Public Meeting Notice  Board of State Examiners of Electricians Meeting - 9.21.26

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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:

September 21, 2026, via Microsoft Teams Meeting 

The topics shown below were discussed at the aforementioned meeting: 

At 10 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)
• David Edmonds, Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education Designee
• Gerald Graham, Inspector of Wires Member (vice Chair)
• John Bagni, MAVA Member 
• Chris Towski, State Fire Marshal Designee
• Paul Healey, Public Member 
• Brian Proctor, License Member 
• Paul J. Malagrifa, International Municipal Signal Association, Member 
• Carlos Caceda, License Member

Board members absent:

• Brendan E. Driscoll, License Member 
• Jeremy Dunn, Member

DOL Staff present:

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

Acknowledged public attendees:

• Paul Asselin, Provider
• Beverly Kennedy, Kennedy Seminars
• Carmen DellaIacono, IOW Dedham
• Stacey Chisholm, Peterson School
• Katherine Arvanitis, MECA

1. Reviewed minutes of the July 27, 2026, meeting

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

VOTED: to accept the minutes as presented. 

2. Reviewed/Discussed reports
   1. Executive Director - The electronic-Licensing, Inspections and Permitting Software Engine(eLIPSE) platform for EL goes live next Monday September 28. Licensees are encouraged to set up their accounts ahead of the renewal cycle expiration. Initial steps to creating accounts and claiming licenses were prefaced but hardcopy documentation will be available and provided via the portal and Board email. Information regarding any changes to the CE submission process in eLIPSE will be forthcoming at a later date.
   2. Office of Investigations – No matters reported
   3. Legal Counsel report – No matters reported
   4. Board of Fire Prevention Regulations – C. Towski mentioned the 2029 NEC reorganization will be going to the Advisory Committee.
   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 –  D. Edmonds reported on the meeting held August 31 to address a few Provider submissions.                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
6. Mark Fisher-CE Provider (A,B,C,D & IOW)

J. Bagni made a motion, it was seconded by D. Edmonds, and the members unanimously

VOTED: to approve Mark Fisher CEP provider application as presented.

• The Executive Director asked the Board for a delegation by the Board to review and approve requests to add additional locations of existing providers.

J. Bagni made a motion, it was seconded by C. Towski, and the members unanimously

VOTED: to delegate such reviews and approval to Board staff.

6. Board of Electricians’ Appeals [open hearings, closed deliberations per M.G.L c. 30A, §18] No matters were scheduled
7. Reviewed/Discussed setting standards for the issuance of partial educational credit to potential exam applicants with accredited Electrical Engineering degrees.
   • Counsel agreed to analyze the FAQs and regulations to determine whether an informal policy is feasible or whether a regulation change is required and report back at the October meeting.  
8. Discussedother matters not reasonably anticipated by the chair 48 hours in advance of the meeting. No matters were presented 
9. Executive Session [M.G.L. c. 30A, §21 (a)(1)&(3) – Closed session]

At 10:51 A.M. J. Bagni made a motion, it was seconded by G. Graham, and the members unanimously

VOTED: to enter executive session pursuant to M.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 Executive Session and Investigative Conference matters.

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

4. 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.

The Board members present by a majority voted to ratify the stated decision on 2026-000309-IT-ENF.

2. Discussion of the terms of a negotiated settlement of a complaint 
   1. 2024-000563-IT-ENF- Board agreed to Dismiss
      1. 2024-000901-IT-ENF- Board agreed to settlement
         1. 2025-000210-IT-ENF- Board agreed to Dismiss w/Advisory
            1. 2025-000333-IT-ENF- Board agreed to settlement
3. Quasi-Judicial Session (M.G.L c. 30A, §18 (d))
   1. 2024-000838-IT-ENF

The Board members present unanimously voted to issue final decision and order.

1. 2025-001002-IT-ENF

The Board members present unanimously voted to issue final decision and order.

2. 2026-000045-IT-ENF

The Board members present unanimously voted to issue final decision and order by default.

3. 2026-000139-IT-ENF

The Board members present unanimously voted to issue final decision and order.

12. Adjournment – the next meeting is scheduled for October 26, 2026, at 10 A.M.

G. Graham made a motion, P. Healey seconded, and the members present unanimously,    

VOTED: thereupon to adjourn the meeting at 12:25 P.M.

Items relied upon during the open meeting:

• Agenda
• Draft minutes July 27, 2026 

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

1. Review Minutes of the previous meetings:
   1. July 27, 2026   (Public & Executive Session)
   2. August 31, 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

• Education Subcommittee (8/31/2026)

6. Review/Discuss/Vote on applications for Continuing Education providership:

• Mark Fisher-CE Provider (A,B,C,D & IOW)

7. Review/Discuss standard of issuing partial credit for applicants with Electrical Engineering degrees from an accredited school of higher learning
8. Board of Electricians’ Appeals [open hearings, closed deliberations per M.G.L c. 30A, §18]

• None to be heard

9. Discuss matters not reasonably anticipated by the chair, 48 hours in advance of the meeting.
10. 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
    1. To discuss the following individuals’ character, rather than competence
11. 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:
12. Closed Session (M.G.L c. 30A, §18, ¶ 5(d)-Adjudicatory conferences)
13. Adjournment – the next meeting is scheduled to occur on October 26, 2026.