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CONTRACTORS LICENSE BOARD Professional and Vocational Licensing Division

Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs State of Hawaii

Minutes of Meeting

Date: Friday, August 23, 2013 Place: King Kalakaua Conference Room, King Kalakaua Building Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs 335 Merchant Street, 1st Flr., Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 Present: Randall B. C. Lau, Chairperson Guy Akasaki, Vice Chairperson

Anacleto “Joey” Alcantara, Jr., Member Leslie A. Botelho, Member

Tyrus Kagawa, Member William Kamai, Member

Nathan T. Konishi, Member Peter Lee, Member Kent Matsuzaki, Member Aldon Mochida, Member Daryl Suehiro, Member Gerald Yamada, Member

Verna Oda, Executive Officer Charlene L.K. Tamanaha, Executive Officer Rodney J. Tam, Deputy Attorney General Jan Shimizu, Secretary Excused: John Polischeck, Jr., Member Guests: Vince S. Tanaka, Alternate Energy Inc. Frank Cooney, Advanced Overhead Storage of Hawaii, LLC Patrick Schellerup, Kamana O’Kala, LLC Noel Madamba Camellia Young Antonio Leal Daniel Peterson, Jr., Peterson Bros. Construction, Inc. Kelly Hale Wesley Cabreros Chance Murakami, Welding & Industrial Trades Construction LLC Ivan Carreiro, Welding & Industrial Trades Construction LLC Simote Lolo, Simote’s Construction LLC Jana Simote Chantel Makuaole, Jennings Pacific LLC Dwayne Arelliano, District Council 50 (“DC 50”) Glaziers 1889 Lorna Woo, IUPAT, District Council 50 Malcolm Ahlo, Jr., DC 50 Joe Gonsalves, DC 50, Local Union 1944 Ryden Valemoj, DC 50 John D. Frigillona, Jr., DC 50, Local Union 1944

Contractors License Board Minutes of the August 23, 2013 Meeting Arnold Wong, Ironworkers Local 625 Michael Yee, CCH/Civil Div. Shannon Alivado, General Contractors Association Leonard Leong, General Contractors Association Joby S. North, Laborers Union Local 368 Tony Figueroa, Laborers Union Local 368 Al Lardizabal, Hawaii Laborers Union Local 368 Troy Silva, HEMEP Peter Akamu, IBEW Local 1186 Pane Mendoza, Local 3 Mel Silva, Masons Union Daryl Correa, Jr., Masons Union El John Wong, Masons Union Ricky Tamashiro, Masons Union Leonard Hoshijo, Carpenters HRCC David W. Samson, HRCC Mark Gaspar, HRCC Sandra Roberts Call to Order: There being a quorum present, Chairperson Lau called the meeting to

order at 8:39 a.m. Agenda: The agenda for this meeting was filed with the Office of the Lieutenant

Governor, as required by Hawaii Revised Statutes (“HRS”) section 92-7(b).

Minutes: It was moved by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Kamai, and unanimously

carried to defer action on the July 19, 2013 meeting and executive session meeting minutes to the August meeting.

Amendments to Agenda: It was moved by Mr. Mochida, seconded by Mr. Kamai, and unanimously

carried to approve the following amendments to the agenda: Under “Appearances Before the Board,” add the following: e. Wesley N. Cabreros (Individual) “B” General Building f. Chance M. Murakami, RME (Additional classification) Welding & Industrial Trades Construction LLC C-56 Welding g. Simote Lolo, RME Simote’s Construction LLC “B” General Building C-5 Cabinet, millwork, & carpentry remodeling & repairs (qualifies)

Contractors License Board Minutes of the August 23, 2013 Meeting h. Patrick Schellerup, RME Kamana O’Kala, LLC “B” General Building Under “Committee Reports, 8. Applications Committee,” add

“Applications Committee Report, Brian J. Presley (Individual).” Chapter 91, HRS, Chairperson Lau called for a recess from the Board’s meeting at 8:40 Adjudicatory a.m. to discuss and deliberate on the following adjudicatory matters Matters: pursuant to HRS chapter 91.

1. Settlement Agreements

a. In the Matter of the Contractor’s License of Adon Construction Inc.; CLB 2012-184-L

RICO alleges that Adon Construction Inc. (“Respondent”) offered to perform and did perform roof coating and PV installation work, which, if proven at an administrative hearing before the Board, would be in violation of HAR section 16-77-33, out-of-scope contracting.

The Board discussed the settlement agreement in which

Respondent does not admit to violating any law or rule, but agrees to pay a fine in the amount of $500.00.

After discussion, it was moved by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Kamai, and unanimously carried to approve the Settlement Agreement Prior to Filing of Petition for Disciplinary Action and Board’s Final Order in the above case.

b. In the Matter of the Contractors’ Licenses of Pacific Islands

Group, LLC, also known as Pacific Islands Construction; Kevin J. Kruszona; Dennis P. Swart; CLB 2012-287-L

RICO received a complaint alleging that Pacific Islands Group, LLC, Kevin J. Kruszona, and Dennis P. Swart (“Respondents”) failed to disclose bond and lien rights to the homeowner.

The Board discussed the settlement agreement in which Respondents do not admit to violating any law or rule, but agree to pay a fine in the amount of $2,500.00.

After discussion, it was moved by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Kamai, and unanimously carried to approve the Settlement Agreement Prior to Filing of Petition for Disciplinary Action and Board’s Final Order in the above case.

Contractors License Board Minutes of the August 23, 2013 Meeting 2. Board’s Final Orders None. Following the Board’s review, deliberation and decisions in these matters,

pursuant to HRS chapter 91, Chairperson Lau announced that the Board was reconvening to its open meeting at 8:41 a.m.

Executive At 8:42 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Mochida, Session: and unanimously carried to enter into executive session to consult with

Rodney J. Tam, deputy attorney general, on questions and issues pertaining to the Board’s powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities pursuant to HRS section 92-5(a)(4).

At 9:37 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Suehiro, seconded by Mr. Yamada,

and unanimously carried to move out of executive session and to reconvene to the Board’s regular order of business.

Appearances Before the Board: a. Noel Madamba (Individual) “A” General Engineering “B” General Building Executive At 9:38 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Yamada, seconded by Mr. Mochida, Session: and unanimously carried to enter into executive session pursuant to

HRS section 92-5(a)(1) to consider and evaluate personal information relating to individuals applying for professional or vocational licenses cited in HRS section 26-9, and to consult with Rodney J. Tam, deputy attorney general, on questions and issues pertaining to the Board’s powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities pursuant to HRS section 92-5(a)(4).

At 9:59 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Akasaki, and

unanimously carried to move out of executive session and to reconvene to the Board’s regular order of business.

After discussion, it was moved by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Akasaki, and

unanimously carried to defer Mr. Madamba’s application for licensure in the “A” and “B” classifications pending additional information/documents on the Romero and Shammath Ltd. Partnership cases.

b. Vince S. Tanaka, RME Alternate Energy Inc. (Additional classification) C-52 Ventilating & air conditioning

Executive At 10:00 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Yamada, seconded by Mr. Suehiro, Session: and unanimously carried to enter into executive session pursuant to

HRS section 92-5(a)(1) to consider and evaluate personal information relating to individuals applying for professional or vocational licenses cited

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in HRS section 26-9, and to consult with Rodney J. Tam, deputy attorney general, on questions and issues pertaining to the Board’s powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities pursuant to HRS section 92-5(a)(4).

At 10:14 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Yamada, and


After discussion, it was moved by Mr. Matsuzaki, seconded by

Mr. Kagawa, and unanimously carried to deny Mr. Tanaka’s application for licensure in the C-52 classification.

When the reasons for the denial were explained to Mr. Tanaka, he stated

that he worked for past employers and may have the varied experience the Board is looking for.

It was then moved by Mr. Matsuzaki, seconded by Mr. Mochida, and

unanimously carried to change the previous motion from deny to defer pending additional information from Mr. Tanaka.

c. Antonio A. Leal (Individual) (Additional classification) “B” General Building Executive At 10:25 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Mochida, seconded by Mr. Kamai, Session: and unanimously carried to enter into executive session pursuant to


At 10:35 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Akasaki, seconded by Mr. Lee, and


After discussion, it was moved by Mr. Matsuzaki, seconded by Mr. Kamai,

and unanimously carried to defer Mr. Leal’s application for licensure in the “B” classification pending additional “ground-up” projects.

d. Kelly D. Hale (Individual) “B” General Building C-37 Plumbing (approve 6/13) Executive At 10:36 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Akasaki, seconded by Mr. Lee, Session: and unanimously carried to enter into executive session pursuant to

HRS section 92-5(a)(1) to consider and evaluate personal information relating to individuals applying for professional or vocational licenses cited in HRS section 26-9, and to consult with Rodney J. Tam, deputy attorney


general, on questions and issues pertaining to the Board’s powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities pursuant to HRS section 92-5(a)(4).

At 10:54 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Yamada, seconded by Mr. Lee, and


After discussion, it was moved by Mr. Suehiro, seconded by Mr. Lee, and

unanimously carried to defer Mr. Hale’s application for licensure in the “B” classification pending the submittal of additional information.

e. Wesley N. Cabreros (Individual) “B” General Building Executive At 10:55 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Suehiro, seconded by Mr. Lee, Session: and unanimously carried to enter into executive session pursuant to


At 11:03 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Yamada, seconded by Mr. Kamai, and


After discussion, it was moved by Mr. Yamada, seconded by Mr. Kamai,

and unanimously carried to approve Mr. Cabreros’ application for licensure in the “B” classification.

Recess: Chairperson Lau called for a short recess at 11:04 a.m. The Board reconvened at 11:09 a.m. f. Chance M. Murakami, RME (Additional classification) Welding & Industrial Trades Construction LLC C-56 Welding Executive At 11:10 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Mochida, Session: and unanimously carried to enter into executive session pursuant to


Contractors License Board Minutes of the August 23, 2013 Meeting At 11:17 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Suehiro, seconded by Mr. Lee, and


After discussion, it was moved by Mr. Matsuzaki, seconded by Mr. Lee,

and unanimously carried to approve Mr. Murakami’s application for licensure in the C-56 classification.

g. Simote Lolo, RME Simote’s Construction LLC “B” General Building C-5 Cabinet, millwork, & carpentry remodeling & repairs (qualifies) Executive At 11:20 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Akasaki, seconded by Mr. Lee, Session: and unanimously carried to enter into executive session pursuant to


At 11:36 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Yamada, and


After discussion, it was moved by Mr. Alcantara, seconded by Mr. Lee,

and unanimously carried to approve Mr. Lolo’s application for licensure in the “B” classification.

h. Patrick Schellerup, RME Kamana O’Kala, LLC “B” General Building Executive At 11:39 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Kagawa, seconded by Mr. Lee, Session: and unanimously carried to enter into executive session pursuant to


At 11:54 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Suehiro, seconded by Mr. Matsuzaki,


After discussion, it was moved by Mr. Matsuzaki, seconded by Mr. Lee,

and unanimously carried to allow Mr. Schellerup to withdraw his


application for licensure in the “B” classification, and defer his applications in the C-60 Solar power systems and C-61 Solar energy systems classifications pending separate project lists for each classification.

Executive At 11:55 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Kagawa, seconded by Mr. Lee, Session: and unanimously carried to consult with Rodney J. Tam, deputy attorney


At 12:16 p.m., it was moved by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Mochida, and


The agenda was taken out of order and continued with “Committee

Reports, 7. Conditional License Report.” Committee 7. Conditional License Report: Reports: Verna Oda, Executive Officer a. Birdseye Construction Pools & Landscape LLC Christopher D. Birdseye, RME C-27 Landscaping C-49 Swimming pool b. Makena Homes LLC Charles B. Gierhart, RME “B” General Building c. Mosese H. Heimuli (Individual) C-31 Masonry d. State Wide Plumbing Inc. John E. Spencer, RME C-37 Plumbing e. Epicenter Technologies Inc. Brian T. Yahata, RME “A” General Engineering “B” General Building f. Joseph M. Pavon (Individual) C-13 Electrical Executive At 12:17 p.m., it was moved by Mr. Yamada, seconded by Mr. Mochida, Session: and unanimously carried to enter into executive session pursuant to

HRS section 92-5(a)(1) to consider and evaluate personal information relating to individuals applying for professional or vocational licenses cited in HRS section 26-9, and to consult with Rodney J. Tam, deputy attorney



At 12:32 p.m., it was moved by Mr. Yamada, seconded by Mr. Akasaki,


After discussion, it was moved by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Akasaki, and

carried (Mr. Kamai recused himself) to approve conditional licenses for Makena Homes LLC/Charles B. Gierhart, RME; and unanimously carried to approve Mosese H. Heimuli; State Wide Plumbing Inc./John E. Spencer, RME; Epicenter Technologies Inc./Brian T. Yahata, RME; and Joseph M. Pavon for conditional licenses, subject to quarterly reports or updates on financial information; and defer consideration of a conditional license for Birdseye Construction Pools & Landscape LLC/Christopher D. Birdseye, RME, pending additional financial information.

The agenda was taken out of order and continued with “Committee

Reports, 8. Applications Committee.” 8. Applications Committee: Daryl Suehiro, Chairperson Owner-Builder Exemption Applications The Board discussed the owner-builder exemption applications and

motion was made by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Akasaki, and unanimously carried to approve the following:

a. Tim Cahill b. Eric and Margaret Chesler c. Richard Crowe d. Roger and Susan Anderson e. Russell McDaniel f. John Siregar g. Stuart Vieira h. John Williams and Patricia Prichard i. Scott Williams Brian J. Presley (Individual) Executive At 12:36 p.m., it was moved by Mr. Mochida, seconded by Mr. Lee, Session: and unanimously carried to enter into executive session pursuant to


Contractors License Board Minutes of the August 23, 2013 Meeting At 12:40 p.m., it was moved by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Konishi, and


After discussion, it was moved by Mr. Suehiro, seconded by Mr. Lee, and

unanimously carried to defer Mr. Presley’s application for licensure in the “B” General Building classification pending additional information.

Arnold Wong, on behalf of the Ironworkers Stabilization Fund, asked to

tape the meeting, which Chairperson Lau consented to the request. The agenda continued with the rest of the Committee Reports. Committee 1. Examination Committee: Reports: Guy Akasaki, Chairperson

The Contractors Examination Summary for July 2013 was distributed in the Board’s packet.

2. Recovery/Education Fund Committee: None. 3. Legislation Committee: Peter Lee, Chairperson

None.

4. Rules Committee: Randall B. C. Lau, Chairperson

Chairperson Lau informed everyone present that the last Rules Committee meeting regarding SCR No. 84 (2013) will be held at 1:00 p.m. today. Chairperson Lau stated that additional comments will be taken at that meeting, and requested that only one representative testify for each group. In order for the Board to complete their report by November 1, 2013, he appointed the following six members to serve on an Investigation Committee pursuant to HRS section 92-2.5: Gerald Yamada and himself (general contractors); Kent Matsuzaki and Guy Akasaki (specialty contractors); and William Kamai and Peter Lee (public members). The purpose of the Committee is to investigate and discuss the matters raised in the Resolution, and make recommendations to the Board at a future Board meeting.

It was moved by Mr. Suehiro, seconded by Mr. Konishi, and unanimously

carried to approve the above members to serve on the Investigation Committee.

Contractors License Board Minutes of the August 23, 2013 Meeting 5. Investigation Committee: John Polischeck, Jr., Chairperson

None. 6. Scope of Activity Committee: Gerald Yamada, Chairperson Advanced Overhead Storage of Hawaii, LLC Frank Cooney, co-owner of Advanced Overhead Storage of Hawaii, LLC,

requests a determination that a contractor’s license is not required to install storage racks to the ceilings of garages and carports using either lag bolts or self-tapping screws. Mr. Cooney feels that this falls under the exemption of section 444-2(3) for the installation of finished products that are not fabricated into or become a permanent fixed part of the structure, as the racks are easily removed.

Mr. Cooney stated that he does not do any modifications to the ceilings or

rafters. The work involves installing storage racks to the ceilings of garages and carports using either lag bolts or self-tapping screws.

Recommendation: The C-25 Institutional and commercial equipment

license classification is required to install ceiling hung storage racks. Ka’eo Gouveia Mr. Gouveia requested a determination on whether “outside plant

telecommunication work” may be performed under the C-15b Telecommunications classification. The work involves the placement and removal of telecommunication cables and their supporting structures, including the installation, maintenance and removal of poles, cross arms, anchors, down guys, and aerial or underground OSP telecommunication cables; and also placing access point cabinets, fiber distribution hubs, and other equipment; OSP copper and fiber optic splicing; line conditioning; grooming; and cable loading.

The Board deferred Mr. Gouveia’s inquiry at the July 19, 2013 meeting for

additional information on the supporting structures. Mr. Gouveia provided drawings, and stated that they will remove/install associated manufacturer designed supports to secure telecommunication cables, including the following support structures: steel messengers, suspension clamps, down guys, anchors, cross arms, telecommunication cabinets/terminals and associated hardware, and stansion/racks. They will not be doing any conduit or electrical cabinet work.

Recommendation: The telecommunication cabling work may be

performed under the C-15b Telecommunications classification; pole and guy work may be performed under the C-62 Pole and line classification; trenching work for underground cabling may be performed under the “A”


General Engineering or C-17 Excavating, grading and trenching classification; and the installation of steel supports may require the C-48 Structural steel classification.

City and County of Honolulu The City and County of Honolulu requests determination on license

classification required to install steel channel shelf extensions for the seismic retrofit project to Paakea Road Bridge No. 809. Triton Marine Construction Corp. indicated that these are stand-alone items and typically installed during the course of the concrete construction, similar to steel nosing for expansion joints, weld plates for handrail attachments, and armor edging for corners.

Joseph O’Donnell of the Iron Workers Local 625 testified that it appears

that they are structural and load bearing items, and therefore felt the C-48 Structural steel license is required.

After brief discussion, the Board felt additional information was required, such as the plans and specifications, in order to make a determination.

Johanson Contracting, Inc.

Johanson Contracting, Inc. requests determination on whether the removal of trees blocking the fence line for the Kamehameha Schools Pu’u Kali’u fencing projects may be performed under their “A” General Engineering license.

After brief discussion, the Board felt additional information was required, such as copies of plans, specs, and/or drawings of the project, and specifics on what tree removal/trimming techniques will be utilized, including necessary equipment, and the project cost estimates, including a breakdown for the tree removal work, if available. After discussion, it was moved by Mr. Suehiro, seconded by Mr. Lee, and unanimously carried to defer the City and County of Honolulu and Johanson Contracting, Inc.’s requests pending additional information, and approve the scope recommendations for Advanced Overhead Storage of Hawaii, LLC and Ka’eo Gouveia.

The agenda was taken out of order and continued with “Applications

Committee Report.” Mr. Suehiro presented the remainder of the items under Applications

Committee Report:

Contractors License Board Minutes of the August 23, 2013 Meeting 8. Applications Committee: Daryl Suehiro, Chairperson New 1. Request for Change in Business Status: Business: SC-1 Henry James Correa, Jr., RME Hanale Builders LLC Licensed: “B” General Building Request: Dual status (Aina Kuai Builders Inc.) Recommend: Approval SC-2 Island Awning Shop Inc. Ariel C. Jara, RME Licensed: C-44b Awnings & patio cover Request: Reactivate Recommend: Deferral SC-3 Island Rock Diversified Services LLC Dion K. Maeda, RME Licensed: C-9 Cesspool C-17 Excavating, grading, & trenching Request: Reactivate Recommend: Deferral SC-4 Milton H. Kalai (Individual) Licensed: “B” General Building Request: Reactivate Recommend: Deferral SC-5 Yong Sup Lee, RME Bin Construction Inc. Licensed: “A” General Engineering “B” General Building Request: Dual status (Y. S. Construction Inc.) Recommend: Approval subject to $23,000 bond SC-6 Steven R. Lequire, RME (Additional classification) BLR Building & Remodeling Licensed: C-6 Carpentry framing C-21 Flooring C-51 Tile Request: Dual status (Dumore Construction & Remodeling LLC) Recommend: Deferral

Contractors License Board Minutes of the August 23, 2013 Meeting SC-7 Calvin I. Matsuoka, Jr., RME Calvin’s Plumbing Inc. Licensed: C-20 Fire protection C-37 Plumbing Request: Reactivate Recommend: Deferral SC-8 Bruce Olson – Hawaii Inc. Bruce W. Olson, RME Licensed: “B” General Building Request: Reactivate Recommend: Approval SC-9 Pacific Power & Light LLC James R. Carter, RME Licensed: C-13 Electrical Request: Reactivate Recommend: Approval SC-10 Sandra F. K. Santiago (Individual) Licensed: “B” General Building Request: RME to sole Recommend: Approval subject to $7,000 bond SC-11 Jonathan Stern, RME Hawaii Eco JV LLC Licensed: C-13 Electrical Request: Dual status (Hawaiian Isle Electric LLC) Recommend: Approval subject to $8,000 bond SC-12 Dustin W. Timm, RME Construction Engineering Consulting LLC Licensed: “A” General Engineering “B” General Building C-31e Concrete cutting, drilling, sawing, coring, & pressure grouting C-34 Soil stabilization Request: Reactivate Recommend: Approval It was moved by Mr. Suehiro, seconded by Mr. Yamada, and

unanimously carried to approve the above recommendations.


2. Request for Waiver of Bond Requirement WB-1 Gene Hinazumi Builder Inc. Gene M. Hinazumi, RME Licensed: “B” General Building Request: Waiver of $25,000 bond Recommend: Approval WB-2 IBuild Inc. Nam Jin Lim, RME Licensed: “B” General Building Request: Waiver of $16,000 bond Recommend: Approval WB-3 Jayson Roth (Individual) Licensed: C-1 Acoustical & insulation C-12 Drywall Request: Waiver of $10,000 bond Recommend: Approval WB-4 Superior Concrete Services Inc. Kevin K. Mashino, RME Licensed: “B” General Building C-31a Cement concrete Request: Waiver of $10,000 bond Recommend: Denial The Applications Committee reviewed the financial statements and

documentation provided, and makes the above recommendations. It was moved by Mr. Suehiro, seconded by Mr. Yamada, and

unanimously carried to approve the request for waiver of bond in items WB-1 through WB-3, and to deny the request for waiver of bond in item WB-4.

Applications Approve applications, subject to all requirements except A: examinations. 1. Akua Air Conditioning Inc. Calbert H. Baitlon, RME C-52 Ventilating & air conditioning Bond: $38,000 2. Alliance Plumbing LLC (Additional classification) Martin R. Mora, III, RME “B” General Building 3. Apex Electric LLC Michael D. Paul, RME C-13 Electrical

Contractors License Board Minutes of the August 23, 2013 Meeting 4. Bin Construction Inc. Yong Sup Lee, RME (Dual status – Y. S. Con- “A” General Engineering struction Inc.) “B” General Building Bond: $23,000 5. Keith Bondurant Plumbing LLC Keith R. Bondurant, RME C-37 Plumbing Bond: $5,000 6. Sheldon Char (Individual) “B” General Building 7. Construction Engineering Consulting LLC Dustin W. Timm, RME (Reactivate) “A” General Engineering “B” General Building C-31e Concrete cutting, drilling, sawing, coring, & pressure grouting C-34 Soil stabilization 8. Cranetech LLC William P. Schroeder, RME C-25 Institutional & commercial equipment 9. Double I Electric LLC Artemio G. Domingo, RME C-13 Electrical Bond: $5,000 10. Epicenter Technologies Inc. (CONDITIONAL) Brian T. Yahata, RME “A” General Engineering “B” General Building Bond: $14,000 11. Hanale Builders LLC Henry James Correa, Jr., RME (Dual status – Aina Kuai “B” General Building Builders Inc.) 12. Hawaii Eco JV LLC Jonathan Stern, RME (Dual status – Hawaiian C-13 Electrical Isle Electric LLC) Bond: $8,000 13. IPR Inc. (Additional classification) Gideon E. Naiditch, RME C-68MI Prefabricated metal buildings C-48 Structural steel (deny)

Contractors License Board Minutes of the August 23, 2013 Meeting 14. Intero Group Hawaii Inc. Dzmitry Belazerskikh, RME C-5 Cabinet, millwork, & carpentry remodeling & repairs 15. JK Digging Inc. Kimo L. Kapela, RME C-17 Excavating, grading & trenching C-68PR Erect new poles in new pole lines only 16. Kamm Construction & Design LLC Melvin B. Soque, RME “B” General Building Bond: $18,000 17. MK Electric LLC (Additional classification) Stuart J. Taka, RME C-62 Pole & line 18. MK Pacific Construction Inc. Man Hung Kan, RME “B” General Building Bond: $32,000 19. Marsh Creek LLC Craig M. Fay, RME “B” General Building 20. Pro Design Inc. Sung K. Han, RME “B” General Building Bond: $36,000 21. Daniel Serrao Builders Inc. Lee E. Serrao, RME “B” General Building C-31a Cement concrete 22. State Wide Plumbing Inc. (CONDITIONAL) John E. Spencer, RME C-37 Plumbing Bond: $9,000 23. Stein Custom Homes Inc. Brian J. Stein, RME “B” General Building

It was moved by Mr. Suehiro, seconded by Mr. Yamada, and unanimously carried to approve items A-1 through A-23 as recommended


by the Applications Committee subject to all requirements for licensure excluding examinations.

Applications Approve applications; subject to all requirements including B: examinations in Parts I and II, except as otherwise noted. 1. Affordable Quality Electric LLC Andrew A. Korsak, RME C-13 Electrical C-49a Swimming pool service (defer) 2. Apex Tower Crane Inc. Jill C. Johnson, RME C-16 Elevator C-48 Structural steel C-38 Post tensioning (withdraw) C-41 Reinforcing steel (withdraw) C-56 Welding (withdraw) 3. Cheriess M. Bugado (Individual) “B” General Building Bond: $18,000 4. Manuokekai J. Burcena (Individual) C-33 Painting & decorating Bond: $11,000 5. Sammy Chee (Individual) “B” General Building 6. Wally W. Cope (Individual) C-13 Electrical 7. Core Fiber Communications Inc. Cameron W. Boucher, RME C-15b Telecommunications 8. Wesley N. Cabreros (Individual) “B” General Building Bond: $14,000 9. Xavier R. Cuellar (Individual) C-33 Painting & decorating 10. Drill Tech Drilling & Shoring Inc. Shannon R. Creson, RME “A” General Engineering

Contractors License Board Minutes of the August 23, 2013 Meeting 11. Donavan K. Enanoria, RME Fukunaga Electrical Inc. C-13 Electrical 12. Ian L. Hamar (Individual) “B” General Building 13. Mosese H. Heimuli (Individual) (CONDITIONAL) C-31 Masonry 14. Haile T. Henry, RME RMT Inc. dba RMT Renewables “A” General Engineering 15. Richard Y. Hirata (Individual) C-51 Tile 16. Hot Wire Hawaii LLC Alex K. Hussey, RME C-15 Electronic systems Bond: $5,000 17. Island Foodscaping and Design LLC Justin K. Franzmeier, RME C-27 Landscaping 18. JBH Ltd. John B. Hinton, RME C-32 Ornamental, guardrail, & fencing 19. Jacob’s Ladder LLC Chunmi Kim Akana, RME C-12 Drywall 20. K II K Services Inc. Keone R. Iranon, RME C-32 Ornamental, guardrail, & fencing 21. Keith Chul Kyu Lee (Individual) (Additional classification) C-33 Painting & decorating 22. Listen Up Inc. Benjamin G. Larkin, RME C-15 Electronic systems 23. Manusiavao Mafi (Individual) (Additional classification) C-27 Landscaping C-42 Roofing (defer)

Contractors License Board Minutes of the August 23, 2013 Meeting 24. Mahelona Sheet Metal Fabrication LLC Louis P. Mahelona, III, RME C-44 Sheet metal 25. Makena Homes LLC (CONDITIONAL) Charles B. Gierhart, RME “B” General Building 26. Solomone K. Mamahi (Individual) C-31 Masonry 27. Derrick K. Medeiros (Individual) C-33 Painting & decorating 28. Tiep H. Nguyen (Individual) (Additional classification) C-37 Plumbing 29. Pacific Comtech LLC Donald E. L. Huddy, RME C-15b Telecommunications 30. Parkway Construction and Associates LP David W. Elmer, RME “B” General Building 31. Joseph M. Pavon (Individual) (CONDITIONAL) C-13 Electrical 32. Travis C. Perez, RME AAA Signs LLC C-14 Sign 33. Peterson Bros. Construction Inc. Daniel A. Peterson, Jr., RME Daniel G. Ching, RME “A” General Engineering (Peterson & Ching) C-3 Asphalt paving & surfacing (Peterson) C-17 Excavating, grading & trenching (Peterson) Bond: $8,000 34. Pro Fence Solutions Inc. Mark V. Ackerman, RME C-32 Ornamental, guardrail, & fencing Bond: $8,000 35. Rony F. Rabang (Individual) “B” General Building

Contractors License Board Minutes of the August 23, 2013 Meeting 36. Schneider Contracting Mark J. Schneider, RME C-31a Cement concrete 37. Simote’s Construction LLC Simote Lolo, RME “B” General Building Bond: $24,000 38. Grant A. Smith, RME Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company Inc. “A” General Engineering 39. Micah J. Swart (Individual) C-42 Roofing 40. William T. Tuifua (Individual) C-13 Electrical C-62 Pole & line 41. Welding & Industrial Trades (Additional classification) Construction LLC Chance M. Murakami, RME C-56 Welding 42. Western Waterproofing Co. Inc. (Additional classification) Mitchell K. Dudoit, RME C-31 Masonry It was moved by Mr. Suehiro, seconded by Mr. Yamada, and

unanimously carried to approve items B-1 through B-42 as recommended by the Applications Committee, subject to all requirements for licensure including examinations.

Applications Withdraw applications; previously deferred. C: 1. Apex Tower Crane Inc. Jill C. Johnson, RME C-38 Post tensioning (withdraw) C-41 Reinforcing steel (withdraw) C-56 Welding (withdraw) C-16 Elevator (approve) C-48 Structural steel (approve) 2. Cassnik Contracting LLC Joseph A. Hrabik, RME “B” General Building

Contractors License Board Minutes of the August 23, 2013 Meeting 3. Don L. Foster, RME Span Construction & Engineering Inc. C-48 Structural steel C-68MI Prefabricated metal buildings “B” General Building (defer) 4. Kamana O’Kala LLC Patrick Schellerup, RME “B” General Building C-60 Solar power systems (defer) C-61 Solar energy systems (defer) 5. John E. Porter, RME Porter Construction Inc. (Additional classification) C-32 Ornamental, guardrail, & fencing C-36 Plastering “B” General Building (defer) Applications Deny applications; failure to show requisite experience and/or failure to

D: show good reputation for honesty, truthfulness, financial integrity, and fair dealing.

1. Blue Mountain Air Inc. Gregory S. Owen, RME “B” General Building 2. George F. Bumanglag (Individual) “A” General Engineering 3. Hellas Construction Inc. (Additional classification) Tommy L. McDougal, RME C-3 Asphalt paving & surfacing C-31a Cement concrete C-41 Reinforcing steel “A” General Engineering (approve 2/13) 4. IPR Inc. (Additional classification) Gideon E. Naiditch, RME C-48 Structural steel C-68MI Prefabricated metal buildings (approve) 5. Paramount Energy Solutions LLC Helmut Gehle, RME C-60 Solar power systems 6. James L. Wells (Individual) C-60 Solar power systems

Contractors License Board Minutes of the August 23, 2013 Meeting It was moved by Mr. Suehiro, seconded by Mr. Yamada, and

unanimously carried to deny applications D-1 through D-6 as recommended by the Applications Committee.

Applications Defer applications; for further investigation or request for additional E: documentation. 1. Abayla Contracting Services Inc. (Additional classification) Tony F. Fernandes, RME C-13 Electrical C-37 Plumbing 2. Aegis ITS Inc. Rick C. Duncan, RME C-62 Pole & line C-13 Electrical (deny 6/13) 3. Affordable Quality Electric LLC Andrew A. Korsak, RME C-49a Swimming pool service C-13 Electrical (approve) 4. Jason K. Ahuna (Individual) C-5 Cabinet, millwork, & carpentry remodeling & repairs 5. Air Conditioning Concepts LLC Merrill Jay B. Madariaga, RME C-52 Ventilating & air conditioning 6. All Area Plumbing Inc. Elias D. Cantu, RME C-4 Boiler, hot-water heating & steam fitting C-5 Cabinet, millwork, & carpentry remodeling & repairs C-6 Carpentry framing C-37 Plumbing 7. Alternate Energy Inc. (Additional classification) Vince S. Tanaka, RME C-52 Ventilating & air conditioning 8. American Energy Inc. David J. Frame, RME C-62 Pole & line

Contractors License Board Minutes of the August 23, 2013 Meeting 9. Amethyst Builders LLC (Additional classification) Elvira M. Sutherland, RME C-1 Acoustical & insulation C-36 Plastering C-42 Roofing 10. Artector Inc. Anthony Arnautov, RME “B” General Building 11. Harry Asato Painting Inc. (Additional classification) Clifton B. Chung, RME “A” General Engineering 12. BLR Building & Remodeling Steven R. Lequire, RME (Additional classification C-6 Carpentry framing & dual status - Dumore C-21 Flooring Construction & Remodeling C-51 Tile LLC) 13. Joel B. Ballesteros (Individual) “B” General Building 14. Ferdinand P. Benito, RME Hawaiian Electric Co. Inc. C-13 Electrical C-62 Pole & line 15. Berry Construction Co. Inc. Michael P. Berry, RME “B” General Building 16. Birdseye Construction Pools & Landscape LLC Christopher D. Birdseye, RME C-27 Landscaping C-49 Swimming pool 17. Blue Sky Pool Enterprises Inc. Esra M. Esrason, RME C-27 Landscaping C-31 Masonry C-49 Swimming pool C-51 Tile 18. Daniel W. Bodell, RME Bodell Constr Company “A” General Engineering “B” General Building

Contractors License Board Minutes of the August 23, 2013 Meeting 19. Grant C. Boeringa, RME Lahaina Glass Company Inc. C-22 Glazing & tinting 20. Buildrite Construction Corp. Bryan A. Alexander, RME “B” General Building 21. CMK Builders Inc. (Additional classification) Kinsey H. Kim, RME C-13 Electrical C-33 Painting & decorating 22. California Solar Thermal Inc. Matthew J. Traficonte, RME C-61b Solar heating & cooling systems 23. Francisco Chavez (Individual) C-12 Drywall 24. Cherry Woodworks Kauai LLC Stanley G. Cherry, RME C-5 Cabinet, millwork, & carpentry remodeling & repairs 25. Chucky’s Landscape LLC Jose Gonzalez, RME C-27 Landscaping 26. Concierge Contractors LLC James B. Abramson, RME “B” General Building 27. Cool Tech Refrigeration LLC Allen K. Mahuka, Jr., RME C-40 Refrigeration C-52 Ventilating & air conditioning 28. DPR Construction, A General Partnership Derek J. B. Kirkland, RME “B” General Building 29. D & R Glass Inc. Richard W. Scott, RME C-22 Glazing & tinting

Contractors License Board Minutes of the August 23, 2013 Meeting 30. Daktronics Inc. Seth T. Hansen, RME C-13 Electrical C-14 Sign 31. Dawson Builders Inc. Bobby L. Dawson, II, RME “B” General Building C-22 Glazing & tinting 32. Dawson Builders Inc. Brandon E. Dawson, RME “B” General Building C-22 Glazing & tinting 33. Tuan M. Dole (Individual) C-7 Carpet laying C-21 Flooring 34. ELJ Corporation Louis S. K. Figueroa, RME C-3 Asphalt paving & surfacing C-9 Cesspool C-17 Excavating, grading & trenching C-27 Landscaping C-31 Masonry C-49 Swimming pool C-55 Waterproofing “B” General Building (deny 6/13) 35. Electrical Innovations LLC Christopher A. Perry, RME C-13 Electrical 36. Eliam Construction LLC (Additional classification) Erick M. Allende, RME “B” General Building 37. Enersol LLC Chad M. Christopher, RME C-13 Electrical 38. Floor Coverings Hawaii LLC (Additional classification) Hecka P. Purcell, RME C-42g Roof coatings C-55 Waterproofing C-31 Masonry (approve 6/13)

Contractors License Board Minutes of the August 23, 2013 Meeting 39. Don L. Foster, RME Span Construction & Engineering Inc. “B” General Building C-48 Structural steel (withdraw) C-68MI Prefabricated metal buildings (withdraw) 40. Michael I. Fromme (Individual) “B” General Building 41. Maris G. Fukuya (Individual) C-51 Tile 42. David R. Fullmer (Individual) (Additional classification) C-42 Roofing 43. GDS Solutions LLC Troy R. Carriaga, RME C-19 Asbestos 44. G4G LLC Exzar V. Esperon, RME C-13 Electrical 45. Randie M. Ganir (Individual) C-13 Electrical 46. Goebel Fixture Company Ryan V. Heinbaugh, RME C-5 Cabinet, millwork, & carpentry remodeling & repairs 47. Greenwood Biosar LLC Richard D. Buell, RME “A” General Engineering 48. Shon S. Gregory (Individual) (Additional classification) Glen B. Smith, RME C-60 Solar power systems C-61 Solar energy systems 49. Greg R. Grutzmacher, RME Hawaiian Electric Co. Inc. C-13 Electrical C-62 Pole & line 50. Taniela Hala (Individual) C-31 Masonry

Contractors License Board Minutes of the August 23, 2013 Meeting 51. Kelly D. Hale (Individual) “B” General Building C-37 Plumbing (approve 6/13) 52. Hawaii Contracting LLC Anthony L. Wise, II, RME “B” General Building 53. Home Automation Hawaii LLC (Additional classification) Matthew Yaletchko, III, RME C-13 Electrical 54. Dixon K. Hyde, RME Austin/Jones Corp. “B” General Building 55. Integrated Broadband Network (Additional classification) Solutions Inc. Michael A. Hunter, RME C-15 Electronic systems 56. Javo Enterprises LLC (Additional classification) James K. P. Vorhies, RME C-27 Landscaping C-9 Cesspool (approve 7/13) C-43 Sewer, sewage disposal, drain, & pipe laying (approve 7/13) 57. Fernando Juan (Individual) “B” General Building 58. Kamana O’Kala LLC Patrick Schellerup, RME C-60 Solar power systems C-61 Solar energy systems “B” General Building (withdraw) 59. Brian K. Kashima (Individual) C-27 Landscaping 60. Kinetics Systems Inc. David R. Goytia, RME C-4 Boiler, hot-water heating, hot water supply, & steam fitting C-37 Plumbing 61. I. Kirkpatrick Corp. Isaac K. Kirkpatrick, RME “B” General Building

Contractors License Board Minutes of the August 23, 2013 Meeting 62. Knight Const. & Supply Inc. Jared N. Thompson, RME “B” General Building 63. Jason Kopp (Individual) C-5 Cabinet, millwork, & carpentry remodeling & repairs C-12 Drywall C-33 Painting & decorating C-36 Plastering 64. Lahela Kulana Corporation (Additional classification) Melcolm K. Perreira, RME C-1 Acoustical & insulation C-27 Landscaping C-33 Painting & decorating C-49 Swimming pool 65. Antonio A. Leal (Individual) (Additional classification) “B” General Building 66. Lemco Construction Inc. Gary W. Lemon, RME “B” General Building C-3b Play court surfacing (approve 6/13) 67. Benjamin J. Leslie (Individual) “A” General Engineering C-3a Asphalt concrete patching, sealing & striping C-5b Siding application C-6 Carpentry framing C-14 Sign C-31 Masonry 68. Yong X. Li (Individual) “B” General Building 69. Christy A. Logan (Individual) C-3 Asphalt paving & surfacing 70. M & J Renovations Inc. Javier D. Oviedo, RME C-33 Painting & decorating 71. Noel Madamba (Individual) “A” General Engineering “B” General Building

Contractors License Board Minutes of the August 23, 2013 Meeting 72. Manusiavao Mafi (Individual) (Additional classification) C-42 Roofing C-27 Landscaping (approve) 73. Max A. U. Manupule (Individual) “A” General Engineering C-31 Masonry 74. Robert Marr Construction Inc. Robert A. Marr, RME “B” General Building 75. McKee Construction & Remodeling Hawaii LLC Jesse J. Perez-McKee, RME “B” General Building 76. Jeffrey E. Meek (Individual) (Additional classification) “A” General Engineering “B” General Building C-6 Carpentry framing C-57 Well 77. Jeannette E. Menor, RME Hawaiian Electric Co. Inc. C-13 Electrical C-62 Pole & line 78. Robert M. Mist (Individual) “B” General Building 79. Modern Flooring LLC (Additional classification) Vitaliy A. Bublik, RME “B” General Building 80. Sione F. Moniati, RME Big Island Windows Inc. C-22 Glazing & tinting 81. Moorefield Construction Inc. Donald J. Hamann, RME “B” General Building 82. Ohana Building Supply Inc. (Additional classification) Henry S. Y. Lee, RME “B” General Building 83. Keith Owens, RME Pro-Tek Security Inc. C-13 Electrical

Contractors License Board Minutes of the August 23, 2013 Meeting 84. Pacific Lighting Service Ltd. Eric M. Agrigado, RME “B” General Building C-49 Swimming pool (qualifies) 85. Painting Crew LLC (Additional classification) Calvin K. M. Lam, RME C-5 Cabinet, millwork, & carpentry remodeling & repairs 86. Joel A. Paleracio, RME (Additional classification) Pacific Blue Construction LLC C-31 Masonry C-42 Roofing 87. Paradise Overhead Doors LLC Melvin Llamas, RME C-5a Garage door & window shutters 88. Mark A. Pasciuto, RME Lend Lease (US) Public Partnerships LLC “B” General Building 89. Dolphin K. Pawn (Individual) (Additional classification) C-27 Landscaping 90. Penn Air Control Inc. Robert E. Kolnes, RME C-44 Sheet metal C-52 Ventilating & air conditioning 91. Stephen Pitzer (Individual) “B” General Building “A” General Engineering

(approve 6/13) 92. Place Services Incorporated Troy S. Place, RME “B” General Building 93. Laurence H. Ponce (Individual) (Additional classification) C-60 Solar power systems 94. John E. Porter, RME Porter Construction Inc. (Additional classification) “B” General Building C-32 Ornamental, guardrail, & fencing (withdraw) C-36 Plastering (withdraw)

Contractors License Board Minutes of the August 23, 2013 Meeting 95. Brian J. Presley (Individual) “B” General Building 96. Pro Design Inc. Sang Won Ha, RME C-14 Sign 97. RBI Solar Inc. Richard T. Reilly, RME C-48 Structural steel 98. Rampart Hydro Services L. P. Patrick M. Winkler, RME C-68 Classified specialist C-31a Cement concrete (qualifies) 99. Refrigeration Unlimited Inc. Adam L. Knutz, RME C-40 Refrigeration 100. Franky Rife Inc. Franky H. Rife, RME C-17 Excavating, grading & trenching C-37 Plumbing (approve 5/13) 101. Michelle Sakamoto Construction LLC (Additional classification) Michelle M. Sakamoto, RME C-33 Painting & decorating 102. Sanden Construction Hawaii Inc. Chad M. Sanden, RME “B” General Building 103. Silva Property Services LLC Mark A. Silva, RME C-52 Ventilating & air conditioning C-40 Refrigeration (deny 6/13) 104. Richard E. Smith, RME Petrochem Insulation Inc. C-19 Asbestos 105. Snow Country Lodging LLC (Additional classification) Andrew J. Wright, RME C-17 Excavating, grading & trenching C-56 Welding 106. Stanley Access Technologies LLC Shawn R. Turner, RME C-22 Glazing & tinting

Contractors License Board Minutes of the August 23, 2013 Meeting 107. Storetech Inc. Curtis K. Calabrese, RME “B” General Building 108. Melvin T. Sugimoto (Individual) C-17 Excavating, grading & trenching 109. Robert J. Sugiura (Individual) (Additional classification) “B” General Building C-7 Carpet laying (approve 6/13) (Reactivate) C-21 Flooring (approve 6/13) (Reactivate) 110. Silakivai L. Sunia (Individual) (Additional classification) C-27 Landscaping C-31 Masonry 111. Sunora Energy CA LLC James J. Holmes, RME C-13 Electrical 112. System 3 Inc. Joel D. Leineke, RME “A” General Engineering 113. Randy A. Tausinga (Individual) “B” General Building 114. Vinco Inc. Steven A. Anderson, RME “B” General Building 115. Vladimirs’ Marble & Granite Inc. Vladimir Crnjak, RME C-51 Tile 116. Ryan C. Vowell, RME (Additional classification) Pacific Refrigeration & Market Equipment Inc. C-13 Electrical 117. Wailani Drilling Services Inc. Michael H. Robertson, RME C-57 Well 118. Wear-Concepts Inc. Scott D. Gottman, RME C-68RH Refinery & resource recovery equipment

Contractors License Board Minutes of the August 23, 2013 Meeting 119. Weisz Construction LLC Shawn K. Weisz, RME “B” General Building 120. Western Industrial Contractors Inc. Charles J. Redmond, RME “A” General Engineering 121. World Wide Technology Inc. Jeffrey B. Morell, RME “B” General Building

It was moved by Mr. Suehiro, seconded by Mr. Yamada, and unanimously carried to accept the recommendations made by the Applications Committee on items E-1 through E-121.

Sandra Roberts, as a condo owner, informed the Board about problems

they were having with unlicensed contractors who allegedly took money for work they did not start or finish. Therefore, she had requested that the applications be open for the public to review and was glad that an Investigation Committee was formed for this.

Chairperson Lau explained that the Investigation Committee was formed

to gather information for the Board’s report on SCR 84 due to the Legislative Reference Bureau by November 1, 2013. It was also explained to Ms. Roberts that the Board reviews applications based on the experience information, notarized documents, and financial information presented to them, some of which are considered confidential information. Complaints on contractors and unlicensed activity should be filed with the Regulated Industries Complaints Office.

Correspondence: None. Other Business: None. Industry Concerns: None. Next Meeting: Friday, September 20, 2013 Adjournment: There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at

1:05 p.m. Reviewed and approved by: Taken and recorded by: /s/ Verna Oda /s/ Jan Shimizu Verna Oda Jan Shimizu Executive Officer Secretary

Contractors License Board Minutes of the August 23, 2013 Meeting 9/19/13 [ X ] Minutes approved as is. [ ] Minutes approved with changes. See minutes of .

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