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