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DIVISION OF PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
MEMBERS PRESENT
William J. Doherty II, Professional Member, President, Presiding
Robert C. Hutchinson, Jr., Professional Member, Secretary
Rose Pritchett, Public Member
Thomas R. Trader, Professional Member
Austin L. Grice, Jr., Public Member
Bennie Smith, Professional Member
DIVISION STAFF/DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL
Abby Adams, Deputy Attorney General
Monique K. Hampton, Administrative Specialist II
Sandra Wagner, Administrative Specialist II
MEMBERS ABSENT
Lyle Dabson, Public Member
ALSO PRESENT
Cheryl Anthony, Court Reporter, Wilcox & Fetzer
Tom Melvin
Call to Order
Mr. Doherty called the meeting to order at 10:05 a.m.
Board of Funeral Services
Minutes – October 25, 2006
Page 2
Review and Approval of Minutes
The Board reviewed the September 27, 2006 meeting minutes. Mr. Hutchison made a motion, seconded by Mr. Grice to approve the September 27, 2006 meeting minutes as amended. The motion was unanimously carried.
Continuing Education Committee Report
Mr. Melvin advised that the meeting was canceled. No action was taken.
Unfinished Business
10:15 a.m. Public Hearing: Proposed Revision to Rules and Regulations
Mr. Doherty called the Public Hearing to order at 10:14 a.m.The Board in accordance with 24 Del. C. §3105(a)(1) proposed changes to Regulation 9.0 to address licensee’s access to online renewal of licenses and online attestation of completion of continuing education courses, and set forth procedures for audit and verification of completed continuing education. In addition, the proposed changes revise the rules to give the Board the ability to determine the appropriate action with respect to licensees who fail to comply with the continuing education requirements as of the time of renewal. Finally, the proposed changes eliminate the Continuing Education Committee of the Board and clarify that the Board will not review requests for approval of continuing education credits from programs that are automatically approved by the Board.
Notice of the Public Hearing was published in two Delaware newspapers. Notice of the Public Hearing was published in the Delaware Register of Regulations. Verbatim testimony was recorded by the court reporter. No written comments were received.
Mr. Melvin recommended that we say that the AFSP are what will be automatically approved. Ms. Adams stated that this is stated in the proposed changes.
The Board went into deliberations at 10:18 a.m. Ms. Pritchett arrived at 10:21 a.m.
The Board went back on the record at 10:24 a.m. Ms. Pritchett introduced herself. Mr. Hutchison made a motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Trader to approve the proposed revisions to the Rules & Regulations.The motion was unanimously carried. Ms. Adams advised that she will have the final order prepared for signatures at the next meeting. The hearing was closed at 10:27 a.m.
Board of Funeral Services
Minutes – October 25, 2006
Page 3
Discussion on Proposed Revisions to Statute
Ms. Adams suggested that the disqualification of public security be eliminated from the statute. She submitted a draft of the proposed changes to the Board for review. This was tabled until the next meeting.
New Business
Discussion of Post Audit for 2006 Renewal
Ms. Hampton gave a report that the audit letters have been sent out. There will be 17 licensees included in the audit.
Review of Renewal Application for Thomas J. Givnish
Mr. .Hutchison made a motion, seconded by Mr. Trader to approve the renewal application for Mr. Givnish. The motion was unanimously carried.
Discussion on The International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards, Inc. – April Convention
Ms. Hampton advised that the ICFSE requested that a member of the Board attend. Mr. Doherty will give the Board members a chance to volunteer to attend. If not, it will be open to the administrative staff. Mr. Doherty requested that this item be put on the agenda for the next Board meeting.
Other Business before the Board (for discussion only)
There was no other business before the Board.
Public Comment
There was no public comment
Next Meeting
The next meeting is scheduled forNovember 29, 2006.
Adjournment
Mr. Trader made a motion, seconded by Mr. Hutchison to adjourn the meeting. The motion was unanimously carried. The meeting was adjourned at 10:52 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Monique K. Hampton
Administrative Specialist II