MINUTES

February 16, 2016

1400 West Washington, Basement Conference Room B-1

MEMBERS PRESENT: John Munden, President

James Ahearne, Secretary

Kristina Dyrr, Member

Samuel Bueler, Member

Hank Adair, Member

Reverend William O. Smith, Member

TELECONFERENCE: Kristina Dyrr, Member

MEMBER ABSENT: Monsignor O’Keeffe, Member

STAFF PRESENT: Rudy Thomas, Executive Director

Gary Hendrix, Licensing Administrator

Patricia Keith, Programs & Project Specialist

ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE:

Sarah Asta, Assistant Attorney General

CALL TO ORDER

John Munden called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.

I. CALL TO THE PUBLIC

II. MINUTES

Board member James Ahearne motioned to approve minutes of January 19, 2016. Motion seconded by Board member Samuel Bueler. Motion passed unanimously (6-0).

III. CONTINUING EDUCATION

Board member James Ahearne motioned to approve Continuing Education Committee’s January 26, 2016 recommendations. Motion seconded by Board member Samuel Bueler. Motion passed unanimously (6-0).

IV. LICENSING

By motion and second, and motion carrying, the following actions occurred relative to applications for licensure subject to the conditions noted:

NAME / TYPE OF LICENSE / ACTION / MOTION BY / SECOND BY
*Marley G. Sage / Funeral Director, Embalmer / Approved 6-0 / Ahearne / Bueler
*Amineh J. Hashem / Embalmer / Approved 6-0 / Ahearne / Bueler
*Elaine Valdez-Wakelin / Funeral Director / Approved 6-0 / Ahearne / Smith
*Stacy R. Stewart / Embalmer / Approved 6-0 / Smith / Ahearne
*Kevin M. Lane / Multiple Funeral Director / Approved 6-0 / Ahearne / Bueler
*Maureen Margerat Schirmer / Multiple Funeral Director / Approved 6-0 / Ahearne / Bueler
*Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home / Establishment / Approved 6-0 / Ahearne / Bueler
*Scott R. Moore / Cremationist / Approved 6-0 / Bueler / Ahearne
*Cynthia J. Foster / Salesperson / Approved 6-0 / Ahearne / Bueler
*Elvia T. Sanchez / Salesperson / Approved 6-0 / Bueler / Ahearne

ATTENDANCE:

*Marley G. Sage did not attend the Board meeting

*Amineh J. Hashem did not attend the Board meeting.

*Elaine Valdez-Wakelin did not attend the Board Meeting.

*Stacy R. Stewart did not attend the Board Meeting.

*Kevin Lane did not attend the Board Meeting.

*Maureen Margerat Schirmer did not attend the Board Meeting.

*Shawn Murphy owner and Albert Asta owner/Responsible Funeral Director appeared before the Board.

*Scott R. Moore did not attend the Board Meeting.

*Cynthia J. Foster did not attend the Board Meeting.

*Elvia T. Sanchez did not attend the Board Meeting.

V. Executive Director’s Report

Executive Director Thomas briefed the Board of the contents of HB 2613. Following

discussion and dilberation including questions directed to Lobbyist Jay Kaprosy, Board

member James Ahearne motioned to opposed HB 2613. Board member Samuel Bueler seconded.

Motion passed 6-0.

VI. ADJOURN

Board member James Ahearne motioned to adjourn at 9:16 a.m. Motion seconded by Board member Samuel Bueler Board was unanimous. (6-0)

2016 BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE

January 19, 2016 / May 17, 2016 / September 20, 2016
February 16, 2016 / June 21, 2016 / October 18, 2016
March 15, 2016 / July 19, 2016 / November 15, 2016
April 19, 2016 / August 16, 2016 teleconf. / December 20, 2016

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Rodolfo Thomas

Executive Director

APPROVED BY:

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John Munden, President Hank Adair, Member

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James Ahearne, Secretary Samuel Bueler, Member

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Kristina Dyrr, Member Reverend William Smith

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