CENTRAL OFFICE EASTERN DIVISION
901 N. Stonewall 1115 West 17th St.
Oklahoma City, OK 73117 Tulsa, OK 74107
Tel: (405) 239-7141 Tel: (918) 582-0985
Fax: (405) 239-2430 Fax: (918) 585-1549
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF MEDICAL EXAMINER
BOARD OF MEDICOLEGAL INVESTIGATIONS
Board of Medicolegal Investigations
Special Meeting
Board Meeting Agenda Special MeetingBoard Meeting Agenda
Board Meeting Minutes Special MeetingBoard Meeting Agenda
Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 2:00 p.m.
Location - Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
901 N. Stonewall, Oklahoma City, OK 73117, Phone 405-239-7141
and 1115 W. 17th, Tulsa, OK 74107, Phone 918-582-0985
Via Video Conference
In conformity with the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act, advance notice of this meeting was transmitted to
the Oklahoma Secretary of State on Wednesday, May 8, 2012 at 9:37 AM and public notice of this meeting, together with the agenda, was posted in prominent public view on the front door of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, 901 N. Stonewall, Oklahoma City, OK and on the front door of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner Eastern Division, 1115 W. 17th, Tulsa .on April 11, 2012 at 11:57AM.
The Board may discuss and take action on any item listed on the Agenda.
Members Present in Oklahoma City: Mr. Chris Ferguson, Dr. Barbara Bane, Mr. Rocky McElvany, Dr. Eric Pfeifer.
Members Present in Tulsa via Videoconference: Dr. Karlis Sloka & Mr. Thomas Mortensen
Others Present: Amy Elliott (OCME), Annette Riley (OCME), Timothy Dwyer (OCME), Geoff Long (OAG), Ms. Susan Werner OAG), Mr. Bruce Walker (DPS)
Mr. Ferguson called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m., roll was called and a quorum was established.
Mr. McElvany motioned to adopt the minutes from the April 12, 2012 Board meeting correcting Dr. Bane’s title to Clinical Associate Professor of Pathology at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. Dr. Bane seconded the motion. Roll was called, all were in favor.
Mr. McElvany motioned to adopt the minutes from the April 30, 2012 Board meeting as written. Dr. Bane seconded the motion. Roll was called, Mr. Mortensen abstained and all others were in favor.
Dr. Pfeifer announced personnel changes in Tulsa of Ashley Hancock promotion to Division Supervisor and Brenda Kelley as the Eastern Division Investigative Supervisor. Ms. Kelley has also obtained her ABMDI certification. Timothy Dwyer has been appointed to the national advisory board for the ABMDI.
Bd of Medicolegal Investigators
Special Meeting Minutes
May 10, 2012
Page 2
Dr. Pfeifer thanked Ms. Elliott for organizing the agency beautification day and employee appreciation day. Mr. Ferguson and Mr. McElvany commented that the agency grounds look very nice and this made a huge difference in the appearance. Dr. Pfeifer added the employees that participated volunteered their time as well as landscaping materials.
Financial data update was provided, the appropriations remain the same with a modest increase in receipts We had major expenses this month by purchasing morgue tables for Tulsa, x-ray equipment and a condenser unit for the roof.
Legislative update, in December, the Governor placed in the Executive budget placed a one time supplemental of 1M and 2M in reoccurring annual appropriations. Dr. Pfeifer thinks the 1M is firm and was signed by the Governor, but is unsure of the 2M. We should know about the final budget by the end of session. Mr. Ferguson commented that the conversation on the new building has stalled at the capitol. Mr. McElvany asked if there is an alternative plan in place. Dr. Pfeifer added at the suggestion of Mr. McElvany, he contacted Central Service, currently there are no state owned buildings that would meet the requirements of the agency.
Mr. McElvany motioned to enter into executive session for the purpose of discussion on agenda items VI, VII and VIII. Dr. Bane seconded the motion, roll was called and all were in favor. The videoconference was disconnected at this time.
Mr. McElvany motioned to exit out of executive session. Dr. Bane seconded, roll was called and all were in favor.
Mr. McElvany advised no action to be taken on item VI.
Mr. McElvany motioned item VII following motion approve the OAG pursue mediation with Mr. Deaton within the terms discussed within executive session. Dr. Bane seconded the motion, roll was called and all were in favor.
Mr. McElvany advised no action to be taken on item VIII.
Mr. Ferguson then adjourned the meeting.