Public Meeting Notice  Board of State Examiners of Electricians Meeting - 6.22.26

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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:

June 22, 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 onsite:

• Renee Dozier, Master Member (chair)
• Gerald Graham, Inspector of Wires Member (vice Chair)
• John Bagni, MAVA Member 
• Brian Proctor, License Member 
• Chris Towski, State Fire Marshal Designee

Board Members present via Teams:

• Paul J. Malagrifa, International Municipal Signal Association, Member 
• Carlos Caceda, License Member
• David Edmonds, Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education Designee
• Paul Healey, Public Member 
• Jeremy Dunn, Member

Board members absent:

• Brendan E. Driscoll, License Member 

DOL Staff present:

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

Acknowledged public attendees:

• Paul Asselin, Provider
• Nathan Poland, Advanced Technical School 
• Beverly Kennedy, Kennedy Seminars
• Katherine Arvanitis, MECA
• Paul Dumont, electrician apprentice
• Jay Demelo, Boston JATC IBEW local 103
• Jordan Kane, electrician apprentice 

1. Reviewed minutes of the following meeting(s): 

• May 18, 2026, Public & Executive Session 
• March 16, 2026 (Education Subcommittee) Re-Draft
• June 1, 2026 (Education Subcommittee)

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

VOTED: to accept the minutes as presented. 

2. Reviewed/Discussed reports
   1. Executive Director
      1. ELIPSE Update Regarding the electronic-Licensing, Inspections and Permitting Software Engine(eLIPSE) platform. Staff is currently active in training and development sessions. EL Board is expected to transition by September 28.
   2. Office of Investigations – No matters reported
   3. Legal Counsel – No matters reported
   4. Board of Fire Prevention Regulations – C. Towski reported that the BFPR met on May 21.  No future Working group meetings are currently scheduled. 
   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 – J. Bagni reported on the education subcommittee meeting that took place on June 1. 
6. Discussed correspondence from Dan Naughton, JATC 103, relative to 2029 NEC 
   • Mr. Naughton addressed the Board regarding the issues surrounding the changes to the NEC publications stands to create. He mentioned that the NFPA explained that the reasoning behind the reorganization is that the long term benefits outweigh the relatively temporary setbacks. 
7. Discussed process for challenging questions on exams, in compliance with the Candidate Information Bulletin and regulation (237 CMR 14.03)
   • The Board reviewed a sample review challenge sheet from PSI and asked the Executive Director to gather specific information pertinent to the individual(s) who submitted an appeal of their exam as well as more information about PSI’s specific internal review or process regarding exam appeals for discussion at the next meeting.
8. Board of Electricians’ Appeals [open hearings, closed deliberations per M.G.L c. 30A, §18] – No appeal hearings scheduled  
9. Discussedother matters not reasonably anticipated by the chair 48 hours in advance of the meeting. - No matters were presented 
10. Executive Session [M.G.L. c. 30A, §21 (a)(1)&(3) – Closed session]

At 10:54 A.M. J. Bagni made a motion, it was seconded by C. Caceda, 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. J.K. 
3. P.D. 
4. Investigative Conference (M.G.L. c. 112, § 65C – Closed session for the purpose of conducting investigatory and settlement conferences)

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

   The board took the following actions during the 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. 2025-001080-IT-ENF - Board agreed to settlement
      1. 2025-000595-IT-ENF – Board by majority agreed to Dismiss
3. Quasi-Judicial Session (M.G.L c. 30A, §18 (d) 
   1. 2025-000009-IT-ENF
   2. 2025-000049-IT-ENF

The Board members present unanimously agreed to issue final decision.

13. Adjournment – the next meeting is scheduled for July 27, 2026, at 10 A.M.

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

VOTED: thereupon to adjourn the  meeting at 1:11 P.M.

Items relied upon during the open meeting:

• Agenda
• Draft minutes May 18, 2026 
• Education subcommittee Minutes March 16 and June 1, 2026
• PSI test questions challenge request report

1. Review Minutes of the previous meetings:
   1. May 18, 2026 (Public & Executive Session)
   2. March 16, 2026 (Education Subcommittee) Re-Draft
   3. June 1, 2026 (Education Subcommittee)
2. Review/Discuss Reports:
   1. Executive Director
   2. Legal Counsel
   3. Legislative Matters
   4. Board of Fire Prevention Regulations
3. Review list of license applicants approved by staff for licenses by reciprocity:

4. Review list of applicants approved by staff for business licenses:

5. Discuss subcommittee meetings and reports 
6. Education Subcommittee
7. Review/Discuss correspondence from Dan Naughton, JATC 103, relative to 2029 NEC 
8. Review/Discuss existing process for challenging questions on exams, in conjunction with the Candidate Information Bulletin and the regulations (237 CMR 14.03)
9. Board of Electricians’ Appeals [open hearings, closed deliberations per M.G.L c. 30A, §18] – No appeal hearings scheduled
10. Discuss matters not reasonably anticipated by the chair, 48 hours in advance of the meeting.
11. Executive Session, pursuant to G. L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(7), to comply with the public records law pursuant to G. L. c. 66, § 10 and G. L. c. 4, § 7, ¶ 26(c), and to maintain the confidentiality of student record information pursuant to G. L. c. 71, §§ 34D, 34E and pursuant to G. L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(1), to discuss character or reputation rather than professional competence
12. To discuss the following individuals’ character, rather than competence:
    1. To maintain the confidentiality of student record information
13. 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 in negotiating settlement of the following docketed complaints:
14. Closed Session (M.G.L c. 30A, §18, ¶ 5(d)-Adjudicatory conferences)
15. Adjournment – the next meeting is scheduled to occur on July 27, 2026.