I CALL TO ORDER

II OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT

III APPROVAL OF MINUTES

July 24, 2008

IV ANNOUNCEMENTS

Investigative inquiry with the respondent pertaining to ITEM No. 56126 - 1pm

V OLD BUSINESS

A Board president to appoint board members to the various sub-committees as follows:

Joint Committee
Legislation Review Committee
Regulation Review Committee
Application Review (consisting of applications for examination, reciprocal licensing and home inspector license)
Certificate of Authorization applications

B Correspondence

Copy of a letter dated March 17, 2008 from Jason Lusardi, Architect, requesting a clarification of the delineation of responsibility of the licensed architect is attached for review and discussion. On May 6, 2008, the Joint Committee reviewed a copy of an April 28th memo from Arthur Russo, Executive Director, Board of Professional Engineers & Land Surveyors with the Board’s opinion to Mr. Lusardi’s correspondence. On May 6th, after some discussion, the Joint Committee of Architects & Engineers unanimously voted to forward this matter to the Board of Architects for discussion and bring this matter back to the Joint Committee. On May 8th, Mr. DeMassi motioned to send a letter to Mr. Lusardi requesting that he provide information as to the type of building is this project ; what services did he, as the architect, provide? What services did the professional engineer provide? Advise him of our next Architect and Joint Committee meeting dates Mr. Joshi seconded the motion. It passed unanimously. On June 12, subsequent to reviewing Mr. Lusardi’s response,

Mr. DeMassi motioned to advise the Joint Committee of Architects & Engineers that the Board of Architects determined his projects are architectural and the contract should be between the architect and the property owner. Mr. Horii seconded the motion. It passed unanimously. On July 10th, Robert Campanelli, Ethics Officer, and Larry DeMarzo, Deputy Director, Division of Consumer Affairs met with the Board of Architects for discussion of this matter. Mr. Campanelli informed the Board of the history behind the establishment of the Joint Committee of Architects & Engineers due to issues concerning both professions of Architects and Professional Engineers. A three-year discussion resulted in the creation of the Building Design Services Act (BDSA). Mr. Zaccone expressed his concern with the interpretive statement coming from the Division of Law and the wide ranging impact on the profession. There are concerns that architecture projects secured through a Professional Engineer and the Architect staying independent in the project. Mr. Campanelli stated that the Joint Committee was established to handle gray areas within the professions as a vehicle to discuss their concerns. The Joint Committee made a ruling concerning this matter and the decision can only be overturned in the Appellate Division.

9/11/08 Copy of the letter dated August 5, 2008 addressed to Jason Lusardi from DAG Albertson is attached for board information.

VI NEW BUSINESS

A Meeting schedule for 2009

January 8 & 22, 2009 July 9 & 23, 2009
February 12 & 26, 2009 No August Meeting
March 12 & 26, 2009 September 10 & 24, 2009
April 9 & 23, 2009 October 8 & 22, 2009
May 14 & 28, 2009 November 12, 2009
June 11, 2009 December 10, 2009

B Legislation

A-789 - An act concerning the expiration date of certain professional and occupational licenses and registrations for certain members of the Armed Forces of the United States, amending P.L. 1968, c.362 and supplementing P.L. 1978, c.73 (C.45:1-14et.seq.) is attached for Board information. 9/11/08 Governor Corzine signed this legislation on August 12, 2008.

C Information

1 Copy of an e-mail dated August 7, 2008 from NCARB regarding NCARB Grant for new courses integrating practice and education is attached for Board information.

2 Copy of NCARB's Fast Facts dated August 6, 2008 containing information on IDP Mentors; IDP Changes from the 2008 Annual Meeting; ARE 4.0 Launch; 2009 Annual Meeting information; and promotions of NCARB staff their new duties is attached for Board information.

3 Copy of NCARB’s Fast Facts dated August 28, 2008 containing information the Perception Analysis Focus Groups; Member Board Executives Workshop; Special Reciprocal Registration Requests and other items is attached for Board information.

4 Copy of an article that appeared in the August 19, 2008 edition of the Star Ledger regarding Jose Izquierdo, who admitted he made payments to the Union City Board of Zoning Adjustment member is attached for Board information.

VII REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS

A. Applications for Licensure by Credentials

The following individuals have applied for licensure by credentials, have met board requirements and are recommended for licensure:

* - NCARB Council Record Holder

1 - Barr, Victor L. Jr Del Vecchio, Melissa L. DiGennaro, Lawrence
2 - Russell, Angelo J. La Brake, Kimberly Ruiz, Alfredo A.
3 - Conte, Philip R. Lara, Robert J. Kunzig, David
4 - Verner, Stephen G. Beers, Collin L.
5 - Borgman, Michel J. Martilla, Steven

B. Applications for Examination

The following applicant/s applied for admission to the Architectural Registration Examination and are recommended by staff:

1 - Mona M Chuch 2 - Aris Damadian 3 - Laura m Falchek
4 - Jonathan C Fountain 5 - Bill Sze Wai Kwok 6 - Brian F. McGarry
7 - Selia Reviriego 8 - Mandy R. Sabin 9 - Michael S. Sas
10- Matthew S. Townes

C Licensure by Examination

The following applicant/s have completed all Divisions of the Architectural Registration Examination and are submitted to the Board for licensure:

Mariano Alemany James Cornell, Jr. Stephen Klim
James McAfee Aquarian Macklin

D Certificate/s of Authorization

1 ESTRUCTUREPOINT DESIGN INC.
Architecture+
7260 Shadeland Station - Ste 375
Indianopolis IN 46256

Responsible Architect: Daniel L. Weinheimer - License #AI017587

Summary: This application for a Certificate of Authorization to offer architectural and engineering services only is submitted by two New Jersey professionals who own 100% of the shares. This application appears to comply with statutory requirements.

VIII PUBLIC COMMENTS

IX EXECUTIVE SESSION

X NEXT MEETINGS

September 25, 2008 Regular Meeting
Union Room - 3rd Floor

Investigative inquiry with complainant pertaining to ITEM No. 57440 - 10:30am
Investigative inquiry with respondent pertaining to ITEM No. 57440 - 1pm

October 9, 2008 Regular Meeting
Union Room - 3rd Floor

XI ADJOURNMENT

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