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Minutes of Meeting

Date: July 22, 2016 Place: King Kalakaua Conference Room, King Kalakaua Building Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs 335 Merchant Street, 1st Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 Present: John Polischeck, Jr., Chairperson

Tyrus Kagawa, Vice Chairperson Anacleto “Joey” Alcantara, Jr., Member Leslie Isemoto, Member William Kamai, Member Nathan Konishi, Member Peter H. M. Lee, Member Leonard K. P. Leong, Member Danny T. Matsuoka, Member Kent Matsuzaki, Member Aldon K. Mochida, Member Candace Ito, Executive Officer

Charlene L. K. Tamanaha, Executive Officer James C. Paige, Deputy Attorney General Faith Nishimura, Secretary Guests: Minghua He (Individual)

Albert J. Martorano, RME, In Motion Builders Inc. Arnold Wong, Ironworkers Local Union 625 Stabilization Fund Robert T. Sanborn, RME, RK Excavation Inc. Renee Pandit, paralegal, CB&I LLC Brian R. Harper, RME, Oahu Fire Protection Inc. David Adachi, Hawaiian Dredging Construction Company, Inc. Wesley Chan, Tokunaga Masonry/Mason Contractors Association of Hawaii (MCAH) Eric R. Gruver, Sherwin-Williams Jeff Masatsugu, Painters LMCF Shannon Alivado, General Contractors Association (GCA) Dean M. Nagatoshi, Painting and Decorating Contractors of America, Hawaii Council (PDCA of Hawaii) Tammy L. Lee, Esq., Hawaii Department of Transportation, Contracts Office Supervisor (HDOT) Reed Matsuo, HDOT Highways Division Keith Niiya, ICX Transportation Group, Inc.

Call to Order: There being a quorum present, Chairperson Polischeck called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.

Contractors License Board Minutes of the July 22, 2016 Meeting Page 2 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. Mochida, seconded by Mr. Kamai, and unanimously

carried to approve the Applications Committee Meeting and Executive Session Meeting minutes of July 11, 2016, and the Board Meeting and Executive Session Meeting Minutes of June 24, 2016, as circulated.

Amendments to Agenda: It was moved by Mr. Mochida, seconded by Mr. Kamai, and unanimously

carried to approve the following amendments to the agenda:

Addition to Chapter 91, HRS Adjudicatory Matters:

a. In the Matter of the Contractors’ Licenses of Construction One, Inc. dba Construction One of Ohio, formerly doing business as Construction One of Ohio, doing business as Construction One, Inc.; Robert C. Moberger; CLB 2015-201-L & CLB 2015-202-L

Deletions from Appearances:

b. Broken Arrow Communications (Additional classification)

James M. Williams, RME C-68TN Communication tower

d. Our Star Jac Inc. (Additional classification) Chris A. Silva, RME C-5a Garage door & window shutters C-48a Steel door

e. Thomas K.M. Lee, RME

Video Warehouse Inc. C-60 Solar power systems

f. Shane J. Mahan, RME Kitchell Contractors Inc. “A” General Engineering

Addition to Applications Committee Report:

b. Bret J. Olson, RME Kona Granite LLC C-68 Classified specialist

Addition to Owner-Builder Exemption Applications

g. Katherine and Carl Ciriako, Jr. h. Richard & Debra Taylor

Contractors License Board Minutes of the July 22, 2016 Meeting Page 3 Chapter 91, HRS, Adjudicatory Matters: Chairperson Polischeck called for a recess from the Board’s meeting at

8:32 a.m. to discuss and deliberate on the following adjudicatory matters pursuant to HRS chapter 91.

1. Settlement Agreements

a. In the Matter of the Contractors’ Licenses of Construction One, Inc. dba Construction One of Ohio, formerly doing business as Construction One of Ohio, doing business as Construction One, Inc.; Robert C. Moberger; CLB 2015-201-L & CLB 2015-202-L

Respondent Construction One, Inc. dba Construction One of Ohio, formerly doing business as Construction One of Ohio, doing business as Construction One, Inc. (“Respondent Construction One”), and Robert C. Moberger (“Respondent Moberger”) are licensed as General building contractors. The licenses were issued on or about May 12, 2003; and are due to expire or forfeit on or about September 30, 2016. At all relevant times herein, Respondent Moberger was the only RME of Respondent Construction One. RICO received several complaints from Pacific Resource Partnership alleging that Respondent Moberger was not in residence in the State of Hawaii while Respondent Construction One was performing work at several project sites in the State of Hawaii. RICO alleges that Respondent Construction One is using a trade name that is not registered with the Board. If proven at an administrative hearing, the allegations would constitute violations of the following rules:

HAR section 16-77-8(a) (trade name must be registered with Business Registration and filed with the Board);

HAR section 16-77-71(a)(4) (RME shall be in residence in Hawaii during the period a project is under construction); and

HAR section 16-77-71(a)(5) (RME shall be held responsible for any violation of HAR).

Respondents do not admit to violating any law or rule and agree to pay an administrative fine in the amount of $25,000.00.

After discussion, it was moved by Mr. Isemoto, 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.

Contractors License Board Minutes of the July 22, 2016 Meeting Page 4 2. Board’s Final Orders None. Following the Board’s review, deliberation and decisions in these matters,

pursuant to HRS chapter 91, Chairperson Polischeck announced that the Board was reconvening to its open meeting at 8:35 a.m.

Committee Reports: Chairperson Polischeck appointed the following members to be the

Chairpersons of the Board’s committees:

Applications Committee: Vice-Chairperson Tyrus Kagawa Rules Committee: Leonard Leong

1. Scope of Activity Committee

Nathan T. Konishi, Chairperson

Hawaii Department of Transportation – Requests a determination whether the following work for the A/V system which will be installed in the Joint Traffic Management Center (“JTMC”) requires a C-13 Electrical or C-15 Electronic systems contractor’s license:

Fiber – This work includes installation of fiber between the equipment racks and the panels, monitors and speaker systems. All work will be completed in existing conduits, cable trays and junction boxes. The vendor will be responsible for fiber procurement and installation into this existing infrastructure. Approximate value of the fiber installation work is $30K (~1.3% of total contract value).

Large Display Wall Frame – This work includes installation of a pre-fabricated metal frame that will be used to mount the video monitor system. Approximate value of the frame installation work is $50K (~1.9% of total contract value).

All rough-in A/V system infrastructure will be existing, installed as part of the City and County JTMC facility construction project. This pre-existing infrastructure includes conduits, junction boxes, cable trays, equipment racks, power, and ventilation. Work under Hawaii Department of Transportation’s (“HDOT”) A/V System project will include installation of the audio, video and control systems, as described previously, into this pre-existing rough-in infrastructure.

Ms. Tammy L. Lee, Esq., HDOT Contracts Officer Supervisor, Mr. Reed Matsuo

of HDOT Highways Division, and Mr. Keith Niiya from ICX were present to discuss the above inquiry.

Mr. Niiya stated that the contractor will be constructing the JMTC, including the

installation of conduits and putting in power. The vendor would furnish and install the large display wall frames and video monitor systems which plug into the outlets. The little monitors would be installed to display videos for traffic cameras. The installation of fiber optic cables is required to communicate

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between the video display monitors and conference rooms. The Board asked if the infrastructure contractor will pull the wires through the

conduit and if there is any electrical work (e.g. wires will be tied in). Mr. Niiya responded that the video display is consists of individual screens, and he is not certain if the screens are tied in or plugged in.

The Board asked if the project will involve splicing, and whether the electrical

work will include 120 watt hard wire hook up. Mr. Niiya responded that the fiber optic cables are off the shelf and pre-fabricated, and it has not been determined at this time whether there will be any hard wiring.

Kevin Roach – Requests a determination on whether the “B” General building contractor may self-perform the installation of insulation behind wood paneling in the ceiling conditions and behind drywall in the wall conditions as work that is “incidental and supplemental” to the drywall and siding work.

The estimated construction cost per residence is in excess of $1 million. The estimated insulation cost per residence is $30,000 so the insulation portion comprises less than 3% of the total project cost.

Mr. Roach was not present.

Hawaiian Dredging Construction Company, Inc (“HDCC”) (deferred from March 18, 2016 meeting) – Requests a determination on which license classification is required for the installation of car wash equipment.

Mr. David Adachi of Kaipo Kreations was present to discuss the above inquiry. He stated that he has been installing prepackaged car wash equipment for the car rental industry for twenty-one years. He stated that the car wash kits are pre-made to be set up.

The Board asked Mr. Adachi if he was involved with the car wash project at the Honolulu International Airport and if he is a licensed contractor. Mr. Adachi responded that he is not a licensed contractor and he did not pursue the airport project because there was a question as to whether a contractor’s license was required. The Board asked who installed the car wash equipment for the Honolulu International Airport project and whether his competitors are licensed contractors. Mr. Adachi answered, that car wash equipment installers are not licensed contractors and that he does not know who performed the Honolulu Airport Project. There are other companies that install pre-packaged car wash equipment, like Bellinger and other out of state NS Car Wash installers. In response to the Board’s questions on the installation of the car wash equipment, Mr. Adachi stated that the car wash system is a totally packaged system and there are no individual items that require assembly on site. The car wash system comes in crates and are made to specifications. The pumps and machines are tested before it comes in. There are no separate tanks or pumps that are installed. All equipment for the car wash comes as a kit with instructions on the work that a contractor would need to perform. The


installation of the car wash does not include any conveyors. Mr. Adachi also stated that he does not perform any structural work; all of the structural work is performed by the general contractor. The general contractor also installs the housekeeping pads and presets the anchor, and the equipment is anchored to the cement. The general contractor also hires the electrical and plumbing contractors for the electrical and plumbing connects and disconnects. County of Maui – Requests a determination whether the following work regarding the "trenching, backfilling, patching, and surface restoration" requires a C-37 Plumbing or “A” General engineering contractor’s license:

1. Installation of two drainage systems: 1 drainage system is a 6 ft. dia X 4

ft deep drywell and the other is a 4 ft. X 6 ft. drain inlet buried 5 ft. deep.

2. Perform grading work for accessible routes require fine grading to meet the accessible guidelines and balancing the surrounding slopes after the drains and accessible routes are installed. Grading is required for the installation of concrete walks to the shower.

Ms. Shannon Alivado, Director of Government Relations for the General Contractors Association of Hawaii was present to discuss this inquiry. Ms. Alivado stated that if the work involves manholes, drywells and trenching an “A” General engineering contractor’s license would be required pursuant to the Hawaii Revised Statutes. She also stated that a C-37 Plumbing contractor’s license would be required to install a shower. Terry Doyle – Requests a determination of whether a license is required to inject a urethane resin called EC1000-180 into termite and dry rot damaged wood columns and beams in open beam structures.

Mr. Doyle was not present. Eric R. Gruver – Requests clarification on the following:

1. Whether a C-33 Licensed Contractor can do concrete spall repairs under

this license and what are the stipulations. 2. If so how much is he/she allowed to repair (depth etc.) 3. Where does the C-31a/C-31d license become mandatory? 4. What constitutes "structural" and "non-structural" spall repairs? For

instance, a repair on a significant load bearing wall vs an aesthetic repair on a retaining wall perhaps? Is there a clear cut definition for "structural" spalling vs "non-structural"?

5. Can a C33 Contractor legally repair concrete/spalls/aesthetics in concrete? To what extent?

Mr. Eric R. Gruver, Account Manager for Sherwin-Williams, was present to discuss the above inquiry. Mr. Gruver stated that his role with Sherwin-Williams is to act as a liaison for and write specifications for property managers of Associations of Apartment


Owners (“AOAO”). He also stated that he invites the contractors to bid on the projects, and the AOAO hires and enters into the contract with the contractor. Mr. Gruver asked the Board to determine when a C-33 Painting and decorating contractor is required to have a C-31a Cement concrete or C-31d Tuckpointing and caulking contractor’s license to perform spall repair, and determine what constitutes structural spall repair work. It has come to his attention that in the 2013 Gillespie case, it was determined that the C-33 is allowed to do spall repairs. Executive Officer Ito informed the Board that she requested Mr. Gruver provide additional information on the project and the work being performed. Her request included that he provide the plans and specifications for the project, the cost and extent of the C-33 Painting and decorating work, and the cost and extent of the concrete spall repair work. Executive Office Ito explained that each Board determination is made on a case-by-case basis and is fact specific. Mr. Gruver is believes that the spall repair work is “incidental and supplemental” to the C-33 contractor’s license and is requesting a general opinion from the Board on when spall repair becomes structural (e.g., is it structural when rebar is installed). The Board informed Mr. Gruver that it cannot make a blanket determination on whether spall repair is “incidental and supplemental” to the C-33 contractor’s license because each determination is made on case by case basis depending on the facts provided. Mr. Gruver stated that he is involved in over a hundred painting projects a year and that over 90% of spall work requires rebar work. He is requesting that the Board provide a clear cut determination on the spall repair work that can be performed by a C-33 contractor. The Board informed Mr. Gruver that he must provide information specific to his inquiry. Mr. Jeff Masatsugu representing the Painters LMCF, agreed with Mr. Gruver that the spall repair work is covered under the C-33 contractor’s license. He cited to the January 2013 Babylon Painting case where spall repair was considered as cosmetic work. Mr. Dean M. Nagatoshi of the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America, Hawaii Council stated that from the painting standpoint, spall repair is cosmetic because they are repairing the surface. Anything that is supporting the structure would require a structural engineer. Mr. Nagatoshi informed the Board that he is not an engineer or mason. The Board asked if painters consider corroding rebar to be cosmetic spall repair work? Mr. Nagatoshi responded, “yes”, as part of the spall repair they treat the rebar and it is not considered as structural work. He also stated that the painter’s determination on work that is non-structural spall repair is subjective. Mr. Masatsugu added that this is consistent with the January 2013 determination.


Mr. Gruver asked whether a repair on a significant load bearing wall; pedestrian walkway; sheet wall repair; work that includes rebar; and deck repair would constitute structural or non-structural spall repair. The Board asked if painters pour concrete to repair concrete. Mr. Nagatoshi responded that painters sometimes do small forms and pour concrete; sometimes they chip back concrete, cut a small rebar and replace rebar with very little welding. Mr. Arnold Wong of the Ironworkers Local Union 625 Stabilization Fund strongly disagreed that chip out of concrete and rebar replacement could be performed by a C-33 contractor, and stated that a C-41 Reinforcing steel contractor’s license would be required to perform this work. He also stated that if deck repair work is performed improperly, it could pose a safety issue: structural load bearing work requires a C-41 contractor. Mr. Nagatoshi stated that spall repair is “incidental and supplemental” to C-33 work and somewhat subjective. If the repair is small, it’s “incidental and supplemental”; if it is larger, it is a structural repair. Painters will call in the appropriate contractors for structural repairs. He added that some painters also have C-31 Masonry contractor’s licenses. Mr. Masatsugu stated that based on the Board’s previous determination in January 2013, spall repair work is included under the C-33 Painting and decorating license. Mr. Gruver stated that the question today is to what extent painters can perform spall repair work. It is not reasonable to say that painters cannot perform any spall repair work when they are capable to perform spall repair work. The C-41 and C-31 contractors are not willing to take on small spall repairs jobs because it is not financially feasible. The Board expressed concerns that painters are setting forms and pouring concrete and asked at what point would the repair require pouring concrete? Mr. Nagatoshi responded that the C-33 contractors use their experience and considers the extent and size to determine when to pour concrete. The Board asked if painters also perform plastering. Mr. Nagatoshi responded that he could not say that a C-33 contractor is experienced in plastering work. Mr. Wesley Chan, Tokunaga Masonry/ Mason Contractors Association of Hawaii (“MCAH”), stated that spall repair is not cosmetic. For example, if a walkway loses the top 2 inches of a 6 inch slab, this is structural because the strength of the system is compromised and the system needs to be replaced. The concrete with the rebar makes up the system. Spalling is caused by the rebar corroding and rebar treatment is required. Mr. Chan stated that cosmetic work is plastering; spall repair is a structural and that is the reason the details for spall repair are found in the S drawings (structural). Ms. Alivado stated that the description of the C-33 Painting and decorating contractor is to apply materials common to the painting and decorating industry for protective and decorative purposes and does not believe it includes spall repair. She also added that the AOAO should be the responsible party in hiring


the appropriate contractor.

Executive Session: At 9:15 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Kamai, and

unanimously carried to enter into executive session pursuant to HRS section 92-5(a)(4) to consult with James C. Paige, deputy attorney general, on questions and issues pertaining to the Board’s powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities.

At 9:58 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Mochida, seconded by Mr. Isemoto, and

unanimously carried to move out of executive session and to reconvene to the Board’s regular order of business.

Hawaii Department of Transportation – Requests a determination whether the following work for the A/V system which will be installed in the Joint Traffic Management Center (“JTMC”) requires a C-13 Electrical or C-15 Electronic systems contractor’s license:

Fiber – This work includes installation of fiber between the equipment racks and the panels, monitors and speaker systems. All work will be completed in existing conduits, cable trays and junction boxes. The vendor will be responsible for fiber procurement and installation into this existing infrastructure. Approximate value of the fiber installation work is $30K (~1.3% of total contract value).

Large Display Wall Frame – This work includes installation of a pre-fabricated metal frame that will be used to mount the video monitor system. Approximate value of the frame installation work is $50K (~1.9% of total contract value).

Recommendation: The C-13 Electrical contractor may perform the installation of the entire audio/visual system described above; and the C-15 Electronic systems contractor may perform the installation of the audio/visual system described above; provided that all non-low voltage electrical work and installation of conduits are performed by a C-13 Electrical contractor.

Kevin Roach – Requests a determination on whether the “B” General building contractor may self-perform the installation of insulation behind wood paneling in the ceiling conditions and behind drywall in the wall conditions as work that is incidental and supplemental to the drywall and siding work. The Board reviewed of the plans and product information provided by Mr. Roach and determined that the installation of the Foamed-In-Place Lightweight Cement Insulation is not directly related to the work of the C-12 Drywall or C-5b Siding application contractor’s licenses.

Recommendation: The installation of the Foamed-In-Place Lightweight Cement Insulation is not “incidental and supplemental” to the performance of the C-12 Drywall or C-5b Siding application contractor’s licenses on this residential project; and that the C-1 Acoustical and insulation contractor’s license is required to install the Foamed-In-Place Lightweight Cement insulation on this


residential project.

Hawaiian Dredging Construction Company, Inc (“HDCC”) (deferred from March 18, 2016 meeting) – Requests a determination on which license classification is required for the installation of car wash equipment.

Recommendation: The C-25 Institutional and commercial equipment contractor’s license is required to install the car wash equipment; provided that all electrical and plumbing work is subcontracted to the C-13 Electrical and C-37 Plumbing contractor, respectively. County of Maui – Requests a determination whether the following work regarding the "trenching, backfilling, patching, and surface restoration" requires a C-37 Plumbing or “A” General engineering contractor’s license:

1. Installation of two drainage systems: 1 drainage system is a 6 ft. dia X 4

ft deep drywell and the other is a 4 ft. X 6 ft. drain inlet buried 5 ft. deep.

2. Perform grading work for accessible routes require fine grading to meet the accessible guidelines and balancing the surrounding slopes after the drains and accessible routes are installed. Grading is required for the installation of concrete walks to the shower.

Recommendation: Question 1: The C-37 Plumbing, “A” General engineering, and C-43 Sewer, sewage disposal, drain, and pipe laying contractor may perform the "trenching, backfilling, patching, and surface restoration" that is required for the installation of the two drainage systems: (a) drainage system is a 6 ft. dia X 4 ft deep drywell and (b) 4 ft. X 6 ft. drain inlet buried 5 ft. deep; and Question 2: The “A” General engineering, and C-17 Excavating, grading, and trenching contractor’s licenses are required to perform the grading work for accessible routes that meet the accessible guidelines and balancing the surrounding slopes after the drains and accessible routes are installed.

Terry Doyle – Requests a determination of whether a license is required to inject a urethane resin called EC1000-180 into termite and dry rot damaged wood columns and beams in open beam structures.

Recommendation: 1. The “B” General building or the C-6 Carpentry framing contractor’s

license is required to inject a urethane resin (EC1000-180) into termite and dry rot damaged wood columns and beams in open beam structures; and

2. The C-5 Cabinet, millwork, and carpentry remodeling and repairs contractor’s license is required to inject a urethane resin (EC1000-180) into non-structural termite and dry rot damaged wood columns and beams in open beam structures;


provided that if the purpose of injecting the urethane resin into wood is for pest control purposes, a pest control operator’s license may be required. The Board recommended that Mr. Boyle contact the Pest Control Board for information on the requirements for a pest control operator’s license.

Eric R. Gruver – Requests clarification on the following:

1. Whether a C-33 Licensed Contractor can do concrete spall repairs under

this license and what are the stipulations. 2. If so how much is he/she allowed to repair (depth etc.) 3. Where does the C-31a/C-31d license become mandatory? 4. What constitutes "structural" and "non-structural" spall repairs? For

instance, a repair on a significant load bearing wall vs an aesthetic repair on a retaining wall perhaps? Is there a clear cut definition for "structural" spalling vs "non-structural"?

5. Can a C33 Contractor legally repair concrete/spalls/aesthetics in concrete? To what extent?

Recommendation: Defer this matter to review a prior determination on a similar inquiry in January 2013.

It was moved by Mr. Isemoto, seconded by Mr. Lee, and unanimously carried to approve the above scope recommendations.

Appearances Before the Board: a. Brett M. Anderson, RME

Hardesty & Associates Inc. “B” General Building Mr. Anderson was not present.

h. Robert T. Sanborn, RME RK Excavation Inc.

“A” General Engineering Executive Session: At 10:05 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Isemoto, seconded by Mr. Lee, and

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 James C. Paige, 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 10:20 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Konishi, and

unanimously carried to move out of executive session and to reconvene to the Board’s regular order of business.


Mr. Sanborn is interested in applying for the C-3 Asphalt paving and surfacing, C-17 Excavating, grading, and trenching, and C-43 Sewer, sewage disposal, drain, and pipe laying classifications. After discussion, it was moved by Mr. Isemoto, seconded by Mr. Mochida, and unanimously carried to deny Mr. Sanborn’s application for licensure in the “A” General Engineering classification because he did not meet the experience requirement; to approve Mr. Sanborn’s application for licensure in the C-17 Excavating, grading, and trenching classification pending the submittal of an independent accountant’s compilation report for the financial statement submitted; and to defer Mr. Sanborn’s application for licensure in the C-3 Asphalt paving and surfacing and C-43 Sewer, sewage disposal, drain, and pipe laying classifications pending the submittal of an independent accountant’s compilation report for the financial statement submitted and separate project lists for each classification verifying four years of on-site supervisory experience.

g. Albert J. Martorano, RME, In Motion Builders Inc.

“B” General building Executive Session: At 10:25 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Mochida, and


At 10:33 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Mochida, 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. Mochida, and unanimously carried to approve Mr. Martorano’s application for licensure in the “B” General Building classification.

c. Minghua He (Individual) C-37 Plumbing Executive Session: At 10:34 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Mochida, seconded by Mr. Lee, and



At 10:49 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Kagawa, seconded by Mr. Isemoto, 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. Kagawa, seconded by Mr. Isemoto, and unanimously carried to approve Mr. He’s application in the C-37 classification. i. Brian R. Harper, RME

Oahu Fire Protection Inc. C-13 Electrical Executive Session: At 10:50 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Mochida, and


At 11:00 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Mochida, and unanimously carried to move out of executive session and to reconvene to the Board’s regular order of business. Chairperson Polischeck stated that one of the requirements for licensure is financial integrity and the Board looks at an applicant’s overall financial integrity. After discussion, it was moved by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Kagawa, and unanimously carried to defer Mr. Harper’s application in the C-13 Electrical classification pending review of his credit report submitted at today’s meeting and to allow Mr. Harper to continue with his application beyond the six month time period. Mr. Harper stated that he has a CPA and people to handle his financial matters. Chairperson Polischeck stated that as the RME applicant, he must meet the financial integrity requirement.

Committee 2. Applications Committee: Reports: Tyrus Kagawa, Chairperson

It was moved by Mr. Mochida, seconded by Mr. Lee, and unanimously carried to approve the license applications in the following categories as attached to the meeting minutes.

a. Request for Change in Business Status

b. Request for Waiver of Bond Requirement c. Applications for Licensure


The following matters were deferred due to the King Kalakaua Building being closed for health and safety reasons due to a power outage.

Committee Reports: 3. Conditional License Report:

Charlene L.K. Tamanaha, Executive Officer 4. Examination Committee:

Aldon Mochida, Chairperson

5. Recovery/Education Fund Committee:

6. Legislation Committee: Peter H. M. Lee, Chairperson 7. Rules Committee: Leonard Leong, Chairperson

8. Investigation Committee:

Kent Matsuzaki, Chairperson Applications Committee Report:

Charlene Tamanaha, Executive Officer

a. Brookfield Hawaii Builders LLC Leonard S. Underwood, RME “B” General Building

b. Bret J. Olson, RME

Kona Granite LLC C-68 Classified specialist

Owner-Builder Exemption Applications

a. Lava Lot Trust 55, Successful Finance, Inc. Trustee (deferred from June 24, 2016 meeting)

b. Christina Murphy (deferred from June 24, 2016 meeting) c. Gregory Wayne Krapff and Mary A. Krapff d. Roger Simons e. Bryon Matthews

f. Destry Allen g. Katherine and Carl Ciriako, Jr. h. Richard & Debra Taylor

Correspondence: Other Business: Industry Concerns:

Contractors License Board Minutes of the July 22, 2016 Meeting Page 15 Next Meeting: Friday, August 18, 2016 Adjournment: There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at

11:04 a.m. Reviewed and approved by: Taken and recorded by: /s/ Candace Ito /s/ Faith Nishimura Candace Ito Faith Nishimura Executive Officer Secretary 8/17/16 [X] Minutes approved as is. [ ] Minutes approved with changes. See minutes of .

CONTRACTORS LICENSE BOARD Professional & Vocational Licensing Division

Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs State of Hawaii

July 22, 2016

APPLICATIONS COMMITTEE ATTACHMENT

New 1. Request for Change in Business Status: Business: SC-1 Johnny E. Ayson, RME Revolusun Roofing JV Licensed: C-42 Roofing Request: Dual status (Joyace Roofing LLC) Recommend: Approval

SC-2 Fooney Freestone, RME CN Pacific LLC JV Licensed: “A” General Engineering “B” General Building Request: Dual status (Caddell Construction Co

(DE) LLC) Recommend: Deferral SC-3 Victor D. Lorenz, Sr. (Individual) Licensed: C-13 Electrical Request: Reactivate Recommend: Deferral SC-4 Nikolay Mysin, RME Build Connection Inc. Licensed: C-13 Electrical C-21 Flooring C-37 Plumbing Request: Dual status (Amko Builders Inc.) Recommend: Deferral SC-5 Troy Nielsen (Individual) Licensed: “B” General Building Request: Reactivate Recommend: Approval SC-6 Jose De Jesus Verdin-Felipe (Individual) Licensed: C-12 Drywall C-33b Taping Request: Reactivate Recommend: Deferral

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2. Request for Waiver of Bond Requirement WB-1 Maui Plumbing Inc. Raymond A. Michaels, RME Licensed: C-37 Plumbing Request: Waiver of $8,000 bond Recommend: Deferral WB-2 Kevin Osop Shin (Individual) Licensed: “B” General Building Request: Waiver of $19,000 bond Recommend: Approval Applications Approve applications, subject to all requirements except examinations. A:

1. Allen Enterprises Inc. Grandison G. Allen, RME (Reactivate) “A” General Engineering Bond: $19,000

2. CB&I LLC dba CB&I Constructors James E. Bohinski, RME C-48 Structural steel (pending approval of parent guaranty) 3. Comspec Engineering Inc. (Additional classification)

Bruce N. Yamashita, RME (Reactivate) “A” General Engineering “B” General Building C-13 Electrical

4. Demos Painting & Decorating Inc. Michael D. Dimoutsikos, RME C-33 Painting & decorating 5. Diamond Head Construction LLC Xiao Hua He, RME “B” General Building 6. Diamond Head Windows and Doors Inc. Todd C. McKinstry, RME C-5 Cabinet, millwork, & carpentry remodeling, and repairs 7. Discovery Builders Maui LLC Edward Lee Divita, Jr., RME (Reactivate) “B” General Building 8. ECH Corporation Kevin K. Mashino, RME “B” General Building

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9. EDesign Group Inc. Jonathan D. Miller, RME C-15 Electronic systems 10. Good Faith Construction LLC Chao Yun Ni, RME (Dual status – Chao Yun Ni) “B” General Building 11. Headed Home Roofing LLC Robin T.S. Schlitzkus, RME C-33 Painting & decorating 12. HM Construction Inc. Mingxing He, RME “B” General Building Bond: $18,000 13. I Apana Construction LLC Ikaika M. Apana, RME “B” General Building Bond: $14,000 14. In Motion Builders Inc. Jason D. Young, RME “B” General Building 15. Charles S. Johnston (Individual) C-33 Painting & decorating 16. Kawelo Construction LLC David Vitarelli, RME “B” General Building 17. Kelikai Pacific Foundation JV Damien J. Enright, RME (Dual status – Kelikai Inc./

“A” General Engineering Structural Systems Inc.) C-31a Cement concrete C-32 Ornamental, guardrail & fencing C-34 Soil stabilization C-35 Pile driving, pile & caisson drilling & foundation C-55 Waterproofing

18. Kenta Electric LLC Keith T. Kamiyama, RME C-13 Electrical 19. Lehmann Construction LLC Darrell L. Lehmann, RME “A” General Engineering C-33 Painting & decorating Bond: $14,000

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20. Lopez General Engineering LLC Victor Lopez, RME “A” General Engineering C-17 Excavating, grading, & trenching 21. M3 Builders Inc. Wenliang Cao, RME “B” General Building 22. Noel Madamba (Individual) “A” General Engineering “B” General Building

23. Makana Construction LLC Frank R. Alexander II, RME (Dual status – Alexanders “B” General Building Design and Remodeling LLC) Bond: $14,000 24. Market Cooling & Construction Inc. Paul Russavage, RME “B” General Building C-40 Refrigeration 25. No Ka Oi Homes Inc. Michael L. Kirby, RME “B” General Building Bond: $5,000

26. Noho’ana Builders LLC Mark M. Gaspar, RME (Additional classification) C-1 Acoustical & insulation C-12 Drywall (defer) C-36 Plastering (defer) 27. Omega Builders Inc. Maximino R. Agnacin, RME C-5 Cabinet, millwork, & carpentry remodeling & repairs 28. Pacific Precision Builders Inc.

Peter W.Y. Ma, RME (Dual status – M & M “B” General Building Electric Inc./Ohana C-13 Electrical Builders Group Inc./MK Builders Group Inc.)

29. R Davuycuy LLC

Randall Dacuycuy, RME C-13 Electrical 30. SG Builders LLC Steven M. Goldberg, RME “B” General Building

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31. SJ Communication Inc. Patrick E. Soesman, RME C-15 Electronic systems 32. Solid Framing Construction LLC

Jeffrey K. Arneson, RME C-6 Carpentry framing

“B” General Building (defer) 33. Soltren Painting LLC Phillip E. Soltren, RME C-33 Painting & decorating 34. Strong Painting Services LLC William T. Strong, RME (Reactivate) C-33 Painting & decorating 35. VT Milcom Inc. (Additional classification) Rene A. Figueredo, RME “A” General Engineering “B” General Building 36. YD Hawaii Construction Corporation Kinsey H. Kim, RME “A” General Engineering “B” General Building C-1 Acoustical & insulation C-31 Masonry C-36 Plastering Applications Approve applications; subject to all requirements including examinations in B: Parts I and II, except as otherwise noted.

1. Raymond A. Anguay, RME Kahului Carpet & Drapery Products, Inc. C-7 Carpet laying 2. Richard C.H. Chan (Individual) C-40 Refrigeration C-52 Ventilating & air conditioning (withdraw) 3. Commercial Appliance Parts & Service LLC Troy T. Nakata, RME C-25 Institutional & commercial equipment 4. Kelly L. Cox, RME Five Star Airport Alliance Inc. C-16a Conveyor systems

5. Rene A. Figueredo, RME (Additional classification)

VT Milcom Inc. C-15b Telecommunications

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6. Minghua He (Individual) C-37 Plumbing

7. ILUM Enterprises Inc. Justin L. Agricula-Balmoja, RME C-12 Drywall C-33 Painting & decorating Bond: $5,000

8. In Motion Builders Inc. Albert J. Martorano, RME “B” General Building

9. Island Wide Natural Stone and Tile Inc. (Additional classification) John B. Rawson, RME C-21 Flooring 10. KA Painting LLC Aaron N. Okazaki, RME C-33 Painting & decorating 11. KM Tile LLC Konstantin V. Mezentsev, RME C-51 Tile Bond: $10,000 12. Ken N. Kaneshiro, RME KH Electric Inc. C-13 Electrical 13. MCG Constructors Inc. Christopher R. McGraw, RME “B” General Building 14. MK Electric LLC (Additional classification) Zebadiah P. Spencer, RME C-68TN Communication tower 15. Korey F. Medeiros (Individual) C-32 Ornamental, guardrail, & fencing Bond: $11,000 16. Morris M. Mercer (Individual) C-27 Landscaping 17. Kerry K. Okuda (Individual) C-13 Electrical 18. One Stop Solar & Sustainable Hawaii LLC Douglas B. Shew, RME C-60 Solar power systems

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19. Pacific Rim Constructors Inc. Keith J. Stewart, RME “B” General Building Bond: $15,000

“A” General Engineering (defer) 20. Pacific Vista Development LLC (Additional classification) Ivan T. Shishikin, RME C-21 Flooring C-51 Tile C-7 Carpet laying (withdraw 5/16) 21. RK Excavation Inc. Robert T. Sanborn, RME C-17 Excavating, grading & trenching

(approve pending submittal of an independent accountant’s compilation report) “A” General Building (deny) C-3 Asphalt paving & surfacing (defer)

C-43 Sewer, sewage disposal, drain & pipe laying (defer) 22. David Riddarskjold (Individual) C-51 Tile 23. Kevin T. Suehiro, RME (Additional classification) 808 Underground Utilities Inc. “A” General Engineering

24. Jianwei Xue (Individual) C-13 Electrical 25. Yamada Paint Contracting Inc. (Additional classification) Gerald K. Yamada, RME C-1 Acoustical & insulation C-36 Plastering 26. Z-Act LLC Caleb K. Olayan, RME “B” General Building Bond: $25,000 “A” General Engineering (withdraw 6/16) Applications Withdraw applications; previously deferred. C:

1. Richard C.H. Chan (Individual) C-52 Ventilating & air conditioning

C-40 Refrigeration (approve)

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2. Benjamin Jamieson (Individual) “B” General Building C-5 Cabinet, millwork, & carpentry remodeling, & repair (defer)

C-6 Carpentry framing (defer)

3. S&C Electric Company (Additional classification) Wayne S. Sherrill, RME “A” General Engineering

C-17 Excavating, grading, & trenching (defer) C-31a Cement concrete (defer) C-61 Solar energy systems (defer)

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. Aina Excavation & Grading Inc. (Additional classification) Joseph B. Santos, RME

C-15b Telecommunications

2. Brett M. Anderson, RME Hardesty & Associates Inc. “B” General Building 3. Allen D. Gadus, RME

Birdair Inc. “B” General Building

4. JBS Energy Solutions LLC Sean L. McNanie, RME “A” General Engineering 5. Howard F. Klein (Individual) “B” General Building 6. Shane J. Mahan, RME (Dual status - Kitchell

Kitchell Custom Homes Inc. Contractors Inc.) “A” General Engineering

“B” General Building (approve 6/16) 7. Georgia S. Mason (Individual) C-3 Asphalt paving & surfacing 8. Mocon Corporation (Additional classification) Darin R. Fogg, RME C-33 Painting & decorating 9. Preciado Electric Inc. Heden Preciado, RME C-13 Electrical

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10. RK Excavation Inc. Robert T. Sanborn, RME “A” General Building

C-17 Excavating, grading & trenching (approve pending submittal of an independent accountant’s compilation report) C-3 Asphalt paving & surfacing (defer)

C-43 Sewer, sewage disposal, drain & pipe laying (defer) 11. Tropical Islandwide Inc. Nafetalai Finau, RME C-27 Landscaping C-31 Masonry

Applications Defer applications; for further investigation or request for additional E: documentation.

1. A G T LLC Keith K. Kishi, RME C-22a Glass tinting 2. ATN Construction LLC Richard A. Breaux, RME “B” General Building 3. Above All Services LLC Henry Medeiros, RME C-33 Painting & decorating 4. Ace Construction LLC William W. Kekauoha, Jr., RME “A” General Engineering C-17 Excavating, grading, & trenching C-31a Cement concrete C-37a Sewer & drain line C-43 Sewer, sewage disposal, drain, & pipe laying

5. Adroit Energy Inc. (Additional classification)

James J. Backman, RME “A” General Engineering C-4 Boiler, hot-water heating, hot water supply, & steam fitting 6. Aikane Nursery & Landscaping LLC

Brandon A. Belmarez, RME C-27 Landscaping

7. Alliance Overhead Garage Doors Inc. Victor Molcuta, RME C-5a Garage door & window shutters

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8. Alpha Omega Builders Inc. Warren Mamizuka, RME “A” General Engineering “B” General Building C-27b Tree trimming & removal C-31 Masonry

9. Angelus Waterproofing & Restoration Inc. Shaun K. Geiger, RME C-55 Waterproofing

C-31d Tuckpointing & caulking (approve 5/16) C-42 Roofing (deny 5/16) 10. Julie M. Aponte, RME J & J Drywall and Plastering LLC C-1 Acoustical & insulation C-12 Drywall C-36 Plastering 11. BAP Power Corporation Anthony Lamoureux, RME C-13 Electrical C-60 Solar power systems 12. BAP Power Corporation Daryl R. Riles, RME C-13 Electrical C-60 Solar power systems 13. Flavio Bermejo Barrera (Individual) (Additional classification)

C-55 Waterproofing 14. Bora Inc. Ralph K. Sakauye, RME “B” General Building C-33 Painting & decorating C-55 Waterproofing 15. Michael A. Boyle (Individual) “B” General Building 16. Brannon’s Fencing LLC Brannon J. Valdez, RME C-32 Ornamental guardrail & fencing 17. Broken Arrow Communications Inc. (Additional classification)

James M. Williams, RME C-68TN Communication tower

18. Christopher K. Broyles-Schopen, RME

Alternate Energy Inc. C-13 Electrical

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19. Fritz Bruggemeier & Associates Inc. Fred H. Bruggemeier, RME C-27 Landscaping C-31b Stone masonry 20. Build Connection Inc. Nikolay Mysin, RME (Dual status – Amko Builders C-13 Electrical Inc.) C-21 Flooring C-37 Plumbing 21. Castaway Construction & Restoration LLC (Additional classification) Benjamin R. Clark, RME

C-52 Ventilating & air conditioning

22. Critchfield Pacific Inc. (Additional classification) Jesse S. Terakawa, RME C-13 Electrical

23. Custom Carpentry by CPT LLC Colin P. Thompson, RME (Additional classification) “B” General Building 24. Mark E. Davis C-13 Electrical 25. Keaholani E.J. DeMello, RME Emerald Isle Pipe Supply Inc. C-37 Plumbing 26. E S Consulting LLC

Earl S. Sumida, RME C-33c Surface treatment

C-25 Institutional & commercial equipment (approve with $5,000 bond 4/16)

C-53 Miscellaneous retail products (withdraw 5/16)

27. EXA USA Corp. Ulderico Micara, RME “B” General Building

28. Paul Ferreira (Individual) C-5 Cabinet, millwork, & carpentry remodeling & repairs

C-13 Electrical C-37 Plumbing “B” General Building (withdraw 5/16)

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29. Robert K. Fujikawa, RME (Additional classification) Fujikawa Associates Inc. C-40 Refrigeration

C-44 Sheet metal (approve 3/16) 30. Joseph E. Fullmer (Individual) “B” General Building 31. Great Construction LLC Wen Xu Guo, RME “B” General Building 32. H & H Overhead Door of Oahu Inc. (Additional classification) Clifford M. Hedani, RME (Dual status – Clifford M. “B” General Building Hedani) 33. Hale Pono Construction LLC Joseph M. Rojas, RME “B” General Building 34. Scott E. Hargiss, RME Lawrence Carpet Service Inc. C-7 Carpet laying C-21 Flooring C-51 Tile 35. Anthony D. Hartz (Individual) C-13 Electrical

36. Hawaii No Ka Oi LLC Kinoulu Lee, RME C-9 Cesspool C-17 Excavating, grading, & trenching C-31b Stone masonry

37. Armin V.R. Hinze (Individual) (Additional classification) C-55 Waterproofing 38. Ian M. Ichimura, RME Pural Water Specialty Co. Inc. C-37d Water chlorination & sanitation C-37e Treatment & pumping facilities 39. Intelligent Choice Construction LLC William P. Anderson, RME “B” General Building 40. JSB Enterprises LLC (Additional classification) Jeffrey S. Borge, RME “A” General Engineering

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41. Benjamin Jamieson (Individual) C-5 Cabinet, millwork, & carpentry remodeling, and repair C-6 Carpentry framing

“B” General Building (withdraw) 42. Adrian D. Kamalani (Individual) “B” General Building

43. Richard B. Kastin (Individual) “B” General Building 44. Dennis T. Kihara, RME Emerald Isle Pipe Supply Inc. C-37 Plumbing 45. Koki Roofing Inc. Derek S. Koki, RME C-42 Roofing 46. Lanes Carpet Installation LLC David A. Daunhauer, RME C-7 Carpet laying C-21 Flooring C-51 Tile 47. Stephen T. Leis RME Dorvin D. Leis Co., Inc. C-44 Sheet metal

C-20 Fire protection (approve 4/16) C-37 Plumbing (approve 4/16)

48. Lennen Commercial Builders Inc.

Jerame J. Lennen, RME “B” General Building 49. Chun-Yu Huang Loo, RME VT Milcom Inc. C-15b Telecommunications 50. Makai Solutions Daniel G. Peterson, RME (Dual status - Peterson C-25 Institutional & commercial equipment Hydraulics Inc.) C-37c Vacuum & air systems C-37f Fuel dispensing 51. Scott A. Massner, RME Helix Electric Inc. C-13 Electrical C-63 High voltage electrical

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52. Metrocell Construction Inc. James H. Culwell, RME “A” General Engineering “B” General Building

53. Mikey’s Home Repair LLC

Michael A. Gualdarama, RME C-21 Flooring C-33 Painting & decorating C-51 Tile C-5 Cabinet, millwork, & carpentry remodeling & repairs (approve 5/16)

“B” General Building (withdraw 4/16) 54. Modern Builders Hawaii LLC Bradley J. Endrizal, RME C-6 Carpentry framing 55. Michael D. Moore, RME Penhall Company C-19 Asbestos 56. Noho’ana Builders LLC Mark M. Gaspar, RME (Additional classification – C-12 Drywall C-36 Plastering

C-1 Acoustical & insulation (approve)

57. O’Kief Construction LLC Kelly M. O’Kief, RME “A” General Engineering “B” General Building C-27 Landscaping C-41 Reinforcing steel 58. Oahu Fire Protection Inc. (Additional classification)

Brian R. Harper, RME C-15a Fire & burglar alarm C-13 Electrical (deny 1/16)

59. Brice T. Ogasawara, RME Cornerstone Air Conditioning Inc. C-52 Ventilating & air conditioning

60. Our Star Jac Inc. (Additional classification) Chris A. Silva, RME C-5a Garage door & window shutters C-48a Steel door 61. P&T Solar Company Ltd. (Additional classification) Michael S. Allen, RME C-37 Plumbing

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62. Pacific Concrete Solutions LLC Elliot C. Perry, RME C-31 Masonry C-31a Cement concrete (qualify) 63. Pacific Rim Constructors Inc. Keith J. Stewart, RME “A” General Engineering

“B” General Building (approve) Bond: $15,000

64. Pacific Standard Construction Inc. Nathan E. Campbell, RME (Reactivate) “B” General Building 65. Parkway C&A LP David W. Elmer, RME “B” General Building 66. Pavon Builders Hawaii LLC Joseph M. Pavon, RME “A” General Engineering “B” General Building C-13 Electrical C-52 Ventilating & air conditioning 67. Pettus Plumbing & Piping Inc. Tony M. Robertson, RME C-52 Ventilating & air conditioning

68. Progressive Builders Inc. (Additional classification) James B. Prickett, RME “B” General Building 69. RK Excavation Inc. Robert T. Sanborn, RME C-3 Asphalt paving & surfacing C-43 Sewer, sewage disposal, drain & pipe laying C-17 Excavating, grading & trenching

(approve pending submittal of independant’s compilation report) “A” General Building (deny) 70. Paul N. Ryan, RME Shimmick Construction Company Inc. C-13 Electrical C-62 Pole & line C-63 High voltage electrical

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71. S&C Electric Company (Additional classification) Wayne S. Sherrill, RME C-17 Excavating, grading, & trenching C-31a Cement concrete C-61 Solar energy systems

“A” General Engineering (withdraw) 72. Brent Shaffer (Individual) “B” General Building

73. Roger N. Sharp, RME Triad Retail Construction Inc. “B” General Building 74. Sierra Detention Systems Inc. Walter R. Pilcher, RME “B” General Building 75. Sierra Pacific Construction LLC Lester T. Johnson, RME “B” General Building 76. Solid Framing Construction LLC Jeffrey K. Arneson, RME “B” General Building C-6 Carpentry framing (approve)

77. J A Stowell Construction Inc. James A. Stowell, RME “B” General Building

78. Sweat Construction Inc. (Additional classification) Ronald A. Sweat, RME

C-42 Roofing 79. Siale Taetakua (Individual) C-31 Masonry 80. Phillippe F. Tremblay (Individual)

“B” General Building 81. Haani T. Tulimaiau (Individual) C-31 Masonry 82. Vector Security Inc. Curtis L. Bibb, RME C-15 Electronic systems 83. Video Warehouse Inc. (Additional classification)

Thomas K.M. Lee, RME C-60 Solar power systems

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84. Larry Watt Limited Liability Company Brian D. Kirk, RME “B” General Building

85. West Steel Corporation Jason K. Kaahaaina, RME C-24 Building, moving & wrecking C-32 Ornamental, guardrail, & fencing C-48 Structural steel C-56 Welding 86. XY Construction Inc. Xiuyun Xie, RME “B” General Building 87. Charles R. Zeldenthuis, RME

Mastec Network Solutions LLC “A” General Engineering C-68TN Communication tower (approve 5/16) 88. Zen Trucking and Building Construction LLC Todd E. Fisher, RME “B” General Building

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