Council on Sex Offender Treatment

1100 West 49th Street  Austin, Texas 78756-3183

(512) 834-4530 (512) 834-6677 - FAX

CHAIR:

Walter J. Meyer, III, MD

MEMBERS:

Liles Arnold, LPC

Kristy M. Carr

Richard Mack, LMFT

Maria T. Molett

MA, LPC, LMFT

David Swinson, Jr.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR:

Kelly Page

The Application Review Committee met at 7:30 a.m. on February 20, 2000 at the Crowne Plaza North Dallas/Addison Hotel, Trinity Room, 2nd floor, 14315 Midway Road, Addison, Texas 75001.

I.  Convene, Walter Meyer

Meeting called to order at 7:38 a.m.

  1. Introduction of Members, Guest, and Staff.

Council Members present:

Walter J. Meyer, III, MD Richard Mack

Liles Arnold David Swinson

TDH Staff present:

Kelly Page Jim Zukowski

David Richards

Public present:

Mark Britain Kathryn Britain

III.  Review, Discussion and Possible Action to Approve or Disapprove Pending Renewal Applications with Criminal History.

The committee reviewed 4 applicants with criminal history.

 Applicant one AB: No adverse action was taken. Liles Arnold motioned to accept renewal applicant, David Swinson seconded. All were in favor.

 Applicant two MBH: No adverse action was taken. Liles Arnold motioned to accept renewal applicant, David Swinson seconded. All were in favor.

 Applicant three WQ: No adverse action was taken. Walter Meyer motioned to accept renewal applicant, Richard Mack seconded. All were in favor.

 Applicant four MB: Richard Mack recused himself from the meeting. The committee agreed to allow MB to continue utilizing his RSOTP credentials pending further investigation of MB=s criminal history. Specifically, the committee requested that TDH Investigations investigate and obtain the following:

MB=s offense report, documents relating to MB=s appeal , and information to establish whether the complainant has a history of filing similar criminal assault complaints. The investigation is to be completed within 30 days. The committee tabled the decision pending the investigation. Walter Meyer motioned, David Swinson seconded. All were in favor.

  1. Review, Discussion and Possible Action to Approve or Disapprove Pending Renewal Applications with a Continuing Education Conflict.

The committee reviewed 3 renewal applications, 2 were given an additional extension to complete continuing education requirements. All were in favor.

 Applicant one: Donald Johnson - Additional extension was given, continuing education (CE) must be fulfilled by February 23, 2000. Walter Meyer motioned for approval, Liles Arnold, all were in favor.

 Applicant two: Nancy Lyons - Additional extension was given, CE must be fulfilled by April 15, 2000. Liles Arnold motioned for approval, David Swinson seconded, all were in favor.

 Applicant three: Thomas Suton - Extension will only be granted if Mr. Suton attended present conference otherwise CE request denied. Dr. Meyer motioned for approval, Liles Arnold seconded, all were in favor.

V.  Other Matters Not Requiring Committee Action.

No issues were discussed.

  1. Public Comment.

Registrant MB presented additional information regarding his renewal application.

  1. Presentation of Future Agenda Items.

No issues were discussed.

VIII.  Discussion of Future Meeting Dates.

No future meeting dates were discussed.

  1. Adjournment.

Dr. Meyer motioned for adjournment meeting was adjourned at 8:30 a.m.

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