Board of Cosmetology and Barbering
Meeting Minutes – February 25, 2008
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Cannon Building / STATE OF DELAWARE / Telephone: (302) 744-4500861 Silver Lake Blvd., Suite 203 / DEPARTMENT OF STATE / Fax: (302) 739-2711
Dover, Delaware 19904-2467 / Website: www.dpr.delaware.gov
DIVISION OF PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES: Board of Cosmetology and Barbering
MEETING DATE AND TIME: Monday, February 25, 2008 at 9:00 a.m.
PLACE: 861 Silver Lake Boulevard, Dover, Delaware
Conference Room A, Second Floor of the Cannon Building
MINUTES APPROVED: Approved March 31, 2008
MEMBERS PRESENT
Marina T. Pini, President, Professional Member
John H. Cook, Vice-President, Professional Member
Madelyn Nellius, Secretary, Public Member
Brenda Porter, Professional Member, Presiding
Margaret Bonarigo, Professional Member
Kathryn Lord, Professional Member
Cecilia Jones, Public Member
Mark A. Rubio, Public Member
Richard Shultie, Jr., Professional Member
DIVISION STAFF/DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL PRESENT
Eileen Kelly, Deputy Attorney General
Judy Letterman, Administrative Specialist III
MEMBERS ABSENT
None
OTHERS
Miriam Harris
Lisa Hal
Vera Sikes, court reporter
CALL TO ORDER
Ms. Pini called the meeting to order at 9:06 a.m.
REVIEW OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Ms. Nellius, seconded by Ms. Porter to approve the January 28, 2008 minutes as presented. The motion was unanimously carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Update of Statutory Changes
The Board reviewed and discussed the final draft of the statute presented by Ms. Kelly.
A motion was made by Ms. Neillius, seconded by Ms. Porter to approve the changes to the statute as discussed. The motion was unanimously carried.
Update on National Associations of Barber Boards Update-Richard Shultie
Mr. Shultie stated that the conference was very informative with new products and a presentation on providing free wigs for children. The National barber Board has asked for additional information about the Delaware Board so they could add it to their and requested that we add the National Barber Board link to our website page. This request will be forwarded to the Division Director.
Ms. Pini left the meeting at 10:00 a.m.
Propose to Deny Hearings
Anita Stevens
Ms. Kelly informed the Board that the Return Receipt card for Ms. Stevens had not been received by the Division and was unsure if Ms. Stevens received notification of today’s hearing. Ms. Kelly recommends trying to locate Ms. Stevens for a correct address and possible phone number.
A motion was made by Ms. Porter, seconded by Ms. Lord to table the hearing until Ms. Stevens has been located and notified that the Board is proposing to deny her application. The motion was unanimously carried.
Rita Mallia
Ms. Kelly stated that the reason for the hearing was that the reciprocal application for Ms. Mallia was from a state that was not substantially similar to Delaware which required verification of one year of experience after licensure. This information was not provided. Ms. Mallia was notified of the hearing but was not present.
Board members were introduced.
A motion was made by Ms. Lord, seconded by Ms. Porter to go off the record to review the file. The motion was unanimously carried
A motion was made by Mr. Robino, seconded by Mr. Shultie to go back on the record. The motion was unanimously carried.
A motion was made by Ms. Porter, seconded by Ms. Lord to deny the application. The motion was unanimously carried.
Ms. Kelly will draft the order for the Board’s signature.
The hearing closed at 10:50 a.m.
Verbatim testimony was taken by the court reporter
Request for Propose to Deny Hearing
Deborah Piesch has requested a hearing in response to the boards letter proposing to deny her barber reciprocity application.
New Business
Review of Reciprocity Applications
A motion was made by Mr. Cook, seconded by Mr. Shultie to approve the applications of Carleen Woods, Margie Liebrich, Angela Cartwright, Shawana Burris, Carol Alvey, David Robinson, Lien Ho, Deanea Warren, Natalie Kita, Ulan Zeyka, Janet Charlesen, and Tamica Bennett... The motion was unanimously carried.
Review of Salon Applications
A motion was made by Mr. Cook, seconded by Ms. Bonargio to approve the shop applications of Mar-Miss Hair Salon, Star Nails and Benita’s World of Beauty Unisex Salon and to table the application of J and K Medspa Inc, pending clarification of providing cosmetology services. The motion was unanimously carried.
Review of Exam Application
A motion was made by Mr. Cook, seconded by Ms. Bonargio to approve the barber examination application of Amere Robinson. The motion was unanimously carried
Review of Reinstatement Application
A motion was made by, Mr. Cook seconded by Ms. Porter to approve the applications of Tasha Brady Sykes, Charlauntonette Jones and Evelyn Miller and to table the application of Zelda Harding pending verification of hours. The motion was unanimously carried.
Schedule Disciplinary Hearing
A disciplinary hearing for complaint 20-03-07 will be scheduled for the April meeting.
Request for ADA Accommodations
A motion was made by Mr. Cook, seconded by Ms. Porter to approve the ADA accommodation request of Ashleigh Harper. The motion was unanimously carried.
Other Business Before the Board
None
Public Comment
None
Next Scheduled Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Monday, March 31, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. in Conference
Room A, second floor of the Cannon Building, 861 Silver Lake Boulevard, Dover, Delaware.
Adjournment
A motion was made by Mr. Shultie seconded by Ms. Bonagiro to adjourn the meeting. The motion was unanimously carried. The meeting adjourned at 10:55 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Judy Letterman
Administrative Specialist, III