Idaho State Board of Architectural Examiners
MINUTES OF April 29, 2004
ROLL CALL: Present - Nicholas Latham, Chair
D. Nels Reese
Paul Jensen
Stan Cole
R. G. Nelson
Alan Giltzow
ALSO PRESENT: Rayola Jacobsen, Bureau Chief
Cherie Simpson
VIA TELEPHONE: Budd Hetrick, Deputy Bureau Chief
Roger Hales, Administrative Attorney
The meeting was called to
order at 8:07 a.m. by Chair, Nicholas Latham.
Roll call: R. G. Nelson,
Stan Cole, Nels Reese, Paul Jensen, Nicholas Latham, and Alan Giltzow.
Shelly Servick-Frampton was present as incoming board member replacing
R.G. Nelson. Bureau staff present:
Rayola Jacobsen, Roger Hales and Cherie Simpson.
Ms. Jacobsen presented
copies of the rules that passed this last session.
The legislative report outlined the legislative process and stated that
the rules were not rejected by the legislature.
Mr. Jensen addressed
electronic practice and collaboration with unlicensed architects when working
with prototypical plans (i.e. McDonalds, etc).
Responsible control was discussed. Idaho
Codes 54-307(2) and 54-309(2)f. outline supervision or control. Mr. Giltzow will discuss responsible control with Peter
Rasmussen of NCARB for suggested enforcement with Idaho laws.
Mr. Nelson stated that
the IBC (International Building Code) defines “Design Professionals” as
Engineers and Architects. The
amendments were distributed to each member of the Board for review.
Mr. Latham stated that the Board would schedule a conference call in the
next two weeks to gain Board response.
Minutes of the February
20, 2004 meeting were reviewed. Moved
by Mr. Giltzow that minutes be approved as posted.
Seconded by Mr. Nelson, carried.
Ms. Jacobsen distributed
the Investigative Report. There
were three complaints received in FY 2002 with one open; six complaints received
in FY 2003 with four open; sixteen complaints received in FY 2004 with 15 still
open. Ms. Jacobsen explained the process that is being done that
will hopefully bring the complaints up to date.
Mr. Hales was present by
telephone at 9:30 a.m. to discuss legal issues in proposed laws and rules.
Proposed changes to Idaho Codes 54-302 and 54-309(2)c were discussed.
Discussion was held on 54-302 which would increase the experience
required for examination without an approved degree.
Mr. Hales will draft a couple proposals that will include the IDP after
completion of eight years of experience. The
proposals will be distributed to the Board for review.
Mr. Giltzow asked the Board to consider other issues that may come about
in regards to non-accredited degrees.
Discussion was held on
the grace period for CE - Moved by
Mr. Giltzow that the Bureau proceed with a temporary rule making continuing
education effective January 1, 2005 and that notification be sent to all
licensees. Seconded by Mr. Jensen,
carried with Mr. Reese being absent.
Discussion was held on
procedures if the Board or a member of the Board were to be sued for filing a
complaint. Mr. Hales will research what the procedure would be and what
the Boards limitations are. Mr.
Hales felt that there should be some type of immunity, but that he would need to
research ways and means.
Architect emeritus
language will be drafted and reviewed during the conference call when scheduled.
The IBC draft will be
forwarded to Mr. Hales so that he can review and determine whether the Board can
give their seal of approval.
Moved by Mr. Cole that
Board go into executive session to discuss matters not subject to public
disclosure. Seconded by Mr. Giltzow, carried.
Moved by Mr. Nelson that
Board come out of executive session. Seconded
by Mr. Giltzow, carried.
Moved by Mr. Giltzow that
license be issued to William Zmistowski with the Board reserving the right to
review his prior practice as set forth in his application for licensure.
Seconded by Mr. Nelson, carried.
Mr. Nelson explained to
Mr. Hales that he was in attendance at a meeting in north Idaho with members of
the engineering board and he was told that engineers designing buildings are
actually practicing architecture and complaints would need to be filed with the
Board of Architecture. Mr. Hales
will follow up with Dave Curtis, Executive Director of Idaho Board of
Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
The Board budget was
discussed. Ms. Jacobsen explained that the Governor’s office and then
JFAC committee must approve any increase in appropriations.
Break at 11:00 for 15
minutes.
Ms. Jacobsen presented
the financial report to the Board. Copies
were distributed to members of the Board.
Ms. Jacobsen reported that due to the Bureau gaining another Board the
costs for the Board should be reduced. Projected
costs were discussed regarding the NCARB meeting to be held June, 2004 in
Portland. Ms. Simpson will check
with the hotel about direct billing and send registration fees for those wishing
to attend. Mr. Latham explained to
Ms. Servick-Frampton the benefits of attending the NCARB and WCARB meetings.
Break for lunch until
1:00.
Discussion was resumed on
the budget. Moved by Mr. Nelson
that the Board ask the Bureau for a budget of $112,000 in the next fiscal year
with an additional $3000.00 to be used for continuing education and education to
be determined at a later date for a total of $115,000.
Seconded by Ms. Giltzow, carried.
Draft copies of the
annual report were distributed for review.
Mr. Latham recommended that the members of the Board take the articles
with them and mark up (edit, correct, or add) to be reviewed during upcoming
conference call.
Estimated cost for the
annual report was reviewed. Printing
for 1500 newsletters with six pages would run $419; 1500 annual reports with
eight pages would run $555. Moved
by Mr. Nelson to approve cost to date for annual report with a revision in Ms.
Nothern’s cost. Seconded by
Mr. Jensen, carried.
Election of Officers
Moved by Mr. Giltzow that
Stan Cole be Chair for the next year. Seconded
by Mr. Jensen, carried. Moved by
Mr. Cole that Mr. Giltzow be vice-chair for the next years.
Seconded by Mr. Jensen, carried.
Moved by Mr. Jensen that
Mr. Latham be the NCARB delegate for reimbursement to the NCARB meeting in
Portland. Seconded by Mr. Giltzow, carried.
Mr. Cole will attend the
meeting of the Board of Professional Engineers June 11th and 12th
in Boise.
Moved by Mr. Giltzow that the meeting adjourn at 2:35 p.m. Seconded by Mr. Jensen, carried.
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