State Licensing Board for Contractors public meetings in 2024
8 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
State Licensing Board for Contractors
The State Licensing Board for Contractors will meet to consider four exemption requests from contractors seeking to add qualifying parties or obtain licensure. The board will also hear a public comment period, a review from the Louisiana Department of Justice's Occupational Licensing Review Program, and discuss an accounting software upgrade.
- CLM Construction LLC requests exemption to add qualifying party Michael D. Hebert (exams: Building, Residential, Residential Swimming Pools).
- R.C. Paving, Inc. requests exemption to add qualifying party Adam Lagneaux (exam: Highway, Street and Bridge Construction).
- Ryan Gootee General Contractors, L.L.C. requests exemption to add qualifying party Michael J. DeGruy (multiple construction exams).
- Truth N Jesus (TNJ) LLC requests exemption for Residential Construction with qualifying party George Diggs.
- Board may vote to hold an executive session on any item exempt from open meeting discussion.
The Board voted to join the Occupational Licensing Review Program, which makes license suspensions or revocations subject to review by the Attorney General’s Office starting January 1, 2025. The Board also approved a list of exemption requests and appointed a new Treasurer.
- Approved joining the Occupational Licensing Review Program (unanimous)
- Approved exemptions as listed on the agenda
- Appointed Brian Bordelon as Treasurer of the board
State Licensing Board for Contractors
The State Licensing Board for Contractors Commercial Board will consider 15 enforcement hearings for alleged violations such as acting as a contractor without a license and contracting with unlicensed contractors. The board will also review statutory citations, a reconsideration of penalty for Ackel Construction Co., and consider applications for additional classifications and new licenses.
- D.R. Horton Inc. alleged to have contracted with unlicensed BRC Solutions LLC for $52,984.51 in Denham Springs.
- Vapor Industries LLC alleged to have worked without a license on a $738,000 wastewater treatment project in Sunset.
- Ackel Construction Co. reconsideration of penalty for alleged failure to provide bonding on a $4,970,521 project.
- Eight statutory citations with $1,000 payments each for unlicensed contracting violations.
- Consideration of over 100 residential license applications and additional classifications.
The Board approved the 2025 budget, financial statements, and various licensing applications. Several contractors were penalized for violations, while others reached settlements or had cases dismissed. The Board also authorized the Executive Director to approve continuing education providers and manage bank accounts.
- Approved 2025 budget and financial statement through October 31, 2024
- Accepted settlement offers for D.R. Horton, Inc. — Gulf Coast, American Gutter Company, LLC, B.AndR. Rentals, LLC, Vapor Industries, LLC, and Sabine Pools, LLC
- Assessed maximum fine plus $1,000 in costs for 3M Painting and Renovations, S & S AC and Electrical, 2 Degrees of Air, and Joel Romero Construction
- Ordered Carr’s Electric Co., LLC and Jesse Earl Carr, Jr. to surrender commercial license and barred Mr. Carr from licensing for one year
- Dismissed four cases involving Carr’s Electric Co., LLC
- Approved residential and commercial license applications, home improvement registrations, and mold remediation applications
- Authorized Executive Director to approve continuing education providers and manage Regions Bank accounts
- Rejected settlement offer for Ackel Construction Co., LLC
State Licensing Board for Contractors
The Commercial Board of the State Licensing Board for Contractors will meet to discuss board practice and policy, consider resolutions, and review exemption requests for two contractors. The agenda includes public comments and a presentation from the LSU Construction Industry Advisory Council.
- Exemption request for OWENS CONTRACTING CORPORATION (CL.13500) to add Mark Owens as qualifying party for multiple construction categories
- Exemption request for R.D. OWENS CONSTRUCTION, INC. (CL.44640) to add Mark Owens as qualifying party for multiple construction categories
- Discussion of Board Practice and Policy
- Board Resolutions
The Board unanimously approved five resolutions regarding legal opinions, license reinstatements, reciprocity, cease and desist orders, and insurance lapses. It also voted to convert the Business and Law course to a written exam and proposed increasing net worth requirements for applicants to the legislature.
- Approved exemptions listed on the agenda (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2024-07 requesting a legal opinion from the State Attorney General (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2024-08 regarding reinstatement of summarily suspended licenses/registrations (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2024-09 regarding reciprocity (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2024-10 regarding cease and desist orders (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2024-11 regarding license/registration suspension for insurance lapse (unanimous)
- Authorized staff to explore outsourcing examinations to a third-party vendor (unanimous)
- Approved converting Business and Law course to a written exam by April 1, 2025 (unanimous)
State Licensing Board for Contractors
The Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors Commercial Board will consider 28 alleged violations of contractor licensing laws, including cases where companies hired unlicensed contractors or performed work without a license. Projects range from a $1.49M Golden Chick in Sulphur to an $11,500 HVAC job in Baton Rouge. The board will also vote on 22 statutory citations with $500-$1,000 fines and consider continuances and rehearing requests from prior meetings.
- Small Construction Group LLC alleged to have let its license be used by unlicensed contractor on $1,489,913 Golden Chick project in Sulphur
- C2 Development LLC alleged to have hired unlicensed contractor for $620,000 Orleans Apartments project in Lake Charles
- Binola-Built-In New Orleans LLC alleged failure to maintain records on $1,125,368.85 Bon Ton Renovation project
- Chick-Fil-A Inc. cited $1,000 for acting as unlicensed contractor; also seeking rehearing on $1,419,140.40 Denham Springs project
- 22 statutory citations proposed with fines totaling $20,500 for various licensing violations
The Board processed numerous compliance hearings, issuing fines and settlement agreements to several contractors. It also approved a batch of commercial and residential license applications, though it affirmed the denial of Ergon Construction Services, LLC.
- Affirmed denial of license for Ergon Construction Services, LLC and Felton Joseph Colar, Jr.
- Assessed $5,000 fine and $1,000 administrative costs to Chick-fil-A, Inc.
- Ordered G & L Exquisite Contractors LLC to produce records within 5 days or face license suspension
- Approved residential and commercial license applications (excluding Ergon Construction Services, LLC)
- Approved mold remediation applications and reciprocity exemptions
- Authorized the creation of a Secretary Pro Tem position
- Approved the appointment of a new auditor and CPA consultant
- Accepted financial statements for the period ending August 31, 2024
State Licensing Board for Contractors
The Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors Commercial Board will consider 29 compliance cases involving alleged unlicensed contracting, including major projects like the Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans Smart Meter project ($56.6M) and the Marcel Contraband Pointe project ($18M). The board will also vote on May meeting minutes, hear public comment, and address continuances and rehearing requests from previous meetings.
- Mueller Systems LLC and Itron Inc. alleged to have submitted bids without licenses on the Sewerage & Water Board Smart Meter project ($56.6M and $52.8M)
- DJM Property LLC alleged to have contracted with 8 unlicensed contractors on the Marcel Contraband Pointe project ($18M)
- Mercy Medical Health Center alleged to have acted as an unlicensed contractor on its own project ($1.1M)
- Statutory citations proposed for 9 companies with fines of $500 or $1,000 each
- 4 continuances and 1 rehearing request from previous meetings
The State Licensing Board for Contractors conducted numerous compliance hearings, resulting in administrative penalties, fines, and license suspensions for various firms. The board also approved a series of residential and commercial license applications and reciprocity exemptions.
- Assessed $1,000 fine and $1,000 administrative costs to ONE BRAVO LLC
- Assessed maximum fine and $1,000 administrative costs to ROY SCHMUCKER D/B/A S AND S REMODELING, INC.
- Assessed maximum fine and $1,000 administrative costs to NEW ORLEANS FLOORING DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
- Assessed maximum fine and $1,000 administrative costs to RYAN DAVE GAFFORD
- Assessed maximum fine and $1,000 administrative costs to TOURNESOL SITEWORKS, LLC
- Ordered license suspension for CARTER CONSTRUCTION UNLIMITED, L.L.C. if documents are not produced within 10 days
- Accepted surrender of most license classifications from JLJ CONSTRUCTION, LLC with a $1,000 fine and $1,000 administrative costs
- Approved residential and commercial license applications and reciprocity exemptions
State Licensing Board for Contractors
The Commercial Board is considering numerous alleged violations involving unlicensed contracting and improper use of licenses. The cases involve various projects across Louisiana, including large-scale developments like the Elizabeth Solar Farm.
- Compliance hearing for Ortiz USA, LLC regarding the $44,074,969.77 Elizabeth Solar Farm project
- Compliance hearings for multiple contractors involving the Chick-Fil-A project in Denham Springs
- Review of alleged unlicensed work on the Stockwell Landing Re-roof project ($470,434.33)
- Consideration of $500 statutory citations for nine different companies
- Continuance of hearings for Claudia Duran and Eduardo Urbina
The board conducted numerous compliance hearings resulting in fines, license revocations, and settlement agreements for various contractors. The board also approved several batches of commercial and residential applications and financial reports.
- Denied qualifying party application of Codi Dodge
- Revoked license of Dean Walters
- Indefinitely suspended license of JLJ Construction, LLC
- Approved residential and commercial license applications and classifications
- Approved financial statement for period ending April 30, 2024
- Assessed $10,000 fine and $1,000 administrative cost to Claudia Duran d/b/a Duga Group and AJK Renovations LLC
- Approved settlement offers for multiple contractors including Hodge Roofing, LLC and Blue Heron Homes, L.L.C.
- Granted rehearing for Ryan Companies US, Inc. and accepted settlement offer
State Licensing Board for Contractors
The Commercial Board will hear 21 compliance cases involving alleged violations of Louisiana contractor licensing laws, including contracts with unlicensed contractors and acting without a license. The board will also consider statutory citations, requests for rehearing, and approve new license applications. Public comment is allowed before the hearings.
- Lynch Construction LLC alleged violation for contract with unlicensed contractor on Starbucks project ($119,900) in Kenner
- Planet Construction J2911 LLC alleged violations for contracts with unlicensed contractors on Club 4 Fitness project ($396,517) in Baton Rouge
- Buildko Construction Group and others alleged violations on STA Hotel project ($595,000) in New Orleans
- Ryan Companies US Inc alleged violations on CSUSA Acadiana Expansion project ($565,345) in Youngsville
- RAM Construction request for rehearing after being found in violation on United Medical Rehabilitation Hospital project ($636,183.70) in Hammond
The Board adjudicated numerous compliance hearings, issuing fines and accepting settlement offers for various contracting firms. The Board also approved a series of residential and commercial license applications, additional classifications, and legal counsel contracts.
- Approved updated contracts for attorneys Kevin Landreneau and Taylor Porter
- Assessed $2,000 fine and $1,000 admin costs to A-CUBED CORPORATION
- Assessed $5,000 fine and $1,000 admin costs to Ronnie Savoie
- Found Storer Equipment Company, Ltd. not guilty of violation
- Dismissed case against Elite Home Improvements, L.L.C.
- Approved residential and commercial license applications and mold remediation requests
- Accepted settlement offers for Lynch Construction, Integrated Renovations, and Stoploss Specialists
- Rejected settlement offer for Planet Construction J2911, LLC
State Licensing Board for Contractors
The Commercial Board is reviewing several alleged violations regarding contractors performing work without valid Louisiana licenses. The agenda includes compliance hearings for various projects, including the Sainte Terre New Building and United Medical Rehabilitation Hospital.
- Compliance hearing for Lennard Construction & Remodeling, L.L.C. regarding a $375,816.00 project in Benton
- Compliance hearing for Claudia Duran D/B/A Duga Group and AJK Renovations LLC regarding a $2,170,800.00 project in Lake Charles
- Compliance hearing for multiple entities regarding work on the United Medical Rehabilitation Hospital project in Hammond
- Review of statutory citations and $500.00 payments for several companies
- Consideration of residential and commercial license applications
The Board accepted several settlement offers and issued administrative penalties for licensing violations. It also approved various commercial and residential license applications, classifications, and reciprocity exemptions.
- Accepted settlement offers for Plumber For Hire LLC, Destiny Electric LLC, Kenneth Alan Vierdag Jr., Edna Lumber Co. Inc., CDI Contractors LLC, Division 5 Steel Inc., US Electrical Services LLC, S. Cook Construction LP, Brigade Fire Solutions LLC, Cotton Commercial USA Inc., and Primoris Renewable Energy Inc.
- Assessed maximum fine plus $1,000 administrative costs to L.V. Inkenbrandt LLC, Restic Construction LLC, and Ram Construction
- Assessed $2,000 fine plus $1,000 administrative costs to Williams Concrete LLC if a license is obtained within 120 days
- Assessed $1,000 fine plus $1,000 administrative costs to Matt Ricks d/b/a Cutting Edge Roofing if a license is obtained within 120 days
- Assessed $1,000 administrative costs to Christian Nunez and no penalty to Yahve Camarena
- Assessed maximum fine plus $1,000 administrative costs to Advanced Masonry Services LLC
- Modified appeal for Christopher J. Caballero to reduce the fine to $2,000
- Approved commercial and residential applications, additional classifications, and mold remediation applications