Public Meeting Notice  Board of State Examiners of Electricians Meeting - 4.27.26

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In accordance with the provisions of G.L. c. 30A § 20, notice is hereby given that the Board of State Examiners of Electricians will be convening their monthly meeting. 

If you need reasonable accommodation to participate in the meeting, please reach out to Cheryl Yebba at 617-701-8711. The Agency will make best efforts to accommodate requests received in a timely manner.

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

April 27, 2026; this meeting was held both VIRTUALLY via Microsoft Teams and in person at the following location:

Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School,

250 Foundry, Rt. 106

South Easton, MA 02375

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)
• John Bagni, MAVA Member 
• Brendan E. Driscoll, License Member 

Board members attending remotely:

• Paul J. Malagrifa, International Municipal Signal Association, Member 
• David Edmonds, Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education Designee
• Carlos Caceda, License Member
• Chris Towski, State Fire Marshal Designee
• Brian Proctor, License Member 
• Paul Healey, Public Member (joined at 10:25 A.M.)

Board members absent:

• Elizabeth Oconnor, License Member 

DOL Staff present:

• Keith Gleason, Executive Director
• Tamara Smith, Program Coordinator
• Milla Lewis, Administrative Assistant
• Peter Kelley, Board Counsel 

Acknowledged public attendees:

• Stacey Chisholm, Peterson School
• Paul Asselin, Provider
• Jay Demelo, IBEW 103 JATC
• Beverly Kennedy, Kennedy Seminars
• Katherine Arvanitis, MECA
• Jessica Nelson, MSCA
• Nathan Poland, Advanced Technical School 
• James Colleary, IOW town of Southborough
• Leo Martin, Martin Electrical School

1. Reviewed minutes of the following meeting(s): 
   • March 30, 2026 (Board Meeting)

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

VOTED: to accept the minutes as presented. 

Motion Passed - Roll Call:

2. Reviewed/Discussed reports
   1. Executive Director
      1. Regarding the agency license database transition, he mentioned that 7 Boards have been integrated to the electronic-Licensing, Inspections and Permitting Software Engine(eLIPSE) platform and he has been active in testing to gain familiarity prior to this Board’s transition. The Executive Director asked that the September meeting be moved to the 21due to a schedule conflict.

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

VOTED: to reschedule the meeting to September 21. 

1. Office of Investigations – No matters reported
   1. Legal Counsel reported – No matters reported
   2. Board of Fire Prevention Regulations – C. Towski reported that the BFPR did not meet on April and its next meeting is scheduled to occur on May 7. The MEC was scheduled to be published and take effect April 24.  
   3. Legislative matters – No matters reported
2. Reviewed list of reciprocity license applicants approved by staff: 

4. Reviewed list of business license applicants approved by staff

5. Discussedsubcommittee meetings and reports – There were no meetings held to report on 
6. Reviewed drafts of new FAQs to include guidance on “Firestopping”. 
   • The Executive Director discussed the proposed FAQ additions for posting
   • G. Graham offered to obtain further input through outreach at an Inspector’s event for feedback and review at the June meeting before finalizing.
7. Reviewed and discussed  draft of definitions of types of electrical inspections, prior to referral to the Board of Fire Prevention Regulations (BFPR) for review. 
   • With additional input from the discussion the Executive Director agreed to amend the draft for review at the May meeting. 
8. Reviewed and discussed existing draft of Permit Matrix for eventual submission to BFPR for review 
9. Discussed: Licensees taking the IOW 6-hr CE class for Professional Development credit and Inspector’s taking multiple. 

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

VOTED: to allow Inspectors to take 6 hrs. from different Providers for their 6hr Inspector’s CE 

and licensees may attend an Inspector’s 6hr CE class for professional development provided the licensee does not use the same sponsored Provider each cycle. 

10. Discussed next steps for implementation of online delivery of 160-hrs of the 600-hr Journeyman curriculum. 
    • The Executive Director restated from November 13, 2024, subcommittee meeting 160hrs in total was proposed for remote delivery in a Journeyman program
    • After brief discussion the Board members agreed that part of the stipulated requirements will state all Provider program offerings must present and demonstrate their methods before a subcommittee prior to approval. The Board members also agreed that attendees once signed up for the hybrid Journeyman program will be required to complete the program in its entirety.
    • The Executive Director proposed to present the amended outline and stipulations at the June meeting.
11. Board of Electricians’ Appeals [open hearings, closed deliberations per M.G.L c. 30A, §18] – No appeal hearings scheduled  
12. Discussother matters not reasonably anticipated 48 hours in advance of the meeting. - No matters were presented 
13. Executive Session [M.G.L. c. 30A, §21 (a)(1)&(3) – Closed session]

At 11:33 A.M. J. Bagni made a motion, it was seconded by B. Driscoll, 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 
2. A.R.
3. C.B.
4. C.O.D.
5. Investigative Conference (M.G.L. c. 112, § 65C – Closed session for the purpose of conducting investigatory and settlement conferences)

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

   The board took the following actions during a 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. 2025-000914-IT-ENF - Board agreed to alternative settlement
      1. 2024-000926-IT-ENF – Board agreed to alternative settlement
         1. 2025-000716-IT-ENF – Board motioned to dismiss w/o prejudice 
            1. 2024-000189-IT-ENF - Board agreed to alternative settlement
            2. 2024-000765-IT-ENF - Board agreed to alternative settlement

P. Malagrifa departed the meeting at 1:40P.M.

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

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

VOTED: to exit Investigative conference and enter open session, thereupon to adjourn the 

 meeting at 2:07 P.M.

Items relied upon during the open meeting:

• Agenda
• Draft minutes March 30, 2026 
• Draft amended FAQs 
• Draft matrix of permitting requirements
• Draft of Inspector definitions
• Hybrid Education Workgroup subcommittee Minutes 11/13/24

It is anticipated that the topics shown below will be discussed at the aforementioned meeting:

1. ReviewMinutes of the previous meetings: 
2. March 30, 2026
3. Review/Discuss Reports:
   1. Executive Director
      1. ELIPSE Update
      2. September 2026 meeting date conflict
   2. Legal Counsel
   3. Legislative Matters
   4. Board of Fire Prevention Regulations
4. Reviewlist of license applicants approved by staff for licenses by reciprocity:

4. Reviewlist of applicants approved by staff for business licenses:

5. Discusssubcommittee meetings and reports – No meetings to report on
6. Review/Discuss drafts of new FAQs to include guidance on “Firestopping”. 
7. Review/Discuss draft of definitions of types of electrical inspections, prior to referral to the Board of Fire Prevention Regulations (BFPR) for review.
8. Review/Discuss existing draft of Permit Matrix for eventual submission to BFPR for review
9. Review/Discuss licensees taking the IOW 6-hr CE class for Professional Development credit.
10. Discuss next steps for implementation of online delivery of 160-hrs of the 600-hr Journeyman curriculum.
11. Board of Electricians’ Appeals [open hearings, closed deliberations per M.G.L c. 30A, §18] – No appeal hearings scheduled
12. Discuss matters not reasonably anticipated by the chair, 48 hours in advance of the meeting.
13. Executive Session (M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(1))
    1. To discuss the following individuals’ character, rather than competence
14. Closed session (M.G.L. c. 112, § 65C –Investigative conferences and settlement conferences)
    1. Discuss the following docketed complaints prior to the issuance of an order to show cause
    2. Discuss terms of in negotiating settlement of the following docketed complaints 
15. Closed Session (M.G.L c. 30A, §18, ¶ 5(d)-Adjudicatory conferences)

Adjournment – the next meeting is scheduled to occur on May 18, 2026.