TexasState Board of Social Worker Examiners

Ethics Committee

Friday, December 05, 2008 at 9:00 a.m.

HobbyBuilding

333 Guadalupe, Room 100

Austin TX 78756-3183

Minutes

Board Members Present:

Tim Brown, Professional Member

Dorinda Noble, Professional Member

Mark Talbot, Public Member

Kimberly Hernandez, Professional Member

Staff Present:

Charles Horton

Dan Meador

Georgia Norman

Champ Kerr

Steve Slough

Damon Parker

Gerard Bonner

Guests Present:

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Deborah Hiser

Christine Wagner

Coby Thornton

Bernadette Kane

Kathy Rider

Carol Miller

Iris Ramos

Cathy Gttuso

Gloria DeLaGarza

Paul Hoisington

Catherine Forsman

Barry Talbot

Sarah Richardson

Kate McCalley

Angela Williams

Chris Johnson

Linda Fisher

Tammie Williams

Rene Rigney

Tasha Parnell

Wilma Adair

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Agenda Item 1 was to call the meeting to order at 9:50 am by Mr. Brown, chair.

Agenda Item 2 was to approve the September 2008 minutes. A motion was made by Mr. Talbot to approve the minutes as amended. The motion was seconded and passed.

Agenda Item 3 was the discussion regarding the following pending complaints:

Complaint #1072080103 (Christine Wagner) was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to close this complaint as no violation. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072080030 (CG) was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to close this complaint as no violation. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072080031 (CG) was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to close this complaint as no violation. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072080032 (IR) was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to close this complaint as no violation. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072080096 (GD) was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Talbot to close this complaint as unsubstantiated. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072080081 (TP) was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to close this complaint with a cease and desist order for misrepresentation. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072080102 (PH) was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Talbot to close this complaint as no violation. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072080006 (LF) was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Talbot to stand with the original decision. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072090001 (CM) and 1072090002 (CM) was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Talbot to table these complaints for further investigation. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072080101 (CM) was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to close this complaint with a letter of advisement about licensure. The motion was seconded and discussed. The motion passed.

Complaint # 1072080087 (AW) was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Talbot to close this complaint as non-jurisdictional. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072080071 (CJ) was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to propose a letter of advisement, if licensure is renewed, must provide documentation of completion of probation. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072040101 (MS) was tabled and not discussed.

Complaint # 1072080021 (CW) was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to propose revocation. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072080023 (HM) was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to issue a cease and desist and civil penalties. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072080045 (LF) was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Talbot to close this complaint with a letter of advisement regarding representation. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072080057 (VGH) was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Talbot to close this complaint as no violation. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072080061 (DR) was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to close this complaint as no violation. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072080064 (AY) was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to close this complaint as no violation. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072080065 (TM) was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to close this complaint as no violation. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072080066 (SL) was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to close this complaint as no violation. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 10720800067 (SY) was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to close this complaint as no violation. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072080070 (PR) was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Talbot to close this complaint no violation. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072080077 (LK) was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to close this complaint as no violation. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072080078 (JH) was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Talbot to propose a letter of advisement upon completion of 3 hours of continuing education. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072080082 (LW) was discussed. A motion was made by Ms. Hernandez to close this complaint as no violation. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072080084 (MK) was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to close this complaint as no violation. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072080088 (CV) and # 1072080089 (CV) was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to close these complaints as no violation. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072080092 (DB) was discussed. A motion was made by Ms. Hernandez to close this complaint as no violation. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072080093 (LM) was tabled and not discussed.

Complaint # 1072080094 (CV) was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to propose a 1-year probated suspension. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072080097 (DM) was discussed. A motion was made by Ms. Hernandez to close this complaint as no violation. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072080108 (EB) was discussed. A motion was made by Ms. Hernandez to close this complaint as no violation. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072090007 (AT) was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to table for further investigation. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072090011 (KW) was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Talbot to close this complaint as no violation. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072090012 (TW) was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Talbot to close this complaint as no violation. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072090015 (EJ) was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to close this complaint as unsubstantiated. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072090016 (PB) was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to close this complaint as unsubstantiated. The motion was seconded and passed.

Agenda Item 4 was the discussion regarding cases where disciplinary actions have been recommended, informal settlement conferences have been held or SOAH hearings have been requested. No action taken.

Agenda Item 5was to set the next committee meeting date(s). The next meeting date will be March 6, 2009.

Agenda Item 6 was public comment. Ms. Miller addressed the board.

Agenda Item 7 was to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 4:15 pm.

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Tim Brown, Chairman

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