Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors

The meeting included discussions on a request for a second license, recognition of service for a board member, and the nomination of a board representative to the Alabama Trades Council Board. An update on the Electrical Board was provided, along with an advertising update noting the success of the Spectrum Reach campaign. The board approved bonuses for HACR employees assisting with the Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors operations and considered a special merit raise for the Executive Director. Investigative Committee recommendations regarding disciplinary actions were reviewed and approved. Education Committee recommendations, including approvals for new courses and instructors, were accepted. The Second Quarter FY 2025 Financial Report was presented, and the ratification of new certified contractors was approved, along with the approval to pay expenses.

The meeting included a dedication to the memory of Chairman Bret Warren. The board addressed requests for second licenses, an electrical board update, and the election of new officers. They set the 2026 board meeting dates and amended a previous vote to expend funds for employee bonuses related to assistance with the Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors Operations. The board also approved a raise and special merit bonus for the Executive Director. Furthermore, the Investigative Committee presented disciplinary action recommendations, and the Education Committee presented general recommendations, including new providers, courses, instructors, and non-traditional requests. The Fourth Quarter FY 2025 financial report was presented, new certified contractors were ratified, and the approval to pay expenses was granted.

The meeting included discussions on requests for second licenses, agency reports, and a review of the Sunset Report. The Investigative Committee presented recommendations, including disciplinary actions and consent/settlement agreements. The Education Committee's recommendations were accepted, covering new courses, instructors, and non-traditional CE requests. The Second Quarter 2023 Financial Report was reviewed, and the ratification of new contractors was approved, along with the approval to pay expenses.

The meeting included the election of new officers for 2024, setting the meeting dates for 2024, and a discussion regarding the authority for the Executive Director to authorize reciprocity with the South Carolina Contractors Board. The board also addressed investigative committee recommendations, including disciplinary actions, and reviewed the Education Committee's general recommendations. Additionally, the Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Report was presented, along with the Executive Director's performance appraisal and a proposed pay increase. The ratification of new certified contractors and approval to pay expenses were also on the agenda.

The meeting included discussions and approvals for second license requests, an apprentice rule update, and an overview of the Governor's Executive Order and legislation. The Investigative Committee presented recommendations leading to the approval of disciplinary actions for probable cause and past actions, including consent and settlement agreements. The Education Committee's recommendations included approvals for new courses and instructors. The board ratified new certified contractors, approved the payment of travel expenses, and reviewed the first quarter financial report.