RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS A meeting of the Colorado Board of Landscape Architects was held Friday, October 28, 2016, at 1560 Broadway, Suite 1250B, Denver, Colorado. This meeting of the Board was publicly noticed in accordance with Division Policy.
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MEETING - CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Dean J.R. Pearson, Chair, at 10:04 a.m.
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RECOGNITION OF MEMBERS PRESENT: Dean J. R. Pearson Douglas H. Dreier, Jr
LA
Member
John W. Mill Dennis W. Rubba
Chair Member
LA
Member
LA
Vice Chair
MEMBERS ABSENT: Jana McKenzie OTHERS PRESENT:
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Joyce J. Young
Program Director
John J. Roberts, Esq. Christy L. Thomas June Nieto Dennis Rhodes
First Assistant Attorney General Program Manager Board Licensing Specialist Office of Expedited Settlement
APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES: A motion was made, seconded and carried to approve the July 15, 2016 minutes as written.
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STAFF COMMENTS: Program Director Joyce Young informed the Board of the following:
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The First floor DORA Welcome Center is now open which includes all of DORA’s Divisions.
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Update on the Deputy Director position and additional Division changes.
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The LA renewal will open in late November.
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Board member Jana McKenzie is up for reappointment in August 2017.
REVIEW OF BOARD BUSINESS: Complaint – 2016-4493 – El Paso County Parks This complaint alleged El Paso County Parks practiced landscape architecture without a licensed Colorado Landscape Architect in responsible control. Tim Wolken, Director of Community Services responded. After discussion, a motion was made, seconded and carried to table the matter and send a letter requesting a response within 30 days regarding the intent to comply with the Board’s statutes and rules regarding the requirements for engagement of a licensed Landscape Architect for all future projects involving the practice of landscape architecture.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION: At 10:54 p.m., a motion was made, seconded and carried by at least two-thirds of the entire Board membership to enter into executive session for the purpose of considering information required to be kept confidential under § 2472-204(3)(a)(I), C.R.S. and discussing with counsel disputes that are the subject of pending or imminent court action, discussing specific claims or grievances, and receiving legal advice on specific legal questions, pursuant to
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§§ 24-6-402(3)(a)(II) and (III), and 24-72-204(2)(a)(II), C.R.S. At 11:11 p.m. the Board’s discussion in executive session concluded and the Board returned to open session. Approved by: Dean J.R. Pearson, Board Chair
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Dated: February 24, 2017
GENERAL BUSINESS: Licensing Reinstatements The individuals listed below made a written request to the Board to reinstate their license(s). Each individual has provided the Board with documentation to support the request. After consideration of their file and supporting documentation, the Board made the following decisions: Licensee Name: License Type & Number: Date License Expired: Board Decision:
Jeffrey S. McKelvey, LA Landscape Architect # 780 January 31, 2010 A motion was made, seconded and carried to reinstate this license.
Discussion Regarding Municipality Requirements for Landscape Architects At the July 2016 meeting, the Board reviewed information regarding Castle Rock’s website and landscape professionals’ registration training that appeared to require class attendance and passing of an examination. Rick Schultz, Water Conservation Specialist, responded to the Board’s request for clarification. After discussion, a motion was made, seconded and carried to send an additional letter requesting the removal of the registration form from the website with proof of compliance. Discussion Regarding 2016 Sunset Report The Board acknowledged that the 2016 Sunset Report was released on October 14, 1016. Report on CLARB Annual Meeting This item was tabled to the February 2017 meeting. Election of Officers Elections were held and the following Board positions were voted on, keeping the same slate of officers: Chair: Dean J.R. Pearson Vice Chair: Jana McKenzie VIII. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:13 p.m. These minutes were approved by the Board on this 24th day of February, 2017. For the State Board of Landscape Architects
Approved by: Dean J.R. Pearson, Board Chair
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Dated: February 24, 2017
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