Idaho State Board of Acupuncture
Meeting Minutes of July 26, 2002
The State Board of Acupuncture meeting was called to order by Tess Hahn, Chair, at 9:40 a.m. Friday, July 26, 2002 at the Bureau of Occupational Licenses, Owyhee Plaza, 1109 Main Street, Suite 220, Boise, Idaho.
Roll Call: Therese Hahn, Chair
Rand Peebles, Board Member
John Downey, Board Member
Jean Kuty, Board Member
Bureau
Staff:
Rayola Jacobsen, Bureau Chief
Budd
Hetrick, Deputy Bureau Chief
Roger Hales, Administrative Attorney
Dee Ann Randall, Administrative Secretary
Guest: Representative Bill Sali
Minutes
Moved by Jean Kuty, seconded by John Downey and
carried the minutes of the April 12, 2002
board meeting be approved.
Rayola
Jacobsen
Ms. Jacobsen discussed parliamentary procedures
with the Board and complimented them on how they conduct their meetings.
Ms. Jacobsen also discussed cost effective
measures the Bureau is implementing, such as going paperless, agendas and
minutes being provided by overhead screen, posting the agendas and minutes on
the website and the draft minutes being sent to board members via email.
The Open Meeting Law was also reviewed regarding the new requirements for conference call meetings. The Board may consider having conference call meetings instead of onsite meetings, as long as one board member is in the bureau office during the call and the meeting is properly noticed.
Moved by Rand Peebles, seconded by Jean Kuty and
carried that the Board supports and approves the draft Bureau law change
regarding changing the annual renewal date to the birth date of the licensee.
Financial
Report
Budd Hetrick presented the Financial Report for
the Board’s review and discussion. The cash balance as of the end of FY2002
was $48,849.
Mr. Hetrick presented the Complaint Report for
Fiscal Year 2003 for the Board’s review and discussion.
Mr. Hetrick presented the fiscal year 2003
contract between the Board and Bureau for review.
Moved by Rand Peebles, seconded by John Downey and carried that the Board
approve and accept the contract and authorize the Chair to sign the contract.
Reinstatement Fee
John Alderman ACU-38 met with the Board to
discuss the $250.00 reinstatement fee required for reinstatement of his license.
The Board advised Mr. Alderman that payment of the renewal fee along with
the reinstatement fee is required in order to renew his acupuncture license.
Letter from Robert Rutz, DC regarding the $250.00
reinstatement fee for renewal of his acupuncture certificate number ACC-97 was
reviewed. A review noted the
renewal was submitted as required and that the reinstatement fee is not
required.
Letter from Parto Payami, DC regarding the $250.00 reinstatement fee for renewal of her acupuncture certificate number ACC-98 was reviewed. After consulting with legal counsel, the Board determined that Dr. Payami is required to pay the reinstatement fee in order to renew her acupuncture certificate.
Dee
Ann reported that letters had been sent to all holders of cancelled licenses.
A total of 15 letters were sent, resulting in one license renewal.
Technician Guidelines
The Board reviewed the draft letter prepared by
Rand Peebles regarding technician guidelines. Moved by John Downey, seconded by
Jean Kuty and carried that the Board approves the technician guidelines letter
and request the Bureau send this out as a part of the application packet.
The Board also requests that Mr. Hetrick place this letter on the Board
web page.
Rosemary Yocum Letter
The Board reviewed the letter submitted from
Rosemary Yocum and noted her comments in opposition to Asian Bodywork Therapists
receiving licensure under the Acupuncture Act.
To date the Board has not received any draft of proposed legislation
regarding this matter, therefore, it is premature for them to act on the issue
at this time.
Proposed Law and Rule Changes
The Board reviewed the draft of proposed law and
rule changes with Representative Sali and expressed their appreciation for his
meeting with them to discuss the proposals.
Moved by Rand Peebles, seconded by Jean Kuty and
carried that additional wording be added to Rule 301.02 regarding when a license
is cancelled, the licensee must meet the continuing education requirement for
each year the license is cancelled. The Board authorizes the Bureau to proceed
under the Administrative Procedure Act for adoption of the rule changes.
Moved by Rand Peebles, seconded by Jean Kuty and
carried that the Board approves the proposed law changes and authorizes the
Bureau to proceed with the legislative procedure for adoption.
The Board
discussed the possible development and use of a Consumer Education pamphlet,
similar to ones used in other states, as a worthy future goal of the Board.
There was unanimous interest in pursuing this idea.
Executive Session
Moved by Jean Kuty, seconded by Rand Peebles and
carried that the Board go into executive session at 3:25 p.m. to review
applications.
Moved by Jean Kuty, seconded by Rand Peebles and
carried the Board comes out of executive session at 4:00 p.m.
FAOMRA Meeting
The
Board discussed the cost and benefits of past and future involvement in the
FAOMRA. Moved by John
Downey, seconded by Rand Peebles and carried that Tess Hahn and Jean Kuty attend
the FAOMRA meeting in November and their expensed be reimbursed.
The
Board discussed potential applications from veterinarians and the possible need
to refine the wording of the laws and rules.
Certificates
Mr. Hetrick presented the Board wall certificates
for Emi Miller and Maggie Blair, past board members and recommended they be sent
to them in recognition of their service on the board. The Board was in agreement and asked Mr. Hetrick to send the
certificates to them.
The Board approved three (3) applications for
licensure and deferred on certification..
Upon approval of the Board, the following
licenses were issued:
Holly Carling ACU-141
Jerry Campbell ACU-145
Betsy Wiss ACU-146
Moved by Rand Peebles, seconded by Jean Kuty and
carried the meeting adjourn at 4:30 p.m.
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