Idaho State Board of Architectural Examiners
MINUTES OF February 20, 2004
The meeting was called to
order at 9:05 a.m. by Chair, Nicholas Latham.
Roll call: R. G. Nelson,
Stan Cole, Nels Reese, Paul Jensen, Nicholas Latham, and Alan Giltzow.
Bureau staff present: Rayola
Jacobsen, Roger Hales and Cherie Simpson.
Moved by Mr. Giltzow to
approve minutes of December 5, 2003 as submitted.
Seconded by Mr. Cole, carried.
Ms. Jacobsen presented
the legislative report. The pending
rules have not been rejected and are expected to be in force upon adjournment of
the legislature. She explained that
there is legislation that will bring another Board under the umbrella of the
Bureau. Ms. Jacobsen and Mr. Hales
explained the necessity for the legislation that would give the Bureau the
ability to obtain records necessary for use in investigations.
The Board was advised that the transition to the birthday
expiration/renewal of licenses is going very well and there have been no
concerns brought to the attention of the Bureau.
Ms. Jacobsen presented
the investigative report. Discussion
was held on the complaints still under investigation.
Moved by Mr. Jensen that the investigation from 2002 involving a
draftsman who has work stamped by an engineer be referred to the Board of
Professional Engineers. Seconded by
Mr. Cole with Mr. Giltzow voting nay. Mr.
Jensen moved that a letter be sent to the draftsman explaining the laws
governing architecture and cautioning him against violations of the law.
Seconded by Mr. Cole with Mr. Gilzow voting nay.
The Board would like summaries for the complaints that can be published
for the public. Mr. Nelson suggested that the complaint process and the
Boards role in the process be written out to assist new board members in
understanding the Administrative Procedures Act.
Send the investigative report to the Board when it is available.
Ms. Jacobsen presented
the financial report. The budget
looks as if it will carry through the fiscal year.
Ms. Jacobsen explained that she is holding back on travel to save money
and because her time is tight right now with the new board.
Discussion was held on the NCARB meeting to be held in June, 2004.
Ms. Jacobsen stated that she would consider attending NCARB as the costs
should be low and the information from this meeting would warrant the expense.
Discussion was held on the budget and the $3000.00 that is budgeted each
year for educational purposes. The
Board discussed a contribution to the University of Idaho for the Louie Kahn
film that is being sought by the University.
Moved by Mr. Giltzow that
the Board go into executive session to consider matters exempt from public
disclosure. Seconded by Mr. Cole,
carried.
Moved by Mr. Giltzow that
Board come out of executive session. Seconded
by Mr. Cole, carried.
Moved by Mr. Cole that
the Bureau should review and bring a proposal to the Board on the use of a
pro-reviewer for the investigative process.
Seconded by Mr. Giltzow, carried.
Moved by Mr. Cole that if
it is determined that University of Idaho needs additional funding for the Louie
Kahn film and the film can be distributed statewide for educational use open to
the public the Board would like to contribute up to $500.00.
Seconded by Mr. Jensen, carried.
Moved by Mr. Nelson that
the Board direct that a letter be sent to AR3403-WZ requesting submission of the
document for Board review regarding the project in Idaho referenced in the
letter submitted with his application. In
addition, the applicant must meet with the Board at the May meeting in person or
by telephone conference call. Seconded
by Mr. Cole, carried.
Discussion was held on
proposed legislation for 2005 session. 54-312
- emeritus status language - Mr. Hales will draft a proposal and bring it back
to the Board in May. The law will
provide the basis for rules. Seconded
by Mr. Giltzow, carried.
Mr. Hales gave a report
to the Board on the status of the complaints put together by Mr. Nelson.
It was reported that Mr. Hales has a meeting scheduled with Mr. Curtis of
the Board of Professional Engineers on February 26, 2004 to discuss the
complaints. The Board requested
that Mr. Hales relay the Boards desire to pursue joint meetings with the Board
of Professional Engineers.
Responsible control was
discussed in relation to 54-307.2 and 54-309.2.f.
Mr. Hales suggested clarifying expert consultation language.
Tabled until April meeting.
The next meeting of the
Board will be April 29th beginning at 8:00 a.m. at the U of I in
Moscow, Idaho.
Mr. Reese left the
meeting at 12:30 p.m.
Moved by Mr. Jensen to
adjourn for lunch. Seconded by Mr.
Cole, carried.
Meeting reconvened at
1:48 p.m.
The Board requested that
notices be sent to all licensed architects when the rules become effective and
regarding effective date for continuing education.
Conference call will be scheduled when the legislature adjourns to
discuss temporary rule.
Melinda Nothern was in
attendance to discuss the layout and material for the Boards Annual Report.
Various papers and colors were discussed. The Board presented the articles they had prepared for the
report. These will be forwarded to
Ms. Nothern for a layout draft. The
Board will review the draft at their meeting in April. Moved by Mr. Cole that Ms. Nothern be retained as the Boards
annual report coordinator. Seconded
by Mr. Giltzow, carried.
Mr. Nelson was presented
with a crystal vase in appreciation for his ten years of service to the Board of
Architectural Examiners.
Applications were
reviewed and wall certificates were signed.
Meeting adjourned at 3:15
p.m.
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