Members Present:
Charles Johnson, President
Carter Wiese, Vice-President
Daryl Isburg, Member
Alfred L. Rude, Lay Member
Members Absent:
Robert Ellsworth, Member
Jim Benham, Lay Member
Marlowe Kinkade, Member
Kathlene Mueller, Dept of Health
Others Present:
Jill Lesselyoung, Administrative Assistant
John Strohman, Office of the Attorney General
Myron Nohava, Patrick VanLith, Joshua Fiedler
President Johnson called the meeting to order at 2:05PM CST. The meeting was held at the Ramkota Hotel & Convention Center, Sioux Falls, SD.
Election of officers: Isburg moved and Rude seconded to continue with the current slate of officers for another year. Current officers are Johnson, President; Wiese, Vice-President. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Approval of Minutes: Wiese moved and Isburg seconded to approve the minutes from March 21, 2007. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
FY Financial Update: Lesselyoung reported fiscal year to date figures as of April 30, 2007: year to date revenue of $33,325.26; expenditures of $39,891.78 and cash on hand of $20,161.64. Wiese moved and Rude seconded to accept the financial report as presented. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Complaints/Investigations: There are no complaints/investigations pending at this time.
Discussion-trainees: The Board discussed the required information on the trainee case reports and voiced concerns regarding trade calls being submitted for approval. Strohman advised that forms not completed to the satisfaction of the review officer need to be returned to the applicant for proper completion.
Update on Licensure Fee Increase: Lesselyoung advised the fee increases are proceeding with attorney Stanton.
FYI-GOAC Board and Litigation Reserve Fund: The Board reviewed information regarding a proposed joint litigation reserve fund. There was general discussion regarding the concept. Board members expressed some concern about the potential financial risk involved.
Schedule Next Meeting: The next meeting date has not been finalized but is tentatively planned for the end of August. The Board office will finalize with members via email. The next meeting will be the rules hearing meeting.
Any other business: Joshua Fiedler appeared before the Board requesting to obtain an establishment number for an embalming service that will be operating out of another funeral home that already has their own establishment number. The Board discussed Fiedler’s request. Strohman advised Fiedler the Board couldn’t provide legal advice and Fiedler will need to consult with his own legal counsel for advice. Fiedler agreed to have his legal counsel submit to Strohman for review, a legal brief outlining his business plan and the legal analysis supporting his endeavor.
The Board discussed cremation, scattering of ashes and the disinterment of cremations. The Board discussed changing the rules regarding the requirement of disinterment permits. Strohman advised that the statute remains in effect until the legislature states otherwise and cannot be overruled by the board.
Wiese moved and Isburg seconded to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried by unanimous vote. The meeting was adjourned at 2:40PM CST.
