Regular Board Meeting
NM Gaming Control Building
4900 Alameda Blvd. NE
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87113
Friday, November 1, 2013 – 9:30 a.m.
AGENDA
1. CONVENE AND ROLL CALL-
George Radnovich, Vice Chairman of the New Mexico Landscape Architects Board called the meeting to order at 9:41 a.m. Roll call was taken; Rolston St. Hilaire (present), Enid Tidwell (present), William “Bill” Perkins (present), George Radnovich (present), Elizabeth Reardon (ABSENT at the time of roll call, but arrived at 10:12 a.m.)
A quorum was determined present.
OTHERS PRESENT: Board Administrator Amanda Lewis, Administrative Assistant Yvette Hetzer and Board Counsel Mary Smith.
2. Acknowledgment of any Guests Present – No guests/audience
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS PROPOSED
MOTION was made by Enid Tidwell to approve the agenda as written, SECONDED by Bill Perkins. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (July 19, 2013)
MOTION was made by Bill Perkins to approve the minutes as submitted, SECONDED by Enid Tidwell. MOTION APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY
(Rolston St. Hilaire abstained from voting as he was not present for the 7.19.2013 meeting)
5. OLD BUSINESS
A. Governor’s appointment of Board Members – Bill Perkins and Enid Tidwell advised they are both in good/active status as Board Members, George Radnovich advised that he is still working on his letter of interest to continue service, Elizabeth Reardon’s’ status is unknown, and Rolston St. Hilaire advised that he is not interested in continuing to serve as a Board Member. Board Counsel Mary Smith reviewed the process of assigning Board Members (through the Governor’s Office). George Radnovich suggested that having Rolston St. Hilaires’ successor (public member) from the southern region of the state would be ideal in order to keep equal geographical representation to the board.
B. Review on Complaint Process – Board Administrator provided a copy of rule 16.44.9.8 (complaint procedures) of the New Mexico Board of Landscape Architects rules, regulations and laws. An overview of the complaint process was given. Board Members expressed their concerns pertaining to phone calls from colleagues within the profession, who present issues that need “clarification”, which could also turn into a formal complaint.
Legal Counsel Mary Smith advised Board Members to refrain from engaging in discussion (at any level) pertaining to the issue at hand, and refer the inquiring party to the Board Administrator to ensure the proper process is being followed.
Legal Counsel Mary Smith read portions of the Supreme Court findings in case number ______
C. CLARB travel expenses – Because of the highly increased CLARB membership fee, travel was not discussed due to Board budget issues. Will follow up on at next board meeting.
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. CLARB Dues - On October 22, 2013, that Board was made aware (via email) that annual CLARB membership dues need to be paid in the amount of 7,760.00. This is a large increase from last year’s 5,010.00 fee. The Board Administrator advised an email had already been sent to CLARB requesting some clarification on this year’s dues. Board Members requested to be kept in the loop on the response from CLARB.
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Continuing Education Committee – Elizabeth Reardon has nothing to report
B. Joint Practice Committee -. George Radnovich advised JPC met on September 24, 2013. Some major topics of discussion were; advertising JPC agendas and information on a centralized media webpage, roofing design, and the State Use Act. JPC is scheduled to meet again on December 4, 2013. Elizabeth Reardon advised that she had not contacted Karl “Gil” Berry to confirm his interest as a LA representative for the JPC Meetings
C. CLARB Committee – Bill Perkins reiterated that our relationship with CLARB is fundamental. It was advised that CLARB is always promoting leadership from boards throughout the United States (which in essence could mean funded travel for a Board Member to attend a CLARB meeting).
D. Rules Committee - Bill Perkins and Enid Tidwell advised the rule committee will meet after the Board meeting. There is a need for clarification on “landscape architect” vs. “landscape design”. Section 61-24B-5 (exemptions) of the state statue needs to be reviewed. Discussion was had pertaining to the need for a “stamp/seal” from a licensed professional on all landscape architecture designs. Legal Counsel Mary Smith spoke about “incidental practice”.
7. EXECUTIVE SESION –
9. Board Administrator’s Report
A. Updated renewal report. – Board Administrator reports 157 (current) active licenses, and 44 licensees who failed to renew their license during the 2013 renewal period.
10. Next MEETING -
The next board meeting is tentatively scheduled for January 24, 2014 at 1:00 p.m.
11. Adjournment
Meeting Adjourned at 1:01 p.m.
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