Certified Professional Guardian Board (CPGB)

September 11, 2006

Chair:
Judge Vicki Hogan

Vice-Chair:
Commissioner Fred Aronow

Members Present:
Robin Balsam
Ray Dingfield
Hank Hibbard
John Jardine
Tom O’Brien
Commissioner Kimberley Prochnau
Jerry Reilly
Winsor Schmidt
Suzanne Thompson Wininger
Sharon York

Members  Absent:
Ruth Craven (Excused)
Judge M. Karlynn Haberly
Michael Longyear
Lori Petersen
Judge Chris Wickham (Excused)

Staff:
Shirley Bondon
Lynne Alfasso
Sylvia Nelson

Visitors:
Lisa Camerota, Capital Guardianship
Lynne Fulp, Partners In Care
John Lor, Seattle Times
Maureen O'Hagan, Seattle Times

Call to Order:

The meeting was called to order by Judge Hogan. Judge Hogan introduced members of the public, Maureen O’Hagan, Newspaper Reporter, Seattle Times, John Lor, Photographer, Seattle Times, Lisa Camerota, Director of Capital Guardianship Services, and Lynne Fulp, Guardian with Partners-in-Care.

MINUTES:

A motion was made and seconded to approve the August 14, 2006 minutes. The minutes were approved.

CHAIR REPORT
No chair report.

VICE CHAIR REPORT
No vice chair report.

The Board went into Executive Session to consider applications for certification as professional guardians.

Concluded Executive Session

Following is the list of applicants who were reviewed for certification as professional guardians and the disposition of their applications, pending receipt of clear background checks if not received to date.

A motion was made and properly seconded to approve the application of Theresa Boyle. The motion passed. Robin Balsam and Winsor Schmidt abstained.

A motion was made and properly seconded to approve the application of Rebecca Fetter. The motion passed.

A motion was made and properly seconded to approve the application of Jack Harvey. The motion passed.

A motion was made and properly seconded to approve the application of Bonnie Hurd. The motion passed.

A motion was made and properly seconded to approve the application of Joseph Sonntag. The motion passed.

A motion was made and properly seconded to approve the application of Amy Stelljes. The motion passed.

A motion was made and properly seconded to approve the application of Don Lewis.  The motion passed. Winsor Schmidt abstained.

A motion was made and properly seconded to approve the agency certification of Diverse Guardianship and Casework Management.  The motion passed. Robin Balsam abstained.

A motion was made and properly seconded to approve the agency certification of Sound Senior Assistance. The motion passed. Tom O’Brien abstained.

A motion was made and properly seconded to approve the certification of Wanda Cain based on additional information received from the applicant.  The motion passed.

A motion was made and properly seconded to approve the certification of Rachel Korf based on additional information received from the applicant.  The motion passed. Winsor Schmidt abstained.

A motion was made and properly seconded to approve the voluntary decertification of the following:  Charles Drysdale, Janet Drysdale, Drysdale & Associates, Ruth Drollinger, Jane Savard, Carol Winters, and Sianni Associates.  The motion passed.

A motion was made and properly seconded to approve the decertification of the following for failure to pay annual recertification dues, if dues or an appeal of decertification is not received by September 15, 2006:  Constance Albin, Darlene Butler, William Fassett, Patrick Fullmer, Barbara Isham, Leisa Lieder, Brynne Malone, Jay Manon, Ruth Reese, Jane Relin, Sarah Robbins, and Godelieve Tapp.  The motion passed.

A motion was made and properly seconded to approve the decertification of Heidi Mabbott and Lana Tarbutton for failure to pay annual recertification dues, if dues or an appeal of decertification is not received by September 15, 2006.  The motion passed. Tom O’Brien abstained.

A motion was made and properly seconded to approve the decertification of Dawn Morgan for failure to pay annual recertification dues, if dues or an appeal of decertification is not received by September 15, 2006. The motion passed. Sharon York abstained.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Application Committee

Ray Dingfield presented proposed additional language for the application for certification, which he felt was needed to obtain relevant information concerning applicant work experience. A motion was made and seconded to approve the proposed language pending review of grammar, punctuation, and clarity. The motion passed.

Education Committee

Hank Hibbard reported that everything is on schedule for the September 28 and 29, 2006 initial mandatory certification training. The advanced guardian training for guardian credits is also being offered.

Budget Committee

The Board discussed the budget information presented and decided that further discussion was needed. The Board will revisit the budget during the November meeting.

Public Information Committee

An electronic newsletter is being developed to communicate regulations, ethics opinions, best practices and other guardian related information to judicial officers, and certified professional guardians.  This newsletter will be available at the AOC information table during future Spring and Fall conferences. 

Rules Committee

An Ad Hoc committee will be formed to review proposed changes to Disciplinary Regulation 500.

Standard of Practice Committee

A motion was made and properly seconded to approve Standard of Practice 406.12 with the addition of the word “may” in the third sentence. The motion passed.

The contract for a hearing officer is pending. The contract for audit services to audit the financial records of guardians has been posted.

The committee reported that it has eight active review panels.

Ethics Committee

A motion was made and seconded to not allow waivers to the proposed insurance regulation.  The motion failed. Ray Dingfield abstained.

A motion was made and properly seconded to approve Ethics Advisory Opinion 2005-004 Retention of Records. The motion passed.

The Board discussed Ethics Advisory Opinion 2005-003, Preappointment, but was unable to reach agreement on certain issues. The opinion was sent back to the committee for further review.

Old Business

Two members, Tom O’Brien and Jerry Reilly, whose terms expire September 30th, were recognized for their commitment and dedication to the Board.

New Business

None.

A telephone conference is scheduled for October 9, 2006 @ 8:00 am.  Please let the AOC know if you are not able to participate.

Respectfully submitted,

Shirley Bondon