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Minutes of February 14, 2006 Public Board Meeting

Members Present:

Robert Barnes, Chair
Jennifer Minkowitz, Vice Chair
Ernest Marriner
Bethel Shields
Normand Lambert
John Dunn

Others Present:

Penny Vaillancourt, Board Administrator
Jack Richards, AAG
Diane Bradstreet, Board Clerk

Members Absent:

Hervey Clay, Complaint Officer
Paul Fredette

CALL TO ORDER
Robert Barnes, Chair, called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
OLD BUSINESS
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  In a motion by Normand Lambert, seconded by Paul Fredette, the minutes from the December 13, 2005 meeting were unanimously approved as written.
NEW BUSINESS
1. APPLICATION REVIEW – ETHAN L. ANNIS
  In a motion by Normand Lambert, seconded by Bethel Shields, the board voted unanimously to approve the application of Ethan L. Annis as a Practitioner Trainee.
2. APPROVAL OF DECISION AND ORDER ON COMPLAINT #FUN-274
  
  The board reviewed the Decision and Order prepared as a result of a hearing held January 10, 2006 on Complaint #FUN-274.
  
  In a motion by Normand Lambert, seconded by John Dunn, the board voted to approve the Decision and Order as amended.
  Vote: 4 In Favor, 2 Abstained (Jennifer Minkowitz and Ernest Marriner)
3. REQUEST TO TERMINATE PROBATION – H. LEE LAMSON, JR.
  
  The board received a request to terminate the licensure probation of H. Lee Lamson, Jr. Mr. Lamson’s license was placed on probation for a six month period, effective July 18, 2005, as a result of an adjudicatory hearing held on June 14, 2005.
  In a motion by Normand Lambert, seconded by John Dunn, the board voted unanimously to end Mr. Lamson’s probationary period as he has met the terms of his Decision and Order.
4. APPROVAL OF JANUARY CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS
  
  In a motion by Normand Lambert, seconded by Bethel Shields, the Board voted unanimously to approve the list of continuing education programs as reviewed by the Continuing Education Committee at the January 10, 2006 meeting.
5. CORRESPONDENCE
  
  Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science – The board reviewed and discussed the January 11, 2006 email from Deborah Prise of the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science requesting a formal response from the board regarding the educational requirements for funeral director/embalmer licensure in the State of Maine.
  
  A response will be sent to Ms. Prise informing her that this board relies on the American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE) to determine whether or not a school’s curriculum satisfies the mortuary science degree program qualifications. Therefore, she will be advised to check with ABFSE to ensure that Pittsburgh’s one year program meets the accreditation standards.
  
  Plummer Funeral Home – Reviewed and discussed was the February 10, 2006 correspondence from J. Patrick Murphy of Plummer Funeral Home requesting the board to review the fees allowed to be charged by funeral homes when a mortuary trust is transferred to another funeral home, or the revocation of a revocable agreement.
  
  A response will be sent to Mr. Murphy informing him that his request will be forwarded to the rules committee for their review and consideration as they examine the board’s rules.
6. DISCUSSION REGARDING RESULTS OF BOARD SURVEY
  
  During the 122nd First Regular Legislative Session, Governor Baldacci signed, Resolve 106 entitled “Resolve, To Direct the State Board of Funeral Service to consider the need to amend its rules with regard to Licensed Funeral Establishments.” This law required the board to examine current requirements of licensed funeral establishments regarding public disclosure of fees, as well as public disclosure of goods and services offered. In an effort to comply with this requirement, the board sent a survey to all licensed funeral establishments and practitioners. The results of this survey were distributed to the board for its review and discussion.
7. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
  
  Normand Lambert made a motion to re-elect Robert Barnes as Chair, this motion was seconded by John Dunn.
  
  Normand Lambert motioned that nominations cease – vote was unanimous.
  
  The motion for the re-election of Robert Barnes as Chair was unanimously approved.
  
  John Dunn made a motion to re-elect Jennifer Minkowitz as Vice Chair, this motion was seconded by Bethel Shields.
  
  Normand Lambert motioned that nominations cease – vote was unanimous.
  
  The motion for the re-election of Jennifer Minkowitz as Vice Chair unanimously approved.
  
  In a motion by Ernest Marriner, seconded by John Dunn, the board voted unanimously to not fill the Secretary’s position.
  In a motion by Robert Barnes, seconded by John Dunn, the board voted unanimously to re-elect Hervey Clay as Complaint Officer.
8. ICFSEB PRESENTATION - ROBERT BARNES
  
  Mr. Barnes gave a brief and informative overview of the purpose and mission of the International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Board, Inc. (ICFSEB).
9. ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT – PENNY VAILLANCOURT
Penny Vaillancourt informed the board that the direct hire advertisement for the funeral inspector position did not result in any applications. Continued efforts to recruit for this position are being discussed with the department.
ADJOURN

There being no further business, in a motion by Normand Lambert, seconded by Jennifer Minkowitz, the meeting was adjourned at 11:00 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Diane J. Bradstreet
Board Clerk

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