IDAHO REAL ESTATE APPRAISER BOARD
Bureau of Occupational Licenses
1109 Main Street, Suite 220
Boise, ID 83702-5642
Board Meeting Minutes of 8/11/2008
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Rick Alan Bachmeier - Chair
Paul J. Morgan
Patricia Lentz
Kenneth W Nuhn
Jack R Van Wyk
BUREAU STAFF: Tana Cory, Bureau Chief
Dawn Hall, Deputy Bureau Chief
Budd Hetrick, Deputy Bureau Chief
Roger Hales, Administrative Attorney
James Stoll, Administrative Attorney
Mike Gilmore, Deputy Attorney General
Maria Brown, Technical Records Specialist
OTHERS PRESENT: Wendy Smathers
Joe Corlett
Meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM MDT by Rick Alan Bachmeier.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Board reviewed the 6/16/2008 minutes.
It was moved by Mr. Morgan to approve the 6/16/2008 minutes as written. Seconded by Ms. Lentz, motion carried.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Ms. Hall presented the financial report, which indicates a cash balance of $68,281.08 as of 7/31/2008.
CONTRACT RENEWAL
Ms. Hall presented the contract renewal for FY 2009.
It was moved by Ms. Lentz to approve the FY 2009 contract renewal and authorize the Board Chair to sign on behalf of the Board. Seconded by Mr. Morgan, motion carried.
INVESTIGATIVE REPORT
Mr. Hetrick presented the investigative report.
For Board Determination:
I-REA-2008-62 R was required to obtain 15 hours of CE and show proof of a 7 hour USPAP Update course. R did not respond to the CE Audit. Sent cert letter requesting response. CE documentation was subsequently received confirming compliance. IBOL recommends the Board authorize closure.
Case number 1-REA-2008-62: Following review, it was moved by Ms. Lentz to accept the Bureau’s recommendation for closure. Seconded by Mr. Morgan, motion carried.
I-REA-2008-81 R was required to obtain 15 hours of CE and show proof of a 7 hour USPAP Update course. R did not respond to the CE Audit. Documentation was subsequently received confirming compliance. IBOL recommends that Board authorize closure.
Case number 1-REA-2008-81: Following review, it was moved by Ms. Lentz to accept the Bureau’s recommendation for closure. Seconded by Mr. Morgan, motion carried.
I-REA-2008-86 R was required to obtain 15 hours of CE and show proof of a 7 hour USPAP Update course. R did not respond to the CE Audit. Documentation was subsequently received confirming compliance. IBOL recommends the Board authorize closure.
Case number 1-REA-2008-86: Following review, it was moved by Ms. Lentz to accept the Bureau’s recommendation for closure. Seconded by Mr. Morgan, motion carried.
I-REA-2008-87 R was required to obtain 15 hours of CE and show proof of a 7 hour USPAP Update course. R did not respond to the CE Audit. Documentation of CE for the audit period was subsequently received. IBOL recommends the Board authorize closure.
Case number 1-REA-2008-87: Following review, it was moved by Ms. Lentz to accept the Bureau’s recommendation for closure. Seconded by Mr. Morgan, motion carried.
CORRESPONDENCE
Mr. Hales presented the Board a letter from Attorney Stephen W. French on behalf of his client Mr. Thomas Rhodes.
It was moved by Mr. Nuhn to approve the request as a one time only extension and for Ms. Lentz to draft a response with the board’s decision advising that one of the Executrain courses listed is not approved in Idaho. Seconded by Mr. Morgan, motion carried.
AARO TRAINING
The Board discussed an upcoming AARO investigator training course offered by the State of Utah.
It was moved by Mr. Nuhn to approve sending one investigator to the AARO training course and to pay their expenses. Seconded by Ms. Lentz, motion carried.
FINAL ORDER
Mr. Hales presented the Board a determination of final order for case REA-2007-10. The respondent has four days to reply in a brief. The Board will be presented the brief during the October 20, 2008 Board meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
The Board discussed sending Mr. Moe a plaque for his time serving on the Real Estate Appraiser Board.
It was moved by Ms. Lentz to approve sending Mr. Moe a plaque for his service on the Board. Seconded by Mr. Morgan, motion carried.
The Board would like all future Board meetings to begin at 8:30 AM MDT.
The Board discussed the fall 2008 AARO conference.
It was moved by Mr. Morgan to send Ms. Lentz and Ms. Brown to the upcoming AARO conference in Washington, DC and pay their expenses. Seconded by Mr. Nuhn, motion carried.
The Board reviewed the AQB Exposure Draft.
The Board would like an updated report from Pearson Vue showing the current passage rate of the AQB exam presented at the October 20, 2008 Board meeting.
The Board reviewed the AQB Strategic Plan.
The Board reviewed a letter from Mr. William McCann.
It was moved by Mr. Morgan to ask Ms. Lentz draft a response letter to Mr. McCann outlining the rules pertaining to continuing education in Idaho. The letter is to be sent to the Board chair for review and signature. Seconded by Mr. Nuhn, motion carried.
The Board reviewed a letter from Mr. Greg Graybadger.
It was moved by Mr. Morgan to send a letter denying the request at this time, but advising Mr. Graybadger that all proposed rules will be presented in 2010. This request will be tabled until spring of 2009. Seconded by Ms. Lentz, motion carried.
The Board would like a report from the Attorney General’s Office during each Board meeting outlining the status of all pending cases.
Mr. Gilmore addressed the Board and advised that the Attorney General’s Office has been waiting for the direction of the Appraisal Subcommittee in regard to transaction value. They will now be moving forward with the cases.
It was moved by Ms. Lentz to revise the existing experience log to include the items outlined by the AQB in Guide Note 6 as well as adding a signature and license number for the supervisor and registered trainee on the bottom of each page. Seconded by Mr. Morgan, motion carried.
The Board would like a link within the minutes for the ASC Guide Note 6 and the revised Experience Log.
It was moved by Ms. Lentz to send a mass e-mail to all current licensees and trainees with a link to the newly drafted minutes noting the statement, “Several matters were addressed during the last Board meeting that may or may not affect your license. To read the minutes, click on the link.” This mass e-mail should be sent after every Board meeting. Seconded by Mr. Morgan, motion carried.
The Board would like all future ASC questions and answers added to the website.
Mr. Joe Corlet addressed the Board regarding Mr. Graybadger’s letter. The Board advised Mr. Corlet that the Board denied Mr. Graybadger’s request at this time, and have tabled it for spring of 2009.
OLD BUSINESS
The Board reviewed the REA to do list. Mr. Hales advised the Board that he will complete his items prior to the next Board meeting.
Mr. Hales introduced James Stoll, attorney with Naylor and Hales.
The Board discussed correspondence from the Appraisal Subcommittee regarding transaction value.
CE AUDIT
The Board reviewed reinstatement CE audits.
PROVIDER APPLICATIONS
The Board approved the following provider course applications:
APPROVED
ALLIED BUSINESS SCHOOLS INC
ALLIED NATIONAL 7 HOUR USPAP UPDATE COURSE - 7 - CE
ALTERRA CONSULTING GROUP LLC
MARKET METRICS - 7 - CE
2008 KEYNOTE / VALUATION VISIONARIES - 7 - CE
2008 LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY UPDATES / CHIEF APPRAISAL PANEL - 7 - CE
APPRAISAL INSTITUTE
COMMERCIAL APPRAISAL ENGAGEMENT & REVIEW SEMINAR FOR BANKERS & APPRAISERS - 7 - CE
ONLINE RESIDENTIAL SITE VALUATION & COST APPROACH - 15 - CE
ONLINE SUBDIVISION VALUATION - 7 - CE
APPRAISAL CURRICULUM OVERVIEW - RESIDENTIAL - 8 - CE
APPRAISAL CURRICULUM OVERVIEW - GENERAL - 15 - CE
ONLINE THE PROFESSIONALS GUIDE TO THE FANNIE MAE FORM 2000 - 7 - CE
ONLINE USING HP12C FINANCIAL CALCULATION - 7 - CE
ONLINE RESIDENTIAL SITE VALUATION & COST APPROACH - 15 - CE
ADVANCED SALES COMPARISON AND COST APPROACHES - 40 - PL/CE
ADVANCED APPLICATIONS - 40 - PL/CE
CONDEMNATION APPRAISING: ADVANCED TOPICS & APPLICATIONS - 16 - CE
ONLINE APPRAISING FROM BLUEPRINTS AND SPECIFICATIONS - 7 - CE
ONLINE RESIDENTIAL DESIGN & FUNCTIONAL UTILITY - 7 - CE
ASFMRA
ASFMRA 79TH ANNUAL MEETING - 10 - CE
EXECUTRAIN OF IDAHO
15 HOUR NATIONAL USPAP COURSE - 15 - PL
THE BECKMAN COMPANY
THE TECHNICAL INSPECTION OF REAL ESTATE - 20 - CE
THE COLUMBIA INSTITUTE
2008 NATIONAL USPAP UPDATE - 7 - CE
WACHOVIA APPRAISAL TRAINING
WEATHERING RISK - 3 - CE
APPRAISING IN A CHANGING MARKET - 4 - CE
APPRAISAL REVIEW II - 8 - CE
It was moved by Mr. Morgan to approve the listed courses. Seconded by Ms. Lentz, motion carried. Specific course descriptions can be found on the Idaho Real Estate Appraiser website.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
It was moved by Ms. Lentz that the Board enter executive session to review applications which are exempt from public disclosure per Idaho Code 67-2345 (1) (d). Ayes were: Mr. Nuhn, Ms. Lentz, Mr. Morgan, Mr. Van Wyk, and Mr. Bachmeier, motion carried.
It was moved by Ms. Lentz that the Board enter regular session. Ayes were: Mr. Nuhn, Ms. Lentz,
Mr. Morgan, Mr. Van Wyk, and Mr. Bachmeier, motion carried.
APPLICATIONS
Approved for Exam
HANDLEN KEVIN MICHEAL - LRA
HANSEN NIELS P - LRA
WILLOWS-MUNRO KIM - CRA
Pending
901042423
901057721
901053674
901042378
901047167
NEXT MEETING 10/20/2008
It was moved by Ms. Lentz that the meeting adjourn at 2:45 PM MDT. Seconded by Mr. Nuhn, motion carried.