DE Council of Real Estate Appraisers
Meeting Minutes – March 20, 2007
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DIVISION OF PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
Members Present
Donald West, Professional Council Member, Chairperson, Presiding
Charles Witt, Professional Council Member, Vice-Chairperson
George Fantini, Professional Council Member
Richard Bauermeister, Public Council Member
Arthur Cahall, Public Council Member
Kevin Esslinger, Public Council Member
Division Staff/Deputy Attorney General
Abby Adams, Deputy Attorney General
Kay Warren, Deputy Director
Monique K. Hampton, Administrative Specialist II
Members Absent
Stephen Huston, Professional Council Member
Erik Painter, Public Council Member
Neal Scott, Professional Council Member
Call to Order
Mr. West called the meeting to order at 9:39 a.m.
Review and Approval of Minutes
The Council reviewed the minutes for the February 27, 2007 meeting. Mr. Bauermeister requested that amendments be made to the minutes. Mr. Bauermeister made a motion, seconded by Mr. Esslinger to approve the minutes for the February 27, 2007 meeting as amended. The motion was unanimously carried.
Unfinished Business
Discussion of Revisions to Rules & Regulations and Statute
Ms. Adams distributed a draft of the proposed changes to the Statute. She summarized the changes made since the last meeting. Changes were made to add a definition of “real estate appraiser”, and update the board composition. The Council recommended that changes be made to the language regarding board composition. Ms. Warren arrived at 9:50 a.m. She recommended changes be made to section 4003 and 4009 of the statute as it relates to licensed real property appraisers. Ms. Adams agreed to update the proposed changes and report back at the next meeting.
Discussion on Strategic Planning
The Council decided to table this item until the April 17, 2007 meeting.
Review of Tabled Application(s)
The Council reviewed the application for Mr. John Ulrich. At the February 27, 2007 meeting, the application was tabled because the letter of good standing from Maryland did not show that Mr. Ulrich was licensed in Maryland using requirements that were not substantially equivalent to Delaware’s requirements. Ms. Adams reviewed the statute to see if the Council could approve Mr. Ulrich. She reported that he could be approved based on the number of years he had been licensed in Maryland. Mr. West made a motion, seconded by Mr. Witt to approve the application for licensure by reciprocity for John M. Ulrich. The motion was unanimously carried.
The Council reviewed the request for exemption from Timothy Layton. At the February 27, 2007 meeting, the application was tabled to request Mr. Layton to have his supervisor provide a list of properties that he directly supervised with Mr. Layton and a letter stating that he accompanied Mr. Layton. Although the supervisor did submit a letter that he directly supervised Mr. Layton and listed some properties, the hours did not add up to the 250 hours required for exemption. In addition, the supervisor did not indicate that he accompanied Mr. Layton. Therefore, the Council tabled the application again to request the applicant to submit the required information.
Status of Complaints
Ms. Adams advised that Mr. Hanley recommended that complaint No. 19-06-06 be closed. Mr. Witt objected to Mr. Hanley’s decision to close the complaint.
Ms. Adams reported that complaint No. 19-04-04 will remain closed.
New Business
Review of Reciprocity/Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser Applications:
The Council reviewed the applications for:
Manuel F. Mesa
David Kaytes
Daniel Stiteler
Mr. Bauermeister made a motion, seconded by Mr. Fantini to approve the above applicants as Certified Residential Real Property Appraisers by Reciprocity. The motion was unanimously carried.
The Council reviewed the application for Brett Freeman. Mr. Bauermeister made a motion, seconded by Mr. Fantini to approve Mr. Freeman as a Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser by Reciprocity, contingent upon receipt of an official copy of a Letter of Good Standing from New Jersey. The motion was unanimously carried.
The Council reviewed the application for Christopher Logan. Mr. Witt made a motion, seconded by Mr. Cahall to propose to deny Mr. Logan based on 24 Del. C §4008(a)(2) as a result of administrative penalties that Mr. Logan received from the State of New Jersey. The motion was unanimously carried.
Ms. Adams requested that Ms. Hampton update the application for each license type so that the language regarding disciplines is consistent. Ms. Hampton agreed to make the requested changes.
Review of Reciprocity/Licensed Real Property Appraiser Applications:
The Council reviewed the applications for Shannon R. Stagg and Anita Gray. Mr. Bauermeister made a motion, seconded by Mr. Fantini to approve Shannon R. Stagg and Anita Gray as Licensed Real Property Appraisers by Reciprocity. The motion was unanimously carried.
Review of Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser Application:
The Council reviewed the application for Rita Wells to sit for the Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser exam. Mr. Witt made a motion, seconded by Mr. Esslinger to approve Rita Wells to sit for the Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser examination. The motion was unanimously carried.
Review of Licensed Real Property Appraiser Application:
The Council reviewed the application for Frank Kromka to sit for the Licensed Real Property Appraiser exam. Mr. Witt made a motion, seconded by Mr. Esslinger to approve Mr. Kromka to sit for the Licensed Real Property Appraiser exam. The motion was unanimously carried.
Review of Appraiser Trainee Applications
The Council reviewed applications for:
Robert Paolino– Sponsor: Kathleen Monteleone
Vernon Tweed – Sponsor: Brad Levering
Chris Mieczkowski – Sponsor: Douglas Nickel
Mr. Fantini made a motion, seconded by Mr. Cahall to approve the above applications for licensure as Appraiser Trainees. The motion was unanimously carried.
Mr. Witt made a motion, seconded by Mr. Huston to approve Ryan S. Zuck as an Appraiser Trainee. The motion was unanimously carried.
Review of Temporary Permit Applications (for discussion only)
The Council reviewed the temporary practice permit that was issued to:
Richard Olsen – Property Identification – 1150 Coastal Hwy, Bethany, DE
Mr. West made a motion, seconded by Mr. Cahall to accept the issuance of a Temporary Practice Permit for Mr. Olsen. The motion was unanimously carried.
Review of Temporary Permit Applications (for review by the Council)
Mr. Council reviewed the following temporary practice permits that have not been issued:
Jules Marling – Property Identification – 630 Churchman’s Rd, Newark, DE
John R. Hildebrand – Property Identification – N.W. Corner of Rt. 24 & US Rt. 113, Millsboro, DE.
Mr. Witt made a motion, seconded by Mr. Cahall to propose to deny Jules Marling for licensure for a Temporary Practice Permit based on 24 Del. C §4008(a)(2) as a result of a discipline Mr. Marling received from the State of Illinois. The motion was unanimously carried.
The Council decided to table the application for John R. Hildebrand to request a copy of criminal background history from his state’s Bureau of Investigations. Mr. Hildebrand had a criminal violation and the Council wanted to make sure there was no other history.
Review of Application for Exemption Pursuant to Rule and Regulation 4.2.3
The Council reviewed the application for exemption for:
Honor Smith – Sponsor – John Mullens
Mr. Witt made a motion, seconded by Mr. Fantini to approve Honor Smith for exemption pursuant to Rule and Regulation 4.2.3. The motion was unanimously carried.
Mr. West requested that a form be made which requires a supervisor to list 50 properties where the supervisor accompanied the trainee. Ms. Adams suggested that the form also have a place for the supervisor and trainee to sign and notarize. Ms. Hampton agreed to draft a form and submit it to the Council at the next meeting.
Review of Continuing Education Activities
Mr. Huston made a motion, seconded by Mr. Cahall to approve the following continuing education courses:
Alpha College of Real Estate
REO/Foreclosure Property Appraisal – 7.0 CE hrs
The American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers, Inc.
Timber & Timberland Valuation – April 24, 2007 – 8.0 CE hrs
Appraisal Institute
75th Anniversary Conference Seminars – July 15 – 17, 2007
A Professional’s Guide for Conservation Easement Appraisals – 4.0 CE hrs
Real Estate Investing & Development: A Valuation Perspective – 7.0 CE hrs
The Client Perspective on the Appraisal Profession – 4.0 CE hrs
Rates & Ratios: Making Sense of GIMs, OARs, and DCF – 7.0 CE hrs
The Real Estate Economy: What’s in Store for 2008 – 4.0 CE hrs
Making Sense of the Changing Landscape of Valuation: Cool Tools – Cool Trends – 4.0 CE hrs
Licensee: Brenda Riley
Course Provider: International Right of Way Association (IRWA)
Course: Principles of Land Acquisition – 32.0 CE hrs
The motion was unanimously carried.
Discussion on Annual Conference in September
Ms. Hampton agreed to make reservations at Polytech High School for the 3rd Tuesday in September. Mr. Witt recommended that Tom Pirritano be the guest speaker of the seminar. Mr. Witt agreed to contact Mr. Pirritano to go over the details.
Discussion of Broker's Opinion of Value
The Council decided not to discuss this item as it could added as an agenda item under Strategic Planning. No action was taken.
Discussion on New Examination Guidelines by AQB
Ms. Hampton advised that she received an email from the testing service requesting confirmation that the Council has accepted the new AQB examination guidelines. Ms. Adams advised that she would contact the testing service to discuss the email.
Other Business before the Council (for discussion only)
There was no other business before the Council.
Public Comment
There was no public comment.
Next Meeting
The next meeting was scheduled for April 17, 2007 at 9:30 a.m.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Mr. West made a motion, seconded by Mr. Cahall to adjourn. The motion was unanimously carried. The meeting adjourned at 11:40 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Monique K. Hampton
Administrative Specialist II