TexasState Board of Social Worker Examiners
Ethics Committee Meeting
Thursday, June 4, 2009, 9:00 am
HobbyBuilding
333 Guadalupe, Room 100
Austin Texas
Minutes
Board Members Present:
Kimberly Hernandez, Professional Member
Dorinda Noble, Professional Member
Mark Talbot, Public Member
Tim Brown, Professional Member
Staff Present:
Carol Miller
Dawn Burton
Georgia Norman
Steve Slough
Gerard Bonner
Damon Parker
Champ Kerr
Guests Present:
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Paul Morinville
Patricia Ibrahim
Catherine Forsman
Tyler Burnett
Kenda Dalrymple
Debbie Davis
Marty Cirkiel
Carol Jones
Al Sutton
Bradley Forsgren
Linda Fisher
Olivia Wilson
Cossy Hough
Eileen Medher
Roxanne Dawes
Jean Lerner
Tracy Gualandi
Sarah Richardson
Derek Roberts
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Agenda Item 1 was to call the meeting to order at 9:23 am by Dr. Noble.
Agenda Item 2 was to approve the minutes from the March 2009 Ethics Committee meeting. A motion was made by Mr. Talbot to approve the minutes. The motion was seconded and passed.
Agenda Item 3 was the discussion on the following pending complaints:
Complaint # 1072090019 (VB)was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Talbot to close this complaint as unsubstantiated. The motion was seconded and passed.
Complaint # 1072090007 (AT) was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to propose a reprimand and advisement. The motion was seconded and passed.
Complaint #1072080110 (DD) was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to propose a letter of reprimand. The motion was seconded and passed.
Complaint #1072090020 (KP) was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to propose a 2 year suspension, 6 hours of continuing education in ethics and services to the elderly prior to restoration of license and 1 year of supervision and quarterly reports. The motion was seconded and passed.
Complaint #1072080109 (PI) was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble for revocation. The motion was seconded and passed.
Complaint # 1072090031 (LF) was discussed. A motion was made by Ms. Hernandez to close this complaint as no violation. The motion was seconded and passed.
Complaint # 1072090067 (TB) was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to close this complaint as non-jurisdictional. The motion was seconded and passed.
Complaint # 1072080099 (MH) was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Talbot to close this complaint as unsubstantiated. The motion was seconded and passed.
Complaint # 1072090056 (OW) was discussed. A motion was made by Ms. Hernandez to stand on previous decision. The motion was seconded and discussed. The motion passed.
Complaint #1072090030 (FG)was discussed. A motion was made by Ms. Hernandez to table this complaint for further investigation and subpoena. The motion was seconded and passed.
Complaint # 1072090053 (CM) was discussed. A motion was made by Ms. Hernandez to close this complaint as non-jurisdictional. The motion was seconded and passed.
Complaint # 1072090001 (CM) and 1072090002 (CM)were discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Talbot to close this complaint with a letter of advisement regarding conduct. The motion was seconded and discussed. The motion passed.
Complaint # 1072090048 (JV) and 1072090036 (JV) were discussed. A motion was made by Dr.Noble to close these complaints as non-jurisdictional. The motion was seconded and passed.
Complaint # 1072080083 (JK) was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to not accept the surrender and propose revocation. The motion was seconded and passed.
Complaint # 1072080079 (DM) was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to propose a cease and desist. The motion was seconded and passed.
Complaint # 1072090013 (MR) was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to close this complaint as no violation. The motion was seconded and passed.
Complaint # 1072090017 (RH) was discussed. This complaint was not discussed.
Complaint # 1072090018 (SH) was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to propose a cease and desist. The motion was seconded and passed.
Complaint #1072090028 (DM) was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to close this complaint as no violation. The motion was seconded and passed.
Complaint # 1072090041 (BZ) was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to close this complaint as no violation. The motion was seconded and passed.
Complaint # 1072090083 (BF) was discussed. This complaint was not discussed.
Agenda Item 4 was the discussion regarding the executive director’s report on the following cases where
disciplinary actionshave been recommended, Informal Settlement Conferences have been held or SOAH hearings
have been requested:
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SW-04-101 MS
1072060093 VL
1072080010 JA
1072080068 LS
1072080078 JH
1072080094 CC
1072080021 CW
1072080058 GF
1072080072 LW
1072080069 SD
1072070028 SJ
1072080104MS
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Agenda Item 5 was the discussion regarding compliance issues related to board-approved supervisors providing
supervision as a condition of a disciplinary order. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to make recommendations.
The motion was seconded and passed.
Agenda Item 6 was to set the next committee meeting date(s). The next meeting date will be August 4, 2009.
Agenda Item 7 was public comment. There was no public comment.
Agenda Item 8 was to adjourn the meeting at 4:00 pm.
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Chairman
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