I CALL TO ORDER

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Board was called to order at 9:30 am in the Union Conference Room on the third (3rd) floor at 124 Halsey Street, Newark, New Jersey

OTHERS PRESENT: B. Michelle Albertson, Deputy Attorney General; James S. Hsu, Executive Director, Board of Architects; Margaret Hinkley, Secretary to Executive Director and staff member Joseph Abello of the Board of Architects.

II OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT

The statement required by Chapter 231, public laws of 1975, the "Open Public Meetings Act," was read and it was announced that notice of this meeting was prepared in the office of the Board of Architects and mailed to the Secretary of State, the Newark Star-Ledger, the Trenton Times, the Camden Courier-Post, the Record and the Atlantic City Press.

III APPROVAL OF MINUTES

January 24, 2008

ACTION: Mr. Horii motioned to approve the minutes as presented. Mr. DeMassi seconded the motion. It was unanimously approved.

IV ANNOUNCEMENTS

Executive Director Hsu announced the following:

—Update on the Interior Design Committee's progress concerning applications:
— Total number of applications reviewed by the Interior Design Committee is 657 {575 grandfather & 82 initial applications}
— Total number of Certified Interior Designers to date is 319 {295 grandfather & 24 initial applications}
— Total number of applications which have been approved but not yet certified is 57 {42 grandfather & 15 initial applications}
—Total number of applications still pending (waiting for information to be submitted by applicants) is 281 {238 grandfather & 43 initial applications}
—Total number of applications still incomplete to date is 81 {70 grandfather & 11 initial applications}
—Joshi Kishor is not here today due to a family wedding in India
—DAG Kay Ehrenkrantz will be here at 10:30am to discuss ITEM NO. 32709

Mr. Kniesler announced that he recently attended the NJ ASLA meeting. Approximately 600 individuals attended the meeting. He will be attending the CLARB Regional meeting. The Landscape Architect legislation issue was raised and it appears the bill will be re-introduced this coming legislative session.

Mr. DeMassi will be attending the NCARB Joint Region II & V on April 4, 5 and 6, 2008 in Omaha, Nebraska.

Mr. Zaccone announced that he received an email from Ken Schwartz from Virginia and who is running for chair of Region 2 and asking the New Jersey Board´s for support at the National meeting.

V OLD BUSINESS

No business was discussed

VI NEW BUSINESS

A Information

1 NCARB Fast Facts dated January 31, 2008 with information on various NCARB committees and surveys is attached for board´s information.

ACTION: Duly noted.

2 NCARB News Clips dated January 31, 2008 announcing NCARB´s Latest Monograph Sustainable Design II is attached for board´s information.

ACTION: Duly noted.

3 A3623 which establishes certificate of rehabilitation for certain persons with criminal records is attached for board´s information.

ACTION: Duly noted.

B Interior Design Examination and Evaluation Committee

January 9, 2008 minutes

ACTION: Mr. DeMassi motioned to approve the Interior Design Committee minutes as presented. Mr. Horii seconded the motion. It was unanimously approved.

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

Whitlock, Robert C.* Brininstool, David L.* DiGino, Marco*
Tornetta, Joseph M. Scherer, Jeffrey A.* Meyer, Thomas A.*
Pizzurro, Frank Jr.* Schroeder, William R.* Sherry, Thomas J.*
Grossfeld, Frederic H.* Hagen, Michael L.* Heyek, Kalem A.*
Cioppa, Robert L.* Louie, William C* von Klemperer, James A.*
Sirinakis, George* Goizueta, Miguel* Cawthorne, Victor A.*
Goldstein, Alan L.* Casey, Allen R.*

ACTION: Mr. DeMassi motioned to approve the above individuals for licensure by credentials. Mr. Horii seconded the motion. It was unanimously approved.

B. Applications for Examination

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

Susan Herman Charles Donohue William P. Douglas

ACTION: Mr. DeMassi motioned to approve the above individuals to take the ARE. Mr. Horii seconded the motion. It was unanimously approved.

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:

Jose Ortiz Kurt Vierheilig

ACTION: Mr. DeMassi motioned to approve the above individuals for licensure inasmuch as they have met all requirements for licensure. Mr. Horii seconded the motion. It was unanimously approved.

D Certificate/s of Authorization

1 BERGMAN ARCHITECTURAL ASSOCIATES, INC.
Architecture
1040 First Avenue #430
King of Prussia PA 19406

Responsible Architect: Joseph J. Istvan - License #AI010976

Summary: This application for a Certificate of Authorization to offer architectural services only is submitted by two New Jersey architects who own 66.66% of the shares in business with an unlicensed individual who owns 33.33% of the shares. This application appears to comply with statutory requirements.

ACTION: Mr. DeMassi motioned to issue a Certificate of Authorization to Bergman Architectural Associates, Inc. Mr. Horii seconded the motion. It was unanimously approved.

2 CHARLAN BROCK + ASSOCIATES, INC.
Architecture
2600 Maitland Center Pkwy #260
Maitland FL 32751

Responsible Architect: Charles Charlan - License #AI011418

Summary: This application for a Certificate of Authorization to offer architectural services only is submitted by two New Jersey architects who own 95% of the shares in business with an unlicensed individual who owns 5% of the shares. This application appears to comply with statutory requirements.

ACTION: Mr. DeMassi motioned to issue a Certificate of Authorization to Charlan Brock + Associates, Inc. Mr. Kniesler seconded the motion. It was unanimously approved.

3 HOLLING ARCHITECTURE, LLC
Architecture
1 Grove Lane
Green Pond NJ 07435

Responsible Architect: Keith Holling - License #AI013353

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

ACTION: Mr. DeMassi motioned to issue a Certificate of Authorization to Holling Architecture, LLC. Mr. Horii seconded the motion. It was unanimously approved.

4 MCAULIFFE + CARROLL ARCHITECTS, LLC.
Architecture
4 S. Union Street - 2nd Flr.
Lambertville NJ 08530

Responsible Architect: Richard Carroll - License #AI012553

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

ACTION: Mr. DeMassi motioned to issue a Certificate of Authorization to Mcauliffe + Carroll Architects, LLC. Mr. Kniesler seconded the motion. It was unanimously approved.

5 EGA GENERAL, INC. Architecture
12 Auburn Street
Newburyport MA 01950

Responsible Architect: Gerald Menke - License #AI017136

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

ACTION: Mr. DeMassi motioned to issue a Certificate of Authorization to EGA General, Inc. Mr. Kniesler seconded the motion. It was unanimously approved.

6 HORD COPLAN MACHT, INC.
Architecture
750 e. Pratt Street - Ste 1100
Baltimore MD 21202

Responsible Architect: Edward M. Hord - License #AI016705

Summary: This application for a Certificate of Authorization to offer architectural services only is submitted by eight New Jersey architects who own 67.66% of the shares in business with seven unlicensed individuals who own 32.33% of the shares. This application appears to comply with statutory requirements.

ACTION: Mr. DeMassi motioned to issue a Certificate of Authorization to Hord Coplan Macht, Inc. Mr. Kniesler seconded the motion. It was unanimously approved.

7 CAM ARCHITECTURAL GROUP, LLC
Architecture
155 Route 94
Blairtown NJ 07825

Responsible Architect: Charles A. Maillet - License #AI010914

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

ACTION: Mr. DeMassi motioned to issue a Certificate of Authorization to CAM Architectural Group, LLC. Mr. Horii seconded the motion. It was unanimously approved.

VIII PUBLIC COMMENTS

Seeing no one present from the public, Mr. Zaccone proceeded to the next item on the agenda.

IX EXECUTIVE SESSION

At 10am, Mr. DeMassi motioned to go into executive session for the purposes of reviewing the executive session minutes and disciplinary items on the agenda. Mr. Horii seconded the motion. It was unanimously approved.

X NEXT MEETINGS

February 28, 2008 Regular Meeting
Union Room - 3rd Floor

Investigative inquiry with complainant pertaining to ITEM Nos. 54059 & 54851 - 10am

March 13, 2008 Regular Meeting
Union Room - 3rd Floor

Investigative inquiry with respondent pertaining to ITEM No. 54059 - 10:30am - Confirmed Investigative inquiry with respondent pertaining to ITEM No. 54851 - 1pm - Confirmed

XI ADJOURNMENT

At 2pm, Mr. DeMassi motioned to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Horii seconded the motion. It was unanimously approved.

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