I CALL TO ORDER

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Committee was called to order at 10:05 am in the Union Conference Room on the third (3rd) floor at 124 Halsey Street, Newark, New Jersey.

OTHERS PRESENT: Michelle Albertson, Deputy Attorney General; James S. Hsu, Executive Director and Margaret Hinkley, Secretary to the Executive Director, 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

March 19, 2008

ACTION: Mr. Kniesler motioned to approve the minutes as presented. Mr. Picatagi seconded the motion. It passed unanimously.

IV ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mr. Kniesler advised the Committee that yesterday he received phone calls from two ASLA members who were meeting last night with other ASLA members with concerns that the pending legislation (A-2146) pertaining to the landscape architect committee would be abolished and possibly incorporated under the Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. The Committee discussed this matter further. Mr. Picatagi motioned to re-affirm its support for the legislation with amendments that Landscape Architects remain with the Board of Architects. Mr. Sardonia seconded the motion. It passed unanimously.

V OLD BUSINESS

No business was discussed

VI NEW BUSINESS

No business was discussed

VII APPLICATION REVIEW

A. New Jersey Test

The following individuals have completed their application for certification without examination and will be scheduled to take the New Jersey Test pending approval:

Domke, Brian C. Tobar, David I. Taylor, Kendra
Maddox, Fred A. Ritter, George A. Anderson, Kent
Hicks, Angela

ACTION: Mr. Kniesler motioned to approve the above individuals to take the New Jersey Test. Mr. Picatagi seconded the motion. It passed unanimously.

COMMITTEE REVIEWED:

Crell, Stuart

ACTION: Subsequent to reviewing Mr. Crell’s application, Mr. Kniesler motioned to approve Mr. Crell to take the New Jersey Test. Mr. Sardonia seconded the motion. It passed unanimously.

C Reinstatement

The following individuals submit reinstatement applications with the appropriate reinstatement fees and continuing education credits are submitted for approval.

1 Elizabeth Kim - AS00014200 - Exp. 5/2004 - 60 CE hrs required

Summary: Ms. Kim failed to renew her certification by May 31, 2004. She was sent a "failed to renew letter" in November 2004. Ms. Kim contacted the Board office and requested a reinstatement application. 4/16/08 Ms. Kim submits her reinstatement application and proof of her continuing education credits for the Committee’s review.

ACTION: Mr. Picatagi motioned to accept the CEs submitted and reinstate Ms. Kim’s certification. Mr. Kniesler seconded the motion. It passed unanimously.

2 Paul E. Lepard - AS00082500 - Exp. 5/2004 - 60 CE hrs required

Summary: Mr. Lepard failed to renew his certification by May 31, 2004. He was sent a "failed to renew letter" in November 2004. Mr. Lepard contacted the Board office and requested a reinstatement application. 4/16/08 Mr. Lepard submits his reinstatement application and proof of his continuing education credits for the Committee’s review.

ACTION: Mr. Picatagi motioned to accept the CEs submitted and reinstate Mr. Lepard’s certification. Mr. Kniesler seconded the motion. It passed unanimously.

VIII PUBLIC COMMENTS

Seeing no one from the public present, Ms. Young proceeded to the next item on the agenda.

IX CONTINUING EDUCATION:

A. The following courses have been submitted for the Committee to review and determine credit eligibility.

COURSE/SEMINAR HOURS

1 Woody Plant Conference*
6 hrs
July 18, 2008 – 9am to 4:15pm
Sponsor: Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania
*previously approved for 5 hrs

2 2006 Native Plants in the Landscape Conference
5 hrs for day 1
June 1 - 3, 2006
5 hrs for day 2
Sponsor: Millersville Univ.
2 hrs for day 3
*in 2005 previously approved for 6 hrs for day 1; 5 hrs for day 2; 2 hrs for day 3

3 2007 Native Plants in the Landscape Conference
4 hrs for day 1
June 7 - 9, 200
7 5 hrs for day 2
Sponsor: Millersville Univ..
2 hrs for day 3
*in 2005 previously approved for 6 hrs for day 1; 5 hrs for day 2; 2 hrs for day 3

ACTION: Mr. Picatagi motioned to approve the above courses for the continuing education hours noted. Also advise Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania that future sessions should be at least 50 minutes as per N.J.A.C. 13:27-8.11 Mr. Kniesler seconded the motion. It passed unanimously.

X EXECUTIVE SESSION

At 10:35 am, Mr. Picatagi motioned to go into executive session for the purposes of reviewing the minutes and disciplinary matters on the agenda. Mr. Kniesler seconded the motion. It passed unanimously.

XI NEXT MEETINGS

May 14, 2008 Regular Meeting
Union Room - 3rd Floor

June 18, 2008 Regular Meeting
Union Room - 3rd Floor

XII ADJOURNMENT

At 1pm, Mr. Picatagi motioned to adjourn the meeting inasmuch as all business was discussed. Mr. Kniesler seconded the motion. It passed unanimously.

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