MINUTES
BOARD FOR PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYORS
DATE: January 6, 2010
TIME: 9:30 A.M.
PLACE: 500 N. Calvert Street
Room 308
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
PRESENT: Donald Ocker, Vice-Chairman
Joan Dunne
John Mettee
Thomas Orisich
ABSENT: Daniel Lavelle
OTHERS
PRESENT: Jay Hutchins, Executive Director
Pamela J. Edwards, Assistant Executive Director
Harry Loleas, Deputy Commissioner
Milena Trust, Assistant Attorney General
Deborah L. Evans, Administrative Secretary
Shannon Davis, Outreach Coordinator
Tim Quinn, Maryland Society of Surveyors
CALL TO ORDER
Donald Ocker, Vice-Chairman called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.
MINUTES
Motion (I) was made by Mr. Mettee, seconded by Mr. Orisich and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of the December 2, 2009 meeting as written.
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COMPLAINTS
#08-LS-06 – continued
#09-LS-06 – closed – complaint withdrew
#09-LS-08 – closed – has been settled
#10-LS-01 - continued
#10-LS-03 – closed contractual
#10-LS-04 – closed – resolved
#10-LS-05 – continued
#10-LS-06 – continued
#10-LS-08 – closed – resolved
#10-LS-09 – continued
#10-LS-10 – continued
#10-LS-11 – closed resolved
#10-LS-12 – send to investigator
#10-LS-13 – cease & desist letter to be sent & refer to Professional Engineers
Board
The Board would like to say thanks to Pamela Edwards and Jeff Tuer, Investigator for their help in resolving these complaints in a timely manner.
The Board also suggested that Shannon Davis, Outreach Coordinator write an article for the newsletter regarding the great job the new investigator is doing in resolving these complaints in a timely manner.
Motion (II) was made by Mr. Mettee, seconded by Ms. Dunne and unanimously carried to accept the committee’s report as submitted.
PASSING OF CHARLES MALOY, CHAIRMAN
The Board acknowledged with deep regret the passing of Charles Maloy, Chairman on December 20, 2009. A memorial service will be held on January 22, 2010 at the Stevens Hall in Towson. The family has asked in lieu of flowers a contribution be made to the Charles Maloy, Memorial Fund c/o Towson University.
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CORRESPONDENCE
The Board received an inquiry from Mr. Joseph Burdyck regarding his concern of property markers being removed by the surveyor if the surveyor is not paid. The Board asked Ms. Trust to write a response to him saying the Board’s functions relate to the issues surrounding the licensing of professional surveyors in the State of Maryland and ensuring the protection of Maryland citizens. Since the concern that he is raising relates more to the industry practice, it is not with the purview of the Board. He may want to address it with the Maryland Society of Surveyors.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion (III) was made by Mr. Mettee, seconded by Ms. Dunne to go into Executive Session at 10:30 a.m., 3rd Floor Conference Room, Baltimore, Maryland 21202. This meeting is permitted to be closed pursuant to State Government Article, §10-508. The purpose of this meeting was to consult with Counsel. Upon completion of the Session, the Board re-convened the public meeting at 11:00 a.m.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Ms. Trust informed the Board that the Chairman has to be appointed by the Governor. Vice-Chairman can be elected by the Board. A new Consumer member needs to be appointed. The Board can make recommendations to the Governor for a consumer member or for Chairman. This will be tabled until the next board meeting for discussion.
NEW BUSINESS
John Mettee stated that Mr. Husik of the Maryland Society of Surveyors has agreed to work with the Board to create an examination item bank. They must let Ms. Edwards know when they are going to meet so that she can advertise any meetings to be held.
The Northeast Zone meeting will be held in Tampa, Florida on April 8-10, 2010. It was noted the NCEES pays for one member and the Zone will pay for one. Tom Orisich and John Mettee will be attending this meeting.
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Tim Quinn, MSS, commented on several issues. He noted that the Board’s phone number on the new webpage is incorrect. Ms. Davis will put in a work order to have it corrected.
Mr. Quinn stated that he has been asked to inquire if a certain CPC course will satisfy the ethics requirement. The course is “The Law of Land Boundaries”. The Board agreed that the decision is up to the provider since the Board approves providers and not courses. The Board will not second guess the CPC provider.
APPLICATION FOR LAND SURVEYOR-IN-TRAINING
1. James P. Ensor – approved.
APPLICATION FOR PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR BY RECIPROCITY
1. James R. Freeland, Jr. – approved.
APPLICATION FOR CORPORATION
1. First Capital Engineering, Inc. – approved.
APPLICATION DENIALS
One Professional Land Surveyor application for examination was denied because it was incomplete.
Following a review of the above applications by a minimum of two board members, a motion (IV) for approval was made by Mr. Mettee, seconded by Mr. Orisich and unanimously carried.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, motion (V) was made by Mr. Orisich, seconded by Mr. Mettee and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 11:30 a.m.
______With Corrections
______Without Corrections
Signed by Donald Ocker, Vice –Chairman, February 3, 2010.