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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, February 24, 2012 Place: King Kalakaua Conference Room, King Kalakaua Building Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs 335 Merchant Street, 1st Flr., Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 Present: Neal Arita, Chairperson

Guy Akasaki, Member John E. K. Dill, Member William Kamai, Member Peter Lee, Member Aldon Mochida, Member John Polischeck, Jr., Member Denny R. Sadowski, Member

Verna Oda, Executive Officer Charlene L.K. Tamanaha, Executive Officer Rodney J. Tam, Deputy Attorney General Jan Shimizu, Secretary Excused: Randall B. C. Lau, Vice Chairperson

Anacleto “Joey” Alcantara, Jr., Member Harold Martin, Member Daryl Suehiro, Member

Gerald Yamada, Member Guests: Kenneth Law, Constrx Ltd.

Mark Hummel, Eco Pacific Insulators LLC Mei Sheng Qu Fuxiang Wang Margaret Castillejos Xan Chen, J.J.A. Electric & Kold-Draft LLC Alex Chan, J.J.A. Electric & Kold-Draft LLC Alex Bresslauer Mark Harmer, Harmer Radio & Electronics Inc. Danford Kaeo, Shredco Kip Woodrum, Network Power Solutions, Inc. Alfred C. Melvin, Network Power Solutions, Inc. William Oliver II, Ala Pu’eo Construction Incorporated Tory J. Kossman, Ala Pu’eo Construction Incorporated Christian Siania, Tri-Poly Electric LLC Arnold Wong, Ironworkers Local 625

Lorna Woo, IUPAT DC50 Gary B. K. T. Lee, Contractors Recovery Fund Attorney Call to Order: There being a quorum present, Chairperson Arita called the meeting to order

at 8:35 a.m.

Contractors License Board Minutes of the February 24, 2012 Meeting 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. Kamai, seconded by Mr. Lee, and unanimously carried to

approve the meeting minutes and executive session minutes of January 20, 2012, as circulated.

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

to approve the following amendments to the agenda: Delete from Appearances

b. Alwayne S. Acuna, RME Artistic Painting LLC “B” General Building C-33 Painting & decorating Add to Appearances

f. Kip T. Woodrum, RME Network Power Solutions, Inc. C-13 Electric g. Margaret S. Castillejos (Individual) (Additional classification) C-33 Painting & decorating C-51 Tile h. Mark B. Hummel, RME (Additional classification Eco Pacific Insulators LLC & dual status – Mark B. C-1 Acoustical & insulation Hummel) i. Mei Sheng Qu (Individual) (Additional classification) C-37 Plumbing j. Mark Harmer, RME Harmer Radio & Electronics Inc. C-15 Electronic systems k. Fu Xiang Wang (Individual) C-13 Electrical l. Danford M. Kaeo, RME (Additional classification Shredco LLC & dual status – DMK “A” General Engineering Welding Service LLC) “B” General Building C-27b Tree trimming & removal m. William L. Oliver, II, RME (Additional classification) Ala Pu’eo Construction Incorporated “B” General Building

Contractors License Board Minutes of the February 24, 2012 Meeting n. Kenneth C. Law, RME (Additional classification) Constrx Ltd. C-22 Glazing & tinting Delete “c. Francisco Chavez (Individual)” from “7. Conditional License

Report”. Chapter 91, HRS, Chairperson Arita called for a recess from the Board’s meeting at Adjudicatory 8:36 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 Contractors Licenses of Hirayama Brothers Electric, Inc., and Melva S. Hirayama and James W. Hirayama; CLB 2009-298-L and CLB 2009-333-L

RICO received a complaint alleging that Hirayama Brothers Electric, Inc., Melva Hirayama, and James Hirayama (“Respondents”) failed to comply with the one-to-one ratio of licensed electricians to non-licensed electrical workers on a project.

The Board discussed the settlement agreement in which Respondents,

who do not admit to violating any law or rule, agree to pay, jointly and severally, a fine in the amount of $5,000.00

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

2. Board’s Final Orders

a. In the Matter of the Contractor’s Licenses of Three Point

Restoration, Inc., doing business as 3 Point Restoration Hawaii, Inc., also doing business as 3 Point Restoration Hawaii; Edward J. DeMattos; CLB 2007-210-L

An administrative hearing was held for the above case with Mr. DeMattos, RME of Three Point Restoration, Inc. (“3 Point”) appearing pro se. 3 Point failed to appear. The Hearings Officer found that 3 Point and the RME violated the Board’s laws and rules, among them non-disclosure of lien rights, not providing a written contract, RME failing to supervise and be on the job site, failing to comply with trade standards, and unlicensed activity. The Hearings Officer recommended that Respondent 3 Point’s license be revoked and Respondent DeMattos be required to pay a $2,000.00 fine.

Contractors License Board Minutes of the February 24, 2012 Meeting After discussion, it was moved by Mr. Mochida, seconded by Mr. Lee,

and unanimously carried to approve the Hearings Officer’s recommended order as the Board’s Final Order in the above case.

b. In the Matter of the Contractor’s Licenses of Tevita S. Lauaki

aka Joe Lauaki and Uilani’s Custom Masonry & Design aka Stonecrete Hawaii Contractors LLC; CLB 2009-385-L

An administrative hearing was held for the above case and the hearings officer found that Tevita S. Lauaki, RME of Uilani’s Custom Masonry & Design LLC aka Stonecrete Hawaii Contractors LLC (“Respondents”), violated the Board’s laws and rules, among them failing to disclose and provide written notice to the Board of default judgments obtained against them, failure to disclose lien rights, and failure to comply with the terms of the contract with the homeowner. The Hearings Officer recommended that Respondents’ licenses be revoked, that Respondents pay restitution to the homeowner in the amount of $5,750.00, and pay a fine in the amount of $5,000.00 within 60 days of the Board’s Final Order. After discussion, it was moved by Mr. Akasaki, seconded by Mr. Mochida, and unanimously carried to approve the Hearings Officer’s recommended order as the 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 Arita announced that the Board was reconvening to its open meeting at 8:40 a.m.

Appearances Before the Board: . a. Alex J. Bresslauer (Individual) C-21 Flooring C-51 Tile Executive At 8:41 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Kamai, seconded by Mr. Mochida, and Session: 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 8:48 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Mochida, seconded by Mr. Lee, 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. Mochida, seconded by Mr. Dill, and

unanimously carried to defer Mr. Bresslauer’s application for licensure in the C-21 and C-51 classifications pending submittal of separate lists of additional projects.

Contractors License Board Minutes of the February 24, 2012 Meeting c. Fernando G. Aguirre, RME (Additional classification) Creative Builders Maui LLC “B” General Building Executive At 8:49 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Kamai, and Session: unanimously carried to enter into Executive Session pursuant to HRS section


At 9:02 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Mochida, seconded by Mr. Lee, and


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

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

d. Xan Chen, RME (Additional classification) J. J. A. Electric & Kold-Draft LLC C-52 Ventilating and air conditioning Executive At 9:03 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Lee seconded by Mr. Dill, and Session: unanimously carried to enter into Executive Session pursuant to HRS section


At 9:10 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Dill, seconded by Mr. Lee, 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. Dill, seconded by Mr. Lee, and

unanimously carried to defer Mr. Chen’s application for licensure in the C-52 classification pending submittal of additional projects.

f. Kip T. Woodrum, RME Network Power Solutions, Inc. C-13 Electrical Executive At 9:12 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Kamai, and Session: unanimously carried to enter into Executive Session pursuant to HRS section


Contractors License Board Minutes of the February 24, 2012 Meeting At 9:36 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Mochida, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, and


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

and unanimously carried to defer Mr. Woodrum’s application pending submittal of additional C-13 projects.

g. Margaret S. Castillejos (Individual) (Additional classification) C-33 Painting & decorating C-51 Tile Executive At 9:39 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Lee, and Session: unanimously carried to enter into Executive Session pursuant to HRS section


At 9:50 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Mochida, seconded by Mr. Dill, and


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

unanimously carried to approve Ms. Castillejos’ application for licensure in the C-33 and C-51 classifications.

h. Mark B. Hummel, RME (Additional classification & Eco Pacific Insulators LLC dual status – Mark B. Hummel) C-1 Acoustical & insulation Executive At 9:51 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Akasaki, seconded by Mr. Polischeck, and Session: unanimously carried to enter into Executive Session pursuant to HRS section


At 10:19 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Dill, seconded by Mr. Akasaki, and


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

unanimously carried to approve Mr. Hummel’s application for licensure in the C-1 classification.

Recess: Chairperson Arita called for a short recess at 10:20 a.m. The Board reconvened at 10:28 a.m.

Contractors License Board Minutes of the February 24, 2012 Meeting 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 At 10:29 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Akasaki, and Session: 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 10:45 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Kamai, seconded by Mr. Lee, and


The agenda continued with “Appearances Before the Board”. Appearances Before the Board: i. Mei Sheng Qu (Individual) (Additional classification) C-37 Plumbing Executive At 10:46 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Mochida, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, and Session: unanimously carried to enter into Executive Session pursuant to HRS section


At 11:00 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Dill, seconded by Mr. Akasaki, and


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

unanimously carried to deny Mr. Qu’s application for licensure in the C-37 classification. Mr. Qu was informed that he can hire someone licensed

in the C-37 classification to be his RME and gain experience while working under him or her.

j. Mark Harmer, RME Harmer Radio & Electronics Inc. C-15 Electronic systems Executive At 11:02 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Dill, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, and Session: unanimously carried to enter into Executive Session pursuant to HRS section


Contractors License Board Minutes of the February 24, 2012 Meeting At 11:10 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Dill, seconded by Mr. Akasaki, and


After discussion, it was moved by Mr. Dill, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, and

unanimously carried to approve Mr. Harmer’s application for licensure in the C-15 classification.

Executive Officer Tamanaha explained that the contractor’s license allows him

to contract or bid for work and if his employees will be performing the actual wiring work, they will need to be licensed in the electrical journey workers specialty classification (“EJS”) under HRS chapter 448E. Mr. Harmer stated that he is in the process of applying for the EJS.

k. Fu Xiang Wang (Individual) C-13 Electrical Executive At 11:15 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Kamai, and Session: unanimously carried to enter into Executive Session pursuant to HRS section


At 11:28 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Mochida, seconded by Mr. Dill, and


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

unanimously carried to defer Mr. Wang’s application for licensure in the C-13 classification pending submitted of additional C-13 projects.

l. Danford M. Kaeo, RME (Additional classification & dual Shredco LLC status – DMK Welding Service “A” General Engineering LLC) “B” General Building C-27b Tree trimming & removal

Mr. Kaeo was not present. m. William L. Oliver, II, RME (Additional classification) Ala Pu’eo Construction Incorporated “B” General Building Executive At 11:29 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Mochida, seconded by Mr. Lee, and Session: unanimously carried to enter into Executive Session pursuant to HRS section


Contractors License Board Minutes of the February 24, 2012 Meeting At 11:40 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Dill, seconded by Mr. Akasaki, and


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

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

n. Kenneth C. Law, RME (Additional classification) Constrx Ltd. C-22 Glazing & tinting Executive At 11:41 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Lee, and Session: unanimously carried to enter into Executive Session pursuant to HRS section


At 11:50 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Dill, seconded by Mr. Kamai, and


After discussion, it was moved by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Kamai, and

unanimously carried to defer Mr. Law’s application for licensure in the C-22 classification pending submittal of additional projects.

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. (Appearance) Christian P. Siania, RME Tri-Poly Electric LLC C-13 Electrical

Executive At 11:51 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Akasaki, and Session: unanimously carried to enter into Executive Session pursuant to HRS section


At 12:10 p.m., it was moved by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Dill, and


Contractors License Board Minutes of the February 24, 2012 Meeting After discussion, it was moved by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Dill, and

carried to deny Mr. Siania’s request to remove the conditions and convert his conditional license to an unconditional status.

b. Tyrone J. Takahashi, RME (Reactivate) Solarcity Corporation C-13 Electrical Executive At 12:11 p.m., it was moved by Mr. Mochida, seconded by Mr. Kamai, and Session: unanimously carried to enter into Executive Session pursuant to HRS section


At 12:14 p.m., it was moved by Mr. Dill, seconded by Mr. Akasaki, and


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

carried to approve Mr. Takahashi’s request for a conditional license, subject to the submittal of semi-annual updates on the Bank of America account and an annual credit report.

The agenda was taken out of order and continued with “Committee Reports”. Committee Reports: 1. Examination Committee: Guy Akasaki, Chairperson The Examination Summary for January 2012 was distributed in the Board’s

packet.

3. Legislation Committee: Denny Sadowski, Chairperson

Mr. Sadowski and Executive Officer Oda presented a summary of the

following bills: HB No. 1897 - This bill limits incidental work to one-half percent of the

contract value and has not been scheduled for a hearing. HB No. 1898/SB No. 236 – These bills change the composition of the

Board to six contractors, four non-contractors, and three “exclusive representatives of collective bargaining units”. Senate Bill 236 is scheduled for a hearing on February 28, 2012, and the Board will be submitting testimony in opposition to this bill.

HB No. 1969, HD1 – This bill creates a new section in the Board’s

laws regarding performance bonds and retainage on all projects. It

Contractors License Board Minutes of the February 24, 2012 Meeting

also amends HRS chapters 103 and 507. This bill was heard by CPC/JUD on February 22, 2012, and passed unamended.

HB No. 2748 – This bill licenses AC pipefitters, fire sprinkler

technicians, and solar technicians under the Board of Electricians and Plumbers. It prohibits owner-builders from doing this work and requires the one-to-one ratio of licensed workers. This bill was referred to the Finance Committee.

HB No. 1295 – This is the task force bill which was heard on February

22, 2012, and passed with amendments. 4. Rules Committee:

Randall B. C. Lau, Chairperson

None. 5. Investigation Committee: Neal Arita, Chairperson None. 6. Scope of Activity Committee: Gerald Yamada, Chairperson

Utility Partners of America Utility Partners of America requests determination on whether a license is required to replace registers on water meters with radio read registers. The work does not involve opening or touching the water supply system. If the register and the MIU do not have in-line connectors, wire ends may need to be spliced together. Recommendation: A contractor’s license is not required to replace the registers on water meters, provided that no electrical work is performed.

Waahila Construction, Inc. Waahila Construction, Inc. requests confirmation that digging 12” footings for

concrete slabs may be performed under the C-31a Cement concrete classification.

Recommendation: The digging of 12-inch footings for concrete slabs is

incidental and supplemental to the C-31a license, and the C-17 Excavating, grading and trenching license is not required.

County of Maui The County of Maui requests determination on the license required to install

piping and appurtenances for fire hydrant systems, including installation of piping, valves, reaction blocks, and hydrants, and related trenching and backfilling.

Contractors License Board Minutes of the February 24, 2012 Meeting Recommendation: The “A” General Engineering or C-43 Sewer, sewage

disposal, drain, and pipe laying license is required to install piping and appurtenances for fire hydrant systems, including installation of piping, valves, reaction blocks, and hydrants; and related trenching and backfilling. The C-37 Plumbing contractor may install this work if it is within the property lines.

Nations Roof LLC Nations Roof LLC requests determination on the license required to install

metal racking systems for solar panels. The racking will be installed before the solar panels are on site or any electricity is provided for the solar assembly. They are also re-roofing that area.

Recommendation: Installation of the metal racking system is incidental and

supplemental to the C-42 Roofing license classification on the above project. After discussion, it was moved by Mr. Dill, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, and

unanimously carried to approve the above scope recommendations.

8. Applications Committee: Daryl Suehiro, Chairperson

Mr. Suehiro presented the Applications Committee report:

New 1. Request for Change in Business Status: Business: SC-1 Benett J. Bolek, RME Hoku Solar Inc. (Additional classification) Licensed: “B” General Building Request: Reactivate Recommend: Approval SC-2 Steve Chon, RME

Salvador R. Orozco (Individual) (Additional classification) Licensed: C-13 Electrical C-62 Pole & line Request: Reactivate Recommend: Approval SC-3 Cynthia P. Fukunaga, RME Communication Consulting Services Inc. Licensed: C-15 Electronic systems Request: Reactivate Recommend: Approval SC-4 Mark B. Hummel, RME (Additional classification) Eco Pacific Insulators LLC Licensed: C-1 Acoustical & insulation Request: Dual status (Mark B. Hummel) Recommend: Approval

Contractors License Board Minutes of the February 24, 2012 Meeting SC-5 Danford M. Kaeo, RME (Additional classification) Shredco LLC Licensed: “A” General Engineering “B” General Building C-27b Tree trimming & removal Request: Dual status (DMK Welding Service LLC) Recommend: Deferral SC-6 Reno K. Lau, RME Oahu Air Conditioning Service Inc. Licensed: C-40 Refrigeration Request: Reactivate Recommend: Approval SC-7 Jason H. Lum, RME DEP/APB JV LLC (Additional classification) Licensed: C-13 Electrical Request: Dual status (American Piping & Boiler Co.) Recommend: Approval SC-8 Jeffrey J. Masters (Individual) Licensed: “B” General Building Request: Reactivate Recommend: Approval SC-9 Ricky H. Miyamoto, RME In Line Flooring Inc. Licensed: C-7 Carpet laying C-21 Flooring C-51 Tile Request: Dual status (In Line Flooring LLC) Recommend: Approval SC-10 Narito Sheetmetal & Mechanical Corporation Lance C. Narito, RME (Additional classification) Licensed: “B” General Building Request: Reactivate Recommend: Withdraw SC-11 Christian Renz, RME Pacific Aina Management LLC Licensed: C-27 Landscaping Request: Dual status (Christian Renz) Recommend: Approval subject to $12,000 bond

Contractors License Board Minutes of the February 24, 2012 Meeting SC-12 William J. Robison, RME National Commercial Builders Inc. Licensed: “B” General Building Request: Reactivate Recommend: Deferral SC-13 Tyrone J. Takahashi, RME (Conditional) Solarcity Corporation Licensed: C-13 Electrical Request: Reactivate Recommend: Approval SC-14 Kenneth C. Wood, RME Kenwood Pacific Construction LLC Licensed: “B” General Building Request: Dual status (Kenwood Construction LLC) Recommend: Deferral SC-15 Charles A. Wooten, Jr., RME Roof Service Hawaii Inc. Licensed: C-42 Roofing Request: Reactivate Recommend: Approval It was moved by Mr. Mochida, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, and unanimously

carried to approve the above recommendations.

2. Request for Waiver of Bond Requirement WB-1 Bowman Connectivity Solutions Inc. David R. Yokoi, RME Licensed: C-15b Telecommunications Request: Waiver of $24,000 bond Recommend: Approval WB-2 Da Kine Painters LLC Frank D. Heller, RME Licensed: C-33 Painting & decorating Request: Waiver of $8,000 bond Recommend: Denial WB-3 ECM Builders & Consulting LLC Edward E. Meixsell, RME Licensed: “B” General Building Request: Waiver of $10,000 bond Recommend: Lower to $8,000 bond

Contractors License Board Minutes of the February 24, 2012 Meeting WB-4 Hook Line and Sinker LLC Kevin T. Perry, RME Licensed: “B” General Building Request: Waiver of $25,000 bond Recommend: Lower to $21,000 bond The Applications Committee reviewed the financial statements and

documentation provided, and makes the above recommendations. It was moved by Mr. Mochida, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, and unanimously

carried to approve the request for waiver of bond in item WB-1, denial of bond in item WB-2, and lowering of bond in items WB-3 and WB-4.

Applications Approve applications, subject to all requirements except examinations. A: 1. AC & R Services Inc. Robert G. Dawson, RME C-40 Refrigeration C-52 Ventilating & air conditioning 2. ATTCO Entertainment LLC Daniel K. Anderson, RME C-25 Institutional & commercial equipment Bond: $10,000 3. All Flooring LLC Patrick Von, RME C-7 Carpet laying C-21 Flooring C-51 Tile 4. Auco Construction Inc. Shannon K. Au, RME “B” General Building Bond: $21,000 5. Choice Fence Inc. Robert J. Sabatini, RME C-14 Sign C-32 Ornamental, guardrail & fencing 6. Clark’s Quality Roofing Inc. Carl R. Clark, RME C-42 Roofing 7. Columbia Stone Inc. Michael A. Twiss, RME C-51 Tile

Contractors License Board Minutes of the February 24, 2012 Meeting 8. DEP/APB JV LLC (Additional classification) Jason H. Lum, RME (Dual status – American C-13 Electrical Piping & Boiler Co.) 9. Dickinson General Contracting LLC Tyler Dickinson, RME “B” General Building 10. Robert E. Durand, RME Salvador R. Orozco (Individual) “B” General Building 11. D. L. Falk Construction Inc. Gregory Schmidt, RME “B” General Building 12. Greenwave Solutions Inc. (Additional classification) Dennet M. Azuma, RME “A” General Engineering C-31 Masonry C-41 Reinforcing steel 13. Hoku Solar Inc. (Additional classification) Benett J. Bolek, RME (Reactivate) “B” General Building 14. In Line Flooring Inc. Ricky H. Miyamoto, RME (Dual status – In Line C-7 Carpet laying Flooring LLC) C-21 Flooring C-51 Tile 15. JB Construction LLC John G. Braum, RME “B” General Building C-13 Electrical Bond: $10,000 16. John Bean Technologies Corporation Brian D. DeRoche, RME C-25 Institutional & commercial equipment C-48a Steel door 17. LPJ Construction Inc. (Additional classification) Peter P. Malbog, Jr., RME C-1 Acoustical & insulation C-36 Plastering

Contractors License Board Minutes of the February 24, 2012 Meeting 18. My Plumber Hawaii Inc. Robert A. Davis, RME C-37 Plumbing Bond: $25,000 19. Salvador R. Orozco (Individual) (Additional classification) Steve Chon, RME (Reactivate) C-13 Electrical C-62 Pole & line 20. Pacific Aina Management LLC Christian Renz, RME (Dual status – Christian C-27 Landscaping Renz) Bond: $12,000 21. Relo Maui LLC Sueji Kanemoto, RME Richard A. Lopes, Jr. “A” General Engineering (Lopes) “B” General Building (Kanemoto & Lopes) C-3 Asphalt paving & surfacing (Kanemoto) C-9 Cesspool (Kanemoto) C-17 Excavating, grading & trenching (Kanemoto) C-31 Masonry (Kanemoto) C-33 Painting & decorating (Kanemoto & Lopes) C-36 Plastering (Kanemoto) C-42 Roofing (Kanemoto & Lopes) C-51 Tile (Kanemoto) C-57 Well (Lopes) Bond: $5,000 22. Roof Service Hawaii Inc. Charles A. Wooten, Jr., RME (Reactivate) C-42 Roofing 23. Shinco Construction LLC (Additional classification) Kyung Chul Shin, RME C-33 Painting & decorating 24. Super Sky Products Enterprises LLC James E. Roesing, RME C-22 Glazing & tinting 25. Tropical Wholesale Inc. (Additional classification) Thomas P. Goodbody, IV, RME C-13 Electrical

It was moved by Mr. Mochida, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, and unanimously carried to approve items A-1 through A-25 as recommended by the Applications Committee subject to all requirements for licensure excluding examinations.

Contractors License Board Minutes of the February 24, 2012 Meeting Applications Approve applications; subject to all requirements including B: examinations in Parts I and II, except as otherwise noted. 1. AAA Roofers Hawaii LLC Benjamin R. Mamuad, RME C-42 Roofing 2. Aina 1 Plumbing LLC Kealohamakua J. Emmsley, RME C-37 Plumbing 3. Jeremiah K. Augustine (Individual) C-13 Electrical Bond: $8,000 4. Bassett Construction Inc. Erik B. Loft, RME C-44 Sheet metal Bond: $10,000 5. Keawe H. D. Bray, RME Security Alarm Shop Inc. C-15a Fire & burglar alarm 6. Regis F. Brun (Individual) C-13 Electrical 7. Jesse M. Callender (Individual) “B” General Building 8. Margaret S. Castillejos (Individual) (Additional classification) C-33 Painting & decorating C-51 Tile 9. Joel K. C. Ching, RME Security Alarm Shop Inc. C-15a Fire & burglar alarm 10. J. Chivers (Individual) “B” General Building 11. Scott A. Clark, RME Longhouse Development LLC “B” General Building 12. Shawn R. Collins (Individual) C-37 Plumbing Bond: $10,000 13. Comspec Engineering LLC Greg Y. Matsui, RME C-15b Telecommunications

Contractors License Board Minutes of the February 24, 2012 Meeting 14. Creative Builders Maui LLC (Additional classification) Fernando G. Aguirre, RME “B” General Building 15. Discount Tile and Marble Victor Koshkaryan, RME C-51 Tile Bond: $36,000 16. Eco Pacific Insulators LLC Mark B. Hummel, RME (Additional classification C-1 Acoustical & insulation & dual status – Mark B.

Hummel) 17. Viliami S. Fangupo (Individual) C-31 Masonry Bond: $5,000 18. William K. Fong, RME Maui Master Builders Inc. “A” General Engineering “B” General Building 19. Freedom Builders and Maintenance LLC Rene A. Figueredo, RME “A” General Engineering “B” General Building (approve 9/11) 20. William C. Fritzlan (Individual) (Additional classification) “B” General Building Bond: $17,000 21. Brian Funasaki Painting LLC Brian M. Funasaki, RME C-33 Painting & decorating 22. Antonio L. Galang, Jr. (Individual) C-27 Landscaping 23. Jamie K. Hagio (Individual) C-37 Plumbing Bond: $7,000 24. Harmer Radio & Electronics Inc. Mark Harmer, RME C-15 Electronic systems 25. Haskell Corporation dba F. M. Haskell Corporation Evan M. Haskill, RME “A” General Engineering

Contractors License Board Minutes of the February 24, 2012 Meeting 26. Shelton P. J. Higa, RME (Additional classification) SAH Inc. C-37 Plumbing 27. IES Residential Inc. William B. Crist, Jr., RME C-13 Electrical 28. Island Wide A/C Service LLC (Additional classification) Gregory A. Lee, RME “B” General Building 29. Islandwide Solar LLC (Additional classification) Jerzy Poprawa, RME C-60 Solar power systems C-13 Electrical (defer) 30. Keanu K. Kuna (Individual) “B” General Building 31. Lawrence M. Locher (Individual) “B” General Building 32. Selafina Mafileo (Individual) C-27b Tree trimming & removal C-27 Landscaping (deny) 33. Maxum Construction of Hawaii LLC (Additional classification) Howard N. Luyt, RME “A” General Engineering 34. Jose Ramon E. Mendez (Individual) C-5 Cabinet, millwork, & carpentry remodeling & repairs Bond: $11,000 35. Corey I. Miyasato, RME Watts Constructors LLC “A” General Engineering “B” General Building C-48 Structural steel (defer) 36. Oliver J. Montano (Individual) “B” General Building 37. Morgan Constructors LLC Millard D. Morgan, Jr., RME “B” General Building 38. Arturo M. Niro (Individual) C-13 Electrical

Contractors License Board Minutes of the February 24, 2012 Meeting 39. Pacific Islands Group LLC (Additional classification) Dennis P. Swart, RME C-60 Solar power systems 40. Pacific Northern Environmental Corp. (Additional classification) Adam C. Hamer, RME C-13 Electrical 41. Pacific Pump & Power Inc. Jeremy P. Leonard, RME C-43 Sewer, sewage disposal, drain, & pipe laying 42. Cris R. Patao, RME (Additional classification) Williams Hawaii Inc. C-49 Swimming pool 43. Porter Construction Inc. (Additional classification) Nash E. Johnson, RME C-33 Painting & decorating C-42 Roofing C-55 Waterproofing 44. R & I Construction Inc. (Additional classification) Randall Wong, RME C-21 Flooring 45. R5 Fencing LLC Joshua A. Rand, RME C-32a Ornamental, guardrail & fencing 46. RPM Remodeling LLC Glen M. Yoshikane, RME “B” General Building C-5 Cabinet, millwork, & carpentry remodeling & repairs (approve 6/11) 47. Tom Rectenwald Construction Inc. Aaron T. Rectenwald, RME “B” General Building 48. Ryan A. Sakamoto, RME Security Alarm Shop Inc. C-15a Fire & burglar alarm 49. Abraham S. Samuel, RME Geothermal Resource Group Inc. C-57 Well

Contractors License Board Minutes of the February 24, 2012 Meeting 50. Sapigao Construction Inc. (Additional classification) Francisco B. Sapigao, Jr., RME C-7 Carpet laying C-42 Roofing C-44 Sheet metal 51. Todd L. Setters (Individual) C-5 Cabinet, millwork, & carpentry remodeling & repairs Bond: $10,000 52. M. Shiroma Painting Co. Inc. (Additional classification) Glenn H. Shiroma, RME C-55 Waterproofing 53. Shoreline Acoustics LLC Taylor L. Denton, RME C-1 Acoustical & insulation 54. Robert D. Smith (Individual) C-42 Roofing Bond: $24,000 55. Lee A. Snow, RME Watts Constructors LLC “A” General Engineering “B” General Building 56. Solar Rayes Services LLC Thomas Raye, RME C-13 Electrical C-52 Ventilating & air conditioning C-40 Refrigeration (withdraw 10/11) C-60 Solar power systems (withdraw 10/11) C-61 Solar energy systems (withdraw 10/11) Bond: $5,000 57. Stellar Energy GP Inc. Michael W. Raspolich, RME “A” General Engineering Bond: $1,000,000 58. Thermal Engineering International (USA) Inc. Earl M. Proud, RME C-4 Boiler, hot-water heating & steam fitting

Contractors License Board Minutes of the February 24, 2012 Meeting 59. Thermasource Inc. David M. Wetherbee, RME C-57 Well It was moved by Mr. Mochida, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, and unanimously

carried to approve items B-1 through B-59 as recommended by the Applications Committee, subject to all requirements for licensure including examinations.

Applications Withdraw applications; previously deferred. C: None. 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. Jung Hoon Ahn (Individual) “B” General Building C-5 Cabinet, millwork, & carpentry remodeling & repairs (qualifies)

2. Wyatt E. Apple, RME Trane U. S. Inc. “B” General Building 3. Clean Sewer Lines Hawaii Incorporated (Additional classification) Jonathan M. Madsen, RME C-5 Cabinet, millwork, & carpentry remodeling & repairs 4. Alexander L. Denoyer, RME Kirkland Construction RLLP “A” General Engineering 5. Brett P. Gontarek (Individual) C-5 Cabinet, millwork, & carpentry remodeling & repairs 6. Dean A. Huhane (Individual) “B” General Building 7. E. F. Johnson Company John W. Matthes, RME C-15 Electronic systems 8. Koa Systems Hawaii LLP Joey J. Kau, RME C-15a Fire & burglar alarm 9. Isaac C. Lopes (Individual) “B” General Building

Contractors License Board Minutes of the February 24, 2012 Meeting 10. Selafina Mafileo (Individual) C-27 Landscaping C-27b Tree trimming & removal

(approval) 11. Mei Sheng Qu (Individual) (Additional classification) C-37 Plumbing 12. R & L Ohana Insulation Inc. (Additional classification) Ronald G. Labanon, Jr., RME C-1 Acoustical & insulation 13. Peter P. Schillinger, RME Apcompower Inc. “A” General Engineering C-4 Boiler, hot-water heating & steam fitting (approve 11/11) It was moved by Mr. Mochida, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, and unanimously

carried to deny applications D-1 through D-13 as recommended by the Applications Committee.

Applications Defer applications; for further investigation or request for additional E: documentation. 1. Paulino A. Abad (Individual) C-31 Masonry C-33 Painting & decorating C-36 Plastering C-51 Tile “B” General Building (approve 10/11) 2. Action Roofing Hawaii LLC Bobby-Jay K. Anderson, RME C-42 Roofing C-44 Sheet metal C-55 Waterproofing 3. Ala Pu’eo Construction Incorporated William L. Oliver, II, RME (Additional classification) “B” General Building 4. Ansaldo Honolulu JV (Additional classification) Chinnarao Mokkapati, RME “A” General Engineering “B” General Building C-13 Electrical C-15b Telecommunications C-63 High voltage electrical

Contractors License Board Minutes of the February 24, 2012 Meeting 5. Larry J. Arruda, RME Shredco LLC “A” General Engineering 6. Artistic Painting LLC Alwayne S. Acuna, RME “B” General Building C-33 Painting & decorating 7. Douglas K. Awai, Jr. (Individual) (Additional classification) C-41 Reinforcing steel 8. BSE PV LLC Gregory D. Stewart, RME “B” General Building 9. Alan K. Bailey, RME Geothermal Resource Group Inc. C-57 Well 10. Juanito S. Bato (Individual) “B” General Building 11. Richard W. Blackwell, RME Big Island Air Conditioning Inc. C-52 Ventilating & air conditioning 12. Philip E. Blake (Individual) “B” General Building 13. Alex J. Bresslauer (Individual) C-21 Flooring C-51 Tile 14. Lawrence S. Brown, RME URS Energy & Construction Inc. “A” General Engineering “B” General Building 15. Patrick J. Bustamante, RME (Additional classification) Construction Systems Hawaii LLC “B” General Building 16. CSL Construction LLC Bryan M. Akagi, RME “B” General Building C-33 Painting & decorating 17. Francisco Chavez (Individual) C-12 Drywall

Contractors License Board Minutes of the February 24, 2012 Meeting 18. Michael A. Constantine, RME Hoku Solar Inc. C-13 Electrical 19. Constrx Ltd. (Additional classification) Kenneth C. Law, RME C-22 Glazing & tinting 20. Mark H. Cornish, RME Ono Construction LLC C-31 Masonry 21. Roycen K. Dehmer (Individual) “B” General Building 22. Jeremey W. Edwards, RME URS Energy & Construction Inc. “A” General Engineering “B” General Building 23. Empire Renewable Energy LLC Donald A. Herman, RME “B” General Building C-60 Solar power systems 24. Endeavor Telecom Inc. Don W. Armstrong, RME C-15 Electronic systems 25. Henry T. Eurick, III (Individual) C-5b Siding application C-6 Carpentry framing 26. Experience Glass Inc. Abraham W. Van Steenbergen, RME C-22 Glazing & tinting 27. John E. Funk, RME Roto-Rooter Services Company C-37 Plumbing 28. HGR Hawaii General Renovation Inc. Manelich Contreras, RME C-5 Cabinet, millwork, & carpentry remodeling & repairs 29. Hawaiya Technologies Inc. (Additional classification) Mun-Won Chang, RME C-15 Electronic systems C-60 Solar power systems C-61 Solar energy systems

Contractors License Board Minutes of the February 24, 2012 Meeting 30. Martin E. Hearne (Individual) “B” General Building 31. James B. Higgs, RME Kirkland Construction R. L. L. P. “A” General Engineering 32. I Love My Plumber LLC Francis A. Akiona, III, RME C-37 Plumbing 33. Darko Ijacic (Individual) C-13 Electrical 34. Putulanui O. Iketau (Individual) C-31 Masonry 35. Integrity Builders & Associates Inc. Edward A. Padilla, Jr., RME “B” General Building 36. The Intuitive Home LLC Andrew Turner, RME C-13 Electrical 37. Ironwood Construction LLC Cliffton K. Bailey, Sr., RME “B” General Building 38. Island Window Tinting LLC Lance K. Gomes, RME C-22a Glass tinting 39. Islandwide Solar LLC (Additional classification) Jerzy Poprawa, RME C-13 Electrical C-60 Solar power systems (approve) 40. JEK Interiors LLC (Additional classification) Elyser M. Daguio, RME C-1 Acoustical & insulation C-6 Carpentry framing C-33 Painting & decorating C-36 Plastering 41. J. J. A. Electric & Kold-Draft LLC (Additional classification) Xan Chen, RME C-52 Ventilating & air conditioning 42. JM Mechanical LLC (Additional classification) Steven Murri, RME C-37 Plumbing

Contractors License Board Minutes of the February 24, 2012 Meeting 43. Jacobsen Construction Company Inc. (Additional classification) Steven B. Nelson, RME “A” General Engineering C-1 Acoustical & insulation C-33 Painting & decorating C-51 Tile 44. Kekai Construction Group LLC William L. Elaban, RME “B” General Building 45. Kenwood Pacific Construction LLC Kenneth C. Wood, RME (Dual status – Kenwood “B” General Building Construction LLC) 46. Jason K. Lee (Individual) C-12 Drywall C-33a Wall coverings 47. Isaac C. Lima, RME Advanced Protection Network Incorporated C-15 Electronic systems C-15a Fire & burglar alarm (qualifies) 48. Logic Living LLC Kaz J. Jackow, RME C-13 Electrical 49. Ludvik Electric Co. Duff J. Stroumbos, RME C-13 Electrical 50. Dennis L. Manning, RME Pacific Islands Group LLC C-13 Electrical 51. Mears Group Inc. Richard N. Smith, RME “A” General Engineering 52. Michilli Inc. Angelo Michilli, RME “B” General Building 53. Corey I. Miyasato, RME Watts Constructors LLC C-48 Structural steel “A” General Engineering (approve) “B” General Building (approve)

Contractors License Board Minutes of the February 24, 2012 Meeting 54. Modern Flooring LLC Vitaliy A. Bublik, RME C-32a Wood & vinyl fencing 55. Ruben R. Murillo (Individual) “B” General Building 56. National Commercial Builders Inc. William J. Robison, RME (Reactivate) “B” General Building 57. Network Power Solutions Inc. Kip T. Woodrum, RME C-13 Electrical 58. Nicholson LLC (Additional classification) Winton H. Nicholson, RME “A” General Engineering C-23 Gunite C-27 Landscaping C-31 Masonry C-33 Painting & decorating C-36 Plastering C-51 Tile C-52 Ventilating & air conditioning C-55 Waterproofing 59. Novum Structures LLC Thomas C. Dega, RME C-22 Glazing & tinting C-48 Structural steel 60. Ozzy’s Construction Inc. (Additional classification) Osborn K. Naweli, RME “A” General Engineering 61. Pacific Blue Construction LLC (Additional classification) Nathan T. Konishi, RME C-14 Sign C-42 Sign 62. Pacific Carpets Inc. Fred Ferrari, RME C-7 Carpet laying C-21 Flooring C-51 Tile 63. Phillips Contracting LLC (Additional classification) Marcus B. Phillips, RME C-42g Roof coatings

Contractors License Board Minutes of the February 24, 2012 Meeting 64. Quanta Power Generation Inc. James C. Wadley, Jr., RME “B” General Building C-13 Electrical 65. RBK Construction Inc. John E. Neumeister, RME “A” General Engineering 66. R & R Packaging Inc. Russell L. Xanders, RME C-13 Electrical 67. RVC Hawaii LLC (Additional classification) Robert D. Mathews, RME C-17 Excavating, grading & trenching C-37a Sewer & drain line 68. Shahriar Rajaei, RME Adon Construction, Inc. “A” General Engineering 69. Roland A. Reaver (Individual) C-5 Cabinet, millwork, & carpentry remodeling & repairs 70. William Ray Reed (Individual) “B” General Building 71. Royal Bridge Inc. Emmanuel Chrysakis, RME C-33 Painting & decorating C-48 Structural steel 72. Shawn Santos Construction Inc. Shawn A. Santos, RME “B” General Building 73. Benjamin S. Scheinin (Individual) “B” General Building C-51 Tile 74. Ryan K. Scott (Individual) C-7 Carpet laying 75. Set In Stone LLC Oliver A. Schubert, RME C-51 Tile 76. Brent Shaffer, RME Mokulua Woodworking Ltd. “B” General Building

Contractors License Board Minutes of the February 24, 2012 Meeting 77. Jonathan D. Shick, RME Allana Buick & Bers Inc. “B” General Building 78. Shredco LLC Danford M. Kaeo, RME (Additional classification & “A” General Engineering dual status – DMK “B” General Building Welding Service LLC) C-27b Tree trimming & removal 79. Peyton D Siliado, II (Individual) C-37 Plumbing 80. Single-Ply Systems Inc. Nathan J. Cline, RME C-42 Roofing 81. South Pacific Contracting LLC Alan C. Jacobsen, RME C-27 Landscaping 82. Southern Folger Detention Equipment Company LLC Victor M. Wydra, RME C-25 Institutional & commercial equipment 83. Edward J. Stewart, RME Charlie Ware Tile Inc. C-7 Carpet laying C-21 Flooring 84. TMRK Hawaii Inc. (Additional classification) Paul M. Yoshida, RME C-6 Carpentry framing 85. TRC Contracting LLC Ferdinand A. Cardenas, RME “B” General Building C-27 Landscaping 86. Reynaldo U. Tabura (Individual) “B” General Building 87. Thompson Art Studios Inc. Deborah L. Thompson, RME C-33 Painting & decorating 88. Kiki Ting, RME Maui Master Builders Inc. “A” General Engineering “B” General Building

Contractors License Board Minutes of the February 24, 2012 Meeting 89. Wailea Interiors & Remodeling LLC Ronald L. Brown, RME C-5 Cabinet, millwork, & carpentry remodeling & repairs 90. Walsh Construction Company II LLC Randall A. Grubb, RME “A” General Engineering “B” General Building (approve 1/12) 91. Fu Xiang Wang (Individual) C-13 Electrical 92. Charlie Ware Tile Inc. (Additional classification) Charles R. Ware, RME C-7 Carpet laying 93. Waterproofing Contractors Inc. Gail J. Burnham, RME C-31d Tuckpointing & caulking C-55 Waterproofing 94. West Maui Construction LLC (Additional classification) Joshua Dean, RME C-31 Masonry 95. Joe Zhang (Individual) “B” General Building

It was moved by Mr. Mochida, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, and unanimously carried to accept the recommendations made by the Applications Committee on items E-1 through E-95.

Owner-Builder Exemption Applications a. Stephen M. Henriques, Jr. b. David Reisland/Donalda Ulrich-Reisland c. John H. Murray d. Carol Craig

After brief discussion, it was moved by Mr. Dill, seconded by Mr. Akasaki, and unanimously carried to approve the owner-builder exemption applications for all applicants as stated above (a. through d.).

Correspondence: None.

Unfinished Business: None. New Business: None. Other Business: None.

Contractors License Board Minutes of the February 24, 2012 Meeting Industry Concerns: None. Next Meeting: Friday, March 23, 2012 Adjournment: There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at

12:30 p.m. Reviewed and approved by: Taken and recorded by: /s/ /s/ Verna Oda Jan Shimizu Executive Officer Secretary 3/22/12 [ X ] Minutes approved as is. [ ] Minutes approved with changes. See Minutes of .

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