Members Present:
Robert Reierson, President
Michael Bartley, Member
MartyAnn Apa, Secretary/Treasurer
Priscilla Romkema, Member
Members Absent:
Mike Colleran, Member
Others Present:
Carol Tellinghuisen, Executive Secretary
Paula Spargur, Executive Assistant
Ashley Johnson, Executive Assistant
President Reierson called the meeting to order at 8:35 A.M., MST
NEW BOARD MEMBER: The Board welcome new Board member, Priscilla Romkema.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Bartley moved and Apa seconded to approve the minutes of the July 30, 2007 meeting. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
FINANCIAL REPORT: Spargur reported as of November 30, 2007, year to date revenue of $8,415.88; year to date expenses of $9,425.09; and cash balance of $44,290.86. The Board discussed the financial report. Apa moved and Romkema seconded to approve the financial report as presented. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
COMPLAINTS INVESTIGATIONS UPDATE:
Complaint #124-Bartley recommended the Board issue a public letter of reprimand to licensee. Apa moved and Romkema seconded to accept proceeding with the letter of reprimand. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Internet Sales-The Board discussed internet sales.
FYI-GOAC-Board & Commission Litigation Reserve Fund:
Staff 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.
WEBSITE- The forms on the Board’s website are being converted to eforms that can either be completed online, completed and submitted via email or printed off for mailing.
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY CONTRACT RENEWAL: Tellinghuisen requested a 6% increase in contract wage for the fiscal year 2008-2009. Reierson questioned if that was a sufficient increase to cover additional costs. Tellinghuisen believed it was sufficient for this year. Bartley moved and Romkema seconded to renew Tellinghuisen’s contract with a $69.17 increase per month for the July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009 fiscal year. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Schedule Next Meeting: The next meeting is scheduled for July 21, 2008 either by teleconference or in person if there are applicants to test.
| Examinations | Written |
Practicum |
| Passing for South Dakota | 70% |
75% |
| T-331 | Pass |
Pass |
| T-336 | Pass |
Fail |
| T-337 | Pass |
Pass |
| T-338 | Pass |
Pass |
| T-339 | Pass |
Pass |
Apa moved and Bartley seconded to license applicants upon successfully passing the practicum and written examinations. Apa moved and Bartley seconded to adjourn the meeting. President Reierson adjourned the meeting at 9:35 AM MST.
