Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners
Ethics Committee Meeting
Saturday, November 5, 2016, at 9:00 AM.
Exchange Building
8407 Wall St., Room N-102
Austin, TX 78754
MINUTES
Board Members Present:
Mark Talbot, Public Member
Timothy Martel Brown, Professional Member
Missy Nivens, Professional Member
Denise Pratt, Public Member
Staff Present:
Alice Bradford
Molly Fudell
Scott Merchant
Georgia Norman
Guests Present:
Dianne Pipkin
Georgeann Mitchell
JoAnne Dent
Amanda Ellis
Neil Dent
K. Dent
Kimberly French
Lori Sikes
Karen Abbott
Kenda Dalrymple
Cynthia Arteaga
Marissa Engel
Cathy McGinnis
Beth Bramble
Katie Kelley
Janis Johnson
Marilynn Reavis
Irene Cheff
Angela Nance
Vickie Judkins-Mickolas
Patricia Honea-Boles
Blake Davis
Catherine Lee
Mallory Andrews
Rosa Taylor
Mary Mattis
Agenda Item 1 was to callthe meeting to order at 9:06 am by Mr. Talbot, chair.
Agenda Item 2 was to approve the minutes from the September 8, 2016 Ethics Committee meeting. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to approve the minutes. The motion was seconded and passed.
Agenda Item 3 was the discussion on the following pending general complaints:
Complaint # 1072-13-0024 was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to propose revocation. The motion was seconded and passed.
Complaint # 1072-13-0044was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to close this complaint as no violation. The motion was seconded and passed.
Complaint # 1072-13-0053was discussed. A motion was made by. The motion was seconded and passed.
Complaint # 1072-13-0096was discussed. Mr. Talbot was recused. A motion was made by Ms. Nivens to close this complaint as no violation. The motion was seconded and passed.
Complaint # 1072-13-0112was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to close this complaint as no violation. The motion was seconded and passed.
Complaint # 1072-13-0116was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to close this complaint as no violation. The motion was seconded and passed.
Complaint # 1072-13-0130was discussed. A motion was made by Ms. Nivens to close this complaint as no violation. The motion was seconded and passed.
Complaint # 1072-13-0131was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to close this complaint with a letter of advisement. The motion was seconded and passed.
Complaint # 1072-13-0134was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to close this complaint with a letter of advisement. The motion was seconded and passed.
Complaint # 1072-14-0002was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to close this complaint as no violation. The motion was seconded and passed.
Complaint # 1072-14-0005was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to close this complaint as no violation. The motion was seconded and passed.
Complaint # 1072-14-0008was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Talbot to close this complaint as no violation. The motion was seconded and passed.
Complaint # 1072-14-0014was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Talbot to close this complaint as no violation. The motion was seconded and passed.
Complaint # 1072-14-0015was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to close this complaint as no violation. The motion was seconded and passed.
Complaint # 1072-14-0016was discussed. A motion was made by Ms. Nivens to close this complaint as no violation. The motion was seconded and passed.
Complaint # 1072-14-0018was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Talbot to close this complaint with conditional letter of agreement. The motion was seconded and passed.
Complaint # 1072-14-0019was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Talbot to close this complaint as no violation. The motion was seconded and passed.
Complaint # 1072-14-0020was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to close this complaint with a conditional letter of agreement. The motion was seconded and passed.
Complaint # 1072-14-0021was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to close this complaint with a conditional letter of agreement. The motion was seconded and passed.
Complaint # 1072-14-0024was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to propose a 2-year probated suspension. The motion was seconded and passed.
Complaint # 1072-14-0025was discussed. A motion was made by Ms. Nivens to close this complaint as non-jurisdictional. The motion was seconded and passed.
Complaint # 1072-14-0026was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to close this complaint as no violation. The motion was seconded and passed.
Complaint # 1072-14-0027was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to close this complaint as no violation. The motion was seconded and passed.
Complaint # 1072-14-0028was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Talbot to close this complaint as no violation. The motion was seconded and passed.
Complaint # 1072-14-0033was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to close this complaint with a letter of advisement. The motion was seconded and passed.
Complaint # 1072-14-0034was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to close this complaint as unsubstantiated. The motion was seconded and passed.
Complaint # 1072-14-0036was discussed. A motion was made by Ms. Nivens to close this complaint with a conditional letter of agreement. The motion was seconded and passed.
Complaint # 1072-14-0039was discussed. A motion was made to close this complaint as non-jurisdictional. The motion was seconded and passed.
Agenda Item 4 was the discussion regarding the attorney’s report on the following cases where disciplinary actions have been recommended, Informal Conferences have been held, or State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH hearings) have been requested:
1072-09-0111
1072-09-0151 & 1072-11-0072
1072-10-0133
1072-15-0051
No action taken.
Agenda Item 5 was items for consideration for future committee meeting agendas.
Agenda Item 6 was public comment. One person addressed the committee.
Agenda Item 7 was to set the next committee meeting date(s). The next meeting date will be February 4, 2017.
Agenda Item 8 was to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 3:55 pm.