Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors

Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors Minutes of the Meeting Monday, March 19, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. The Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors met on March 19, 2012, in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act and Open Meeting Act. The meeting was held at 101 NE 51 st Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Advance notice of this regularly scheduled meeting was transmitted to the Oklahoma Secretary of State November 15, 2011, and posted on the OBLADC website on March 16, 2012. The notice and agenda were posted in prominent public view on the front doors of the Oklahoma Medical Board building located at 101 NE 51 st St., Oklahoma City, OK on March 16, 2012 at 9:00 am. Members present were: Patti Pojezny Keith Killian Robert Stevens Rhonda Cochran Mr. Stevens asked the board and everyone present to introduce themselves. Others present were: Richard D. Pierson, Executive Director, Cheryl Waite, Administrative Assistant, Mark Attanasi ODAPCA, Sandra Balzer, AAG, Libby Scott, AAG, Irma Ponce, Sylvester Atakpo, John Robinson, Jeanne Fair, Robert Wagner, Kristjan Verlin Yenzer, Femi Somade, Jennifer Bruner, Jeff Smith, Matt Ney, Angela Hilda Njenne, Susan Glaspey, Brittany Canover, Sharla Howell, Daniel Gamino, Keith Morton, Vanessa Moyer, Steve Ray, Jill Haskel, LaJoy Flow Minutes of the January 23, 2012 meeting were reviewed. Ms. Cochran made a motion to approve the minutes. Dr. Killian seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and recorded as follows: Complaint #166-1110 - Ms. Balzer presented a proposed Consent order with Kristjan Verlin Yenzer for complaint of unprofessional conduct. Dr. Killian made a motion to accept the consent order as presented. Ms. Pojezny seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and 909 Ms. Lepak & Mr. Patterson entered the boardroom 1

Femi Somade appeared before the board to discuss compliance review of his consent order. Mr. Somade & his supervisor, Patty Gail Patten each gave a report. Mr. Patterson made a motion that Mr. Somade is in compliance with the consent order and he should continue on, until his next personal appearance before the board which will be September 2012. Dr. Killian seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and Sylvester Atakpo appeared before the board to discuss compliance with consent order. Ms. Pojezny made a motion that Mr. Atakpo has satisfied the terms of his order and may continue in the LADC process. Dr. Killian seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and recorded as follows: Irma Ponce appeared with Daniel Gamino, her attorney to discuss the terms of her consent order with the Board. Mr. Patterson made a motion to allow Ms. Ponce to go back to 4 hours of Supervision per month and change visits to the board to 2X per year until she passes the exam. Ms Cochran seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and John Kujuan Robinson, LADC under supervision appeared before the board to discuss his compliance with agreement. Dr. Killian made a motion to find Mr. Robinsons in compliance and allow him to continue in LADC process. Ms. Pojezny seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and Robert Stevens - Abstain Complaint #215-1211 was presented to the board. Mr. Patterson made a motion to find probable cause with this complaint. Dr. Killian seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and 2

Complaint #217-0112 was presented for review. Dr. Killian made a motion to find probable cause with this complaint. Ms. Pojezny seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and Complaint #220-0212 was presented for review. Ms. Cochran made a motion to find probable cause with this complaint. Ms. Lepak seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and Donald Mbosowo, LADC applicant was not present. Ms. Pojezny made a motion to table. Ms. Lepak seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and Rhonda Cochran No Dr. Killian - No Robert Stevens - No Patti Pojezny - No Jane Lepak - No James Patterson - No Ms. Cochran made a motion to deny Mr. Mbosowo s application motion. A roll call vote was taken and Dr. Killian seconded the 3

Jeanne Fair, LADC applicant appeared before the board to discuss her application for LADC. Mr. Patterson made a motion to allow Ms. Fair to complete the testing process. A roll call vote was taken and Melissa Burns, LADC application was not present. Ms. Pojezny mad a motion to table until May meeting. Dr. Killian seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and recorded as follows: Rhonda Cochran Abstain James Patterson - No Steve Ray, III, appeared before the board to discuss his application for LADC where he answered NO to the felony question. Mr. Ray made a brief statement. Mr. Patterson made a motion to accept Mr. Ray s application with the following conditions: #1-3 additional hours of Ethics, #2 - agree to spend time with his Board approved supervisor working on documentation & ethics issues surrounding honesty #3 read through LADC Law & Rules & create a summary to reflect what he has learned from that review and present his report to the board in 6 months. Ms Lepak seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and Patti Pojezney - Alice Caldwell was not present to discuss her application for LADC. Ms. Pojezny made a motion to deny her application. Ms. Lepak seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and Rhonda Cochran Abstain 1028 Ms. Pojezny left the boardroom 1030 - Ms. Pojezny returned to the boardroom 4

Vanessa Moyer, CADC appeared before the board to discuss her application for LADC. The board suggested Ms. Moyer submit transcripts to the office for review. Theresa Hall, LADC applicant appeared before the board to request to appeal the board s denial of time extension. Ms. Pojezny made a motion for Ms. Hall to continue in the process, and complete and pass the oral exam by June 30, 2012. Ms. Lepak seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and Rhonda Cochran No Dr. Killian - Abstain Keith Morton appeared before the board to request reconsideration of void application. The board suggested Mr. Morton submit his transcripts to LADC office and review for content equivalent degree eligibility. Jill Hakel appeared before the board to request they allow her to re-apply for LADC due to extenuating circumstances. The board questioned Ms. Hakel as to whether or not she has been working as a LADC under supervision since her application was voided in 10/2011. The Board suggested Ms. Hakel submit transcripts to LADC office and review to see if she meets the requirements to re-apply. Grace Inyang appeared before the board to request they accept her application to re-apply for LADC. Mr. Patterson made a motion to allow Ms. Inyang until June 2012 to complete the testing process. Ms. Lepak seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and recorded as follows: Rory Gil Gerard appeared before the board to request they accept his degree as Content Equivalent for application for LADC. Ms. Cochran made a motion that Mr. Gerard needs to complete a Human Growth course at the Masters level. Ms. Pojezny seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and Jane Lepak - Abstain Patty Gail Patten asked to speak to the issue of candidates under supervision who are already in private practice. 5

1206 Break for lunch 1240 Return from lunch Khalilah Nichelson did not appear. No action was taken Mr. Pierson provided a request from Michael Woolridge to accept Federal Post Conviction Risk Assessment Training for LADC CEUs. Mr. Patterson made a motion to not accept training as presented for CEUs. Ms. Pojezny seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and recorded as follows: Mr. Pierson presented a request from Joy Shabandar Guinn to accept her request to reinstate her LADC. Ms. Pojezny made a motion to deny her request. Dr. Killian seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and Mr. Pierson & Ms. Balzer presented a request to create an informal disposition conference panel to handle some complaints. Mr. Patterson made a motion to allow Mr. Pierson & Ms. Balzer to create an informal disposition conference panel to handle some complaints. Ms. Lepak seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and Mr. Pierson presented his results regarding NAADAC Exam (or MAC). It is available in Spanish, but you must be certified or licensed to be eligible to take the exam. Mr. Pierson will continue to research. Mr. Pierson presented a request from Tanya Wheeler to accept her degree as content equivalent. Ms. Pojezny made a motion to not accept her degree as content equivalent. Mr. Patterson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and 6

Patti Pojezny - Jane Lepak - James Patterson - Mr. Pierson asked the board s permission to attend IC&RC Training. Mr. Patterson made a motion to allow Mr. Pierson to attend the training. Ms. Lepak seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and Mr. Pierson gave his Executive Director s report. Ms. Lepak made a motion to accept the following LADCs for Certification/Licensure: January 27, 2012 Oral Exam Results James Dewayne Mason LADC Copan February 3, 2012 Oral Exam Results Susan Perez CADC Oklahoma City Nicole Brown LADC Oklahoma City Emily Wood CADC Ardmore MARCH 9, 2012 RECIPROCATE FROM AR Kormah Badidoes Dorko MARCH 2, 2012 Oral Exam Results Teresa Calandro LADC Bethany Thai-An Truong LADC Oklahoma City Angie Hearod LADC McAlester Ms. Cochran seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and Mr. Pierson presented the FY 2013 Assistant Attorney General s Contract. Ms. Lepak made a motion to approve the AAG s contract for FY2013. Ms. Pojezny seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and Rhonda Cochran Absent 7

Dr. Killian - Robert Stevens - Patti Pojezny - Jane Lepak - James Patterson - 143 Ms. Cochran left the room 145 Ms. Cochran returned to the room & Mr. Stevens left the room 147 Mr. Stevens returned to the room Lyle Kelsey and Dela Kwety entered the boardroom to present the financial reports. Mr. Patterson made a motion to approve invoices from November 2011 thru January 2012. Ms. Pojezny seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and Mr. Patterson made a motion to approve invoices from June 2011 through January 2012 for payment. Ms. Lepak seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and Ms. Pojezny made a motion to accept the financial report as presented. Dr. Killian seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and Mr. Pierson has no new business at this time. Being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 213 8