Minutes of THE FLORIDA REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL BOARD December 3 & 4, 2012 General Meeting DRAFT

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1 Division of Real Estate Juana Watkins, Director 400 West Robinson Street, Suite N801 Orlando, Florida Phone: Fax: Ken Lawson, Secretary Rick Scott, Governor Minutes of THE FLORIDA REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL BOARD December 3 & 4, 2012 General Meeting Chair Fran Oreto called the meeting of the Florida Real Estate Board to order at approximately 8:30 a.m., in Orlando, Florida, on this Monday, the 3 rd day of December, The following members were present: Chair Evalyn Fran Oreto, Vice-Chair Joni Herndon, Mike Rogers, Chris Sante, Rob Boyd, Clay Ketcham, Tamara McKee, Roy Pechillo and Matthew Simmons. Assistant Attorney General Michael Flury appeared as counsel for the Board. Director Juana Watkins declared a quorum present. Department and Division staff present at the meeting: Juana Watkins, Director; Denise Johnson, Deputy Director; Patrick Cunningham, Chief Attorney; Allison McDonald, Deputy Chief Attorney; Leigh Matchett, Lauren Roderick, Jennifer Blakeman, Rebecca Hays, Christina Arzillo, Megan Demartini, Magi Ozarowski, Al Cheneler, John Parvin, Assistant General Counsels; Susan Bailey, Administrative Assistant II, JoEllen Peacock, Education Coordinator; Johanne Knudson, Regulatory Specialist III; Sissy Duda and Jennie Schwartz, Government Analyst I, Beverly Ridenauer, Government Analyst II. General Session - Approval of Minutes Upon motion by Member Sante with second by Member Rogers, the Board unanimously approved the Minutes of the October 1 & 2, 2012 General Meeting as amended verbally at the meeting. Upon motion by Member Sante with second by Member McKee, the Board unanimously approved the Minutes of the October 31, 2012 Rule Workshop Meeting as submitted. FREAB Reports Director Watkins commented that the appraiser license renewal period had just ended the previous Friday at midnight. She said she would provide the Licensee Count Report on Tuesday in order to give the Board a better picture of the number of renewed licenses for the renewal cycle. Ms. Watkins presented the Examination Performance Summary Report for September and October She addressed questions and comments from the Board Members. Director Watkins reminded the Board they had requested a review of the existing Florida Supplemental Exam. She asked if the Board would like to conduct the review at the time of the February 2013 meeting. They decided to hold the review before the ASC Field Review. Ms. Herndon moved to appoint Mr. Ketcham and Mr. Boyd as the review panel. Mr. Pechillo seconded and the motion carried unanimously

2 Legal Agenda Legal Case Report Ms. McDonald presented a report to show the number of appraiser cases currently in the Office of General Counsel. Ms. McDonald addressed comments and questions from the Board Members. Legal Appearance Docket The board addressed the Legal Appearance Docket hearing 24 docket items and approving the withdrawal of two docket item. Item (1) Burney, Gary Sheddred Respondent was not present and not represented by counsel. No current members were recused due to Action taken: Relinquishment. Item (2) Burney, Gary Sheddred Respondent was not present and not represented by counsel. No current members were recused due to Action taken: Relinquishment. Item (3) Burney, Gary Sheddred Respondent was not present and not represented by counsel. No current members were recused due to Action taken: Relinquishment. Item (4) Gutierrez, Jorge Respondent was not present and not represented by counsel. No current members were recused due to Action taken: Relinquishment. Item (5) Ponnock, Kalman Respondent was not present and not represented by counsel. No current members were recused due to Action taken: Relinquishment

3 Item (6) Pollock, Terrance B. Respondent was not present and not represented by counsel. No current members were recused due to Action taken: Relinquishment. Following discussion, Ms. Herndon moved; Mr. Sante seconded, a motion to accept the Voluntary Relinquishment of Licensure for Permanent Revocation of the above six cases by consent. Item (7) Marks, Lewis Jr. Respondent was not present and not represented by counsel. Mr. Rogers and Mr. Sante were recused due to Ms. Matchett represented the department and presented the case to the Board. Following discussion, Mr. Simmons moved, seconded by Ms. Herndon to accept the Voluntary Relinquishment of License for Permanent Revocation. The motion carried without dissent. Action taken: Accepted Voluntary Relinquishment Item (8) Newman, Linda D Respondent was present with counsel, Jamie Moses. Chair Oreto and Vice-Chair Joni Herndon were recused due to participation on probable cause panel. Mr. Cheneler represented the Department and presented the case to the Board. The Board entered into discussion. Mr. Rogers moved; seconded by Mr. Ketcham to accept the Stipulation. The motion passed without dissent. Penalty imposed: $ costs; $ fine; 18 months probation; 30 hours of education; one 2-day FREAB meeting. Violation: Florida Statutes (15) by having failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal or preparing an appraisal report; Florida Statutes (4) and Florida Administrative Code Rule 61J Item (9a) McDole, Tammy A. Respondent was present with counsel, Tracy Henry. Mr. Sante and Mr. Rogers were recused due to participation on probable cause panel. Ms. Matchett represented the Department and presented the case to the Board. The Board entered into discussion. Ms. Herndon moved; seconded by Mr. Boyd to accept the Stipulation. The motion passed without dissent. Penalty imposed: $ costs; $ fine; 18 months probation; 45 hours of education; one 2-day FREAB meeting. Violation: Florida Statutes (4), and Florida Administrative Code Rule 61J (2006) as a Supervisory Appraiser by signing an appraisal report that she did not review and by failing to directly supervise in - 3 -

4 the preparation of the report; Section (4), Florida Statutes, and Rule 61J (2004), Florida Administrative Code, by failing to use a proper licensing designation adjacent to or immediately above the license number on the signature page of the Report. Item (9b) McDole, Tammy A. Respondent was not present but was represented by counsel, Tracy Henry. Ms. Herndon was recused due to participation on probable cause panel. Ms. Matchett represented the Department and presented the case to the Board. The Board entered into discussion. Ms. Herndon moved; seconded by Mr. Boyd to accept the Stipulation. The motion passed with one dissenting vote. Penalty imposed: $ costs; $ fine; 18 months probation. Violation: Florida Statutes (4), and Florida Administrative Code Rule 61J (2006) as a Supervisory Appraiser by signing an appraisal report that she did not review and by failing to directly supervise in the preparation of the report; Section (4), Florida Statutes, and Rule 61J (2004), Florida Administrative Code, by failing to use a proper licensing designation adjacent to or immediately above the license number on the signature page of the Report. Item Alvarez, Mariano M. II Respondent was not present but was represented by counsel, Nancy Campiglia. Ms. Oreto and Mr. Rogers were recused due to participation on probable cause panel. Ms. Jennifer Blakeman represented the Department and presented the case to the Board. The board entered into discussion. Mr. Pechillo moved; seconded by Mr. Ketcham, to substitute the education course and grant an extension until June 1, The motion passed without dissent. Action Taken: Request granted. Item Giza, Corey K. Respondent was present and was represented by counsel, Daniel Villazon. Ms. Oreto and Ms. Herndon were recused due to Mr. Cheneler represented the Department and presented the case to the Board. The Board entered into discussion. Mr. Boyd moved; seconded by Mr. Rogers to accept the Stipulation. The motion passed without dissent. Penalty imposed: $1, fine; $1, costs; 30 hours of additional education; attend one 2-day FREAB meetings; 18 months probation. Violation: Section (4), Florida Statutes, and Rule 61J , Florida Administrative Code by violating USPAP Standards Rule 1-5(a), Standards Rule 1-5(b); Section (4), Florida Statutes, and Rule 61J , Florida Administrative Code, by violating USPAP Standards Rule 1-4(a)

5 Item Tooke, Susie G. Respondent was not present but was represented by counsel, Daniel Villazon. Mr. Boyd & Mr. Ketcham were recused due to Ms. Hays represented the Department and presented the case to the Board. The Board entered into discussion. Ms. Herndon moved; seconded by Mr. Sante, to accept the Stipulation. The motion passed without dissent. Penalty imposed: $ fine, $ costs, 30 hours of education, 18 months probation. Violation: Section (4), Florida Statutes, and Rule 61J , Florida Administrative Code by violating USPAP Standards Rule 1-5(a). Item (13) Bacon, Robert S. Respondent was present, without counsel. Mr. Ketcham was recused due to participation on probable cause panel. Ms. Jennifer Blakeman represented the Department and presented the case to the Board. The board entered into discussion. Ms. McKee moved; seconded by Mr. Boyd, to grant an extension until June 1, 2013 to pay fine and costs and complete education. The motion passed without dissent. Action Taken: Request granted. Item (14) Bueno, Andres Respondent was present, without counsel. Ms. Herndon and Mr. Ketcham were recused due to participation on the probable cause panel. Ms. McDonald represented the Department and presented the case to the Board. The Board entered into discussion. Mr. Sante moved; seconded by Mr. Rogers, to accept the Stipulation. The motion passed without dissent. Penalty imposed: $1, fine; $ costs; 30 hours of additional education; attend two 2-day FREAB meetings; 1 year probation. Violation: Section (15), Florida Statutes (2006), by having failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal or preparing an appraisal report; Section (1), Florida Statutes (2006), by failing to comply with Rule 61J , Florida Administrative Code (2004) for failing to display and disclose an appropriate designation adjacent to immediately above the license number on the signature page of the report. Item (15) Campbell, Mary E Respondent was not present and not represented by counsel. Ms. Oreto and Ms. Herndon were recused due to Ms. Matchett presented the case to the Board. The Board granted the waiver hearing and entered into discussion. Mr. Simmons moved, Mr. Boyd seconded, to adopt the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law as outlined in the Administrative Complaint; the motion passed without dissent. Mr. Rogers moved; Mr. Ketcham seconded; motion passed without dissent to impose the following sanctions: - 5 -

6 Penalty imposed: Revocation. Violation: Section (4), Florida Statutes (2011), by failing to comply with Section , Florida Statutes (2011), by having failed to provide a work file. Item (16) Campbell, Mary E Respondent was not present and not represented by counsel. Ms. Oreto and Ms. Herndon were recused due to Ms. Matchett presented the case to the Board. The Board granted the waiver hearing and entered into discussion. Mr. Simmons moved, Mr. Boyd seconded, to adopt the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law as outlined in the Administrative Complaint; the motion passed without dissent. Mr. Rogers moved; Mr. Ketcham seconded; motion passed without dissent to impose the following sanctions: Penalty imposed: Revocation. Violation: Section (4), Florida Statutes (2011), by failing to comply with Section , Florida Statutes (2011), by having failed to provide a work file. Item (17) Campbell, Mary E Respondent was not present and not represented by counsel. Ms. Oreto and Ms. Herndon were recused due to Ms. Matchett presented the case to the Board. The Board granted the waiver hearing and entered into discussion. Mr. Simmons moved, Mr. Boyd seconded, to adopt the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law as outlined in the Administrative Complaint; the motion passed without dissent. Mr. Rogers moved; Mr. Ketcham seconded; motion passed without dissent to impose the following sanctions: Penalty imposed: Revocation. Violation: Section (4), Florida Statutes (2011), by failing to comply with Section , Florida Statutes (2011), by having failed to provide a work file. Item (18) Canals, Paul Arnold Withdrawn Item (19) De Treville, Yelena Respondent was not present and not represented by counsel. Mr. Ketcham & Mr. Boyd were recused due to Ms. Demartini presented the case to the Board. The Board granted the waiver hearing and entered into discussion. Mr. Simmons moved, Mr. Sante seconded, to adopt the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law as outlined in the Administrative Complaint; the motion passed without dissent. Mr. Sante moved, Ms. Herndon seconded, motion passed without dissent to impose the following sanctions: Penalty imposed: Revocation. Violation: Section (4), Florida Statutes, by having violated any lawful order of the board. Item (20) Draper, Melyssa Lynn Respondent was not present and not represented by counsel. Mr. Rogers & Mr. Sante were recused due to - 6 -

7 Ms. Demartini presented the case to the Board. The Board granted the waiver hearing and entered into discussion. Mr. Simmons moved, Ms. Herndon seconded, to adopt the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law as outlined in the Administrative Complaint; the motion passed without dissent. Following discussion and upon motion by Mr. Pechillo with second by Mr. Simmons, the Board voted by split vote of six to one, to impose the following sanctions: Penalty imposed: Revocation. Violation: (4), Florida Statutes, violated Section (1)(m) by making deceptive, untrue or fraudulent representation in or relating to appraising, or by employing a trick or scheme; (15), Florida Statutes by failing or refusing to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal or preparing an appraisal report; Section (4), Florida Statutes, by failing to comply with Section , Florida Statutes, by having failed to provide a work file. Item (21) Hall, Deborah M Respondent was not present and not represented by counsel. All members participated because a final order was previously issued. Ms. Blakeman represented the Department and presented the case to the Board. The board entered into discussion. Mr. Sante moved, seconded by Mr. Boyd, to grant an extension until June 1, The motion passed without dissent. Action Taken: Request granted. Item (21) 15) Hall, Deborah M Respondent was not present and not represented by counsel. All members participated because a final order was previously issued. Ms. Blakeman represented the Department and presented the case to the Board. The board entered into discussion. Ms. Herndon moved, seconded by Mr. Sante, to deny an extension until June 1, The motion passed without dissent. Action Taken: Request denied. Item (22) Nowicki, F. J. Withdrawn Item (23) Perez, Salvador Oscar Withdrawn Item (24) Sawhill, Phillip Respondent was not present and not represented by counsel. Ms. Oreto and Mr. Sante were recused due to Mr. Cheneler presented the case to the Board. The Board granted the waiver hearing and entered into discussion. Mr. Simmons moved, Mr. Pechillo seconded, to adopt the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law as outlined in - 7 -

8 the Administrative Complaint; the motion passed without dissent. Mr. Mr. Pechillo moved and Mr. Boyd seconded, a motion passed without dissent to impose the following sanctions: Penalty imposed: $ costs; must appear before the Board not later than the April 2013 meeting. Violation: Section (4), Florida Statutes, by failing to comply with Section , Florida Statutes, by having failed to provide a work file. Item (25) White, Kymberly Respondent was not present but was represented by counsel, Tracy Henry. Ms. Oreto and Ms. Herndon were recused due to participation on probable cause panel. Ms. Hays represented the Department and presented the case to the Board. The Board entered into discussion. Mr. Boyd moved; seconded by Mr. Ketcham to accept the Stipulation. The motion passed without dissention. Penalty imposed: $ fine; $ costs; 90-day suspension; 30 hours of education; 24 months probation. Violation: Florida Statutes (15) by failing to exercise reasonable diligence in developing and preparing her report; Section , Florida Statutes, by providing a re-created workfile which lacked the contract engaging her services; Section (4), Florida Statutes, and Rule 61J (2004), Florida Administrative Code, by failing to use a proper licensing designation adjacent to or immediately above the license number on the signature page of the Report; Section (2006), Florida Statutes, by failing to furnish in writing the name of the business from which she operated. DOAH Recommended Order with Exceptions Item (26) ; ; ; Truhan, Richard Patrick Respondent was present with counsel, Tom Sommerville. Ms. Herndon was recused due to participation on probable cause panel. Ms. Arzillo represented the Department and presented the case to the Board. Mr. Sante moved, Mr. Rogers, seconded, to adopt the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law. The motion carried without dissent. The Board considered the Recommended Order of the Administrative law Judge and the Exceptions presented by the department. Referencing Paragraph 13 as the basis for the increase in fine, Mr. Sante moved, Mr. Boyd seconded, motion passed with two dissenting votes to impose the following sanctions: Penalty: $4, fine; $1, costs; 90 day suspension; attend one 2-day FREAB meeting; 18 month probation. General Session Rules Report Counsel Flury provided the Board with a rules report and status updates, noting that prior changes to Rules 61J and Rule 61J will become effective soon

9 Rule Discussion Rule 61J Fees Mr. Flury explained that JAPC objected to the fee contained in Rule 61J (14), although previous changes to Rule 61J were adopted. The Board reviewed and discussed the langage of the subsection. Mr. Sante moved; seconded by Mr. Rogers, to strike the existing language of subsection (14). Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Flury asked the Board to consider the Statement of Estimated Regulatory Costs. Will the the change to the rule have an economic impact on small business? After consideration and discussion, Mr. Rogers moved; seconded, to find there will be no economic impact to small business. The motion carried unanimously. During the review of Rule 61J Fees, Mr. Sante asked that Subsection (9) be reviewd and discussed for a possible fee increase as the existing fee is very outdated. The Board heard comment from the audience regarding upcoming changes to rules. Board Business Appraisal Subcommittee 2013 Field Review Ms. Watkins reported the department has received the Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC) notification letter advising of the upcoming Field Review. The ASC will visit on January 28, 2013 throught February 5, The ASC has placed Florida on a one-year review schedule based upon the outcome of the 2011 field review. Ms. Watkins explained some of the details of the review for new members. AQB Personal Property Criteria Information Director Watkins provided the information to the Board, noting the deadline for any personal comment from the Board or public in attendance is December 31, Director s Comments Director Watkins commented on the following topics: The development of the electronic agenda is moving along and the Board will be moving to laptops and the electronic agenda with the February 2013 meeting. The department held the first ever Financial Crimes Symposium on October 26, It was the first ever Fraud Symposium and speakers included Robert O Neill, U. S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida; Fernando Ramos, Assistant Special Agent with HUD, and other notable speakers. It was very a very successful endeavor. More information will be posted on the website at The Director thanked the Division Staff for their support in the creation of the meeting. Typically the Closing Order for cases heard at the probable cause meetings are sent to the chair of each of the panels. The process takes an extended period of time to receive the orders back through the mail. The process creates a delay in the actual closing of the cases in our database. In an effort to allow the cases to be closed more quickly, Ms. Watkins asked the Board to grant her signatory authority for the months of December 2012 and January 2013 only

10 Mr. Rogers moved; Mr. Sante seconded, to delegate to Ms. Watkins the signatory authority for closing orders for the months of December 2012 and January Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. The Appraisal Foundation has recently distributed several bulletins containing information on various topics: o The newest version of The Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria and Interpretations of the Criteria booklets are being provided to the Board members. The new criteria for 2015 will have a big impact on the appraisal program. o Personal Property Appraiser Qualifications o AQB 2 nd Exposure Draft for the Supervisory Appraiser and Trainee Aprpaiser Course Objectives o USPAP Q & A o Chair Oreto explained to the audience that when the Boards under the Appraisal Foundation publish notices about Exposure Drafts, they welcome comments from the members of the appraisal industry. Any and all comments are reviewed by the members of the individual boards and discussed as part of the development process. Chair s Comments The Chair addressed several topics as follows: Special Probable Cause Panels when applicable The Chair explained the intent of setting special probable cause panels. The Board discussed the process of scheduling probable cause panels and the need to continue the process until June 1, 2013, when the need will be re-evaluated. AARO Report Ms. Oreto thanked Director Watkins for the ability to travel to the meeting and sit as a Presenting Panel Member for the conference. She provided a report on the discussion of items at the conference. Topics included: o Fingerprinting and background checks for states that do not currently have the process in place. The impact of increased volume for fingerprinting companies and the additional fees that will be paid by applicants. Could the Appraisal Subcommittee maintain a national database of such information to be used by state regulators? o Financial Grants from the Appraisal Subcommitee Questions were presented to clarify how the program will work o Financial demands on State regulatory agencies created by continuing changes to the qualifying criteria o Reciprocity monitoring of who is applying and what criteria applies to each applicant o Declining number of appraisers coming into the profession o The Appraisal Subcommittee has the ability to defer or remove impending changes to criteria that make it difficult to bring new members into the appraisal industry o Re-elected as an Alternate Board Member for 2013 Reviews and Out-of-State Reviews Newsletter The newsletter is in the process of being completed for publication in early Member Herndon complimented the prosecuting attorneys on the work they completed this past year and commended Ms. Arzillo on the success of the DOAH hearing that was on the Legal Agenda. Ms. Herndon asked the department to consider hiring an appraiser to facillitate investigations on more difficult

11 cases and triage the completed investigation files prior to the probable cause panel to identify those cases that can be closed by the panel after their review. Director Watkins reported that the department is in the process of adding more attorneys and legal support staff to address the incoming complaints. She said there has been much discussion and there will be more discussion about the topic in months to come. Ms. Ridenauer thanked the Staff at the Division of Real Estate for all their hard work to support the Board during the absence of herself and Ms. Duda during the year. The Board heard comments from former Board Chair Frank Gregoire about the continuing changes required at the federal level and the financial burden the regulatory program places on State regulatory agencies. Recess Noting that the remaining business agenda will be continued on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 8:30 a.m., the Chair recessed the meeting at approximately 4:50 p.m. Tuesday, December 4, 2012 Chair Fran Oreto reconvened the meeting of the Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board at approximately 8:45 a.m. in Orlando, Florida, on this 4 th day of December The following Board members were in attendance: Chair Evalyn Fran Oreto, Vice-Chair Joni Herndon, Members Michael Rogers, Christopher Sante, Rob Boyd, Roy Pechillo, Clay Ketcham, Tamara McKee and Matthew Simmons. Michael Flury, Assistant Attorney General, appeared as counsel for the Board. Director Watkins declared a quorum present. Division staff present at the meeting: Juana Watkins, Director; Denise Johnson, Deputy Director; Allison McDonald, Deputy Chief Attorney; John Parvin, Assistant General Counsel; Susan Bailey, Administrative Assistant; Jo Ellen Peacock, Education Coordinator; Sissy Duda, Jennie Schwartz, Government Analysts I; Beverly Ridenauer, Government Analyst II. American Court Reporting, Inc. ( ) provided court reporter services. FREAB Petitions VW William Terry Hanes Certified General Appraiser Mr. Hanes was not present at the meeting and was represented by counsel, Steven W. Johnson. Following discussion and upon motion by Mr. Sante, with second by Mr. Pechillo, the Board voted unanimously to deny the Petition. General Session continued Summary of Applicants Ms. Watkins presented the Summary of Applicants; the Board s decisions are as follows:

12 Experience: Application # Roderick B. Anderson, Tampa, FL Certified General Appraiser Applicant Roderick B. Anderson was present at the meeting. Mr. Rogers moved and Mr. Sante seconded a motion to approve the application for registered certified general appraiser. Upon vote, the motion carried with one dissenting vote and one abstention. New Applicants Application #427 Ken Silver, Premier Appraisal Services of Tallahassee, LLC, Tallahassee, FL AMC Registration The Board reviewed the background of applicant Ken Silver, who was present at the meeting. Following discussion and upon motion by Mr. Sante, with second by Ms. McKee, the Board voted unanimously to approve the background of Mr. Silver and the application of Premier Appraisal Services of Tallahassee, LLC. Rules Discussion Rule 61J Mr. Flury presented proposed language for modifying Rule 61J for the Board s review and discussion. Following discussion of the proposed language, Mr. Rogers moved, with second by Mr. Sante, a motion to approve the amended language as proposed for Rule 61J Supervision and Training of Registered Trainee Appraisers. The motion carried with two dissenting votes. Rule 61J Standards of Professional Practice for Appraisal Management Companies; Development and Communications of Real Estate Appraisals Mr. Flury provided the proposed text of new rule 61J as it was developed at the October 31, 2012 Rule Workshop. The Board discussed the proposed language at length. Following discussion Mr. Flury asked the Board to consider the regulatory costs of the rule. Chair Oreto asked to have review appraisers included in the discussion of the rule. Members Ketcham and Rogers asked that commercial appraisers be involved in the process, as well. A teleconference workshop date will be set up to continue developing the language of the rule. The draft language will be brought back on the February 2013 agenda for further discussion. During the discussion of Rule 61J the topic of reviews of appraisal reports by out-of-state reviewers and their impact to Florida appraisers was initiated. The Board asked that this topic be addressed at the April 2013 meeting. Chair Oreto will work with Board Counsel Flury to prepare for an April discussion. Board Business Licensee Count Report Director Watkins reported to the Board on the numbers of appraiser licensees and answered questions about the impact of the last renewal period which ended on November 30,

13 Administrative Matters Ms. Watkins presented an application for a continuing education course for review and consideration by the Board. 1. Environmental Hazards Impact on Value Distance Education New Course Francis X. Finigan, Application No There were no appearances in support of the new course. The Board entered into discussion. Member Sante moved to reject the application because the end of course exam is not sufficiently difficult. Ms. Herndon seconded; the motion carried without dissent. Correspondence Director Watkins presented correspondence from Daniel Hafner regarding the use of past experience. The Board reviewed and discussed. Following discussion the Board asked Staff to write a response letter to Mr. Hafner explaining the outcome of the discussion. Public Comment The Board heard comment from the public. Adjournment There being no other business, Mr. Rogers moved; Mr. Boyd seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The Chair adjourned the meeting at approximately 3:10 p. m. The next meeting of the Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board will held on February 4 & 5, 2013 in Orlando. ATTEST: Evalyn F. Oreto, Chair Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board Juana Watkins, Executive Director Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board