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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, March 21, 2014 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 Anacleto “Joey” Alcantara, Member Tyrus Kagawa, Member William A. Kamai, Member Nathan T. Konishi, Member Peter H.M. Lee, Member Aldon Mochida, Member John Polischeck, Jr., Member Daryl Suehiro, Member Candace Ito, Executive Officer Charlene L.K. Tamanaha, Executive Officer Rodney J. Tam, Deputy Attorney General Jan Shimizu, Secretary Excused: Guy Akasaki, Vice Chairperson Kent Matsuzaki, Member Gerald Yamada, Member Guests: Antonio Lazaro, Hawaiian Electric Co., Inc. Mladena Y. Kukin, Access Tiles, LLC Charles A. Walker, II Steven M. Watson, Blue Mountain Mechanical Inc. Ryan K. Clarke, GC Construction and Remodeling LLC Guomeng Chen, Sullivan International Group Inc. David R. Spencer, E & S Construction Engineers Inc. Lisiate L. Fainga Lupe Leota Ricky Hore, Titan Industries LLC Colin Kurata, Attorney Ebrahim Erieh, Beta Construction LLC Brian Simpkins, Certified Construction Inc. Sherrie Sasaki Lillian Miyaki Arnold Wong, Ironworkers Local 625 Ryan Takahashi, HEMEP Troy Silva, HEMEP Mark Matsumoto, Laborers Local 368 Jeff Masatsugu, DC 50

Contractors License Board Minutes of the March 21, 2014 Meeting

Daryl Correa, Jr., Masons Union Ricky Tamashiro, Masons Union Call to Order: There being a quorum present, Chairperson Lau called the meeting to

order at 8:32 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).

The agenda was taken out of order and continued with “Chapter 91, HRS,

Adjudicatory Matters”. Chapter 91, HRS, Adjudicatory Matters: Chairperson Lau called for a recess from the Board’s meeting at 8:33

a.m. to discuss and deliberate on the following adjudicatory matters pursuant to HRS chapter 91.

1. Settlement Agreements

a. In the Matter of the Contractors Licenses of Volk Pacific

Builders, Inc.; Brian Volk, RME; CLB 2013-215-L; CLB 2013-225-L

RICO received two complaints alleging that Volk Pacific Builders, Inc. and Brian Volk, RME (“Respondents”) exhibited poor workmanship in performing tile installation at two different units at the Kaanapali Shores Drive project resulting in problems with tile cracking. Respondents allege that the problems with tile cracking were caused by the faulty Latricrete membrane and not their workmanship. The Respondents also allege that the contracts included dispute resolution clauses that required the homeowners to pursue their claims for restitution in Small Claims Court or to submit their claims to binding arbitration. RICO also alleges that the Respondents’ contracts did not include the required bond and lien rights disclosures, percentage of work to be performed by subcontractors, or a Contractor Repair Act notice. The Board discussed the settlement agreement in which Respondents do not admit to violating any law or rule, but agree to pay an administrative fine of $5,000.00.


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

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 8:38 a.m.

Amendments to Agenda: It was moved by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Suehiro, and unanimously

carried to approve the following amendments to the agenda: Add the following under “Chapter 91, HRS, Adjudicatory Matters,

Settlement Agreements”:

b. In the Matter of the Contractors Licenses of Town and Country Electric Maui, Inc., and Mickey A. Mehlmauer; CLB 2013-402-L

Add under “Appearances Before the Board”: e. Charles A. Walker, II (Individual) C-13 Electrical f. Lisiate L. Fainga (Individual) C-27 Landscaping C-31 Masonry g. Guomeng Chen, RME Sullivan International Group Inc. “A” General Engineering “B” General Building C-5 Cabinet, millwork, & carpentry remodeling & repairs (approve) h. Steven M. Watson, RME Blue Mountain Mechanical Inc. “B” General Building

i. Ryan K. Clarke, RME GC Construction and Remodeling LLC “B” General Building

j. Lillian Miyaki, Trustee for Harry Miura (Owner-Builder Exemption Application)


k. David R. Spencer, RME E & S Construction Engineers Inc. C-37 Plumbing C-52 Ventilating & air conditioning

Add under “Committee Reports, 8. Applications Committee”: Applications Committee Report

a. Robert K. Pilato, RME R & C Enterprises LLC C-42 Roofing

b. Trojan Technologies Joel Sinn, RME “B” General Building C-7 Carpet laying (approve 6/13) (Reactivate) C-21 Flooring (approve 6/13) (Reactivate)

The agenda continued with another item under “Chapter 91, HRS, Adjudicatory Matters”.

Chapter 91, HRS, Adjudicatory Matters: Chairperson Lau called for a recess from the Board’s meeting at 8:39

a.m. to discuss and deliberate on the following adjudicatory matters pursuant to HRS chapter 91.

b. In the Matter of the Contractors Licenses of Town and

Country Electric Maui, Inc., and Mickey A. Mehlmauer; CLB 2013-402-L

At its January 17, 2014 meeting, the Board approved the

Settlement Agreement Prior to Filing of Petition for Disciplinary Action and Board’s Final Order for Town and Country Electric Maui, Inc. and Mickey A. Mehlmauer, CLB 2013-402-L (“Final Order”). The Respondent agreed to the terms of the Final Order which included, among other things, restitution payment in the amount of $3,500.00 to Michael Sullivan with payments of $200.00 per month due at the end of each month; and that failure to comply with the terms of the Settlement Agreement would result in the automatic revocation of Respondents‘ licenses upon the filing of an affidavit by RICO with the Board attesting to such failure.

The Board received an Affidavit of Tammy Y. Kaneshiro, RICO

attorney, on February 27, 2014 notifying the Board that the Respondents failed to comply with the terms of the Settlement Agreement because they did not submit the January 31, 2014


restitution installment of $200.00 and that RICO is filing the affidavit to request the automatic revocation of Respondents’ licenses. RICO also requests that the payment of the outstanding restitution and fines in the total amount of $6,300.00 be made a condition for relicensure.

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

Mr. Kamai, and unanimously carried to allow Mr. Mehlmauer an opportunity to appear before the Board at its April 25, 2014 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 Session: At 8:42 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Suehiro, 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 9:00 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Suehiro, and

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

The agenda was taken out of order and continued with approval of the

minutes and appearances before the Board. Minutes: It was moved by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Suehiro, and unanimously

carried to approve the February 21, 2014 meeting and executive session meeting minutes as circulated.

Appearances Before the Board: a. Steven L. Diede, RME (Additional classification) Diede Construction Inc. C-33 Painting & decorating C-41 Reinforcing steel Mr. Diede was not present. b. Antonio B. Lazaro, RME Hawaiian Electric Co., Inc. (Additional classification) C-37 Plumbing


Executive Session: At 9:01 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Suehiro, 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 9:15 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Suehiro, seconded by Mr. Lee, and


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

and unanimously carried to deny Mr. Lazaro’s application for licensure in the C-37 classification because he did not meet the experience requirement.

d. Ebrahim A. Erieh, RME (Additional classification) Beta Construction LLC C-22 Glazing & tinting Executive Session: At 9:20 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Suehiro, seconded by Mr. Lee, and




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

unanimously carried to deny Mr. Erieh’s request for reconsideration of the denial of his application at the Board’s January 17, 2014 meeting.

e. Charles A. Walker, II (Individual) C-13 Electrical Executive Session: At 9:36 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Polischeck, 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 9:55 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Suehiro, and


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

unanimously carried to defer Mr. Walker’s application for licensure in the C-13 classification pending the submittal of a copy of a certificate verifying that he completed his education at the technical and vocational school.

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

Reports, 2. Recovery/Education Fund Committee”. Committee Reports: 2. Recovery/Education Fund Committee: Executive Session: At 10:00 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Kagawa, seconded by Mr. Lee, and

unanimously carried to enter into executive session pursuant to HRS section 92-5(a)(4) to consult with Gary B.K.T. Lee, the Board’s recovery fund attorney, on questions and issues pertaining to the Board’s powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities.

At 10:03 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Suehiro, seconded by Mr. Kagawa,

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

The agenda continued with the “Appearances Before the Board”. Executive Officer Tamanaha informed the Board that Mladena Yankova

Kukin of Access Tiles, LLC was present for an appearance but was not on the agenda. Ms. Kukin claimed she did call the Board’s office to tell them that she would like to make an appearance. The Board agreed to see her after the rest of the appearances.

Appearances Before the Board: f. Lisiate L. Fainga (Individual) C-27 Landscaping C-31 Masonry Executive Session: At 10:05 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Suehiro, 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).



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

unanimously carried to defer Mr. Fainga’s application for licensure in the C-27 and C-31 classifications pending the submittal of revised and additional project lists.

g. Guomeng Chen, RME Sullivan International Group Inc. “A” General Engineering “B” General Building C-5 Cabinet, millwork, & carpentry remodeling & repairs (approve) Executive Session: At 10:20 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Suehiro, seconded by Mr. Kagawa,

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).



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

Mr. Polischeck, and unanimously carried to deny Mr. Chen’s application for licensure in the “A” and “B” classifications because he did not meet the experience requirement; and to approve Mr. Chen for the C-5 classification which he accepted.

h. Steven M. Watson, RME Blue Mountain Mechanical Inc. “B” General Building Executive Session: At 10:44 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Suehiro, seconded by Mr. Lee, 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 10:49 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Suehiro, seconded by Mr. Kagawa,

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. Suehiro, and

unanimously carried to approve amending Mr. Watson’s application from the “B” to the C-4 Boiler, hot-water heating, and steam fitting, C-20 Fire protection, C-36 Plastering, C-38 Post tensioning, and C-43 Sewer, sewage disposal, drain, and pipe laying classifications, and to defer his application pending verification of his completion of trade school or an associate’s degree for boilers, and separate project lists for the C-20, C-36, C-38, and C-43 classifications.

Mr. Watson asked if he will be allowed to hire subs with the “C”

classifications and was informed that he could. i. Ryan K. Clarke, RME GC Construction and Remodeling LLC “B” General Building Executive Session: At 10:50 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Polischeck, and




When asked if he attended an apprenticeship program with the

carpenters union, Mr. Clarke stated that he did but did not complete the program. Mr. Mochida quickly reviewed his list again.


unanimously carried to defer Mr. Clarke’s application for licensure in the “B” classification pending the submittal of revised and additional project lists verifying four years of supervisory experience on the job site doing “ground-up” work.


k. David R. Spencer, RME E & S Construction Engineers Inc. C-37 Plumbing C-52 Ventilating & air conditioning Executive Session: At 11:00 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Suehiro, seconded by Mr. Lee, and





unanimously carried to deny Mr. Spencer’s application for licensure in the C-37 and C-52 classifications because he did not meet the experience requirement.

Mr. Spencer stated that on the mainland they do the design work and hire

contractors to do the work, but they do the supervising. Mr. Spencer was informed that they could hire a qualified RME to be their

employee, which will then qualify the company for the above licenses. l. Mladena Yankova Kukin, RME Access Tiles LLC C-51 Tile Executive Session: At 11:16 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Suehiro, and


At 11:30 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Mochida, seconded by Mr. Lee, and


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

unanimously carried to deny Ms. Kukin’s application for licensure in the C-51 classification because she did not meet the experience requirement.


Recess: Chairperson Lau called for a short recess at 11:31 a.m. The Board reconvened at 11:45 a.m. The agenda was taken out of order and continued with “6. Scope of

Activity Committee”.

6. Scope of Activity Committee: Gerald Yamada, Chairperson

O’Connor Playdon & Guben Kevin Simpkins, Vice President of Certified Construction, Inc., and Kristi

Arakaki, attorney from O’Connor Playdon & Guben, were present. Ms. Arakaki, on behalf of Certified Construction, Inc., requests a determination that the following re-roofing work for a fire maintenance shop and fire dispatch/warehouse project may be performed under a C-42 Roofing or C-44a Gutters contractor license, and that the C-44 Sheet metal contractor license is not required.

The project includes, but is not limited to, the following general items of

work:

Remove and replace pre-engineered steel building and roofing;

Remove and replace purlins and eave struts;

Remove and replace roofing on a wood framed roof structure;

Remove/replace and add gutters and downspouts;

Painting; and

All other related work as shown on the drawings.

All labor materials and equipment necessary to install flashing, counter-flashing, metal edging, splash guard, gutters and downspouts and other related work required for a weather-tight, secure and functioning roof system will be provided. Mr. Simpkins stated that they have done similar projects for the State and federal government with their existing licenses. Chairperson Lau inquired about the purlins. Mr. Simpkims explained that the purlins sit on the framing and hold the metal roofing. If they are rusted or damaged, they are replaced. This is a pre-engineered building with purlins on a steel frame. Ms. Arakaki clarified that their inquiry only pertains to the roofing portion of the project. Neal Arita, Executive Director of the Sheet Metal Contractors Association, provided written testimony as he was not able to appear at today’s meeting. He commented that the metal roofing work can be performed by a C-44 Sheet metal and a C-42 Roofing contractor; the gutter and downspout work can be performed by a C-44 Sheet metal and aC-44a


Gutters contractor; and the metal siding work can be performed by a C-44 Sheet metal contractor only.

Recommendation: A contractor’s license in the following classifications is required:

C-48 Structural steel or C-68MI Prefabricated metal buildings classification is required to remove and replace pre-engineered steel building and roofing; and to remove and replace purlins and eave struts.

C-42 Roofing, C-44 Sheet metal, C-48 Structural steel, or C-68MI Prefabricated metal buildings classification is required to remove and replace roofing on a wood framed roof structure;

C-44 Sheet metal or C-44a Gutters classification is required to remove/replace and add gutters and downspouts;

C-33 Painting and decorating classification is required to paint new purlins;

C-42 Roofing classification is required to install flashing, counter-flashing, metal edging, and splash guard; provided that it is related to the roofing work; and

C-42 Roofing, C-44 Sheet metal, or C-68MI Prefabricated metal building classification is required to install non-motorized prefabricated roof vents.

Hawaiian Telcom Hawaiian Telcom requests a determination on whether a license is required to install a fall protection system on their building. Information provided by Hawaiian Telcom showed the installation of a permanent fall protection system. Recommendation: A C-31 Masonry or C-48 Structural steel contractor’s license is required to install a permanent fall protection system on a building. City and County of Honolulu The City and County of Honolulu (“C&C”) requests a determination on whether the C-68MI Prefabricated metal buildings contractor may install clear span covered structures. The clear span covered structures will be prefabricated by the manufacturer and the Hawaii licensed contractor will perform the site installation work. At the Board’s January 17, 2014 meeting, the C&C had asked for the Board’s determination on this project, and at that time the Board determined that the “B” General Building or C-48 Structural steel license was required. The C&C is now asking whether the C-68MI Prefabricated metal building license is also allowed to do this work.


Arnold Wong of the Ironworkers Local 625 stated that the C-48 Structural steel license is required because it is a steel structure. Recommendation: The “B” General Building, C-48 Structural steel, or a C-68MI Prefabricated metal building contractor’s license is required to install temporary clear span covered structures. Austin Mauch Austin Mauch requests a determination on whether he can build a 700 square foot building that will be used as a certified kitchen as part of an agricultural processing operation under an owner-builder permit. This is not a retail location that will be visited by the public, but the proposed structure is to be used for commercial purposes. It is a small family operation that will make food products to be sold elsewhere. Recommendation: The above project does not qualify for an owner-builder permit as owner-builder permits are limited to residential or farm buildings or structures and does not include buildings or structures that are used for commercial purposes. Gramercy Group Inc. Gramercy Group Inc. requests a determination on whether they can perform developing exploratory digging for human remains with its C-24 Building, moving and wrecking contractor’s license. Developing exploratory digging would involve using small machinery to dig up material. The material that is dug up will be placed in piles and someone will sift through this material for human remains. Recommendation: The “A” General Engineering or C-17 Excavating, grading and trenching contractor’s license is required to perform exploratory digging for human remains. Derek Furukawa Mr. Furukawa requests determination on the license required to perform Enduracrete concrete floor polishing, and to apply Vinylshield, a clear coat for vinyl flooring. This item will be deferred until additional information is received to make a determination. After discussion, it was moved by Mr. Kamai, seconded by Mr. Suehiro, and unanimously carried to approve the above scope recommendations.


Committee Reports: 1. Examination Committee: Guy Akasaki, Chairperson The Contractors Examination Summary for February 2014 was distributed

in the Board’s agenda packet.

3. Legislation Committee: Peter H. M. Lee, Chairperson Mr. Lee reported on the following bills: HR 63/HCR 88 and SR 42/SCR 89 – These resolutions are encouraging the Board to reconsider its October 18, 2013 Board’s Final Order in the DC 50 case, and follow legislative intent and the Hawaii Supreme Court’s ruling that the “incidental and supplemental” exception for specialty contractors to complete work for which they are unlicensed is very limited in scope. HR 80/HCR 109 – These resolutions are urging the use of Hawaii-based union contractors and workers for state correctional facility construction or renovation projects. Arnold Wong of the Ironworkers Local 625 stated they are supporting the resolutions. These resolutions were heard yesterday and passed. H.B. No. 570 – This bill enhances penalties when an elderly person is targeted (maximum fine increased from $10,000 to $20,000). The Board testified in support. This bill crossed over to the Senate where the Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection (“CPN”) held a hearing on March 13, 2014 and passed the bill, unamended. S.B. No. 2475 (H.B. No. 2583) – These bills propose to clarify that a licensed contractor who aids and abets an unlicensed contractor may be subject to additional discipline by the Board. The Board testified in support. S.B. No. 2475 crossed over to the House where the Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce (“CPC”) held a hearing on March 12, 2014. At its decision making on March 19, 2014, CPC passed the bill, unamended. HR 92/HCR 127 and SR 69 – These resolutions are requesting the Governor to issue an Executive Order requiring State agencies, boards, and commissions to post meeting minutes on the website of the agency, board, or commission within 30 days after the meeting.

Executive Session: At 12:15 p.m., it was moved by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Suehiro, 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 12:34 p.m., it was moved by Mr. Suehiro, seconded by Mr. Lee, and


Mr. Lee stated that the Board opposes HR 63/HCR 88and SR 42/SCR

89. The Board believes that there is confusion and a misunderstanding of the Board’s Final Order (“BFO”) in the DC 50 case as the resolutions inaccurately convey that the Board determined that any work that represents less than 50% of the project would qualify as “incidental and supplemental” work. The cost or percentage is only one factor the Board considers when determining whether work is “incidental and supplemental”

The Board proposes to clarify its October 18, 2013 BFO by explaining its analysis when reviewing inquiries pertaining to “incidental and supplemental” work. When making determinations on whether work is considered “incidental and supplemental”, the Board also considers the “nexus” factor, which is whether the work is subordinate to, directly related to, and necessary for the completion of the work of greater importance that is within the scope of the licensee’s license. Thus, both factors or components have to be satisfied in order for work to be considered “incidental and supplemental”. Cost or percentage alone is not enough.

Chairperson Lau stated that historically, the Board has not considered

49% of the project as the benchmark in determining whether work is “incidental and supplemental”. The key is the “nexus” factor above. In applying the “nexus” factor above, the Board considers the cost, extent of work, number of man hours, amount of materials involved, proximity of the other specialty contracting work to the primary work, life safety, and the plans and specifications, and then determines whether the other specialty contracting work represents less than 50% of the project.

Chairperson Lau asked DAG Tam to further explain the Board’s position.

DAG Tam explained that the Board generally begins its review by looking at the work involved, and determining the primary work of the project. Once that is identified, the Board determines what license is required to act as the prime contractor. Next, the Board reviews the other work to determine if it is subordinate to, directly related to, and necessary for the completion of the work that is within the scope of the prime contractor’s license. If the answer is “yes”, then the Board looks at the cost and percentage of the other specialty contracting work. If the answer is “no”, then the work is not “incidental and supplemental”, and the cost or percentage is irrelevant (no matter how small it is). The Board only looks


at the information presented to them and determinations are made on a case-by-case basis.

Chairperson Lau volunteered to draft a flow chart or summary of the

Board’s process to determine when work is “incidental and supplemental” to help bring clarity to the BFO. The Board could not recall any prior cases that were close to the 49% that is being complained about.

HR 80/HCR 109 are not related to licensing and thus, the Board takes no

position on the resolutions. It was then moved by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Suehiro, and

unanimously carried to approve the Board’s position of the above measures.

4. Rules Committee: Randall B. C. Lau, Chairperson None. 5. Investigation Committee: Randall B. C. Lau, Chairperson None. 8. Applications Committee: Daryl Suehiro, Chairperson

New Business: 1. Request for Change in Business Status. SC-1 Aurelio G. Ader, Jr., RME JR Built LLC Licensed: “B” General Building Request: Reactivate Recommend: Approval subject to $15,000 bond SC-2 Ronald Akina, Sr., RME Teck Incorporated (Additional classification) Licensed: C-3 Asphalt paving & surfacing C-31a Cement concrete Request: Reactivate Recommend: Approval SC-3 Hilario B. Basug (Individual) Licensed: C-49 Swimming pool Request: Reactivate Recommend: Approval subject to $18,000 bond


SC-4 Corrpro Companies Inc. Ryan G. Ell, RME Licensed: “A” General Engineering Request: Reactivate Recommend: Deferral SC-5 Ron R. Dalmacio, RME Ron Electric LLC Licensed: C-13 Electrical Request: Dual status (Ron D. Electrical LLC) Recommend: Approval subject to $9,000 bond SC-6 Linda F. Goldstein, RME Ameron Hawaii LLC Licensed: “A” General Engineering Request: Dual status (Ameron International Corporation) Recommend: Approval subject to $25,000 bond SC-7 Edward C. Hausman, RME Bamboo Living Inc. Licensed: “B” General Building Request: Reactivate Recommend: Approval SC-8 Ricky D. Hore, RME (CONDITIONAL) Titan Industries LLC (Additional classification) Licensed: C-40 Refrigeration C-52 Ventilating & air conditioning Request: Reactivate Recommend: Approval SC-9 Akos Horvath, RME Pro Tower LLC (Additional classification) Licensed: C-68TN Communication

tower Request: Dual status (Titan Communication Specialist LLC) Recommend: Approval

SC-10 Chad H. Kawamoto, RME (CONDITIONAL) Nihi Construction LLC Licensed: C-37 Plumbing Request: Reactivate Recommend: Approval subject to $10,000 bond


SC-11 Milen G. Kosev, RME Delta Mechanical Inc. Licensed: C-52 Ventilating & air conditioning Request: Reactivate Recommend: Approval SC-12 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: Denial SC-13 John L. Myhre (Individual) Licensed: “B” General Building Request: Reactivate Recommend: Approval SC-14 Nui Inc. Edwin W. K. Lum, RME Michael E. Lum, RME Licensed: “B” General Building C-5 Cabinet, millwork, & Carpentry remodeling & repairs Request: Reactivate Recommend: Approval subject to $5,000 bond SC-15 Charles L. Rapoza (Individual) Licensed: “B” General Building C-32 Ornamental, guardrail & fencing C-44a Gutters C-56 Welding Request: Reactivate Recommend: Deferral SC-16 Ron’s Concrete Specialists Ltd. John D. Mainaaupo, Jr., RME Licensed: C-3 Asphalt paving & surfacing C-31a Cement concrete Request: Reactivate Recommend: Approval


SC-17 Kevin L. Shillings, RME XCEL Erectors Inc. Licensed: C-68TP Power station cooling tower Request: Dual status (SPX Cooling Technologies Inc.) Recommend: Approval SC-18 J. Soriano Construction Inc.

Jerry Soriano, RME Licensed: “B” General Building Request: Reactivate Recommend: Deferral SC-19 James R. Steele (Individual) Licensed: C-17 Excavating, grading & trenching C-37 Plumbing Request: RME to sole Recommend: Deferral SC-20 Pono C. Young, RME Ace Plumbing & Repairs LLC Licensed: C-37 Plumbing Request: Dual status (Pono C. Young) Recommend: Approval It was moved by Mr. Kagawa, seconded by Mr. Polischeck, and

unanimously carried to approve the above recommendations.

2. Request for Waiver of Bond Requirement. None Applications Approve applications, subject to all requirements except A: examinations. 1. AC Positive Electric LLC Alvin Chung, RME C-13 Electrical 2. Ace Plumbing & Repairs LLC Pono C. Young, RME (Dual status – Pono C. C-37 Plumbing Young)


3. Aloha Construction Services Inc. Ivan B. Silva, RME C-17 Excavating, grading & trenching C-24 Building, moving & wrecking Bond: $9,000 4. Ameron Hawaii LLC Linda F. Goldstein, RME (Dual status – Ameron “A” General Engineering International Corporation) Bond: $25,000 5. B and K AC and Refrigeration Services Inc. William D. S. Bettis, RME C-40 Refrigeration 6. Bamboo Living Inc. Edward C. Hausman, RME (Reactivate) “B” General Building 7. Best Plumbing & Electric LLC Jong Il Cha, RME Kenny C. H. Bae, RME C-13 Electrical (Kenny Bae) C-37 Plumbing (Jong Il Cha) 8. Commercial Electric Inc. (Additional classification) Charles F. Scharfenstein, RME “A” General Engineering 9. Jack Dyson Electric LLC Jack L. Dyson, RME C-13 Electrical 10. eRealty Construction and Management Hawaii Inc. Chris A. Molinar, RME “B” General Building 11. Hawaii Partition Systems Inc. Michael L. Spanne, RME C-12 Drywall 12. Heartwood Pacific LLC (Additional classification) Scott G. Gaston, RME “A” General Engineering


13. Hooked On Construction LLC Jamie R. Brents, RME C-5 Cabinet, millwork, & carpentry remodeling & repairs C-51 Tile “B” General Building (defer) 14. IAP World Services Inc. Timothy J. Hawks, RME C-13 Electrical 15. JBL Electric Inc. Lixin Zheng, RME C-13 Electrical 16. JR Built LLC Aurelio G. Ader, Jr., RME (Reactivate) “B” General Building Bond: $15,000 17. Chris Johnson Builder LLC Christopher E. Johnson, RME “B” General Building 18. KLC Design & Build General Contractor LLC Kimberly T. Lawrence, RME “B” General Building 19. Kaupulehu Builders LLC Danny E. Richter, RME “B” General Building Bond: $7,000 20. Kevin’s Refrigeration & A/C Services LLC Kevin Y. Lou, RME C-40 Refrigeration C-52 Ventilating & air conditioning 21. McCarthy Brothers Inc. Joseph D. McCarthy, RME “B” General Building Bond: $20,000 22. Mokulua Woodworking Ltd. (Additional classification) Nathan R. Deluze, RME C-31 Masonry


23. Dean S. H. Pak Incorporated (Additional classification) Dean S. H. Pak, RME C-68TN Communication tower 24. Penhall Company (Additional classification) Joseph P. Morello, RME C-19 Asbestos 25. Pro Tower LLC (Additional classification) Akos Horvath, RME (Dual status – Titan C-68TN Communication tower Communication Specialist LLC) 26. Greg Putman Construction Inc. Greg A. Putman, RME “B” General Building 27. Ron Electric LLC Ron R. Dalmacio, RME (Dual status – Ron D. C-13 Electrical Electrical LLC) Bond: $9,000 28. SPX Cooling Technologies Inc. Kevin L. Shillings, RME (Dual status – Xcel C-68TP Power station cooling tower Erectors Inc.) 29. STS Plumbing Inc. Steve L. Silva, RME C-37 Plumbing 30. Synergy Electrical Solutions LLC Robert J. Berg, RME C-13 Electrical 31. XCEL Erectors Inc. Kevin L. Shillings, RME C-68TP Power station cooling tower 32. Yamamoto Electrical Services LLC Scott M. Yamamoto, RME C-13 Electrical It was moved by Mr. Kagawa, seconded by Mr. Polischeck, and

unanimously carried to approve items A-1 through A-32 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. Alternative Air Conditioning LLC Jaison J. Lee, RME C-52 Ventilating & air conditioning 2. Arborscapes Services LLC JDLondon Aweau, RME C-27 Landscaping 3. Michael V. Bechtel, RME Warrior Contracting LLC “A” General Engineering 4. Belfor Environmental Inc. Frank P. French, RME C-19 Asbestos 5. John C. Blake, RME (Additional classification) Helix Electric Inc. C-62 Pole & line 6. CTR Carpentry LLC Richard S. Johnston, RME “B” General Building 7. C2C Solar LLC Mark Mench, RME “B” General Building 8. Arthur B. Caudle (Individual) C-13 Electrical 9. Cherry Woodworks Kauai LLC Stanley G. Cherry, RME C-5 Cabinet, millwork, & carpentry remodeling & repairs 10. Robert J. Clements (Individual) C-42 Roofing 11. Da Kine Rockfall Inc. Spencer B. Ingraham, RME “A” General Engineering C-68RL Rockfall mitigation Bond: $23,000


12. Daktronics Inc. Seth T. Hansen, RME C-14 Sign C-13 Electrical (withdraw)

13. Thomas A. Fodor, RME Granite Construction Co. “A” General Engineering “B” General Building (withdraw) 14. George K. Hedemann (Individual) C-32 Ornamental, guardrail & fencing C-56 Welding (defer) 15. Highly Skilled Help LLC (Additional classification) William R. Lebus, RME “B” General Building 16. ISO Panels Inc. Louis C. Watts, RME C-2 Mechanical insulation 17. J. S. Elevator LLC Jared I. Shibata, RME C-16 Elevator 18. Juan D. Gonzalez Jimenez (Individual) C-12 Drywall 19. Christopher M. Kershner (Individual) C-33 Painting & decorating 20. Dong Peng Li (Individual) “B” General Building 21. William C. Loeffler Construction Inc. (Additional classification) William C. Loeffler, RME C-31b Stone masonry C-41 Reinforcing steel (defer) 22. John D. Mainaaupo, Jr., RME Ron’s Concrete Specialists Ltd. (Reactivate) C-3 Asphalt paving & surfacing C-31a Cement concrete


23. Maui Custom Woodworks Inc. Jason A. Lewis, RME C-5 Cabinet, millwork, & carpentry remodeling & repairs Bond: $45,000 24. Merrell Bros. Inc. Timothy J. Stewart, RME C-17 Excavating, grading & trenching 25. Randal M. Merrick (Individual) “B” General Building C-17 Excavating, grading & trenching C-43 Sewer, sewage disposal, drain, & pipe laying 26. Modular Space Corporation Dean A. Bartley, RME “B” General Building Bond: $13,000 27. Paul B. Molina, RME (Additional classification) Molina Engineering Ltd. “B” General Building 28. Sione F. Moniati, RME Big Island Windows Inc. C-22 Glazing & tinting 29. Erik J. Nelson, RME The Sonshine Solar Corp. C-13 Electrical 30. Tiep H. Nguyen (Individual) (Additional classification) C-48 Structural steel C-56 Welding 31. Nihi Construction LLC (CONDITIONAL) Chad H. Kawamoto, RME (Reactivate) C-37 Plumbing Bond: $10,000 32. O & J Golf Construction Inc. Oscar G. Sandoval, RME C-27 Landscaping


33. P and D Acosta LLC Perfecto I. Acosta, RME “B” General Building 34. Pacific Concrete Cutting & Cooling Inc. (Additional classification) Julie Anne Simonton, RME “A” General Engineering 35. Pacific International Electric Company Inc. (Additional classification) Garry M. White, Jr., RME C-63 High voltage electrical 36. R&C Enterprises LLC Robert K. Pilato, RME C-42 Roofing 37. Juan M. Rodriguez-Arrollo (Individual) C-31 Masonry 38. Michael D. Scheller, RME Islandwide Solar LLC C-13 Electrical 39. Kent K. Simmons, Jr. (Individual) C-13 Electrical 40. Skanska USA Civil West California District Inc. Michael S. Aparicio, RME “A” General Engineering 41. Skyline Steel Inc. dba Skyline Solar Inc. Rick L. Dancer, RME C-48 Structural steel 42. Petar Stoyanov, RME (Additional classification) Delta Mechanical Inc. “B” General Building C-52 Ventilating & air conditioning

43. Sullivan International Group Inc. Guomeng Chen, RME C-5 Cabinet, millwork, & carpentry remodeling & repairs “A” General Engineering (deny) “B” General Building (deny) Bond: $1,000,000

44. Western Tile & Marble Contractors Inc.


Michael J. Wagness, RME C-31b Stone masonry C-51 Tile 45. Christopher C. Woytus, RME IES Residential Inc. C-13 Electrical It was moved by Mr. Kagawa, seconded by Mr. Polischeck, and

unanimously carried to approve items B-1 through B-45 as recommended by the Applications Committee, subject to all requirements for licensure including examinations.

Applications Withdraw applications; previously deferred. C:

1. Daktronics Inc. Seth T. Hansen, RME C-13 Electrical C-14 Sign (approve)

2. Thomas A. Fodor, RME Granite Construction Co. “B” General Building “A” General Engineering (approve) 3. RHI US Ltd. Michael E. Linck, RME C-31c Refractory Applications Deny applications; failure to show requisite experience and/or D: failure to show good reputation for honesty, truthfulness, financial integrity and fair dealing.

1. Access Tiles LLC Mladena Y. Yankova Kukin, RME C-51 Tile 2. Jason K. Ahuna (Individual) C-5 Cabinet, millwork, & carpentry remodeling & repairs 3. BLR Building & Remodeling Steven R. Lequire, RME (Additional classification C-6 Carpentry framing & dual status – Dumore C-21 Flooring Construction & C-51 Tile Remodeling LLC)


4. Cool Tech Refrigeration LLC Allen K. Mahuka, Jr., RME C-52 Ventilating & air conditioning C-40 Refrigeration (approve 9/13) 5. Jason Dagenhardt (Individual) C-17 Excavating, grading & trenching C-37a Sewer & drain line C-43 Sewer, sewage disposal, drain, & pipe laying 6. Brandon E. Dawson, RME Dawson Builders Inc. “B” General Building C-22 Glazing & tinting C-5 Cabinet, millwork, & carpentry remodeling & repairs (approve 1/14)

7. Diede Construction Inc. (Additional classification) Steven L. Diede, RME C-33 Painting & decorating C-41 Reinforcing steel

8. E & S Construction Engineers Inc. David R. Spencer, RME C-37 Plumbing C-52 Ventilating & air conditioning

9. Hawaiian Electric Co. Inc. (Additional classification) Antonio B. Lazaro, RME C-37 Plumbing

10. Enersol LLC Chad M. Christopher, RME C-60 Solar power systems C-13 Electrical (deny 10/13) 11. Joel A. Paleracio, RME (Additional classification) Pacific Blue Construction LLC C-42 Roofing C-31 Masonry (approve 9/13)


12. Performance Systems Inc. (Additional classification) Matthew K. Nawahine, RME C-14 Sign C-31e Concrete cutting, drilling, sawing, coring, & pressure grouting C-33b Taping C-42a Aluminum & other metal shingles C-44 Sheet metal C-37e Treatment & pumping facilities (approve 2/14) 13. Sullivan International Group Inc. Guomeng Chen, RME “A” General Engineering “B” General Building C-5 Cabinet, millwork, & carpentry remodeling & repairs (approve) 14. Silakivai L. Sunia (Individual) (Additional classification) C-27 Landscaping C-31 Masonry (deny 9/13)

It was moved by Mr. Kagawa, seconded by Mr. Polischeck, and unanimously carried to deny applications D-1 through D-14 as recommended by the Applications Committee.

Applications Defer applications; for further investigation or request for additional E: documentation. 1. Daniel Aiu, RME Solarcity Corporation C-13 Electrical 2. All-Kine Roofing LLC Alin D. Guting, RME C-42 Roofing 3. All Roofing & Maintenance Company Inc. Michael W. Tory, RME C-33 Painting & decorating C-44 Sheet metal “B” General Building (approve 2/14) C-42 Roofing (approve 2/14) C-44a Gutters (approve 2/14) C-55 Waterproofing (approve 2/14)


4. Glenn G. Armstrong, RME Home Remedies General Construction LLC “B” General Building 5. Artistic Floors LLC Chad F. Bond, RME C-21 Flooring 6. Arcenino C. M. Balcita, Jr., RME Sonoda Plumbing Inc. C-37 Plumbing

7. Barnum Mechanical Inc. Thomas A. Barnum, RME “A” General Engineering

8. Joven D. Bautista (Individual) C-37 Plumbing 9. Big Island Coastal Contracting LLC Mathias P. Cuison, RME C-31 Masonry C-41 Reinforcing steel C-42 Roofing C-48 Structural steel “B” General Building (approve 11/13) 10. Big Island Electrical Service LLC (Additional classification) Gilbert J. Aguinaldo, RME C-31 Masonry C-3 Asphalt paving & surfacing

(approve 11/13) C-9 Cesspool (approve 11/13)

11. Blue Mountain Mechanical Inc. Steven M. Watson, RME “B” General Building

12. Brilliant Construction Inc. Benny Lee, RME “B” General Building 13. Brittain Construction LLC Kenneth R. Brittain, RME “B” General Building


14. Daniel N. Bugriyev (Individual) C-33 Painting & decorating

15. CAA Construction LLC Tony S. Shi, RME “B” General Building 16. Christopher W. Caliedo, RME Confluence Corporation C-40 Refrigeration C-52 Ventilating & air conditioning C-56 Welding 17. Can Do 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 18. Kaleo L. Chandler (Individual) (Additional classification) C-27 Landscaping 19. Chevron U. S. A. Inc. (Additional classification) David S. Potter, RME “A” General Engineering 20. William J. Clark (Individual) (Additional classification) C-57 Well 21. Colorado Structures Inc. Joseph J. Hall, RME “B” General Building 22. Cook Coatings Inc. Charles Woodard, RME C-42 Roofing 23. Joseph M. Cortez (Individual) (Additional classification) “B” General Building 24. Cynthia R. Crain, RME Big Island Mechanical & Construction LLC “B” General Building


25. David E. K. Davenport, RME (Additional classification) IPR Inc. “A” General Engineering 26. Nathan K. DeMattos, RME Kahe Construction LLC C-51 Tile “B” General Building (approve 10/13) 27. Mack L. Driesel, Jr. (Individual) C-51 Tile 28. Drywall and Commercial Systems by Charlie LLC Charles E. Hallford, Sr., RME C-1 Acoustical & insulation C-6 Carpentry framing C-12 Drywall C-33 Painting & decorating “B” General Building (withdraw 2/14) 29. Bruce L. Eskaran (Individual) C-31 Masonry

30. Lisiate L. Fainga (Individual) C-27 Landscaping C-31 Masonry

31. Nafetalai Finau (Individual) C-27 Landscaping C-31 Masonry 32. Jay Fraser (Individual) C-33 Painting & decorating 33. David M. Freitas, RME Commercial Shelving Inc. “B” General Building C-33 Painting & decorating C-48 Structural steel 34. Fu Long Construction Inc. (Additional classification) Fu Xiang He, RME C-42 Roofing

35. GC Construction and Remodeling LLC Ryan K. Clarke, RME “B” General Building


36. John G. Garcia (Individual) “B” General Building 37. J. P. Gergen Company Inc. Joseph P. Gergen, RME “B” General Building 38. HKOR Inc. Rufus J. Nobrega, Jr., RME C-13 Electrical 39. HMC Hawaii Contracting LLC Kendall G. Phinney, RME “B” General Building 40. Xu Yuan He (Individual) “B” General Building 41. George K. Hedemann (Individual) C-56 Welding C-32 Ornamental, guardrail & fencing (approve) 42. High Performance Drywall LLC Cesar Franco, RME C-12 Drywall 43. Hooked On Construction LLC Jamie R. Brents, RME “B” General Building C-5 Cabinet, millwork, & carpentry remodeling & repairs (approve) C-51 Tile (approve) 44. International Controls Systems Inc. (Additional classification) Jason M. Robertson, RME C-5 Cabinet, millwork, & carpentry remodeling & repairs 45. Island Concrete George K. Tafuna, RME C-31 Masonry 46. KLK Plumbing & A/C LLC Eugene P. Lapina, RME C-37 Plumbing C-52 Ventilating & air conditioning


47. Danny Ko (Individual) “B” General Building 48. The Kohala Center Inc. Cody M. Dwight, RME C-32 Ornamental, guardrail & fencing 49. Lei Floor and Window Coverings Inc. John D. Burkett, RME C-7 Carpet laying C-21 Flooring C-51 Tile 50. Yong X. Li (Individual) C-31 Masonry “B” General Building (approve 11/13) 51. William C. Loeffler Construction Inc. (Additional classification) William C. Loeffler, RME C-41 Reinforcing steel C-31b Stone masonry (approve) 52. Edmund Lowell LLC Dan L. Curnow, RME C-13 Electrical 53. Victor M. Lugo (Individual) C-5 Cabinet, millwork, & carpentry remodeling & repairs 54. Larry L. Luis, III (Individual) (Additional classification) “B” General Building C-31c Refractory C-42g Roof coatings C-55 Waterproofing 55. Bing Li Luo (Individual) “B” General Building 56. Michael D. Lyman, RME Lyman Electric, Inc. C-62 Pole & line 57. M B Coatings Inc. Michael V. Bartle, RME C-33 Painting & decorating


58. MC Painting Michael C. Lewis, RME C-33 Painting & decorating 59. Mainscape Fishers LLC Charles K. McCord, RME C-27 Landscaping 60. Makakoa Contracting Services Corporation Shawn M. Faulstick, RME “B” General Building 61. Holika Manupule (Individual) “B” General Building 62. Roderick A. Martin (Individual) C-13 Electrical 63. Phillip R. McIntosh, RME Alternate Energy Inc. C-13 Electrical 64. Darren E. Mertz (Individual) C-49b Hot tub & pool C-51a Cultured marble 65. Jeffrey T. Miller, RME Ali’i Mechanical Contractors LLC C-37 Plumbing “A” General Engineering (2/14) 66. Stanley W. Mugleston (Individual) C-13 Electrical 67. Nor-Cal Pipeline Services David A. Jaeger, RME “A” General Engineering 68. North American Roofing Services Inc. Benjamin T. Schultz, RME C-42 Roofing 69. Oneroof Energy Inc. (Additional classification) Nicholas D. Watson, RME C-13 Electrical C-60 Solar power systems


70. Pacific Asphalt & Maintenance Inc. (Additional classification) Gregory J. Cabanas, RME “A” General Engineering 71. Pacific Bid Services Inc. Nathaniel K. Ward, RME C-27 Landscaping 72. Pacific Decorative Concrete Inc. David C. Stratton, RME C-33 Painting & decorating 73. Pacific Floor Solutions Inc. Lessie W. Walston, RME C-21 Flooring C-51 Tile 74. Pacific Vista Development LLC (Additional classification) Tommy Chuklanov, RME C-33 Painting & decorating 75. Parsons Steel Erectors Inc. Jeffrey D. Lang, RME C-48 Structural steel 76. Performance Electric and Maintenance LLC Dale L. Kanekoa, RME C-13 Electrical 77. Phoenix International Holdings Inc. Jon Winsley, RME “A” General Engineering 78. Reid Portmann (Individual) C-51 Tile 79. Precision Fiber Optics Inc. Joseph M. Custer, RME C-15b Telecommunications 80. Pro Installations Inc. Peter D. Williams, RME C-51 Tile 81. Mark A. Racine, RME (Additional classification) HHB & Associates LLC “A” General Engineering


82. Refrigeration Systems Construction and Service Company Inc. Theodore D. Motes, RME C-40 Refrigeration 83. Ricker Thermline Inc. Jason D. Ricker, RME “B” General Building 84. Rixey Company Inc. Henry A. Rixey, RME “B” General Building 85. SL Construction LLC Song Lin Zhang, RME “B” General Building C-33 Painting & decorating 86. Mark A. Sampaio, RME Heide & Cook LLC C-40 Refrigeration 87. Delfin F. Sanidad (Individual) “B” General Building 88. Marc H. Simmons, RME Kiewit Infrastructure West Co. “A” General Engineering “B” General Building 89. Randall V. Sirois (Individual) (Additional classification) C-44b Awnings & patio cover “A” General Engineering (approve 1/14) 90. Solar Specialty Group Inc. Thomas F. Hall, RME “B” General Building C-13 Electrical 91. Stan’s Solar & Electrical LLC Stanley P. Dillon, RME C-13 Electrical 92. Stogsdill Tile Co. Vernon W. Birkes, RME C-51 Tile


93. Michael C. Swenson, RME Integrity Roofing Services Ltd. C-42 Roofing 94. Swinerton Builders (Additional classification) George Ehara, RME C-60 Solar power systems 95. Mansueto G. Tagata (Individual) C-52 Ventilating & air conditioning 96. Michael B. Tanaka, RME R&I Construction Inc. “A” General Engineering 97. Trojan Technologies Joel E. Sinn, RME “B” General building C-7 Carpet laying (approve 6/13) (Reactivate) C-21 Flooring (approve 6/13) (Reactivate) 98. Mark A. Tullier, Jr. (Individual) C-13 Electrical 99. USA Shade & Fabric Structures Inc. Mark A. Davis, RME “B” General Building 100. United GLI Inc. Anthony J. Cunzio, RME C-27 Landscaping 101. Esau Vakameilalo, Jr. (Individual) C-31 Masonry 102. Valley Well Drilling LLC (Additional classification) Martin T. Guilmette, RME C-17 Excavating, grading & trenching 103. Cole D. Vettraino, RME G&C Fab-Con LLC “B” General Building 104. Vinco Inc. Steven A. Anderson, RME “B” General Building


105. Charles A. Walker II (Individual) C-13 Electrical

106. Western Industrial Contractors Inc. Russell J. Martinez, RME John C. Yeh, RME “A” General Engineering (R. Martinez) C-13 Electrical (J. Yeh) 107. Natahsha L. Willes, RME Kama’aina Flooring LLC (Additional classification) C-7 Carpet laying (Kama’aina Flooring LLC) C-21 Flooring 108. Kevin H. Wilson (Individual) C-17 Excavating, grading & trenching 109. Kip T. Woodrum, RME Network Power Solutions Inc. C-13 Electrical

It was moved by Mr. Kagawa, seconded by Mr. Polischeck, and unanimously carried to accept the recommendations made by the Applications Committee on items E-1 through E-109.

Owner-Builder Exemption Applications a. Joy Painter b. Kevin Reiswig c. Sandra L. Ramsey & Barbara A. Hauser d. Dean Guida and Brent Argovitz e. Steven Charles Stein f. Harry Miura Executive Session: At 12:41 p.m., it was moved by Mr. Suehiro, seconded by Mr. Kagawa,


At 12:50 p.m., it was moved by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Suehiro, and



After discussion, it was moved by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Suehiro, and unanimously carried to approve Harry Miura’s owner-builder exemption application.

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

carried to approve all other owner-builder exemption applications above (a, c, d, e) and to deny Mr. Reiswig’s application as not enough information was provided to document an unforeseen hardship.

The agenda was taken out of order and continued with “7. Conditional

License Report”.

7. Conditional License Report: Charlene L.K. Tamanaha, Executive Officer a. Ricky D. Hore, RME (Reactivate) Titan Industries LLC C-40 Refrigeration C-52 Ventilating & air conditioning

Executive Session: At 12:51 p.m., it was moved by Mr. Suehiro, seconded by Mr. Kamai, and


At 1:20 p.m., it was moved by Mr. Kamai, seconded by Mr. Suehiro, and


After discussion, it was moved by Mr. Suehiro, seconded by Mr. Mochida, and unanimously carried to issue Mr. Hore a conditional license in the C-40 and C-52 classifications subject to the receipt of a letter from Titan Industries LLC verifying that Mr. Hore will be a salaried employee and the amount he will be earning each month, and him complying with the following conditions: (1) submitting quarterly updates on the status of all debts until such time the amounts are paid and evidence is provided to the Board;, (2) submit a loan modification on his outstanding mortgage within one calendar year; and (3) the conditional license is valid only while he remains an employee of Titan Industries, LLC.

b. Stan’s Solar & Electrical LLC Stanley P. Dillon, RME C-13 Electrical


c. Nihi Construction LLC Chad H. Kawamoto, RME C-37 Plumbing

Executive Session: At 1:21 p.m., it was moved by Mr. Polischeck, seconded by Mr. Suehiro,


At 1:24 p.m., it was moved by Mr. Suehiro, seconded by Mr. Kagawa, and


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

Mr. Polischeck, and unanimously carried to approve Stan’s Solar & Electrical LLC/Stanley P. Dillon, RME, and Nihi Construction LLC/Chad H. Kawamoto, RME for conditional licenses, subject to quarterly updates on the status of all debts until such time the accounts are paid and evidence is provided to the Board.

The agenda continued with the remaining Applications Committee Report. 8. Applications Committee: Daryl Suehiro, Chairperson a. Robert K. Pilato, RME R & C Enterprises LLC C-42 Roofing b. Trojan Technologies Joel Sinn, RME “B” General Building C-7 Carpet laying (approve 6/13) (Reactivate) C-21 Flooring (approve 6/13) (Reactivate) Executive Session: At 1:25 p.m., it was moved by Mr. Polischeck, seconded by Mr. Suehiro,



At 1:32 p.m., it was moved by Mr. Kagawa, seconded by Mr. Suehiro, 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. Polischeck, seconded by

Mr. Kagawa, and unanimously carried to approve Mr. Pilato and R & C Enterprises LLC’s applications for licensure in the C-42 classification, and to not accept the altered Parent Guaranty submitted by Trojan Technologies LLC.

Correspondence: None. Other Business: None. Industry Concerns: None. Next Meeting: Friday, April 25, 2014 Adjournment: There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at

1:33 p.m. Reviewed and approved by: Taken and recorded by: /s/ Candace Ito /s/ Jan Shimizu Candace Ito Jan Shimizu Executive Officer Secretary 4/24/14 [ X ] Minutes approved as is. [ ] Minutes approved with changes. See minutes of .

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