New Jersey County Jail Wardens Association

New Jersey County Jail Wardens Association

General Monthly Meeting: May 13, 2009 Sol Mar Restaurant Newark, New Jersey.

Meeting called to order at 10:20 AM quorum present.

Meeting Minutes: Copies distributed and posted on web site. Motion to waive reading of minutes and accept as posted, second and passed Frank Mazzone/Hudson.

Executive Board Meeting: Warden O’Neill advised that the Executive Board met on May 8, 2009 in Tom’s River. Members present were Warden Hutler, Warden Saunders, Warden Fraser, Director Wagner, Warden cicchi, Warden Hendricks, Warden O’Neill, Tony Fuccello, and Frank Mazzone. Topics discussed were:

Concerns about possible poor participation on the part of counties and vendors due to economic cut backs. Before final plans are made Warden O’Neill will survey the Wardens/Directors and Director Wagner will survey the vendors for anticipated participation.

Aramark fishing trip will be held on August 12, 2009 so the regular August meeting will be cancelled to accommodate any members who wish to attend.

President Obama is cutting SCAAP funds from the 2010 budget. Association will reach out to our federal legislators to oppose this cut.

Warden Saunders and Warden Harron will no longer be available to handle the Scholarship and Golf committee we will need new chairmen. Application for scholarships will be updated on the web site and returnable to an Executive Board member by July 7, 2009.

Warden Cicchi advised he received notice too late to attend the second chance re-entry meeting held by the state.

Warden Hendricks advised that the funds have been transferred from the Scholarship account to the investor to place into CDs. Copies of the paperwork will be made part of the Executive Board Meeting Minutes and also filed in a separate file for the association.

Motion to accept report second and passed Hunterdon/Essex.

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

Scholarship $23,348.88

General Checking $17,217.56

Investment $100,000.00

Total Assets $140,566.44

Motion to accept report, second and passed Somerset/Hudson.

President’s Report: Warden Cicchi advised all members to respond to Warden O’Neill’s survey within the next month so plans can move forward. Pennsylvania Wardens Association will be contacted for possible participation in our conference.

With the retirements of Warden Harron and Warden Saunders new committee chairmen will be needed for the Golf and Scholarship Committees. Warden Thomas volunteered to chair the Scholarship Committee and he and Director Aviles will chair the Golf Committee.

Tom Fircchione advised it doesn’t matter who we partner with as long as we have participation from that group. Lieut. Marazo advised C-TAC will coordinate training topics with Pa. if they are interested. He also advised that the NJACA Executive Board will meet tomorrow and he will ask about co-sponsorship and advertising to their members.

Director Aviles recommended that we get a nationally known speaker to present a session to draw attendance even if we have to pay. Members agreed.

Legislative Report: Copies distributed, Tony Fuccello was not present no discussion of his report.

P.T.C.: No report.

C-TAC: Lieut. Marazo advised that the performance objectives were completed for all 13 chapters and ready to go to the June P.T.C. meeting. A CD with everything but 10A:31 was distributed.

The committee met at Middlesex County on May 6^th. Thanks to all the counties who helped with the performance objectives.

Warden Cicchi recognized the committee for their hard work and excellent job on getting the performance objectives ready for the P.T.C. in such a timely fashion. The membership acknowledged the committee’s hard work.

CJIS: No report.

Membership: Director Wagner introduced KC Jefferson from Gourmet Dining.

D.O.C.: Joe Hartmann discussed the meeting with UMDNJ and Atlantic County (CFG) re an inmate being remanded without the proper medical information, summary sheet or meds. DOC will get the information to the county jails in a timely fashion.

The Strip search subchapter has made its way back to the assistant AG at DOC and we should see something soon.

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

CCIS Operations (furlough day May 22, 2009).

Foreign Born Inmates Report.

DOC Statistical Information Inspection Report.

SCAAP Report.

Single Entry Transaction.

CCIS-LiveScan Interface.

Vendor Interface Grant.

OAG: Copies of report attached, Nick Deluca reported on the following issues:

JAG FY09 Grant S.P. will purchase 144 LiveScan machines.

Criminal Identity Theft Legislation passed both houses and it is anticipated it will be signed after budget is passed.

County Jail Mug Photos S.P. is starting the back loading of photos. Some problems developed and are being worked on.

Inmate Transport Paperwork Checklist pilot program is going well in Essex. Some minor changes needed but will go countywide soon.

NJAC: No report.

Bills and Communications: None.

Unfinished Business: None.

New Business: Association should pass a resolution opposing SCAAP cuts and notify our legislators and associate organizations, NJAC, State Sheriffs, National Sheriffs, ACA, AJA.

Good of the Order: None.

Meeting Presenter: DSI, Bryan Moses North East Region Account Executive discussed the systems available such as records management systems, I/M telephone, Lobby Kiosk for funds and Commissary by Telephone. Tony says hello.

Warden cicchi advised the next meeting will be June 10, 2009 at the Southwinds Harbour Marina.

Motion to adjourn, second and passed Hunterdon/Essex.

Meeting adjourned 11:40 AM

Counties in Attendance: Somerset, Atlantic, Hunterdon, Monmouth, Union, Middlesex, Essex, Hudson, Bergen, and Mercer.

Others Present: DOC, AOC, OAG, DSI, Keefe, GTL/Touchpay, Aramark, Gourmet Dining, Abbey Group, Chenoa, CFG, and Secure Alert.