Members Present:
Charles Johnson, President
Carter Wiese, Vice-President
Daryl Isburg, Member
Robert Ellsworth, Member
Susan Bentsen, Member
Alfred Rude, Lay Member
Members Absent:
Jim Benham, Lay Member
Others Present:
Carol Tellinghuisen, Executive Secretary
Jill Lesselyoung, Executive Assistant
President Johnson called the business meeting to order immediately following the public rules hearing at 3:16PM MT.
Approval of Minutes: Isburg moved and Wiese seconded to approve the minutes from May 17, 2007. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
FY Financial Update: Lesselyoung reported fiscal year end figures as of June 29, 2007: year-end revenue of $33,735.26; expenditures of $48,272.10 and cash on hand of $12,191.32. Year to date figures as of July 31, 2007 are: revenue of $215.00; expenditures of $4,669.81 and cash balance of $7,736.51. Wiese moved and Rude seconded to approve the financial reports as presented. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Complaints/Investigations: There are no pending complaints. All Board members prior to the meeting were mailed a letter of complaint that was determined by the Board’s legal counsel to be a private legal matter. Tellinghuisen reminded the Board that all complaints must come through the Board office to follow proper procedure.
ICFSEB Annual Conference Report: Ellsworth briefed the Board on the conference he attended on April 21, 22, 2007 in Nashville, TN. General discussion was held when members met the first day in district meetings. The following day legal counsel presented a model code of conduct and advised Board members they should not give legal advice to the public or members of the profession, but rather refer persons to their own legal counsel. Additionally Board members were advised to avoid conflicts of interest. Ellsworth advised it is very worthwhile for a representative to attend the conference.
Legal advice by Board: Tellinghuisen reminded the Board that even though members are many times approached with questions of a legal nature, the Board is not allowed to interpret the law or provide legal advice to the public or members of the profession.
Pre-needs-Wiese: The Board discussed pre-needs and considered forming a special committee or holding a special meeting to discuss in further detail.
Any other business: There was no other business. Ellsworth advised the DDN was an excellent way to hold a meeting.
Schedule next meeting: The next meeting was not scheduled at this time. The Board office will finalize with members via email. Ellsworth moved and Isburg seconded to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried by unanimous vote. The meeting was adjourned at 3:35PM MT.
