I CALL TO ORDER

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Committee was called to order at 10:10 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

April 16, 2008

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

IV ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mr. Sadlon announced that the grading for the CLARB LARE will take place July 7 - 11, 2008 in Palm Springs, California.

V OLD BUSINESS

A Continuing Education Credits

On March 19th, the Committee reviewed information submitted by Douglas Cowan pertaining to a session presented by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society on Tree Tender Training offered at 5 different locations which was approved by the Pennsylvania Board for a total of 9 hours. The Committee determined that the sessions were too basic and no continuing education credits were awarded.

5/14/08 Mr. Cowan sent three e-mails containing additional information for the Committee to review. Due to the voluminous attachments, a sample of the additional information is attached for the Committee’s review.

ACTION: Upon review of the additional information submitted, the Committee unanimously re-affirmed its decision and award no continuing education credits for the Tree Tender Training presented through the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society.

B Reinstatements

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

1 Debra Kustka - AS000883

Summary: Ms. Kustka responded "no" to the continuing education question on the 2006/08 renewal form. A letter was sent out in August 2006 requesting she provide an explanation. On September 20, 2006, the Committee determined to reinstate her certification and send a letter advising that the Committee has accepted 18 hours (Playground seminar & carry over from previous period). The Committee has NOT accepted 3-D Traffic Simulation & NYMTC Executive Development Training inasmuch as both courses/seminars are not related to profession. Therefore, Ms. Kustka is 12 hours short and the Committee has granted her six months to provide proof of the remaining hours. On May 16, 2007, the committee reviewed a copy of an April 2, 2007 letter from Ms. Kustka along with certificates of completion totaling 10 hours of continuing education. Ms. Kustka also attached course description for New Mobility: The Next Generation of Sustainable Urban Transportation for committee to review to determine CE hours. Ms. Young motioned to deny credit for the courses titled "New Mobility: The Next Generation of Sustainable Urban Transportation" because its not related to the profession. Grant Ms. Kustka a 3-month extension to obtain the outstanding 2 continuing education credits to satisfy her reinstatement. Mr. Sadlon seconded the motion. It passed unanimously. On September 19, 2007, the Committee reviewed an agenda for a course titled, "The Art of Woody Plant Selection" for 5 ce credits submitted by Ms. Kustka completion of this course would satisfy her reinstatement application. Mr. Kniesler motioned to accept the course she submitted thus satisfying the reinstatement of her certification. Mr. Sardonia seconded the motion. It passed unanimously.

5/14/08 Ms. Kustka submits a letter advising that the previous course she requested approval for was canceled and she submits course information for committee review and approval of continuing education hours.

ACTION: Mr. Picatagi motioned to advise Ms. Kustka that two (2) hours of the NJ ASLA meeting will be applied to her reinstatement for the 2006/08 period; for the 2008/2010 renewal period she may use the remaining 13 CEs from the NJ ASLA meeting. Also advise that no continuing education credit was awarded to either the NYU Facilities Management Certificate Course or the NY Metro - APA. The committee did award continuing education credits for "Designing Outdoor Nature Classrooms for Children" for 6 hrs per day for a total of 12 hours. Mr. Sadlon seconded the motion. It passed unanimously.

VI NEW BUSINESS

A Information

Copy of an e-mail received from CLARB with information on the LARE; Council Records; member database survey; design competition; 2008 Licensure Summit; 2008 Annual Meeting is attached for the committee’s information.

ACTION: Duly noted.

B Legislation

A-2146 which revises the regulation of Landscape Architects

ACTION: The Committee members inquired if there was anything new to report on the pending legislation. DAG Albertson informed the Committee that she has heard nothing on the movement of the Bill. The legislature is currently reviewing budgetary issues.

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:

Stickley, James Chao, David Cummin, Peter J.
Alminana, Jose Hodgson, Jeffrey C.

ACTION: Mr. Sadlon motioned to approve the above individuals to be scheduled for the next available NJ Test. Mr. Picatagi seconded the motion. It passed unanimously.

B. Initial Certification by examination:

The following individual submits a completed application for certification for determination of their eligibility to sit for the Landscape Architect Registration Examination (LARE).

Kantorek, Christopher

ACTION: Mr. Picatagi motioned to approve Mr. Kantorek to take the LARE. Mr. Sadlon 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:

No business was discussed

X EXECUTIVE SESSION

At 10:35 am Mr. Sadlon motioned to go into Executive Session for the purposes of reviewing the minutes and disciplinary matters before the Committee. Mr. Picatagi seconded the motion. It passed unanimously.

XI NEXT MEETINGS

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

July 16, 2008 Regular Meeting
Union Room - 3rd Floor

XII ADJOURNMENT

At 12 noon Mr. Sadlon motioned to adjourn the meeting inasmuch as all items have been discussed. Mr. Picatagi seconded the motion. It passed unanimously.

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