Sunday, February 5th, 2012
   

Abridged Report Executive Committee Meeting

NEW JERSEY STATE FIREMEN’S ASSOCIATION
Kenilworth, N.J. Saturday, November 19, 2011


President Heflich called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.

Vice President Gunson led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

Konrad Mellert gave the invocation.

Roll call was held. J. Genovay announced that all members were present.

The following were also in attendance, Former Executive Committeemen Milton Cole from Bergen County, Al Bailey from Middlesex County, Field Examiner Designate James Kenny and Past Counsel Parker.

Mr. James Kenny was introduced. A motion was made by Mr. Christensen and seconded by Mr. Pelaia to approve Mr. Kenny as the Field Examiner. Motion approved.

Oath of Office for Officers and Executive Committee:

Counsel F. Cavallo administered the Oath of Office to all the Officers and to all the Executive Committeemen.

Approval of the minutes of the previous meeting held on Thursday, September 15, 2011. In as much as the minutes have been distributed to all members, Mr. McNulty moved and was seconded by Mr. Gallo that they be accepted with the correction that has been submitted to the stenographer. The motion was approved.

LIFE MEMBERS: (356)

Since the list of Life Members has been distributed, a motion was made by Mr. Mellert and seconded by Mr. Figueroa that they be accepted as listed.
Motion approved.


OFFICERS REPORTS:

PRESIDENT HEFLICH PRESENTED HIS REPORT:

Are there any written comments from the Executives about the cancelling of the Convention due to extremely bad weather or any other major problems‌ Since there was only one suggestion submitted, we will hold this for future discussion.
I was asked at a recent Local Relief meeting about the monies we donate each year to the Five Mile Beach Assoc. for security and why the Five Mile Beach Assn. demanded part of the sale of T-Shirts from the pink fire truck whose spot was paid for by a vendor.
They also wanted to know why the golf carts had on the back Sports & Exposition Authority and why a cup for tips. I spoke with Mr. Harvey and there were no tip jars, pink fire truck people were told they can’t sell t-shirts and golf carts belonging to the Sports and Exposition Authority were not transporting firefighters.

The Committee to review equal pay for Life Member convention expenses will consist of; J. Reeves, T. Pelaia, C. Christensen, J. Pawlak, J. Nalis, W. Egbert and J. Lane. If there are any other Executives that would like to serve on this committee, please let me know. This Committee will start after the first of the year. They will also review a plan in the event the Convention is cancelled.

All Executives received a copy of the e-mail from Mr. Blood in reference to the vote taken at the Convention. This will be discussed under new business.

Myself and Vice President Gunson met with Victor Stagnaro, Director Fire Services, Fallen Firefighters and Greg Collier about Mr. Barrett and how he introduced himself at the Caucuses and made it seem that the Fallen Firefighters supported my opponent.

VICE PRESIDENT GUNSON PRESENTED HIS REPORT:

In your folders you have a copy of all the 2012 meeting dates and office closings.

Please forward your Caucus dates for 2012 along with full addresses, directions and a contact telephone number in case of a problem.

I want to wish everyone a Happy and safe Holiday.

SECRETARY WEINBERG PRESENTED HIS REPORT:

I would also like to wish everyone a Happy and Safe Holiday.

TREASURER OSBORN PRESENTED HIS REPORT:

I also would like to wish everyone a Happy and Safe Holiday.

FIELD EXAMINER MAUSHARDT PRESENTED HIS REPORT:

COUNSEL CAVALLO PRESENTED HIS REPORT:

My report will be discussed under Executive Session.


COMMITTEE REPORTS:

ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT SUBMITTED:

SPECIAL RELIEF COMMITTEE:

Chairman Mellert reported on the following Special Relief payouts,

Nov. 2011 101 Approved Applications $ 111,824.00
Nov. 2010 70 Approved Applications $ 78,560.00
Nov. 2009 95 Approved Applications $ 108,250.00

LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE REPORT SUBMITTED:

PENSION COMMITTEE REPORT SUBMITTED:

Treasurer Osborn reported that they will meet after this meeting and discuss normal business.

FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT SUBMITTED:

SALARY COMMITTEE: No report

RESOLUTION COMMITTEE: No report

COMPENDIUM COMMITTEE: No report

JR. FIREFIGHTERS COMMITTEE: No report

CONSOLIDATION COMMITTEE No report

DELEGATE & LIFE MEMBER COMMITTEE No report

FIREMEN’S HOME COMMITTEE REPORT SUBMITTED:

Mr. Kelly reported on the Social event that took place at the Firemen’s Home. All went very well with an informative tour of the home and a luncheon.

APPLICATION: None

OLD BUSINESS: None

A motion was made by Mr. McNulty and seconded by Mr. Ordway to go into Executive Session at 9:44 a.m. Motion approved.

A motion was made Mr. Christensen and seconded by Mr. Schoenstein to return to normal business at 9:53 a.m. Motion approved.

NEW BUSINESS:

Myself, Vice President Gunson and Mr. Kelly will meet on Tuesday November 22nd with Assemblyman Rible. He is planning to introduce a 60 year old age bill.

Mr. Reeves requested that another Executive Committeeman become Chairman of his committee as he would like to step down from that position. Anyone interested please contact me.

Any Executive interested in being put on any committees, please see myself or the Vice President.

A motion was made by Mr. McNulty and seconded by Mr. Finnegan to elect Mr. Dreby as Chairman and Mr. Harvey as Secretary of the Executive Board.
Motion approved.

The committee in case of a cancellation of our Convention due to an emergency will stay in tact.

Delinquent Expenses Voucher: A motion was made by Mr. Christensen and seconded by Mr. Schoenstein that we take the normal course of action for any association that did not send in their paper work on time. After a small discussion a vote was taken for non-seating of Warren Twsp FRA from Somerset County at the 2012 Convention.
Roll call vote: Yes – 20 No – 1 Motion approved for non-seating.

Secretary Weinberg read the Resolution for the Delegates and Alternates and the Exempt Delegate and Alternate Credentials for the 2012 Convention. A Motion was made by Mr. McNulty and seconded by Mr. Walker to approve both resolutions.

Elizabeth Officers attended a meeting at the State Office this past week. They seem to being well. They sent in their meeting minutes which have been reviewed and corrected. We will continue to review all their relief applications.

A discussion took place in reference to the Frenchtown FRA and an IRS Check. Executive Committeeman Phillips will attend their meetings and they are still out of accord and will not be seated at the 2012 Convention.

Mr. Harvey noted with the IRS checking around the State that any Association that receives a letter from the IRS should immediately contact this office and not respond to that letter, on there own.

Mr. Bloods request about a letter to the Governor as per the vote at the Convention: After a lengthy discussion a motion was made by Mr. Kelly and seconded by Mr. Christensen to send a letter to the Governor indicating what took place at the Convention. Motion approved.
It was also agreed that that all 538 Local Associations should have their Fire Departments send letters to the Governor supporting the Division of Fire.

A discussion took place about the local associations submitting forms on time, but not being correct for one reason or another. Wording will be added that all reports, to be considered received on time, Reports must be complete and accurate.

GOOD OF THE ORDER:

President Heflich wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.

A motion was made by Mr. Finnegan and seconded by Mr. McNulty to adjourn
the meeting. Motion approved.

Meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,
Sanford Weinberg Signature
Sanford (Sandy) Weinberg
Secretary
 
 
 

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