Members Present:
Robert Reierson, President
Michael Bartley, Member
Louise French, Secretary/TreasurerPriscilla Romkema, Lay Member
Members Absent:
Michael Colleran, Member
Others Present:
Carol Tellinghuisen, Executive Secretary
Paula Spargur, Executive Assistant
President Reierson called the meeting to order at 8:09 AM, CT at the Sheraton Sioux Falls Hotel, Sioux Falls, SD.
CORRECTIONS OR ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: There were no corrections or additions to the agenda.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM July 20, 2009: Bartley moved and French seconded to approve the minutes of the July 20, 2009 meeting. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
FINANCIAL REPORT: Spargur reported as of January 31, 2010 year to date revenue of $24,051.56; year to date expenses of $12,866.01; and cash on hand of $48,032.23. The Board discussed the financial reports and the possibility of the state using the cash balance from boards. Bartley moved and Romkema seconded to approve the financial reports. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
COMPLAINTS INVESTIGATIONS UPDATE:
#126- Bartley recommended that complaint #126 be dismissed due to lack of substantive evidence. French moved and Romkema seconded to dismiss. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
#127- Bartley recommended that complaint #127 be dismissed due to lack of substantive evidence. Romkema moved and Reierson seconded to dismiss. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
#128- Bartley recommended that complaint #128 be dismissed due to the issue being resolved. French moved and Reierson seconded to dismiss. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
#129- Bartley reported complaint #129 is still pending.
EXECUTIVE CONTRACT RENEWAL: Tellinghuisen did not request an increase in the contract amount for the June 1, 2010 – May 31, 2011 period. Bartley moved and Romkema seconded to renew Tellinghuisen’s contract at the current amount. Motion carried unanimously.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS: Bartley suggested that Colleran become the next complaint officer for the board. Board office will check with Colleran to see if he is interested in the position.
SCHEDULE NEXT MEETING: The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for July 19, 2010 at The Lodge at Deadwood.
Romkema moved and Bartley seconded to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 8:42 AM, CT.
