STATE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY LICENSURE BOARD
Bureau of Occupational Licenses
700 West State Street, P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0063
Board Meeting Minutes of 6/10/2011
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Caren DeAngelis - Chair
Diann Davis-Martin
Corwin Sutherin
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Michael Spero
Ione Springer
BUREAU STAFF: Dawn Hall, Administrative Support Manager
Lori Peel, Investigative Unit Manager
Roger Hales, Administrative Attorney
Joan Callahan, Extern
Cherie Simpson, Management Assistant
Carrie Gilstrap, Technical Records Specialist II
OTHERS PRESENT: John Watts, IOTA
Linda Jackson, IOTA
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM MDT by Caren DeAngelis.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Ms. Davis-Martin to approve the minutes of 1/7/2011 and 3/15/2011 as written. Seconded by Mr. Sutherin, motion carried.
LEGISLATIVE REPORT
Ms. Hall presented the legislative report to the members of the Board. She stated the rules have passed and are currently in effect.
Ms. Hall presented the financial report to the members of the Board. The current cash balance as of 5/31/2011 is $18,696.45.
Ms. Peel presented the investigative report to the members of the Board. There were no cases up for Board determination.
OLD BUSINESS
DISCUSSION RE: PROPOSED RULE CHANGES/INACTIVE LICENSES
The sub-committee met with the Association to discuss the language in statute and rule pertaining to continuing education. Ms. Jackson and Mr. Watts approached the members of the Board and offered to provide a letter stating the Association’s mission for continuing education. This letter could then be posted on the Board’s website.
The Board also discussed the removal of the language that states continuing education is to be recommended by the Association. The discussion was added that removing this statement from the law and Rules would make it more clear to licensees and providers.
Mr. Watts stated he would like the Board to wait before making any changes, as he favors utilizing the Association letter. He added that if the Board does remove the Association language in statute, then he feels it should also add language in Rule to identify a list of pre-approved providers.
A motion was made by Ms. Davis-Martin to table further discussion until the next conference call, tentatively scheduled for July 21, 2011. Seconded by Mr. Sutherin, motion carried.
Ms. Peel presented the investigative report to the members of the Board.
I-OCT-2011-2 A motion was made by Ms. Davis-Martin to approve the Bureau’s recommendation and authorize closure. Seconded by Mr. Sutherin, motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
REVISED CE APPROVAL APPLICATION
A motion was made by Mr. Sutherin to approve the revised continuing education approval application. Seconded by Ms. Davis-Martin, motion carried.
ELECTION OF CHAIR AS PER I.C. 54-3714(4)
A motion was made by Mr. Sutherin to re-elect Ms. DeAngelis as Chair. Seconded by Ms. Davis-Martin, motion carried.
CORRESPONDENCE RE: MODALITIES
The Board reviewed an inquiry asking for clarification to Rule .012. Ms. Jackson, IOTA, stated she has spoken with the individual and thus no further clarification is needed.
ATTENDANCE TO ANNUAL NBCOT CONFERENCE
A motion was made by Mr. Sutherin to approve the expenses incurred for a member to attend. Seconded by Ms. Davis-Martin, motion carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
A motion was made by Mr. Sutherin that the Board go into executive session under Idaho Code § 67-2345(1)(d) to consider records that are exempt from disclosure under the Idaho Public Records Law. The purpose of the Executive Session was to consider license application materials. Seconded by Ms. Davis-Martin. The vote was: Mr. Sutherin, aye; Ms. Davis-Martin, aye; and Ms. DeAngelis, aye. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Mr. Sutherin to come out of executive session. Seconded by Ms. Davis-Martin. The vote was: Mr. Sutherin, aye; Ms. Davis-Martin, aye; and Ms. DeAngelis, aye. Motion carried.
APPLICATIONS
OCTA-1058 A motion was made by Ms. Davis-Martin to approve Wendy Meguess for licensure. Seconded by Mr. Sutherin, motion carried.
Discussion was held regarding the absence of Board members. Ms. Hall stated she will follow up with Ms. Cory.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Mr. Sutherin to adjourn the meeting at 10:10 AM. Seconded by Ms. Davis-Martin, motion carried.
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Caren DeAngelis, Chair Diann Davis-Martin
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Michael Spero Corwin Sutherin
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Ione Springer Tana Cory, Bureau Chief