The Board Minutes of September 2, 2009, have not been formally approved and are subject to change or modification by the Public Body at its next meeting of October 7, 2009, or soon thereafter as it may be considered. All requirements of the “Open Public Meetings Act” have been complied with according to N.J.S.A. 10:4-6.

The notice of the meeting has been mailed to the Newark Star Ledger, Camden Courier Post, and the Trenton Times, and also notice has been posted on the Bulletin Board at the office of the Secretary of State, Trenton, New Jersey.

Meeting of September 2, 2009, was called to order at 9:00 A.M.
The following members were present:

Mr. Joseph P. Schooley, Chairman
Mr. Joseph F. Cantalupo
Mr. Richard T. Aicher, Jr.
Mr. Mitchell R. Malec
Mr. Constantinos Papademas
Mr. James H. Flaherty

Mr. Joseph P. Schooley was present until 2:45 P.M. reviewing applications for examination.

Marian Fiore, Sr. Management Assistant, was present from 9:00 A.M. until the close of the meeting.

Kathleen Moran, Administrative Assistant, III, was present from 9:00 A.M. until the close of the meeting.

Joseph Donofrio, Deputy Attorney General, Division of Law, was present from 9:00 A.M. until the close of the meeting.

Also in attendance was Oscar Ortiz.

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The Board saluted the Flag.

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Motion made by Mr. Joseph F. Cantalupo and seconded by Mr. Richard T. Aicher, Jr., and unanimously passed, to approve (35) Initial Licenses effective September 2, 2009 to March 31, 2012.

Motion made by Mr. Joseph F. Cantalupo and seconded by Mr. Richard T. Aicher, Jr., and unanimously passed, to approve (28) Initial Business Permits effective September 2, 2009 to March 31, 2012.

Motion made by Mr. Joseph F. Cantalupo and seconded by Mr. Richard T. Aicher, Jr., and unanimously passed, to approve (4) Initial Business Permits Previously Expired effective September 2, 2009 to March 31, 2012.

Motion made by Mr. Joseph F. Cantalupo and seconded by Mr. Richard T. Aicher, Jr., and unanimously passed, to approve (8) Changes in Business Permits effective September 2, 2009 to March 31, 2012.

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Checks in the amounts of $250.00 each received from Fred Rebelein, Unlicensed, as the second and third installment of a civil penalty in the amount of $1,500.00 for violation of N.J.S.A. 45:5A-9 and N.J.S.A. 56:8-1 et seq. Payments started June 15, 2009 and the balance due is $750.00.

The Board accepted the payment.

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Check in the amount of $150.00 received from Greg Cardillo, License #15000, as the first installment of a civil penalty in the amount of $3,000.00 for violation of N.J.S.A. 45:5A-13.1; N.J.S.A. 45:1-21(a); and N.J.A.C. 13:1-7 (a, b & c). The balance due is $2,850.00.

The Board accepted the payment.

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Cashiers check in the amount of $150.00 received from Ronald Masterson, License #9128, as the first installment of a civil penalty in the amount of $1,500.00 for violation of N.J.S.A. 45:5A-9 and N.J.S.A. 45:5A-15. The balance due is $1,350.00.

The Board accepted the payment.

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Check in the amount of $1,000.00 received from Alberto Maracio, Unlicensed, as the first and final payment of a civil penalty in the amount of $1,000.00 for violation of N.J.S.A. 45:5A-9 and N.J.S.A. 56:8-1 et seq. Additionally, Mr. Maracio signed an agreement to cease and desist from engaging in the business of electrical contracting in the State of New Jersey until such time as he becomes licensed to do so.

The Board accepted the payment.

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Cashiers check in the amount of $7,500.00 received from Vincent R. Stahl, License #8760, as the first and final payment of a civil penalty in the amount of $7,500.00 for violation of N.J.S.A. 45:5A-15. Additionally, Mr. Stahl provided copies of Continuing Education Course Certificates totaling 34 hours for the 2006 to 2009 triennial renewal period.

The Board accepted the payment.

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Check in the amount of $100.00 received from Paul Canavera, License #11095, as the first installment of a civil penalty in the amount of $3,312.50 for violation of N.J.S.A. 45:1-21(a); N.J.S.A. 45:5A-13.1; and N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7 (a, b & c). Balance due is $3,212.50.

The Board accepted the payment.

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Letter dated July 9, 2009, received from Ann A. Beggs requesting a “third” six-month continuance of business under Permit #1789 according to N.J.S.A. 45:5A-14. The licensee, George R. Beggs, died on June 9, 2008.

At its February 4, 2009 meeting, the Board granted a six-month continuance of business under permit #1789. Mrs. Beggs was advised that because the licensee died on June 9, 2008, the six-month extension would be considered a “second extension”.

Motion made by Mr. Mitchell R. Malec and seconded by Mr. Richard T. Aicher, Jr., and unanimously passed, that a letter be sent to Mrs. Beggs advising her that pursuant to N.J.S.A. 45:5A-14 the firm of Beggs Electrical Company has been granted an additional three-months continuance of business under permit #1789. Mrs. Beggs will also be advised that this is the final extension granted to Beggs Electrical Company.

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Letter dated July 30, 2009, received from Charles A. Burns, III, Executive Vice President, JJ White, Inc., requesting a six-month continuance of business under Permit #3256 according to N.J.S.A. 45:5A-14. The licensee, John E. White, died on March 9, 2009.

Mr. Burns stated that Anthony Frangelli has submitted an application for approval to take the electrical contractors examination in January 2010.

Motion made by Mr. James H. Flaherty and seconded by Mr. Mitchell R. Malec, and unanimously passed, that a letter be sent to Mr. Frangelli advising him that pursuant to N.J.S.A. 45:5A-14 the firm of JJ White, Inc. has been granted a six-month continuance of business under permit #3256.

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The Board reviewed the comments and responses concerning the re-adoption of the Fire Alarm, Burglar Alarm and Locksmith Advisory Committee’s Rules.

Motion made by Mr. James H. Flaherty and seconded by Mr. Mitchell R. Malec, and unanimously passed, that the Board approves the committee’s recommendations for the re-adoption of its rules.

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The sub-committee reviewed an application for Continuing Education Course/Seminar Approval received from John Lyle, Griffith Electric.

Motion made by Mr. Mitchell R. Malec and seconded by Mr. Constantinos Papademas, and unanimously passed, to approve one (1) new course and instructor(s).

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The sub-committee reviewed an application for Continuing Education Course/Seminar Approval received from Nancy Lewis, e.Hazard.

Motion made by Mr. Mitchell R. Malec and seconded by Mr. Constantinos Papademas, and unanimously passed, to approve two (2) new courses and instructor(s).

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The sub-committee reviewed an application for Continuing Education Course/Seminar Approval received from Thomas McNulty, Penn-Del-Jersey Chapter, NECA.

Motion made by Mr. Mitchell R. Malec and seconded by Mr. Constantinos Papademas, and unanimously passed, to approve two (2) new courses and instructor(s).

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The sub-committee reviewed an application for Continuing Education Course/Seminar Approval received from Vijay Chintamaneni, Emilcott Associates.

Motion made by Mr. Mitchell R. Malec and seconded by Mr. Constantinos Papademas, and unanimously passed, to approve sixteen (16) new courses and instructor(s).

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Mr. Papademas recused himself from the motion as he is listed as an instructor.

The sub-committee reviewed an application for Continuing Education Course/Seminar Approval received from Dorothy Adlon, Essex County Electrical Contractors Association.

Motion made by Mr. Mitchell R. Malec and seconded by Mr. Joseph F. Cantalupo, and passed, to approve previously approved courses and instructor(s).

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Mr. Papademas recused himself from the motion as he is listed as an instructor.

The sub-committee reviewed an application for Continuing Education Course/Seminar Approval received from Ria Bloss, Bergen Community College.

Motion made by Mr. Mitchell R. Malec and seconded by Mr. Joseph F. Cantalupo, and passed, to approve previously approved courses and instructor(s).

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Mr. Papademas recused himself from the motion as he is listed as an instructor.

The sub-committee reviewed an application for Continuing Education Course/Seminar Approval received from Kennie M. Fried, Warshauer Electric Supply.

Motion made by Mr. Mitchell R. Malec and seconded by Mr. Joseph F. Cantalupo, and passed, to approve ten (10) new courses and instructor(s).

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At its May 6, 2009 meeting, the sub-committee reviewed an application for Continuing Education Course/Seminar Approval received from Kenneth F. Cerullo, Esq., The Commercial Agency, Inc. The Board requested that Mr. Cerullo clarify the difference between the two hour course and the three hour course.

In response to the Board’s request, a letter dated July 14, 2009, was received from Mr. Cerullo.

Motion made by Mr. Mitchell R. Malec and seconded by Mr. Constantinos Papademas, and unanimously passed, to approve four (4) new courses and instructor(s).

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The sub-committee reviewed an application for Continuing Education Course/Seminar Approval received from Edward Sofield.

Motion made by Mr. Mitchell R. Malec and seconded by Mr. Constantinos Papademas, and unanimously passed, to approve five (5) new courses and instructor(s), and the previously approved courses and instructor(s).

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The sub-committee reviewed an application for Continuing Education Course/Seminar Approval received from Suzanne Borek, DCA.

Motion made by Mr. Mitchell R. Malec and seconded by Mr. Constantinos Papademas, and unanimously passed, to approve the previously approved courses and instructor(s). The Board also approved Ms. Borek’s request to shorten the courses entitled "Other Codes for the Electrical Contractor" and "Electrical Inspections". The course entitled "Fire Pumps" was not approved as further explanation is needed to show the difference between the one hour and four hour course.

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The Board reviewed a memorandum dated July 31, 2009, received from Darlene Kane, Budget Officer, Division of Consumer Affairs, stating that for the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2009, the Electrical Board/Committee was directly billed for 180.9 hours of Deputy Attorney General/Paralegal Services totaling $23,120.80.

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Proposal for N.J.A.C. 13:31-5.1 “Registration as Qualified Journeyman Electrician” was published in the New Jersey Register on July 6, 2009.

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Letter dated July 24, 2009, received from Andrew Goldman who is applying to take the electrical contractor’s examination.

DAG Donofrio stated that the Board denied Mr. Goldman’s application to take the electrical contractor’s examination based on his qualifications. Mr. Goldman’s argument is that his degree in Electrical Technology is equivalent to a bachelor’s degree.

Mr. Flaherty stated that a degree in engineering technology is not the same as electrical engineering as the content of the subjects is different.

The Board requested that Deputy Attorney General Donofrio send a letter to Mr. Goldman advising him that he does not meet the qualifications to take the electrical contractor’s examination. Mr. Goldman will be advised that in order to qualify to take the electrical contractor’s examination he must provide a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering; not a degree in electrical engineering technology. Mr. Goldman will also be advised that his hands-on experience must be immediately preceding the submission of his application.

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E-Mail dated July 6, 2009, received from Michael Kennedy, License #12575, who is employed as a maintenance foreman at Merck & Co, Inc. Mr. Kennedy stated that he is also the holder of a Qualified Journeyman Electrician registration certificate and is requesting clarification concerning the new regulation.

The Board requested that a letter be sent to Mr. Kennedy advising him that employees of Merck & Company performing electrical work on site must be either a licensed electrical contractor or a Qualified Journeyman Electrician as used in N.J.S.A. 45:5A-18(k). Additionally, every ten employees who are performing electrical work at a job site shall be supervised by a licensed electrical contractor or by a qualified journeyman electrician.

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The Board reviewed the Agenda for MSEIA which indicates that the NJ BPU NJCEP and MSEIA will appeal the Board’s ruling that photovoltaic panels must be performed by a licensed electrical contractor who holds a business permit.

The Board directed that this matter be placed on the next Agenda for further discussion.

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The following matters were held in abeyance and will be discussed at a future meeting.

Response received from Howard Shapiro, License #1905, to the Provisional Order of Discipline filed July 27, 2009, ordering that he pay a civil penalty in the amount of $2,750.00 for violation of N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7(a) for falsely stating he completed 34 hours of continuing education; N.J.S.A. 45:5A-13.1 and N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7(b & c) $62.50 for each hour not completed; and a public reprimand is provisionally imposed for violation of N.J.S.A. 1-21 (a & h), N.J.S.A. 45:5A-13.1 et seq, and N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7 (a, b &c).

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Response received from Alphonse Esposito, License #2885, to the Provisional Order of Discipline filed July 27, 2009, ordering that he pay a civil penalty in the amount of $5,500.00 for violation of N.J.S.A. 45:5A-13.1 and N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7 (b & c) for failing to complete the ten hour course of study; N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7(a) for falsely stating he completed 34 hours of continuing education; N.J.S.A. 45:5A-13.1 and N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7(b & c) $62.50 for each hour not completed; and a public reprimand is provisionally imposed for violation of N.J.S.A. 1-21 (a & h), N.J.S.A. 45:5A-13.1 et seq, and N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7 (a, b &c).

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Response received from Frank Ullmann, License #14915, to the Provisional Order of Discipline filed July 27, 2009, ordering that he pay a civil penalty in the amount of $4,600.00 for violation of N.J.S.A. 45:5A-13.1 and N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7 (b & c) for failing to complete the ten hour course of study; N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7(a) for falsely stating he completed 34 hours of continuing education; N.J.S.A. 45:5A-13.1 and N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7(b & c) $62.50 for each hour not completed; N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7(a) for failing to maintain certificates; and a public reprimand is provisionally imposed for violation of N.J.S.A. 1-21 (a & h), N.J.S.A. 45:5A-13.1 et seq, and N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7 (a, b &c).

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Response received from Michael B. Stallone, License #8878, to the Provisional Order of Discipline filed July 27, 2009, ordering that he pay a civil penalty in the amount of $1,500.00 for violation of N.J.S.A. 45:5A-13.1 and N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7(b & c) for failing to complete the ten hour course of study and a public reprimand is provisionally imposed for violation of N.J.S.A. 1-21 (h), N.J.S.A. 45:5A-13.1 and N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7(a, b & c et seq).

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Response received from Richard Blythe, License #4579, to the Provisional Order of Discipline filed July 27, 2009, ordering that he pay a civil penalty in the amount of $5,500.00 for violation of N.J.S.A. 45:5A-13.1 and N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7(b & c) for failing to complete the ten hour course of study; N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7(a) for falsely stating he completed 34 hours of continuing education; N.J.S.A. 45:5A-13.1 and N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7(b & c) $62.50 for each hour not completed; and a public reprimand is provisionally imposed for violation of N.J.S.A. 1-21 (a & h), N.J.S.A. 45:5A-13.1 et seq, and N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7(a, b &c).

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Response received from James R. Fortier, License #10725, to the Provisional Order of Discipline filed July 28, 2009, ordering that he pay a civil penalty in the amount of $2,687.50 for violation of N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7(a) for falsely stating he completed 34 hours of continuing education; N.J.S.A. 45:5A-13.1 and N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7(b & c) $62.50 for each hour not completed; and a public reprimand is provisionally imposed for violation of N.J.S.A. 1-21 (a & h), N.J.S.A. 45:5A-13.1 et seq, and N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7(a, b &c).

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Response received from Jack K. Cramer, License #5143, to the Provisional Order of Discipline filed July 28, 2009, ordering that he pay a civil penalty in the amount of $3,100.00 for violation of N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7(a) for falsely stating he completed 34 hours of continuing education; N.J.S.A. 45:5A-13.1 and N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7(b & c) $62.50 for each hour not completed; N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7(a) for failing to maintain certificates; and a public reprimand is provisionally imposed for violation of N.J.S.A. 1-21(a & h), N.J.S.A. 45:5A-13.1 et seq, and N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7(a, b &c).

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Response received from Dominic M. Paternoster, License #5549, to the Provisional Order of Discipline filed July 28, 2009, ordering that he pay a civil penalty in the amount of $5,062.50 for violation of N.J.S.A. 45:5A-13.1 and N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7 (b & c) for failing to complete the ten hour course of study; N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7(a) for falsely stating he completed 34 hours of continuing education; N.J.S.A. 45:5A-13.1 and N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7(b & c) $62.50 for each hour not completed; and a public reprimand is provisionally imposed for violation of N.J.S.A. 1-21(a & h), N.J.S.A. 45:5A-13.1 et seq, and N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7(a, b &c).

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Response received from Thomas W. Richey, License #11112, to the Provisional Order of Discipline filed July 28, 2009, ordering that he pay a civil penalty in the amount of $4,000.00 for violation of N.J.S.A. 45:5A-13.1 and N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7 (b & c) for failing to complete the ten hour course of study; N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7(a) for falsely stating he completed 34 hours of continuing education; and a public reprimand is provisionally imposed for violation of N.J.S.A. 1-21(a & h), N.J.S.A. 45:5A-13.1 et seq, and N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7(a, b &c).

Response received from Robert Lambusta, License #13502, to the Provisional Order of Discipline filed July 27, 2009, ordering that he pay a civil penalty in the amount of $2,687.50 for violation of N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7(a) for falsely stating he completed 34 hours of continuing education; N.J.S.A. 45:5A-13.1 and N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7(b & c) $62.50 for each hour not completed; and a public reprimand is provisionally imposed for violation of N.J.S.A. 1-21(a & h), N.J.S.A. 45:5A-13.1 et seq, and N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7(a, b &c).

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Response received from Stephen G. Fodor, License #11858, to the Provisional Order of Discipline filed July 27, 2009, ordering that he pay a civil penalty in the amount of $2,937.50 for violation of N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7(a) for falsely stating he completed 34 hours of continuing education; N.J.S.A. 45:5A-13.1 and N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7(b & c) $62.50 for each hour not completed; and a public reprimand is provisionally imposed for violation of N.J.S.A. 1-21(a & h), N.J.S.A. 45:5A-13.1 et seq, and N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7(a, b &c).

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Response received from Vincent Coscia, License #13211, to the Provisional Order of Discipline filed July 27, 2009, ordering that he pay a civil penalty in the amount of $4,000.00 for violation of N.J.S.A. 45:5A-13.1 and N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7(b & c) for failing to complete the ten hour course of study; N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7(a) for falsely stating he completed 34 hours of continuing education; N.J.S.A. 45:5A-13.1; and a public reprimand is provisionally imposed for violation of N.J.S.A. 1-21(a & h), N.J.S.A. 45:5A-13.1 et seq, and N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7(a, b &c).

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Response received from Fred Katterman, License #3130, to the Provisional Order of Discipline filed July 28, 2009, ordering that he pay a civil penalty in the amount of $4,662.50 for violation of N.J.S.A. 45:5A-13.1 and N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7(b & c) for failing to complete the ten hour course of study; N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7(a) for falsely stating he completed 34 hours of continuing education; N.J.S.A. 45:5A-13.1 and N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7(b & c) $62.50 for each hour not completed; N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7(f) for failing to maintain certificates; and a public reprimand is provisionally imposed for violation of N.J.S.A. 1-21 (a & h), N.J.S.A. 45:5A-13.1 et seq, and N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7 (a, b &c).

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Response received from Thomas J. Walsh, Sr., License #6765, to the Provisional Order of Discipline filed July 28, 2009, ordering that he pay a civil penalty in the amount of $5,500.00 for violation of N.J.S.A. 45:5A-13.1 and N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7 (b & c) for failing to complete the ten hour course of study; N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7(a) for falsely stating he completed 34 hours of continuing education; N.J.S.A. 45:5A-13.1 and N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7(b & c) $62.50 for each hour not completed; and a public reprimand is provisionally imposed for violation of N.J.S.A. 1-21 (a & h), N.J.S.A. 45:5A-13.1 et seq, and N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7 (a, b &c).

Response received from Jeffrey Reder, License #9766, to the Provisional Order of Discipline filed July 28, 2009, ordering that he pay a civil penalty in the amount of $4,100.00 for violation of N.J.S.A. 45:5A-13.1 and N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7 (b & c) for failing to complete the ten hour course of study; N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7(a) for falsely stating he completed 34 hours of continuing education; N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7(f) for failing to maintain certificates; and a public reprimand is provisionally imposed for violation of N.J.S.A. 1-21 (h), N.J.S.A. 45:5A-13.1 and N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7 (a, b & c) et seq.

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Response received from Dino Carfora, License #14990, to the Provisional Order of Discipline filed July 28, 2009, ordering that he pay a civil penalty in the amount of $4,000.00 for violation of N.J.S.A. 45:5A-13.1 and N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7 (b & c) for failing to complete the ten hour course of study; N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7(a) for falsely stating he completed 34 hours of continuing education; and a public reprimand is provisionally imposed for violation of N.J.S.A. 1-21 (a & h), N.J.S.A. 45:5A-13.1 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7 (a, b &c).

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Response received from Mr. Smyth, License #11046, to the Provisional Order of Discipline filed July 28, 2009, ordering that he pay a civil penalty in the amount of $4,000.00 for violation of N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7(a) for falsely stating he completed 34 hours of continuing education; N.J.S.A. 45:5A-13.1 and N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7(b & c) $62.50 for each hour not completed; and a public reprimand is provisionally imposed for violation of N.J.S.A. 1-21 (a & h), N.J.S.A. 45:5A-13.1 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7 (a, b &c).

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Response received from James N. Singer, License #5337, to the Provisional Order of Discipline filed July 28, 2009, ordering that he pay a civil penalty in the amount of $3,000.00 for violation of N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7(a) for falsely stating he completed 34 hours of continuing education; N.J.S.A. 45:5A-13.1 and N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7(b & c) $62.50 for each hour not completed; and a public reprimand is provisionally imposed for violation of N.J.S.A. 1-21 (a & h), N.J.S.A. 45:5A-13.1 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7 (a, b &c).

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Response received from James E. Mulligan, License #8783, to the Provisional Order of Discipline filed July 27, 2009, ordering that he pay a civil penalty in the amount of $4,500.00 for violation of N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7(a) for falsely stating he completed 34 hours of continuing education; N.J.S.A. 45:5A-13.1 and N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7 (b & c) for failing to complete the ten hour course of study; N.J.S.A. 45:5A-13.1 and N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7(b & c) $62.50 for each hour not completed; and a public reprimand is provisionally imposed for violation of N.J.S.A. 1-21 (a & h), N.J.S.A. 45:5A-13.1 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7 (a, b &c).

Response received from Colin G. Clausson, License #8004, to the Provisional Order of Discipline filed July 28, 2009, ordering that he pay a civil penalty in the amount of $5,500.00 for violation of N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7(a) for falsely stating he completed 34 hours of continuing education; N.J.S.A. 45:5A-13.1 and N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7 (b, c & d) for failing to complete the ten hour course of study; N.J.S.A. 45:5A-13.1 and N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7(b & c) $62.50 for each hour not completed; and a public reprimand is provisionally imposed for violation of N.J.S.A. 1-21(a & h), N.J.S.A. 45:5A-13.1 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7 (a, b &c).

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Response received from Guy P. Hoyt, License #4274, to the Provisional Order of Discipline filed July 28, 2009, ordering that he pay a civil penalty in the amount of $3,600.00 for violation of N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7(f) for failing to maintain certificates; N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7(a) for falsely stating he completed 34 hours of continuing education; N.J.S.A. 45:5A-13.1 and N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7(b & c) $62.50 for each hour not completed; and a public reprimand is provisionally imposed for violation of N.J.S.A. 1-21 (a & h), N.J.S.A. 45:5A-13.1 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7 (a, b &c).

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Response received from Keith Ballentine, License #11421, to the Provisional Order of Discipline filed July 27, 2009, ordering that he pay a civil penalty in the amount of $2,812.50 for violation of N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7(a) for falsely stating he completed 34 hours of continuing education; N.J.S.A. 45:5A-13.1 and N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7(b & c) $62.50 for each hour not completed; and a public reprimand is provisionally imposed for violation of N.J.S.A. 1-21 (a & h), N.J.S.A. 45:5A-13.1 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7 (a, b &c).

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Response received from Peter Larkin, License #14812, to the Provisional Order of Discipline filed July 28, 2009, ordering that he pay a civil penalty in the amount of $2,750.00 for violation of N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7(a) for falsely stating he completed 34 hours of continuing education; N.J.S.A. 45:5A-13.1 and N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7(b & c) $62.50 for each hour not completed; and a public reprimand is provisionally imposed for violation of N.J.S.A. 1-21 (a & h), N.J.S.A. 45:5A-13.1 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7 (a, b &c).

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Response received from William H. Niemann, II, License #9222, to the Provisional Order of Discipline filed July 28, 2009, ordering that he pay a civil penalty in the amount of $3,500.00 for violation of N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7(a) for falsely stating he completed 34 hours of continuing education; N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7(f) for failing to maintain certificates; N.J.S.A. 45:5A-13.1 and N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7(b & c) $62.50 for each hour not completed; and a public reprimand is provisionally imposed for violation of N.J.S.A. 1-21 (a & h), N.J.S.A. 45:5A-13.1 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7 (a, b , c & f).

Response received from Walter L. Newbury, License #6623, to the Provisional Order of Discipline filed July 28, 2009, ordering that he pay a civil penalty in the amount of $4,000.00 for violation of N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7(a) for falsely stating he completed 34 hours of continuing education; N.J.S.A. 45:5A-13.1 and N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7(b & c) $62.50 for each hour not completed; and a public reprimand is provisionally imposed for violation of N.J.S.A. 1-21 (a & h), N.J.S.A. 45:5A-13.1 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7 (a, b , & c).

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Response received from Michael Maquire, License #11717, to the Provisional Order of Discipline filed July 27, 2009, ordering that he pay a civil penalty in the amount of $2,875.00 for violation of N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7(a) for falsely stating he completed 34 hours of continuing education; N.J.S.A. 45:5A-13.1 and N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7(b & c) $62.50 for each hour not completed; and a public reprimand is provisionally imposed for violation of N.J.S.A. 1-21(a & h), N.J.S.A. 45:5A-13.1 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7 (a, b , & c).

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Response received from William J. Ronca, License #7446, to the Provisional Order of Discipline filed July 28, 2009, ordering that he pay a civil penalty in the amount of $3,125.00 for violation of N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7(a) for falsely stating he completed 34 hours of continuing education; N.J.S.A. 45:5A-13.1 and N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7(b & c) $62.50 for each hour not completed; and a public reprimand is provisionally imposed for violation of N.J.S.A. 1-21(a & h), N.J.S.A. 45:5A-13.1 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7 (a, b , & c).

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Response received from Warren Besthorne, License #1799 to the Provisional Order of Discipline filed July 27, 2009, ordering that he pay a civil penalty in the amount of $4,750.00 for violation of N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7(a) for falsely stating he completed 34 hours of continuing education; N.J.S.A. 45:5A-13.1 and N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7(b & c) $62.50 for each hour not completed; N.J.S.A. 45:5A-13.1 and N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7 (b & c) for failing to complete the ten hour course of study; and a public reprimand is provisionally imposed for violation of N.J.S.A. 1-21 (a & h), N.J.S.A. 45:5A-13.1 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7(a, b , & c).

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Oscar Ortiz stated that he submitted his application to take the electrical contractor’s examination and was denied because he was three months short of having five years of hands-on experience in the field. Mr. Ortiz also stated that he submitted the requested information and was denied again as it did not appear that he was employed full time.

Mr. Ortiz stated that he has worked through Trade Source and has the required five years of experience to take the examination.

Mr. Schooley advised Mr. Ortiz that in order to substantiate five years of experience full time, he may submit copies of W-2 income tax forms. Upon receipt of this information, the Board will again review Mr. Ortiz’s application.

Mr. Ortiz stated that he will forward the requested documentation for the Board’s review.

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The Board reviewed applications for the written examination to be administered by Thomson Prometric.

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Motion made by Mr. Joseph F. Cantalupo and seconded by Mr. Richard T. Aicher, Jr., and unanimously passed, that the Board go into Executive Closed Session to consider and to review consumer complaints, investigative reports and other information received pursuant to the Board’s investigative authority in order to determine whether violations of the law, including Board regulations have occurred. The results of the deliberations will be made known when and if the Board determines to initiate disciplinary action or other law enforcement action.

Meeting adjourned at 2:00 P.M.

A Business Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 7, 2009, at 9:00 A.M.
An Appointment Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 21, 2009, at 9:00 A.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Joseph P. Schooley
Chairman

INITIAL LICENSEES APPROVED BY THE BOARD ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2009 EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 2, 2009 TO MARCH 31, 2012

1. Nicholas Zinni, Jr. - 14 Deer Lane - Montague, NJ 07827

2. Roberto Vaccarella - 222 Morningside Road - Paramus, NJ 07652

3. Keith P Kralovic - 94 Nottingham Square - Hackettstown, NJ 07840

4. Robert Mulholland - 108 Levitt Avenue - Bergenfield, NJ 07621

5. Jose Delfi - 1112 N. 9th Street - Reading, PA 19604

6. Yaakov Forchheimer - 165 Flintlock Drive - Lakewood, NJ 08701

7. James P Camburn - 113 Eldredge Avenue - Del Haven, NJ 08251

8. Terence Bradford - 2 Denman Place - Cranford, NJ 07016

9. Justin Anderson - 446 Main Street - Juliustown, NJ 08042

10. Craig Catino - 2331 Pine Grove Avenue - Toms River, NJ 08753

11. Filice Lomberdo - 14 Long Road - Freehold, NJ 07728

12. John F Rooney - 23 Gedney Circle - White Plains, NY 10605

13. Yisroel Berkowitz - 18 Grassmere Street - Lakewood, NJ 08707

14. Bryan Similo - 21 Derringes Drive - Howell, NJ 07731

15. John Lensi - 5 Creek Road - Oxford, NJ 07863

16. Darrell E Belcher, Jr. - 42 Line Street - Erial, NJ 08081

17. Lloyd Mills - 57 East Quillytown Road #1 - Carneys Point, NJ 08069

18. AVD Electric LLC - 18-02 Berdan Avenue - Fairlawn, NJ 07410

19. Douglas Fetkowitz - 339 Goffle Road - Ridgewood, NJ 07450

20. Kevin Trass - 862 Park Avenue Apt. 5 - River Edge, NJ 07661

21. Romeo Warren - 3 Park Circle Drive - Middletown, NY 10940

22. Michael Kamper - 50 Oakley Way - Wayne, NJ 07470

23. Brent Davison - 40 Dawn Cypress Lane - Jackson, NJ 08527

24. Kevin Rovere - 923 Alps Road - Wayne, NJ 07470

25. Joseph A Borrello - 35 Philo Blvd - Edison, NJ 08837

26. Nader Haddad -62 Jackson Place - Moonachie, NJ 07074

27. Imad Rahawi - 9 Twin River Drive North - East Windsor, NJ 08520

28. Eric M Lowenstein - 15 Alpine Lane - West Milford, NJ 07480

29. James Newman - 55 Main Street - Lebanon, NJ 08833

30. Joseph A Nappi - 13 Skytop Gardens #15 - Parlin, NJ 08859

31. Benjamin P Lauriello - 7501 Ocean Avenue - Woldwood Crest, NJ 08260

32. Israel Harnik - 4 Gefen Drive - Lakewood, NJ 08701

33. Alvin Hester - 2560 US Hwy 22 #13P - Scotch Plains, NJ 07076

34. Roger W Lockwood - 5 Crag Place - Ringwood, NJ 07456

35. Eric Cook - 50 Emma Place - Eatontown, NJ 07724

INITIAL BUSINESS PERMITS APPROVED BY THE BOARD
SEPTEMBER 2, 2009
EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 2, 2009 TO MARCH 31, 2012

1. Element Electric LLC - (Nichaolas Zinni Jr.) - (Limited Liability Company) - 14 Deer Lane - Montague, NJ 07827

2. Vaccarella Electrical Services LLC - (Robert Vaccarella) - (Limited Liability Company) 222 Morningside Road - Paramus, NJ 07652

3. Wire Tech Electric LLC - (Keith P Keith) - (Limited Liability Company) - 94 Nottingham Square - Hackettstown, NJ 07890

4. Top Dog Electric LLC - (Robert Mulholland) - (Limited Liability Company) - 108 Levitt Avenue - Bergenfield, NJ 07621

5. Jose Delfi - t/a - Jose Delfi Electrical Contractor - (Individual) - 1112 North 9th Street - Reading, PA 19604

6. For - Tech Electric LLC - ( Yaakov Forchheimer) - (Limited Liability Company) - 165 Flintlock Drive - Lakewood, NJ 08701

7. BAM Electric LLC - (James P Camburn) - (Limited Liability Company) - 113 Eldredge Avenue - Del Haven, NJ 08251

8. TKB Electric LLC (Terence Bradford) - (Limited Liability Company) - 2 Denman Place - Cranford, NJ

9. Justin F Anderson - t/a - Ander Electric - (Individual) - 446 Main Street -Juliustown, NJ 08042-0241

10. DC Building Systems LLC - (Caig Catino) - (Limited Liability Company) - 2331 Pine Grove Avenue, Toms River, NJ 08753

11. Electric Electric LLC - (Felice Lombardo) - (Limited Liability Company) - 14 Long Road - Freehold, NJ 07728

12. MJ Rooney Electrical Contracting LTD - (John F Rooney) - (Corporation) - 23 Gedney Circle - White Plains, NY 10605

13. Berkowitz Electric LLC - (Yisroel Berkowitz) - (Limited Liability Company) - 18 Grassmere Street - Lakewood, NJ 08701

14. Bryan Similo - t/a - BDS Electrical Contracting - (Individual) - 21 Derringer Drive - Howell, NJ 07731

15. Royal Electrical Service LLC - (Johns S Lensi) - (Limited Liability Company) - 5 Creek Road - Oxford, NN 07863

16. Belcher Enterprises LLC -d/b/a Belcher Electric - (Darrell E Belcher Jr.) - (Limited Liability Company) - 450 South Fellowship Road - Maple Shade, NJ 08052

17. Lloyd Mills t/a - Lloyd Mills Electrical Contractor - (Individual) - 57 East Quilytown Road Lot 1 - Carneys Point, NJ 08069

18. A V D Electric LLC - (Victor M Varela) - (Limited Liability Company) - 18-02 Berdan Avenue - Fairlawn, NJ 07410

19. Track Electric LLC - (Douglas Fetkowitz) - (Limited Liability Company) - 339 Goffle Road - Ridgewood, NJ 07450

20. Kevin Trass - t/a - Trass Electric - (Individual) - 297 Maple Avenue - Oradell, NJ 07649

21. Raw Power Electric Corp - (Romeo Warren ) - Corporation) - 3 Park Circle Drive - Middletown, NY 10940

22. Kamper Electric LLC - (Michael Kamper) - (Limited Liability Company) - 50 Oakley Way - Wayne, NJ 07470

23. All Hours Electric LLC - (Brent A Davison) - (Limited Liability Company) - 40 Dawn Cypress Lane - Jackson, NJ 08527

24. Rovere and Son Contracting LLC - (Kevin Rovere) - (Limited Liability Company) - 923 Alps Road - Wayne, NJ 07470

25. J A B Electric LLC - (Joseph Borrello) - (Limited Liability Company) - 35 Philo Blvd - Edison, NJ 08837

26. Haddad Electric & General Contractors LLC - (Nader Haddad) - (Limited Liability Company) - 62 Jacdson Place - Mocnachie, NJ 07074

27. State Electric LLC - (Imad Rahawi) - (Limited Liability Company) - 9 Twin River Drive North East Windsor, NJ 08520

28. Nustar Enterprises LLC - (John R Clark, Jr) - (Limited Liability Company) - 29 Groff Road - Monroeville, NJ 08343 - License #13064

INITIAL BUSINESS PERMITS PREVIOUSLY EXPIRED
APPROVED BY THE BOARD SEPTEMBER 2, 2009
EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 2, 2009 TO MARCH 31, 2012

1 E J Sisco Electrical Contractor LLC - (Ernest Sisco) - (Limited Liability Company) - 7 Wilmington Drive - Nutley, NJ 07110 - License #9957B

2. Supreme Electric USA LLC - (Bruno Duva) - (Limited Liability Company) - 1250 Hooper Avenue - Toms River, NJ 08753 - License #5481C

3. Diversified Concepts Group - (Harry J Reeb) - (Corporation) - 15 Duke Drive - Sicklerville, NJ 08081 - License #4296D

4. Anthony G Moore - t/a -AGM Electric- (Individual) - 2121 Pineview Road - Forked River, NJ 08731- License #12307A

5. Fiber Pros Inc d/b/a D&W Technologies - (Wayne Wilkins) - (Corporation) - 13 Brecken Ridge Drive - Sicklerville, NJ 08081 - License #10578

CHANGES IN BUSINESS PERMITS APPROVED
BY THE BOARD SEPTEMBER 2, 2009
EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 2, 2009 TO MARCH 31, 2012

1. Plainfield Electrical Services LLC - (Gregory Rosenberg) - (Limited Liability Company) - Formerly - (Plainfield Electrical Company Inc) - (Corporation) - 740 West 8th Street - Plainfield, NJ 07060 - License #8309B

2. Thomas Controls Inc - (Paul M Matthew) - (Corporation) - Formerly - MPM Electrical Inc - (Corporation) - 6 Spruce Meadows Drive - Monre, NJ 08831 - License #12912C

3. Nationwide Electrical Service LLC - (James C Hoffmann) - (Limited Liability Company) Formerly - (Hoffman Electric Service Corporation) - 123 Reeve Avenue - Bloomfield, NJ 07003 - License #9815B

4. L J Electra Corporation - (John Z Roguski) - (Corporation) - Formerly - Eastern Electric Corporation of NJ - (Corporation) - 2536 Tuckahoe Road Franklinville, NJ 083322 - License #10507B

5. Blagodat Incorporated - (Azmi Bige) - (Corporation) - Formerly - (Bilge Electrical & Mechanical Consultans) - 294 Parker Avenue Clifton, NJ 07011 - License #16313A

6. Denneth Dreitlein - t/a Kenny D Electric - (Individual) - Formerly - (Trico Electric LLC) (Limited Liability Company) - 191 Cleveland Street - New Milford, NJ 07646 - License #13801B

7. Zaro Electric LLC - (Joseph V Cannizzaro) - (Limited Liability Company) - Formerly - (Zaro Electrical Contracting) - (Individual) - 63 Washington Court - Towaco, NJ 07082 License #16317A

8. Lucas & Lucas Ass. LLC Electrical Contractor - (Manny Lucas) - Limited Liability Company) - Formerly - (Lucas and Lucas Electrical Contractor) - (Individual) - 59 15th Street - Toms River, NJ 08753 - License # 13371A