CALL TO ORDER

The meeting of the State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors was called to order by Board President Michael Angeline at 9:00 a.m. at 124 Halsey Street, 3rd Floor Union Conference Room, Newark, New Jersey. All parties were duly notified of the time, date and place, with all pertinent material being provided.

SUNSHINE LAW ANNOUNCEMENT

Board President Angeline read the statement required by Chapter 231, Laws of 1975 known as the Open Public Meetings Act, and announced that notice of this meeting was prepared in the office of the Board and mailed to the Secretary of State, the Newark Star Ledger, Trenton Times, the Camden Courier Post, Bergen Record, and the Atlantic City Press.

Present: James Valenti Lawrence Koo
Edward Vernick Robert Marshall
James Cleary Michael Angeline
Richard Frantz Perry Schwartz
Barry Jones

Absent: James Purcell

Others: Arthur Russo, Executive Director, Michelle Albertson, Deputy Attorney General, Joseph Grabowy, Assistant to the Executive Director, staff members Martha Richardson and Yolanda Winston, and three members of the public.

REVIEW OF MINUTES

March 6, 2008

The Board, on a motion by BM Jones, second by BM Marshall, voted to approve the minutes as amended.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Legislation/Regulations

BM Vernick discussed the CLA bill and indicated that there appears to be support for the functions of the committee to be transferred to this Board.

Joint Committee

VP Valenti reported that the Joint Committee meeting was cancelled due to lack of quorum.

Licensure Promotion

Since the Dean of Engineering at Rutgers University will change, the Board will wait until after June 2008 to schedule a visit.

Petition for Rulemaking Committee

This committee is scheduled to meet on April 11, 2008.

Continuing Education

On a motion by BM Cleary, second by BM Jones, the Board voted to approve the following continuing education courses:

Lorman Business Center, Inc. Zoning, Subdivision and Land Development Law 7

NJSPLS Lyme Disease 1

NJSPLS Technologies for the PLS 1

NJsPLS Safety for the PLS 1

NJSPLS Internet Resources for the PLS 1

NJSPLS NJ Assoc. for Flood Plain Mgmt. 1

NSPLS 3D Laser Scanning 1

Ocean County Voc. Tech. Introduction to Geospatial Technology 7

NJSPLS Surveyor's Role in US Army Corps of Engineers 1

Geographic Information Systems Positioning Techniques for Offshore Engineering Surveys 8

Geographic Information Systems Positioning Techniques for Offshore Engineering Surveys 8

Geographic Information Systems Using Differentials/GPS Positioning for Elevation Determination 8

Lorman Business Center, Inc. The Development Approval Process 3.5

Emilcott Training Institute 10 Hour Health and Safety in Construction OSHA Outreach Training 10

Lecia Geosystems Inc. Practical RTK Basic Course 16

REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

General Report

ED Russo discussed the NJ State Specifics Exam and the Board, on a motion by BM Jones , second by BM Cleary, voted to accept the exam as amended. Additionally, BM Jones was appointed to review the questions and the current examination process in order to make recommendations on whether changes should be made.

ED Russo reported that BM Purcell will be attending the National Council of Examinations for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) 87th Annual Meeting on August 13-16, 2008 in Minneapolis, MN., as a funded delegate.

ED Russo informed the Board that Jerry Carter, Executive Director of NCEES, together with Eva Adan, Center Director of CPEES, would like to appear before the Board to discuss the Board’s determination to remove CPEES from its approved list of evaluators. The Board noted that Ms. Adan was requested on several occasions to appear and discuss its concerns with the content of the evaluation reports; but Ms. Adan was unavailable.

ED Russo informed the Board that the principles & practices examinations will be conducted on Friday, April 11, 2008, and the fundamentals examinations will be conducted on Saturday, April 12, 2008. He will provide a status report of the events of the examinations at it next scheduled meeting.

INCOMING CORRESPONDENCE

James H. Waltz
Re: 13:40-5.1, Land Surveyors; preparation of land surveys (d)1 and (d)3.
January 16, 2008

Mr. Waltz requested clarification regarding boundary markers that are not actual corners of the survey and those markers that are corner markers.

On a motion by BM Frantz, second by BM Cleary the Board voted there was insufficient information to make a determination. Mr. Waltz may file a complaint and provide all documentation related to this matter.

Dan Fowler, PE
Re: Should audio visual rigging systems be designed and stamped by a PE? Should the company be required to obtain a COA to provide design services?
March 10, 2008

Mr. Fowler requested clarification regarding audio visual rigging systems and design services.

On a motion by BM Schwartz, second by BM Vernick the Board voted there was insufficient information to make a determination. Mr. Fowler may file a complaint and provide all documentation related to this matter.

Lynne A. Dunn, Atty
Re: Telecommunications Industry Exemption Pursuant to N.J.S.A.45:8-43
March 3, 2008

Ms. Dunn requests an updated letter reconfirming the Board position regarding the telecommunication exemption.

On a motion by BM Vernick, second by BM Cleary, the Board voted to re-affirm its original position, with the clarification that its original determination related only to those entities and/or engineers who can properly invoke the telecommunications exemption in accordance with the statute. BM Schwartz was recused.

Robert Jeffers
Re: Engineers preparing applications for 3 Season Rooms.
February 4, 2008

Mr. Jeffers requested the Board’s opinion regarding whether engineers can prepare an application for a 3 season room.

On a motion by BM Vernick, second by BM Cleary the Board voted to send a copy of the Advisory Notice dated October 15, 2007 from the Joint Committee regarding this matter to Mr. Jeffers.

George T. Lucas, II, PLS & P
Re: Response to Board’s letter of January 24, 2008
March 4, 2008

The Board reviewed a letter from Mr. Lucas regarding a list of licensed professionals who wish to be considered as an expert witness.

After discussion on this matter, on a motion by VP Valenti, second by BM Vernick, the Board voted to advise Mr. Lucas that an interested person must go through a qualification process and any details will be worked out on a case-by-case basis.

OUTGOING CORRESPONDENCE

Honorable Laura Sanders
Re: Petition for Rulemaking - Request for Public Hearing
March 10, 2008

This correspondence was noted for the record.

REINSTATEMENT APPLICATIONS:

David L. Peden

The Board, on a motion by VP Valenti, second by BM Schwartz, voted to approve Mr. Peden’s application for reinstatement.

Stephen C. Hoffman

The Board, on a motion by BM Valenti, second by BM Schwartz, voted to approve Mr. Hoffman’s application for reinstatement.

Charles H. Kincaid

The Board, on a motion by BM Schwartz, second by BM Vernick, voted to request that Mr. Kincaid provide additional information with regard to his engineering experience in order to demonstrate proficiency.

Wayne R. Huntsinger

After reviewing this matter, the Board, on a motion by BM Vernick, second by BM Marshall, voted to request that Mr. Huntsinger appear before the Board to provide more information in connection with his engineering experience in order to demonstrate proficiency.

Richard A. Read

The Board, on a motion by BM Schwartz, second by BM Vernick, voted to request that Mr. Read provide additional information with regard to his engineering experience in order to demonstrate proficiency.

REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS

The Board, on a motion by BM Marshall, second by BM Vernick, voted unanimously to tale the following actions:

NAME APPLICATION # PE/EIT DECISION

J. HOUSER 1297822 PE\EXAM TAKE P
R.KIRCHER 1297356 PE\EXAM TAKE P
M. GIMIGLIANO 1298636 PE\EXAM TAKE F&P
SUN HONG 51071 COMITY GRANT
C. HEFFERNAN 1284935 COMITY GRANT
T. SMELTZ 1303367 COMITY GRANT
S. HEALEY 1297292 COMITY GRANT
J. TANTALLA 1297291 PE\EXAM TAKE F&P
S. DUNWOODY 1296900 PE\EXAM TAKE P
M. MCDONALD 1296170 PE\EXAM TAKE P
T. MENDOLA 1297860 PE\EXAM TAKE P
T. HONG 1298645 PE\EXAM TAKE P
W.DASHIELL 1282787 COMITY GRANT
M.CAROLA 1289323 COMITY GRANT
S. KOZA 1287871 COMITY GRANT
F. COUSIN 1289763 COMITY GRANT
M.CAMANDER 1297306 PE\EXAM TAKE P
M. FULLER 1298383 PE\EXAM TAKE P
R. MILO 1296456 PE\EXAM TAKE F&P
D.GOTTFRIED 1214674 COMITY GRANT
N. BARILE 1297298 PE\EXAM TAKE P
Z. ALBANNA 1297316 PE\EXAM AIN
A. BIVIJI 903433 COMITY AIN
J.BUONOCORE 1297334 PE\EXAM AIN
G. SPIERS-BACHMAN 1263835 PE\EXAM AIN
S. CORREDOR 1284134 PE\EXAM AIN
A. CARAVAGLIA 1190295 PE\EXAM AIN
S. GITUNGO 1284099 PE\EXAM AIN
A. TUTAK 1295653 PE\EXAM AIN
T.SWITZER 1297850 PE\EXAM AIN
D.SENGUPTA 1297167 COMITY AIN
E. O'MALLEY 1019616 COMITY AIN
A. SHAH 1287900 COMITY AIN
Z. CHOWDRY 1119853 COMITY AIN
B. CUTLER 1304663 COMITY AIN
R. LOUIE 1303358 COMITY AIN
G.LI 1270240 COMITY AINB
V.SIBAL 1280456 COMITY AIN
J. ANDAZOLA 1197562 COMITY AIN
D. SCHWARTZ 1270379 COMITY AIN
N. RAPAGNANI 1294245 COMITY AIN
W.LENKER 1294252 COMITY AIN
P.BONDAR 1297807 PE\EXAM AIN
M.THOMAS 1297324 PE\EXAM I AIN
M.NUNZIO 1298307 PE\EXAM AIN
W. WANG 1258195 PE\EXAM AIN
A. FERREIRA 1297348 PE\EXAM AIN
K.GERBER 1295616 PE\EXAM AIN
P. STIEMKE 1297297 PE\EXAM AIN

A.I.N. = Additional Information Needed

CERTIFICATES OF AUTHORIZATION

On a motion by BM Frantz, second by BM Jones, the Board voted to approve the following Certificates of Authorization:

PROGRESSIVE ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION, INC.
3912 W. Humphrey Street
Tampa, FL 33614
Application # 1324357

RICKERT ENGINEERING, INC.
8813 Waltham Woods Road, Ste. 301
Parkville, MD 21234
Application #1324113

HEAPY ENGINEERING LLC
1400 West Dorothy Lane
Dayton, OH 45409
Application # 1324103

CB&I CONSTRUCTORS, INC.
2103 Research Forest Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Application # 1321707

CENTRAL JERSEY INSPECTIONS, INC.
6 West Doris Drive
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
Application # 1321695

CONVERGENT TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATES, LLC
111 Provincetown Court
Flemington, NJ 08822
Application # 1325568

NOMINATION OF OFFICERS

The Board, on a motion by BM Schwartz, second by BM Vernick, unanimously voted to close the nominations for President by nominating James K Valenti, P.E., Esq.

The Board, on a motion by BM Vernick, second by BM Schwartz, unanimously voted to close the nominations for Vice-President by nominating James Purcell, P.E.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS

The Board, on a motion by BM Schwartz, second by BM Vernick, unanimously voted to accept the nominations of James K. Valenti as President and James Purcell as Vice-President.

The Board, on a motion by BM Schwartz, second by BM Vernick, unanimously voted to accept Robert Marshall as Secretary.

The newly elected officers will assume their responsibilities commencing May 1, 2008.

INFORMATIONAL/DISCUSSION ITEMS

Those Amazing Engineers
Sponsored by the Construction Industry Advancement Program of New Jersey

After review of this correspondence the Board will send a letter to Construction Industry Advancement Program of New Jersey to thank them for the information.

RETURN TO PUBLIC

On a motion contained within the Executive Session minutes, the Board re-entered into Public Session to adjourn.

ADJOURNMENT

On motion by BM Frantz, second by BM Vernick, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 2:00pm.

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