Board of Mental Health & Chemical Dependency Professionals
Minutes –02/28/2007
Page 1
CannonBuilding / STATEOFDELAWARE / Telephone: (302) 744-4500861 Silver Lake Blvd., Suite 203 / DEPARTMENTOF STATE / Fax: (302) 739-2711
Dover, Delaware19904-2467 / DIVISION OF PROFESSIONAL REGULATION / Website:
PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES:BOARD OF MENTAL HEALTH AND CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY PROFESSIONALS
MEETING DATE AND TIME:Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at 12:00 p.m.
PLACE:861 Silver Lake Boulevard, Dover, Delaware
Conference Room A, second floor of the CannonBuilding
MINUTES APPROVED:March 28, 2007
MEMBERS PRESENT
Dr. William Northey, LMFT, President
Daniel Cherneski, LMFT, Vice President
Robert Doyle, Public Member, Secretary
Dr. James Walsh, LPCMH
Mary Krieger, LPCMH
Russell Buskirk, LCDP
Maynard Gregory, LCDP
Michael Kriner, LCDP
Carmetah Murray, Public Member
Vera Murrell, Public Member
Division Staff/Deputy Attorney General PRESENT
Chris Spizzirri, Deputy Attorney General
Timothy Oswell, Administrative Specialist II
ALSO PRESENT
None
MEMBERS ABSENT
David Ciamaricone, LPCMH
Dawn Brown, Public Member
CALL TO ORDER
Dr. Northey called the meeting to order at 12:15 p.m.
REVIEW OF MINUTES
The Board reviewed the January 24, 2007 minutes for approval. Ms.Murrell made a motion, seconded by Ms.Murray to approve the minutes as amended. Motion unanimously carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Review of Application for LPCMH Licensure by Certification – Eileen Baker
The Board reviewed documentation Ms. Baker submitted in support of her application. Dr. Walsh made a motion, seconded by Ms. Murray to approve Ms. Baker’s application. Motion unanimously carried.
Formal Denial of Applications that the Board Proposed to Deny
At a prior meeting the Board proposed to deny the applications of Larry Hensley, Jr. and Leah Robinson-Heckles. Notice of the applicant’s right to appeal was sent to the applicants by first class and certified mail. After receiving no written response from the applicants, Dr. Walsh made a motion, seconded by Ms. Murrell to deny the applications. Motion unanimously carried.
Review Draft of Marriage & Family Regulations
Mr. Spizzirri presented the Board with a draft of the Marriage & Family Therapist rules and regulations. After review, Mr. Kriner made a motion, seconded by Mr. Gregory to send the draft back to committee for additional changes. A final draft will be considered at the Board’s next meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
Review of Application for LPCMH Licensure by Certification – Anne Weber
The Board reviewed Ms. Weber’s application for LPCMH licensure by NBCC certification. Dr. Walshmade a motion, seconded by Mr. Kriner topropose to denytheapplication. Motion unanimously carried.
Review of Application for LPCMH Licensure by Certification – Margaret McLaughlin
The Board reviewed Ms. McLaughlin’s application for LPCMH licensure by NBCC certification. Dr. Walsh made a motion, seconded by Mr. Gregory toapprove theapplication. Motion unanimously carried.
Review of Application for LPCMH Licensure by Certification – Edward Feuer
The Board reviewed Mr. Feuer’s application for LPCMH licensure by NBCC certification. Dr. Walsh made a motion, seconded by Ms. Krieger toapprove theapplication. Motion unanimously carried.
Review of Application for LPCMH Licensure by Certification – Shamla McLaurin
The Board reviewed Ms. McLaurin’s application for LPCMH licensure by NBCC certification. Dr. Walsh made a motion, seconded by Mr. Doyle toapprove theapplication. Motion unanimously carried.
Review of Application for LPCMH Licensure by Certification – Kerry Sheldon
The Board reviewed Ms. McLaurin’s application for LPCMH licensure by NBCC certification. Mr. Doyle made a motion, seconded by Dr. Walsh totable theapplication for proof of an additional 225 hours of professional counseling experience. Motion unanimously carried.
Review of Application for LPCMH Licensure by Certification – Pat Bush
The Board reviewed Mr. Feuer’s application for LPCMH licensure by NBCC certification. Dr. Walsh made a motion, seconded by Ms. Murray toapprove theapplication. Motion unanimously carried.
Review of Application for LMFT Licensure by Examination – Ronald Williams
The Board reviewed Mr. Williams’ application for LMFT licensure by AMFTRB examination. Mr. Cherneski made a motion, seconded by Mr. Doyle toapprove theapplication. Motion unanimously carried.
Review of Application for LMFT Licensure by Reciprocity – William Metzdorf
The Board reviewed Mr. Metzdorf application for LMFT licensure by reciprocity. Mr. Cherneski made a motion, seconded by Mr. Kriner toapprove theapplication. Motion unanimously carried.
Correspondence
There was no correspondence for the board to review.
Other Business (for discussion only)
Dr. Northey requested that Board members give consideration to subjects they feel would be appropriate to consider for the strategic planning initiative. Board members should be prepared to submit their suggestions as future agenda items.
Mr. Oswell informed the Board of the upcoming Division of Professional Regulation board retreat.
Public Comment
There was no public comment.
Next Meeting Date
The Board will hold a meeting on March 28, 2007 at 12:00 p.m. in Conference Room A of the Cannon Bldg, 861 Silver Lake Blvd, Dover, Delaware, 19904. All present indicated they would attend.
Adjournment
Ms. Murray made a motion, seconded Mr. Kriner, to adjourn. Motion unanimously carried. There being no further business before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 1:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Timothy E. Oswell
Administrative Specialist II
1