I CALL TO ORDER

The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling was called to order at 9:30 a.m.

Roll Call:

Ms. Janice Alvarez, Mr. Ronald Jerome Brown, Mr. Jack A. Fornaro, Mr. Anthony T. Monaco, Mr. Joseph Santagata, Mr. Jerry Speziale, Mr. Jay A. Malanga, Executive Director, Mr. Patrick J. McNally, Assistant Executive Director, Ms. Barbara Ambroise, Program Development Assistant were present. Mr. Chris Jones and Mr. Carlo Melini were absent.

Also in Attendance:

Ms. Gracinda Almeida, Administrative Assistant, Ms. Marisol Rodrigues, Office Supervisor, Ms. Yolanda Morales, Principal Clerk Transcriber and the Board's Counsel.

II OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT

The Chair announced that the time, date and location of the meeting was listed in the Annual Notice Schedule. The Annual Notice Schedule was mailed to Ms. Nina Mitchell Wells, Secretary of State and the Newark Star-Ledger and Trentonian Newspapers on December 18, 2007 and was posted in the Office of the Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling on December 18, 2007.

III APPROVAL OF MINUTES (OPEN & CLOSED)

Upon motion made by Mr. Jerry Speziale and seconded by Ms. Janice Alvarez, the Executive Director's report, Committee reports and Minutes of the regular monthly meeting held May 13, 2008 are accepted as read. The motion passed unanimously.

IV PUBLIC PARTICIPATION SESSION

Mr. Ray Testa and Ms. Darlene Fox were in attendance and greeted the Board. Mr. Testa stated that Florida state are revising its cosmetology and hairstyling course hours.

V EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mr. Malanga stated that Orange Beauty School, 556 Main Street, Orange, New Jersey has closed.

VI FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION

1. Review of the Regulatory Committee's recommendation of the proposed regulations for re-adoption, modifications, and new provisions was presented to the Board for consideration.

Mr. Anthony Monaco thanked the Committe for their contribution. He stated that the proposed regulation addressed a much needed disinfection and sterilization process to protect the public.

The Board’s regulation analyst discussed the proposed provisions and gave an outline of the process it would take in order to be adopted.

Upon motion made by Mr. Jack Fornaro and seconded by Mr. Jerry Speziale, the Board accepted the proposed regulations for publication with the minor technical changes. The motion passed unanimously.

2. Senate, No. 1805. If enacted would permit removal of State board, commission or independent authority member for failure to attend three consecutive meetings thereof without good cause was presented to the Board of consideration.

The Board discussed the Senate Bill’s failure to address the problem with the process of re-appointment.

Upon motion made by Mr. Ronald Brown and second by Mr. Jerry Speziale, the Board supports the bill but adds that the process for reappointments should be examined. The motion passed unanimously.

3. Assembly, No. 2735. If enacted prohibits employment and licensing background checks to go back further than seven years under certain circumstances was presented to the Board for consideration.

This legislation is not applicable to this Board. The Board doesn’t require background checks for licensees.

Upon motion made by Ms. Janice Alvarez and seconded by Mr. Jerry Speziale, this bill is not applicable to the Board. The motion passed unanimously.

4. Correspondence received from Ms. Martha Gharibian, t/a Barbary Coast Hair & Nails, 24-09 Bridge Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey in connection with the outstanding penalties assessed against her in the amount of $650.00 for the alleged violations resulting out of an inspection of her shop on March 31, 2008 was presented to the Board for consideration. 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.

After careful consideration, upon motion made by Ms. Janice Alvarez and seconded by Mr. Joseph Santagata, the fine stands. The motion passed unanimously.

5. Correspondence received from Ms. Cheryl L. Melchior in connection with the outstanding penalty assessed against her in the amount of $100.00 for the alleged violation of N.J.S.A. 45:5B-12(f) & N.J.A.C. 13:28-2.12(a)2 at Barbara Coast Hair & Nails, Point Pleasant, New Jersey on March 31, 2008 was presented to the Board for consideration. 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.

After careful consideration, upon motion made by Ms. Janice Alvarez and seconded by Mr. Ronald Brown, the Uniform Penalty Letter is dismissed. The motion passed unanimously.

6. Correspondence received from Mr. Joseph Lamont in connection with the outstanding penalty assessed against him in the amount of $100.00 for the alleged violation of N.J.S.A. 45:5B-12(f) & N.J.A.C. 13:28-2.12(a)2 at Carl's Haircutting, High Bridge, New Jersey on January 26, 2007 was presented to the Board for consideration. 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.

After careful consideration, upon motion made by Mr. Ronald Brown and seconded by Ms. Janice Alvarez, the fine stands. The motion passed unanimously.

7. Correspondence received from Mr. Salvatore Zisa, Jr., 1 Summit Avenue, Clifton, New Jersey in connection with his desire to complete a term of training at a cosmetology and hairstyling school and eventually become licensed was presented to the Board for consideration.

Mr. Jerry Speziale recused himself from this matter.

The Board recommended that Mr. Zisa be scheduled for an investigative inquiry.

8. Correspondence received from Mr. Robert F. Glowacky, Chief School Administrator, Warren County Technical School District, 1500 Route 57, Washington, New Jersey on behalf Ms. Valerie J. Raposo in connection with her desire to take the New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology & Hairstyling licensing examination was presented to the Board for consideration.

The Board tabled this matter pending receipt of additional information.

9. Senate, No. 1815. If enacted requires legal action against certain licensed persons to be brought within two years was presented to the Board for consideration.

It appears that the legislation may not be applicable to this Board.

Upon motion made by Ms. Janice Alvarez and seconded by Mr. Ronald Brown, the Board has no comment because it is not applicable. The motion passed unanimously.

10. Disciplinary Matters Pending Conclusion by Default

The UPLs were issued and no written response from respondents have been received by the Board to date was presented to the Board for consideration. 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

Jose Lugo t/a Unlimited Kuts
Fern Sacks License #WA49462

Noel Perez t/a Razor Sharp Cuts
Isa Rodriguez t/a Lisa's Salon & Unisex License #WD021022
Lorena Bermudez t/a Lorens Beauty Salon
Willard Clark t/a Platinum Kuts License #WD021788
Sergio Avila, Jose Avila & David Avila
t/a Sergio's Barber Shop License #WD024478
Khanh (Tracy) Hoa Nguyen
Wallace Brown t/a Scissor Works Family Salon License #WD19581
Diane Kauffmant/a Adam & Eve Hair Designs License #WD000011
Danielle Gallegan
Stephanie M. Davis t/a Hair Creations License #WD19199
Huyen Nguyen
Vilma Cabrera
Eduard Gomerabeltre
Huy Tran
Victoria Adames t/a Vicky's Hair
Wilmaris Gonzalez License #WG043766
Jose Torres
Dawn J. Di Leonardo License #WA14820
Allen Jackobson t/a Beauty Unlimited
Hyang J. Chun t/a Dana Skin Care License #WE00040

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

Upon motion made by Mr. Joseph Speziale and seconded by Ms. Janice Alvarez, the Board authorizes the issuance of Default letters as indicated above. The motion passed unanimously.

VII EXECUTIVE SESSION

Upon motion made by Mr. Ronald Brown and seconded by Mr. Jerry Speziale, the Board went into Executive Session to conduct investigative inquiries. The motion passed unanimously.

Upon motion made by Mr. Ronald Brown and seconded by Mr. Jerry Speziale, the Board returned to Open Session to announce its decision. The motion passed unanimously.

Upon motion made by Mr. Jerry Speziale and seconded by Mr. Jack Fornaro, the Board allows Mr. Sean McGowan to sit for examination provided he submit quarterly probation reports from his probation officer until his release, a copy of his release from probation at such time as he is released, immediate notification of any change of employment or residential address and has no further contact with the criminal justice system. The motion passed unanimously.

Upon motion made by Mr. Ronald Brown and seconded by Mr. Jack Fornaro, Mr. Sleem Mohammed is allowed to obtain a cosmetologist-hairstylist licensed with a penalty of $300.00 for practicing cosmetology-hairstyling without a valid license with a payment plan of $25.00 a month, if he so desires. The Board cautioned him to have no further contact with the criminal justice system and to comply with the Board’s statute and regulation. The motion passed unanimously.

VIII OLD BUSINESS

No comments were given.

IX NEW BUSINESS

Upon motion made by Mr. Ronald Brown and seconded by Mr. Jerry Speziale, the Board will take a recess in August. The motion passed unanimously.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Public Relations

Mr. Jerry Speziale stated that all committee work is up to date.

School

Ms. Janice Alvarez reported that all committee work is up to date.

Legislation

No report was given.

Regulatory

Mr. Anthony Monaco stated that the Committee work is up to date.

Examination & Sites

Ms. Janice Alvarez reported that all committee work is up to date.

Violation

Mr. Jerry Speziale reported that all committee work is up to date.

Education

Ms. Janice Alvarez reported that all committee work is up to date.

X ADJOURNMENT

Upon motion made by Mr. Ronald Brown and seconded by Mr. Joseph Santagata, the meeting was adjourned at 3:00 P.M.. The motion passed unanimously.

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Anthony T. Monaco, Vice Chairman

Countersigned:

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JAY A. MALANGA, Executive Director

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