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CANNON BUILDING STATE OF DELAWARE TELEPHONE: (302) 744-4500 861 SILVER LAKE BLVD., SUITE 203 DEPARTMENT OF STATE FAX: (302) 739-2711 DOVER, DELAWARE 19904-2467 WEBSITE: WWW.DPR.DELAWARE.GOV DIVISION OF PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES: Board of Cosmetology and Barbering

MEETING DATE AND TIME: Monday, September 25, 2006 at 9:00 a.m

PLACE: 861 Silver Lake Boulevard, Dover, Delaware Conference Room A, Second floor of the Cannon Building

MINUTES APPROVED: 10/30/2006

MEMBERS PRESENT

Marina Civarelli, President, Professional Member

John Cook, Vice President, Professional Member

Veronica Hopkins, Secretary, Public Member

Margaret L. Bonargio, Professional Member

Brenda Porter, Professional Member

DIVISION STAFF/DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL PRESENT

Abby Adams, Deputy Attorney General James Collins, Director, Division of Professional Regulation Peggy A. Foreit, Administrative Specialist II

MEMBERS ABSENT Board of Cosmetology and Barbering Minutes – 09/25/2006 Page 2

Madelyn M. Nellius, Public Member

Richard Shultie, Professional Member

ALSO PRESENT

Miriam Harris

CALL TO ORDER

Ms. Civarelli called the meeting to order at 9:16 a.m. Board of Cosmetology and Barbering Minutes – 09/25/2006 Page 3 Board of Cosmetology and Barbering Minutes – 09/25/2006 Page 4

REVIEW OF MINUTES

The board reviewed the minutes of the July 24th, 2006 Board Meeting with the amended changes. Ms. Hopkins made a motion to approve the meeting minutes with the proposed changes, seconded by Mr. Cook. The motion was unanimously carried. Board of Cosmetology and Barbering Minutes – 09/25/2006 Page 5

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Update on the Cosmetology 2006 Renewal

Peggy Foreit stated to the Board that the Board Office distributed the post card for renewal to all cosmetologists the second week of August. Cosmetologists can renew their licensure on line at this time and any one requesting a paper renewal may contact the Division using the hotline number (302) 739-4528.

Updates from the NIC Conference

Ms. Foreit distributed NIC 2006 Conference materials to the board. Ms. Foreit stated that the conference was very beneficial for the exchanging of procedures and information with other states. She recommended that board members plan to attend the conference in August, 2007. Marina Civarelli and John Cook expressed interest in attending the conference.

NEW BUSINESS

Review of Reciprocity Applications

A motion was made by Ms. Civarelli, seconded by Mr. Cook to remove the name of Joanne Freeman from the agenda. The motion was unanimously carried. Ms. Freeman had previously been approved at the June 25th, 2006 meeting.

A motion was made by Ms. Civarelli, seconded by Mr. Cook to approve the applications listed for licensure: Nicole S. Astleford, Brenda A. Baker, Alexis H. Bertrando; Katherine Brown; April Byrd; Hanh Thi Doan; Erik Thanh Duong; David T. Fooks; Bach Yen Thi Huynh; Jason Liverman; Jacqueline Menardy; Duc M. Ngo; Phuong Thi Nguyen; Brandon Mai Phan; Rene Paul Provost; Bernard E. Somers; Diane Talarico; Hanh Thy Tran; and Phuong T. Tu. The motion was unanimously carried.

A motion was made by Ms. Civarelli, seconded by Mr. Cook to table the application of Tuyen Kim Tran until verification of work history was received. The motion was unanimously carried.

Review of Salon Applications

A motion was made by Mr. Cook, seconded by Ms. Hopkins to approve the applications listed for licensure: Fastanz; Briana Milan’s Salon and Spa; Janaid’s Salon; La Petite Salon; Board of Cosmetology and Barbering Minutes – 09/25/2006 Page 6

Millennium Cuts; Nail Perfections; Nueva Imagen Hair Salon; Salon 986; Scizzors; Spa by the Sea; Top Nails One; Tracey’s Nails. The motion was unanimously carried.

A motion was made by Mr. Cook, seconded by Ms. Hopkins to table the applications listed for the required documentation: Lookin Good for an enhanced floor plan; Something Unique for a copy of the Division of Revenue Business license; and VIP Nail and Tan for an enhanced floor plan. The motion was unanimously carried.

Reinstatement of Licensure

A motion was made by Mr. Cook, seconded by Ms. Bonargio to approve the following licensees for reinstatement: Claudine King and Millicent Sanchez. The motion was unanimously carried.

Approval of Examination

A motion was made by Mr. Cook, seconded by Ms. Hopkins to table the application of Nuzhat S. Abbasi for failure to provide a notarized school transcript or a letter on school letterhead indicating the dates of attendance for cosmetology classes. The motion was unanimously carried.

Complaints Assigned

The following complaints had been assigned during the month: Complaint# 08-08-06 to John Cook; Complaint# 08-09-06 to Brenda Porter; and Complaint# 08-11-06 to Margaret Bonargio. Ms. Porter informed the board that complaint# 08-09-06 was closed and sent to theeputy Attorney General Office. Mr. Cook informed the Board that complaint# 08-08-06 was closed and Ms. Bonargio informed the Board also that complaint# 08-11-06 had been closed.

Consent Agreement

A copy of the consent agreement for Complaint# 08-04-06 was provided to the Board for the approval of a Letter of Reprimand. A motion was made by Ms. Hopkins, seconded by Ms. Bonargio to approve the consent agreement for a letter for reprimand. The motion was unanimously carried. Board of Cosmetology and Barbering Minutes – 09/25/2006 Page 7

Other Business before the Board Board of Cosmetology and Barbering Minutes – 09/25/2006 Page 8

Mr. Collins addressed the letter written by Ms. Civarelli asking for the Board members to conduct inspections of shops for unlicensed practice, unsanitary conditions and other violations of the chapter. Mr. Collins informed the Board that this obligation fell under the Division of Professional Investigation, specifically the investigative unit. Ms. Adams informed the Board members that individuals reporting to them violations of the chapter should be directed to the Board Office. Ms. Adams stressed that Board members should not offer to discuss any issues of this nature with complainants as they may at a later date have to recuse themselves from any hearings that may come before the Board for disciplinary actions.

The Board asked if licenses could be color coded to reflect different professions. Ms. Foreit will check with the Division Director to ask if this can be done and report back at the October meeting. Board of Cosmetology and Barbering Minutes – 09/25/2006 Page 9

Public Comment

Ms. Harris asked if the Board had acted on the statutory changes required for Cosmetology Instructors to teach barbering. Ms. Adams stated that a draft of the proposed changes to the statute would be provided to the Board at the October meeting. Ms. Adams explained the steps required to change the statute. Board of Cosmetology and Barbering Minutes – 09/25/2006 Page 10

Next Scheduled Meeting

The next meeting will be held on Monday, October 30, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. in Conference Room A, second floor of the Cannon Building, 861 Silver Lake Boulevard, Dover, Delaware. Board of Cosmetology and Barbering Minutes – 09/25/2006 Page 11

Adjournment

There being no further business, Ms. Bonargio made a motion, seconded by Ms. Hopkins to adjourn the meeting. The motion was unanimously carried. The meeting adjourned at 11:15 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Peggy A. Foreit Administrative Specialist II