I CALL TO ORDER

II OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT

III APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Open & Closed)

April 8, 2008

IV PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PORTION

V EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

VI FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION

1. Correspondence received from Mr. Edwin Esteves, 40 Providence Street, Newark, New Jersey in connection with his conviction of Possession of CDS and his desire to become licensed as a cosmetologist-hairstylist upon completion of training at Natural Motion Institute.

Motion:____________________________Seconded:_____________________________

2. Correspondence received from Mr. Sean McGowan, 129 Ambler Road, Somers Point, New Jersey in connection with his conviction of Manufacture, Distribution, Dispense (Alprazolam) and his desire to complete a term of training at Shore Beauty School and eventually become licensed.

Motion:____________________________Seconded:_____________________________

3. Correspondence received from Mr. Kenyon Alston, 231 Chestnut Street, Passaic, New Jersey 07055 in connection with his conviction of Possession of CDS with intent to distribute within 1000 ft of school property and his desire to become licensed as a cosmetologist-hairstylist upon completion of training at Capri Institute, Clifton, New Jersey.

Motion:____________________________Seconded:____________________________

4. Correspondence received from Mr. Anthony C. Comito, t/a Great Clips, 726 Route 202 South, Suite 380, Bridgewater, New Jersey 08807 in connection with the outstanding penalties assessed against him in the amount of $600.00 for the alleged violations resulting out of an inspection of his shop on November 16, 2007. He has admitted to the charge of violating N.J.S.A. 45:5B-13(e) and paid that penalty ($500.00) but indicated that he would like to waive his right to a hearing on the other charge (N.J.A.C. 13:28-2.12(a)2 and furnished a written explanation for the Board to consider before rendering its final decision.

Motion:____________________________Seconded:____________________________

5. Correspondence received from Mr. William Sandoz, t/a Spa San Marco, 4160 Dearborn Circle, Mount Laurel, New Jersey 08054 in connection with the outstanding penalties assessed against him in the amount of $500.00 for the alleged violations resulting out of an inspection his shop on October 3, 2007. He has admitted to the charge of violating N.J.A.C. 13:28-2.15 and paid that penalty ($300.00) but indicated that he would like to waive his right to a hearing on the other charge (N.J.A.C. 13:28-2.5(a)2iv and furnished a written explanation for the Board to consider before rendering its final decision.

Motion:____________________________Seconded:____________________________

6. Correspondence received from Mr. George A. Cortese, t/a Esthetics, 313 Valley Road, Wayne, New Jersey 07470 in connection with the outstanding penalty assessed against him in the amount of $100.00 for the alleged violation resulting out of an inspection of his shop on January 10, 2007. He has indicated that he would like to waive his right to a hearing but has furnished a written explanation for the Board to consider before rendering its final decision.

Motion:____________________________Seconded:____________________________

7. Correspondence received from Mr. Carl Nosenzo, t/a Carl’s Haircutting, 43 Main Street, High Bridge, New Jersey 08829 in connection with the outstanding penalty assessed against him in the amount of $100.00 for the alleged violation resulting out of an inspection of his shop on January 26, 2007. He has indicated that he would like to waive his right to a hearing but has furnished a written explanation for the Board to consider before rendering its final decision.

Motion:____________________________Seconded:____________________________

8. Correspondence received from Ms. Sammi Luu, 1831 Kendrick Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19120 in connection with the outstanding penalty assessed against her in the amount of $300.00 for the alleged violation of N.J.S.A. 45:5B-7 at Bella Nails, 1417 Route 130 & Browning Road (Store #8), Brooklawn Shopping Center, Brooklawn, New Jersey on July 6, 2007. She has indicated that she would like to waive her right to a hearing but has furnished a written explanation for the Board to consider before rendering its final decision.

Motion:____________________________Seconded:____________________________

9. Correspondence received from Mr. Jose L. Montalvo, PO Box 13156, Jersey City, New Jersey 07303 in connection with the outstanding penalty assessed against him in the amount of $300.00 for the alleged violation of N.J.S.A. 45:5B-7 at Jer-Z Clippers, 120 Danforth Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey on June 26, 2007. He has indicated that he would like to waive his right to a hearing but has furnished a written explanation for the Board to consider before rendering its final decision.

Motion:____________________________Seconded:____________________________

10. Correspondence received from Ms. Ana Matos, 251 2nd Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey in connection with her application for initial (change of ownership) cosmetologist-hairstylist shop licensure of Instyle Image Salon, 915 Magie Avenue, Union, New Jersey 07083. The shop does not have a sink within the confines of the lavatory as required by N.J.A.C. 13:28-2.5 and she has asked that the Board waive the requirement in light of the fact that the previous owners had a change of ownership inspection last year and the inspector found no problems with the shop.

Motion:____________________________Seconded:____________________________

11. Correspondence received from Mr. John Abdelahdi, Esquire on behalf of his client, Sleem Mohammed, 37 Goshen Street, Paterson, New Jersey in connection with his convictions of various criminal offenses and his desire to become licensed upon his completion of training at Capri Institute, Clifton.

Motion:____________________________Seconded:_____________________________

12. A request received from Mr. Harry Comp, Jr., Secretary Treasurer on behalf of the NJ Association of Cosmetology and Hairstyling Schools, Inc.. for Board consideration and approval on the implementation of the Methods Course in conjunction with Thomas Edison University.

Motion:____________________________Seconded:_____________________________

13. Disciplinary Matters Pending Conclusion by Default

The UPLs were issued and no written response from respondents have been received by the Board to date. These matters were subject to finalization 15 days after issuance. The Attorney General seeks to issue Final Decision and Default Order on UPL for each of the following: IMO

Miguel A. Valencia t/a Andrew Roberts, License #WD20301s
Ana Mendez t/a Ana Beauty Salon, License #WD18974
Amie Thiam t/a Amina’s Braiding Shop
Roxanna Castillo t/a Roxanna Glamour, License #WD023683
Ralph Morales
Minh T. Nguyen
Wallington Santana
Dien P. Ngo
Jonathan L. Taylor
Michael Robertson
Beto Jimenez
Jackie Barcs
Alexis Laureda
Luis M. Cartagena
Delores Cherie Tribble t/a Avenue Clippers Salon,License #WD24076
Howard Tran t/a Bee Nails & Spa
Leonardo F. Jaramillo,President & Doel Almodouar, Vice President t/a Crystalz, License #WD024767
Hong Nguyen t/a Nail Tech #6
Hyung Jung Lee, License #WG043778
Maya Silva t/a The Beauty Company, License #WD024918

The Certificate of Service is attached to the Uniform Penalty Letters for Board review.

Motion:____________________________Seconded:____________________________

VII EXECUTIVE SESSION

1. 11:00 A.M. Investigative Inquiry

VIII OLD BUSINESS

IX NEW BUSINESS

X ADJOURNMENT

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