The regular meeting of the Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors was held at the Riffe Center located in Columbus. President Ross C. DeJohn called the meeting to order at 1:10 P.M. and he asked for a moment of silence in remembrance of the events of the past week. Other Board members present were: Virginia S. Cheney, John J. Hadley, Pernel Jones, Sr., David B. Tobias, Kurtis A. Tunnell, and Ronald G. Van Atta. Also present were: Mollie Martin, Assistant Attorney General, Frank J. Savage, Inspector, Charles H. Wisby, Inspector, and Ann Cunningham, Executive Director.

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On a motion by Mr. Hadley, seconded by Mr. Van Atta, the minutes of the August 14-15, 2001 meeting were approved as amended. Ayes: 6. Nays: 0. Motion approved.

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Inspectors Savage and Wisby along with Ms. Cunningham will attend the Ohio Embalmers Association Fall Seminar to be held in Columbus on October 3, 2001.

Mr. DeJohn and Inspector Savage represented the Board at the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science on August 29, 2001. Mr. DeJohn will be reimbursed for travel expenses and paid per diem. The PIMS moved their next seminar from November to December 12, 2001. Mr. DeJohn and Inspector Savage will represent the Board.

Ms. Martin, Inspector Wisby, and Ms. Cunningham attended the Ohio Funeral Directors continuing education program on August 23, 2001. Board members were given a copy of the presentation on the Federal Trade Commission.

Board members received a copy of the obituary for Ralph Waldo Blye. Mr. Blye was a member of the Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors from 1972 through 1977.

Board members were reminded that they have reservations at the Doubletree Suites Hotel for calendar year 2002, and the Board office is awaiting confirmation numbers.

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The Board was informed that the staff attended a demonstration of a software program produced by CAVU, and under consideration by the state licensing boards.

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The Board reviewed a draft of specifications for a third party administrator of continuing education. The draft was amended, and the specification will be discussed with OFDA on September 26, 2001.

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The Board reviewed Issue 8 of the Special Report for Regulators from the Loewen Group International, Inc.

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On a motion by Mr. Hadley, seconded by Mrs. Cheney, the Board approved the following applications for funeral home license. Ayes: 7. Nays: 0. Motion approved.

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On a motion by Mr. Hadley, seconded by Mr. Jones, the Board tabled the application for funeral home license entitled Kinsey Funeral Home. Ayes: 7. Nays: 0. Motion approved.

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On a motion by Mr. Van Atta, seconded by Mr. Hadley, the Board approved the following applications for funeral home license pending receipt of the occupancy permit and final inspection by the Board. Ayes: 6. Nays: 1. Motion approved.

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The Board reviewed the following list of funeral homes that submitted an amendment to change the manager during the month of August 2001.

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The Board reviewed the following list of funeral homes that submitted an amendment to change the funeral director actually in charge of and ultimately responsible for the funeral home during the month of August 2001.

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The Board reviewed the following list of funeral homes that closed because of cessation of business, a new owner, or new location during the month of August 2001.

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On a motion by Mr. Hadley, seconded by Mr. Jones, the Board approved the following individuals who having met the licensure requirements, and pending receipt of the initial fees, were issued an embalmer and a funeral director license number.

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The Board reviewed a list of individuals that were issued registration numbers during the month of August 2001.

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The Board reviewed a list of individuals that certified apprenticeships during the month of August 2001.

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The Board was informed that the Board office received and processed the following reports during the month of August 2001.

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The Board reviewed various news articles relative to the profession of funeral service.

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The Board reviewed a proposal submitted by David J. Benke, Mortuary Standards Supervisor for the State of Minnesota concerning reciprocity. All licensees from the states covered by the reciprocal agreement would have the ability to move between states without having to address the current educational and examination concerns, which typically prohibit such mobility. The Secretary was instructed to inform Mr. Benke that Board is interested in an agreement, but not as proposed.

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The Board was informed that the Department of Administrative(DAS) eliminated the Computer Resource Center located in the Riffe Center. This action will have a dramatic negative impact on all licensing boards. The Boards are communicating with DAS to resolve the situation.

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On a motion by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Van Atta, to send Mr. Hadley to represent the Board at the Ohio Funeral Directors Association Apprentice Seminar on October 3, 2001. Ayes: 7. Nays: 0. Motion approved.

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The Board reviewed a Report on the Review of the Goals and Objective of Funeral Service Education in the Province of Ontario.

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Thomas Liewer, a reciprocal applicant from Nebraska, appeared before the Board to interview for a reciprocal license. On a motion by Mr. Hadley, seconded by Mr. Jones, the Board approved Mr. Liewer's application. Ayes: 7. Nays: 0. Motion approved.

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Inspector Wisby reported that he drove 3,100 miles in the counties of Auglaize, Clark, Hamilton, Logan, Miami, and Montgomery. He made 21 inspections, 7 investigations, found no violations, and monitored no apprentices. Inspector Wisby attended the OFDA continuing education program on August 23, 2001.

Inspector Savage reported that he drove 1,601 miles in the counties of Carroll, Coshocton, Cuyahoga, Jefferson, Lake, Mahoning, Morrow, Stark, Summit, Tuscarawas, and Washington. He made 47 inspections, 8 investigations, found one violations, and monitored one apprentice. Inspector Savage represented the Board at the PIMS seminar on August 29, 2001, along with Mr. DeJohn.

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On a motion by Mr. Hadley, seconded by Mr. Tunnell, the Board went into executive session pursuant to Section 121.22(G)(1) of the Revised Code, to consider complaints and possible disciplinary action against licensees, and Section 121.22(G)(3) of the Revised Code to conference with the Board's counsel to consider pending litigation. Roll call vote: Cheney, Aye; DeJohn, Aye; Hadley, Aye; Jones, Aye; Tobias, Aye; Tunnell, Aye; Van Atta, Aye.

On a motion by Mr. Hadley, seconded by Mr. Van Atta, the Board came out of executive session. Roll call vote: Cheney, Aye; DeJohn, Aye; Hadley, Aye; Jones, Aye; Tobias, Aye; Tunnell, Aye; Van Atta, Aye.

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On a motion by Mr. Tobias, seconded by Mrs. Cheney, the Board voted to close four investigatory files. Roll call vote Cheney, Aye; DeJohn, Aye; Hadley, Aye; Jones, Aye; Tobias, Aye; Tunnell, Aye; Van Atta, Aye.

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The Board reviewed the August Monthly Transaction Register, the voucher journal for August, and the revenue journal for August. The Board discussed the probability of budget cuts in the near future due to the decrease in state revenue.

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On a motion by Mr. Tobias, seconded by Mr. Hadley, the Board recessed at 3:06 P.M.

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The Board reconvened at 8:05 A.M. at in the Board office. Present were: Virginia S. Cheney, Ross C. DeJohn, John J. Hadley, Pernel Jones, Sr., David B. Tobias, Kurtis A. Tunnell, Ronald G. Van Atta, Frank J. Savage, Charles H. Wisby, and Ann Cunningham, and guest, Barbara Hadley.

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Motion by Mr. Tunnell, seconded by Mr. Hadley, to bring off the table an application for the continuing education program entitled, "Growing to Become a More Effective Aftercare Provider." Ayes: 7. Nays: O. Motion approved.

With the assistance of Alpheratta Small, the Board reviewed applications for continuing education. On a motion by Mr. Hadley, seconded by Mr. Tunnell, the Board approved, and where indicated denied, the following continuing education programs. Ayes: 7. Nays: 0. Motion approved.

On a motion by Mr. Hadley, seconded by Mr. Jones, the Board approved, and where indicated denied, the following continuing education programs. Ayes: 7. Nays: 0. Motion approved.

On a motion by Mr. Hadley, seconded by Mr. Tobias, the Board approved, and where indicated denied, the following continuing education programs. Ayes: 7. Nays: 0. Motion approved.

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On a motion by Mr. Hadley, seconded by Mrs. Cheney, the Board approved the following exemptions and waivers. Ayes: 7. Nays: 0. Motion approved.

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On a motion by Mr. Van Atta, seconded by Mr. Jones, the Board meeting adjourned at 8:23 A.M. Ayes: 7. Nays: 0. Motion approved.