Members Present:
Pat Coughlin, President
Alice Mae Kennedy, Vice President
Michael Bartley, Member
MartyAnn Apa, Secretary/Treasurer
Members Absent:
None
Others Present:
Carol Tellinghuisen, Executive Secretary
Jill Lesselyoung, Executive Assistant
Paula Spargur, Executive Assistant
Jeffery Tronvold, Assistant Attorney General
President Coughlin called the meeting to order at 8:25 a.m. (MST). Coughlin called for additions to the agenda. Tellinghuisen requested to add contract renewal for executive administrator.
Approval of Minutes: Bartley moved and Kennedy seconded to approve the minutes of the July 19, 2004 meeting. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Financial Report: Lesselyoung reported as of November 30, 2004, cash on hand of $40,713.81; year to date expenses $6,335.66; and year to date revenue $8,942.01. The Board discussed the financial report. Bartley moved and Apa seconded to approve the financial report. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Complaints Investigations Update: #118-Bartley moved and Coughlin seconded to enter executive session at 8:45AM. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Tronvold joined the discussion by teleconference at 8:50AM. Tronvold exited the meeting at 9:05AM. Apa moved and Kennedy seconded to exit executive session at 9:05AM. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Bartley recommended the Board issue a public letter of reprimand to licensee for her actions described in complaint #118. Apa moved and Kennedy seconded to accept the letter of reprimand and stipulation as presented. Motion carried by unanimous vote with Bartley abstaining.
Governor’s Omnibus Legislation
Tellinghuisen updated the Board on the final draft on the omnibus legislation for all boards.
Websites
Lesselyoung advised that the Governor’s office has required all boards to include a separate disciplinary section on the website to include any disciplinary actions for 2004 forward. In addition, the Board office has recently completed current updates to the website.
Letter of Clarification
#T-015H-Provisional-The Board had previously requested that the supervisor submit written clarification of applicant’s employment status and duties prior to the issuance of the provisional license. The Board reviewed the letter of clarification received from the supervisor and agreed that it was acceptable.
Written Examination
The Board discussed the written examination. Apa moved and Bartley seconded to require prospective candidates to have taken and passed the written examination with results received in the Board office in accordance with dates set by the Board office. All candidates will be required to take the written examination at the Board office in Spearfish. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Hearing Technician
The Board office received a request from an audiologist regarding information on regulations of hearing technicians. The Board directed the Board office to respond that South Dakota does not have regulations regarding hearing technicians and the audiologist may wish to contact the Veteran’s Administration as they have their own policy.
Executive Administrator Contractor Renewal
Tellinghuisen advised the Board of the increased administrative and labor costs required to maintain a professional regulatory Board. Tellinghuisen requested an increase of $150.00 per month for FY 06 contract year. After Board discussion, Bartley moved and Apa seconded to renew Tellinghuisen’s contract with an increase of $200.00 per month. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Schedule Next Board Meeting
The next Board meeting will be scheduled for July 18th in Spearfish or Deadwood.
Administer Practicum Examinations
Apa moved and Kennedy seconded to license applicants upon successfully passing the practicum examination. President Coughlin adjourned the meeting at 9:45 a.m. (MST).
Applicants present for the practicum testing:
Lantgen, Barbara
Knoche, Douglas
Sneeden, James
Reeves, Joseph
Brown, Michael
