General Monthly Meeting: February 11, 2009 Tuzzio’s Restaurant, Long Branch New Jersey

Meeting called to order 10:25 AM, quorum present.

Meeting Minutes: Copies distributed and posted on web site, motion to waive reading of the minutes, second and passed Cape May/Cumberland.

Executive Board Meeting: Warden O’Neill reported that the Executive Board met in Tom’s River on January 30, 2009, members present were: Warden Cicchi, Director Wagner, Warden Hutler, Warden O’Neill, Warden Saunders, and Warden Hendricks, A review of the topics discussed were:

Treasurer’s Report: Copies distributed, Warden Hendricks reported the following account balances:

Scholarship $125,324.84

General Checking $4,291.50

Total Assets $129,616.34

Director Aviles reported that he and Warden Cicchi met with the accountants and representatives of the Wachovia Bank regarding the investment of the Scholarship account funds. All interest earned from the account must be for stated purpose, the awarding of scholarships. The issue was raised as to whether to invest in a money market or a C.D. or split the investment. A suggestion was made to have the information presented at the next meeting for the membership to decide. Warden Hutler proposed the Executive Board have the authority meet with the representatives and make the decision as to what type of investment would be most appropriate and in the interim, invest funds in a money market to earn extra money until the decision is made. The membership had no objection to the Executive Board making the decision but it was felt that based on the Executive Board meeting with bank representatives at the next meeting it was not necessary to immediately transfer any funds to a money market at this time. Motion to Allow Executive Board meet with bank representatives at the next meeting and determine best method to invest funds, second and passed Hudson/Cape May.

President’s Report: Warden Cicchi advised that the next meeting will again be here at Tuzzio’s in March and the April meeting will be at "Rita & Joe’s" in Jersey City to offer a meeting in the north area of the state.

Legislative Report: Copies distributed, Tony Fuccello reported it has been a slow month for activity in Trenton.

Scholarship Committee: Warden Saunders, no report.

Conference: Warden Johnson has advised the Executive Board that he will be retiring in the immediate future. No report, a new committee chairman will be sought.

PTC: Warden Cicchi reported that not much has been discussed at the commission regarding corrections. The question was brought up regarding the minimum number of recruits required for academy classes and the difficulties with the current economy. Warden Cicchi advised that the Commission is taking a lenient position at this time in approving short classes. Warden Hutler asked if we could get a minimum number as his county is anticipating a class opening in the spring or fall and would like to know what the minimum number will be. After discussion if was generally felt that if the Commission were pressed for a minimum number to be stated it might be less favorable than just applying for an exemption on a case by case basis and they would take into consideration the current state of the economy in addressing the minimum number waivers.

C-TAC: Lieutenant Marazo was not present, no report.

Membership: Director Wagner discussed some suggestions re: special plans for the 50^th anniversary conference, including reaching out to each of the agencies for photos or Association memorabilia for displays or inclusion in conference booklet. Invitations to past association officers and life members for attendance at the dinner, possibly for the first night of the conference. Director Wagner will reach out to MAGLOCLEN to determine if they are available to participate with the association in presenting the training portion of the conference.

Director Aviles had some concerns about the meal provided at the last golf outing. Warden Harron advised that the prices were extremely reasonable and a more elaborate menu could be provided but that would cut down on the profit or raise cost. Warden Harron will discuss menu with Avalon Golf Club.

CJIS: Captain Fatagante Advised that there was not much new on our grant applications but noted that State Police have been approved for a grant for Live-Scan to include palm printing. This is not mandatory yet but we should consider increasing our grant request to keep pace with State Police and upgrade for palm prints and other options.

DOC: Assistant Commissioner Grace Rodgers advised she will check on the issue with the IAD and reach out for the Prosecutor in Hunterdon County. Director Wagner advised that there was a similar issue with Atlantic County and the State handled that transport. Should Hunterdon be reimbursed for the cost of the transport or should Atlantic be billed for the transport the state did for them? Director had a packet with the information regarding the Hunterdon County issue and delivered it to Grace Rodgers for review. Melissa Matthews, who was representing DOC in place of Dan DiBenedetto, advised that she felt she could have resolved the issue but was not aware of it at the time. She advised she will also look into the issue.

Warden Hutler asked the DOC representatives what their position was on ISP violators returned to county jails. Grace Rodgers advised that they are no longer state inmates once they are resentenced by the court to ISP and come under the jurisdiction of AOC. After discussion it was recommended that Paul Dermody provide Warden Cicchi with a contact person from AOC regarding the ISP issue and arrange to have a representative at a future meeting to address the issue of having these inmates returned to the county jails at the county’s expense.

Joe Hartmann advised that the recommended changes to the strip search sub chapter have been sent to the A.G.s office but no response has been received yet. They will be sent the Governor’s Chief Counsel’s office as soon as they are received.

Director Aviles asked if there was any additional word on the plan to close Riverfront State Prison facility. Joe advised that it is in the process of being closed and it is anticipated it will be done by mid to late summer.

CCIS: Copies distributed, Paul Dermody discussed the following issues:

OAG: Nick DeLuca reported that State Police have received 1.2 million in grant money to provide 41 Live Scan units for local police departments working toward requiring P.D. to have SBI number when they bring in prisoners to jail. Essex has seen an increase from 48% to 78% in prisoners coming in with SBI#. They are about 2 months away from using a standardized form in Essex to be attached with the complaint and all the required info. This procedure is supported by the Prosecutor and Police Chiefs. Nick doesn’t see why this can’t be done state wide

NJAC: Nick DiRocco not present, no report.

Bills and Correspondence: None.

New Business: None.

Good of the Order: Lieutenant Jerry Coleman from Burlington County introduced the new Burlington County Warden, Ronald Cox. All members expressed congratulations and welcome to the Association.

Director Wagner announced that Hunterdon County Correctional Administrator Scott Nodes has been appointed as Warden of the Hunterdon County Jail. All wished Scott Well in his new position.

Sean Thomas, Atlantic county discussed the resolution to support A139, reimbursement to County jail by State for State-sentenced inmates from first day. Motion was made to enact an Association resolution supporting the legislation second and passed, Cumberland/Hunterdon. Warden O’Neill will draft the resolution using the information from the Atlantic County resolution.

Director Aviles discussed federal Legislation HR 5698 which would require the federal government to reimburse jails for the cost of housing inmates who are detainees awaiting disposition of charges and who are on public assistance. The legislation is being sponsored out of Florida and representatives from Hudson County Districts will be joining in sponsorship of the bill. Director Aviles asked that each county contact their congressional representatives urge they support this legislation.

Retired Mercer County Warden Shirley Tyler was in attendance wished the association well and inquired about information re: NJCJWA Life Membership. Warden Saunders advised that all membership options and requirements are listed in the Association by-laws along with the method of application.

Motion to adjourn, second and passed, Monmouth/Atlantic.

Meeting adjourned 112:15 PM

Counties Present: Somerset, Monmouth, Burlington, Union, Hunterdon, Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland, Ocean, and Middlesex.

Others Present: DOC, AOC, OAG, GTL, Secure Alert, CFG, Aramark, Swanson, and DISI.

Meeting Agenda

Attendance Sheet

Meeting Minutes

Executive Board Report

Treasurer’s Report

Legislative Report

CCIS Report