MINUTES
Board Meeting Minutes
April 11, 2008

The Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy met on April 11, 2008 at 10:00 A.M. in Montgomery, Alabama for the purpose of conducting Board Business. Those present were as follows: Fred Hill, Chair; Linda Moore, Vice-Chair; Dr. Bill Goetter, Member; Vernon Johnson, Member; and Ron Stansell, Member. Also present were Paula Scout McCaleb, Executive Director; Bettie Carmack, Legal Counsel; and Jessica Burdette, Licensing Agent.

The meeting was called to order at approximately 10:08 A.M with a quorum present.

The meeting was advertised on the Board website as well as the Secretary of State’s web site in accordance with the Open Meetings Act.

A motion was made by Vernon Johnson to approve the minutes as presented. The motion was seconded by Ron Stansell and passed unanimously.

At approximately 10:09 A.M., Dr. Greg Skipper presented the Wellness Program to the Board.

A motion was made by Ron Stansell to enact the monitoring programming as set by PMI. The motion was seconded by Linda Moore and passed unanimously.

A motion was made by Bill Goetter to contract with PMI for advertising and consultation at $750 per month. The motion was seconded by Ron Stansell and passed unanimously.

A motion was made by Bill Goetter to accept the settlement agreement for Julie Copeland. The motion was seconded by Linda Moore and passed unanimously.

A motion was made by Ron Stansell to accept the settlement of Milton Earl Watkins. The Motion was seconded by Linda Moore and passed unanimously.

A motion was made by Vernon Johnson to accept the agreement to pay for Bettie Carmack’s Continuing Education. The motion was seconded by Linda Moore and passed unanimously.

A motion was made by Bill Goetter to accept the recommendation for Mr. James Liner. The motion was seconded by Linda Moore and passed unanimously.

A motion was made by Vernon Johnson to accept the settlement of Lorenda Wynn Glass. The motion was seconded by Linda Moore and passed unanimously.

A motion was made by Bill Goetter to approve the Temporary License Application and Instructions. The motion was seconded by Linda Moore and passed unanimously.

A motion was made by Ron Stansell to approve the new application for Regular Licensure. The motion was seconded by Fred Hill and passed unanimously.

A motion was made by Vernon Johnson to allow continuence of the ASBRT Continuing Education Provider Program for the enhancement of the Board and its licensees. The motion was seconded by Bill Goetter and passed unanimously.

A motion was made by Bill Goetter to reinstate the licensure of Mindy Sanders in compliance with the current law. The motion was seconded by Vernon Johnson and passed unanimously.

A motion was made by Vernon Johnson to not reconsider the application of Nichole Arnold and to reinforce the Board’s previous decision to deny her application. The motion was seconded by Linda Moore and passed unanimously.

A motion was made by Bill Goetter to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Ron Stansell and passed unanimously. There being no further Board Business the Board adjourned at approximately 11:42 A.M. The Chair announced that the next scheduled meeting would be held July 11, 2008 in the Montgomery Board Office.

Respectfully Submitted,



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Fred Hill, Chairman



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Linda Moore, Vice-Chair



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Paula Scout McCaleb, Executive Director



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Jessica Burdette, Licensing Agent and serving as Recording Secretary