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NEW JERSEY STATE FIREMEN�S
ASSOCIATION
Kenilworth,
N. J. Saturday July 19, 2008
President Heflich called the
meeting to order at 9:25 A.M., with the emergency exits
being pointed out.
Roll call was held. All members were present
with the exception of 1st. Asst. Secretary
Genovay who was excused.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was recited.
Mr. Charles Smith recited the invocation with
a special prayer for the speedy recovery of Kenneth Reagan.
APPEALS: None
Reading of the minutes of the previous
meeting held on May 17, 2008. Since the minutes have been
distributed to all members Mr. McNulty moved and seconded by
Mr. Finnegan, that they be accepted. The motion was
carried.
A motion was made by Mr. Kepler
and seconded by Mr. McNulty to accept the correspondence.
All approved.
LIFE MEMBERS:
None (0)
OFFICERS REPORTS:
PRESIDENT HEFLICH PRESENTED HIS REPORT:
Asked the Executive Committeemen what they
thought of the new Office facility. It was acknowledged
with positive comments.
The head table will be replaced and made
larger to accommodate all the Officers that normally sit at
the head table. It will be ready for the November meeting.
All Delegate and Life Member cards produced
with the new computer system will be tested before being
mailed to the field.
All computer systems will be set up 1 hour &
15 minutes prior to the start of the caucus. Please make
sure the buildings are available for us to set up.
Thanked all the Executive Committeemen for
their overall help during the move.
Mr. Hugh Flood is the new Superintendent for
the Firemen�s Home.
The Firemen�s Home budget was not ready for
this meeting as they are still working on it. Once we
receive the budget, the committee will sit down and review
it.
VICE PRESIDENT GUNSON PRESENTED HIS
REPORT:
The computer system worked well
this week and we have been on the new system since returning
from the shut down. So far the cost of the new computer
system is under the original estimate. We need to order
three (3) new laptops for the Convention so the convention
will be self-supportive. We will also need approval and
agreement between NJSFA and Specialty Systems to pay them on
a cost plus basis going forward, under the old State
contract.
Once again all credential cards
are being tested before being mailed out.
All caucus work schedules and
directions are in your packets.
SECRETARY WEINBERG PRESENTED HIS
REPORT:
Caucus and Convention Credentials
plus general information including the Pink & Blue vouchers,
etc. have been mailed to twelve (12) counties in caucus
order, as of last night.
TREASURER OSBORN PRESENTED HIS REPORT:
Request Executive Committeemen to follow up
on Associations that have not deposited their assessment
checks.
FIELD EXAMINERS PRESENTED HIS
REPORT:
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT SUBMITTED:
Chairman Drury reported that they have been meeting over the
Line of Duty situations. The Cape May Line of Duty has been
approved. Motion by Mr. Ordway and seconded by Mr. Harvey
to approve the report. All approved.
SPECIAL RELIEF COMMITTEE REPORT SUBMITTED:
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE REPORT SUBMITTED:
PENSION COMMITTEE REPORT SUBMITTED:
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT SUBMITTED:
SUBSIDY COMMITTEE REPORT SUBMITTED:
RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE REPORT SUBMITTED:
Counsel Cavallo reported as follows:
Resolution # 1
introduced by the Stafford Twsp. FRA requesting the
Executive Committee treat all members to the Annual
Convention, life and delegate, fairly regardless of
arbitrary issues of distance traveled.
Resolution # 2
submitted by the Lawrence Twsp. FRA, requests that the New
Jersey State Firemen�s Association amend the �line of Duty
Death� benefit to include� A Firemen�s Funeral Procession�.
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The Resolutions Committee noted that this
Resolution involves the expenditure
of funds, which must be determined by the Executive
Committee pursuant to
Article X of the Constitution and By-Laws.
Further, New Jersey State Statute N.J..F.A. 43:17-45 requires that only the Executive
Committee be permitted
to determine the expenditure of funds. As a result
this Resolution
may not be voted upon by the Convention.
COMPENDIUM COMMITTEE REPORT SUBMITTED:
JUNIOR FIREFIGHTERS STUDY COMMITTEE REPORT
SUBMITTED:
DISTRIBUTION of FUNDS COMMITTEE REPORT
SUBMITTED:
We are still waiting for a meeting with the Department of
Banking & Insurance. Vice President Gunson reported that he
has called down there a couple of times to set up a meeting
and they have asked us to wait until they finish with the
budget and see who is going to retire. Also reported on a
meeting officers had in the spring along with Executive
Committeeman Finnegan.
N.J. FIREMEN�S HOME COMMITTEE REPORT
SUBMITTED:
LIFE MEMBER EXPENSE COMMITTEE REPORT
SUBMITTED:
DELEGATE & LIFE MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORT
SUBMITTED:
LINE of DUTY COMMITTEE REPORT SUBMITTED:
President Emeritus Greenwald spoke on behalf and as a member
of this committee. The Committee came in on a Tuesday and
went through all the verbatim minutes of the Executive Board
dating back to 1971 when the double payment first came into
effect. In the minutes of the September 16, 1971 meeting it
explains what the original intent of paying the double was
for. Also in the minutes of November 17, 2007, there was
stated in the Abridged Report that page 33 (Orange booklet)
Article VI had section 16c, was approved by the Executive
Committee.
It was also
agreed at our last meeting that we should look into the PSOB,
24-hour period, a major concern addressed by the Ridgefield
Park FRA, for heart attacks and stroke. (Presently NJSFA is
unlimited). We are now recommending that this be turned over
to the Compendium Committee for future study.
ELECTRONIC FILING
COMMITTEE REPORT SUBMITTED:
APPLICATION: (1)
Downe Twsp.-
Cumberland County � New Company
Since all the requirements have been met, a
motion was made by Mr. Reeves and seconded by Mr. McNulty
that they be approved. All approved.
OLD BUSINESS:
Secretary Weinberg stated that
for the purpose of maintaining the Resolutions in date
sequence, Resolution # 1 is from Stafford Twsp FRA and
Resolution # 2 is from Lawrence Twsp. FRA.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: (From
10:00 a.m. to 10:55 a.m.)
NEW BUSINESS:
Discussion on a letter received from the
Hightstown FRA that we should investigate the possibility of
distributing Convention information on a disk as opposed to
the red book form to see if it might be more cost
effective. Mr. Dreby stated that anything we can do to cut
down on a paper trail is a good idea.
Received a written request from the Bass River
FRA for an addition to their local by-laws. That all
Delegates and Alternate Delegates must attend 60 % (3) of
the regularly scheduled Local Relief meetings. Failure to
meet these requirements will result in the replacement of
the Delegate or Alternate Delegate. Approved excuses were
listed.
Motion by Mr. Dreby and seconded by Mr. Drury to approve
their request. All approved.
Received a letter from Berlin Boro FRA
recommending that we cut back on the number of red books
mailed to the field from five to one or two. President
Heflich noted that he sent them a letter that we already cut
back from six books per Association to five books and that
it will be reviewed again. All approved.
A motion was made by Mr. Ordway and seconded by
Mr. Mellert to approve an agreement between NJSFA and
Specialty Systems for continued computer work.
Roll call vote: Yes � 22 No �
0 Motion approved.
A motion was made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by
Mr. Jones to approve the expenditure of $ 19,500.00 for
Earl�s Girls Inc. for the overhead projection screens at the
2008 Convention.
Roll Call vote: Yes � 22 No �
0 Motion approved.
A motion was made by Mr. Simmons and seconded by
Mr. Gallo to adapt the
code of conduct as
presented. Motion
approved.
A motion was made by Mr. McNulty and seconded by
Mr. Reeves to accept the Energy Surcharge for the 2008
Convention as submitted.
Roll call vote: Yes � 22 No �
0 Motion approved.
A motion was made by Mr. Dreby and seconded by
Mr. Mellert to add Mr. Stacy Moore as Assistant
Counsel. All
approved.
Mr. Gallo spoke about the lost mail sent to us by the North
Plainfield FRA. They will follow up with the Post Office
and submit the receipts if available.
Received a call from Senator Keans Office (Monmouth
County). A firefighter who is overage (60+) and is
demanding that he be put in this Association. We spoke with
the Senators Aide and suggested that they come to our
facility and we will show him our paperwork. The Aide
agreed to follow up.
Mr. Finnegan thanked everyone for their cards and concerns
for his wife who had surgery three weeks ago. She is doing
well.
Mr. Finnegan also announced that he would be retiring as
Chairman of the very successful golf outing. Since the
Firemen�s Home is now running there own there is no need for
duplication. (Applause)
Mr. Thom thanked everyone for cards and calls during his
surgery. I feel well and hope this will improve my
situation.
Mr. Gallo stated he along with the President met with the
Bridgewater FRA in reference to a letter from them
addressing how Executive Committeemen run for office. It
has been their suggestion that the Executive Committeemen
announce their intentions to run for office and that it
should be mailed through out that County by June 1st
of each year. It was agreed it was a good idea.
Mr. Kepler announced that he would not be seeking
re-election this year. My County was notified in February.
Thanked everyone for his years of service. (Applause).
Mr. Gallo stated that the Reagan family would like to thank
everyone for their thoughts and prayers for Ken. As of last
night he is doing better.
Mr. Voorhees announced that he would be retiring and would
not seek re-election as of the 2008 Convention. Thanked
everyone for a great time (Applause).
Mr. Stauffer thanked Mr. Voorhees for all that he has done
and what a pleasure it has been to work with him.
President Heflich noted that Mr. Simmons will be going in
for surgery shortly and we wish him well.
President Heflich also announced that we have as two guests
here today, Mr. Charles Smith and Mr. Kenneth Wigglesworth.
There being no further business, on a motion
by Mr. McNulty and seconded by many, to adjourn the
meeting. All approved.
ADJOURNMENT:
11:20 a.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sanford (Sandy) Weinberg
Secretary
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