New Mexico Board of Chiropractic Examiners
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
Thursday, March 20, 2014
Albuquerque, NM
MEETING MINUTES-DRAFT
1. CALL TO ORDER
At 10:14 a.m. the Board Chair Dr. Lyman Atchley, DC, called the New Mexico Board of Chiropractic Examiners March 20, 2014, meeting to order.
2. ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Lyman Atchley, DC
Cathy Riekeman, DC
Forrest Goforth, DC
Guruchander Khalsa, DC
Kathleen Carter, Public Member
James Easom, Public Member
MEMBERS ABSENT:
OTHERS PRESENT: Abby Lewis, Assistant Attorney General
STAFF PRESENT: Cynthia Salazar, Board Administrator
Vadra Baca, Deputy Director
Tony Webb, Financial Specialist
Amanda Lewis, Acting Compliance Liaison
Roll Call was taken by Cynthia Salazar and a quorum was determined present.
Introduction of new board administrator:
Ms. Cynthia Salazar
Dr. Lyman mentioned that Dr. Riekeman has been appointed to attend the 88th annual of Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards in South Myrtle Beach, South Carolina from April 30, 2014 thru May 4, 2014.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Ms. Kathleen Carter made a MOTION to approve the agenda as written. Dr. Cathy Riekeman, DC SECONDED the motion which was PASSED by UNANIMOUS APPROVAL.
4. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
October 15, 2013 Regular Board Meeting
Dr. Cathy Reikeman, DC made a MOTION to approve the minutes of the October 15, 2013 regular meeting as written. Ms. Kathleen Carter SECONDED the motion which was PASSED by UNANIMOUS APPROVAL.
5. REPORTS
A. Chair’s Report – Dr. Lyman Atchley, DC
Written Report Attached (Attachment A)
B. Administrator’s Report – Ms. Cynthia Salazar
Ms. Salazar introduced herself to the board and gave a brief report regarding her background within the Regulation & Licensing Dept., and to insure the board will be ran as adequately as possible.
C. Acting Compliance Liaison Report – Ms. Amanda Lewis
Ms. Lewis provided a brief report to indicate that she is temporarily the acting compliance liaison and at the next meeting the board will have a permanent compliance liaison. Ms. Lewis also provided a brief description about the complaints that will be discussed in executive session.
D. Ad Hoc Committees
No reports given
6. OLD BUSINESS
A. Confirm Future Meeting Dates and Locations
Chiropractic Special Board Meeting – April 17, 2014 – Albuquerque
Chiropractic Regular Board Meeting – July 17, 2014 – Albuquerque.
B. Discussion Regarding House Bill (HB)180
Ms. Kathleen Carter made a MOTION to have the rules committee meet and clean up rules and to adopt the Military HB 180 rule at the next regular board meeting. Dr. Guruchander Khalsa SECONDED the motion. Motion PASSED by UNANIMOUS APPROVAL.
C. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding 2011 Formulary
Ms. Kathleen Carter made a MOTION for Dr. Atchley to form a committee to discuss for the 2011 formulary. Mr. James Easom SECONDED the motion. Motion PASSED by UNANIMOUS APPROVAL.
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Open Meetings Resolution 2014-2015
Ms. Kathleen Carter made MOTION to accept the Open Meeting Resolution as written. Mr. James Easom SECONDED the motion. Motion PASSED by UNANIMOUS APPROVAL.
B. Ratification and Approval of Chiropractic Licensure:
Dr. Atchley reported to the board from October 1, 2013 thru March 6, 2014 the following licenses were issued: 10 Chiropractor’s
Dr. Guruchander Khalsa, DC made a MOTION to enter the Boards report into record. Ms. Kathleen Carter SECONDED the motion which was PASSED by UNANIMOUS APPROVAL.
C. Discussion Regarding Impairment Fees
Ms. Kathleen Carter made a MOTION to table the discussion of the impairment fees until the April 17, 2014 Board Meeting. Dr. Cathy Riekeman, DC SECONDED the motion which was PASSED by UNANIMOUS APPROVAL.
D. Discussion Regarding Late Fees
Ms. Kathleen Carter made a MOTION to approve the policy statement regarding late fees provided by the board Dr. Wayne Goforth, DC SECONDED the motion which was PASSED by UNANIMOUS APPROVAL.
E. Application Committee(s):
1. Appoint Application Committee Members:
Dr. Forrest Goforth and Dr. Guruchander Khalsa were appointed to the Application Committee
2. Appoint Complaint Committee Members:
Dr. Lyman Atchley and Ms. Kathleen Carter were appointed to the Complaint Committee
F. Discussion and Approval Regarding Telemarketing – Ms. Sheila Burrell
Ms. Kathleen Carter made a MOTION to table the discussion of the telemarketing until the July 17, 2014 Board Meeting. Dr. Cathy Riekeman, DC SECONDED the motion which was PASSED by UNANIMOUS APPROVAL.
G. Public Comment
Dr. Atchley recommended that Dr. Michael Pridham contact the National Chiropractors Association to receive information regarding Opioids addiction.
8. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Chair: I will hear a motion for closure of the meeting to enter into Executive Session.
Dr. Cathy Riekeman, DC made a MOTION to move that the New Mexico Board Chiropractic Examiners close this meeting in order to enter into Executive Session to discuss the items listed in the agenda. Pursuant to Sections 10-15-1.H 1, 3 &7 of the Open Meetings Act authorizing closed sessions for matters related to issuance, suspension, renewal, revocation of a license. Dr. Forrest Goforth, DC SECONDED the motion. Motion PASSED by UNANIMOUS APPROVAL.
Chair: Would the Board Administrator take a roll call vote to enter into Executive Session?
Roll Call Vote:
Lyman Atchley, DC Aye
Cathy Riekeman, DC Aye
Forrest Goforth, DC Aye
Guruchander Khalsa, DC Aye
Kathleen Carter, Public Member Aye
James Easom, Public Member Aye
Chair: The motion is approved by a unanimous approval. Let the record show that at 11:52 a.m. the Board entered into closed session and the recorder has been turned off.
Back in Open Session
Let the record show that the recorder is back on. The New Mexico Board of Chiropractic Examiners is back in open session. The time is 12:23 p.m. Pursuant to 10-15-1 H 1, 3 & 7 of the Open Meetings Act the matters discussed in the closed meeting were limited only to the items listed in the motion.
9. BOARD ACTION ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION
Let the record show that the Complaint Committee Members Dr. Lyman Atchley, DC and Ms. Kathleen Carter abstained from voting on committee recommended cases.
(Items listed on Agenda)
COMPLAINTS:
C-COM 13-06-01
Dr. Kathleen Riekeman, DC made a MOTION to table and refer to the Assistant Attorney General’s office. Dr. Guruchander Khalsa, DC SECONDED the motion. Motion PASSED by UNANIMOUS APPROVAL.
C-Com 13-07-01
Dr. Kathleen Riekeman, DC made a MOTION to table and to refer to the Assistant Attorney General’s office. Dr. Guruchander Khalsa, DC SECONDED the motion. Motion PASSED by UNANIMOUS APPROVAL.
C-COM 13-08-01
Dr. Kathleen Riekeman, DC made a MOTION to take no action. Dr. Forrest Goforth, DC SECONDED the motion. Motion PASSED by UNANIMOUS APPROVAL.
C-COM 13-09-01
Dr. Kathleen Riekeman, DC made a MOTION to take no action. Dr. Forrest Goforth, DC SECONDED the motion. Motion PASSED by UNANIMOUS APPROVAL.
C-COM 13-09-02
Dr. Kathleen Riekeman, DC made a MOTION to take no action. Dr. Forrest Goforth, DC SECONDED the motion. Motion PASSED by UNANIMOUS APPROVAL.
C-COM 14-01-27
Dr. Kathleen Riekeman, DC made a MOTION to take no action and an advisory letter will be sent to the respondent. Dr. Forrest Goforth, DC SECONDED the motion. Motion PASSED by UNANIMOUS APPROVAL.
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business to come before the Chiropractic Board, Dr. Lyman Atchley made a MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 12:29 p.m. Dr. Guruchander Khalsa, DC SECONDED the motion. Motion PASSED by UNANIMOUS APPROVAL.
Submitted by: ______
Cynthia Salazar, Board Administrator Date
Approved by: ______
Dr. Lyman Atchley, DC Date
New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department
BOARDS AND COMMISSION DIVISION
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