OPEN SESSION MINUTES

ATLANTIC COUNTY MUNICIPAL JOINT INSURANCE FUND
MERIGHI’S SAVOY INN
4940 LANDIS AVENUE
VINELAND, NEW JERSEY
MAY 19, 2010 – 3PM

OPEN SESSION MINUTES

 

The regular meeting of the Atlantic County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund (ACMJIF) was held on May 19, 2010 at Merghi’s Savoy Inn, 4940 Landis Avenue, Vineland, New Jersey, at 3:05 PM, prevailing time. Chairman Carl Schupp, City of Cape May Point, presiding. The meeting was called to order at 3:05 PM.

IT IS ASKED AT THIS TIME THAT ALL MEMBERS PLEASE SILENCE ALL ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION DEVICES.

FLAG SALUTE

STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE WITH OPEN PUBLIC MEETING ACT

Notice of this meeting was given by: (1) Sending sufficient notice herewith to The Press of Atlantic City (Atlantic and Cape May editions), and the Courier Post, Cherry Hill, New Jersey; (2) filing advance written notice of this meeting with the Clerks/ Administrators of all member municipalities of the Atlantic County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund; and (3) posting notice on the public bulletin boards of all member municipalities of the Atlantic County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund.

ROLL CALL

Those in attendance were:

Andrew Bednarek, Avalon

Karen, Thomas, Brigantine

Joseph Santagata, Buena Borough

Cynthia LoGuidice, Alternate, Buena Vista

Robert Smith, Cape May

Carl Schupp, Cape May Point

Jud Moore, Commercial

Carol Foster, Corbin City

Karen Seifrit, Deerfield

Diane Patterson, Alternate, Downe

Dale Goodreau, Alternate, Egg Harbor Township

George Eckhardt, Folsom

Dennis Krause, Galloway

Edward Sasdelli, Hamilton

Susanne Oddo, Hammonton

Edward Beck, Linwood

Richard Hirsch, Longport

Lisa McLaughlin, Margate

Mark Mallett, Middle

Lewis Thompson, Millville

Dawn Stollenwerk, Mullica

James Dickinson, Northfield

James Rutala, Alternate, Ocean City

Chief Robert Hoffman, Pleasantville

Eva Feeley, Alternate, Sea Isle City

James Nicola, Stone Harbor

Teri Smuz, Upper Township

Roy Spoltore, Upper Deerfield

James Goos, Alternate, Ventnor

Maryann Merlino, Waterford

Bonnie Yearsley, Weymouth

Kevin Yecco, Wildwood Crest

 

Absent were:

Terrance Dolan, Absecon

Glenn Clarke, Dennis

Kim Hodsdon, Estell Manor

Claudia Kammer, Lower

Everett Marshall, Newfield

Ray Townsend, North Wildwood

Lucy Samuelson, Port Republic

Howard Dill, Somers Point

Rob Flynn, West Cape May

Herbert Frederick, West Wildwood

Louis Ferrara, Wildwood

Lisa Garrison, Woodbine

 

Also present were:

Paul J. Miola, CPCU, Executive Director, AJG Risk Management Services, Inc.

Paul Forlenza, Deputy Executive Director, AJG Risk Management Services, Inc.

David DeWeese, Esquire, Fund Solicitor

Ted Freedman, Treasurer

Joanne Hall, Safety Director, Conner Strong Risk Control

Alice Lihou, Vice President, Account Management, Scibal Associates

Jen Pard, Senior Account Manager, CSG

 

Also present were the Risk Management Consultants from the following agencies:

Donald C. Cost

Chris Ferry Insurance Agency

D’Agostino Agency

William R. Mints Agency

McMahon Agency

AJG Risk Management Services, Inc.

Siracusa-Kauffman Insurance

M L Ruberton Realty

C. J. Adams Company

Robert Sames Agency

J. Byrne Agency, Inc.

Kerry G. Thomson Insurance Agency

NIA Group Associates

Hardenberg Insurance

National Associates of Cape May

Gerber Insurance

 

Chairman Schupp welcomed back Commissioner Hirsch from Longport.

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES – APRIL 21, 2010 OPEN SESSION

Chairman Schupp presented the April 21, 2010 meeting minutes of the Executive Committee Meeting as found in the agenda packet for consideration.

Chairman Schupp asked if there were any questions at this time. No questions were entertained.

Chairman Schupp entertained a motion to adopt the meeting minutes of the April 21, 2010 Executive Committee Meeting.

Motion by Mr. Spoltore, seconded by Ms. McLaughlin, to approve the minutes of the April 21, 2010 Executive Committee Meeting as presented to the Executive Committee. An abstention was heard from Mr. Sasdelli. Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES – APRIL 21, 2010 – CLOSED SESSION

Confidential Closed Session Meeting Minutes were distributed to the Executive Committee Members.

Chairman Schupp asked if there were any questions at this time. No questions were entertained.

Chairman Schupp entertained a motion to approve the meeting minutes of the April 21, 2010 Closed Session Meeting as distributed.

Motion by Mr. Spoltore, seconded by Ms. McLaughlin, to approve the Closed Session minutes of the April 21, 2010 Executive Committee Meeting as presented. An abstention was heard from Mr. Sasdelli. Motion carried.

The Closed Session minutes of the April 21, 2010 meeting shall not be released to members of the public until the reason(s) for their remaining closed is no longer applicable and the Fund Solicitor has had the opportunity to review them.

A Closed Session of the ACMJIF was held and the meeting was then reopened to the public.

Confidential Closed Session Meeting Minutes were collected.

CLOSED SESSION – RESOLUTION #2010-22

Be it moved by the Atlantic County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund that the public be excluded from this portion of the meeting to permit the Executive Committee to consider in closed session matters affecting the safety and property of the public and to discuss pending or anticipated litigation and/or contract negotiations and that the minutes covering these matters and the results of closed session will be released to the public when the reasons for discussing and acting on them in closed session no longer exists as required by the Open Public Meeting Act.

Chairman Schupp presented Resolution #2010-22. He entertained for a motion to approve the resolution and go into the Closed Session portion of the meeting.

Chairman Schupp asked if there were any questions at this time. No questions were entertained.

Motion by Mr. Moore seconded by Mr. Sasdelli, to adopt Resolution #2010-22.

ROLL CALL

Yeas:

Roy Spoltore, Upper Deerfield

 

 

Edward Sasdelli, Hamilton

 

 

Judson Moore, Commercial

 

 

Lisa McLaughlin, Margate

 

 

Karen Thomas, Brigantine

 

 

Bonnie Yearsley, Weymouth

 

 

Carl Schupp, Cape May Point

 

Nays:

None.

 

Abstained:

None.

All in favor. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

REOPEN PUBLIC PORTION OF THE MEETING

Chairman Schupp asked for a motion to Reopen the Public Portion of the Meeting at this time.

Motion by Mr. Moore, seconded by Mr. Sasdelli to Reopen the Public Portion of the Meeting. All in favor. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

APPROVAL OF CLAIMS PAYMENTS

Chairman Schupp presented and entertained a motion for approval the claims payments as discussed in Closed Session.

Chairman Schupp asked if there were any questions at this time. No questions were entertained.

Motion by Mr. Spoltore seconded by Mr. Sasdelli, to approve the claims for payment as discussed in Closed Session. The claims are as follows:

Worker’s Compensation

General

Liability

Automobile

Liability

Property

Liability

E68969

U35805

T85650

W14305

E78430

U00140

S98850

W19174

E80152

U13774

W11692

W13877

E67504

U63510

 

U92523

E80597

U38279

 

W14448

E80103

U65784

 

W15631

E53077

U66866

 

W15634

E80946

T87755

 

W17829

E81597

U27706

 

W19751

E73152

U89312

 

W18344

E79410

U91361

 

 

E57143

 

 

 

E81496

 

 

 

E67099

 

 

 

E62768

 

 

 

E80985

 

 

 

E61381

 

 

 

E78936

 

 

 

E80342

 

 

 

E65191

 

 

 

E77514

 

 

 

E79080

 

 

 

 

ROLL CALL

Yeas:

Roy Spoltore, Upper Deerfield

 

 

Edward Sasdelli, Hamilton

 

 

Judson Moore, Commercial

 

 

Lisa McLaughlin, Margate

 

 

Karen Thomas, Brigantine

 

 

Bonnie Yearsley, Weymouth

 

 

Carl Schupp, Cape May Point

 

Nays:

None.

 

Abstained:

None.

All in favor. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Chairman Schupp asked if there were any questions at this time. No questions were entertained.

APPROVAL TO ABANDON SUBROGATION

Chairman Schupp presented the claim(s) discussed in Closed Session for Abandonment of Subrogation.

Chairman Schupp asked if there were any questions at this time. No questions were entertained.

Chairman Schupp entertained a motion to Abandon Subrogation on the following file(s) as presented in Closed Session as recommended by the Fund Solicitor.

E68736

$932.25

E65191

$7,700.03

Motion by Ms. McLaughlin, seconded by Mr. Moore to approve Abandoning Subrogation on the file(s) presented in Closed Session as recommended by the Fund Solicitor.

ROLL CALL

Yeas:

Roy Spoltore, Upper Deerfield

 

 

Edward Sasdelli, Hamilton

 

 

Judson Moore, Commercial

 

 

Lisa McLaughlin, Margate

 

 

Karen Thomas, Brigantine

 

 

Bonnie Yearsley, Weymouth

 

 

Carl Schupp, Cape May Point

 

Nays:

None.

 

Abstained:

None.

All in favor. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Chairman Schupp asked if there were any questions at this time. No questions were entertained.

CLAIMS REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT – Open Session Items

Chairman Schupp reported that the Claims Review Committee Meeting minutes from May 19th serve as a handout to the membership and are self-explanatory. He highlighted the following item.

PARs

The Committee reviewed forty-six (46) claims at the May 19th meeting. Of the claims reviewed, twenty-two (22) Workers’ Compensation (9 Police, 3 Fire, 6 Streets, 4 Other), eleven (11) General Liability, three (3) Automobile Liability, and ten (10) Property PARs were approved for settlement or continuing defense.

Guest Speakers – Safety Director, Claims Administrator, Defense Panel Member

There were three guest speakers at the May 19th Claims Review Committee Meeting. Joanne Hall of Conner Strong addressed the relationship of safety training to claims; Kathy Tyler-Schohl of Scibal discussed a claim involving four member towns; and Neil Stackhouse, Esquire presented a double facility case.

Managed Care Update

CSG re-priced 441 bills generating a 41.25& savings or $299,149.88 for the month.

Egg Harbor Township Mold Claim

This claim is still in dispute. The Committee granted Mr. DeWeese authority to try and negotiate a settlement with Egg Harbor Township on this matter.

Fund Professional Review – Subrogation Attorney

This year the performance of the Subrogation Attorney is up for review. The Committee is very pleased with Mr. DeWeese’s performance in subrogation matters. The Committee recommends that Mr. DeWeese remain as the Fund’s Subrogation Attorney for Fund Year 2011.

Chairman Schupp asked if there were any questions at this time. No questions were entertained.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT

Mr. Miola stated that the Executive Directors’ Report found in the agenda packet is self-explanatory.

He highlighted the following items.

§       2008 Safety Incentive Program Awards – A report detailing the available balances for each member is made a part of the agenda packet. The deadline for claiming these funds is December 31, 2010. All encumbered funds have to be claimed by February 1, 2011.

§       2010 Optional Safety Budget – A report detailing the available balances for each member is included in the agenda packet. The deadline for claiming or encumbering these funds is December 31, 2010. All encumbered funds must be claimed by February 1, 2011.

§       EPL Allowance – The JIF has provided each member with funding that can be used for employment related expenses. The Hotline number is 856-234-6800.

§       EPL Hotline – Authorized Contacts – The most recent list of authorized contacts for the EPL Attorney Hotline is made a part of the agenda packet. Members should review the list for accuracy. These are the only individuals authorized to access this service.

§       Monthly Activity Calendar – Included in the agenda packet for members’ review is the activity calendar for the months of May and June.

§       EPL Plan of Risk Management Updates – Members that submit the required checklist by May 31, 2010 will qualify for both the deductible and rate incentives retroactively to January 1, 2010. The deadline has been moved back. A copy of the October 1, 2009 correspondence outlining the program is made a part of the agenda packet.

§       Police Training Announcement – Due to popular demand, three final makeup sessions have been scheduled. A copy of the invitation is made a part of the agenda packet. This training is for police chiefs and command staff. It is a requirement for qualifying for the MEL’s 2010-2011 EPL Program.

§       Payroll Audits – This process is wrapping up. This information will be used for the renewal exposure data. The Finance Committee will discuss the reduced payrolls and what impact it may have on the 2011 Workers’ Compensation budget.

§       Property Appraisals – The appraisal process is finished. They are in review by the Executive Director’s office. They will be sent out in approximately one week.

§       Revenue & Appropriations – Members are requested to forward their published budget summary to the Executive Director’s office once available.

§       Member Visitation Program – Ms. Parsons has started making visits to those members up for renewal in Fund Year 2011.

Chairman Schupp asked if there were any questions at this time. No questions were entertained.

MEL and RCF REPORTS

MEL/ RCF Reports

None.

Chairman Schupp asked if there were any questions at this time. No questions were entertained.

SOLICITOR’S REPORT

The Fund Solicitor provided the following report in Open Session.

Defense Panel Breakfast

On May 7th a Defense Panel Breakfast took place at Greater Egg Harbor County Club. A number of items were discussed at the meeting. The Defense Panel provided suggestions to improve the representation of the member municipalities. The suggestions will be reviewed with the Executive Director and Claims Administration.

Mr. DeWeese presented the twenty-three Defense Panel members that were in attendance at the breakfast reminders of items that are of importance on a going forward basis.

Resolution Authorizing the Fund Chair and Secretary of the Atlantic County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund to Execute the Agreement to Participate in a Shared Services Agreement for Managed Care Services

Mr. DeWeese presented Resolution #2010-23 that will allow the ACMJIF to participate in a Shared Services Agreement for the RFP for Managed Care Services. The resolution authorizes the execution of the Shared Services Agreement. The purpose is only to solicitor bids under the RFP – not to enter into any contracts with any of the other Funds for Managed Care Services. That determination will be made after the Fund has received the proposals in response to the RFP.

Chairman Schupp entertained a motion to adopt Resolution #2010- 23 - Authorizing the Fund Chair and Secretary of the Atlantic County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund to Execute the Agreement to Participate in a Shared Services Agreement for Managed Care Services

Chairman Schupp asked if there were any questions at this time. No questions were entertained.

Motion by Mr. Moore, seconded by Ms. Thomas to adopt Resolution #2010- 23 - Authorizing the Fund Chair and Secretary of the Atlantic County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund to Execute the Agreement to Participate in a Shared Services Agreement for Managed Care Services

ROLL CALL

Yeas:

Roy Spoltore, Upper Deerfield

 

 

Edward Sasdelli, Hamilton

 

 

Judson Moore, Commercial

 

 

Lisa McLaughlin, Margate

 

 

Karen Thomas, Brigantine

 

 

Bonnie Yearsley, Weymouth

 

 

Carl Schupp, Cape May Point

 

Nays:

None.

 

Abstained:

None.

All in favor. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Resolution Authorizing the Release of 2009 Executive Committee Closed Session Minutes

Mr. DeWeese presented Resolution #2010-24 that authorizes the release of the 2009 Executive Committee Closed Session Minutes. Mr. DeWeese has reviewed the minutes and instructed certain portions to be redacted with the remainder of the minutes being released to the public.

Chairman Schupp entertained a motion to adopt Resolution #2010- 24 - Authorizing the Release of the 2009 Executive Committee Closed Session Minutes.

Chairman Schupp asked if there were any questions at this time. No questions were entertained.

Motion by Mr. Sasdelli, seconded by Mr. Spoltore to adopt Resolution #2010- 24 – Authorizing the Release of the 2009 Executive Committee Closed Session Minutes.

ROLL CALL

Yeas:

Roy Spoltore, Upper Deerfield

 

 

Edward Sasdelli, Hamilton

 

 

Judson Moore, Commercial

 

 

Lisa McLaughlin, Margate

 

 

Karen Thomas, Brigantine

 

 

Bonnie Yearsley, Weymouth

 

 

Carl Schupp, Cape May Point

 

Nays:

None.

 

Abstained:

None.

All in favor. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Chairman Schupp asked if there were any questions at this time. No questions were entertained.

SAFETY DIRECTOR’S REPORT

April Activity Report

The Safety Director’s Report is made part of the agenda packet and is self-explanatory. Ms. Hall highlighted the following items from the report.

§       Survey Visits – All members visited during the month of April are listed in the report.

§       Advanced Safety Leadership Program – The next session will be held in Mt. Laurel on July 13th & 29th.

§       Regional Training (handout)The Department of Highway and Transportation will be conducting several sessions on Traffic Safety. Training will offered three times for southern New Jersey communities. The dates and times are listed in the handout.

§       Name Change – Conner Strong Risk Control will be rebranded and known as J.A. Montgomery Risk Control to distinguish the difference in what the Risk Control Units does from the rest of the agency. More information will be forthcoming.

§       CEVO-EMS – There is a conflict for Longport with holding this MSI class on June 14th. The session will be held on June 21st in Longport from 7-10pm.

Chairman Schupp asked if there were any questions at this time. No questions were entertained.

CLAIMS ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

Ms. Lihou reported on the following item.

§       Lessons Learned from Losses – May 2010

Can Your Reduce Workers’ Compensation Claims?

Every municipality can help reduce the cost of Workers’ Compensation claims. The first step is prevention. The best way to accomplish that is to establish a strong safety program, with employee participation. Employees should be encouraged to identify harmful situations, work practices, and hazardous conditions of areas and equipment. Once identified, the recommendations should be addressed and put into practice where appropriate.

Studies have demonstrated that the frequency and cost of Workers’ Compensation claims can be reduced by establishing and maintaining good communication with injured employees and providing prompt medical treatment by the right medical provider. The establishment of an effective Transitional Duty Program is also essential in reducing the cost of these claims.

Recreational Activities

In some Workers’ Compensation claims received, employees are injured while playing ball or other recreational pursuit during or after work hours. These claims are typically denied as the injuries do not occur while in the performance of the employee’s duties.

The test for compensability under the recreational activities defense is very high; most employees cannot meet their burden of proof. To be determined compensable under N.JH.S.A. 34:15-7, (1) an employee must prove that the recreational or social activity must be a regular incident of employment and (2) the recreational or social activity must produce a benefit to the employer beyond improvement in employee health and moral.

The Wage Replacement Aspect of Workers’ Compensation

Title 34 is the law that governs Workers’ Compensation in Jew Jersey. Under Title 34: 15-14, “no compensation other than medical aid shall accrue and be payable until the employee has been disabled seven (7) days, whether the days of disability immediately follow the accident, or whether they be consecutive or not”.

This means that most employees will not be compensated for their lost wages until they have satisfied the waiting period of seven (7) days lost from work. An exception to this waiting period is made for emergency volunteers, fire, EMS.

Fraud Investigation

Unfortunately, many municipalities and other public entities have had to implement reductions in force, lay-offs or furloughs. As a result, Scibal is seeing an increase in Workers’ Compensation claims related to these events. Some claimants are alleging “job loss tress” claims. While these are not compensable under the Workers’ Compensation law, there may be other questionable types of claims being filed.

If your municipality has camera surveillance in your buildings, parking lots, etc. and you are made aware of an incident that resulted in an injury (to an employee or other third party), do not erase the video. Place it is a protected area and advise Scibal that you have potential evidence. If you only keep camera surveillance for 10-15 days, you may want to increase that time in case a claim is filed. Likewise, if you are suspicious about any claim that is filed, let the claims adjuster know and a strategy to identify the fraud will be employed.

Chairman Schupp asked if there were any questions at this time. No questions were entertained.

MANAGED HEALTH CARE REPORT

Mr. McNamara reported on the April 2010 Snapshot (attached to Claims Review Committee Meeting Minutes)

§       First Report of Injury                                                                     99

§       Report Only Claims                                                                                    28

§       Cases Assigned to Case Manager                                                   71

§       Average Number of Days to Report a Claim                                               1.69

§       Year to Date Average Number of Days to Report a Claim              1.72

§       Members Averaging 3-Days or More to Report Claim                    2

§       # of Bills Re-priced                                                                        441

§       Original Bill Amount                                                                     $555,273.75

§       Re-Priced Amount                                                                         $326,123.87

§       Bill Review Savings                                                                              $229,149.88

§       % of Savings                                                                                  41.27%

§       PPO Charge Penetration                                                               91.87%

§       PPO Penetration                                                                            83.45%

§       Transitional Duty Utilization                                                          78.02%

§       Lost Time Ratio – 13 Months Average                                            4.11%

§       Medical Only Ratio – 13 Month Average                                       95.89%

Chairman Schupp asked if there were any questions at this time. No questions were entertained.

TREASURER’S REPORT

Mr. Freedman presented the Treasurer’s Report for April 2010. The report is made part of the agenda packet for members’ review.

Executive Summary

Budget Status

The budget information reflects month to date and “Fund” to date history of each budget year and all closed years funds. There is a summary or final comprehensive total for all budget years. The reports for 2010 and 2009 are in detail to itemize expenses; all other years are summarized.

The total budget balance, assuming collection of all 2010 assessments, as of April 2010 is $52,413,617. That balance must be reduced by future case reserves for a net balance of $34,881,021. The actual cash and investment balance is $39,677,038. The net change in Fund balance was an increase of $39,677,038.

The Closed Years funds include the Budget Years 1987 – 2005. The Closed Years balance is $8,366,167.

Investment Status

TD Investment Advisors manage the investments of the Fund. Investment vehicles are limited to those permitted by state statute. Interest, net of unrealized gains or losses, in the amount of $37,272 was earned at the blended rate of 1.18% for the month.

The Fund has 13 bond/ notes in the portfolio; 1 investment matures in less than 1 year; 2 investments mature in less than 2 years; 10 investments mature in more than 2 years.

There were 12 transactions posted to the portfolio including purchases, sales and interest income.

Claims Payment & Subrogation

Claims were paid on all active Fund Years and totaled $866,762.30. A total of 563 checks were issued to vendors. Subrogation and salvage payments in the amount of $52,855.71 were posted during the month. Prior period reimbursements and voided checks totaled $19,910.02.

Financial Activity of the ACMJIF

Budget Status

Mr. Freedman reported a Balance of $54,413,617 with Net Reserves of $34,881,021.

Investment Report

Mr. Freedman noted that the actual interest earnings for the month of April 2010 were $49,474 at 1.57%. He further noted that the after net of market value adjustment was $37,272 at 1.18%.

Receipts Activity for the Month

Mr. Freedman reported that the Receipts Activity of the Month totaled $5,827,182.12.

Assessments

$5,643,131.00

Refunds/Reimbursements/Subrogation

$138,086.42

Investment Payments/Adjustment

$45,563.24

MEL Payments – Closed Years

-.--

Other (Expense Refunds)

$201.46

Claims Activity

Mr. Freedman reported that the total Claims Activity for the Month totaled $1,286,839.97.

Direct Loss Payments

$1,179,520.88

Claims Expenses

$47,818.97

Legal Defense Costs

$59,500.12

Chairman Schupp asked if there were any questions at this time. No questions were entertained.

Chairman Schupp asked for approval for payment of the above-mentioned Claims Activity for the Month of April 2010 in the amount of $866,762.30.

Motion by Mr. Sasdelli seconded by Mr. Moore to approve the Claims Activity as submitted by Mr. Freedman.

ROLL CALL

Yeas:

Roy Spoltore, Upper Deerfield

 

 

Edward Sasdelli, Hamilton

 

 

Judson Moore, Commercial

 

 

Lisa McLaughlin, Margate

 

 

Karen Thomas, Brigantine

 

 

Bonnie Yearsley, Weymouth

 

 

Carl Schupp, Cape May Point

 

Nays:

None.

 

Abstained:

None.

All in favor. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Cash Activity for the Month

Mr. Freedman reported the Cash Activity for April 2010 as follows:

Opening Balance

$36,152,747

Ending Balance

$39,677,038

Increase/(Decrease)

$3,524,291

Bill List Approval – May 2010

Mr. Freedman presented the Bill List for the Month of May 2010 for the operating expenses of the Fund in the amount of $243,321.73 as presented to the membership in the agenda packet.

Mr. Freedman stated he would entertain any questions at this time. No questions were entertained.

Mr. Freedman requested approval for payment of the Bill List for May 2010 in the amount of $243,321.73.

Chairman Schupp entertained a motion for approval for payment of the Bill List for May 2010 in the amount of $243,321.73.

Chairman Schupp asked if there were any questions at this time. No questions were entertained.

Motion by Mr. Spoltore, seconded by Mr. Sasdelli, to approve payment of the Bill List for May 2010 in the amount of $243,321.73.

ROLL CALL

Yeas:

Roy Spoltore, Upper Deerfield

 

 

Edward Sasdelli, Hamilton

 

 

Judson Moore, Commercial

 

 

Lisa McLaughlin, Margate

 

 

Karen Thomas, Brigantine

 

 

Bonnie Yearsley, Weymouth

 

 

Carl Schupp, Cape May Point

 

Nays:

None.

 

Abstained:

None.

All in favor. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

RMC Bill List Approval – May 2010

Mr. Freedman presented the RMC Bill List for the Month of May 2010 in the amount of $208,230.00 as presented to the membership in the agenda packet.

Mr. Freedman stated he would entertain any questions at this time. No questions were entertained.

Mr. Freedman requested approval for payment of the RMC Bill List for May 2010 in the amount of $208,230.00.

Chairman Schupp entertained a motion for approval for payment of the RMC Bill List for May 2010 in the amount of $208,230.00.

Chairman Schupp asked if there were any questions at this time. No questions were entertained.

Motion by Ms. Thomas, seconded by Mr. Moore, to approve payment of the RMC Bill List for May 2010 in the amount of $208,240.00.

ROLL CALL

Yeas:

Roy Spoltore, Upper Deerfield

 

 

Edward Sasdelli, Hamilton

 

 

Judson Moore, Commercial

 

 

Lisa McLaughlin, Margate

 

 

Karen Thomas, Brigantine

 

 

Bonnie Yearsley, Weymouth

 

 

Carl Schupp, Cape May Point

 

Nays:

None.

 

Abstained:

None.

All in favor. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Loss Run Reconciliation

Mr. Freedman reported the reconciliation of all three reports from the Lost Run for the month of April 2010.

2nd Quarter Assessments

All 2nd Quarter Assessments has been received.

Chairman Schupp asked if there were any questions at this time. No questions were entertained.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Operations and Planning Committee Meeting Report – May 5, 2010 (handout)

Mr. Bednarek reported that the Operations and Planning Committee met on May 5th. The minutes from the meeting serve the membership as a handout and are self-explanatory. He highlighted the following items from the meeting.

2010 Membership Renewal – Seventeen members are up for renewal on January 1, 2011. Members are encouraged to work with their RMCs and the Executive Director in advance of the renewal process if there are any questions or concerns that need to be addressed.

Membership Visitation Program – Ms. Parsons has begun to visit with renewing members to review JIF programs.

Managerial and Supervisory Training – Five training sessions were held in the winter of 2009 and spring of 2010 with 950 managers and supervisors being trained.

Fire Chiefs’ Training – A training session will be held on May 26th at the Egg Harbor Community Center.

Sub-Committee Attendance Policy – Based upon the Fund Solicitor’s research, there is no requirement to have a quorum. The Committee was in agreement that this issue has been addressed and recommends no changed to be made to any JIF policies regarding meeting quorums.

Fund Professional Performance Review – The Committee suggests a questionnaire be sent out to all Fund Commissioners by e-mail with responses being sent to Mr. Bednarek to review with the Operations and Planning Committee.

Executive Committee Meeting Times and Locations – The Committee will exam holding future meetings at Atlantic Cape Community College or possibly Stockton College as alternate meeting locations for some of the monthly meetings. The Executive Director will pull the last two years of attendance and evaluate that attendance based on meeting locations.

The Committee agreed to continue to hold the monthly Executive Committee Meetings on the third Wednesday or each month at 3pm.

Any changes to the meeting scheduled would need to be adopted at the January 2011 Reorganization Meeting.

Annual Planning Retreat – The Committee would like to look at the following venues for the 2010 Planning Retreat: The Chelsea in Atlantic City, The Gold Inn in Avalon, and the Grande Hotel in Cape May. The Executive Director will present comparisons to the Committee.

Retreat topics were discussed. Mr. Bednarek would like to see Fund Commissioners share their “lessons learned” at this year’s retreat.

Authorization to re-advertise the location of the August 18, 2010 Executive Committee Meeting from the Ocean City Public Library to the Wildwood Convention Center

Mr. Bednarek stated that the location of the August 18th Executive Committee Meeting needs to be changed from the Ocean City Public Library to the Wildwood Convention Center due to some confusion with dates.

Chairman Schupp entertained a motion for authorization to re-advertise the location of the August 18, 2010 Executive Committee Meeting from the Ocean City Public Library to the Wildwood Convention Center.

Chairman Schupp asked if there were any questions at this time. No questions were entertained.

Motion by Mr. Moore, seconded by Ms. McLaughlin for authorization to re-advertise the location of the August 18, 2010 Executive Committee Meeting from the Ocean City Public Library to the Wildwood Convention Center. All in favor. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

Next Meeting

The May 2010 Meeting of the ACMJIF will be held

Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at 3PM

George P. Luciano Family Center

Cumberland County College

3322 College Drive

Vineland, New Jersey

PUBLIC COMMENT

Chairman Schupp opened the meeting for public comment.

Hearing no comments, Chairman Schupp closed the meeting for public comment.

MOTION TO ADJOURN

There being no further business, Chairman Schupp entertained a motion to adjourn the May 19, 2010 Executive Committee Meeting of the ACMJIF.

Motion by Mr. Moore seconded by Mr. Sasdelli, to adjourn the May 19, 2010 Executive Committee Meeting of the ACMJIF. All in favor. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

The meeting was adjourned at 3:50 PM.

 

Colleen Ross,

Recording Secretary for

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BONNIE YEARSLEY,

FUND SECRETARY


 

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