Idaho State Board of Denturitry
Bureau of Occupational Licenses
1109 Main Street, Suite 220
Boise, Idaho 83702-5642
(208) 334-3233

Minutes of April 4, 2003

ROLL CALL:              Frank Harris, Chairman

                                 Carla Wolfrum

                                 Sylvia Boyle

                                 Rebecca Westerberg

                                 Roger Perotto

ALSO PRESENT:        Budd A. Hetrick, Deputy Bureau Chief

                                 Roger Hales, Administrative Attorney

                                 Cherie Simpson, Administrative Asst.

Meeting called to order at 9:10 a.m. by Mr. Harris, Chairman. 

Moved by Ms. Wolfrum to approve the minutes of November 1, 2002 as submitted.  Seconded by Ms. Boyle, carried. 

Mr. Hetrick gave a report on the legislation.  He stated that the legislation for the Bureau is complete.  He further reported that legislation changing the license expiration dates to the licensee’s date of birth was passed and signed by the Governor.  Discussion was held on the procedures implemented to effect this change and the continuing education cycle for the renewals.  Discussion was held on the continuing education and what the Board would like done for documentation and review of continuing education credits.  The Board determined that they would continue to require each licensee to submit documentation of all continuing education for the board’s review. 

Mr. Hetrick presented the financial report.  He stated that the Board is showing a steady decline in their balance with each fiscal year.  He suggested that the Board begin considering various steps to keep the balance from going into the red.  The changes in renewal dates will spread receipts over the entire year and, combined with the cost saving measures the Bureau has implemented, may help stop or slow the balance decline in the next fiscal year.  

Mr. Hetrick presented the investigative report.  Moved by Ms. Westerberg that the Board go into executive session to review matters of litigation.  Seconded by Ms. Wolfrum, carried.  Moved by Mr. Perotto that Board come out of executive session.  Seconded by Ms. Boyle, carried. 

Moved by Ms. Westerberg that the Board accept the recommendation regarding complaint DEN-L3C-04-01-002 with a letter to be sent to the respondent with Roger’s assistance regarding the Boards intent.  Seconded by Ms. Boyle, carried. 

Moved by Ms. Wolfrum that the Board accept the recommendation regarding complaint DEN-B4A-02B-03-2.  Seconded by Ms. Westerberg, carried. 

Mr. Hales addressed the Board regarding correspondence that he had sent a licensee regarding continuing education.  Copies of the correspondence were distributed to the Board.  Moved by Ms. Wolfrum that the continuing education be accepted, but that Mr. Hales write to the licensee addressing the courses on equipment use.  In the future all courses will be scrutinized and it is suggested that these courses not be utilized for continuing education.  Seconded by Ms. Westerberg, carried. 

Gary George appeared before the Board regarding his application for licensure.  The Board reviewed the application.  Moved by Ms. Boyle that a letter be sent to Mr. George informing him of the education requirements outlined in Idaho Code 54-3310 b and that he must meet the qualifications as required.  Seconded by Ms. Wolfrum, carried. 

Applications for examination were reviewed.  Notifications will be sent to those approved. 

Moved by Ms. Westerberg that the meeting adjourn at 11:25 a.m.  Seconded by Ms. Wolfrum, carried.

Last Modified - January 04, 2007