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 9:45 a.m. in the Hudson Room, Sixth 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:

Keith Eaves
Arthur Fucetola
William Hartung
Robert ShoremountOthers Present:

George DeLuca, Administrative Analyst
Sally Barletta, Senior Clerk Transcriber
Angelica Guerrero, Clerk Typist
Joseph Cantalupo, Member, Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors
Joseph Donofrio, Deputy Attorney General

Committee members Edward Bagniewski, Robert Boyer, Charles Okun, Richard Rible and Jon Sprague were unable to attend the meeting.

Due to lack of a quorum, determinations made at this meeting will be stated as recommendations pending the consensus or vote by a quorum of Advisory Committee members at a subsequent meeting.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

To date, the Committee has licensed 413 businesses.

Additionally,
11 business license applications are pending to be licensed
26 business license applications are pending review for Committee approval
33 business license applications are being held for additional information

Staff has prepared 12 individual license applications for review by the Advisory Committee at this meeting.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF APRIL 21, 2009

Upon review of the minutes of the April 21, 2009 Public Session, the Advisory Committee recommended to correct the following:

page four (4), paragraph three (3)

It should be noted that the Regulations 13:31A-1.12(e)1 state: Credit shall not be granted for programs or courses that are less than one instructional hour long.

Subsequent to the discussion, motion was made by Keith Eaves, seconded by William Hartung and unanimously passed to recommend that the Advisory Committee accept the amended minutes of the April 21, 2009 meeting.

REPORT FROM THE CONTINUING EDUCATION SUBCOMMITTEE

- Continuing Education Programs Submitted For Approval

Sponsor: Honeywell Fire Systems

- Instructor: Daniel Lajoie

Title

- Introduction to Basic Fire Alarm Technology 2 hours (TECFA)
- Understand Intelligent Fire Alarm Systems 2 hours (TECFA)
- Troubleshooting Fire Alarms Systems 2 hours (TECFA)
- IP Fire Alarm Monitoring 2 hours (TECFA)

Sponsor: SPECO Technologies

- Instructors: Alan Schwartz; James Pascale; Gregory Luz; Vito Mileo; Drew Fitzgerald Title
- Migration From Analog To Digital IP Video For CCTV Survelliance On-line 2 hours (TECES)

Sponsor: LINEAR LLC

- Instructors: Steven R. Rivers; Aaron Duane Chartier

Title

- Linear DMC-10 UTP Intercom System 1.5 hours (TECES)
- Linear Open House Certification 1.5 hours (TECES)
- Linear HDTV Solutions 2 hours (NOT APPROVED - Out of scope of licenses)
- Linear PERS 2400A 2 hours (TECBA)
- Linear Access Product 1.75 (TECES)
- M & S Systems 4 hours (NOT APPROVED- Central Vacuum content out of scope of licenses - Suggest submittal to the Board of Examiners as activity requires an Electrical License

Sponsor: Network Video Technologies

- Instructors: Alicia Pereira; George R. Wojtan

Title

- UTP Video Transmission And Hybrid CCTV Applications 2 hours (TECES)

Sponsor: Termark Technical Institute

- Instructor: Terry L. Mrakovich

Title

- Intelligent Network Camera Course 16 hours (TECES)
- Understanding Digital Technology Course 10 hours (NOT APPROVED - Exceeds 8 hrs in one day)
- Understanding Access Control 4 hours (TECES)
- CCTV Analog & Digital 4 hours (TECES)
- False Alarm Reduction Course 2 hours (TECBA)
- Safety And Workers Compensation Course 2 hours (SAF)
- Electricity 101 8 hours (TECES)

Sponsor: Tony Fiorini, CRL (Reconsideration Of Disapproval Of Seminar, March 17, 2009)

Title

"Photography For Locksmiths And Safe Techs" (8 hours) Disapproved at March 17, 2009 meeting 8 hours (Reaffirmed, not within scope of license)

Sponsor: Rutgers University Emergency Services

Title

- Heart Saver AED Course 3.5 hours (SAF)
- BLS for Healthcare Provider Course 6 hours (SAF)
- Heart Saver First Aid Course 3.5 hours (SAF)
- Heart Saver CPR Course 3 hours (SAF)
- Heart Saver First Aid with CPR & AED 8 hours (SAF)
- National Safety Council’s Defensive Driving 8 hours (SAF)

Motion was made by Keith Eaves, seconded by William Hartung and unanimously passed to recommend that the Advisory Committee accept the recommendations made by the Continuing Education Subcommittee.

- Proposed Draft Amendments To Continuing Education Requirements

(N.J.A.C. 13:31A-1.12)

The members in attendance reviewed the proposed draft amendments to continuing education requirements. Upon review, motion was made by William Hartung, seconded by Arthur Fucetola and unanimously passed recommending to table discussion until the next meeting, scheduled to be held on June 16, 2009.

NOTICE OF PROPOSAL

- N.J.A.C. 13:31A, Proposed Readoption With Amendments

The members in attendance reviewed and discussed proposed readoption with amendments of the Advisory Committee Rules: N.J.A.C. 13:31A, published in the May 4, 2009 New Jersey Register.

There is a 60 day comment period prior to final publication of the readopted and amended Advisory Committee Rules.

CORRESPONDENCE

- Inquiry On Licensing Requirement For Individuals And Businesses, Continuing Education

Paul Belkin, Burglar Alarm Licensee, ClearCom LLC

The members in attendance reviewed and discussed an inquiry on the licensing requirement for individuals and businesses and continuing education for renewal of licenses. Upon discussion, the members in attendance recommended correspondence be sent to Paul Belkin, Burglar Alarm Licensee, ClearCom LLC. informing him that the Statute and Rules require businesses to obtain licenses and require a licensee to complete continuing education requirements prior to the second and successive renewal of a license.

- Request For Reconsideration Of Seminar Disapproved At March 17, 2009 Meeting

Tony Fiorini, CML, Photography For Locksmiths And Safe Techs (8 hours)

The members in attendance reviewed and discussed a request for reconsideration of a Seminar disapproved at March 17, 2009 meeting with regard to Tony Fiorini, CML, Photography For Locksmiths And Safe Techs. Upon discussion, the members in attendance recommended that Tony Fiorini, CML, be informed that the Photography For Locksmiths And Safe Techs. course is not within the scope of license.

FOR THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE’S INFORMATION

- Division Of Law Billing Report For The Third Quarter, Fiscal Year 2009

The members in attendance reviewed the Billing Report provided by the Division of Law for the third quarter of fiscal year 2009. The report indicated that 84.7 hours for Deputy Attorney General and Paralegal services were accrued during the quarter to a total of $9,371.16.

- Report On Legislation, Assembly Bill A3765

The members in attendance reviewed and discussed Assembly Bill A3765. The Bill would establish an 18-month moratorium on promulgation of new administrative rules and issuance of new policy circular letters by State agencies.

Motion was made by William Hartung, seconded by Keith Eaves and unanimously passed to recommend that Chairman Shoremount draft a response to legislation with regard to Assembly Bill A3765.

Motion was made by Arthur Fucetola, seconded by Keith Eaves and unanimously passed to recommend to adjourn the Public Session at 10:30 a.m. and proceed into Executive Session.

Motion was made by Keith Eaves, seconded by Arthur Fucetola and unanimously passed to recommend to adjourn the Executive Session at 2:00 p.m. and proceed into the Public Session.

ADJOURNMENT

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

Robert Shoremount
Chairman