Scott M. Ausbrooks

The Board conducted hearings resulting in disciplinary action against Doug Riley, d/b/a Advanced Roofing Systems, for violations related to school and restaurant projects. Riley was ordered to pay a total civil penalty of $5061.00. Additionally, the Board ordered that a cease and desist order be issued, an injunction filed, and requested that the prosecuting attorney review filing criminal charges. Riley is restricted from bidding on projects over $20,000.00 without proper licensing and bonding. The document also lists numerous settlement agreements with various entities, including monetary penalties and specific conditions for compliance, such as the reduction of a fine for Carl Gene King DBA - King's Roofing upon obtaining a license within 90 days.

The Board addressed disciplinary actions and settlement agreements. In one case, Daniel Rooney, d/b/a M.R Construction, was unanimously ordered to pay a total civil penalty of $7,200.00 for violations of Act 150 and Act 162, and must refrain from bidding on or performing work on projects exceeding $20,000.00 until properly licensed and bonded. Additionally, a series of settlement agreements were listed for various entities, detailing agreed-upon penalty amounts, some of which were reduced contingent upon adherence to terms such as no further violations for a specified period or upgrading license classifications.

The meeting included discussions and approvals of financial reports for fiscal years 2025 and 2026, monthly license activity reports, license renewal reports, manufacturer & distributor license renewal summaries, and voluntary license surrender reports. Updates were provided on investigations into title issues, unlicensed dealers, warranty disputes, and advertising complaints. Legal briefings covered updates on various cases, including Gentry Chevrolet vs. General Motors, AMVC vs. Icon of Hot Springs/Golf Cart Elite, and Bradford Marine & ATV vs. BRP US Inc. The commission also addressed a voluntary license surrender agreement and a complaint against White River ATV for selling regulated motor vehicles without a renewed license. Updates were given on the Automotive Technologist Education Grant Program, and approval was granted for updates to Enterprise Licensing and Permits (ELP) franchise auto and franchise cycle license applications.

The Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board held hearings and made findings of fact regarding multiple cases. The board addressed violations of Act 150 and Act 162 as amended, imposing civil penalties on Miller Plastering and Concrete Company, Inc., Pasco Air Systems, Inc., and Billy Williams, d/b/a Billy Williams Masonry. Each entity was required to pay civil penalties and refrain from bidding on or performing work exceeding $20,000.00 until properly licensed and bonded.

The Arkansas Residential Contractors Committee held hearings and issued orders against Phillip Hefner, Felipe Osorio, Dan Curtwright D/B/A D C Construction, Dustin Henderson, and Tyler Malott D/B/A Malott Roofing for violations. Each was ordered to pay civil penalties and cease and desist from performing work as a residential contractor until licensed. Settlement agreements were reached with Woodlife, Inc., Billy Howard Young, Jr., C3 Consulting, Inc, Chris Luenemann DBA - Luenemann Flooring, and Larry Brian Turner DBA - Turner Properties, involving reduced penalties contingent upon no further violations.