MINUTES--November 21, 2002

Present: James Hughes, Chair, Evelyn Rank, and James O’Neill.

Absent: Dorothy Woline and Patty Daniels.

Others Present: Roger Hansen, Executive Officer, Pam Griebel, Assistant Attorney General, and Susan Griffel, Education Director.

Bill Herman and Ben Wheeler, Peer Reviewers, joined the meeting at 9:25 a.m.

The meeting was called to order at 9:06 a.m.

James O’Niell, new public member of the Commission from Council Bluffs, was welcomed to the Commission.

The Commission reviewed and discussed Case No. 02-068, the salesperson application of Robert M. Young. Griebel did not participate in the discussion or provide legal advice because while she does not remember the case, per Young, she must have represented him in when in private practice over ten years ago. Rank moved, second by O’Neill to grant the license. Motion carried unanimously.

Rank moved, second by O’Neill to approve the minutes for the October 3, 2002 meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Meeting schedule was discussed and changed. The December 19, 2002 meeting was canceled. The January 30, 2003 was canceled and rescheduled for January 16, 2003.

Hughes appointed Rank and Woline to serve as the Complaint Committee for the January 15, 2003 meeting.

Griebel advised the Commission that oral arguments had been made in the Franich decision that had been appealed to the district court. She will update the Commission when the court has made a determination.

Rank moved, second by O’Neill to go into closed session at 9:28a.m. pursuant to Iowa Code 21.5(1)(d) and 21.5(1)(f). Roll call vote as follows: Rank, aye; O’Niell, aye; Hughes, aye. Motion carried unanimously.

The Commission entered into closed session at 9:28 a.m. and arose therefrom at 11:01 a.m.

Rank moved, seconded by O’Neill to close cases 01-070, 01-071, 01-096, 01-100, 01-103, 02-014, 02-028, 02-036, and 02-051. Motion carried unanimously.

Rank moved seconded by O’Neill to find probable cause in cases 02-093 (connecting to case 00-079) and 02-094 (connecting to case 01-091). Motion carried unanimously.

Griebel presented a brief over view of confidentiality, the gift law, and other relevant items. This was followed by an overview of the investigation and disciplinary processes, including the role of the Commission, Assistant Attorney General, Peer Reviewer, and staff.

Griffel reported the office is busy because of renewals. She added the contract for PSI is going to be reviewed to determine if the contract is due to go out for bid in 2003.

Hansen reported the Iowa Department of Commerce, Insurance Division, has approved the CNA Errors and Omissions Insurance Policy for the Iowa Real Estate Commission Group Plan. Rice Insurance Services is now marketing the plan in Iowa.

Hansen reported renewals have been mailed, marking the start of the current renewal cycle. He encouraged all licensees to take advantage of the ability to renew real licenses on online again this year.

Paul McLaughlin, IAR, reported the winter meeting of the Iowa Association of Realtors will be held in Des Moines, December 10, 11, and 12, 2002. He provided additional information relating to RPAC and the association’s legislative committee interests.

Rank moved, second by O’Neill to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 12:12 p.m.