Idaho State Board of Landscape Architects
Bureau of Occupational Licenses
1109 Main Street, Suite 220
Boise, Idaho 83702-5642
(208) 334-3233

Meeting Minutes of April 16, 2004

ROLL CALL:    Present -        Bill Dial, Chair

                                                Mary McGown

                                                Stan Griswold

ALSO PRESENT:                   Rayola Jacobsen, Bureau Chief

                                                Roger Hales, Administrative Attorney

                                                Cherie Simpson

The meeting was called to order by Bill Dial, Chair, at 1:06 p.m.  Roll call was taken.  

Minutes of the January 16, 2004 meeting were reviewed.  Moved by Mr. Griswold to approve the minutes as submitted.  Seconded by Ms. McGown, carried. 

Ms. Jacobsen presented the legislative report.  The proposed rules presented to the legislature were approved and are now effective. 

Ms. Jacobsen presented the financial report, which included a two-year variance report that helped to determine the monies expended for legislation last year. 

Ms. Jacobsen presented to Investigative report.  One complaint was closed per Board determination. 

Discussion was held on a letter to the McCall building department addressing the scope of practice for Landscape Architects.  Moved by Ms. McGown that Mr. Hales send a standard letter to McCall outlining education, and the training and experience required in the preparation and design of stormwater management.  Seconded by Mr. Griswold, carried. 

Discussion was held on a uniform seal to be used by licensed Landscape Architects.  Moved by Mr. Griswold to adopt the seal as graphically represented on the Web site.  Seconded by Ms. McGown, carried.  Moved by Ms. McGown that the Bureau shall include a facsimile of the seal and specifications of 1 ¾ ‘’ in diameter with all renewal notices effective immediately.  Seconded by Mr. Griswold, carried. 

Discussion was held on rules for Landscape-Architect-in-Training.   The Board will look into changes that may be needed in the future if it is determined that there is a need for a fee and additional guidelines. 

Discussion was held on raising the cap for license fees.  It was determined that legislation would be considered for the 2006 session to raise the cap.  Moved by Ms. McGown that the Board pursue a rule change to increase license renewal fees and original license fees to $125.00.  Seconded by Mr. Griswold, carried. 

Mr. Griswold reported that he was approached by Mr. Block, a member of a legislative committee, regarding the usefulness of a publication similar to the “Green Book” from Washington state.  The book is “Guidelines for Building Departments and Design Professionals”.  For a similar publication in Idaho it would require a cooperative effort between the building departments and each Board of Design Professionals.  The Board determined they would be willing to work on this type of publication. 

Discussion was held on the fall CLARB meeting to be held in Salt Lake City, Utah.  Ms. McGown stated that this would be a good opportunity for the entire Board to attend the CLARB meeting because the travel costs would be minimal. 

Moved by Ms. McGown that meeting adjourn at 3:15 p.m.  Seconded by Mr. Griswold, carried. 

Last Modified - May 25, 2006