MINUTES
Board Meeting Minutes
October 18, 2008

The Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy met on Friday October 31, 2008 at 10:00 A.M. in Montgomery, Alabama for the purpose of conducting Board Business. Those present were as follows: Fred Hill, Chairman; Linda Moore, Vice-Chair; and Vernon Johnson, Member. Also present were Paula Scout McCaleb, Executive Director; Bettie Carmack, Assistant Attorney General and Legal Counsel; Dr. Greg Skipper, Director of the Wellness Program and Jessica Burdette, Licensing Agent.

The meeting was called to order at approximately 10:13. A.M., with a quorum present.

The meeting was advertised on the Board web site 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 from July 18, 2008 as presented. The motion was seconded by Linda Moore and passed unanimously.

A motion was made by Vernon Johnson to extend the Administrative Management contract of Leadership Alliance, L.L.C. for one full year. The motion was seconded by Linda Moore, and passed unanimously.

A motion was made by Linda Moore to approve the proposed Board Calendar for 2009, and that the calendar be posted on the Board web site. The motion was seconded by Vernon Johnson and passed unanimously.

A motion was made by Linda Moore to accept the settlement agreement for Juliette McGowan. The motion was seconded by Vernon Johnson and passed unanimously.

A motion was made by Linda Moore that the Board go into Executive Session to consider the general reputation and character, physical condition, professional competence, and mental health of Sharon Warren, in accordance with Section VII (1) of the Open Meetings Act. The motion was seconded by Vernon Johnson and passed unanimously. The time being approximately 11:13 A.M.

A motion was made by Linda Moore for the Board to come out of Executive Session. The motion was seconded by Vernon Johnson, and passed unanimously; the time being approximately 11:24 A.M.

A motion was made by Vernon Johnson to approve Sharon Warren for licensure. The motion was seconded by Linda Moore and passed unanimously.
A motion was made by Linda Moore to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Vernon Johnson and passed unanimously.

There being no further Board Business, the Board adjourned at approximately 11:35 A.M. The Chair announced that the next scheduled meeting would be held January 16, 2009 in the Montgomery Board Office.

Respectfully Submitted,



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Fred Hill, Chair



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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 serving as Recording Secretary.