Members Present:
Charles Johnson, President
Carter Wiese, Vice-President
Robert A. Ellsworth, Member
Kathlene Mueller, Dept of Health
Daryl Isburg, Member
Alfred L. Rude, Lay Member
Members Absent:
Jim Benham, Lay Member
Marlowe Kinkade, Member
Others Present:
Carol Tellinghuisen, Executive Administrator
Jill Lesselyoung, Administrative Assistant
John Strohman, Office of the Attorney General
Steve Willard, SD Funeral Director’s Association
Tim Wingen, Lyle McLeod, Kyle Zimmerman
President Johnson called the meeting to order at 2:05P.M. CST. Strohman advised that while the meeting is open to the public, it does not mean that members of the audience are allowed to speak at will, but must address the chair for recognition and permission.
Approval of Minutes: Ellsworth moved and Isburg seconded to approve the minutes for February 10, 2005. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Election of Officers: Isburg moved and Ellsworth seconded to keep the current slate of officers for another year. Current officers are Johnson, President; Wiese,Vice-President. Motion carried by 4-yes, 2-no.
FY Financial Update: As of March 31, 2005: year to date revenue of $31,624.83; expenditures of $33,321.18 and cash on hand $55,008.59. Wiese moved and Rude seconded to accept the financial report. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Complaints/Investigations
#125-Johnson reported pending.
#127-Wiese recommended dismissal. Isburg moved and Ellsworth seconded to dismiss. Motion carried by unanimous vote with Mueller recusing.
#128-Wiese reported pending.
#129-Ellsworth reported has been referred to the Wyoming Board.
Inspections: The Board discussed inspections. Questions arose as to the benefit of two inspectors as opposed to one. In the past, the Board had one inspector. Opinions varied as to the preference for one inspector or two or whether an independent party or Board members should hold the position. Strohman advised that both inspectors have been doing inspections uniform and correct and that he has been getting good questions and feedback from the inspectors. It is an advantage to the Board to have two inspectors in case of a conflict. An inspector may not inspect his own home and inspectors need to be aware if they are inspecting a home where there is a sensitive competitive situation. They would need to switch inspectors. The Board agreed to continue with the two inspectors as is. Strohman reminded the inspectors and the Board their responsibility is public health and safety.
Trusts: Wiese presented for Kinkade. Wiese had just attended the ICFSEB annual convention. He advised that trusts are a major issue in other states and that problems are occurring in other states who are not 100% trusting. He advised that certain other states are primarily using insurance. The Board discussed current methods of trusting and insurance preneeds. Strohman advised the Board that 85% trusting is currently legal and involves no wrongdoing. Strohman advised the Board it would require a statute change if the Board decides they would like to make any changes in the current trusting methods. Discussion was held on continuing education and trusting.
Schedule Next Meeting: The next meeting date has not been finalized but is tentatively planned for September. Johnson called for a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mueller moved and Rude seconded to adjourn the meeting at 3:20PM CST.
