Public Meeting Notice  Board of Registration of Real Estate Appraisers Meeting - 11.13.25

Members Present

Thomas Kokoliadis, Vice Chair, Certified Residential Appraiser/ Banking Member

Kenneth Dicks, Certified General Appraiser Member 

Matthew Jenkins, AMC Member

Paula Wolfe, Certified Residential Appraiser Member

William McLaughlin, Certified General Appraiser Member 

Danyl Collings, Certified Residential Appraiser Member

Members Not Present

Paul Yorkis, Real Estate Broker Member

Administrative Staff Present

Kristin Mitchell, Executive Director 

Lynn Read, Board Counsel

Stephen Pleva, Board Counsel

Board members, staff, and members of the public appeared by video conference.

1. Call to Order – ActingBoard Chair Thomas Kokoliadis opened the meeting at 10:04 a.m. 
2. DOL Report of Executive Director and Board Counsel: Thomas Kokoliadis informed the Board that former Chair Michael Gianelli has been replaced as a member by Danyl Collings and that Timothy McDonough has also resigned his seat. He acknowledged both of their service to the board. Danyl Collings introduced himself to the other members and public. Executive Director, Kristin Mitchell, informed the board that since the last meeting there were 11 Temporary Permits issued. Board Counsel, Lynn Read, informed the Board that she is retiring and how much she has enjoyed her time with the board. She introduced the new Board Counsel Stephen Pleva to the Board. Lynn Read also explained to the Board members the ASC Exposure Draft – Interpretations of PAREA, Etc. and Release of Practicum Model that staff received.
3. Vote on Minutes of Open Meeting held October 9, 2025– A MOTION was made by Ms. Wolfe to approve the draft minutes listed above, as written. The Motion was seconded by Mr. Jenkins and unanimously adopted by a roll call vote: Kokoliadis - “Yes”; Wolfe - “Yes”; McLaughlin – “Yes”; Jenkins – “Yes”; Dicks – “Yes”; Collings – “Abstain”.
4. License Application Interview
   1. Brian Gurski – Certified General: Ms. Mitchell explained to the Board the history and why he was before them again. After a brief discussion with the applicant and their supervisor A MOTION was made by Mr. Dicks to have Mr. Gurski provide two new reports dated after the meeting showing corrected certification for Board Member Mr. McLaughlin to review If found acceptable, he will approve and if there are still issues it will be brought before full board at a future meeting. The Motion was seconded by Ms. Wolfe and unanimously adopted by a roll call vote: Kokoliadis - “Yes”; Wolfe - “Yes”; McLaughlin – “Yes”; Jenkins – “Yes”; Dicks – “Yes”; Collings – “Yes”.
5. License Application Report: A MOTION was made by Ms. Wolfe to ratify reviewers’ decisions for Education applications. The Motion was seconded by Mr. Jenkins and unanimously adopted by a roll call vote: Kokoliadis - “Yes”; Wolfe - “Yes”; McLaughlin – “Yes”; Jenkins – “Yes”; Dicks – “Yes”; Collings – “Yes”.

6. Education Report: A MOTION was made by Ms. Wolfe to ratify reviewers’ decisions for Education applications. The Motion was seconded by Mr. McLaughlin and unanimously adopted by a roll call vote: Kokoliadis - “Yes”; Wolfe - “Yes”; McLaughlin – “Yes”; Jenkins – “Yes”; Dicks – “Yes”; Collings – “Yes”.

7. Board Discussion and Potential Votes:
   1. Election of Officers
      1. A MOTION was made by Ms. Wolfe nominating Thomas Kokoliadis as Chair. The Motion was seconded by Mr. McLaughlin and unanimously adopted by a roll call vote: Kokoliadis - “Yes”; Wolfe - “Yes”; McLaughlin – “Yes”; Jenkins – “Yes”; Dicks – “Yes”; Collings – “Yes”.
      2. A MOTION was made by Mr. Dicks nominating Paula Wolfe as Vice-Chair. The Motion was seconded by Mr. Jenkins and unanimously adopted by a roll call vote: Kokoliadis - “Yes”; Wolfe - “Yes”; McLaughlin – “Yes”; Jenkins – “Yes”; Dicks – “Yes”; Collings – “Yes”.
   2. 2026 Board Meeting Schedule: 
      1. A MOTION was made by Mr. Jenkins accepting the 2026 Board Meeting Schedule. The Motion was seconded by Ms. Wolfe and unanimously adopted by a roll call vote: Kokoliadis - “Yes”; Wolfe - “Yes”; McLaughlin – “Yes”; Jenkins – “Yes”; Dicks – “Yes”; Collings – “Yes”.
   3. Draft Policy on Supervising More than 3 Trainees
      1. A MOTION was made by Ms. Wolfe to table. The Motion was seconded by Mr. Dicks and unanimously adopted by a roll call vote: Kokoliadis - “Yes”; Wolfe - “Yes”; McLaughlin – “Yes”; Jenkins – “Yes”; Dicks – “Yes”; Collings – “Yes”.
8. Matters Not Reasonably Anticipated: Mr. Kokoliadis opened the floor to the public and Steve Sousa from MBREA thanked Lynn for her service to the Board and asked about the regulations and the new requirements starting January 1, 2026. Ms. Read advised we will follow up with management. Alan Cohen also thanked Lynn and her service to the Board. 
9. Investigative Conference, Closed per M.G.L. c. 112, s. 65C: A MOTION was made at 10:57 a.m. by Mr. Dicks to exit the Open Meeting and enter Closed Investigative Conference under M.G.L. c. 112, s. 65C The Motion was seconded by Mr. Collings and unanimously adopted by the Board by a roll call vote: Kokoliadis - “Yes”; Wolfe - “Yes”; McLaughlin – “Yes”; Jenkins – “Yes”; Dicks – “Yes”; Collings – “Yes”.
   1. The following actions were taken by the Board:
      1. Discussion of the terms of negotiated settlement of complaint(s): None
      2. Discussion of complaints prior to the issuance of an order to show cause:
         1. 2025-000946-IT-ENF: Refer to Prosecutions
10. Executive Session (Closed Session) To discuss individuals’ character, rather than competence (M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(1)) and/or to comply with the public records law pursuant to G.L. c. 66, § 10 and G.L. c. 4, § 7, ¶ 26(c) to protect highly personal information relating to a named individual (M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(7): Reserved if needed, not needed.
11. Quasi-Judicial Session CLOSED per M.G.L. c. 30A, § 18(d): Reserved if needed, not needed.
12. Adjourn:

Mr. Collings made a MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 11:28 a.m., seconded by Ms. Wolfe and unanimously adopted by a roll call vote: Kokoliadis - “Yes”; Wolfe - “Yes”; McLaughlin – “Yes”; Jenkins – “Yes”; Dicks – “Yes”; Collings – “Yes”.

List of Documents Used in Open Meeting:

Agenda for meeting of November 13, 2025

Draft Minutes of Public Meetings held October 9, 2025 

License applications for examination of Giulliano Duarte

License applications for examination of Brenda Vasconcellos

License applications for examination of Yana Frankel