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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: June 22, 2018 Place: King Kalakaua Conference Room, King Kalakaua Building Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs 335 Merchant Street, 1 st Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 Present: John Polischeck, Jr., Chairperson Tyrus Kagawa, Vice Chairperson Anacleto “Joey” Alcantara, Jr., Member Leslie Isemoto, Member Nathan Konishi, Member Peter H. M. Lee, Member Leonard K. P. Leong, Member Danny T. Matsuoka, Member Kent Matsuzaki, Member Kenneth T. Shimizu, Member Nicholas W. Teves, Jr., Member Candace Ito, Executive Officer Charlene L. K. Tamanaha, Executive Officer Krishna F. Jayaram, Deputy Attorney General Faith Nishimura, Secretary Guests: Peter K. Martin, RME, Hope Builders LLC Jeffrey E. Norris, RME, Brinderson Lp Jay H. Liu, RME, Acellant Air Conditioning LLC Ricky D. Hore, RME, Allied Mechanical LLC Hyeong Gon Kim Ming Chao Shi, RME, MC Construction LLC Timothy J. Holz, RME, UCI Construction Inc. Jeff Masatsugu Arnold Wong William R.L. McCauley, RME, Tritium Enterprises LLC Jim Hutchinson, Precision Elevator Joshua Hutchinson, West Maui Construction Maggie Coulombe, Hope Builders LLC Call to Order: There being a quorum present, Chairperson Polischeck called the meeting to order at 8:30 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). Minutes: It was moved by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Kagawa, and unanimously carried to approve the Applications Committee Meeting and Executive Session Meeting Minutes of June 12, 2018, and the Board Meeting and Executive Session

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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: June 22, 2018 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 Nathan Konishi, Member Peter H. M. Lee, Member Leonard K. P. Leong, Member Danny T. Matsuoka, Member Kent Matsuzaki, Member Kenneth T. Shimizu, Member Nicholas W. Teves, Jr., Member Candace Ito, Executive Officer

Charlene L. K. Tamanaha, Executive Officer Krishna F. Jayaram, Deputy Attorney General

Faith Nishimura, Secretary Guests: Peter K. Martin, RME, Hope Builders LLC

Jeffrey E. Norris, RME, Brinderson Lp Jay H. Liu, RME, Acellant Air Conditioning LLC Ricky D. Hore, RME, Allied Mechanical LLC Hyeong Gon Kim Ming Chao Shi, RME, MC Construction LLC Timothy J. Holz, RME, UCI Construction Inc. Jeff Masatsugu Arnold Wong William R.L. McCauley, RME, Tritium Enterprises LLC Jim Hutchinson, Precision Elevator Joshua Hutchinson, West Maui Construction Maggie Coulombe, Hope Builders LLC

Call to Order: There being a quorum present, Chairperson Polischeck called the meeting to order at 8:30 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). Minutes: It was moved by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Kagawa, and unanimously carried to

approve the Applications Committee Meeting and Executive Session Meeting Minutes of June 12, 2018, and the Board Meeting and Executive Session

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Contractors License Board Minutes of the June 22, 2018 Meeting Page 2

Meeting Minutes of May 25, 2018, as circulated. Amendments to Agenda: It was moved by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Isemoto, and unanimously carried to

approve the following amendments to the agenda:

Deferred to Appearances:

e. Peter K. Martin, RME Hope Builders LLC “B” General Building

f. Jeffrey E. Norris, RME

Brinderson Lp “A” General Engineering

g. Jay H. Liu, RME Acellant Air Conditioning LLC C-52 Ventilating & air conditioning

Deferred to Applications Committee Report:

b. Sangha Associates Inc. William M. Gibson III, RME C-15 Electronic systems

Deferred to Owner-Builder Exemption Applications:

e. Edward Lane Christian & Diane L. Hargis

Deletion from Owner-Builder Exemption Applications:

b. Edwin & Lynda Maraetetoa d. Harold and LeAnn Parker

Appearances Before the Board: a. Susan J. Carpenter

Carpenter Homes and Construction Inc. “B” General building

Ms. Carpenter was not present.

b. Hyeong Gon Kim “B” General building

Executive Session: At 8:32 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Teves, seconded by Mr. Isemoto, 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.

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Contractors License Board Minutes of the June 22, 2018 Meeting Page 3 At 8:39 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Leong, seconded by Mr. Lee, and unanimously

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

It was moved by Mr. Isemoto, seconded by Mr. Leong, and unanimously carried to approve Mr. Kim’s application in the “B” General building classification. c. Timothy J. Holz, RME

UCI Construction Inc. “A” General engineering

Executive Session: At 8:40 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Isemoto, 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.

At 9:02 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Isemoto, and unanimously carried to move out of executive session and to reconvene to the Board’s regular order of business.

It was moved by Mr. Leong, seconded by Mr. Konishi, and unanimously carried to approve Mr. Holz’ application in the “A” General engineering classification pending the submittal of documentation of his civil engineering degree. d. Ricky D. Hore, RME

Allied Mechanical LLC C-40 Refrigeration C-52 Ventilating and air conditioning

Executive Session: At 9:03 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Isemoto, 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 Krishna F. Jayaram, 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 10:03 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Isemoto, and

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

It was moved by Mr. Isemoto, seconded by Mr. Konishi, and carried by majority vote (Mr. Matsuzaki recused himself) to defer reconsideration of the withdrawal of Mr. Hore’s conditional license in the C-40 Refrigeration and C-52 Ventilating and air conditioning classifications pending the submittal of a $233,000.00 surety bond and the repayment plan that has been confirmed by the bankruptcy court, including a list of all creditors.

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Contractors License Board Minutes of the June 22, 2018 Meeting Page 4 e. Peter K. Martin, RME

Hope Builders LLC “B” General building

Executive Session: At 10:04 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Isemoto, seconded by Mr. Kagawa, 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 Krishna F. Jayaram, 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 10:23 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Isemoto, seconded by Mr. Lee, and

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

It was moved by Mr. Leong, seconded by Mr. Isemoto, and unanimously carried to defer Mr. Martin’s application for licensure in the “B” General building classification pending the submittal of a revised project list of jobs supervising his own crews and directing the means and methods of building the homes or community buildings. f. Jeffrey E. Norris, RME

Brinderson Lp “A” General engineering

Executive Session: At 10:28 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Isemoto, seconded by Mr. Leong, 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 Krishna F. Jayaram, 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 11:02 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Konishi, seconded by Mr. Kagawa, and unanimously carried to move out of executive session and to reconvene to the Board’s regular order of business.

Mr. Norris requested to amend his application to add the C-56 Welding and C-68RH Refinery and resource recovery equipment classifications. It was moved by Mr. Leong, seconded by Mr. Kagawa, and unanimously carried to add the C-56 Welding and C-68RH classifications to Mr. Norris’ application; to approve his application for licensure in the C-68RH Refinery and resource recovery equipment classification; defer his application for licensure in the C-56 Welding classification pending the submittal of a project list verifying four years of on-site supervisory work experience; and deny his application for licensure in the “A” General engineering classification because he did not meet the experience requirement.

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g. Jay H. Liu, RME Acellant Air Conditioning LLC C-52 Ventilating and air conditioning

Executive Session: At 11:06 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Konishi, 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 Krishna F. Jayaram, 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 11:17 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Konishi, seconded by Mr. Lee, and

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

It was moved by Mr. Kagawa, seconded by Mr. Lee, and unanimously carried to deny Mr. Liu’s application for licensure in the C-52 Ventilating and air conditioning classification because he did not meet the experience requirement. h. Ming C. Shi, RME

MC Construction LLC “B” General building

Executive Session: At 11:18 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Kagawa, 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 Krishna F. Jayaram, 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 11:27 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Isemoto, and unanimously carried to move out of executive session and to reconvene to the Board’s regular order of business.

It was moved by Mr. Leong, seconded by Mr. Isemoto, and unanimously carried to defer Mr. Shi’s application for licensure in the “B” General building classification pending the submittal of additional projects verifying “ground-up” supervisory work experience.

Chapter 91, HRS, Adjudicatory Matters: Chairperson Polischeck called for a recess from the Board’s meeting at

11:28 a.m. to discuss and deliberate on the following adjudicatory matters pursuant to HRS chapter 91.

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Contractors License Board Minutes of the June 22, 2018 Meeting Page 6

1. Settlement Agreements

a. In the Matter of the Contractor’s License of Richard E. Mead, Jr.; CLB 2015-292-L; CLB 2017-191-L

Richard E. Mead (“Respondent”) allegedly failed to disclose State and Federal tax liens on his 2014 and 2016 license renewals as required by Hawaii Revised Statutes (“HRS”) and Hawaii Administrative Rules (“HAR”). Respondent allegedly failed to notify the Board of his change of address within ten days of the change as required by HRS and HAR. Respondent allegedly operated under the tradename of Mead’s Masonry without registering it with the DCCA or the Board as required by HRS and HAR. If proven at an administrative hearing, the allegations would constitute violations of HRS §§ 444-11 and 444-17 and HAR § 16-77-55 (requiring disclosure of tax liens and proof of financial integrity); HRS 444-4 and 444-9 and HAR 16-77-88 (failure to update Board of a change of address); HRS 444-4 and 444-9 and HAR 16-77-8 (requiring any trade name used by a contracting entity be registered with the DCCA and the Board); and general non-disclosure to the Board under HRS 444-17 and HAR 16-77-6 and 16-77-8. Respondent agrees to pay an administrative fine in the amount of $2,500.00. After discussion, it was moved by Mr. Isemoto, seconded by Mr. Konishi, 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 Contractor’s License of Cano Electric, Inc.; CLB 2014-

170-L and CLB 2014-259-L In 2011, Cano Electric, Inc. (“Respondent”) allegedly failed to make required disclosures in a contract with a homeowner, received payment from the homeowner to install a wind turbine system but failed to complete the work, and failed to reimburse monies to the homeowner. In 2014, Respondent allegedly failed to pay amounts due to a materials supplier for materials used by Respondent on a job even though he customer paid Respondent for these materials. On or about November 7, 2014, John G. Cano filed for bankruptcy relief in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Hawaii.

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The complainant in RICO Case No. CLB 2014-170-L was listed as a creditor in the bankruptcy action. On or about August 10, 2015, John G. Cano was granted a discharge in the bankruptcy action. If proven at an administrative hearing, the allegations would constitute violations of HRS §§ 436B-19(8) (failure to maintain a record or history of financial integrity); 444-17(13) (Wilful failure or refusal to prosecute a project or operation to completion with reasonable diligence); 444-17(14) (Wilful failure to pay when due a debt incurred for services or materials rendered or purchased in connection with the licensee’s operations as a contractor when the licensee has the ability to pay or when the licensee has received sufficient funds therefor as payment for the particular operation for which the services or materials were rendered or purchased); 444-25.5(b)(1) (written disclosure of information regarding bonding and liens); HAR §§ 16-77-79(a)(1) (disclosure of lien rights); 16-77-79(a)(4) (disclosure of bonding information); 16-77-80(a)(3) (disclosure of the date work is to commence and the number of days for completion); and 16-77-80(a)(7) (explanation of lien rights). Respondent agrees to the voluntary revocation of Respondent’s contractor’s license. Respondent agrees not to renew or restore its Hawaii contractor’s license or to seek a new contractor’s license in the State of Hawaii in the future. After discussion, it was moved by Mr. Isemoto, seconded by Mr. Konishi, 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.

c. In the Matter of the Contractors License of Andre D. Hasselmann, doing

business as Kona Fabricators and A/C; CLB 2018-30-L On or about August 8, 2016, Andre D. Hasselmann dba Kona Fabricators and A/c (“Respondent”) electronically renewed his contractor’s license and answered “no” in response to the question: “In the past 2 years have you been convicted of a crime in which has not been annulled or expunged?” On or about May 23, 2016, Respondent was convicted of a petty misdemeanor office of Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of an Intoxicant in the District Court of the Third Circuit, State of Hawaii. If proven at an administrative hearing, the allegations would constitute violation of HRS § 444-17(10) (misrepresentation of a material fact by an applicant in obtaining a license). Respondent agrees to pay an administrative fine in the amount of $500.00.

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After discussion, it was moved by Mr. Isemoto, seconded by Mr. Konishi, 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 Order 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 10:39 a.m.

Committee Reports: 1. Examination Committee: Danny T. Matsuoka, Chairperson

The Contractors Examination Summary for May 2018 was distributed to the Board for their information.

2. Recovery/Education Fund Committee: Zale T. Okazaki, Esquire

The Recovery Fund Litigation Report dated June 19, 2018 prepared by Ms. Okazaki, was distributed to the Board.

3. Rules Committee: Leonard Leong, Chairperson Status on Proposed Amendments to HAR Chapter 16-77

Executive Officer Ito informed the Board that the proposed rule amendments are being prepared in its final form by the Department’s Office of Administrative Services.

DAG Jayaram stated that the Board has completed its due diligence. Mr. Lee left the meeting at 11:44 a.m. Executive Session: At 11:45 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Isemoto, seconded by Mr. Konishi, 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 Krishna F. Jayaram, 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 12:02 p.m., it was moved by Mr. Isemoto, seconded by Mr. Konishi, and

unanimously carried to move out of executive session and to reconvene to the

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Board’s regular order of business. 4. Conditional License Report:

Charlene L.K. Tamanaha, Executive Officer

a. 808 Maintenance & Flooring Inc. Jack T. Shizuru, Jr., RME C-5 Cabinet, millwork & carpentry remodeling & repairs C-7 Carpet laying C-21 Flooring C-51 Tile

After discussion, it was move by Mr. Kagawa, seconded by Mr. Isemoto, and unanimously carried to approve 808 Maintenance & Flooring Inc. and Jack T. Shizuru, Jr. as the RME for a conditional license, subject to semi-annual updates and the submittal of documentation requested by the Board. b. Shane M. Cui

C-33 Painting & decorating

After discussion, it was move by Mr. Kagawa, seconded by Mr. Isemoto, and unanimously carried to approve Shane M. Cui for a conditional license, subject to semi-annual updates on the status of Mr. Cui’s financial matters and a $6,000 surety bond.

Applications Committee Report: Charlene L.K. Tamanaha, Executive Officer

a. Blake D. Reid C-68 Classified specialist C-52 Ventilating and air conditioning

It was moved by Mr. Isemoto, seconded by Mr. Konishi, and unanimously carried to deny Mr. Reid’s request to create a C-68 classification for “Home Performance” because currently, the following classifications include the work he will be performing: C-1 Acoustical and insulation for attic insulation; C-2 Mechanical insulation for insulating pipes, C-15 Electronic systems or C-13 Electrical for control wiring; C-52 Ventilating and air conditioning for the installation of dehumidifiers; and deferred his application for licensure in the C-52 Ventilating and air conditioning classification pending the submittal of verification of four years of on-site supervision of his own crews in the broad scope of the C-52 Ventilating and air conditioning classification, including but not limited to, installation of cooling systems, noting the size and capacity of the units. The Board also determined that a contractor’s license is not required to perform “air-sealing” testing to detect air leakage in a building, however a contractor’s license may be required make repairs to the building to seal the air leaks detected depending on the type of repair that is needed.

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b. Sangha Associates Inc. William M. Gibson III, RME C-15 Electronic systems

It was moved by Mr. Isemoto, seconded by Mr. Konishi, and unanimously carried to defer Sangha Associates Inc. and Mr. Gibson’s application for licensure in the C-15 Electronic systems classification pending the submittal of a compiled, reviewed, or audited financial statement accompanied by an independent accountant’s report in accordance with Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services (SSARS) promulgated by the Accounting and Review Services Committee of the AICPA or audit standards generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAS). Owner-Builder Exemption Applications

a. Roberta Tanner b. Derek Leone e. Edward Lane Christian & Diane L. Hargis

After discussion, it was moved by Mr. Matsuzaki, seconded by Mr. Teves, and unanimously carried to approve the above owner-builder exemption applications for b. and e. above; and to defer the owner-builder exemption application for a. above.

5. Applications Committee: Tyrus Kagawa, Chairperson

It was moved by Mr. Isemoto, seconded by Mr. Konishi, and unanimously carried to approve, defer, deny or withdraw the license applications as indicated on the Applications Committee Statement in the following categories listed under item 6 a through c as attached to the meeting minutes. a. Request for Change in Business Status

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

Other Business: None. Open Forum: None. Next Meeting: Friday, July 20, 2018 Adjournment: There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at

12:10 p.m.

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Contractors License Board Minutes of the June 22, 2018 Meeting Page 11 Reviewed and approved by: Taken and recorded by: /s/ Candace Ito /s/ Faith Nishimura Candace Ito Faith Nishimura Executive Officer Secretary 7/19/18 [X] Minutes approved as is. [ ] Minutes approved with changes. See minutes of .

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CONTRACTORS LICENSE BOARD Professional and Vocational Licensing Division

Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs State of Hawaii

June 22, 2018

APPLICATIONS COMMITTEE ATTACHMENT

New 1. Request for Change in Business Status: Business:

SC-1 ABB Inc. Bradley A. Wohldmann, RME Licensed: “A” General Engineering

Request: Reactivate Recommend: Deferral SC-2 Jason K. Apo (Individual) Licensed: “B” General Building Request: Reactivate Recommend: Approval SC-3 Gregory T. Boonstra, RME Nicholson Construction Company Licensed: “A” General Engineering Request: Reactivate Recommend: Deferral

SC-4 David C. Cain (Individual) Licensed: C-49 Swimming pool

Request: Reactivate Recommend: Approval

SC-5 Terrance E.K. Castillo, RME Sepideh Inc. Licensed: C-13 Electrical Request: Reactivate Recommend: Approval SC-6 Joseph P. Harris (Individual) Licensed: C-42 Roofing C-55 Waterproofing Request: Reactivate Recommend: Deferral SC-7 Robert E. Hilbun (Individual) Licensed: C-13 Electrical Request: RME to sole Recommend: Approval SC-8 Brian K. Nakasato, RME

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Cherry Creek Recycling LLC Licensed: “B” General Building Request: Reactivate Recommend: Approval SC-9 Gerald S. Rutkowski, RME HI Lighting LLC Licensed: C-13 Electrical Request: Dual status (TSM Enterprises Inc.) Recommend: Approval subject to $9,000 bond

2. Request for Waiver of Bond Requirement

WB-1 Pohaku Nui Masonry Inc. Trenten R. Arnow, RME Licensed: C-31a Cement concrete

C-31b Stone masonry Request: Waiver of $43,000 bond Recommend: Lower to $26,000 WB-2 Precise Measurements Inc. David K. Wheeler, RME Licensed: “B” General Building Request: Waiver of $19,000 bond Recommend: Approval WB-3 Nathan Y. Takiguchi (Individual) Licensed: “B” General Building Request: Waiver of $5,000 bond Recommend: Approval

Applications Approve applications, subject to all requirements except examinations. A:

1. 808 Maintenance & Flooring Inc. (Conditional) Jack T. Shizuru, Jr., RME C-5 Cabinet, millwork & carpentry remodeling & repairs C-7 Carpet laying C-21 Flooring C-51 Tile

2. ABM Aviation Inc. Daniel K. Girlington, RME (Dual status – ABM Online C-13 Electrical Services – West Inc.)

3. ABM Industry Groups LLC Joel R. Domingo, RME (Dual status – ABM Online

“B” General Building Services – West Inc/ABM Aviation Inc.)

4. Jodie J. Albert (Individual) “B” General Building

5. Arcadia Painting Inc. Dean Richarde, RME C-33 Painting & decorating

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6. Blue Light Technologies Inc. (Additional classification)

Michael B. Hedge, RME C-52 Ventilating & air conditioning

7. Brahma Industrial Services Inc. Sean G. Davis, RME (Dual – Quantum “B” General Building International Group Inc.)

8. Directv LLC James J. Duran, RME C-15b Telecommunications

9. Exquisite Carpets LLC Danny J. Pruse, RME C-7 Carpet laying C-51 Tile

10. GEC Hawaii Inc. Gino E. Cecchetto, RME C-13 Electrical

11. Andrew S. Lovett (Individual) C-33 Painting & decorating Bond: $21,000

12. MKB Construction LLC Michael K. Buchanan, RME “B” General Building

13. RP Construction Services Inc. Sandra F.K. Santiago, RME “B” General Building Bond: $20,000

14. TRH Construction Inc. Ryan J. You, RME C-5 Cabinet, millwork & carpentry remodeling & repairs

15. K. Tejada Construction LLC James A. Tejada, RME “B” General Building Bond: $13,000

16. Tolentino Roofing LLC Gerdon J. Tolentino, RME C-42 Roofing

17. Valley Isle Builders Inc. (Additional classification) John R. Tomberlin, RME C-37 Plumbing

18. Whiterock Electric LLC

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Jarod D. White, RME C-13 Electrical

Applications Approve applications; subject to all requirements including examinations B: in Parts I and II, except as otherwise noted.

1. Alison A. Agapay, RME C2A LLC “B” General Building

2. Al Construction LLC Allen D. Conrad, RME “A” General Engineering C-31 Masonry Bond: $24,000

3. Aloha King Tree Expert LLC Pavel A. Khrapov, RME C-27b Tree trimming & removal

4. Shelly P. Anderson, RME DKY Incorporated C-68RJ Concrete reservoirs

5. BMWC Construction Inc.

Tony R. Kanaly, RME C-37 Plumbing C-52 Ventilating & air conditioning

6. Perry A. Baker (Individual) C-6 Carpentry framing Bond: $5,000

7. Grady E. Blount, RME Asplundh Tree Expert LLC C-27b Tree trimming & removal

8. Brannon Bonner (Individual) C-31 Masonry

9. Brinderson Lp Jeffrey E. Norris, RME C-68RH Refinery & resource recovery equipment “A” General Engineering (deny) C-56 Welding (defer)

10. Yonghua Cai, RME Oahu Plumbing & Sheet Metal Ltd. “B” General Building

11. Zhou J. Chen (Individual) “B” General Building

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12. Andrew P. Christy, RME DYK Incorporated C-68RJ Concrete reservoirs

13. Cecilia Clarke, RME Douglas Emmett Builders Hawaii LLC “B” General Building

14. Steven S. Connolly, RME Asplundh Tree Expert LLC C-27b Tree trimming & removal

15. Copper River Energy LLC Jason R. Starner, RME “A” General Engineering

16. Shane M. Cui (Individual) (Conditional)

C-33 Painting & decorating Bond: $6,000

17. Cody W. Divan (Individual)

C-37 Plumbing

18. Ronnie V. Gamiao (Individual) C-13 Electrical

19. Globe Expo LLC (Additional classification) Kaz J. Jackow, RME C-37 Plumbing

20. Goldbrecht Inc. Claudiu A. Nistor, RME C-22 Glazing & tinting

21. Brandyl T. Hart (Individual)

C-5 Cabinet, millwork & carpentry remodeling & repairs

22. Hawaii Electrical Solutions LLC (Additional classification)

James V. Lonergan, RME “B” General Building

23. Ben Z.B. Huang (Individual)

“B” General Building

24. Todd T. Jones (Individual) C-5 Cabinet, millwork & carpentry remodeling & repairs Bond: $66,000

25. Hyeong Gon Kim (Individual)

“B’ General Building “A” General Engineering (withdraw 3/18)

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26. Kingstone Contracting LLC Viniseni L.T. Haunga, Jr., RME C-27 Landscaping

27. Alexander Kang (Individual)

“B” General Building Bond: $12,000

28. Kahului Carpet Drpy Prod Inc. (Additional classification)

Austin K. Fraser, RME C-19 Asbestos

29. Zendo Kern, RME Taialoha Co. Inc. C-33 Painting & decorating

30. Patrick Lam (Individual)

“B” General Building

31. William R.L. McCauley, RME Tritium Enterprises LLC C-13 Electrical

32. Jack K. Manini, Sr. (Individual) (Additional classification)

C-5 Cabinet, millwork & carpentry remodeling & repairs

33. Mizu Enterprises Inc. Kaohe K. Arai, RME “A” General Engineering “B” General Building

34. Travis J. Morrison (Individual)

C-49 Swimming pool

35. Nikolas L. Nikolaidis (Individual) “B” General Building

36. Precision Elevator Inc. James B. Hutchinson, RME (Reactivate) C-16 Elevator

37. Quality Coat LLC Nathan J. Werneck, RME C-33 Painting & decorating “B” General Building (defer)

38. RHA Energy Partners LLC Ronald N.S. Ho, RME “B” General Building

39. Shamrock Tree Service Inc.

Gabriel J.K. Duignan, RME

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C-27 Landscaping

40. Lyle K. Shimata, RME Air Central Inc. C-44 Sheet metal C-52 Ventilating & air conditioning

41. Solid Built Construction Inc.

Alexander O. Allen, RME “B” General Building Bond: $25,000

42. T&S Septics LLC Trevor M. Saxby, RME C-9 Cesspool Bond: $5,000 C-17 Excavating, grading & trenching (withdraw 5/18)

43. Cuong Tang LLC Cuong Q. Tang, RME “B” General Building Bond: $10,000

44. Benjamin R. Torres (Individual) C-13 Electrical

45. True Home Hawaii Inc.

Michael A. Colosimo, RME C-42 Roofing

46. UCI Construction Inc.

Timothy J. Holz, RME “A” General Engineering

47. Unlimited Builders LLC (Additional classification) Brett E. Schmauch, RME C-31 Masonry C-41 Reinforcing steel C-48 Structural steel

48. Ariane N. Woodward-Carter, RME Pacificomm Systems LLC “B” General Building

49. YM Building LLC

Renyi Chen, RME “B” General Building

Applications Withdraw applications; previously deferred. C:

1. Atlas Industrial Holdings LLC Roger A. Smith, RME “A” General Engineering

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2. Ryan P. Mitchell, RME

Watts Constructors LLC “B” General Building

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. Accellant Air Conditioning LLC Jay J. Liu, RME C-52 Ventilating & air conditioning

2. Brinderson Lp Jeffrey E. Norris, RME A” General Engineering C-68RH Refinery & resource recovery equipment (approve) “C-56 Welding (defer)

3. Jorge Del Toro (Individual) C-15 Electronic systems

4. IPR Inc. David E.K. Davenport, RME C-55 Waterproofing

5. Timothy G. Jesch (Individual) “B” General Building

6. Lansden Construction LLC Justin E. Lansden, RME “B” General Building C-5 Cabinet, millwork & carpentry remodeling & repairs C-7 Carpet laying C-21 Flooring C-33 Painting & decorating C-51 Tile

7. Sepideh Inc. Raymond W. Smith, RME C-13 Electrical

8. Michael Y. Sippey, RME

Lakeview Construction Inc. C-5 Cabinet, millwork & carpentry remodeling & repairs

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

1. Kelly J. Ah Nee, RME Nah Security Services Inc. C-27 Landscaping

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2. Alder Holdings LLC

Tyler J. White, RME C-15a Fire & burglar alarm

3. Allied Mechanical LLC Ricky D. Hore, RME C-40 Reinforcing steel C-52 Ventilating & air conditioning

4. Architectural Graphics Inc. Kenneth W. Scarbrough, RME “B” General Building C-13 Electrical C-14 Sign

5. Atlas Industrial Holdings LLC Matthew C. Kingery, RME C-16a Conveyor systems C-48 Structural steel C-56 Welding C-57a Pumps installation

6. AZCO Inc. (Additional classification) Paul A. Vogels, RME “A” General Engineering

7. BHK Construction Inc. (Additional classification) Norberto A. Deal Cruz, RME C-37 Plumbing C-61a Solar hot water systems C-61b Solar heating & cooling systems

8. BMT Electric LLC Nelson M. Tomas, RME C-13 Electrical

9. James M. Barb Construction Inc. James M. Barb, RME “B” General Building

10. Bento Homes Construction LLC Joshua F. Powell, RME (Dual status - Revolusun “A” General Engineering LLC) “B” General Building C-60 Solar power systems

11. Best Vinyl Fence & Deck LLC (Additional classification) Clinton R. Hurst, RME C-31 Masonry

12. Brag Investments Inc. Bruce R. Spaeth, RME C-5 Cabinet, millwork & carpentry

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remodeling & repairs

13. Brinderson Lp Jeffrey E. Norris, RME C-56 Welding C-68RH Refinery & resource recovery equipment (approve) “A” General Engineering (deny)

14. CSRG LLC David T. Flavin, RME “B” General Building

15. Carpenter Homes and Construction Inc. Susan J. Carpenter, RME “B” General Building

16. Sam Su Chon (Individual)

“B” General Building

17. Jonathan M. Daniel (Individual) C-5 Cabinet, millwork & carpentry remodeling & repairs

18. Details International Inc. Luke H. Anderson, RME C-54 Interior design

19. Diversified Conveyors International LLC Thomas M. Phillips, RME C-16a Conveyor systems

20. Ashley D. Dustow (Individual) C-33 Painting & decorating

21. Edward H. Ebert, RME Dawson Technical LLC “B” General Building

22. Matthew L. Ellison (Individual) C-13 Electrical “A” General Engineering (deny 4/18) “B” General Building (approve 4/18)

23. Sacha N. Estrada, RME

Elements of Hospitality Inc. “B” General Building

24. John Fernando, RME RBI Solar Inc. C-48 Structural steel

25. Fil-Am Maintenance LLC Daniel S. Gillum, RME

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“B” General Building C-5 Cabinet, millwork & carpentry remodeling & repairs (qualify)

26. Floor Coverings of Hawaii LLC Lee E. Wooden, RME C-7 Carpet laying C-21 Flooring C-51 Tile

27. Floor Interior Services Corp. Manuel A. Marin, RME C-7 Carpet laying C-21 Flooring C-51 Tile

28. Foundation Systems Hawaii LLC (Additional classification) Timothy J. Mort, RME “A” General Engineering

29. William M. Friday (Individual) C-33 Painting & decorating

30. Federico Y. Gampong, RME Roto-Rooter Services Company C-37 Plumbing

31. Richard Gordon, RME Critchfield Pacific Inc. C-37 Plumbing C-52 Ventilating & air conditioning

32. Cameron Griffiths, RME Video Warehouse Inc. C-13 Electrical

33. HE Technologies LLC Jarrod C.K. Fujinaga, RME C-13 Electrical

34. Hale Wai Pool Builders LLC Loida Levinthol, RME C-49 Swimming pool

35. Hawaii Solar Werks LLC Matthew W. Medeiros, RME C-60 Solar power systems

36. Kama B.K. Homan (Individual) “B” General Building

37. Indie Road LLC Ronald R. Malalis, RME

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“B” General Building

38. Inocha LLC Rima Harr, RME “A” General Engineering “B” General Building

39. International Construction Inc. (Additional classification) John K. Naeole, RME “A” General Engineering

40. Island Creations Construction LLC (Additional classification) William B. Wilson, RME C-1 Acoustical & insulation C-36 Plastering

41. Island Concrete George K. Tafuna, RME C-31 Masonry

42. JJC Builders LLC

Joshua J. Aylsworth, RME “B” General Building

43. JNR Environmental LLC Byron D. Williams, RME C-37a Sewer & drain line

44. Susan R. Jahansooz, RME Sepideh Inc. C-40 Refrigeration C-52 Ventilating & air conditioning

45. Jered K.K. Jeremiah (Individual) “B” General Building

46. KJ Walk Inc.

David A. Drahn, RME “A” General Engineering

47. Daniel K. Kailiawa, RME

George W. Murphy “B” General Building

48. David K. Kamakea III, RME HSI Mechanical Inc. C-20 Fire protection C-37 Plumbing (approve 4/18)

49. Russell E. Kennedy, RME (Dual status - Ameresco

Ameresco/Pacific Energy JV Inc.) “B” General Building

50. Kinyon Construction Inc. (Additional classification) Kevin D. Kinyon, RME “B” General Building

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C-55 Waterproofing 51. William J. Kominek, RME

Noresco LLC (Additional classification) “B” General Building “A” General Engineering (approve)

52. Kaikaina A. Lee (Individual) C-17 Excavating, grading & trenching

C-9 Cesspool (approve 5/18)

53. Nathan Lee, RME Heide & Cook LLC C-16 Elevator

54. Duarte N. Lima (Individual) “B” General Building

55. MC Construction LLC Ming C. Shi, RME “B” General Building

56. McClure and Sons Inc. Dustin J. McClure, RME “B” General Building

57. Peter K. Martin, RME Hope Builders LLC “B” General Building

58. Max Painting LLC John P. Lee, RME C-33 Painting & decorating

59. Hiram Mineshima, RME Affordable Electric LLC C-13 Electrical

60. Mocon Corporation (Additional classification) Robert D. Morrow, RME C-68RL Rockfall mitigation

61. Modtech Solutions LLC Hahn D. Nguyen, RME C-15 Electronic systems

62. Seen S.E. Morimoto, RME Pua Aina Inc. C-31 Masonry C-51 Tile

63. Eugene Navor, RME Cherry Creek Recycling LLC C-19 Asbestos

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64. Jonah M. Neumann (Individual) C-33 Painting & decorating

65. Tuan A. Nguyen (Individual) C-51 Tile

66. Nicholson Construction Company Gregory T. Boonstra, RME (Reactivate) “A” General Engineering

67. Keith Owens, RME Villaflor Incorporated C-13 Electrical

68. PCL Industrial Services Inc. Raymond A. Ramirez, RME “A” General Engineering

69. Pacific Underwater Construction LLC Dan L. Smith, RME “B” General Building

70. Francis J. Pochopin IV (Individual) C-17 Excavating, grading & trenching “B” General Building (approve 3/18)

71. Power Contracting LLC (Additional classification) Luke T. McPhee, RME “A” General Engineering

72. Precision Elevator Inc. Joel S. Erickson, RME C-13 Electrical

73. Quality Coat LLC Nathan J. Werneck, RME “B” General Building C-33 Painting & decorating (approve)

74. R & M Air Conditioning LLC Melvin E. Mung Lim, Jr., RME C-44 Sheet metal C-52 Ventilating & air conditioning

75. RHA Energy Partners LLC Kevin J.K. Chock, RME “B” General Building

76. Blake D. Reid (Individual) C-52 Ventilating & air conditioning

77. The Right Painter LLC Samuel D. Chandler, RME

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C-33 Painting & decorating

78. Safway Services LLC (Additional classification) Troy R. Carriaga, RME C-1 Acoustical & insulation C-31c Refractory C-44 Sheet metal

79. Sangha Associates Inc. William M. Gibson III, RME C-15 Electronic systems

80. Seese Construction and Management LLC Brett J. Wilson, RME “B” General Building

81. Gary A. Silva, Jr. (Individual) C-42 Roofing C-27 Landscaping (approve 2/18)

82. Sperber Landscape Companies Hawaii LLC William C. Ropp, RME

“A” General Engineering “B” General Building

83. Eric A. Stewart (Individual) C-21 Flooring

84. Surge Electric Inc. Sergey Manzhura, RME C-13 Electrical

85. TNT Resurfacing Concrete Inc.

Terry J. Keener, Jr., RME C-31a Cement concrete

86. Chris Taiese, RME Erik Builders Inc. “B” General Building

87. Patrick S. Thedford (Individual) C-5 Cabinet, millwork & carpentry remodeling & repairs C-51 Tile

88. United General Contracting Inc. (Additional classification) Lawrence L. Toro, Jr., RME “A” General Engineering

89. Waiaha LLC

Colin S. Onaka, RME C-9 Cesspool

90. Fu Xiang Wang (Individual) (Additional classification) C-37 Plumbing

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91. Xiadi Wang (Individual)

“B” General Building

92. Ryan B. Wubbens, RME Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company Inc. “A” General Engineering