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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, July 27, 2012 Place: King Kalakaua Conference Room, King Kalakaua Building Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs 335 Merchant Street, 1st Flr., Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 Present: Randall B. C. Lau, Chairperson Tyrus Kagawa, Member

Peter Lee, Member Kent Matsuzaki, Member Aldon Mochida, Member John Polischeck, Jr., Member Daryl Suehiro, Member

Gerald Yamada, Member Verna Oda, Executive Officer Charlene L.K. Tamanaha, Executive Officer Rodney J. Tam, Deputy Attorney General Jan Shimizu, Secretary Excused: Guy Akasaki, Vice Chairperson

Anacleto “Joey” Alcantara, Jr., Member John E. K. Dill, Member William Kamai, Member Harold Martin, Member

Guests: F. Michael Singer, Heartwood Pacific LLC Cathy Southwick, Heartwood Pacific LLC Martin Hearne Chad M. Iida Worthy C. Scott Asher Robinson, Direct Contracting Company, LLC Randy Broz, Eagle Eye Electric Inc. Douglas Shew, One Stop Solar & Sustainable Hawaii LLC Kevin Turrell, Allstate Industrial Services LLC Jo Ann Uchida Takeuchi, Deputy Director, DCCA Dana Hanson, Utility Partners of America Tevita Lauaki, Rockline LLC Arnold Wong, Ironworkers Local 625 Lorna Woo, IUPAT, DC 50 Mitchell Shimabukuro, IUPAT, DC 50 Ryan Takahashi, HEMEP Troy Silva, HEMEP Peter Akamu, IBEW Local 1186 Gary BK.T. Lee, Contractors Recovery Fund Attorney

Contractors License Board Minutes of the July 27, 2012 Meeting Page 2 Call to Order: There being a quorum present, Vice Chairperson Lau called the meeting

to order at 8:37 a.m. 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).

Introductions: Executive Officer Oda introduced and welcomed two new industry Board

members, Tyrus Kagawa and Kent Matsuzaki. Jo Ann Uchida Takeuchi, Deputy Director of DCCA, also was introduced.

Deputy Director Takeuchi thanked the Board members for their commitment and willingness to serve on the Board.

She also stated that last year an orientation for all board chairpersons

was held where they heard from various agencies, such as OIP, Office of the Attorney General, RICO, and the Ethics Commission. Because it was successful, they want to repeat it again this year and open it to all board members. An exact date has not been set.

Minutes: Mr. Suehiro pointed out amendments he wished to make to the June 29,

2012 minutes as follows: Page 7, third paragraph, first sentence with deletions bracketed

and amendments underlined: “Sam Spencer of Operating Engineers #3, [and] Peter

Ganaban, Hawaii Laborers Union, and Rodney Capello of Hawaii Electrical Workers voiced their opinion in support of GBI that the “A” is allowed to do this type of work.”

Page 7, fifth paragraph, replace the second sentence with: “Mr. Suehiro asked whether the county enforces state

laws. Deputy Attorney General Tam responded that the County does not enforce chapter 444, HRS.”

It was then moved by Mr. Yamada, seconded by Mr. Lee, and unanimously carried to approve the June 29, 2012 meeting minutes with the above amendments, and executive session minutes as circulated.

Amendments to Agenda: It was moved by Mr. Suehiro, seconded by Mr. Polischeck, and

unanimously carried to approve the following amendments to the agenda: Delete from Appearances c. Juanito S. Bato (Individual) “B” General Building

Contractors License Board Minutes of the July 27, 2012 Meeting Page 3

Additions to Appearances j. Kevin J. Turrell, RME (Additional classification and Allstate Industrial Services, LLC dual status – Allstate C-4 Boiler, hot-water heating, Welding LLC) hot water supply, & steam fitting Add the following to “Committee Reports, 8. Applications

Committee, Owner-Builder Exemption Applications”: f. Francesco Alati, Jr. g. Dave & Lajuana Duncan h. Ron & Vanda Lawson Chapter 91, HRS, Vice Chairperson Lau called for a recess from the Board’s meeting at Adjudicatory 8:45 a.m. to discuss and deliberate on the following adjudicatory matters Matters: pursuant to HRS chapter 91. Deputy Attorney General Tam explained the differences between

settlement agreements and recommended orders to the new Board members.

1. Settlement Agreements

a. In the Matter of the Contractor’s License of Dale Maron,

doing business as Dreamland Builders; CLB 2011-129-L

RICO received a complaint alleging that Dale Maron (“Respondent”) performed poor workmanship on complainant’s residence project, and RICO alleges that Respondent failed to include the requisite contractual provisions, including but not limited to bond and lien rights, and performed work outside the scope of his “B” classification.

The Board discussed the settlement agreement in which

Respondent, who does not admit to violating any law or rule, agrees to pay an administrative fine of $1,500.00.

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

b. In the Matter of the Contractors’ Licenses of Helix Electric,

Inc. and Robert D. Johnson; CLB 2010-500L and CLB 2011-316-L

RICO received a complaint alleging that Helix Electric, Inc. and Robert D. Johnson (“Respondents”) failed to follow licensing laws


related to responsible managing employees (Respondent Johnson was not in residence in Hawaii while projects were under construction in Hawaii; contracts were not signed or initialed by Respondent Johnson; and employees were not licensed electricians at the time the work was being performed). Contract prices exceeded $1,000,000.00.

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 $87,000.00.

After discussion, it was moved by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Yamada, 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 Contractors’ Licenses of Hawaii

Vertical Transportation, Inc.; Michael K. Tomihara; CLB 2010-366-L

In November 2011 a petition for disciplinary action was filed against Hawaii Vertical Transportation, Inc. and Michael K. Tomihara (“Respondents”). A hearing was held on April 18, 2012 but Respondents did not appear at the hearing. Respondents, licensed in the C-16 Elevator specialty classification, contracted with the Association of Apartment Owners of Windward Passage (“AOAO”) to perform elevator work at the Windward Passage in Kailua, Hawaii. The AOAO paid Respondents $130,351.46, but two years later the AOAO did not want the elevator modernization work to start until the proposed elevator equipment was installed, tested, and proven at other sites. Hawaii Vertical obtained a performance bond for the project, and placed the $130,351.46 deposit into an escrow account. However, in the meantime, the Internal Revenue Service had taken the AOAO’s deposit to satisfy Hawaii Vertical’s tax obligations, and the money was not available to place in an escrow account. Respondent Michael Tomihara promised to repay said fund and that he would use his personal funds for the repayment if necessary. The president and CEO of Hawaii Vertical filed for personal bankruptcy and included the AOAO and amount paid by the AOAO on her list of creditors.


The Hearings Officer found that Respondent Hawaii Vertical failed to perform any work on the project or repay the $130,351.46 to the AOAO, or place said funds in an escrow account to be used for payment of the project, which constitutes a violation of HRS sections 444-17(3) and 444-17(13). The Hearings Officer did not find sufficient evidence to support the charge of dishonest, fraudulent, or deceitful acts within the terms of HRS Section 444-17(1). There was no evidence that Mr. Tomihara knew that Hawaii Vertical promised to replenish the escrow account, and there was no evidence that the AOAO took any action, or refrained from any action, on account of any dishonest, fraudulent, or deceitful acts in connection with their meeting when the funds were placed in the escrow account. Under the circumstances and because the funds were originally deposited in an escrow account until seized by the Internal Revenue Service, the Hearings Officer recommended that Hawaii Vertical Transportation, Inc.’s license be revoked and restitution in the sum of $130,351.46, including interest at the statutory rate from December 1, 2006, be paid by Hawaii Vertical Transportation, Inc. to the AOAO. After discussion, it was moved by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Suehiro, and unanimously carried to approve the recommended order as the Board’s Final Order for the above case. b. Tevita S. Lauaki aka Joe Lauaki Uilani’s Custom Masonry & Design aka Stonecrete Hawaii Contractors LLC CLB 2009-385-L On February 24, 2012, the Board issued a Final Order revoking Tevita S. Lauaki and Uilani’s Custom Masonry & Design’s licenses, and ordered payment of a $5,000 fine and $5,750 in restitution for failure to make required disclosures in the homeowner contract, failure to notify the Board of three judgments against them, and engaging in an unfair or deceptive act. On June 19, 2012, Mr. Lauaki submitted a letter to the Board requesting reconsideration of the Board’s Final Order. He stated that he was not aware of the hearing because he was in Tonga, and he disputed the allegation that he did not complete the project and offered explanations for the judgments against him. He is willing to pay the fine and restitution and requests that the Board rescind the revocation of the licenses. Mr. Lauaki stated that he was not able to appear at the Board’s June 2012 meeting. He stated that he has completed the contract


with the complainant, and called RICO regarding his willingness to pay an outstanding civil fine of $11,800 and restitution of $13,000, but RICO had told him to wait until after he appeared before the Board. After discussion, it was moved by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Suehiro, and unanimously carried to deny Mr. Lauaki’s request for reconsideration of the Board’s previous Final Order revoking Respondent’s licenses.

Following the Board’s review, deliberation and decisions in these matters, pursuant to HRS chapter 91, Vice Chairperson Lau announced that the Board was reconvening to its open meeting at 8:59 a.m.

Appearances Before the Board: a. Worthy C. Scott (Individual) “A” General Engineering Executive At 9:00 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Suehiro, seconded by Mr. Lee, 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 9:20 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Suehiro, seconded by Mr. Yamada,

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. Lee, seconded by Mr. Polischeck,

and unanimously carried to defer Mr. Scott’s application in the “A” classification pending submittal of a project list showing only “A” work.

The Board explained that he should list broad “A” experience and projects

that he supervised his own workers (i.e., not subcontractors).

b. Randy D. Broz, RME Eagle Eye Electric Inc. C-13 Electrical

Executive At 9:25 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Suehiro, seconded by Mr. Lee, 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 9:27 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Yamada, 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. Suehiro, seconded by

Mr. Polischeck, and unanimously carried to defer Mr. Broz’s application in the C-13 classification pending submittal of a list detailing his additional C-13 projects.

d. F. Michael Singer, RME (Additional classification) Heartwood Pacific LLC “A” General Engineering

Executive At 9:35 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Mochida, seconded by Mr. Kagawa, Session: and unanimously carried to enter into Executive Session pursuant to


At 9:49 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Mochida, and


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

unanimously carried to deny Mr. Singer’s application in the “A” classification.

e. Martin E. Hearne (Individual) “B” General Building

Executive At 9:50 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Suehiro, seconded by Mr. Lee, Session: and unanimously carried to enter into Executive Session pursuant to




Contractors License Board Minutes of the July 27, 2012 Meeting Page 8 After discussion, it was moved by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Polischeck,

and unanimously carried to defer Mr. Hearne’s application in the “B” classification pending additional “ground-up" projects beyond ten years.

f. Douglas B. Shew, RME One Stop Solar & Sustainable Hawaii LLC C-60 Solar power systems Executive At 9:55 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Suehiro, seconded by Mr. Lee, and Session: unanimously carried to enter into Executive Session pursuant to




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

unanimously carried to deny Mr. Shew’s application in the C-60 classification.

g. Asher Robinson, RME Direct Contracting Company, LLC “B” General Building C-13 Electrical Executive At 10:07 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Suehiro, seconded by Mr. Lee, and Session: unanimously carried to enter into Executive Session pursuant to


At 10:24 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Suehiro, seconded by Mr. Lee, and


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

unanimously carried to deny Mr. Robinson’s application for licensure in the “B” classification, approve his application for licensure in the C-5 Cabinet, millwork, and carpentry remodeling and repairs classification, and defer his application for licensure in the C-13 classification pending submittal of additional C-13 projects.

Contractors License Board Minutes of the July 27, 2012 Meeting Page 9 h. Chad M. Iida (Individual) “A” General Engineering “B” General Building (approve) Executive At 10:25 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Yamada, seconded by Mr. Polischeck, Session: and unanimously carried to enter into Executive Session pursuant to




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

unanimously carried to deny Mr. Iida’s application for licensure in the “A” classification and to approve his application for licensure in the “B” classification.

i. Michael Smith

To discuss the C-60 Solar power systems classification in relation to the C-42 Roofing classification

Mr. Smith was not present. j. Kevin J. Turrell, RME (Additional classification & Allstate Industrial Services LLC dual status – Allstate C-4 Boiler, hot-water heating, Welding LLC) hot water supply, and steam fitting Executive At 10:36 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Yamada, seconded by Mr. Lee, Session: and unanimously carried to enter into Executive Session pursuant to




After discussion, it was moved by Mr. Polischeck, seconded by

Mr. Yamada, and unanimously carried to deny Mr. Turrell’s application for licensure in the C-4 classification.

Contractors License Board Minutes of the July 27, 2012 Meeting Page 10 Committee 1. Examination Committee: Reports: Guy Akasaki, Chairperson The Examination Summary for June 2012 was distributed in the Board’s

packet. The Committee Reports were taken out of order. 4. Rules Committee:

Randall B. C. Lau, Chairperson

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

Utility Partners of America Utility Partners of America (“UPA”) requests determination that a C-13 Electrical contractor license is not required to perform meter exchanges. On April 24, 2012, they received an informal opinion from the Board of Electricians and Plumbers that meter exchanges do not require a licensed journey worker based on the description provided and assurances that no electrical wiring will be performed, and that Kauai Island Utility Cooperative (“KIUC”) will perform any necessary repairs identified by a UPA technician. Since then, UPA has safely removed and replaced more than 8,000 electric meters. Executive Officer Oda stated that UPA submitted a video for the Board’s review, and Dana Hanson of UPA was here to answer any questions. Mr. Hanson stated that he did not think UPA had a contractor’s license in other states, but will follow up and let the Board know. He stated that UPA only does meter exchange work. Peter Akamu stated that he was speaking as a Board member of the Board of Electricians and Plumbers, and at their last meeting, they had a discussion on whether the correct decision was made to allow UPA to install the meters without licensed electricians. The Board of Electricians and Plumbers will discuss this further at their next meeting.

Recess: Vice Chairperson Lau called for a short recess at 10:51 a.m. while the video was being set up.

Contractors License Board Minutes of the July 27, 2012 Meeting Page 11 The Board reconvened to the regular order of business at 10:59 a.m. and

continued with the Recovery Fund Report by Gary Lee.

2. Recovery/Education Fund Committee: Executive At 11:00 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Yamada, Session: and 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 11:07 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Mochida, and


8. Applications Committee:

Daryl Suehiro, Chairperson Owner-Builder Exemption Applications

a. Jim & Tracy Hedgecock b. Loren Lewisohn c. Gary & Connie Nakamura d. Drew & Susan Price e. Corey Kincaid f. Francesco Alati, Jr. g. Dave & Lajuana Duncan h. Ron & Vanda Lawson

Executive At 11:08 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Mochida, Session: and unanimously carried to enter into Executive Session pursuant to


At 11:14 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Yamada, seconded by Mr. Suehiro,


It was moved by Mr. Yamada, seconded by Mr. Suehiro, and

unanimously carried to approve the above owner-builder exemption applications.

Contractors License Board Minutes of the July 27, 2012 Meeting Page 12 7. Conditional License Report: Verna Oda, Executive Officer

a. Emilio P. Ajala, RME Western Pacific Mechanical, Inc. C-37 Plumbing

b. Kenneth L. Hale, Jr., RME Verizon Federal, Inc.

c. Clayton Rivera Executive At 11:15 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Yamada, seconded by Mr. Lee, Session: and unanimously carried to enter into Executive Session pursuant to


At 11:20 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Yamada, seconded by Mr. Mochida,


After discussion, it was moved by Mr. Yamada, seconded by Mr. Mochida, and unanimously carried to approve Kenneth L. Hale, RME of Verizon Federal, Inc. for a conditional license, subject to submittal of quarterly updates on two financial accounts; remove the conditions from Mr. Rivera’s license and convert it to an unconditional status; and approve Mr. Ajala’s application for licensure in the C-37 Plumbing classification as RME for Western Pacific Mechanical, Inc. The agenda was taken out of order and continued with “Scope of Activity Committee, a. Utility Partners of America” to allow the Board members to view the video on the installation of the smart meters. Dana Hanson stated that he did get clarification from his boss that they do not have contractor licenses in other states, but they do have the electrician’s license in some states where wiring is involved rather than just smart meter installations. Recommendation: The Board confirmed its previous determination that the C-13 Electrical contractor’s license is required to perform the meter exchange work.


Damon Key Leong Kupchak Hastert Damon Key Leong Kupchak Hastert requests determination on the license required to upgrade a hotel’s mechanical plant system, including the following:

(1) What license(s) is/are required to contract for and perform chiller repair work (e.g. repair of refrigerant leak), and replacement and installation of automatic valves on chilled water main pipes?

(2) What license(s) is/are required to contract for and perform the design and replacement of 2 force draft towers (cooling towers) with more efficient induce draft towers?

(3) What license(s) is/are required to contract for and perform the replacement and installation of condenser piping and valves, general piping installation, and the removal and replacement of air intake diffusers and louvers?

(4) What license(s) is/are required to contract for and perform the replacement of existing gas boilers with electrical heat pumps, installation of a hot water tank, installation of variable frequency drives for chilled water pumps, and installation of premium efficient motors for chilled, condenser, and domestic water pumps?

(5) What license(s) is/are required to contract for and perform structural work to repair concrete pedestals?

(6) What license is/are required to contract for and perform the demolition and removal of an existing catwalk structure, cutting of flooring, and removal and disposal of fiberglass wall insulation?

(7) What license(s) is/are required to contract for and perform the demolition, removal, and reinstallation of roofing material and roof structural supports and structural support beams?

Recommendation: The following licenses are required in answer to the questions above:

(1) C-52 Ventilating and air conditioning (2) C-52 Ventilating and air conditioning (3) C-52 Ventilating and air conditioning (4) C-4 Boiler, hot-water heating, hot water supply, and steam

fitting (5) “A” General Engineering, “B” General Building, C-31

Masonry, or C-31a Cement concrete (6) Metal catwalk structure – C-48 Structural steel

Flooring and insulation – “B” General Building or C-5 Cabinet, millwork, and carpentry remodeling and repairs (or other appropriate classification if considered incidental and supplemental to the work of that classification)


(7) Roofing material – C-42 Roofing (or other appropriate C-42 sub-classification) Structural supports/beams – “B” General Building, or C-48 Structural steel if steel supports/beams.

Waterproofing Contractors, Inc. Waterproofing Contractors, Inc. requests clarification on whether the

following work may be performed under the C-55 Waterproofing classification:

Repairing wall surfaces, applying waterproofing membranes to

planters and lanai surfaces, and cleaning and coating the exterior wall surfaces to provide a waterproof envelope for the buildings. Materials used are high acrylic solids content coatings (Sto Corp’s “Lotusan” and “Acryl Plus”). Both products are High Performance Weatherproofing Coatings with well over 50% solids by volume.

Recommendation: The C-33 Painting and decorating license

classification is required to perform the above work. Pac Build Pac Build requests determination on whether a “B” General Building

contractor may bid on and perform a condominium project involving the removal of 10 kitchen countertops and 14 bathroom vanity countertops, and replacing them with prefabricated granite kitchen countertops.

Recommendation: The “B” General Building contractor may bid on and

perform the above work. Phone Inquiry A contractor holding the “B” General Building, C-31a Cement concrete,

C-33 Painting and decorating, and C-55 Waterproofing classifications will be painting the exterior of a high-rise condo. Can this contractor also replace the rubber seal around the windows? Seals will be placed only on the exterior side, and are not part of the surface preparation work for the painting.

The Board deferred this item for more information before a determination

can be made. After discussion, it was moved by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Suehiro, and

unanimously carried to approve the above scope recommendations. The agenda was taken out of order and continued with “Election of

Officers”.

Contractors License Board Minutes of the July 27, 2012 Meeting Page 15 Election of Officers: Nominations were open for Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. It was moved by Mr. Yamada, seconded by Mr. Lee, and unanimously

carried to nominate and elect Mr. Lau as Chairperson. It was moved by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Suehiro, and unanimously

carried to nominate and elect Mr. Akasaki as Vice Chairperson.

Chairperson Lau deferred appointment of committee chairs to the next meeting. The agenda was taken out of order and continued with “Committee Reports, 3. Legislation Committee”.

Committee Reports: 3. Legislation Committee: Executive Officer Oda stated that two bills passed and became Acts as

follows: Act 244 – effective July 1, 2012. This Act added the following

unlicensed contractor offenses to the Hawaii Penal Code: Unlicensed contracting is classified as a misdemeanor. Habitual unlicensed contracting activity (two or more

convictions within ten years) is a Class C felony. Unlicensed contractor fraud (obtains or controls money

or property by deception with intent to deprive) in the first degree (value of money or property is $20,000 or more) is a Class B felony; in the second degree (value of money or property is less than $20,000) is a Class C felony.

Act 260 – effective July 1, 2012. This Act requires subcontractors

to be paid within ten days after the contractor receives an invoice from the subcontractor, and receives payment from the owner, if the subcontractor’s work is found to be complete and there is no bona fide dispute concerning the subcontractor’s goods or services. The subcontractor is entitled to interest on the unpaid amount at the rate of one and one-half per cent per month from the date payment is due. These requirements do not apply to public work projects.

The agenda continued with the Applications Committee report.

8. Applications Committee: Daryl Suehiro, Chairperson

Mr. Suehiro presented the following Applications Committee report:

Contractors License Board Minutes of the July 27, 2012 Meeting Page 16 New 1. Request for Change in Business Status: Business: SC-1 Ather R. Dar, RME AC-DC Construction LLC Licensed: “B” General Building Request: Reactivate Recommend: Approval subject to $22,000 bond SC-2 Honorio Esteban (Individual) Licensed: “B” General Building Request: Reactivate Recommend: Deferral SC-3 James M. Harmon (Individual) Licensed: C-31 Masonry Request: Reactivate Recommend: Approval SC-4 Innovative Technical Solutions Inc. dba ITSI Hawaii Thomas R. Metcalf, RME Licensed: “B” General Building Request: Reactivate & dual status (Gilbane Building Company) Recommend: Approval SC-5 Thomas R. Metcalf, RME Gilbane Building Company Licensed: “B” General Building Request: Reactivate & dual status (Innovative Technical Solutions Inc. dba ITSI Hawaii) Recommend: Approval SC-6 Douglas R. Nelson (Individual) Licensed: “B” General Building Request: Reactivate Recommend: Deferral SC-7 Sandra F. K. Santiago, RME Oneroof Energy Inc. Licensed: “B” General Building Request: Dual status (Raydius Energy LLC) Recommend: Deferral SC-8 John N. Simundich (Individual) Licensed: C-36 Plastering Request: Reactivate Recommend: Deferral

Contractors License Board Minutes of the July 27, 2012 Meeting Page 17 SC-9 Robert Snyder (Individual) Licensed: C-33 Painting & decorating Request: Reactivate Recommend: Approval subject to $5,000 bond SC-10 Richard R. Taylor, RME Taylor & Daughters LLC Licensed: C-5 Cabinet, millwork, & carpentry remodeling & repairs Request: Reactivate Recommend: Deferral SC-11 Lesieli Teisina (Individual) Licensed: C-31 Masonry Request: Reactivate Recommend: Deferral SC-12 Vaenuku Tupola, RME Kingdom Contractors LLC Licensed: C-27 Landscaping C-31 Masonry Request: Reactivate Recommend: Deferral SC-13 Kevin J. Turrell, RME (Additional classification) Allstate Industrial Services LLC Licensed: C-4 Boiler, hot-water heating & steam fitting Request: Dual status (Allstate Welding LLC) Recommend: Denial SC-14 Stephen R. Ward (Individual) Licensed: “B” General Building Request: Reactivate Recommend: Approval subject to $13,000 bond SC-15 Jeewon K. H. Yum (Individual) Licensed: “B” General Building Request: Reactivate Recommend: Approval It was moved by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Suehiro, and unanimously

carried to approve the above recommendations.


2. Request for Waiver of Bond Requirement WB-1 Ken Mishler Custom Homes Inc. Kenneth P. Mishler, RME Licensed: “B” General Building Request: Waiver of $5,000 bond Recommend: Approval The Applications Committee reviewed the financial statements and

documentation provided, and makes the above recommendation. It was moved by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Suehiro, and unanimously

carried to approve the request for waiver of bond in item WB-1. Applications Approve applications, subject to all requirements except examinations. A:

1. AC-DC Construction LLC Ather R. Dar, RME (Reactivate) “B” General Building Bond: $22,000 2. Budget Construction Inc. (Additional classification) Cody S. W. Fukuhara, RME C-33 Painting & decorating 3. Central Pacific Tanks Inc. Michael H. Weitzenhoff, RME “A” General Engineering C-37f Fuel dispensing C-68DI Dome installation Bond: $7,000 4. Dumore Construction & Remodeling LLC Steven R. Lequire, RME “B” General Building C-21 Flooring C-43 Sewer, sewage disposal, drain, & pipe laying Bond: $5,000 5. Gilbane Building Company Thomas R. Metcalf, RME (Reactivate & dual status -) “B” General Building Innovative Technical Solutions Inc. dba

ITSI Hawaii) 6. Home Remedies General Construction LLC Frazer W. Barr, RME “B” General Building Bond: $21,000

Contractors License Board Minutes of the July 27, 2012 Meeting Page 19 7. Lindemann Brothers Inc. George K. Lindemann, RME “B” General Building Bond: $18,000 8. Mason Services of Maui Inc. Edgar V. Tomas, RME C-31 Masonry Bond: $9,000 9. Onipaa Kalalea Limited Liability Company Sixto C. Agoto, Jr., RME “A” General Engineering “B” General Building 10. Pacific Flooring & Design LLC Jason K. Bullard, RME C-51 Tile 11. Purdue Construction Inc. Richard D. Purdue, RME “B” General Building 12. Kenji Shibata (Individual) “B” General Building Bond: $16,000 13. Titan Communication Specialist LLC Akos Horvath, RME C-68TN Communication tower

It was moved by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Suehiro, and unanimously carried to approve items A-1 through A-13 as recommended by the Applications Committee subject to all requirements for licensure excluding examinations.

Applications Approve applications; subject to all requirements including B: examinations in Parts I and II, except as otherwise noted. 1. Advance Plumbing Systems Corp. Gabriel K. Kuhlmann, RME (Additional classification) C-61 Solar energy systems C-37 Plumbing (approve 5/12) 2. Emilio P. Ajala, RME Western Pacific Mechanical, Inc. C-37 Plumbing

Contractors License Board Minutes of the July 27, 2012 Meeting Page 20 3. Matthew C. Akamine, RME Hawaii Energy Connection LLC C-13 Electrical 4. Landen K. Bacon (Individual) C-51 Tile 5. Richard W. Blackwell, RME (Additional classification) Big Island Air Conditioning Inc. C-44 Sheet metal 6. Christenson Electric Inc. Robert J. Bruene, RME C-13 Electrical 7. William J. Clark (Individual) “B” General Building C-6 Carpentry framing Bond: $17,000 8. Direct Contracting Company LLC Asher Robinson, RME C-5 Cabinet, millwork, & carpentry remodeling & repairs “B” General Building (deny) C-13 Electrical (defer) 9. Michael W. Glandon (Individual) C-33 Painting & decorating 10. Kenneth L. Hale, Jr., RME (CONDITIONAL) Verizon Federal Inc. C-13 Electrical 11. Hollanti Custom Homes of Hawaii Inc. Brent E. Joki-Hollanti, RME “B” General Building 12. Chad M. Iida (Individual) “B” General Building “A” General Engineering (deny) 13. JDS Construction LLC (Additional classification) James D. Arthur, RME “B” General Building

Contractors License Board Minutes of the July 27, 2012 Meeting Page 21 14. Kaimauka Construction LLC Walter M. Yim, RME “A” General Engineering “B” General Building Bond: $24,000 15. Arthur S. Kim (Individual) C-15a Fire & burglar alarm C-15 Electronic systems (deny) 16. Krekow Jennings Inc. Michael J. Monda, RME “B” General Building 17. Lance O. Lasconia (Individual) (Additional classification) C-3b Play court surfacing 18. Kelly J. Medeiros (Individual) C-13 Electrical Bond: $24,000 19. Mandy S. Moikeha, RME Dorvin D. Leis Co. Inc. C-37 Plumbing 20. Paula S. Ngalu (Individual) C-27 Landscaping Bond: $9,000 21. Oliver Tile Corporation (Additional classification) Nicholas K. Bates, RME C-31 Masonry C-55 Waterproofing 22. Dolphin K. Pawn (Individual) C-27b Tree trimming & removal 23. Plant Performance Services LLC Robert F. Frawley, RME Melvin C. Ramey, Jr., RME C-4 Boiler, hot-water heating & steam fitting C-56 Welding 24. Porter Construction Inc. (Additional classification) Nash E. Johnson, RME C-32 Ornamental, guardrail & fencing

Contractors License Board Minutes of the July 27, 2012 Meeting Page 22 25. Precision General Commercial Contractors Inc. Thomas T. Dawson, RME “B” General Building 26. Pure Image Pools Inc. Pierre Coetzee, RME C-49 Swimming pool 27. R & D Contractors LLC (Additional classification) Lloyd Y. L. Tom, RME “B” General Building 28. RVF Electric LLC Reymund V. Fernandez, RME C-13 Electrical 29. Branden M. Shoma (Individual) C-14 Sign C-32 Ornamental, guardrail & fencing Bond: $5,000 30. James S. Sparkman (Individual) (Additional classification) C-60 Solar power systems 31. Darin J. Van Dorn (Individual) C-13 Electrical 32. Neng Xin Weng (Individual) “B” General Building 33. Raymond J. Whitley (Individual) C-1 Acoustical & insulation C-12 Drywall C-36 Plastering Bond: $12,000 34. Zion Glass Company Inc. Darrel Sausa, RME C-22 Glazing & tinting It was moved by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Suehiro, and unanimously

carried to approve items B-1 through B-34 as recommended by the Applications Committee, subject to all requirements for licensure including examinations.

Contractors License Board Minutes of the July 27, 2012 Meeting Page 23 Applications Withdraw applications; previously deferred. C: 1. Alvin Chung, RME Adon Construction Inc. C-13 Electrical 2. Shayne Edelhertz (Individual) C-17 Excavating, grading & trenching C-37a Sewer & drain line (approve 6/12) 3. F-E Contracting Inc. Bryce T. Raleigh, RME “B” General Building C-1 Acoustical & insulation C-5b Siding application C-14 Sign C-17 Excavating, grading & trenching C-31 Masonry C-32 Ornamental, guardrail & fencing C-33 Painting & decorating C-48 Structural steel (withdraw 4/12) 4. Lynette M. Sroka, RME Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc. “B” General Building Applications Deny applications; failure to show requisite experience and/or

D: failure to show good reputation for honesty, truthfulness, financial integrity, and fair dealing.

1. Allstate Industrial Services LLC Kevin J. Turrell, RME (Additional classification & C-4 Boiler, hot-water heating & dual status – Allstate Welding steam fitting LLC) 2. Alan K. Bailey, RME Geothermal Resource Group Inc. C-57 Well 3. Direct Contracting Company LLC Asher Robinson, RME “B” General Building C-13 Electrical (defer) C-5 Cabinet, millwork, & carpentry remodeling & repairs (approve) 4. Jeremey W. Edwards, RME URS Energy & Construction Inc. “A” General Engineering “B” General Building

Contractors License Board Minutes of the July 27, 2012 Meeting Page 24 5. Heartwood Pacific LLC (Additional classification) F. Michael Singer, RME “A” General Engineering 6. Chad M. Iida (Individual) “A” General Engineering “B” General Building (approve) 7. Arthur S. Kim (Individual) C-15 Electronic systems C-15a Fire & burglar alarm (approve) 8. Novum Structures LLC Thomas C. Dega, RME C-48 Structural steel C-22 Glazing & tinting (approve 6/12) 9. Oceanhead Investment Group LLC Michael C. Eich, II, RME “B” General Building C-5 Cabinet, millwork, & carpentry remodeling & repairs (defer) C-13 Electrical (defer) 10. One Stop Solar & Sustainable

Hawaii LLC Douglas B. Shew, RME C-60 Solar power systems It was moved by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Suehiro, and unanimously

carried to deny applications D-1 through D-10 as recommended by the Applications Committee.

Applications Defer applications; for further investigation or request for additional E: documentation. 1. ACT Group Inc. David G. Johnson, RME “B” General Building C-42 Roofing 2. AMKO Builders Inc. Nikolay Mysin, RME (Additional classification) “A” General Engineering “B” General Building C-13 Electrical C-37 Plumbing

Contractors License Board Minutes of the July 27, 2012 Meeting Page 25 3. Ace Tile Inc. David J. B. MacKenzie, RME C-51 Tile 4. Justinn D. Acosta, RME Perfecto Engineering & Construction Services Inc. “A” General Engineering “B” General Building C-14 Sign (withdraw 5/12) C-31 Masonry (withdraw 5/12) C-34 Soil stabilization (withdraw 5/12) C-41 Reinforcing steel (withdraw 5/12) C-55 Waterproofing (withdraw 5/12) 5. Affordable Fencing Co. LLC Shane M. Kea, RME C-32 Ornamental, guardrail & fencing 6. Walter Andrade IV (Individual) “A” General Engineering 7. Ansaldo STS USA Inc. Thomas N. Eichorn, RME “A” General Engineering “B” General Building C-13 Electrical C-15 Electronic systems C-15b Telecommunications 8. B&B Developments LLC Timothy W. Bolger, RME “A” General Engineering “B” General Building C-37 Plumbing 9. Juanito S. Bato (Individual) “B” General Building 10. Billy R. Battulayan (Individual) C-27 Landscaping 11. Big Island Air Conditioning Inc. (Additional classification) David J. Rush, RME C-13 Electrical 12. Rickey E. Bishop (Individual) C-13 Electrical

Contractors License Board Minutes of the July 27, 2012 Meeting Page 26 13. Blue-Star Hualalai LLC Llewelyn A. Kauwe, RME “B” General Building 14. Kolani B. Brown (Individual) C-31a Cement concrete 15. Caffall Tile & Supply Co. Inc. John J. Knaphus, RME C-31b Stone masonry C-51 Tile 16. Calasia Construction Inc. John C. Murawski, RME “B” General Building 17. Cedillos Tile & Marble Inc. Jose A. Cedillos, RME C-31b Stone masonry C-51 Tile 18. Kenny K. C. Chan (Individual) “B” General Building C-5 Cabinet, millwork, & carpentry remodeling & repairs (qualifies) 19. Alvin Chung, RME Flor Pedronan (Individual) C-13 Electrical 20. Clean & Green Alternatives LLC Philip A. Dijoseph, RME C-13 Electrical C-61 Solar energy systems 21. Ian K. Costa, RME Shredco LLC “A” General Engineering “B” General Building 22. Christopher P. Della (Individual) “B” General Building 23. Depa Electric LLC Dennis K. DeMello, RME “B” General Building C-13 Electrical

Contractors License Board Minutes of the July 27, 2012 Meeting Page 27 24. Direct Contracting Company LLC Asher Robinson, RME C-13 Electrical “B” General Building (deny) C-5 Cabinet, millwork, & carpentry remodeling & repairs (approve) 25. Eagle Eye Electric Inc. Randy D. Broz, RME C-13 Electrical 26. Fisher Construction & Roofing Co. Dustin A. Fisher, RME C-42 Roofing 27. First Class Construction Inc. Thomas I. Lee, RME “B” General Building 28. Dennis C. Franco (Individual) “B” General Building 29. Danielle C. Fry (Individual) C-37 Plumbing 30. Alin D. Guting (Individual) C-42 Roofing 31. Martin E. Hearne (Individual) “B” General Building C-5 Cabinet, millwork, & carpentry remodeling & repairs (qualifies) 32. House 2 Home LLC Tom Yanchuk, RME “B” General Building 33. ITC Water Management Inc. (Additional classification) Elson C. Gushiken, RME C-43 Sewer, sewage disposal, drain, & pipe laying C-55 Waterproofing (ITC Water Management Inc.) C-57a Pumps installation (ITC Water Management Inc.) 34. I Love My Plumber LLC Francis A. Akiona, III, RME C-37 Plumbing

Contractors License Board Minutes of the July 27, 2012 Meeting Page 28 35. Impact Builders Inc. Michelle M. Taketa, RME “B” General Building 36. Integrity Roofing Services Ltd. Richard E. Estess, RME C-42 Roofing 37. Edgardo I. Ipalari (Individual) (Additional classification) “A” General Engineering 38. JT & Associates Designs LLC Gerald Scheltens, RME C-5 Cabinet, millwork, & carpentry remodeling & repairs 39. Jeffrey R. Johnson (Individual) “B” General Building 40. Alexander M. Johnston (Individual) C-33 Painting & decorating 41. KB Electric LLC Stuart Chow, RME C-13 Electrical 42. KKTF Hawaii LLC Darwin K. Fernandez, RME C-22 Glazing & tinting 43. Kahala Flooring Contractors LLC Shirley S. S. Pai Hilton, RME C-21 Flooring 44. Kamran and Company Inc. Kamran N. Amiri, RME C-25 Institutional & commercial equipment 45. Calvin J. Kelley, RME Construction One Inc. dba Construction One of Ohio “B” General Building 46. Kilkenny & Sons Inc. (Additional classification) James V. Kilkenny, Jr., RME “A” General Engineering

Contractors License Board Minutes of the July 27, 2012 Meeting Page 29 47. Kingdom Contractors LLC Vaenuku Tupola, RME (Reactivate) C-27 Landscaping C-31 Masonry 48. Vaun R. Kohler, RME North Star HVAC LLC C-52 Ventilating & air conditioning 49. Lawrence Carpet Service Inc. (Additional classification) Fred W. Lawrence, RME C-21 Flooring 50. Lifestyle Renovations Inc. Timothy F. Tait, RME C-5 Cabinet, millwork, & carpentry remodeling & repairs C-12 Drywall C-51 Tile 51. Alan C. Linton, RME Kalu Glass Company Inc. C-22 Glazing & tinting 52. Siuaki Livai (Individual) “B” General Building 53. Simon P. Lutz, RME Designer Built Systems Inc. “A” General Engineering “B” General Building 54. M & R Roofing and Raingutters LLC (Additional classification) Roger B. Borce, RME C-60 Solar power systems C-61 Solar energy systems 55. MG Plumbing Solutions LLC Matthew D. Galisa, RME C-37 Plumbing 56. Noel Madamba Contracting LLC (Additional classification) Noel Madamba, RME C-33 Painting & decorating 57. Robert S. Magnuson (Individual) C-13 Electrical 58. Chris Q. Martinez, Jr. (Individual) “B” General Building

Contractors License Board Minutes of the July 27, 2012 Meeting Page 30 59. Maui Lighting & Designs LLC Heber A. Portillo Cruz, RME C-13 Electrical 60. David K. McCurdy (Individual) “B” General Building 61. Bonnie M. Morgan, RME Tropical Roofing and Raingutters Inc. C-42 Roofing C-55 Waterproofing 62. 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 63. North Star HVAC LLC William B. Dunford, RME C-52 Ventilating & air conditioning 64. Oceanhead Investment Group LLC Michael C. Eich, II, RME C-13 Electrical “B” General Building C-5 Cabinet, millwork, & carpentry remodeling & repairs (qualifies) 65. Ohana Pacific Construction Inc. (Additional classification) Ching Lung Lin, RME C-41 Reinforcing steel 66. Oneroof Energy Inc. Sandra F. K. Santiago, RME (Dual status – Raydius “B” General Building Energy LLC) 67. Otnot LLC Steven R. Lequire, RME “B” General Building C-21 Flooring C-43 Sewer, sewage disposal, drain, & pipe laying C-51 Tile

Contractors License Board Minutes of the July 27, 2012 Meeting Page 31 68. Pacific Ohana Masonry and Landscaping Inc. Tevita H. Vakalahi, RME C-27 Landscaping C-31 Masonry 69. Duwayne Perreira, RME Site Engineering Inc. “A” General Engineering “B” General Building 70. James M. Peterson (Individual) (Additional classification) C-48 Structural steel 71. Premier Baths Inc. Eric E. Wingate, RME C-37 Plumbing 72. Pro Installations Inc. Steven C. Landreth, RME C-21 Flooring 73. Rabago Welding LLC (Additional classification) Kevin K. Rabago, RME C-32 Ornamental, guardrail & fencing C-44 Sheet metal (approve 6/12) 74. Shahriar Rajaei, RME Adon Construction, Inc. “A” General Engineering 75. Raydius Energy LLC Sandra F. K. Santiago, RME (Dual status - Oneroof “B” General Building Energy Inc.) 76. Royal Bridge Inc. Emmanuel Chrysakis, RME C-33 Painting & decorating C-48 Structural steel 77. Keoung Hee Ryu (Individual) “B” General Building 78. SLSA Enterprises Inc. Brian R. Ignatowski, RME C-33 Painting & decorating 79. SRB International LLC Lincoln H. Tejada, RME “B” General Building

Contractors License Board Minutes of the July 27, 2012 Meeting Page 32 80. Samuel Construction LLC Wai K. Wong, RME “B” General Building 81. Kashley M. Scott (Individual) C-7 Carpet laying C-21 Flooring 82. Worthy C. Scott (Individual) (Additional classification) “A” General Engineering 83. Set In Stone LLC Oliver A. Schubert, RME C-51 Tile 84. Shaka Braddahs LLC Jonathan K. Tejada, RME C-13 Electrical 85. Jonathan D. Shick, RME Allana Buick & Bers Inc. “B” General Building 86. Viktor I. Shvets (Individual) “B” General Building 87. Tama S. Siilata (Individual) “B” General Building 88. Simplistic Tile & Marble LLC Michael I. Montgomery, RME C-51 Tile 89. South Pacific Contracting LLC Timothy W. Hollinger, RME C-3b Play court surfacing 90. Michael I. Sundseth, RME Sundseth Builders LLC “B” General Building 91. T & C Plumbing LLC (Additional classification) Glenn B. Alcalde, RME “B” General Building 92. Taylor & Daughters LLC Richard R. Taylor, RME (Reactivate) C-5 Cabinet, millwork, & carpentry remodeling & repairs

Contractors License Board Minutes of the July 27, 2012 Meeting Page 33 93. Thomas M. Thompson, RME Mainscape Inc. C-27 Landscaping 94. III Bears Inc. Mark A. McMillan, RME “A” General Engineering “B” General Building 95. Travis F. Thuston (Individual) “B” General Building 96. Timber Tech Hawaii LLC Robert E. Wolverton, RME “B” General Building 97. Gerdon J. Tolentino (Individual) C-42 Roofing 98. Eric P. Van Natta (Individual) C-33 Painting & decorating 99. Westhaven Inc. Mark C. Schaeffer, RME “B” General Building C-60 Solar power systems 100. Christopher C. Woytus, RME IES Residential Inc. C-13 Electrical 101. Yuanda USA Corporation (Additional classification) David C. Rodney, RME C-32 Ornamental, guardrail & fencing C-44 Sheet metal 102. Joe Zhang (Individual) “B” General Building

It was moved by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Suehiro, and unanimously carried to accept the recommendations made by the Applications Committee on items E-1 through E-102. The agenda was taken out of order and continued with “Correspondence”.

Correspondence: None.

Other Business: None.

Contractors License Board Minutes of the July 27, 2012 Meeting Page 34 Industry Concerns: None. Next Meeting: Friday, August 24, 2012 Adjournment: There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at

11:44 a.m. Reviewed and approved by: Taken and recorded by: /s/ Verna Oda /s/ Jan Shimizu Verna Oda Jan Shimizu Executive Officer Secretary 8/23/12 [ ] Minutes approved as is. [ X ] Minutes approved with changes. See Minutes of August 24, 2012.

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