Official Teleconference Board Meeting Minutes
March 19, 2009

Members Present:

Robert Reierson, President
Michael Bartley, Member
Louise French, Secretary/Treasurer
Michael Colleran, Member
Priscilla Romkema, Lay Member

MEMBERS ABSENT:   

None

OTHERS PRESENT:   

Carol Tellinghuisen, Executive Secretary 
Paula Spargur, Executive Assistant                            

President Reierson called the meeting to order at 11:04 AM, MT.

CORRECTIONS OR ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:

There was no corrections or additions to the agenda.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM January 9, 2009: 

Colleran moved and Romkema seconded to approve the minutes of the January 9, 2009 meeting. Motion carried by unanimous vote. 

FINANCIAL REPORT: 

Spargur reported as of February 28, 2009 year to date revenue of $9,306.32; year to date expenses of $11,470.85; and cash on hand of $42,488.75. The Board discussed the financial reports. The board accepted financial reports as presented.

COMPLAINTS INVESTIGATIONS UPDATE: 

#126- Bartley reported complaint/investigation #126 is still pending.

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY CONTRACT RENEWAL: 

Tellinghuisen did not request an increase in the contract amount for the June 1, 2009 – May 31, 2010 period.  Bartley moved and Romkema seconded to renew Tellinghuisen’s contract at the current amount.  Motion carried unanimously.

PROVISIONALLY LICENSED HEARING AID DISPENSERS:

French had concerns regarding a sponsor having three provisionally licensed dispensers. Per 20:46:03:01 a supervisor may provide supervision to no more than three provisional licensees at one time.  She will follow up with them to make sure they are meeting the requirements of supervision of the law.

SCHEDULE NEXT MEETING: 

The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for July 20, 2009 at the Golden Hills Resort in Lead, SD.    

French moved and Colleran seconded to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 11:28 AM, MT.