IDAHO REAL ESTATE APPRAISER BOARD

Bureau of Occupational Licenses

1109 Main Street, Suite 220

Boise, ID 83702-5642 

 

Board Meeting Minutes of 6/8/2009

 

 

 

 

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:  Rick A. Bachmeier - Chair

                                                             Paul J. Morgan

                                                             Patricia Lentz

                                                             Kenneth W. Nuhn

                                                             Jack R. Van Wyk

 

 

                                                           

 BUREAU STAFF:                          Tana Cory, Bureau Chief

                                                            Budd Hetrick, Deputy Bureau Chief

                                                            Marcie, McGinty, Appeals Hearing Coordinator

                                                            Roger Hales, Administrative Attorney

                                                            Mike Gilmore, Deputy Attorney General

                                                            Maria Brown, Technical Records Specialist

 

 

OTHERS PRESENT:                     Mike Morphey

                                                            David McDowell

                                                            Lisa Jensen

                                                            Chris Brown

                                                            Eric Stroschein

                                                            Jody Graham

                                                            Michael Gilmore

                                                            Adam Fullmer

                                                            William McCann

                                   

 

Meeting was called to order at 8:30 AM MDT by Rick A. Bachmeier.

 

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

The Board reviewed the 4/13/2009 minutes.

 

It was moved by Ms. Lentz to approve the 4/13/2009 minutes as written. Seconded by Mr. Nuhn, motion carried.

 

 

AMC

 

Mr. Hales presented the APPRAISAL MANAGEMENT COMPANIES FINDINGS.

 

 

It was moved by Mr. Van Wyk to direct the Bureau Chief to contact the Governor’s Office to make them aware of the issues surrounding appraisal management companies and the possible regulation of such entities. States may be mandated by the federal government in the future to regulate appraisal management companies. The Board would like a follow up with the Governor’s comments. Seconded by Mr. Morgan, motion carried.

 

If possible, the Board would like an estimate of costs and fees that would be incurred by regulating appraisal management companies.

 

 

FINANCIALREPORT

 

Mr. Hetrick presented the financial report, which indicates a cash balance of ($12,276.13) as of 5/31/2009. Legal fees seem to be the Board’s largest expense at this time. The Bureau of Occupational Licenses is sending collection letters to individuals who have not paid their fines and costs.

 

It was moved by Ms. Lentz to direct staff to draft a letter for licensees who have outstanding fines and costs regarding expeditious payment within 30 days from receipt, or further discipline may be imposed. Seconded by Mr. Morgan, motion carried.

 

Mr. Hetrick informed the Board that three new boards have been added to the Bureau of Occupational Licenses. This should help to offset some of the expenses.

 

It was moved by Ms. Lentz that the Board request a fee increase in acknowledgment of the Board’s projected future budget. The fee will increase the $250.00 renewal fee to $350.00. Seconded by Mr. Morgan, motion carried.

 

Ms. Cory suggested Board members attend the next legislative session to answer questions regarding the fee increase. Ms. Cory will put together a budget summary for the Board.

 

 

INVESTIGATIVE REPORT

 

Mr. Hetrick presented the investigative report to the Board and explained the investigative process. Mr. Hales explained the Office of the Attorney General’s role in the investigative process. The Board would like any issues brought to its attention that may require a rule or law change.

 

Mr. Hetrick announced his retirement to the Board effective 6/30/2009.

 

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

Mr. Bill Schultz addressed the Board regarding the regulation of appraisal management companies. The Board stated that they discussed the regulation of appraisal management companies earlier during the Board meeting and are making the Governor’s Office aware of the issue and asking for direction.

 

It was moved by Ms. Lentz in consideration of the AMC legislation to include the confidentiality of the fees between AMC’s and appraisers. Seconded by Mr. Van Wyk, motion carried.

 

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

 

WORK PRODUCT REVIEW CHECKLIST

 

Ms. Lentz presented the Work Product Review Checklist and sample letters that she and Mr. Nuhn drafted. Mr. Nuhn and Mr. Bachmeier will be working on general responses for commercial work products. The Board stated if an applicant is sent a letter regarding issues found with their work product and the applicant resubmits the work product with the corrections, only the corrected items will be reviewed by the Board. No new issues will be raised at that time. The Board would like the new checklist added to the website to replace the old checklist.

 

The Board stated that if an applicant for a certified general appraiser’s license submits an experience log containing a substantial amount of residential work, the secretary should ask for one residential work product and one commercial work product to be submitted for Board review.

 

 

TO DO LIST

 

The Board reviewed the past to do list.

 

 

PROPOSED RULE CHANGES

 

The Board reviewed the proposed rule changes.

 

The Board discussed the possibility of requiring supervisors of registered trainees to take a four hour supervisory course prior to becoming a supervisor. The certificate of completion for the supervisor’s course would need to accompany the application of their registered trainee. The course would count towards continuing education.

 

The Board asked that Rule 250 include a statement requiring face to face classroom education only.

 

Mr. Hales will bring the revised proposed rules to the August Board meeting.

 

 

FORMAL DISCIPLINARY ACTION

 

Mr. Hales addressed the Board regarding Mr. William McCann and explained the history of case REA-2007-34.

 

Ms. Lentz recused herself from any discussion or action.

 

Mr. McCann addressed the Board regarding the Board’s past findings and why he feels the Board should reconsider its decision. Mr. McCann submitted a letter to the Board marked exhibit A dated 3/4/2009, along with an additional letter dated 3/4/2009, and a letter seven pages long containing three exhibits. Mr. McCann asked the Board to dismiss the case and remove the discipline from his license.

 

Mr. Gilmore addressed the Board concerning case REA-2007-34 and explained how it differs from the two cases that the Board previously dismissed.

 

Mr. Gilmore presented a memorandum for case REA-2008-77, REA-2008-115, and REA-2008-116. 

 

Ms. Lentz recused herself from any discussion or action.

 

After review, the Board presented their recommendations to the Office of the Attorney General.

 

Mr. Gilmore presented the Board a Stipulation and Consent Order for case REA-2008-71. 

 

It was moved by Ms. Lentz to accept the Consent Order for REA-2008-71, subject to the revision of item c4. six months to nine months, and authorize the Board Chair to sign on behalf of the Board. Seconded by Mr. Van Wyk, motion carried.

 

Mr. Gilmore presented the Board a Stipulation and Consent Order for case REA-2009-18. 

 

It was moved by Ms. Lentz to accept the Consent Order for REA-2009-18 with a letter sent to the Real Estate Appraiser’s Board in the State of Wyoming informing them of the surrender of the license and authorize the Board Chair to sign on behalf of the Board. Seconded by Mr. Morgan, motion carried.

 

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

The Board addressed marketing incentives for appraisers. An e-mail was sent to the Appraisal Foundation for clarification on the subject.

 

 

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. Seconded by Mr. Nuhn, 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. Seconded by Mr. Van Wyk, motion carried.

 

 

APPLICATIONS

 

Approved for Exam

 

It was moved by Mr. Morgan to approve the following applicants for examination:  

                       

                        FULLMER ADAM DEAN - CRA

                        GARDNER HEIDI MARIE - LRA

                        HARRIS STEVEN D - CRA

                        JENSEN LISA YVONNE - CRA

                        MCGARRY KYLE - CGA

                        MORPHY MIKE - RT

                        ROBINSON BRETT R - CRA

                        STROSCHEIN ERIC - CGA

                        TOVEY CHARLENE J - CRA

                        WALL JOHN DANIEL - CGA

                       

Seconded by Ms. Lentz, motion carried.

 

Pending

It was moved by Ms. Lentz to hold the following applicants pending further information:

                        901092940

                        901062197

                        901040261

 

Seconded by Mr. Morgan, motion carried.

 

 

CE COURSES

 

The Board approved the following provider course applications:

APPRAISAL INSTITUTE

            GENERAL APPRAISER INCOME APPROACH PART 2 - 30 - PL/CE

            INTRODUCTION TO VALUATION FOR CONSERVATION EASEMENTS - 7 - CE

            ONLINE DATA VERIFICATION METHODS - 5 - CE

            ONLINE ADVANCED INTERNET SEARCH STRATEGIES - 7 - CE

            ONLINE AN INTRODUCTION TO VALUING COMMERCIAL GREEN BUILDINGS - 7 - CE

ARMBRUST & ASSOCIATES

            MEASURING MARKET CONDITIONS - 4 - CE

            A BASIC COURSE ON THE OPERATION OF THE HP 12-C - 4 - CE

CENGAGE LEARNING INC (FORMERLY CAREER WEBSCHOOL)

            7-HOUR NATIONAL USPAP UPDATE COURSE EQUIVALENT - 7 - CE

            APPRAISAL METHODS - 14 - CE

            RESIDENTIAL REPORT WRITING AND CASE STUDIES - 14 - CE

            RESIDENTIAL MARKET ANALYSIS AND HIGHEST AND BEST USE - 14 - CE

IKE PONO INSTITUTE OF APPRAISING

            RESIDENTIAL SALES COMPARISON AND INCOME APPROACHES - 30 - PL

            RESIDENTIAL SALES COMPARISON AND INCOME APPROACHES - 28 - CE

            STATISTICS, MODELING AND FINANCE - 14 - CE

            ADVANCED RESIDENTIAL CASE STUDIES - 14 - CE

            MASTERING UNIQUE & COMPLEX PROPERTY APPRAISAL - 18 - CE

            STATISTICS, MODELING AND FINANCE - 15 - PL

            MASTERING UNIQUE & COMPLEX PROPERTY APPRAISAL - 20 - PL

            ADVANCED RESIDENTIAL CASE STUDIES - 15 - PL

MCKISSOK LP

            INTRODUCTION TO EXPERT WITNESS TESTIMONY - 7 - CE

            AD VALOREM TAX CONSULTATION - 3 - CE

            CURRENT ISSUES IN APPRAISING - 7 - CE

SOUTHERN IDAHO CHAPTER OF THE APPRAISAL INSTITUTE

            EVALUATING COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION SEMINAR - 15.5 - CE

            EVALUATING RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION SEMINAR - 8 - CE

THE COLUMBIA INSTITUTE

            PRACTICE OF CONDEMNATION APPRAISAL, NO. 209 - 16 - CE

VAN EDUCATION CENTER

            RESIDENTIAL ENVIROMENTAL HAZARDS SCREENING - 8 - CE

 

FORMAL DISCIPLINARY ACTION

 

Mr. Hetrick presented the Board a Stipulation and Consent Order for case REA-2007-121. 

 

It was moved by Ms. Lentz to accept the Consent Order for REA-2007-121 and authorize the Board Chair to sign on behalf of the Board. Seconded by Mr. Morgan, motion carried.

 

It was moved by Mr. Morgan that, although the Board recognizes that there was no intent to mislead, it has established a violation and imposes costs in the amount of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250), a fine in the amount of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250) for case REA-2007-34 and authorize the Board Chair to sign on behalf of the Board. Seconded by Mr. Van Wyk, motion carried.

 

 

NEXT MEETING 8/10/2009

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

It was moved by Mr. Morgan that the meeting adjourn at 4:10 PM MDT. Seconded by Mr. Van Wyk, motion carried.