The notice of this meeting was prepared in the Office of the Board and mailed to the Secretary of State, the Star Ledger, the Trenton Times and the Courier Post.

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting of the Fire Alarm, Burglar Alarm and Locksmith Advisory Committee was called to order by Chairman Robert Shoremount at 9:50 a.m. in the Essex Room, Seventh Floor, 124 Halsey Street, Newark, New Jersey. All parties were duly notified of the date, time and location of this meeting and pertinent material was provided to meeting participants.

Attendees recited the Pledge of Allegiance prior to the roll call of members.

ROLL CALL

Committee Members Present:

Edward Bagniewski
Robert Boyer
Keith Eaves
Arthur Fucetola
William Hartung
Charles Okun
Richard Rible
Robert Shoremount
Jon Sprague

Others Present:

George DeLuca, Administrative Analyst
Sally Barletta, Senior Clerk Transcriber
Angelica Guerrero, Clerk Typist
Joseph Donofrio, Deputy Attorney General

Members of the Public:

Scott Fischbein
Gerard Duffy
Jeff Davis
Ron Virack

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Advisory Committee was informed of the following:

- 394 businesses have been licensed
- 6 business license applications are pending Committee approval
- 20 business license applications are pending additional information
- 6 business license applications are pending licensure
-136 licensed businesses are pending wall certificates

APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JANUARY 20, 2009

Subsequent to the discussion, motion was by Robert Boyer, seconded by Charles Okun and unanimously passed to accept the amended Public Session minutes of the January 20, 2009 meeting.

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

A Chairman’s Report was not provided for this meeting.

NOMINATIONS FOR THE OFFICES OF CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN

Motion was made by Edward Bagniewski, seconded by Arthur Fucetola and unanimously passed to nominate Robert Shoremount to a eleventh term as Chairman. Following the vote, a motion was made by Charles Okun, seconded by William Hartung and unanimously passed to close nominations for the office of Chairman.

Motion was made by Edward Bagniewski, seconded by Arthur Fucetola and unanimously passed to nominate Robert Boyer to a ninth term as a Vice Chairman. Following the vote, a motion was made by Charles Okun, seconded by William Hartung and unanimously passed to close nominations for the office of Vice Chairman.

REPORT FROM THE CONTINUING EDUCATION SUBCOMMITTEE

Sponsor: Jeffrey D. Zwirn
- Jeffrey D. Zwirn has previously been approved as an instructor

Correspondence
Request for approval to reduce length for continuing education seminars which were approved for less hours than applied for.

Sponsor: Elite CEU (Sponsor # FBLSP008)
- Kaleb Brashear has previously been approved as an instructor

Title
- The Fifteen Minutes Safe Opening Technique Course 2 hours
(Replaces Introduction To Safe Opening (2 hours) & Advanced Safe Opening (2 hours)
- Key Bumping 2 hours
- Panic And Exit Hardware 2 hours

Sponsor: G.E. Security, INC.
- IACET Certified Programs

For Assignment of Continuing Education Codes

- EST Intelligent/Addressable 8 hours
- E-FSA Intelligent/Addressable 8 hours
- Fireworx Intelligent/Addressable 8 hours
- Vigilant Intelligent/Addressable 8 hours
- E-FSC Conventional Fire Systems Course 10 hours
- Fire Shield Plus Conventional Fire Systems Course
- Fireworx Conventional Fire Systems Course 10 hours

Sponsor: Elk Products, Inc.
- The Instructors’ resumes’ are included in the package

Title
- From Security to Automation And Energy Management With M1 2 hours
- From Security to Automation And Energy Management, Hands On With M1 6 hours

Sponsor: Security Solutions, Inc.
- The Instructors’ resumes’ are included in the package

Title
- Surge Protection For Electronic Security & Life Safety Systems 2 hours
- Network CCTV Solutions 2 hours
- Russounds CAV6.6 & RNET 2 hours
- Introducing The Russound Smart Media Console And Lifeware 2 hours
- Keyscan - Designing An Access Control System 2 hours
- Advanced Networking For DVR’s 2 hours
- Basic Networking For DVR’s 2 hours

Motion was made by Robert Boyer, seconded by Charles Okun and unanimously passed to table discussion until the March 17, 2009 meeting.

DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL REPORT

Correspondence
- Township of Maple Shade, Municipal "Alarm Licensing"

The Advisory Committee reviewed and discussed correspondence received from the Township of Maple Shade, Municipal with regard to alarm licensing. Subsequent to discussion, the Advisory Committee requested that Deputy Attorney General Joseph Donofrio draft correspondence to the Township of Maple Shade with regard to Ordinance No. 1995-7.

FOR THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE’S INFORMATION

- Memorandum To Director’s Office, Comments On Assembly Bill A-3558

The Advisory Committee reviewed and discussed a memorandum submitted to Francesca Flanagan, Office Of The Director with regard to Assembly Bill A-3558.

- Listing Of Pending Legislation For The Fourth Quarter, CY 2008

The Advisory Committee reviewed and discussed a listing of pending legislation for the fourth quarter, CY 2008.

Motion was made by Arthur Fucetola, seconded by Charles Okun and unanimously passed to adjourn the Public Session at 11:00 a.m. and proceed into Executive Session.

Motion was made by Edward Bagniewski, seconded by William Hartung and unanimously passed to adjourn the Executive Session at 1:30 p.m. and proceed into Public Session for the purpose of reporting the actions of the Advisory Committee.

-IMO Grounding

The Advisory Committee reviewed and discussed correspondence received with regard to the Township of Hamilton, NJ Electrical Sub-code Inspector denying burglar alarm and fire alarm permits unless an Electrical Contractor files the proper permits.

Chairman Shoremount proposed that correspondence be reviewed by the Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors. Subsequent to the discussion, a motion was made by Keith Eaves, seconded by William Hartung and unanimously passed to adopt Chairman Shoremount’s response and forward correspondence to the Board of Electrical Contractors.

-IMO Gilad Gill

The Advisory Committee reviewed and discussed the Final Order of Discipline for Gilad Gill. Motion was made by Arthur Fucetola, seconded by Charles Okun and unanimously passed to issue a Final Order of Discipline FOD) to Gilad Gill with regard to his failure to respond to the Provisional Order of Denial (POD) within 30 days.

-IMO Dagoberto Perez

The Advisory Committee reviewed and discussed the Final Order of Discipline, Denial of Licensure for Dagoberto Perez. Motion was made by William Hartung seconded by Arthur Fucetola and unanimously passed to issue a Final Order of Discipline (FOD), Denial of Licensure to Dagoberto Perez with regard to his failure to respond to the Provisional Order of Denial (POD) within 30 days.

-IMO Arose, Inc.

The Advisory Committee reviewed and discussed correspondence received from Arose, Inc. with regard to a signed acknowledgment to cease and desist and a payment in the amount of $2,500.00. Upon discussion, the Advisory Committee determined the matter has been closed with no further action.

-IMO Stanley T. Julius

Mr. Julius failed to provide written response within a 30-day period to the Advisory Committee with regard to additional information required for his application. A motion was made by Charles Okun, seconded by Keith Eaves and unanimously passed to inform Stanley T. Julius that the matter has been closed with no further action. In the event Stanley T. Julius should request a future application for licensure, he will be required to comply with N.J.A.C. 13:31A-2.1.

-IMO Christopher J. Petsch

Deputy Attorney General Donofrio informed the Committee that Mr. Petsch failed to respond to an additional Demand for Statement Under Oath. Motion was made by Edward Bagniewski, seconded by Arthur Fucetola and unanimously passed requesting that Deputy Attorney General Joseph Donofrio prepare a Provisional Order of Discipline (POD) for Christopher Petsch with regard to failure to cooperate.

-IMO Michael S. Singer, Licensee

The Advisory Committee reviewed and discussed a criminal history summary recently provided to the Advisory Committee for Michael S. Singer, a licensee. Upon discussion, the Advisory Committee requested that a Letter of Disposition be sent to Mr. Singer.

REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS FOR ALARM AND LOCKSMITH LICENSES

The Advisory Committee reviewed the applications of alarm and locksmith applicants seeking alarm and locksmith licenses at this meeting.

REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS FOR ALARM AND LOCKSMITH BUSINESS LICENSES

The Advisory Committee reviewed the applications of alarm and locksmith businesses seeking business licenses at this meeting.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Ron Virack, a fire alarm and burglar alarm licensee, informed the Advisory Committee he received correspondence from the Township of Hamilton, NJ Electrical Sub-code inspector denying his burglar alarm and fire alarm permits unless an licensed Electrical Contractor files the proper permits. Chairman Shoremount informed Mr. Virack that he should contact the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) and explain specifically the type of job that will be done with regard to earth ground. Chairman Shoremount also informed Mr. Virack that the Advisory Committee will deliberate in Executive Session and he will be notified of the Committee’s decision.

Gerald Duffy, President of Spectrum Cable and Alarm Systems, Inc., and a member of New Jersey Burglar and Fire Alarm Association informed the Advisory Committee that several members of the New Jersey Burglar and Fire Alarm Association have submitted verbal complaints with regard to out-of-state fire alarm and burglar alarm installers.

Chairman Shoremount advised Gerald Duffy to inform the members of the New Jersey Burglar and Fire Alarm Association to file a complaint in writing against any contractor who may be falsely engaging in the fire alarm, burglar alarm and locksmith businesses.

Jeff Davis, a member of North Jersey Master Locksmith Association, and J & B Lock and Alarm, inquired about the procedure with regard to member appointments to the Advisory Committee. Chairman Shoremount informed Jeff Davis that the Advisory Committee has notified the Division each time a vacancy has occurred. An inquiry must be submitted to the Governor’s office for consideration of an appointment.

ADJOURNMENT

Having no further business, motion was made by Keith Eaves, seconded by Edward Bagniewski and unanimously passed to adjourn the Public Session at 2:30 p.m. The minutes reflect actions taken and decisions made by the Advisory Committee at this meeting.

Robert Shoremount
Chairman