Real Estate Commission - Board Meeting Information
Maine Real Estate Commission
Minutes of April 16, 2009 Board Meeting
MEMBERS PRESENT
David Kitchen, Chairperson
Sharon Millett
Earl Black
Jeffrey Mitchell
Winfred Stevens
STAFF PRESENT
Carol J. Leighton, Director
Susan A. Greenlaw, Board Clerk
Karen L. Bivins, Deputy Directory, Examiner II
Judy S. Phillips, Examiner I
Robert Perkins, AAG, Board Attorney
OTHERS PRESENT
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Sharon Millett, Vice-Chairperson.AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
A motion was made by Winfred Stevens and seconded by Jeffrey Mitchell to add the following to the agenda. Unanimous.
I. Proposed Consent Agreements
A. 2008-REC-5016
B. 2008-REC-5094
C. 2009-REC-5397
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A motion was made to approve the minutes of the March 26, 2009 meeting as amended by Earl Black and seconded by Jeffrey Mitchell. Unanimous.
NEW BUSINESS
Proposed Rules Chapters 400 and 410 – Review of Comments
Members reviewed comments and discussed staff recommendations for changes. Discussion will continue at the next meeting.
Adjudicatory Hearings
The Chair opened the hearing in the matter of Director v. Louise E. Merrill. The Director was present and represented by Assistant Attorney General Robert Perkins. Merrill was not present nor represented by counsel. Public deliberations were conducted at the close of the hearing.
A motion was made by David Kitchen and seconded by Winfred Stevens to find Merrill in violation of 10 M.R.S.A. 8003(5-A)(A)(4) and (5), 32 M.R.S.A. 13197(1) and (3), and Chapter 370 Section 10(A) of the Commission Rules. Unanimous.
A motion was made by Winfred Stevens and seconded by Earl Black to order the immediate revocation of Merrill’s license. Unanimous.
Decisions
Earl Black recused and left the room. A motion was made by David Kitchen and seconded by Winfred Stevens to approve the Decision in the matter of Director v. Dwayne M. Ames. Unanimous.
Proposed Consent Agreements
A motion was made by Jeffrey Mitchell and seconded by Winfred Stevens to accept the Proposed Consent Agreements in case numbers 2006-REC-2943 (amended), 2008-REC-5016, 2008-REC-5094, 2009-REC-5397. Unanimous.
Proposed Dismissals
A motion was made by Earl Black and seconded by Winfred Stevens to accept the Proposed Dismissals in case numbers 2006-REC-3121, 2006-REC-3216, 2007-REC-4164, 2008-REC-5113, 2008-REC-5128. Unanimous.
Director’s Report
Legislative Update:
Carol updated members on the status of L.D. 630.
Statutory adjournment date has been scheduled for June 17, 2009.
Next Meeting Scheduled for May 21, 2009ADJOURN
Being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 11:20 a.m.
