REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING
BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY AND HAIRSTYLING
124 HALSEY STREET - 6TH FLOOR
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102
JULY 8, 2008
PUBLIC SESSION
I CALL TO ORDER
The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling was called to order at 9:30 a.m.
Roll Call:
Ms. Janice Alvarez, Mr. Jack A. Fornaro, Mr. Chris Jones, Mr. Anthony T. Monaco, Mr. Joseph Santagata, Mr. Jerry Speziale, Mr. Jay A. Malanga, Executive Director, Mr. Patrick J. McNally, Assistant Executive Director, Ms. Barbara Ambroise, Program Development Assistant were present. Mr. Ronald Jerome Brown and Mr. Carlo Melini were absent.
Also in Attendance:
Ms. Gracinda Almeida, Administrative Assistant, Ms. Marisol Rodrigues, Office Supervisor, Ms. Yolanda Morales, Principal Clerk Transcriber and the Board's Counsel.
II OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT
The Chair announced that the time, date and location of the meeting was listed in the Annual Notice Schedule. The Annual Notice Schedule was mailed to Ms. Nina Mitchell Wells, Secretary of State and the Newark Star-Ledger and Trentonian Newspapers on December 18, 2007 and was posted in the Office of the Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling on December 18, 2007.
III APPROVAL OF MINUTES (OPEN & CLOSED)
Upon motion made by Mr. Jerry Speziale and seconded by Ms. Janice Alvarez, the Executive Director's report, Committee reports and Minutes of the regular monthly meeting held June 10, 2008 are accepted as read. The motion passed unanimously.
IV PUBLIC PARTICIPATION SESSION
Ms. Darlene Fox greeted and commended the Board for the positive proposed changes of the regulations, but she did have a comment on one of the proposed changes.
Mr. Chris Jones stated that the Board could not respond until the comment period.
V EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mr. Malanga distributed the following information: a pamphlet from Barbers International on health insurance, NIC Bulletin, Notice of the Annual CEA Convention, emails from Raymond Testa on PA cosmetology exam application and North Carolina early testing and a pamphlet form National Coalition of Estheticians, Manufacturers/Distributors and Associations.
Mr. Malanga informed the Board that the Division has a new Director, David M. Szuchman.
VI FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION
1. Correspondence received from Ms. Jessica A. Colon, 28 Cortland Lance, Bedminster, New Jersey in connection with her conviction and her desire to complete a term of training at Artistic Academy, Morris Plains and eventually become licensed was presented to the Board for consideration.
Upon motion made by Janice Alvarez and seconded by Mr. Jerry Speziale, this conviction does not bar Ms. Jessica A. Colon from admission to examination and eventual licensure, provided she have no further contact with the criminal justice system. The motion passed unanimously.
2. Correspondence received from Mr. Ameer Thompson, 1 17th Avenue, Newark, New Jersey in connection with his convictions of various criminal offenses and his desire to complete a term of training at a cosmetology and hairstyling school and eventually become licensed was presented to the Board for consideration.
Upon motion made by Mr. Joseph Santagata and seconded by Mr. Jack Fornaro, the Board withheld decision on this matter pending Mr. Ameer Thompson’s appearance at an investigative inquiry. The motion passed unanimously.
3. E-mail request received from Ms. Carol Cataldo in connection with EEG, Inc.(d/b/a/ Natural Motion, European, Concorde Schools of Hair Design Inc., Bloomfield & Ocean and Empire Beauty School, Cherry Hill, Laurel Spring & Bordentown) Schools in New Jersey taking certain steps to streamline its organizational structure and consolidate its tax reporting was presented to the Board for consideration.
Mr. Jay Malanga requested that this matter be withdrawn from the agenda due to insufficient information for Board review.
Upon motion made by Mr. Jack Fornaro and seconded by Mr. Jerry Speziale, the Board withheld decision and directed Mr. Malanga to request a representative from EEG Inc., to appear at the next meeting with all relevant documents regarding changes in corporate ownership. The motion passed unanimously.
4. Correspondence received from Ms. Theresa Sullivan, 48 First Avenue, Manasquan, New Jersey 08736 in connection with her convictions of various criminal offenses and her desire to become licensed as a cosmetologist-hairstylist upon completion of training at Concorde School of Hair Design, Inc., Ocean, New Jersey was presented to the Board for consideration.
Upon motion made by Mr. Jack Fornaro and seconded by Mr. Jerry Speziale, the Board withheld decision on this matter pending Ms. Theresa Sullivan’s appearance for an investigative inquiry. The motion passed unanimously.
5. IMO Eneido Garces UPL dated April 11, 2008. Mr. Garces has requested an administrative hearing on this matter. A settlement offer was mailed on May 19, 2008. To date no response has been made.
Upon motion made by Mr. Jack Fornaro and seconded by Mr. Jerry Speziale, this matter is referred to the Division of Law for prosecution. The motion passed unanimously.
6. The following Uniform Penalty Letters (UPLs) are recommended for administrative closure due to including, but not limited to, the age of the matter, incorrect address, no forwarding address for the business or licensee, and limited information on the licensee.
| NAME | DATE OF ISSUE | AMOUNT |
| ANDREE LINH NGUYEN T/A CLASSY NAILS LINDENWOLD, NJ |
03/26/03 | $2,500.00 |
| CANEY CHUNG TEANECK, NJ |
11/13/92 | $150.00 |
| MARCIA S. CLARKE ABSECON, NJ |
12/16/96 | $250.00 |
| MARTA CORRIO NEWARK, NJ |
07/17/01 | $300.00 |
| HYE KYUNG CHUN JERSEY CITY, NJ |
11/04/94 | $150.00 |
| ANA CONTRERAS UNION CITY, NJ |
09/30/02 | $300.00 |
| ANA CONTREIRAS NEWARK, NJ |
05/23/96 | $1,000.00 |
| LAHENS CONSTANT EAST ORANGE, NJ |
07/11/05 | $300.00 |
| FRANCISCO CONCEPCION-FRIAS IRVINGTON, NJ |
11/15/02 10/21/03 |
$5,000.00 $300.00 |
| FRENI M. COLODETTE KEARNY, NJ |
08/31/95 | $150.00 |
| KEVIN L. COLES WOODBURY, NJ |
01/03/97 12/28/95 | $150.00 $150.00 |
| NIAMH MARY CAMPBELL WILDWOOD, NJ |
01/05/00 | $150.00 |
| JAMES CAMPBELL ATLANTIC CITY, NJ |
05/28/91 | $150.00 |
| RODRICK CAMERON IRVINGTON, NJ |
01/14/94 05/05/94 | $1,000.00 $250.00 |
| PATRICIA PADESKI T/A CAMEO COIFFURES BLOOMFIELD, NJ |
11/21/83 | $200.00 |
| MARIAM CAMARA EAST ORANGE, NJ |
02/18/99 | $150.00 |
| MARIA CALVA HARRISON, NJ |
12/22/99 | $150.00 |
| JOSEPH CANGE NEWARK, NJ |
02/07/95 | $150.00 |
| DANA CAO CAMDEN, NJ |
01/17/96 | $150.00 |
| THUY NGUYEN CAO PENNSAUKEN, NJ |
10/05/01 | $300.00 |
| ZORAIDA M IYAR T/A CACHE UNION CITY, NJ |
02/08/01 | $2,750.00 |
| SIMONE COACHE |
09/29/95 | $150.00 |
| EUN JI CHUNG PARSIPPANY, NJ |
02/29/00 | $150.00 |
| PATRICIA COARI HOWELL, NJ |
09/29/95 | $150.00 |
| SONYA CLARK IRVINGTON, NJ |
09/19/95 | $150.00 |
| MERCEDES STEWART T/A CLASSIC NAILS CAMDEN, NJ |
04/08/96 10/17/95 | $700.00 $400.00 |
| ANTHONY JERMAIN CLARKE CAMDEN, NJ |
09/24/02 | $300.00 |
| CATHY CHUNG WALDWICK, NJ |
03/29/96 | $1,000.00 |
| ANN CHUNG TRENTON, NJ |
09/10/91 | $150.00 |
| YUEN KYUNG CHUN RED BANK, NJ |
05/06/97 | $150.00 |
| LISA CHU FLUSHING QUEENS, NY |
01/30/95 | $150.00 |
| CHRISTIAN JOHN CHRISTIAN NEWARK, NJ |
03/12/96 | $150.00 |
| STEVE FRANCIS ED YOUSEFF T/A CHOP SHOP BARBER SHOP ELIZABETH, NJ |
05/13/99 03/28/03 | $1,250.00 $1,500.00 |
| JONG OK CHONG FORT LEE, NJ |
10/17/94 | $150.00 |
| ROSA CHOO PALISADES PARK, NJ |
08/20/96 | $150.00 |
| YONG J. CHONG JERSEY CITY, NJ |
11/04/94 06/23/95 | $150.00 $250.00 |
| CYNTHIA LYNNE CLIPSHAM CINNAMINSON, NJ |
10/31/02 | $300.00 |
| HA CHUNG JERSEY CITY, NJ |
05/21/90 | $150.00 |
| KUYUNG JA CHOY WESTFIELD, NJ |
05/21/90 | $150.00 |
| MARCIA CLARKE PLEASANTVILLE, NJ |
07/19/01 | $300.00 |
| YVETTE CLAYTON NEWARK, NJ |
03/01/96 | $150.00 |
| ANTHONY LEON CLEVELAND EAST ORANGE, NJ |
09/22/95 | $150.00 |
| MARGARET CAIANIELLO UNION CITY, NJ |
09/30/82 | $150.00 |
| MARINA CABAN WEST NEW YORK, NJ |
02/04/93 | $150.00 |
| MARITZA CRUZ CACERES NEWARK, NJ |
11/28/00 | $300.00 |
| MARISA CACCHIONE GREENBROOK, NJ |
04/16/90 | $100.00 |
| MARIA YUVIRY A. CABRERA ELIZABETH, NJ |
02/03/00 | $1,000.00 |
| ANGELA CABALLERO T/A NOT JUST NAILS ORANGE, NJ |
10/07/9 | 4 $1,000.00 |
| KARINA CALDERON NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ |
08/15/96 | $150.00 |
| FRANCISCO CALERO ELIZABETH, NJ |
05/13/99 | $1,000.00 |
| SUE CHUN | 09/15/04 | $300.00 |
Upon motion made by Ms. Janice Alvarez and seconded by Mr. Anthony Monaco, the above listed matters are to be administratively closed. The motion passed unanimously.
7. Disciplinary Matters Pending Conclusion by Default
The UPLs were issued and no written response from respondents have been received by the Board to date. These matters were subject to finalization 15 days after issuance. The Attorney General seeks to issue Final Decision and Default Order on UPL for each of the following: IMO
Reynaldo A. Carpio t/a Sony’s Hair Stylist
Nhat M. Tran t/a Bee Nails License #WM03044
Jose Angeles & Marisol Montes t/a
Los Angeles Hair Care Center Inc. License #WD020415
Francine Iacovelli t/a Hair Lovers Salon License #WD26079
Muhammet Karali t/a
First Class Istanbul Unisex Salon License #WD023409
Hien Hoang t/a Bella Nails License #WM03140
Miguel Granados t/a El & Ella Beauty Salon
Priscilla Allen License #WA000862
Jose W. Angeles, President & Marisol Montes, VP
t/a Los Angeles Hair Care Center Inc. License #WD024361
Arelis a. Arias t/a Arelis Beauty Salon License #WD25348
Hugo Hernandez c/o Jair & Hair Unisex
Carolina Tepetlixpa
Mohamed Archoun
Jung Suk Kwon t/a Lucky Nails License #WM001699
Charles Wynn t/a Charlie’s Barber Shop
Phillip M. Austin
Darryl G. Scott, Jr.
Abdeliliah Amraoui
Hyo Sok Kim & Kum Sik Kim t/a Joy Nail License #WM000584
The Certificate of Service is attached to the Uniform Penalty Letters for Board review.
Mrs. Gracinda Almeida informed the Board that Hien Hoang, t/a Bella Nails had paid the penalty in full a few days ago.
Upon motion made by Mr. Joseph Speziale and seconded by Mr. Anthony Monaco, the Board authorizes the issuance of Default letters as indicated above with the deletion of Hien Hoang, t/a Bella Nails. The motion passed unanimously.
VII EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Upon motion made by Mr. Jerry Speziale and seconded by Mr. Jack Fornaro, the Board went into Executive Session to conduct an investigative inquiry. The motion passed unanimously.
Upon motion made by Mr. Jack Fornaro and seconded by Mr. Tony Monaco, the Board returned to Open Session to announce its decision. The motion passed unanimously.
Upon motion made by Mr. Jack Fornaro and seconded by Mr. Jerry Speziale, the Board withheld decision on this matter pending Mr. Edwin Esteves’ submission of a current detailed probation report from his probation officer, current report on child support arrearage, provide a copy of his most recent arrest/complaint and a complete report from CURA with a psychological evaluation, if available. The motion passed unanimously.
Upon motion made by Mr. Jack Fornaro and seconded by Mr. Jerry Speziale, the Board went into Executive Session to conduct an investigative inquiry. The motion passed unanimously.
Upon motion made by Mr. Jack Fornaro and seconded by Mr. Tony Monaco, the Board returned to Open Session to announce its decision. The motion passed unanimously.
Upon motion made by Mr. Joseph Santagata and seconded by Ms. Janet Alvarez, Mr. Zisa’s conviction will not bar him from sitting for examination upon his successful completion of a cosmetology & hairstyling course provided he has no further contact with the criminal justice system. The motion passed unanimously.
Upon motion made by Ms. Janice Alvarez and seconded by Mr. Anthony Monaco, the Board directed that Ms. Jennifer Dalponte be scheduled peremptorily for an investigative inquiry at the September meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
VIII OLD BUSINESS
The Board in February 2008, discussed and requested that examiners’ pay be increased. Mr. Jay Malanga stated that the matter is pending review.
The Board discussed Bill No. 1240 which does not appear to address the needs of the industry or have an adequate education component.
Upon motion made by Mr. Anthony Monaco and seconded by Mr. Joseph Santagata, the Board authorizes the Board office to do a bill comment. The motion passed unanimously.
IX NEW BUSINESS
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Public Relations
Mr. Jerry Speziale stated that all committee work is up to date.
School
Ms. Janice Alvarez reported that she received a Spanish course curriculum from Capri Institute to offer the cosmetology and hairstyling course in Spanish at their five schools. She stated that they submitted appropriate documentation for the translation.
Upon motion made by Ms. Janice Alvarez and seconded by Mr. Jerry Speziale, Capri Institute is allowed to offer the cosmetology & hairstyling curriculum in Spanish at all their five schools. The motion passed unanimously.
Legislation
No report was given.
Regulatory
Mr. Anthony Monaco stated the proposed sunset regulation is done and submitted to DOL for review.
Examination & Sites
Ms. Janice Alvarez reported that all committee work is up to date.
Violation
Mr. Jerry Speziale reported that all committee work is up to date.
Education
Ms. Janice Alvarez reported that all committee work is up to date.
X ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion made by Mr. Jack Fornaro and seconded by Mr. Joseph Santagata, the meeting was adjourned at 2:30 P.M.. The motion passed unanimously.
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CHRISTIAN JONES, Chairman
Countersigned:
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JAY A. MALANGA, Executive Director
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