The meeting was called to order by President Alain Fortier at 7:00PM. Executive Board Members in attendance were Mike Mandracchia (VP/President Elect), Kristen Wolansky (Secretary), Scott Butterfield (Treasurer), Rich Cestone (Trustee), Daniel Levine (Trustee).

1. General Business Meeting

The meeting was opened by thanking our hosts, Rich Guindon and Rich Portuese and their employer Anheuser Busch. A thanks was also extended to Tom Eckhoff of M&M/Mars for providing the chocolate/candy treats. All attendees introduced themselves and their corporate affiliation.

Secretary’s Report - The minutes created from the last general membership meeting were posted on the chapter website for comments. No comments were received or presented at the meeting. The minutes were approved as posted. A motion to approve was made by Al Arnofsy, Daniel Levine seconded the motion, all were in favor, none opposed, no abstentions.

Treasurer’s Report — Scott Butterfield reported that the chapter has $20,045.45 in funds, $12,000.00 of which is held in CD’s. Alain Fortier mentioned that the 2001 Annual Treasurer’s Report was available for review by any chapter member.

The proposed 2002 budget was discussed at the Executive Board meeting in late January 2002. One member at large (Al Arnofsky) and Daniel Levine (Trustee) were to review the plan and provide any comments to the general membership. It was indicated that some information was missing so comments on the proposed budget will be tabled until all information has been supplied.

2. New Business

1. Regulatory Committee Committee chair position is still open. Anyone who is interested should contact any member of the executive board.
2. NJDEP Liaison — Mike Mandracchia reported that the NJDEP would again host a CHMM review course on 4 successive Tuesday’s beginning May 14 and culminating with an exam on Monday June 3, 2002.
3. 2001 National Awards — Anyone who is interested in nominating an individual for consideration as a national award candidate should submit a completed application (available on academy’s website) to any executive board member.
4. Web Site -Free Regulatory update service is available at a website called Regulatory Resources (www. regulatoryresources.net). A hot link will be placed on the chapter’s website.
5. Calendar of Events

Feb. 28, 2002 — TRAC meeting (Technical Regulation Advisory Coalition) 10am Porzio,

Bromberg & Newman in Morristown.

March 27, 2002 — Executive Board Meeting at Rutgers Club, New Brunswick, NJ at 6pm

April 23, 2002 — 8 am, Bristol Myers Squibb breakfast meeting in Hopewell, NJ

April 30, 2002 — Hazwoper Review Course (PSE&G)

August 22, 2002 — Trenton Thunder Ballgame with possible Brownfield Speaker

6. Database update — D. Levine provided databases to Pete Downing at Reach Associates to cull the list into one final version. Still being conducted.
7. IHMM update — Pete Spinney provided an update on Institute happenings. The institute’s next board meeting will be held on March 6, 2002. Topics for discussion include development of a letter responding to the RCRA proposed rule changes concerning the CHMM review/authority additions.

Unofficially, Bob Teitler, Executive Director of the Board is expected to retire this year,

and Hal Gordon, Lifetime member of the Board of Directors, has tendered his resignation

effective February 20, 2002. John Frick, IHMM Board of Directors member is expected

to fill the Executive Director position, leaving two openings on the IHMM board of

directors. It is expected that these positions will be filled by temporary appointees until

the new elections are held.

8. By-laws update — Bob West had stated that he has not begun to address this issue yet. He stated that his intent was to propose changes to smooth the transition of officers from one year to the next only, not a wholesale by-laws review and revision undertaking. He has suggested that he will propose language to this end to the executive board for consideration.
9. Letter of Intent — Alain Fortier had state that a letter was submitted to the Academy to request either free or a reduced fee for government officials who attend the academy developed, CHMM review course. On February 26, 2002, Alain Fortier received a letter from Chuck Bessey, Academy President, stating that they would consider this request but needed additional information prior to making a final decision. The EB will provide the required information and will await a response.
10. Tech Regs. for Site Remediation — Dr. Zvi. Blank representing NJ-CHMM testified to NJDEP regarding the proposed changes to the Technical Regulations. Comments were met with positive response by the NJDEP.
11. Speaker — J.P. Gibbons was introduced. He spoke on the HM-215D final rule and the HM-213 proposed rule. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by K. Wolansky at 9:15PM and seconded by Mike Mandracchia. All were in favor, none opposed, no abstentions.

 

 

Meeting minutes respectfully submitted by Kristen Wolansky, Secretary.