MINUTES FOR BOARD MEETING OF THE NEVADA STATE BOARD OF ARCHITECTURE, INTERIOR DESIGN AND RESIDENTIAL DESIGN

August 13, 2008

Board Conference Room, 2080 E. Flamingo Rd., Suite 120, Las Vegas, NV 89119

 

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Chairman George Garlock called the meeting to order at 8:40 a.m.

 

Roll Call:  Greg Erny, Judith Fermoile, George Garlock, Larry Henry, John Klai, JoAnn Oppenheimer Gore, Derrell Parker and Larry Tindall.  Bill Snyder was excused.

 

Also in attendance:  Gina Spaulding, Executive Director; Betty Ruark, Chief Investigator; Dianna Hegeduis, Legal Counsel; Monica Harrison and Stacey Hatfield, staff.

 

 

AGENDA ITEM 1                        Approval of consent agenda

 

Consent agenda included the following:

  1. Approval of agenda
  2. Approval of minutes:  June 4, 2008
  3. Secretary/Treasurer report
    1. Nevada architect, registered interior designer and residential designer licensing statistics
    2. Smith Barney quarterly statement; Bank of America and Community Bank monthly statements
  4. Ratification of reciprocal licenses (see attached list)
  5. Firm name approval requests
    1. Adlao Designs
    2. Andres Escobar & Associates
    3. Anthony Mrkic Architect, Inc.
    4. Benson & Bohl Architects, Inc.
    5. 529 ARCHITECTURE, Inc.
    6. AECP Architecture, Inc.
    7. Bella Vita Interiors
    8. Nelco Architecture and Engineering, P.C.
    9. Kinsey Design Group
  6. Firm Registration Approval Requests
    1. Danielian Associates, Inc.
    2. ESI Architectural & Engineering Services, Inc.
    3. KS Design, LLP
    4. Olson-Olson Architects, LLP
    5. TKG Studios, LLC
    6. HLW of Nevada, Inc.
    7. Parker Scaggiari
    8. HFAI Nevada LLC

 

Architects:  Registration by reciprocity

6211

Michael J. Castro

6225

Tamim El Haje

6243

Steven G. Bruemmer

6212

Jeffrey Gertler

6226

William K. Hastie

6244

William M. Carter

6213

Edward A. Grun

6227

Julie A. Margetich

6245

Steven F. DeRochi

6214

Jon D. Holzheimer

6228

Carl D. Roehling

6246

Michael J. Heidereich

6215

Mark S. Hugeback

6229

Robert P. Snow

6247

Kevin Kavanagh

6216

Roya Taheri

6230

Pamela P. Sprenger

6248

Jingan Liu

6217

Harris P. Pierson

6231

Richard T. Anderson

6249

Sandra R. McKee

6218

Ivan Rosa

6232

Steven J. Bitterman

6250

Bradford P. Stengel

6219

Paul J. Torp

6233

Paula M. Ellsworth

6251

Matthew G. Mooney

6220

Michael J. Wilson

6234

Arthur J. McDowell

6252

Mimi I. Chen

6221

Stephen A. Woolley

6235

Lawrence J. Milles

6253

Vadim Gaber

6222

Christos Dikeakos

6236

Trevin M. Schall

6254

Judy Moore

6223

Waldo A. Gross

6237

Thomas S. Waggoner

6255

Christopher S. Texter

6224

Dante J. Amato

 

 

 

 

 

Residential designers:  Registration by reciprocity

281-P

Matthew L. Mars

282-P

Gary M. Garcia

283-P

Gary A. McKelvey

 

Board members requested agenda items 1E-6, 1E-8 and 1F-8 be pulled from the consent agenda.

 

Motion:  Tindall moved to approve the consent agenda, items 1A through 1E-5, 1E-7 and 1E-9 though 1F-7.  Motion seconded by Fermoile.

Vote:  All in favor.  Motion passes.

 

 

AGENDA ITEM 1E-6                        Firm name approval request:  AECP Architecture, Inc.

 

Motion:  Parker moved to approve the firm name “AECP Architecture, Inc.  Motion seconded by Fermoile.

 

Henry asked if an architecture firm offering engineering services is required to have an engineer as a principal.  Spaulding said that is not a requirement because architects are exempt from NRS 625.  Similarly, an engineering firm can offer architectural services without an architect as principal because engineers are exempt from NRS 623.  However, architects cannot use the title “engineer,” and engineers cannot use the title “architect.”

 

Vote:  All in favor.  Motion passes.

 

 

AGENDA ITEM 1E-8                        Firm name approval request:  Nelco Architecture and Engineering, P.C.

 

Motion:  Henry moved to approve the firm name “Nelco Architecture and Engineering, P.C.  Motion seconded by Fermoile.

 

Henry said his question was answered under the previous item.

 

Vote:  All in favor.  Motion passes.

 

 

AGENDA ITEM 1F-8                        Firm registration approval request:  HFAI Nevada LLC

 

Motion:  Tindall moved to approve the firm registration “HFAI Nevada LLC.  Motion seconded by Oppenheimer Gore.

 

Board members expressed concern that HF stands for “Howard Field,” who is not a Nevada registrant.  They said it was misleading to the public.  Board members said they wanted to discuss the application with the registrant, Gerald Garapich, if he was available, or have staff further research the issue.

 

Vote:  Klai and Henry recused themselves.  All others opposed.  Motion fails.

 

Motion:  Erny moved to table the item.  Motion seconded by Parker.

Vote:  Klai and Henry recused themselves.  All others in favor.  Motion passes.

 

 

AGENDA ITEM 2A                        Deliberations/Action on applications for registration:  Architectural

 

Klai swore in the following individuals as architects:

 

1.  Joshua Chesnick......... ....................... 6242

2.  Stuart Feldman.......... ....................... 6238

3.  Kim Jensen. ....................... 6240

4.  Joleen Pesquira.......... ....................... 6239

5.  Alain Rivard ....................... 6241

 

Motion:  Erny moved to approve the registration of the above referenced individuals as architects.  Motion seconded by Tindall.

Vote:  All in favor.  Motion passes.

 

 

AGENDA ITEM 2B                        Deliberations/Action on applications for registration:  Registered interior design

 

Klai swore in the following individuals as registered interior designers:

 

1.  Karen Buttrum........... ....................... 154-ID

2.  Kimberly Hopkins........... ....................... 152-ID

3.  Teresa Golden............. ....................... 149-ID

4.  Vivian Doctora........... ....................... 151-ID

5.  Roxann O’Rourke-Sherrodd....................... 150-ID

6.  James Lowe ....................... 153-ID

 

Motion:  Parker moved to approve the registration of the above referenced individuals as registered interior designers.  Motion seconded by Erny.

Vote:  All in favor.  Motion passes.

 

Garlock asked if the new registrants had any comments about the registration process.  Some new architect registrants said that the process with NCARB was lengthy, especially in this “day and age.”  One new architect said his process was quick; he took the last exam in July and was now registered in August.  Board members said they were pleased to see such large group of people attending to support the new registrants.

 

 

AGENDA ITEM 2.5                        Discussion and possible decision regarding Kimberly Daoust’s application for

                        registered interior designer registration pursuant to NRS 623.192(1)(d)(3)

 

Spaulding stated that the committee asked Ms. Daoust to submit additional information after its first review.  Ms. Daoust complied and the committee is recommending the board approve her application. 

 

Ms. Daoust answered board member questions.  She said that it was challenging getting information from her school.  She said that referencing items back and forth was very time consuming. 

 

Motion:  Erny moved to approve Kimberly Daoust’s application for registered interior designer registration.  Motion seconded by Fermoile.

Vote:  All in favor.  Motion passes.

 

 


AGENDA ITEM 3                        Discussion and possible decision regarding setting up town hall meetings in Reno

                        and Las Vegas to discuss board-proposed bill draft requests for the 2009

                        Legislative Session

 

Spaulding said that the next board meeting, originally scheduled for October 15 in Reno, would now be in Las Vegas because of the possibility of formal disciplinary hearings.  She said it might also be a two-day meeting.  Board members said if a second day is added, it should be October 14.

 

Board members said the town hall meeting in Las Vegas should be scheduled for October 14.  The Reno town hall meeting will be scheduled for late-October, dependent upon northern board members’ schedules.

 

 

AGENDA ITEM 4                        Discussion and possible decision regarding Secretary of State and County Clerk

                        firm name questions

 

Spaulding reminded board members that during the last legislative session, the board amended the Secretary of State’s statute to require that the Secretary of State check with this board prior to allowing a firm to incorporate in the state if the firm name includes any derivative of the terms architecture, registered interior design or residential design.  She said that staff is seeing some firms using the term architecture, that are clearly not architecture firms, and are requesting a waiver from the board.  As an example, she showed the board a letter from “TFN Architectural Signage Inc.”  This firm is a sign contractor.

 

Board members said that this firm name was not a problem, as it was clearly not offering architectural services.  Board members said that the Spaulding should use her judgment in future cases and it was not necessary to bring such firm names to the board.

 

 

AGENDA ITEM 5                        Discussion and possible decision regarding amending NAC 623.840

 

Spaulding said this was discussed in 2004, but a resolution was never reached.  She said that staff does not have a clear interpretation of the phrases “contractually independent relationship” and “a registered interior designer shall not collaborate on a project with persons from more than two professional disciplines unless a registered architect coordinates the project.”

 

Garlock formed a committee to research where the problems are, how it is being interpreted and how things are happening in practice.  The committee includes Erny, Fermoile, Garlock and Parker.

 

Motion:  Parker moved form a committee to discuss the issue.  Motion seconded by Erny.

Vote:  Erny, Parker, Klai, Oppeheimer. Henry and Tindall opposed. Motion passes.

 

 

AGENDA ITEM 6A-6        Case No. 08-038N – In the matter of William Poss

 

Garlock called this item first, as requested by Lars Evensen, attorney for the respondent.

 

The respondent is alleged to have violated NRS 623.360(1)(a)(b)(c) by holding himself out as being qualified to practice architecture, and by engaging in the practice of architecture, for a multi-unit condominium project located in Stateline, Nevada, without having a certificate of registration issued by the board.

 

During the investigation of a related case it was discovered that the respondent had been involved in the 323 Residences project in Stateline, Nevada. Further investigation revealed that the respondent performed a site visit, met with the client, and agreed to provide services that fall under the practice of architecture.  Additionally, the respondent engaged in the practice of architecture by preparing preliminary plans and renderings without having a certificate of registration issued by the board.

 

The respondent was sent a Notice of Charges concerning this project and a letter of response was received.  The respondent's case was discussed with Chief Investigator Ruark and the decision was made to offer the respondent an opportunity to settle this issue informally rather than face a disciplinary hearing before the board.  A settlement agreement was negotiated incorporating a No Contest Clause, an Effect on Licensure Clause, an administrative penalty of $5,000 and investigative costs in the amount of $1,500.  Staff recommends approval of the settlement agreement.

 

Motion:  Klai moved to approve the settlement agreement.  Motion seconded by Tindall.

Vote:  All in favor.  Motion passes.

 

 

AGENDA ITEM 6A-1        Case No. 08-005R – In the matter of Phillip Warde

 

The respondent is alleged to have violated NRS 623.360(1)(a) by holding himself out as being qualified to practice architecture by visiting the pastor of a church in Boulder City, Nevada and discussing a new building project prior to receiving his certificate of registration.

 

Staff received a call from the Boulder City Building Official regarding a set of plans that had been submitted without a registrant’s seal.  Upon reviewing the plans it was discovered that the respondent’s title block was on the plans but he had not sealed them.  After speaking to the pastor of the church and the respondent, it was revealed that the respondent had visited the pastor, discussed the project and reviewed the plans prior to his obtaining his certificate of registration.  Additionally, the respondent had the church pay for his Nevada registration as part of his agreement with them to complete the project.

 

The respondent was sent a Notice of Charges concerning this project and a letter of response was received.  The respondent's case was discussed with Chief Investigator Ruark and the decision was made to offer the respondent an opportunity to settle this issue informally rather than face a disciplinary hearing before the board.  A settlement agreement was negotiated incorporating a No Contest Clause, restitution to be made directly to the church in the amount of $570, an administrative penalty of $1,000 and investigative costs in the amount of $1,800.  Staff recommends approval of the settlement agreement.

 

Motion:  Fermoile moved to approve the settlement agreement.  Motion seconded by Erny.

Vote:  All in favor.  Motion passes.

 

 

AGENDA ITEM 6A-2        Case No. 08-007N – In the matter of Henry Onochie

 

The respondent is alleged to have violated NRS 623.360(1)(a)(b) by holding himself out as being qualified to practice architecture by meeting with the church bishop, giving a presentation and drafting a contract to provide architectural services, without having a certificate of registration issued by the board.

 

Staff received an anonymous complaint that the respondent had been chosen to perform services that fall under the practice of architecture for the Greater New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church in Nevada.  Further investigation revealed that the respondent had visited the bishop and given a Power Point presentation of his qualifications.  The respondent subsequently drafted an agreement to provide architectural services, which he submitted to the church prior to obtaining his certificate of registration.         

 

The respondent was sent a Notice of Charges concerning this project and a letter of response was received.  The respondent's case was discussed with Chief Investigator Ruark and the decision was made to offer the respondent an opportunity to settle this issue informally rather than face a disciplinary hearing before the board.  A settlement agreement was negotiated incorporating a Guilt Clause, an administrative penalty of $3,000 and investigative costs in the amount of $2,000.  Staff recommends approval of the settlement agreement.

 

Board members discussed the need to send and educational letter to church groups.  Ruark said staff was already looking into how to obtain an electronic list of addresses.

 

Motion:  Tindall moved to approve the settlement agreement.  Motion seconded by Henry.

Vote:  All in favor.  Motion passes.

 

 

AGENDA ITEM 6A-3        Case No. 08-014R – In the matter of Dale Heinrich

 

The respondent is alleged to have violated NRS 623.185(2), NRS 623.270(1)(c)(f) and Rule of Conduct 5.5 by not applying the technical knowledge and skill ordinarily applied by architects of good standing, not taking responsibility for plans he prepared, and by making false and misleading statements to board staff.

 

During the investigation of a related complaint, staff discovered information showing that the respondent had completed plans for a home addition and a commercial project.  The respondent completed these plans for a general contractor, as an independent contractor, without sealing them or placing them on his title block.  Additionally, he made false and/or misleading statements to board staff about his employment status with the contactor.

 

The respondent was sent a Notice of Charges concerning this project and a letter of response was received.  The respondent's case was discussed with Chief Investigator Ruark and the decision was made to offer the respondent an opportunity to settle this issue informally rather than face a disciplinary hearing before the board.  A settlement agreement was negotiated incorporating a Guilt Clause, a requirement to complete and pass the Registration Quiz at 100 percent within 30 days of the board-approved settlement agreement, restitution directly to the homeowner in the amount of $1,000, and investigative costs in the amount of $2,000.  Staff recommends approval of the settlement agreement.

 

Motion:  Erny moved to approve the settlement agreement.  Motion seconded by Oppenheimer Gore. 

Vote:  Parker recused himself.  All others in favor.  Motion passes.

 

 

AGENDA ITEM 6A-4        Case No. 08-017N – In the matter of Steve Gunderson

 

The respondent is alleged to have violated NRS 623.360(1)(a)(b)(c) by holding himself out as being qualified to provide registered interior design services for three commercial projects, and by engaging in the practice of registered interior design for a restaurant located in northern Nevada, without having a certificate of registration issued by the board.

 

Staff located information in Nevada Home Magazine that the respondent had created the interior design for The Chocolate Bar, Buenos Grill and Whispering Vine Wine Shop located in Reno, Nevada.  A review of the portfolio page on the respondent’s website showed photographs of The Chocolate Bar.  Further investigation confirmed that the respondent had prepared the preliminary drawings and called out the furniture, fixtures and equipment for The Chocolate Bar. 

 

The respondent was sent a Notice of Investigation concerning this project and a letter of response was received.  The respondent's case was discussed with Chief Investigator Ruark and the decision was made to offer the respondent an opportunity to settle this issue informally rather than face a disciplinary hearing before the board.  A settlement agreement was negotiated incorporating a Guilt Clause, an administrative penalty of $3,500 and investigative costs in the amount of $1,200.  Staff recommends approval of the settlement agreement.

 

Motion:  Klai moved to approve the settlement agreement.  Motion seconded by Tindall.

Vote:  Fermoile recused herself.  All others in favor.  Motion passes.

 

 

AGENDA ITEM 6A-5        Case No. 08-019N – In the matter of Rodney Friedman

 

The respondent is alleged to have violated NRS 623.360(1)(a)(b) by holding himself out as being qualified to practice architecture when he submitted a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) to the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT), without having a certificate of registration issued by the board.

 

Staff received a call from NDOT inquiring if Fisher Friedman Associates was an approved architectural firm in Nevada as they had submitted an SOQ to be on NDOT’s pre-qualified firms list.  A review of the SOQ revealed both completed and uncompleted projects in Nevada.  Further investigation revealed that Rodney Friedman and his wife held 100 percent ownership of the firm, but neither was registered in Nevada.  Additional investigation revealed an employee by the name of Mark Steppan was a registered architect in Nevada.  A review of Mr. Steppan’s registration form revealed that he would practice independently in Nevada.

 

The respondent was sent a Notice of Charges concerning this project and a letter of response was received.  The respondent's case was discussed with Chief Investigator Ruark and the decision was made to offer the respondent an opportunity to settle this issue informally rather than face a disciplinary hearing before the board.  A settlement agreement was negotiated incorporating a Guilt Clause, an administrative penalty of $3,000 and investigative costs in the amount of $2,000.  Staff recommends approval of the settlement agreement.

 

Motion:  Erny moved to approve the settlement agreement.  Motion seconded by Fermoile.

Vote:  All in favor.  Motion passes.

 

 

AGENDA ITEM 6B                        Discussion and possible decision regarding closure of enforcement cases

 

Ruark recommended the following cases, which were investigated, for closure without disciplinary action:

 

06-072N

07-014R

07-020R

07-070R

07-107N

07-109N

08-008R

08-016N

08-026N

08-045N

08-059N

08-060R

08-079N

08-088N

 

 

Motion:  Tindall moved to close the above-referenced cases.  Motion seconded by Klai.

Vote:  All in favor.  Motion passes.

 

 

AGENDA ITEM 6C                        Enforcement report

 

Ruark said she had nothing further to report.

 

 

AGENDA ITEM 7                        Review and possible approval of LCB draft continuing education regulation; set

                        date for workshop and public hearing

 

Spaulding said the workshop and public hearing should be scheduled for the next board meeting.  Board members agreed.  Spaulding said the workshop will be held on October 14 and the public hearing on October 15.

 

Spaulding said the draft regulation, as written by LCB, is in the agenda packet.  She said that LCB has reorganized and rewritten the regulation drafted by the board to accommodate LCB format.  She said that she compared it to the board-drafted regulation and found instances where some information was missing or could possibly be interpreted incorrectly. 

 


Spaulding and board members read through LCB-drafted regulation and compared it to the board-drafted regulation.  Board members said that the required code-related CEUs can be earned in activities that are part of the regular day-to-day business activities of the registrant.  As an example, board members said that code-research completed for a project can be counted as self-directed, code-related CEUs.

 

Additionally, minor changes were suggested and board members directed Spaulding to communicate these changes to LCB.

 

Motion:  Erny moved to approve the LCB draft continuing education regulation, as amended by today’s discussion.  Motion seconded by Parker.

Vote:  Erny, Fermoile, Klai, Oppenheimer and Parker in favor. Henry and Tindall Opposed. Motion passes.

 

 

AGENDA ITEM 8A                        FYI:  NCARB press release regarding Greg Erny installed as Regional Director

                        of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards

 

Spaulding said this item was provided for board members’ information.

 

 

AGENDA ITEM 8B                        FYI:  NCARB press release regarding Andrew Prescott installed as First Vice

                        President of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards

 

Spaulding said this item was provided for board members’ information.

 

 

AGENDA ITEM 8C                        FYI:  WCARB meeting minutes from the NCARB Annual Meeting in Pittsburgh

                        on June 25 and 27, 2008

 

Spaulding said this item was provided for board members’ information.

 

 

AGENDA ITEM 8D                        Committee report regarding NCIRC meeting held on July 23, 2008 and

                        discussion and decision regarding changes to Blue Book for 2009 edition

 

Spaulding said the last NCIRC meeting was held July 23.  Publication of the 2009 Blue Book is slated for January 2009.  She said there are slight modifications from what the board saw at the last board meeting.  She said FAQ A-4 was changed from the board’s recommended verbiage to change the phrase “supplemental changes” to “changes or modifications” because the term “supplemental” meant different things to different people.  Spaulding said that she needs to talk to the Engineer’s Board and Contractor’s Board, who did not have representatives at the July meeting, about a couple more issues before the document can be finalized.

 

Board members said they want a question added to the FAQ covering when a registrant can and cannot withdraw as a design professional of record, as outlined in the recent notice.  They said they want it added even if this board’s position differs from the Engineer’s Board position.

 

 

AGENDA ITEM 9A                        Discussion and possible decision regarding NCIDQ’s Call for Resolutions

 

Spaulding asked if board members had any resolutions.  Board members said they did not at this time.

 

 


AGENDA ITEM 9B                        FYI:  BOD meeting minutes for April 2008 and May 2008 Council of Delegates

                        teleconference meeting minutes

 

Spaulding said this item was provided for board members’ information.

 

 

AGENDA ITEM 9C                        FYI:  Next NCIDQ Council of Delegates meeting:  November 14-15, 2008 in

                        Kansas City

 

Spaulding said this item was provided for board members’ information.  Erny, Fermoile, Garlock, Klai, Parker and Oppenheimer Gore expressed interest in attending the meeting.

 

 

AGENDA ITEM 10                        Executive director report

 

Spaulding said the next board meeting would be in Las Vegas on October 14-15.  She said the Attorney General’s office is holding a summary suspension training session in Las Vegas and Carson City, which she and Ruark will be attending.  Garlock said he would attend as well.

 

Garlock asked Spaulding to suspend her report as Gerald Garapich appeared to address Agenda Item 1F-8.

 

 

AGENDA ITEM 1F-8                        Firm registration approval request:  HFAI Nevada LLC

 

Motion:  Parker moved to recall Agenda Item 1F-8.  Motion seconded by Oppenheimer Gore.

Vote:  Unanimous.

 

Gerald Garapich appeared before the board to answer questions regarding his firm registration application.

 

Spaulding outlined the board’s concerns about Mr. Garapich’s firm registration application.  Mr. Garapich explained his relationship with Howard Field and how the proposed business entity would practice in Nevada.  Based on the board’s concerns, Mr. Garapich requested the application be withdrawn.

 

 

AGENDA ITEM 12:                        Staff annual evaluations for:  Spaulding, Ruark, Gaul, Hatfield, Samardzija,

                        Bach, Harrison and Bond

 

Motion:  Erny moved that the board go into closed session to consider the annual evaluation for Betty Ruark, per NRS 241.030(1).  Motion seconded by Tindall.

Vote:  Unanimous.

 

The board went into closed session.

 

Motion:  Henry moved that the board go back into open session.  Motion seconded by Erny.

Vote:  Unanimous.

 

Motion:  Fermoile moved to accept the executive director’s recommendation for increasing Ruark’s compensation.  Motion seconded by Oppenheimer Gore.

Vote:  Unanimous.

 

Motion:  Parker moved that the board go into closed session to consider the annual evaluation for Rebecca Gaul, per NRS 241.030(1).  Motion seconded by Tindall.

Vote:  Unanimous.

 

The board went into closed session.

 

Motion:  Fermoile moved that the board go back into open session.  Motion seconded by Henry.

Vote:  Unanimous.

 

Motion:  Erny moved to accept the executive director’s recommendation for increasing Gaul’s compensation.  Motion seconded by Oppenheimer Gore.

Vote:  Unanimous.

 

Motion:  Fermoile moved that the board go into closed session to consider the annual evaluation for Stacey Hatfield, per NRS 241.030(1).  Motion seconded by Oppenheimer Gore.

Vote:  Unanimous.

 

The board went into closed session.

 

Motion:  Fermoile moved that the board go back into open session.  Motion seconded by Oppenheimer Gore.

Vote:  Unanimous.

 

Motion:  Tindall moved to accept the executive director’s recommendation for increasing Hatfield’s compensation.  Motion seconded by Oppenheimer Gore.

Vote:  Unanimous.

 

Motion:  Henry moved that the board go into closed session to consider the annual evaluation for Borka Samardzija, per NRS 241.030(1).  Motion seconded by Fermoile.

Vote:  Unanimous.

 

The board went into closed session.

 

Motion:  Fermoile moved that the board go back into open session.  Motion seconded by Erny.

Vote:  Unanimous.

 

Motion:  Henry moved to accept the executive director’s recommendation for increasing Samardzija’s compensation.  Motion seconded by Parker.

Vote:  Unanimous.

 

Motion:  Fermoile moved that the board go into closed session to consider the annual evaluation for Laura Bach, per NRS 241.030(1).  Motion seconded by Oppenheimer Gore.

Vote:  Unanimous.

 

The board went into closed session.

 

Motion:  Henry moved that the board go back into open session.  Motion seconded by Erny.

Vote:  Unanimous.

 

Motion:  Fermoile moved to accept the executive director’s recommendation for increasing Bach’s compensation.  Motion seconded by Tindall.

Vote:  Unanimous.

 

Motion:  Fermoile moved that the board go into closed session to consider the annual evaluation for Monica Harrison, per NRS 241.030(1).  Motion seconded by Oppenheimer Gore.

Vote:  Unanimous.

 

The board went into closed session.

 

Motion:  Henry moved that the board go back into open session.  Motion seconded by Erny.

Vote:  Unanimous.

 

Motion:  Fermoile moved to accept the executive director’s recommendation for increasing Harrison’s compensation.  Motion seconded by Erny.

Vote:  Unanimous.

 

Motion:  Tindall moved that the board go into closed session to consider the annual evaluation for Tammy Bond, per NRS 241.030(1).  Motion seconded by Henry.

Vote:  Unanimous.

 

The board went into closed session.

 

Motion:  Tindall moved that the board go back into open session.  Motion seconded by Erny.

Vote:  Unanimous.

 

Motion:  Henry moved to accept the executive director’s recommendation for increasing Bond’s compensation.  Motion seconded by Fermoile.

Vote:  Unanimous.

 

Motion:  Erny moved that the board go into closed session to consider the annual evaluation for Gina Spaulding, per NRS 241.030(1).  Motion seconded by Fermoile.

Vote:  Unanimous.

 

The board went into closed session.

 

Motion:  Henry moved that the board go back into open session.  Motion seconded by Erny.

Vote:  Unanimous.

 

Motion:  Parker moved to increase Spaulding’s salary to the next step of the board-approved staff compensation schedule.  Motion seconded by Fermoile.

Vote:  Unanimous.

 

Spaulding thanked the board members for their support and thanked staff for their hard work and dedication.

 

 

AGENDA ITEM 10                        Executive director report

 

Spaulding continued her report.  She said that the terms of board members Erny, Garlock and Klai were expiring in October.  All three expressed an interest in being reappointed.

 

 

AGENDA ITEM 11                        Public information report

 

Hatfield presented the new letterhead.  She said that Robertson Wood is currently working on a newsletter template, which should be launched with the November newsletter. 

 

Hatfield said the most recent Focus newsletter, as well as statistics related to the publication, are in the board books.  She said she spoke to the AIDT professional practice class about licensure in July.

 

 


AGENDA ITEM 13                        Items for future agenda

 

·         Future implementation of IDEP

·         Discussion on how to best protect the public against unlicensed individuals doing residential design and regulated areas of residential interior design

·         Discussion regarding firm name guidelines

·         Committee report and discussion regarding amending NAC 623.840

 

 

AGENDA ITEM 14                        Public comment

 

There was no public comment.

 

 

Chairman Garlock adjourned the meeting at 1:55 p.m.

 

 

 

 

______________________________

William Snyder, Secretary/Treasurer

 

 

 

 

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Gina Spaulding, Executive Director