EB Roll Attendees: Alain Fortier, Scott Butterfield, Rich Cestone, Kristen Wolansky, Michael Mandracchia, Peter Downing and Daniel Levine. Guest Albert Arnofsky was also present.

The meeting was called to order at 6:20 pm. The meeting was held at Roy F. Weston’s offices in Raritan Center.

OLD BUSINESS

Secretary’s Report — The 11/29/01 exec board minutes and 1/15/02 general meeting minutes were approved via majority vote of the board.

Treasurer’s Report - S. Butterfield presented the 2001 Treasurer’s Report for 2001 and the proposed budget for 2002. As of December 31, 2001 the chapter had $8,901.66 in the bank and $8,000 in CD’s. Compared to the 2001 plan we ended the year ahead by $1,424.65.

With respect to the proposed 2002 budget, discussions surrounding the costs allocated for web page, Painne Webber account management fees, and training were discussed. The Exec board decided to have the two trustees and Al Arnofsky (as the member at large) review the budget and submit their recommendations for approval or adjustments to same. The final budget approval will be scheduled for the next executive board meeting.

Scott discussed the renegotiation of the PSE&G corporate rate. PSE&G typically pays a flat 1,500.00 for an unlimited number of NJ chapter members. PSE&G renegotiated a flat rate of $38.50 per person for calendar year 2002 dues. We will revisit whether or not we continue to negotiate on this basis in the future.

It was decided that the Treasurer will be responsible for maintaining and updating the chapter database.

Committee Reports:

NJDEP Liason — Mike Mandracchia suggested three possible candidates for this position Diane Pupa (with Liz Fernandez backing her up when unavailable), Miguel Garces, or Theresa Pagodin for this role. He will contact them and report on acceptance of this position by one of the aforementioned at the next EBM.

Programs -. P. Downing has agreed to fill in until this position has been filled. However, Tom Eckhoff, from M&M Mars was discussed as a potential candidate for this committee chair. Pete will contact him to discuss his interest in accepting this responsibility and will report back to the EB at the next EBM.

Website — Rachelle Alexander of Reach Associates was discussed as the chairperson for this position. Pete Downing will confirm her acceptance and notify all EBM via e-mail.

Several web related issues were discussed:

1. ACHMM Screen Name: Lisa Bisson (past CHMM-NJ Admin Secretary) is still using the achmm@aol.com screen name. Discussion surrounded whether we request that Lisa select a new screen name to replace this one or if we simply send a blanket notice to all CHMM via e-mail that the address is not associated with the chapter. No decision was made.

2. Contract. Discussion surrounded the need to have Tim Foelker sign a contract for providing the service to the chapter. The contract would include such items as Terms and Conditions of Use, copyrighting of our name/address, ownership of the website language, etc. Pete Downing will develop a model contract to be presented to the EB at the next meeting for consideration.

3. Lawsuits. Discussion surrounded the possibility of lawsuits if posted information is relied upon by outside users. This developed into a discussion of Officers insurance for the EB. Rich Cestone presented a plethora of paperwork regarding same. No decisions were made upon the conclusion of the discussion. Rich Cestone to pare down the information and present a specific cost associated with a specified set of coverage at the next EBM.

Newsletter - A chairperson for this position has not yet been appointed. Discussion surrounded the format and need to continue to develop a hard copy. No decisions were formalized. For now it will continue to be handled by website chairperson.

Membership - A chairperson for this position has not yet been appointed. Since the database will be maintained by the Treasurer, it is not clear if this position will be filled this year. At the last EBM, there was a discussion that this chairperson might be asked to develop an updated marketing piece (brochure) for the chapter, however, no follow up discussion was had regarding same at this EBM.

OTHER OLD BUSINESS

Membership Database:There are 3 copies of the database which currently exist. No data has been added to the database since July, 2001. Pete Downing has volunteered to merge all data bases into 1 final version which will then be delivered to Scott Butterfield to maintain.

NEW BUSINESS

A comment was made to check the wording on the membership database. KW evaluated and no change deemed necessary.

CHMM Review Course: The academy has asked the NJ Chapter to enter into an agreement to pay $50.00 pp for anyone taught the review course using the academy developed outline. After much discussion, it was decided that Alain would draft a letter to Chuck Bessey stating that we would not amend our existing agreement (which does not mandate any payments back to the Academy).

CHMM- Response Team: Peter Spinney has expressed an interest in developing a rapid response type group to serve in some environmental assistance capacity with respect to disasters/crises (prompted by the 911 tragedy). It appears as if the Academy is also interested in putting together some sort of a response to this need as well. Chuck Bessey has prepared a letter to Governor Tom Ridge (Director of the Office of Homeland Security) expressing the Academy’s interest in same. Alain Fortier to prepare a response letter to Pete Spinney.

HAZWOPER Course: It was decided that we would again host a HAZWOPER course again at PSE&G on April 30, 2002 (see chapter calendar). Jim Ross will teach again, and the course will be offered for $195.00/pp.

National Awards: A discussion was held surrounding which awards the NJ Chapter would apply for and possible candidates for same. A formal committee was not established but it was agreed that Alain & Pete would contact the proposed candidates to request that they supply the necessary info to submit the nominations. Will revisit at the next EBM.

Proposed RCRA Rule Changes — Much discussion surrounded the new RCRA proposal to allow CHMM’s to certify certain RCRA regulated activities. It was believed that the Academy and Institute were going to formally respond on behalf of CHMM’s regarding the proposal. Dan Levine suggested that we prepare a comment letter to IHMM and ACHMM stating the opinions of the NJ Chapter for consideration when preparing the formal CHMM response letter. Pete Downing was to prepare a draft letter for comment by the EB.

Annual Meeting Stipend — Discussion was had surrounding the amount to be awarded and criteria for awarding monies. K Wolansky began working on the policy last year. She will send draft policy to EB for comment via e-m.

2002 Calendar

2/26/02 — General Membership —JP Gibbons (Transportation update)

6 PM - Budweiser

3/??/02 — EBM — LOCATION ???

4/23/02 — General Membership — Clean Harbors Speaker on disposal options

8:30 AM — Bristol Meyers Squibb, Hopewell

4/30/02 — HAZWOPER — Jim Ross (Trainer)

PSE&G, Edison, Cost $195.00

5/??/02 — EB Meeting — LOCATION??

5/??/02 — CHMM Review Course & Exam Course: Tuesdays, May 14, 21, 28 & June 4

NJDEP Offices, Trenton Exam: Monday, June 17

6/??/02 — General Membership Meeting

6PM — (Location - to be confirmed)

7/??/02 — EB Meeting — LOCATION?

8/22/02 — General Membership Meeting

Trenton Thunder Ball Game 6pm, Cost $?????

9/29-10/2- ACHMM National Meeting

10/?//02 — General Membership

6PM —(location to be confirmed)

11/?//02 — EB Meeting — LOCATION??

12/?//02 — Holiday Gathering & Election of Officers

At 10:20 PM, a motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Rich Cestone and seconded by Pete Downing. All were in favor, none opposed and no abstentions.

Minutes respectfully submitted by: K Wolansky