- Approved reciprocity and exemption requests
- Assessed $25,000 fine (reducible to $1,000) for Camp’s Plumbing Repairs LLC
- Assessed $2,000 fine plus $1,000 administrative costs for TAG Environmental L.L.C.
- Ordered Expert Maintenance & Construction Services LLC to produce records or face suspension
- Dismissed case and rescinded penalty for Design Depot of Baton Rouge LLC
State Licensing Board for Contractors
The Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors will hold compliance hearings on alleged violations including unlicensed contracting, misrepresentation, and failure to maintain insurance. Cases involve projects ranging from $12,500 to over $2.5 million across the state. The board will also consider residential license applications and additional classifications.
- West Park Apartments project ($2,536,603.22) in Lafayette – alleged unlicensed subcontractors
- Citgo Tenant Build Out ($1,786,982.23) in Sulphur – alleged unlicensed contractors
- Days Inn New Orleans Airport project ($1,424,002.00) in Kenner – alleged unlicensed contractors
- Starbucks Coffee Company project ($67,250) in Metairie – alleged unlicensed contractor
- Tesla Charging Station at Henry's Travel Plaza ($126,000) in Iowa – alleged unlicensed contractor
The Board conducted multiple compliance hearings, resulting in several maximum fines and the surrender of licenses for specific contractors. The Board also approved various residential and commercial license applications, reciprocity exemptions, and mold remediation requests.
- Found Jamar Mims Heating & Air LLC in violation; assessed maximum fine plus $1,000 costs
- Accepted settlement for CNC Construction & Air Conditioning, L.L.C. including surrender of all licenses
- Found Reginald Brewer DBA KTSE Electric, LLC in violation; assessed maximum fine plus $1,000 costs
- Found Hamilton Masonry LLC and Moran Carpets and Flooring LLC in violation; assessed maximum fines plus $1,000 costs each
- Assessed $500 fine plus $500 costs for Allen Miller D/B/A AK Construction (9-5)
- Approved residential and commercial license applications and additional classifications
- Approved reciprocity and exemption requests based on staff recommendations
- Accepted financial statement for period ending December 31, 2022