State of Louisiana
State Licensing Board for Contractors
AGENDA
Residential Building Committee Meeting
February 1, 2012
ROLL CALL – Ms. Sharon Fabre
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Ms. Toni Wendel, Member
INVOCATION & INTRODUCTION – Judge Darrell White, Retired, Hearing Officer
A. Consider Minutes of the January 4, 2011 Residential Building Committee Meeting.
B. Welcome / Introductions – Mr. Michael McDuff, Executive Director
NEW BUSINESS
C. INSURANCE HEARING(S):
1. Home Improvement Worker’s Compensation – Consideration of an alleged violation by the following State registered home improvement contractors for failure to maintain a current certificate of insurance on file with the Board for worker’s compensation coverage. Sec. 1503 (D) Rules and Regulations of the Board.
RESIDENTIAL AGENDA – November 2, 2011
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Bolduc Enterprises, LLC
H.E.Brown’s Remodeling Contracting Services IncInc
ESC Enterprise, LLC
Healthy Homes Solutions, LLC
MLM Remodeling, LLC
Murillo Painting Co., Inc.
Parks Enterprises, LLC
Remark Properties, LLC
Sky House Construction, LLC
Jimmy C. Thomas
RESIDENTIAL AGENDA – November 2, 2011
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RESIDENTIAL AGENDA – February 1, 2012
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2. a) Residential Building General Liability – Consideration of an alleged violation by the following State licensed residential building contractors for failure to maintain a current certificate of insurance on file with the Board for general liability coverage. Sec. 1503 (D) Rules and Regulations of the Board.
RESIDENTIAL AGENDA – February 1, 2012
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Fred M. Bayles
JRP Construction, LLC
Massross, Inc.
Sanderson Services, LLC
b) Residential Building Worker’s Compensation – Consideration of an alleged violation by the following State licensed residential building contractors for failure to maintain a current certificate of insurance on file with the Board for worker’s compensation coverage. Sec. 1503 (D) Rules and Regulations of the Board.
RESIDENTIAL AGENDA – February 1, 2012
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Arceneaux Construction Group, LLC
Fred M. Bayles
JRP Construction, LLC
KTB Properties, LLC
Massross, Inc.
Southern Solutions, Inc.
RESIDENTIAL AGENDA – February 1, 2012
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3. a) Mold Remediation Worker’s Compensation – Consideration of an alleged violation by the following State licensed mold remediation contractors for failure to maintain a current certificate of insurance on file with Board for worker’s compensation coverage. La. R.S. 2150–2192, 2186 (B)(6) and 2189 (A)(7).
A.M.E. Facility Services, Inc.
Johnson Construction and Mold Remediation, LLC
D. COMpliance Hearing(s):
1. ALESSI CONSTRUCTION, L.L.C., Baton Rouge, Louisiana – Consideration of an alleged violation for problems relating to the ability of the contractor, its qualifying party, or any of its principal owners or principal shareholders to engage in the business of contracting, as demonstrated by their prior contracting business experience, at but not limited to, 2821 Theodosia ($38,900.00), Baton Rouge, Louisiana. La. R.S. 37:2158 (A)(9).
2. KAY-RAY CONSTRUCTION, L.L.C., Hammond, Louisiana – Consideration of an alleged violation for residential construction without possessing a State Residential Building License, at but not limited to, 12065 General Ott Road ($153,000.00) and 17498 Milan Drive (164,900.00), Hammond, Louisiana. La. R.S. 37:2167(A).
3. BIG AL’S WELDING CONSTRUCTION, L.L.C., New Orleans, Louisiana – Consideration of an alleged violation for performing home improvement contracting services in without possessing a State Home Improvement Registration, at but not limited to, 2240 Touro Street ($8,500.00), New Orleans, Louisiana. La. R.S. 37:2175.2(A).
4. ORLANDO JOHNSON D/B/A JOHNSON CONSTRUCTION, Baton Rouge, Louisiana – Consideration of an alleged violation for performing home improvement contracting services without possessing a State Home Improvement Registration, at but not limited to, 8433 Sleepy Oaks ($8,700.00), Baton Rouge, Louisiana. La. R.S. 37:2175.2(A).
5. a) ROBERT S. MOSES D/B/A ROB ONE CONSTRUCTION LLC, Alexandria, Louisiana – Consideration of an alleged violation for performing home improvement contracting services without possessing a State Home Improvement Registration, at but not limited to, 3947 Carlton Street ($16,500.00),and 6005 Deerfield Avenue ($21,759.00), Alexandria, Louisiana. La. R.S. 37:2175.2(A).
b) NEW LIONS INC, Alexandria, Louisiana – Consideration of an alleged violation for performing home improvement contracting services without possessing a State Home Improvement Registration, at but not limited to, 3947 Carlton Street ($16,500.00) and 6005 Deerfield Avenue ($21,759.00), Alexandria, Louisiana. La. R.S. 37:2175.2(A).
6. JOHN REED, Leesville, Louisiana – Consideration of an alleged violation for performing home improvement contracting services without possessing a State Home Improvement Registration, at but not limited to, 418 Section Line Road ($8,105.70), Leesville, Louisiana. La. 37:2175.2(A).
7. JASON SAUCIER, - Breaux Bridge, Louisiana – Consideration of an alleged violation for performing home improvement contracting services without possessing a State Home Improvement Registration, at but not limited to, 1414 Herman Dupuis Road ($39,615.10), Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. La. R.S. 2175.2(A).
8. SPECIALTY CUSTOM HOMES, L.L.C., West Monroe, Louisiana – Consideration of an alleged violation for performing home improvement contracting services without possessing a State Home Improvement Registration, at but not limited to, 117 Elias Street ($48,000.00), West Monroe, Louisiana. La. R.S. 37:2175.2(A).
OLD BUSINESS
E. COMPLIANCE HEARING(S) – CONTINUANCE(S):
1. WOODFORK GENERAL CONTRACTOR AND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, L.L.C., Bogalusa, Louisiana - Consideration of an alleged violation for residential construction without possessing a State Residential Building License, at but not limited to, 10719 Vienna Street ($282,744.00), New Orleans, Louisiana. La. R.S. 37:2167(A).
2. ELIJAH MEALANCON D/B/A ELIJAH CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES, Marrero, Louisiana - Consideration of an alleged violation for residential construction and/or performing home improvement contracting services without possessing a State Residential Building License and/or without out possessing a State Home Improvement Registration, at but not limited to, 3641 Bruxelles Street ($98,000.00), 6434 North Galvez Street ($120,000.00) and 2501/2503 Elder Street ($26,000.00), New Orleans, Louisiana. La. R.S. 37:2167(A), La. R.S. 37:2175.2(A).
3. L H THOMPSON, LTD. D/B/A LT CONCRETE LANDSCAPE POOLS & SPAS, Slidell, Louisiana - Consideration of an alleged violation for residential construction and/or performing home improvement contracting services without possessing a State Residential Building License and/or without out possessing a State Home Improvement Registration, at but not limited to, 1617 Vela Cove ($148,000.00), Slidell, Louisiana. La. R.S. 37:2167(A), La. R.S. 37:2175.2(A).
4. CURTIS J. VIATOR, New Iberia, Louisiana - Consideration of an alleged violation for residential construction and/or performing home improvement contracting services without possessing a State Residential Building License and/or without out possessing a State Home Improvement Registration, at but not limited to, 410 Linden Lewis Road ($114,900.00), Youngsville, Louisiana. La. R.S. 37:2167(A), La. R.S. 37:2175.2(A).
5. DAVID FONTENOT, Scott, Louisiana - Consideration of an alleged violation for performing home improvement contracting services without possessing a State Home Improvement Registration, at but not limited to, 506 Courtney Drive ($28,800.00), Duson, Louisiana. La. R.S. 37:2175.2(A).
6. SONGY AND SONS ENTERPRISE, LLC, Denham Springs, Louisiana – Consideration of an alleged violation for failing consistently to perform contracts or has performed contracts in an unworkmanlike manner or has failed to complete contracts with no good cause or has engaged in fraud or bad faith with respect to such contracts, at but not limited to, 15839 Malvern Hill Avenue ($38,381.03), Baton Rouge, Louisiana. La. R.S. 37:2175.2 (E)(3).
F. COMPLIANCE HEARING(S) – RE-HEARING(S):
1. LA CASA GENERAL CONTRACTOR, LLC, Metairie, Louisiana – Consideration of an alleged violation for performing home improvement contracting services without possessing a State Home Improvement Registration, at but not limited to 6953 Foch Street ($57,000.00), New Orleans, Louisiana. La. R.S. 37:2175.2(A).
Decision & Civil Penalty assessed at the May 6, 2009 Residential Committee Meeting: A MOTION was made by Mr. Dugas and seconded by Mr. Vascocu to find LA CASA GENERAL CONTRACTOR, LLC guilty. The motion carried unanimously. A MOTION was made by Mr. Vascocu and seconded by Mr. Dugas to assess LA CASA GENERAL CONTRACTOR, LLC a fine of 25% of $57,000.00 which equals $14,250.00 plus $500.00 administrative fees associated with these proceedings for a total of $14,750.00 and a cease and desist order. The motion carried unanimously.
G. COMPLIANCE HEARING(S) – RECONSIDERATION OF PENALTY:
1. POS RENOVATIONS, LLC, New Orleans, Louisiana – On December 7, 2011, the Residential Committee considered an alleged violation for residential construction and/or performing home improvement contracting services without possessing a State Residential Building License and/or without out possessing a State Home Improvement Registration, at but not limited to, 6337 Tchoupitoulas Street ($261,652.60), New Orleans, Louisiana. La. R.S. 37:2167(A), La. R.S. 37:2175.2(A).
Decision & Civil Penalty assessed at the December 7, 2011 Residential Committee Meeting: Ms. Wendel made a Motion to find POS RENOVATIONS, LLC in violation. The Motion was seconded by Mr. Dugas. The Motion passed. A Motion was made by Ms. Wendel which was seconded by Mr. Dugas to fine POS RENOVATIONS, LLC 5% plus court costs and the issuance of a cease and desist order. The Motion passed.
2. ASHORE, LLC, Ponchatoula, Louisiana – On January 4, 2012, the Residential Committee considered an alleged violation for residential construction and/or performing home improvement contracting services without possessing a State Residential Building License and/or without out possessing a State Home Improvement Registration, at but not limited to, 405 North Pine Street ($146,136.02), Hammond, Louisiana. La. R.S. 37:2167(A), La. R.S. 37:2175.2(A).
Decision & Civil Penalty assessed at the January 4, 2012 Residential Committee Meeting: A Motion was made by Ms. Gibson which was seconded by Ms. Wendel to find ASHORE, LLC in violation, and to fine ASHORE, LLC $5000.00 plus court costs. However, if a license is obtained within 90 days the fine will be reduced to $1000.00 plus court costs. The Motion passed.
H. CONSIDERATION OF LICENSURE EXEMPTION(S):
New Application Exemptions
1. CC & S Corporation, 2036 Betty Boulevard, Marrero, LA
Application is being made, pending all requirements being met, for a Residential Building Construction License. This firm is requesting exemption of the Residential Building Construction examination. Mr. Reginald Cooper, Owner, is to be listed as the qualifying party.
2. Haddad Contractors, LLC, 728 Highlandia, Baton Rouge, LA
Application is being made, pending all requirements being met, for a Residential Building Construction License. This firm is requesting exemption of the Residential Building Construction examination. Mr. Phillip N. Haddad III, Member, is to be listed as the qualifying party.
3. Ironhorse Development Consulting, Inc., 207 Energy Parkway, Lafayette, LA
Application is being made, pending all requirements being met, for a Residential Building Construction License. This firm is requesting exemption of the Residential Building Construction examination. Mr. Timothy Jude Breaux, Member, is to be listed as the qualifying party. This firm has held a commercial license since 2006.
4. Lake Charles Construction, LLC, 7810 Lake Street, Lake Charles, LA
Application is being made, pending all requirements being met, for a Residential Building Construction License. This firm is requesting exemption of the Residential Building Construction examination. Mr. Toby Walter Hagan, Member, is to be listed as the qualifying party.
5. Leroy P. Frederick, 128 Club View Drive, Lafayette, LA
Application is being made, pending all requirements being met, for a Residential Building Construction License. This firm is requesting exemption of the Residential Building Construction examination. Mr. Leroy Patrick Frederick, Owner, is to be listed as the qualifying party.
Licensed Exemptions
1. MJ Penn Companies, Inc., 7841 East Kings Highway, Shreveport, LA
This firm currently holds license #81460 since 1996 and is adding a qualifying party. This firm is requesting exemption of the Residential Building Construction examination for Mrs. Jodi Collette Penn, Employee, to be listed as the qualifying party.
I. Consideration of new applications for Residential Building Construction License to be approved pending as listed and attached to the agenda. (Page 6)
J. Consideration of new applications for Home Improvement Registration as listed and attached to the agenda. (Pages 7-8)
K. Discussion – Homeowner’s Affidavit
ADJOURNMENT
Residential Building license applications
(pending all requirements being met)
COMPANY NAMES
ARCH DESIGN BUILD, LLC
701 Poydras Street, Suite 3700, New Orleans, LA 70139
BOSSIER REMODELING COMPANY, LLC
2117 Shed Road, Suite A, Bossier City, La 71111
BUILDING PERFORMANCE CENTER, LLC
PO Box 740777, New Orleans, LA 70174
COCKERHAM, TONY M.
18211 North Sheridane Court, Greenwell Springs, LA 70739
CONSTRUCTION INNOVATIONS, LLC
PO Box 74544, Metairie, LA 70033
DOUCET, JOSHUA BUCK
12241 Leblanc Road, Welsh, LA 70591
DUPUIS JR, AMES
PO Box 675, Loreauville, LA 70552
LAHUE , DONALD R.
259 Glacier Drive, Livingston, TX 77351
IRONHORSE DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING, INC
207 Energy Parkway, Lafayette, LA 70508
MCCARTNEY MASONRY, LLC
4836 Victoria Road, Alexandria, LA 71303
RJ CHAMPAGNE CONSTRUCTION, LLC
6 Sleepy Hollow Lane, Slidell, LA 70458
SELAH BUILDERS, LLC
P. O. Box 4100, Slidell, La 70459
SIMON STOCKER CONSTRUCTION CO, LLC
6398 Goodwood Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
SKILLED CONTRACTORS, LLC
42032 Wild Willow Lane, Prairieville, LA 70769
SMALL CONSTRUCTION GROUP, LLC
1050 Jeff David Pkwy Ste 205, New Orleans , LA 70065
SOUTHERN TIDE CONSTRUCTION, LLC
5714 River Road , Shreveport, LA 71105
STEELE-R DEVELOPMENT, LLC
120 Innwood Drive, Covington, LA 70433
WALKER, THOMAS M.
3520 General Degaulle Drive Ste 3044, New Orleans, LA 70114
WEST CUSTOM HOMES, LLC
PO Box 1274, Mandeville, LA 70470
WOODSTONE, LLC
1622 Gentilly Drive, Shreveport, LA 71105
HOME IMPROVEMENT REGISTRATION APPLICATIONS
(PENDING ALL REQUIREMENTS BEING MET)
COMPANY NAME
ALUMINUM BUILDING PRODUCTS, LLC
53616 Silver Maple Lane, Bogalusa, LA 70427
BRUER, HENRY
2212 Giuffrias Avenue, Metairie, LA 70001-6642
CASTAIN, GREGORY
805 N Market Street, Opelousas, LA 70570
CARTER, WYATT
853 Lee Street, Minden, LA 71055
CHAMPION CONSTRUCTION GROUP, LLC
170 Turnberry Drive, New Orleans, LA 70128
CLEMENT, DAVID
2212 McCloud St, Westlake, LA 70669
DL WALKER COMMERCIAL RENOVATIONS, INC.
6109 Sun Ray Drive, Denton, TX 76208
GOODSON, JIMMY R.
425 E Verna St, Gonzales, LA 70737
FLOOR MASTERS OF NEW ORLEANS, INC.
611 Seguin, New Orleans, LA 70114
HC FRAMING CONTRACTORS AND REMODELING, LLC
20344 Tuscany Court, Livingston, LA 70754
HILL REMODELING, INC.
PO Box 72607, Bossier City, LA 71172