TexasState Board of Social Worker Examiners

Ethics Committee

Thursday, September 4, 2008 at 1:30 a.m.

HobbyBuilding, Tower II

333 Guadalupe, Room 225

Austin TX 78756-3183

Minutes

Board Members Present:

Tim Brown, Professional Member

Dorinda Noble, Professional Member

Matt Shaheen, Public Member

Kimberly Hernandez, Professional Member

Staff Present:

Charles Horton

Dan Meador

Georgia Norman

Champ Kerr

Steve Slough

Damon Parker

Guests Present:

Diane Wisenbaker-Williams

Courtney Newton

Tomi Dominguez

Daniel Dominguez

Carol Miller

Agenda Item 1 was to call the meeting to order at 1:35 pm by Mr. Brown, chair.

Agenda Item 2 was to approve the June 2008 minutes. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to approve the minutes. The motion was seconded and passed.

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

Complaint # 1072080054 (DW) was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Shaheen to close this complaint as no violation. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072080040 (TD) was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to close this complaint with a letter of advisement regarding responding to the board. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072080036 (AR) was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to close this complaint with a letter of warning. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072080046 (KM) was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to close this complaint as non-jurisdictional. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072080047 (ED) was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to close this complaint as no violation. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072080053 (ST) was discussed. A motion was made by Ms. Hernandez to close this complaint as no violation. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072080068 (LS) was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to propose revocation. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072080080 (WA) was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Shaheen to close this complaint as unsubstantiated. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072080091 (HC) was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to close this complaint with advisement regarding professional representation. 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.

Agenda Item 5was to set the next committee meeting date(s). The next meeting date will be December 4, 2008.

Agenda Item 6 was public comment. There was no public comment.

Agenda Item 7 was to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 3:15 pm.

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Tim Brown, Chairman

TSBSWE

August 1, 2008,

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