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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 24th, 2007 at 9:00 a.m

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

MINUTES APPROVED: 10-29-07

MEMBERS PRESENT

John H. Cook, Vice-President, Professional Member

Margaret Bonarigo, Professional Member Veronica Hopkins, Public Member Kathryn Lord, Professional Member Marc T. Rubio, Professional Member

DIVISION STAFF/DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL PRESENT Board of Cosmetology and Barbering Minutes – 09/24/2007 Page 2

Allison Reardon, Deputy Attorney General

Eileen Kelly, Deputy Attorney General

Peggy A. Foreit, Administrative Specialist II

MEMBERS ABSENT

Marina T. Pini, President, Professional Member Madelyn Nellius, Secretary, Public Member Brenda Porter, Professional Member Richard Shultie, Jr., Professional Member

CALL TO ORDER

Mr. Cook called the meeting to order at 9:20 a.m. Board of Cosmetology and Barbering Minutes – 09/24/2007 Page 3

REVIEW OF MINUTES

The board reviewed the minutes of the July 30th, 2007 Board Meeting. Ms. Hopkins made a motion to approve the meeting minutes with the amended changes, seconded by Mr. Rubio. The motion was unanimously carried. Board of Cosmetology and Barbering Minutes – 09/24/2007 Page 4 Board of Cosmetology and Barbering Minutes – 09/24/2007 Page 5

INTRODUCTION

Ms. Reardon introduced Eileen Kelly as the Deputy Attorney General for the board. Ms. Kelly replaces Abby Adams.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Draft of Statutory Changes

Review Draft of the Proposed Changes to the Stature

Ms. Reardon stated to the board Eileen Kelly will be working the final changes to the statute and presenting a draft copy at the next meeting.

Conferences

Update on the National Interstate Cosmetology Council

Ms. Kathryn Lord attended the National Interstate Cosmetology Council Meeting in August on behalf of the board. Ms. Lord felt that she learned a great deal about what other states are legislating and proposing during the next legislative session in their states. Ms. Lord stated that a member of the board should plan to attend this conference yearly.

Foreign Credentialing

A motion was made by Mr. Rubio, seconded by Ms. Hopkins to allow the International Educational Research Foundation to serve as the official foreign credentialing group for the DE Board of Cosmetology and Barbering. The motion was unanimously carried.

Letter from James O. Todd

Mr. James O. Todd, a DE Licensed Barber, asked the board to review the issue of chemical relaxing being part of the examination criteria for the DE NIC Barber Examination. Mr. Todd was sent a letter stating that the board could not alter the examination during this 2008 year. Mr. Todd was also informed in the letter that at a later examination review by the board, the chemical relaxer issue would be reviewed for continued inclusion or initial exclusion from the examination.

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Review of Reciprocity Applications

A motion was made by Mr. Cook, seconded by Ms. Hopkins to approve the following list of applications for licensure by reciprocity: Gastonia L. Anderson, Amber N. Doerflein, Jennifer M. Dugger, Carole Fort, Renee J. Wingo-Hall, Jessica Lynn Jones Vivianna Jyen Nguyen, Han T. Bui, Victoria Duongk, Ngoc Y. Le, Quyen A. Lam, Johnny T. Nguyen, Bih Phuong Thi Nguyen, Bao H. Pham, Mike M. Quach, Tonya R. Knight and Lisa Hall. The motion was unanimously carried.

A motion was made by Mr. Cook, seconded by Ms. Hopkins to remove the name of Trang D. Nguyen from the agenda as his folder had been withdrawn as not complete for review at the board meeting. The motion was unanimously carried.

A motion was made by Mr. Cook, seconded by Ms. Hopkins to table the application of Paula Mathews until she provided proof of one years work experience. The motion was unanimously carried.

A motion was made by Mr. Cook, seconded by Ms. Hopkins to propose to deny the application of Tammy Ngo for failure to provide the board proof of work experience in a timely manner. The motion was unanimously carried.

Review of Salon Applications

A motion was made by Mr. Cook, seconded by Ms. Hopkins to approve the following list of applications for shop licensure: A Sweet Re-Treat, Bronzage West Salon, Christiana Dental Spa, Colorstik, Elegant Nails, Elegant Styles, J’s Barber Shop, Jenny’s Nails, New Face in Town, Paradise Beauty Salon, LLC, Supercuts #80713 and Top Nail. The motion was unanimously carried.

A motion was made by Mr. Cook, seconded by Ms. Hopkins to table the following list of applications for submission of a floor plan which illustrated a separate hand sink: A Personal Touch, Beauty Plus, Kat’s Salon, Nettie’s Multicultural Designs, Paradise Day Spa & Salon, LLC, Pure Bliss Salon and Spa, LLC, and Royal Scissors. The motion was unanimously carried.

A motion was made by Mr. Cook, seconded by Ms. Hopkins approve Shade of Beauty pending receipt of a copy of their Division of Revenue Business License. The motion was unanimously carried. Board of Cosmetology and Barbering Minutes – 09/24/2007 Page 7

Reinstatement of Licenses

A motion was made by Mr. Cook, seconded by Mr. Rubio to approve the following list of applications for reinstatement: Rene Kopinke-Parker and Tonya Odongkara. The motion was unanimously carried.

Approval to Take Exam

A motion was made by Mr. Cook, seconded by Mr. Lord to approve the ADA Requests of Michael T. Irwin and Mastoora Nisar to sit for the examination with additional time and a reader. The motion was unanimously carried.

Final Denial

A motion was made by Mr. Cook, seconded by Ms. Lord to make final denial of the applications for Tien T. Truong and Wendy Su. Neither applicant has submitted to the board in the required time allotted by the Administrative Procedures Act a request for a propose to deny hearing. The motion was unanimously carried.

Board Orders

Board members signed the Final Board Order for Paul W. Brown. Board of Cosmetology and Barbering Minutes – 09/24/2007 Page 8

Complaints Assigned

Complaint# 08-10-07 has been sent to the Attorney General’s Office for disposition. Complaint# 08-11-07 has been assigned to Brenda Porter. Complaint# 08-12-07 has been assigned to Kathyrn Lord.

Complaints Closed

Complaint# 08-09-07 has been closed in Justice of the Peace Court.

Other Business Before the Board

Public Comment

Jerry Thibodeau asked the board to expedite the legislation to address the issue of the Cosmetology Instructors being able to teach the Barber Instructors. Ms. Reardon stated the proposed legislation addressed this issue.

Mr. Hollis Anglin, Dawn Training Centre, stated that he would like a copy of the proposed legislation so that he could attend the rules and regulations meeting on 10/15. A copy of the legislation was provided to Mr. Anglin.

Ms. Brenda Pressley stated that she was appreciative that the board had addressed that more than 25 hours in classroom instruction was needed for Nail Technician Instructors. Board of Cosmetology and Barbering Minutes – 09/24/2007 Page 9 Board of Cosmetology and Barbering Minutes – 09/24/2007 Page 10 Board of Cosmetology and Barbering Minutes – 09/24/2007 Page 11 Board of Cosmetology and Barbering Minutes – 09/24/2007 Page 12

Next Scheduled Meeting

The next meeting will be held on Monday, October 29th, 2007 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 – 09/24/2007 Page 13

Adjournment

There being no further business, Ms. Hopkins made a motion seconded by Mr. Cook to adjourn the meeting. The motion was unanimously carried. The meeting adjourned at

12:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Margaret A. Foreit

Margaret A. Foreit Administrative Specialist III