Richard Forren

The meeting addressed proposed rule changes, with discussions on public comments and board responses. Key topics included seal security, theft, and flexible sealing options. Revisions to the Registration Rule (2CSR1) and the fee rule (2CSR3) were reviewed and approved, with considerations for eliminating the "standard of care" definition, corrections to HSW subjects, amendments to "responsible control," and legal citation corrections. Guidance on the correct use of seals and signatures was suggested for the website and handbook.

The meeting included discussions on disciplinary and complaint matters, including an architect's reciprocal application with discipline and an inquiry into a building failure. The board discussed possible rule changes related to the Governor's Executive Orders and responses to questions for the NCARB Licensing Tool. They also considered comments for NCARB's proposed changes to AXP and emails offering plan stamping services. The board reviewed action items regarding registration, financial reports, and new business, including the Sunset Extension of Registration and Fee Rules and the NCARB Annual Business Meeting. Informational items such as a legislative summary and an intern session were also presented.

The meeting addressed disciplinary and complaint matters, including follow-ups on CE/Audit issues for Charles Beamish and John Sheehan. The board approved a consent agreement for D. Ronald Brasher. An inquiry into a building failure was discussed, along with potential unlicensed practice by a registered professional engineer. The board also reviewed applications for registration, financial reports, and new business items such as Governor's Executive Orders and a new platform for the board website and data storage. Updates were provided on sunset extension requests for board rules and the handbook for code officials. Informational items included authorization requests for business names and discussions on agricultural buildings.

The meeting focused on a potential disciplinary matter, leading to an executive session with counsel. The board reviewed a renewal application and an application for reciprocal registration from an architect. Consequently, the board voted to deny the renewal of the architect's West Virginia license, citing violations of specific WV Rules. The Assistant Attorney General was instructed to seek an informal disposition of the case, subject to board approval, should the architect appeal the renewal denial. The board also recommended notifying NCARB of the architect's responses to discipline questions on the uniform application for architect registration.

The meeting included updates on rules revisions passed by the legislature and signed by the Governor, as well as a review of website updates and future development. The board discussed reciprocal applications, reinstatements, and administrative items such as P-Card logs, travel forms, and financial reports. Additionally, the executive director reported on recent training and licensing boards association meetings, and the board addressed follow-up questions from a recently registered architect and a complaint.