The Board Minutes of February 6, 2008, have not been formally approved and are subject to change or modification by the Public Body at its next meeting of March 5, 2008, 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 February 6, 2008, was called to order at 9:00 A.M.
The following members were present:

Mr. James H. Flaherty, Acting Chairman
Mr. Robert A. McCullough
Mr. Mitchell R. Malec
Mr. Constantinos Papademas

Mr. Joseph P. Schooley, Chairman, Mr. Joseph F. Cantalupo and Mr. Richard T. Aicher, Jr. were absent.

Barbara A. Cook, Executive Director, was present from 9:00 A.M. until the close of the meeting.

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.

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

Also in attendance was James Bibbo, Central Jersey Electrical League.

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The Board saluted the Flag.

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Motion made by Mr. Robert A. McCullough and seconded by Mr. Constantinos Papademas, and unanimously passed, that the Minutes of the Special Meeting held November 27, 2007, be approved with the following corrections:

Page 1, Paragraph 1

The Board Minutes of November 27, 2007, have not been formally approved and are subject to change or modification by the Public Body at its next meeting of January 16, 2008, or soon thereafter as it may be considered.

Page 1, Paragraph 2 (the following paragraph is to be deleted)

Be it hereby resolved pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:4-13 that the Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors held a closed session regarding violations of the Law. It is expected that the discussions can be made public at the time action is taken.

Page 3, Paragraph 4

Motion made by Mr. Robert A. McCullough and seconded by Mr. Constantinos Papademas, and unanimously passed, that two (2) courses, and instructors, are approved as submitted. The previously approved courses are also approved.

Page 3, the following paragraph was inadvertently omitted

Motion made by Mr. Joseph F. Cantalupo and seconded by Mr. Robert A. McCullough, 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.

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Motion made by Mr. Mitchell R. Malec and seconded by Mr. Robert A. McCullough, and unanimously passed, to approve the Minutes of the 816th Meeting held December 12, 2007, with the following corrections:

Page 2, paragraph 9

Motion made by Mr. Robert A. McCullough and seconded by Mr. Constantinos Papademas, and unanimously passed, that eleven (11) new courses, and instructors, are approved as submitted.

Page 3, paragraph 9

The Board reviewed the Fiscal Year 2007 final budget report.

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Motion made by Mr. Mitchell R. Malec and seconded by Mr. Robert A. McCullough, and unanimously passed, to approve the Minutes of the 817th Meeting held January 9, 2008, with the following addition to page 8 as per DAG Provost:

Charles Auriemma, License #10762, submitted a response to the Provisional Order of Discipline and answered the questions asked in the Demand for Statement under Oath which the Board reviewed.

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Motion made by Mr. Robert A. McCullough and seconded by Mr. Mitchell R. Malec, and unanimously passed, to approve (9) Initial Licenses effective February 6, 2008 to March 31, 2009.

Motion made by Mr. Robert A. McCullough and seconded by Mr. Mitchell R. Malec, and unanimously passed, to approve (11) Initial Business Permits effective February 6, 2008 to March 31, 2009.

Motion made by Mr. Robert A. McCullough and seconded by Mr. Mitchell R. Malec, and unanimously passed, to approve (4) Initial Business Permits Previously Expired effective February 6, 2008 to March 31, 2009.

Motion made by Mr. Robert A. McCullough and seconded by Mr. Constantinos Papademas, and unanimously passed, to approve (12) Changes In Business Permits effective February 6, 2008 to March 31, 2009.

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Check in the amount of $100.00 received from James H. Gandy, Unlicensed, as the eighth installment of a civil penalty in the amount of $2,500.00 for violation of N.J.S.A. 45:5A-9 and N.J.A.C. 13:31-3.3. Payments started May 25, 2007 and the balance due is $1,700.00.

The Board accepted the payment.

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Postal Money Order in the amount of $300.00 received from Jack Giaimo, License #7375, as the ninth installment of a civil penalty in the amount of $3,000.00 for violation of N.J.S.A. 45:5A-9 and N.J.A.C. 13:31-3.3. Payments started April 16, 2007 and the balance due is $900.00.

The Board accepted the payment.

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Two checks in the amounts of $250.00 each were received from Christopher Page, License #13710, as the sixth and seventh installments of a civil penalty in the amount of $2,500.00 for violation of N.J.S.A. 45:5A-9; N.J.A.C. 13:31-3.3 (c) and N.J.S.A. 56:8-1 et seq. Payments started July 3, 2007 and the balance due is $1,000.00.

The Board accepted the payment.

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Mr. Flaherty recused himself from the following motion as he is familiar with Germinski Electric.

Letter received January 23, 2008, from Robert A. Germinsky requesting reinstatement of his License #11861 which he failed to renew for the 2000 to 2003; 2003 to 2006 and 2006 to 2009 triennial renewal periods.

The Committee unanimously recommended that a letter be sent to Mr. Germinsky advising him that in order to regain his License #11861 he must take and pass the written examination pursuant to the Uniform Enforcement Act which requires that five years after a license has expired a licensee is not permitted to renew his/her license without first taking the qualifying examination.

The Committee also requested that Mr. Germinsky explain whether or not he was conducting business as an electrical contractor utilizing his Business Permit #11861 during the period of 2000 to 2004.

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Letter dated January 23, 2008, received from John M. Miller requesting reinstatement of his License #13266 which he failed to renew for the 2000 to 2003; 2003 to 2006 and 2006 to 2009 triennial renewal periods.

Motion made by Mr. Robert A. McCullough and seconded by Mr. Mitchell R. Malec, and unanimously passed, that a letter be sent to Mr. Miller advising him that in order to regain his License #13266 he must take and pass the written examination pursuant to the Uniform Enforcement Act which requires that five years after a license has expired a licensee is not permitted to renew his/her license without first taking the qualifying examination.

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Mr. Mitchell R. Malec recused himself from the following motion as he is an employee of the Department of Community Affairs.

Mr. Robert A. McCullough 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 Susan McLaughlin, NJ Department of Community Affairs/Rutgers University.

The Committee unanimously recommended that five (5) new courses, and instructors, are approved as submitted.

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The sub-committee reviewed additional information regarding Michael S. Hughes’ application for Continuing Education Course/Seminar approval. The sub-committee had requested that Mr. Hughes clarify if the course he was requesting approval of is one 24 hour course or three individual 8 hour courses. If Mr. Hughes seeks approval of three individual courses, he was to provide three separate course titles.

Motion made by Mr. Robert A. McCullough and seconded by Mr. Mitchell R. Malec, and unanimously passed, that three (3) new courses, and instructors, are approved as submitted.

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The sub-committee reviewed additional information regarding Christina Bailey’s application for Continuing Education Course/Seminar approval. The Board requested that Ms. Bailey advise whether or not the seminar entitled "The 2008 National Electrical Code" is one 16 hour course or two eight hour courses.

Motion made by Mr. Robert A. McCullough and seconded by Mr. Mitchell R. Malec, and unanimously passed, that three (3) new courses, and instructors, are approved as submitted. The previously approved courses are also approved.

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The sub-committee reviewed an application for Continuing Education Course/Seminar approval received from Joanna Osoliniec, Institute for Technical Advancement, LLC.

Motion made by Mr. Robert A. McCullough and seconded by Mr. Mitchell R. Malec, and unanimously passed, that four (4) new courses, and instructors, are approved as submitted.

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Letter dated January 16, 2008, received from the Central Jersey Electrical League opposing Assembly Bill No. A4127. This bill provides that an applicant for a business permit meet certain minimum standards before being issued a permit.

DAG Provost stated that Assembly Bill No. A4127 has been re-filed as Assembly Bill No. A928.

Mr. McCullough stated that the Board had previously stated their position that they are not in support of this bill; however, the Board has not seen the re-filed version.

Mr. Bibbo stated that the Central Jersey Electrical League is vehemently opposed to this bill even though it impacts initial business permit holders only.

DAG Provost stated that the league can lobby the legislature and the members of the committee expressing their views. The Board is not permitted to become directly involved with legislation.

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The Board reviewed the new percentage breakdown and number of questions for the electrical contractor’s examination which will start with the April 2008.

Motion made by Mr. Constantinos Papademas and seconded by Mr. Robert A. McCullough, and unanimously passed, to approve the new percentage breakdown and number of questions which is to start with the April 2008 examination.

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The Home Improvement Registration Division requested that the Board review a copy of an advertisement to determine whether or not an electrical contractor’s license and business permit allows the advertiser to perform all of the work listed in the ad.

Motion made by Mr. Robert A. McCullough and seconded by Mr. Mitchell R. Malec, and unanimously passed, that all of the work listed in the advertisement comes under the jurisdiction of the licensed electrical contractor, who also holds a business permit, with the exception of Home Energy Audits.

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Signed cease and desist agreements received from the following individuals agreeing to include language in their advertisements that all electrical work is "performed by licensed electrical contractors".

Stephen Rice, Mullica Hill, New Jersey;
Jason Eisenberg, Old Bridge, New Jersey;
Philip Jaeger, Colonial Lawn Sprinkler & Lighting Design, Inc., Upper Saddle River, NJ;
Philip Agelgia, The Basement Store, Freeehold, New Jersey;
Andrew Zarharchuck, Rio Grande, New Jersey;
John D. Butler, Arapahoe Landscape Contractors, Allendale, New Jersey;
Joe Hubinger, West Milford, New Jersey;
Michael Wisniewski, Cape May Court House, New Jersey;
Alan Goldstein, South Plainfield, New Jersey;
Steven Metz, Central Jersey Pools, Patio & More, Freehold, New Jersey (all work performed by CJ Electric, License #7563);

Frank D’Angelo, FD Home Improvement, Wall Township, New Jersey;
Raymond C. Wiese, Mr. Handyman, Cherry Hill, New Jersey;
Kodiak Landscape Design, Inc., Pompton Lakes, New Jersey.
Forest Edge Landscaping, Kinnelon, New Jersey (letter advised business is closed)

The Board accepted the signed cease and desist agreements.

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The Board reviewed applications for the written examination to be administered by Thomson Prometric. Seventeen (17) applications were approved.

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Motion made by Mr. Robert A. McCullough and seconded by Mr. Mitchell R. Malec, 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, March 5, 2008, at 9:00 A.M.

An Appointment Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 19, 2008, at 9:00 A.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Barbara A. Cook
Executive Director

INITIAL LICENSEES APPROVED BY THE BOARD FEBRUARY 6, 2008
EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 6, 2008 TO MARCH 31, 2009

1. Pavel Dourbal - 6 Black Oak Mews - New Town, PA 18940

2. Wayne P Griffin - 113 Eddy Road - Manahawkin, NJ 08050

3. Jonathan K Hamilton - 4 Klein Drive - Yardville, NJ 08620

4. Thomas P Insetta - 1204 - 73rd Street - North Bergen, NJ 07047

5. Frank A Laspata Jr. - 56 Lupus Lane - Sewell, NJ 08080

6. Vladislaves Ringe - 743 Sanford Street , 2nd Floor - Philadelphia, PA 19116

7. Joe M Ruela - 35 Zeek Road - Morris Plains, NJ 07950

8. Jared W Smith - 2249 E Main Street - Millville, NJ 08332

9. Timothy J Smith - 665 Brunswick Pike - West Amwell, NJ 08530

INITIAL BUSINESS PERMITS APPROVED BY THE BOARD
FEBRUARY 6, 2008
EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 6, 2008 TO MARCH 31, 2009

1. JLC Electrical Contractors LLC - (Michael Boeke) - (Limited Liability Company) - 33 Sandburg Drive - Morganville, NJ 07751 - License #16120

2. Dourbal Electric Inc - (Pavel Dourbal) - (Corporation) - 10 Schalk’s Crossing Road, Suite 501-295 - Plainsboro, NJ 08536

3. Wayne P Griffin t/a - Five Star Electric (Individual) - 113 Eddy Road - Manahawkin, NJ 08050

4. Insetta Electrical Contractors LLC - (Thomas P Insetta) - (Limited Liability Company) -1204 - 73rd Street - North Bergen, NJ 07047

5. Frank A Laspata, Jr. t/a - Frank A Laspata Jr Electrical Contractor - (Individual) - 56 Lupus Lane - Sewell, NJ 08080

6. T Tec Electrical LLC - (Thomas J McNerny) - (Limited Liability Company) - 736 Anchor Avenue - Beachwood, NJ 08722 - License #16104

7. Electrical Edge Inc - (Vladislavs Ringe) - (Corporation) - 743 Sandford Street, 2nd Floor - Philadelphia, PA 19116

8. J P Electrical Services Corp - (Joe M Ruela) - (Corporation) - 285 Oraton Street - Newark, NJ 07104

9. Veltri Construction and Electrical Contractors d/b/a VEC Contractors LLC - (Christopher Veltri) - (Limited Liability Company) - 3107 Bridge Avenue - Point Pleasant, NJ 08742 - License #16001

10. Ever - Ready Electric LLC - (Cathleen J DeWitt) - (Limited Liability Company) - 91 Walnut Avenue - Somerset, NJ 08873 - License #16091

INITIAL BUSINESS PERMITS PREVIOUSLY EXPIRED
APPROVED BY THE BOARD FEBRUARY 6, 2008
EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 6, 2008 TO MARCH 31, 2009

1. Belle Mead Electric LLC - (Limited Liability Company) - (Ronald Iarkowski) - 35 Arthur Road - Hillsborough, NJ 08844 - License #13297A

2. B.R.C. Electrical Contractors LLC - ( Kenneth M Ross) - (Limited Liability Company) - 987 Englishtown Road - Old Bridge, NJ 08857 - License #11793B

3. Specialty Electrical Contractors Inc - (Randy A Walton) - (Corporation) - 104 Waterway Court - Aydlett, NC 27916 - License #11913E

4. Twinmac Electrical Contractors LLC - (Roger Collins) (Limited Liability Company) - 35-02 Van Duren Avenue - Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 - License #11984A

CHANGES IN BUSINESS PERMITS
APPROVED BY THE BOARD FEBRUARY 6, 2008
EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 6, 2008 TO MARCH 31, 2009

1. Fras - Air Contracting, LLC - (William M Fraser) - (Limited Liability Company) - Formerly - (Fras Air Contracting Inc.) - (Corporation) - 249 N. Main Street - Manville, NJ 08835 - License #4805BA

2. Stat Electric LLC - (Richard G Margolese) - (Limited Liability Company) - Formerly - (Stat Electric Company) - (Individual) - 31 Holly Avenue - Runnemede, NJ 08078 - License #11876A

3. H C Electrical Contracting LLC (Robert Hellwig) - (Limited Liability Company) - Formerly - (H C Electrical Contracting) - (Individual) - 470 River Road - East hanover, NJ 07936 - License #13248A

4. AL Fox Electric LLC - ( Kevin Curtis) - (Limited Liability Company) - Formerly - (Kacey Electric) - (Individual) - 1139 Barley Sheaf Road - Flemington, NJ 08822 - License #13282A

5. Timothy Regan t/a -Timothy Regan Electrical Services - (Individual) - Formerly - (Daylight Construction & Electric LLC) - (Limited Liability Company) - 38 Donaldson Avenue - Rutherford, NJ 07070 - License #10919B

6. V TEC Electric LLC - (Vincent Tulino) - (Limited Liability Company) - Formerly - (Vincent Tulino Electrical Contractor) - (Individual) - 22 Hardwood Drive - Jackson, NJ 08527 - License #14079A

7. AMP Electrical Construction LLP - (Christopher A Page) - (Limited Liability Partnership) - Formerly - (Northwest Electrical Construction) - 57 Hillcrest Drive - great Meadows, NJ 07838 - License #13710A

8. Alcole Electrical LLC - (Domenick Recchia) - (Limited Liability Company) - Formerly -(Alcole Electrical Contractor Co Inc.) - 4075 Route 516 - Matawan, NJ 07747 - License #12623A

9. Jerry Barrick Electrical Contractor LLC - (Jerry Barrick) - (Limited Liability Company) - Formerly - (Jerry Barrick Electrical Contractor) - (Individual) - 77 Quakertown Road - Pittstown, NJ 08867 - License #11245A

10. Washington Group International Inc. - (Martin Knudsen) - (Corporation) - Formerly - (Penquin Electric Co LLC) - (Limited Liability Company) 720 Park Blvd - Boise ID 83729 - License #15770A

11. Trinity Heating & Air, Inc - (Kevin Kura) - (Corporation) - Formerly - (Kura Electric LLC) - (Limited Liability Company) - 800 Route 9 South - Freehold, NJ 07728 - License #15821B

12. New General Electric LLC - (Michael Haverson) - (Limited Liability Company) - Formerly - (Haverson Electric LLC) - (Limited Liability Company) - 118 Holly Drive - West Deptford, NJ 08096 - License #15678A

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