Legislative Committee Meeting

June 26, 2008

Steamboat Springs

A short legislative committee meeting was held during the pt luncheon on Thursday, June 26, 2008.  Those present were Bob Sagel, Alynn Huffman, Linda Statz, Margaret Chapman, Tom Mowle, Carol Snyder, Jim Covington, Wayne Vaden, Debbie Wagner, Patty Bartlett, Michelle Miller, Sandra Berry, Dee Ann Stults, Rich Krohn, Larry Castle and Deanne Stodden. 

It was reported to the group that GTS had donated $9,000 to the PT Association.  All agreed that it can be used for scholarship for members to attend meetings and trainings.

In one month Adams County has paid $227,984.40 to two newspapers for publications.

If anyone is interested in participating in a time and motion study, email Carol.

Discussion was held on several issues.  We will look at the fee schedule after proceeding with the time and motion study.  Larry Castle said the going rate for a private trustee is $350 - $450 per case. In 38-38-107 it states that fees and costs will be paid from the proceeds of the sale.  Is this something we should look at?  Should the sale dates on the amended notices be the original or actual sale date? Can you redeem early and can you assign the COR before it exists?  The timing of cure statements was discussed.  Should we have one cure figure with one date or several different figures with different dates?   What about an ARM?   How does that affect the figures?  Nothing was decided and we will discuss these and other topics at the meeting on July 28^th at the offices of CMS.

Respectfully submitted,

Dee Ann Stults, Secretary