Arizona State Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers
1400 West Washington, Suite 230 * Phoenix, Arizona 85007
https://funeralboard.az.gov/
Douglas A. Ducey – Governor
John Munden, President • James Ahearne, Secretary – Samuel Bueler, Professional Member – Harold Adair, Professional Member – Rev. William Smith, Public Member – Kristina Dyrr, Public Member, Jack Peterson, Public Member
AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, November 21, 2017 • 9:00 a.m. • Basement Conference Room B-1
1400 West Washington • Phoenix, AZ 85007
This agenda may be amended 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting.
Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.02 notice is given to the members of the Arizona State Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers (“Funeral Board”) and to the general public that the Funeral Board will hold a meeting open to the public, as indicated on the agenda. The Board President reserves the right to change the order of items listed on the Agenda unless a matter is scheduled for a specific time. Board members may be present by telephonic conference call.
Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3), the Board may vote to hold an executive session for legal advice for any matter on the agenda. Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(2), the Board may vote to go into executive session for review of any information made confidential by law. The executive session will not be open to the public.
In accordance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), the Funeral Board does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to its public meetings. If a disabled person needs any type of accommodation, please notify the Funeral Board’s Executive Director, Judith Stapley, to make their needs known at (602) 542-3095. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
1. CALL TO ORDER
A. Roll call of Board members and establishment of quorum to conduct public meetings.
B. Acknowledgement of presence of legal counsel and board staff.
2. DECLARATION OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
3. REVIEW, CONSIDERATION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING APPROVAL OF THE BOARD MEETING MINUTES.
The Board may vote to go into Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. § 32-431.03(A)(2)(to discuss confidential information) or A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3)(to receive legal advice).
A. Board Meeting Minutes of October 17, 2017.
4. CALL TO THE PUBLIC
Public input is encouraged. Those wishing to address the Board do not need to request permission in advance; however, the Board may limit those persons speaking during this time to a reasonable number on any public comment matter. In addition, each person wishing to address the Board will be given five (5) minutes to do so. Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.02(H), the Board can only take action on matters listed on the agenda. Action on public comment matters that are not listed on the agenda will be limited to directing staff to study the matter or to schedule the matter for further review at a later date.
5. REVIEW, CONSIDERATION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING APPLICATIONS.
The Board may vote to go into Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. § 32-431.03(A)(2)(to discuss confidential information) or A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3)(to receive legal advice).
A. FUNERAL DIRECTOR/EMBALMER
1. Chelsea J. Isbell, Funeral Director, Conference
2. Michelle K. Schroeder, Embalmer, Conference
3. Rochelle C. Illanas, Embalmer, Conference
4. Graciela Diaz, Embalmer, Conference
5. Jennifer A. Nyland, Funeral Director, Conference
6. Natalia H. Von Sydow, Funeral Director, Conference
7. Robert L. Archbold, Funeral Director, Embalmer, Conference
8. Kelly J. Martin, Funeral Director, Conference
9. Derrick L. Gunn, Funeral Director, Embalmer, Conference
10. William T. Watkins, Funeral Director, Embalmer, Conference
11. Veronica L. Hammar, Embalmer, Conference
B. CREMATORY:
1. South Lawn Crematory, Name
C. INTERN
1. Jeffrey A. Payne
2. Sonia Garcia-Tillson
3. Lillian D. Littlejohn
4. Amanda C. Darnell
5. Jennifer O’Neill
D. SALESPERSON
1. Governor C. Joy
2. Theresa S. Bailey
3. Jean E. Ivaska
4. Kimberly H. Merrill
5. Martha A. Bouhall
6. Jeannette Smathers-Arnon
7. Dennis J. Han
8. Russ H. Norton
9. Alan Mace
10. Robert P. Osuch
11. Scott B. Zalaznik
12. Sandra F. Hancock
13. Christie M. Quimby
E CREMATIONIST
1. Annette C. Andree
2. Michelle K. Schroeder
3. Antonina Fogliano
4. Jeffrey A. Payne
5. Kelly Jo Medlin
6. Robert L. Archbold
7. Sonia Garcia-Tillson
8. Lillian D. Littlejohn
9. Amanda C. Darnell
6. REVIEW, CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING:
The Board may vote to go into Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. § 32-431.03(A)(2)(to discuss confidential information) or A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3)(to receive legal advice).
A. Docket 16F-201506-FNR (LC2017-000061-001 DT) Saguaro Valley Cremation Services, LLC, Jessie Welsh-Alexis, Franklin Lambert and Phillip Scott Warner. Legal update from Asst. Attorney General, Thomas Raine on the Superior Court of Arizona Maricopa County, Record Appeal Ruling/Remand.
B. Docket 16F-201609-FNR Angels Cremation and Burial – Legal Update from Asst. Attorney General, Thomas Raine
7. REVIEW, CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING:
The Board may vote to go into Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. § 32-431.03(A)(2)(to discuss confidential information) or A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3)(to receive legal advice).
A. Initial Review: Docket 2017-07 Richardson Benson Mortuary
8. REVIEW, CONSIDERATION AND DISCUSSION REGARDING:
The Board may vote to go into Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. § 32-431.03(A)(2)(to discuss confidential information) or A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3)(to receive legal advice).
A. Update provided by State Bureau of Vital Records on progression and implementation of, Database Application of Vital Events, (“D.A.V.E.”).
9. REVIEW, CONSIDERATION AND DISCUSSION REGARDING:
The Board may vote to go into Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. § 32-431.03(A)(2)(to discuss confidential information) or A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3)(to receive legal advice).
A. Discussion on State Board Equivalency Exam and Letter of Understanding from “The Conference”.
10. REVIEW, CONSIDERATION AND DISCUSSION REGARDING:
The Board may vote to go into Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. § 32-431.03(A)(2)(to discuss confidential information) or A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3)(to receive legal advice).
A. Continuing Education, (“CE”) Advisory Committee meeting report by Board member liaison, Jack Peterson. Review of new CE material for approval.
B. Consideration to recommend rule change for CE hours to be given for Board meeting attendance.
11. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
The Board may vote to go into Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3)(to receive legal advice).
A. Federal Trade Commission – Visits taking place and fines have been levied.
B. Board members need to have badges made prior to our move to 1740 W. Adams.
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
13. REVIEW OF SCHEDULED BOARD MEETINGS
2017 BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE
January 17, 2017 / May 16, 2017 / September 19, 2017February 21, 2017 / June 20, 2017 / October 17, 2017
March 21, 2017 / July 18, 2017 / November 21, 2017
April 18, 2017 / August 15, 2017 / December 19, 2017
Subject to appropriate notice the Board reserves the right to change meeting dates.
*Denotes scheduled dates for Continuing Education Advisory Committee Meetings in addition to Board Meetings.
14. ADJOURNMENT
2 Board Agenda / Page 2 of 3 / November 21, 2017