August 5, 2026 Board for Professional Land Surveyors Business Meeting Minutes
TIME: 11:00 AM
LOCATION: 100 S. Charles St.
Tower 1
Baltimore, MD 21201
(Teleconference via Google Meet)
MEMBERS PRESENT: TJ Frazier, Chair, Land Surveyor
Tammy Rollins, Vice Chair, Consumer Member
Jeanne Nebre, Land Surveyor
Erick Quintanilla, Land Surveyor
Ramon Labrador, Land Surveyor
MEMBERS ABSENT: Derrick McLaughlin, Consumer Member
STAFF PRESENT: Raquel Meyers, Interim Executive Director
Matthew Venuti, AAG, Board Counsel
Andrew Friel, Director of Government Affairs
Dorian Price, Board Specialist
OTHERS PRESENT: David Moyle, Maryland Society of Surveyors (MSS)
Meeting Called to Order
TJ Frazier, Chair, called the business meeting of the Maryland Board for Professional Land Surveyors to order at 11:04 a.m.
Approval of June 3, 2026 Minutes
Members of the Board reviewed the meeting minutes for June 3, 2026. Motion (I) was made by Ms. Rollins, seconded by Mr. Labrador, and unanimously carried by the Board to approve the June meeting minutes with no corrections.
Correspondence
None
Old Business
None
New Business
Mr. Frazier inquired about the action items to be discussed in preparation for the NCEES annual meeting scheduled for August 17-21, 2026, in Henderson, NV. Those items included a motion to add a non-voting member to the board of directors. The motion brought about a brief discussion with differing opinions; including some board members in support of the motion stating an addition of a non-voting member would bring a different perspective to the operations and daily procedures while others argued this change would not necessarily benefit nor hinder the dynamic already in place.
Board members expressed their support for the proposed motions, explaining that motions endorsed by the Board of Directors are typically placed on the consent agenda and voted on collectively while those not endorsed may be discussed individually, voted on, or tabled during the next meeting. Members were encouraged to review all motions in advance of the meeting.
Several licensure motions for consideration at the upcoming meeting were discussed, including a motion that would waive the FE examination requirement for individuals with an earned engineering degree who pass the PE examination. It was noted that the Board of Directors did not endorse the motion and that the Maryland Board for Professional Engineers had previously expressed opposition, particularly because Maryland recently amended its law to require the FE examination. Board members indicated their general inclination to follow the Professional Engineers Board’s position on the matter.
Board members also discussed a motion related to decoupling examination eligibility requirements, which would remove language requiring applicants to meet a jurisdiction’s requirements before sitting for the PE or PS examinations. Members discussed how applicants may currently seek approval to take examinations in other jurisdictions that have fully decoupled their exam requirements. While the motion was included on the consent agenda, members noted that Maryland has not yet moved toward full decoupling and may not be prepared to make that change.
Additional discussion focused on motions intended to expedite the process for implementing proposed changes. It was noted that the current process is intentionally deliberative and provides multiple opportunities for committee review and discussion, although it can significantly delay implementation. Members acknowledged both the benefits of thorough review and the challenges associated with the length of the process.
Finally, members were encouraged to consider volunteering for the development of the mapping and geospatial examination. It was noted that volunteers must be licensed professionals and that additional qualified individuals are needed to assist with the examination development process.
Executive Director’s Report
Ms. Meyers acknowledged the departure of former staff from the Professional Design Boards Zevi Thomas, Executive Director and Steven Rodriguez-Cartagena, Administrative Officer for the Professional Engineers Board, wishing them well on their future endeavors.
Ms. Meyers reported the recruitment for the Executive Director position was extended through August 5, 2026. The Administrative Officer I position for the Professional Engineers Board was posted on July 31 and will close on August 14, 2026. Ms. Meyers also reported the Fall 2026 state specific exams will be proctored at MD Department of Labor headquarters October 20, 2026.
Board Counsel Report
None
Maryland Society of Surveyors (MSS)
Mr. Moyle announced MSS is in the process of creating mentorship programs for the recruitment of entry level surveyors. Mr. Moyle also reported stating MSS is currently reconstructing their by-laws and strategic planning for the near future. Mr. Moyle concluded his report announcing to the board the next MSS Town Hall Conference will be held on Thursday October 15, 2026, in Ocean City, MD.
Review of Applications
There were 4 applications submitted for review. Mr. Quintanilla announced he will follow up with Mr. Frazier for his final review before reaching out to Mr. Price to provide the applicants’ response based on the Board’s decision.
Complaint Committee Report
Ms. Rollins reported the following:
- 05-LS-26: Under investigation
- 04-LS-26: Pre-Charge Review
- 02-LS-26: Awaiting Surveyor Response
- 03-LS-24: Consent Agreement Sent; possible closing next meeting
- 12-LS-23: Awaiting additional information; update will be provided next meeting
- 06-LS-26: Pre-charge Review
- 07-LS-26: Requested additional information
Motion (II) was made by Mr. Quintanilla, seconded by Mr. Labrador, and unanimously carried by the Board to approve the amended recommendations for the Complaint Committee Report.
Executive Session
None
Other Business:
The next meeting will be held virtually on September 2, 2026.
Adjournment
There being no further business to discuss, Motion (III) was made by Mr. Quintanilla, seconded by Mr. Labrador, to adjourn the meeting at 11:51 a.m.
_____ without corrections ___with corrections
Chair’s Signature: _____ Date: _____________