Public Meeting Notice  Board of State Examiners of Electricians Meeting - 3.30.26

In accordance with the provisions of G.L. c. 30A § 20, the Board of State Examiners of Electricians convened a regular monthly meeting on:

March 30, 2026, via Microsoft Teams Meeting 

The topics shown below were discussed at the aforementioned meeting: 

At 10:00 A.M. The Chair R. Dozier called the meeting to order.

Informational note: All votes were taken by roll call. Where each member voted in favor, the vote will be reported as unanimous.

Board members present:

• Renee Dozier, Master Member (chair)
• Gerald Graham, Inspector of Wires Member (vice Chair)
• Paul J. Malagrifa, International Municipal Signal Association, Member 
• David Edmonds, Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education Designee
• John Bagni, MAVA Member 
• Carlos Caceda, License Member
• Brendan E. Driscoll, License Member 
• Elizabeth Oconnor, License Member (joined discussions at 10:14 A.M.)
• Paul Healey, Public Member 
• Brian Proctor, License Member 

Board members absent:

• Chris Towski, State Fire Marshal Designee

DOL Staff present:

• Keith Gleason, Executive Director
• Tamara Smith, Program Coordinator
• Peter Kelley, Board Counsel 

Acknowledged public attendees:

• Nathan Poland, Advanced Technical School 
• Paul Asselin, Provider
• Beverly Kennedy, Kennedy Seminars
• Jessica Nelson, MSCA
• Jay Demelo, IBEW 103 JATC
• Stacey Chisholm, Peterson School

1. Reviewed minutes of the following meeting(s): 
   1. February 23, 2026 (Board Meeting)
   2. November 13, 2024 (Interpretation Subcommittee) 
   3. March 12, 2025 (Hybrid Education Workgroup) 
   4. May 12, 2025 (Planning & Research Subcommittee) 
   5. August 13, 2025 (CMR Subcommittee) 

P. Malagrifa made a motion, and it was seconded by J. Bagni, and the members present unanimously

VOTED: to accept the minutes as presented. 

Motion Passed - Roll Call:

2. Reviewed/Discussed reports
   1. Executive Director
      1. The Executive Director stated that he is working on drafting additional FAQs for Board review at the April meeting to include firestopping information and inspection definitions which will also include the permit matrix as previously devised by the Interpretation Subcommittee.
      2. Regarding the agency license database transition, he mentioned that 5 more Boards have onboarded to the electronic-Licensing, Inspections and Permitting Software Engine(eLIPSE) platform which is live as of today for DOL staff and licensees. He added that it is promising to be a great improvement for both the public and Board staff.
   2. Office of Investigations – No matters reported
   3. Legal Counsel reported – No matters reported
   4. Board of Fire Prevention Regulations – No matters reported. 
   5. Legislative matters – No matters reported
3. Reviewed list of reciprocity license applicants approved by staff: 

4. Reviewed list of business license applicants approved by staff

5. Discussedsubcommittee meetings and reports: 
   1. Education Subcommittee 

• D. Edmonds Reported on the meeting held March 16. The subcommittee reviewed additional Providership applications but determined that board staff would review any residual provider renewal applications for the cycle.

B. Driscoll made a motion, and it was seconded by J. Bagni, and the members present unanimously

VOTED: to ratify the subcommittee’s recommendations. 

1. Hybrid Education Workgroup 

• Regarding the hours established by the subcommittee for asynchronous online learning Counsel stated it would be subject to internal review. 

6. Reviewed/DiscussedMartin Electrical & Technical School CEP Renewal for the 2026 cycle.

• The Executive Director reported that for a period of 11 months in the 2023 code cycle the subject Provider’s license by the Office of Private Occupational School Education (OS) had lapsed and the school was fined, however the license is also currently expired as of 12/31/2025. The OS license being a prerequisite for IEP renewal with the Board.
• The school’s owner, Leo Martin appeared before the Board in consideration of an application for Continuing Education Providership(CEP), he did not have legal representation and addressed the Board’s questions regarding the lapsed license. After questioning and brief discussion  

J. Bagni made a motion, and it was seconded by P. Healey, and the members present unanimously

VOTED: to table application consideration until the school’s OS license is renewed. 

7. Discussedexpiration of Rule 11 of the MEC, specifically the exception to 210.8(D), and its impact on licensees and providers 
   • The Executive Director stated that he added this as an agenda item due to receiving several industry inquiries on the subject. 
   • The Board Members acknowledged that the BFPR is aware and will address as reported on at the February meeting. No action taken
8. Reviewedtheexamapplication requirement for 15hr CE certificate per 237 CMR 13.05. 

• The members discussed this regulation requirement while some expressed concerns of its negative impacts since implementation proving to be a hindrance and discouragement to licensure due to its unintended financial burden on first time licensees. 

The chair opened to public comment 

• Ralph Sevinor, Wayne Alarms expressed dissatisfaction regarding lack of online CE availability for systems exam applicants and licensees in light of the CMR requirement. 

D. Edmonds made a motion to put the matter to CMR subcommittee for analysis and amendment or removal, the motion was seconded by J. Bagni. After Board discussion the motion was withdrawn. 

9. Discussedcommunicationfrom Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation seeking potential reciprocity agreement.

• The general consensus of the Board members did not see a need or benefit of reciprocity with Texas as the majority of license interest in Massachusetts comes from its neighbouring states.

10. DiscussedFlock Safety Security Cameras and the requirements for installation. 
11. The members agreed that a complaint would be warranted if an inspector encountered an issue regarding the said systems. 
12. Board of Electricians’ Appeals[open hearings, closed deliberations per M.G.L c. 30A, §18] No hearings were scheduled.
13. Discussedother matters not reasonably anticipated 48 hours in advance of the meeting.
14. The chair opened the meeting to public comment
    1. Carmen Dello Ianacono inquired regarding guidance for permits on low voltage wiring such as CAT 6.
       1. J. Bagni stated that it would depend on its usage. 
15. Executive Session [M.G.L. c. 30A, §21 (a)(1)&(3) – Closed session]

At 12:08 P.M. J. Bagni made a motion, and it was seconded by P. Healey, and the members unanimously

VOTED: to enter executive session pursuant to G. L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(1).

The Chair announced that as the remaining agenda items would be in either executive session or closed session, the Board did not anticipate returning to open session, but the Board would adjourn upon conclusion of the deliberation, Executive Session and Investigative Conference matters.

1. To discuss individuals’ character, rather than competence 
   1. R. S. 
2. Investigative Conference (M.G.L. c. 112, § 65C – Closed session for the purpose of conducting investigatory and settlement conferences)

3. Discussion of complaints prior to the issuance of an order to show cause. 

   The board took the following actions during closed session:

The Board members present unanimously voted to ratify the stated decisions.

2. Discussion of the terms of a negotiated settlement of a complaint 
   1. 2025-000219-IT-ENF  - Board agreed on an alternative settlement

15. Quasi-Judicial Session (M.G.L c. 30A, §18 (d) – No matters were considered
16. Adjournment – the next meeting is scheduled for April 27, 2026, at 10 A.M.

J. Bagni made a motion, B. Driscoll seconded, and the members present unanimously,    

VOTED: to exit Investigative conference and enter open session, thereupon to adjourn the meeting at 2:27 P.M.

Items relied upon during the open meeting.

• Agenda
• Draft minutes February 23, 2026 
• Draft minutes CMR subcommittee August 13, 2025
• Draft minutes Planning and Research subcommittee May 12, 2025
• Draft minutes Hybrid Education subcommittee March 12, 2025
• Draft minutes Interpretation subcommittee November 13, 2024
• Correspondence dated 03/19/26 -Education Provider Joe Penachio email inquiry regarding rule 11 of the MEC 
• Correspondence dated 02/05/26 -email inquiry from Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation seeking a reciprocity agreement 
• 237 CMR 13.05