STATE LICENSING BOARD FOR CONTRACTORS
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 2, 2011
The regular monthly meeting of the Residential Building Committee was called to order at 9:32 a.m. in the Conference Room of the Board’s office, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Members of the Committee present:
Lloyd “Chip” Badeaux, Vice Chairman
Dana Dugas
Karon “Kay” Gibson
William “Billy” Ward
Ilone “Toni” Wendel
Michael Penn
Mr. Victor “Vic” Weston was absent.
There being a quorum, the regular order of business was called.
Also attending the meeting were: Michael McDuff, Executive Director; Judy Dupuy, Board Administrator; Judge Darrell White, Retired, Hearing Officer; Stephanie Laborde, Board Attorney; and from the staff, Emma Payne, Bobbie Hughes, Lori Guthrie, and Brent Templet; Compliance Investigators, Mr. Carl Bourque, Mr. William Collins and Ms. Marianne Sullivan; and Keri Dupont, recording the Minutes.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. William “Billy” Ward, Jr.
Judge Darrell White gave the invocation and asked for a moment of silent prayer.
A Motion was made by Mr. Dugas and was seconded by Ms. Wendel to accept the Minutes of the October 5th, 2011 Residential Building Committee Meeting. The Motion passed.
Mr. McDuff informed the Board that there were special guests from the Department of Insurance’s Fraud Section.
NEW BUSINESS
INSURANCE HEARING(S):
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING GENERAL LIABILITY
Ms. Laborde read the allegations against the following companies and asked if a representative was present.
Advanced Construction and Remodeling LLC
Appiah & Emery Development, LLC
Bruhl Road Builders, LLC
Champion Home Improvement, LLC
Billy Ray Dew
Design Associates Construction & Dev. Inc
Dodd Construction, LLC
Everyman’s Construction, LLC
Robin Del Fletcher
G. Fulton Enterprises, LLC
GBT Builders, Inc.
Habitat for Humanity of Greater B. R., Inc.
Harris Construction of Louisiana, LLC
MW Henning, LLC
LNK Enterprises, LLC
Lab-A-Daux Thibodaux, LLC
Westley Lee Builders, Inc.
MBM Construction, LLC
M&M Builders, Inc.
Marquee Homes
McBride Builders, Inc.
McClarrin Construction Company, Inc.
Mendoza Construction, Inc.
PQ Construction, LLC
Quality Home Repair of La, LLC
Jayson Paul Ray
Shawn Robinson Construction, Inc.
SER Development, LLC
Tap Construction, Inc.
Thierry Construction Company, LLC
Tiger Construction Serv., of North LA, LLC
Wyeth Investments, Inc.
Ms. Emma Payne was called to the stand and informed the Committee that she wished to remove the following companies from the agenda:
Billy Ray Dew M&M Builders, Inc.
GBT Builders, Inc. McClarrin Construction Company, Inc.
Habitat for Humanity of Greater B.R., Inc. PQ Construction, LLC
Lab-A-Daux Thibodeaux, LLC Thierry Construction Ser., of North LA, LLC
MBM Construction, LLC
Advanced Construction and Remodeling, LLC
Ms. Laborde read the allegations against Advanced Construction and Remodeling and asked if a representative was present. No representative was present.
Ms. Emma Payne was called to the stand and stated that proof of General Liability had not been provided to the Board.
A Motion was made by Mr. Ward and was seconded by Ms. Wendel to suspend the license, issue a cease and desist order, and a fine of $500.00 plus court costs. The Motion passed.
Appiah & Emery Development, LLC
Ms. Laborde read the allegations against Appiah & Emery Development, LLC, and asked if a representative was present. No representative was present.
Ms. Emma Payne was called to the stand and stated that proof of General Liability Coverage had not been provided to the Board.
A Motion was made by Mr. Ward and was seconded by Ms. Wendel to suspend the license, issue a cease and desist order, and a fine of $500.00 plus court costs. The Motion passed
Bruhl Road Builders, LLC
Ms. Laborde read the allegations against Bruhl Road Builders, LLC, and asked if a representative was present. No representative was present.
Ms. Emma Payne was called to the stand and stated that proof of General Liability had not been provided to the Board.
A Motion was made by Mr. Ward and was seconded by Ms. Wendel to suspend the license, issue a cease and desist order, and a fine of $500.00 plus court costs. The Motion passed.
Champion Home Improvement
Mr. Dean Liljeberg appeared on behalf of Champion Home Improvement.
Ms. Emma Payne was called to the stand and stated that proof of General Liability Coverage had not been provided to the Board.
Mr. Liljeberg made a statement to the Committee
A Motion was made by Ms. Wendel and was seconded by Ms. Gibson to allow Champion Home Improvement 30 days to resolve the matter plus court costs. The Motion passed.
Design Associates Construction & Dev. Inc
Ms. Laborde read the allegations against Design Associates Construction & Dev. Inc., and asked if a representative was present. No representative was present.
Ms. Emma Payne was called to the stand and stated that proof of General Liability had not been provided to the Board.
A Motion was made by Mr. Ward and was seconded by Ms. Wendel to suspend the license, issue a cease and desist order, and a fine of $500.00 plus court costs. The Motion passed.
Dodd Construction, LLC
Ms. Laborde read the allegations against Dodd Construction, LLC, and asked if a representative was present. No representative was present.
Ms. Emma Payne was called to the stand and stated that proof of General Liability had not been provided to the Board.
A Motion was made by Mr. Ward and was seconded by Ms. Wendel to suspend the license, issue a cease and desist order, and a fine of $500.00 plus court costs. The Motion passed.
Everyman’s Construction, LLC
Ms. Laborde read the allegations against Everyman’s Construction, LLC, and asked if a representative was present. No representative was present.
Ms. Emma Payne was called to the stand and stated that proof of General Liability had not been provided to the Board.
A Motion was made by Mr. Ward and was seconded by Ms. Wendel to suspend the license, issue a cease and desist order, and a fine of $500.00 plus court costs. The Motion passed.
Robin Del Fletcher
Ms. Laborde read the allegations against Robin Del Fletcher, and asked if a representative was present. No representative was present.
Ms. Emma Payne was called to the stand and stated that proof of General Liability been provided to the Board.
A Motion was made by Mr. Ward and was seconded by Ms. Wendel to suspend the license, issue a cease and desist order, and a fine of $500.00 plus court costs. The Motion passed.
G. Fulton Enterprises, LLC
Ms. Laborde read the allegations against G. Fulton Enterprises, LLC, and asked if a representative was present. No representative was present.
Ms. Emma Payne was called to the stand and stated that proof of General Liability had not been provided to the Board.
A Motion was made by Mr. Ward and was seconded by Ms. Wendel to suspend the license, issue a cease and desist order, and a fine of $500.00 plus court costs. The Motion passed.
Harris Construction of Louisiana, LLC
Mr. Travis Harris appeared on behalf of Harris Construction of Louisiana, LLC.
Ms. Emma Payne was called to the stand and stated that proof of General Liability had not been provided to the Board.
Mr. Harris made a statement to the Committee.
A Motion was made by Ms. Gibson and was seconded by Ms. Wendel to allow Harris Construction of Louisiana, LLC 30 days to resolve the matter plus court costs. The Motion passed.
MW Henning, LLC
Ms. Laborde read the allegations against MW Henning, LLC, and asked if a representative was present. No representative was present.
Ms. Emma Payne was called to the stand and stated that proof of General Liability had not been provided to the Board.
A Motion was made by Mr. Ward and was seconded by Ms. Wendel to suspend the license, issue a cease and desist order, and a fine of $500.00 plus court costs. The Motion passed.
LNK Enterprises, LLC
Ms. Laborde read the allegations against LNK Enterprises, LLC, and asked if a representative was present. No representative was present.
Ms. Emma Payne was called to the stand and stated that proof of General Liability had not been provided to the Board.
A Motion was made by Mr. Ward and was seconded by Ms. Wendel to suspend the license, issue a cease and desist order, and a fine of $500.00 plus court costs. The Motion passed.
Westley Lee Builders, Inc.
Ms. Laborde read the allegations against Westley Lee Builders, Inc., and asked if a representative was present. No representative was present.
Ms. Emma Payne was called to the stand and stated that proof of General Liability had not been provided to the Board.
A Motion was made by Mr. Ward and was seconded by Ms. Wendel to suspend the license, issue a cease and desist order, and a fine of $500.00 plus court costs. The Motion passed.
Marquee Homes
Ms. Laborde read the allegations against Marquee Homes, and asked if a representative was present. No representative was present.
Ms. Emma Payne was called to the stand and stated that proof of General Liability had not been provided to the Board.
A Motion was made by Mr. Ward and was seconded by Ms. Wendel to suspend the license, issue a cease and desist order, and a fine of $500.00 plus court costs. The Motion passed.
McBride Builders, Inc.
Ms. Laborde read the allegations against McBride Builders, Inc., and asked if a representative was present. No representative was present.
Ms. Emma Payne was called to the stand and stated that proof of General Liability had not been provided to the Board.
A Motion was made by Mr. Ward and was seconded by Ms. Wendel to suspend the license, issue a cease and desist order, and a fine of $500.00 plus court costs. The Motion passed.
McClarrin Construction Company, Inc.
Ms. Laborde read the allegations against McClarrin Construction Company, Inc., and asked if a representative was present. No representative was present.
Ms. Emma Payne was called to the stand and stated that proof of General Liability had not been provided to the Board.
A Motion was made by Mr. Ward and was seconded by Ms. Wendel to suspend the license, issue a cease and desist order, and a fine of $500.00 plus court costs. The Motion passed.
Mendoza Construction, Inc.
Ms. Laborde read the allegations against Mendoza Construction, Inc., and asked if a representative was present. No representative was present.
Ms. Emma Payne was called to the stand and stated that proof of General Liability had not been provided to the Board.
A Motion was made by Mr. Ward and was seconded by Ms. Wendel to suspend the license, issue a cease and desist order, and a fine of $500.00 plus court costs. The Motion passed.
Quality Home Repair of La, LLC
Ms. Laborde read the allegations against Quality Home Repair of La., LLC, and asked if a representative was present. No representative was present.
Ms. Emma Payne was called to the stand and stated that proof of General Liability had not been provided to the Board.
A Motion was made by Mr. Ward and was seconded by Ms. Wendel to suspend the license, issue a cease and desist order, and a fine of $500.00 plus court costs. The Motion passed.
Jayson Paul Ray
Ms. Laborde read the allegations against Jason Paul Ray, and asked if a representative was present. No representative was present.
Ms. Emma Payne was called to the stand and stated that proof of General Liability had not been provided to the Board.
A Motion was made by Mr. Ward and was seconded by Ms. Wendel to suspend the license, issue a cease and desist order, and a fine of $500.00 plus court costs. The Motion passed.
Shawn Robinson Construction, Inc.
Ms. Laborde read the allegations against Shawn Robinson Construction, Inc., and asked if a representative was present. No representative was present.
Ms. Emma Payne was called to the stand and stated that proof of General Liability had not been provided to the Board.
A Motion was made by Mr. Ward and was seconded by Ms. Wendel to suspend the license, issue a cease and desist order, and a fine of $500.00 plus court costs. The Motion passed.
SER Development, LLC
Ms. Laborde read the allegations against SER Development, LLC, and asked if a representative was present. No representative was present.
Ms. Emma Payne was called to the stand and stated that proof of General Liability had not been provided to the Board.
A Motion was made by Mr. Ward and was seconded by Ms. Wendel to suspend the license, issue a cease and desist order, and a fine of $500.00 plus court costs. The Motion passed.
Tap Construction, Inc.
Ms. Laborde read the allegations against Tap Construction Inc., and asked if a representative was present. No representative was present.
Ms. Emma Payne was called to the stand and stated that proof of General Liability had not been provided to the Board.
A Motion was made by Mr. Ward and was seconded by Ms. Wendel to suspend the license, issue a cease and desist order, and a fine of $500.00 plus court costs. The Motion passed.
Tiger Construction Serv., of North LA, LLC
Ms. Laborde read the allegations against Tiger Construction Serv., of North LA, LLC, and asked if a representative was present. No representative was present.
Ms. Emma Payne was called to the stand and stated that proof of General Liability had not been provided to the Board.
A Motion was made by Mr. Ward and was seconded by Ms. Wendel to suspend the license, issue a cease and desist order, and a fine of $500.00 plus court costs. The Motion passed.
Wyeth Investments, Inc
Ms. Laborde read the allegations against Wyeth Investments, Inc., and asked if a representative was present. No representative was present.
Ms. Emma Payne was called to the stand and stated that proof of General Liability had not been provided to the Board.
A Motion was made by Mr. Ward and was seconded by Ms. Wendel to suspend the license, issue a cease and desist order, and a fine of $500.00 plus court costs. The Motion passed.
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING WORKER’S COMPENSATION
Ms. Laborde read the allegations against the following companies and asked if a representative was present