Board of Counseling Professionals Licensure - Publications

Minutes of August 22, 2005 Public Board Meeting

Members Present:

Theodore Chaffee, Board Chair (left at 12:30 p.m.)
Karen St. Clair
Cheryl Davis
Polly Moutevelis-Burgess
Cynthia Woodard
Reid Stevens

Others Present:

Judy Peters, AAG
Penny Vaillancourt, Board Administrator
Colleen Eugley, Acting Board Clerk

Members Absent:

Scott Hutcherson
David Bellville

CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Theodore Chaffee, Chair at 8:53 a.m.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Approval of July 25, 2005 Minutes
  Polly Moutevelis-Burgess made a motion to approve the July 25, 2005 minutes as amended. The motion was seconded by Cynthia Woodard.
  Vote: 6 – In Favor
NEW BUSINESS
1. Administrator’s Report
  Rules
  
  Penny Vaillancourt indicated that a mass mailing is being generated to notify licensees of the new rules, as well as interested parties. A financial update was provided, as well as an explanation to the standing Executive Order on Out of State Travel. An update regarding the online renewal system was also provided. Penny Vaillancourt will be working with Jeff Frankel, OLR Staff Attorney to determine a date to meet to begin the rulemaking effort for the remaining board chapters 7-10.
2. License Denial Hearings
  Rebecca Murphy – 11:00 a.m.
  Licensee was represented by counsel, Emily Bloch, Esq.
  
  The hearing began at 11:00 a.m. for the purpose of the board reviewing additional evidence and testimony from the applicant regarding the board’s initial denial of application for licensure as an LCPC-Conditional. Cheryl Davis made a motion to grant the appeal on ground #4 and to uphold the denial based on grounds #1, #2, and #3. The motion was seconded by Polly Moutevelis-Burgess.
  Vote: 6 – In Favor
3. Complaint Items
  COU – 119 – Broche
  
  The Board noted that information had been received and that the consultant had been approved.
4. Complaint Presentations 1:00
  COU – 134 – Complaint filed against a LCPC alleging unprofessional conduct.
  
  Polly Moutevelis-Burgess made a motion to dismiss the complaint because the allegations did not rise to the level of a violation, but to issue a letter of guidance regarding the breach of confidentiality to be drafted by the AAG and the Complaint Officer, which will stay in the licensee’s file for ten years. The motion was seconded by Karen St. Clair.
  Vote: 4 – In favor     1 – Recused (Cheryl Davis)
  
  COU – 126 – Complainant filed by a Guardian Ad Litem against a LCPC alleging unprofessional conduct.
  
  Polly Moutevelis-Burgess made a motion to table the complaint pending the receipt of additional information. The board is requesting information regarding the licensee’s expertise, training, and education in the treatment/diagnosis of sexual abuse victims. The board is also seeking information regarding clinical supervision regarding this practice. The motion was seconded by Cynthia Woodard.
  Vote: 4 – In favor     1 – Recused (Cheryl Davis)
5. Correspondence
  Judith Gardner, M.D. – requesting board guidance/clarification regarding clinical work in a setting that is being performed by Patrick Young.
  Karen St. Clair made a motion to approve sending a letter asking for more information. Cheryl Davis seconded the motion.
  Vote: 4 – In favor 1 – Recused (Reid Stevens)
6. Miscellaneous
  1. Supervisor Approvals
    Debra A. Gauvin - Approved
    Eric Johnson - Approved
  2. Renewal Applications
    Michael Niehoff – Approved (Change of Supervisor)
  3. Applications
    LCPC
    Christanna Libby - Denied
    Nancy Mahoney - Approved
    Ellen Hirshberg - Pending
    Cynthia Emerson - Approved
    Seth Wizwer - Pending
    
    LCPC – Conditional
    Paula Jursa – Approved (Conditional & Examination)
    Beth Cottrell – Approved
    Jessica Whitten – Approved
    Thomas Babbitt – Approved
    Peter Osberg – Pending/Incomplete
    
    LMFT
    Tia Hackett - Approved
    
    Cheryl Davis made a motion to accept applications as approved and denied as presented. The motion was seconded by Cynthia Woodard.
    Vote: 5 – In favor
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURN

The meeting was adjourned at 2:10 p.m.

The next meeting is scheduled for September 19, 2005

Respectfully submitted,

Colleen Eugley,
Acting Board Clerk

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