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AUTHORITY
POLICE
BENEVOLENT
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611 PALISADE AVE. ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. 07632-1805 Telephones 212 947-3754 -201 871-2100 Fax #: 201 871-2343
Bulletin # 15-08
September 12, 2008
Minutes of the General Membership/Executive Board meeting held on Thursday, September 4, 2008 at the JFK Airport Ramada Inn, Flushing, New York. The Executive Board Meeting was called to order at 1700 hours by President Danese with a salute to the flag and a moment of silence for all departed Police Officers. ROLL CALL OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD: Officers: Gus Danese /P Paul Nunziato /P Bob Morris /P R.J. White /P Dante Castro-Recio/P Mike DeFilippis /P Vacant/V Delegates: GWB Brian Ahern GWB Daniel Rodriguez LGA John Garrone Dominic Palumbo LGA Marciano Shay LGA Michael Balestracci JFK JFK Thomas Cardno Sammy Morsi JFK Robert Paulsen JFK William Piatti JFK Anthony Giardullo LT Constantine Mokanos LT NIA Chris Demetriades Sal Fiumefreddo NIA Andrew Kurpat NIA Cesar Morales NIA Steve Pisciotta NIA Howard Latimer PN
Trustees: Bob Egbert/P Phil Erickson /P Steve Ekizian /P Frank Conti /P Vincent Zappulla /P
Vacant Joseph Malvino Vacant Peter Sippel Vacant Joe Arias Jerry Colligan Michael Mollahan Robert Paszel Christopher Carini Marcus Ciserano Alexander Hamaty Greg Howard Rodney Arroyo Steve Butterbrodt Scott Kelliher William Kruesi William Wilson
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/P /P /P /E /P /P /P /P /P /P /P /P /P /P General Counsel: John McAusland /E
Executive Secretary: Dom Evangelista /P
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Motion #1 By J. Malvino HT, seconded by W. Piatti JFK to conduct an Executive Board Meeting at 1703 hours. On the vote all in favor motion carried. -
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Motion #2 By J. Colligan PATH, seconded by J. Garrone LGA, to accept the minutes of the July 24, 2008 Executive Board meeting. On the vote all in favor motion carried. -
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TREASURER’S REPORT: Treasurer R.J. White reported on the expenditures and income for the preceding month. All accounts are in the black; all bills are paid and current. Treasurer R.J. White reminded the membership that monies allocated to the PAC funds are not tax deductible. Additionally, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees Robert Egbert stated that as per the rules ofthe PBA Plan and Trust, a member who falls below the Port Authority’s sick standards in a twelve month period is not eligible for supplemental income benefits under the Plan and Trust until they meet the standard in PDI 2-9. Motion #3 By A. Giardullo LT, seconded by S. Ekizian, to accept the Treasurer’s Report. On the vote all in favor motion carried. -
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PORT AUTHORITY POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION, INC. COMMUNICATIONS REPORT: All routine correspondence has been distributed for posting. PRESIDENT’S REPORT ON ACTIVITIES: Rio Grande, PR.
07/30/08 to 08/04/08
Attended the NAPO Annual Convention
08/12/08
Attended the NJSPBA monthly meeting Fords, New Jersey.
08/14/08
Attended the NJSPBA Legislative Committee Meeting Woodbridge, New Jersey.
08/18/08
Co-chaired the NJSPBA Parliamentary and Bylaws seminar Woodbridge, New Jersey.
08/19/08
Attended a Q&A session with the
08/25/08
Co-chaired the NJSPBA Parliamentary and Bylaws seminar Woodbridge, New Jersey.
09/04/08
Chaired the September 4, 2008 PBA Executive Board Meeting Ramada Inn at JFK, Flushing, NY.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS: Grievance and Complaint Committee Committee Chairman/Executive Secretary Dom Evangelista reported that his scheduled informal grievance meeting with the Port Authority was cancelled due to a Port Authority employee assigned to investigate PBA grievances went out sick. Her illness lasted a little over three weeks and therefore, the PBA had no opportunity to present these informal grievances. She is back to work now and a date of September 1 5th has been scheduled forthis informal grievance meeting. Many grievances have been filed within the last month and a half and hopefully we can convince the Port Authority to resolve many of them. -
Pension and Legislative Committee Committee Chairman Second Vice President Robert Morris reported that in Albany, the Heart Bill clarification and Heart Bill clarification II just for disability and not for accidental death legislation has been vetoed by the Governor. The 9-11 Task Force recommendations have been signed by the Governor. The key changes for our members are: a Presumption now covers first responders who worked for any period oftime within the first 48 hours after the first plane hit the World Trade Center at the site locations. b Registration deadlines for Workers Compensation Law extension and the filing date for presumptive accidental disability for NYS will be extended to September 11, 2010. c Presumption forms may now be filed by legal beneficiaries after death, enabling one PAPD widow to file the presumption form as legal beneficiary. -
Until suchtime as the NYS Pension System creates a new form forthe additional eligibility requirements, form RS 6047-N will be used. Please write in "as per chapter 489 of 2008" along the bottom of the form if you are filing based upon working in the first 48 hours. In Washington, a bill sponsored by Congresswoman Maloney known as "James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act" has been drafted and as the language presently stands, it will be difficult for any police union to support. This legislation would provide funding for long-term monitoring, treatment and research for individuals who are sick or become sick as a result of responding to 9/11. This bill would also reopen the victim’s compensation fund for rescue workers who were hurt. The issue with the language ofthis bill is that ofunequal criteria to qualify for any ofthe above benefits. As presently drafted: "A FIRE FIGHTERS AND RELATED PERSONNEL. All members ofthe Fire Department ofthe City ofNew York whether fire or emergency personnel, active or retired who participated at least one day in the rescue and recovery effort at any ofthe former World Trade sites including Ground Zero, Staten Island landfill and the New York City Chief Medical Examiner’s office for any time during the period beginning on September 11, 2001 and ending on July 31, 2002. -
B OTHER WTC RESCUE, RECOVERY AND CLEAN UP WORKERS. The individual i worked or volunteered on-site in rescue, recovery, debris-cleanup or related support services in lower Manhattan south of Canal Street, the Staten Island landfill or the barge loading piers, for at least 4 hours during the period beginning on September 11, 2001, and ending on September 14, 2001, for at least 24 hours during the period beginning on September 11, 2001 and ending on September 30, 2001 or for at least 80 hours during the period beginning on September 11, 2001 and ending on July 31, 2002." -
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As the language clearly shows in its present form, we are second class citizens to the FDNY. I urge you to contact the sponsors ofthis bill at the telephone numbers listed below and voice your displeasure and request equal criteria police.
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Although these politicians have been helpful and working hard to bring the issue of future funding and monitoring to light, the criteria must change. Chief sponsor: Congresswoman Carol Maloney -212 860-0606 Co-sponsors: Congressman Jerrold Nadler-2 12 367-7350 Congressman Vito Fosella-718 225-3371 Congressman Anthony Weiner-7 18 520-9001 Congressman Peter King-5 16 541-4225 Our political endorsements will be complete and distributed at the October meeting. Election Committee President Danese reported that P.O. Raymond Corbo PN ran unopposed for PBA/PN delegate and we congratulate and welcome him to the Executive Board. The Recording Secretary will cast one vote for P.O. Corbo and he is deemed elected. -
Judiciary Committee Committee Chairman Mike DeFilippis reported that a police officer LT has complied with the instructions from the Committee and recommends that the charges against the police officer be dropped and the matter deemed closed. -
Motion #4 By M. Shea LGA, seconded by C. Carini BT, to adopt the recommendation of the Judiciary Committee on the above matter. On the vote all in favor motion carried. -
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS: President Danese requested that eachdelegate obtain copies ofthe new and old roll calls for all tours preferably pre 9-11 and post 9-11 and send them to Dominick Evangelista at the PBA office. In addition, submit the names to the PBA of all police officers who were transferred from the Police Academy and never left their commands. President Danese reported that with respect to the new roll calls, he instructed our attorney to research case law on the issue of litigation against a police agency for a disregard of police officer safety due to staffing. President Danese will keep the membership advised. A discussion ensued regarding a memo for ESU/Tactical Rail Interdiction Training. The SOD/PBA delegates are to conduct a poll of the ESU police officers as to how the training is to be scheduled either by truck assignments or seniority within ESU.
NEW BUSINESS: Motion #5 By S. Morsi JFK, seconded by R. Egbert, to hold the October 23, 2008 PBA General Membership/Executive Board meeting at 5:00 p.m. at the NIA Marriott Hotel, Newark, New Jersey and to hold the November 2008 General Membership/Executive Board meeting on November 25, 2008. On the vote all in favor motion carried. -
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At this time, President Danese requested a motion to open nominations for PBA Sgt.@Arms. Motion #6 By A. Hamaty SIB, seconded by G. Mokanos LT, to open nominations for PBA Sgt.@Arms. On the vote all in favor motion carried. -
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President Danese called for any nominations by petition and P.O. Phil Erickson GWB submitted a petition in accordance with the bylaws and is deemed nominated for the position of Sgt.@Arms. CANDIDATE: Steve Ekizian JFK
NOMINATED BY: Robert Egbert JFK
SECONDED BY: Robert Paulsen JFK
Vincent Zappulla SOD
Dante Castro Recio JFK
Scott Kelliher SOD
Phil Erickson GWB
By petition
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Motion #7 By S. Kelliher SOD, seconded by G. Howard SIB, to close nominations for PBA Sgt.@Arms. On the vote all in favor motion carried. -
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Motion #8 By R. Egbert, seconded by V. Zappulla, to suspend the bylaws and have the PBA conduct the election for PBA Sgt.@Arms. On the vote all in favor motion carried. -
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GOOD & WELFARE: Get Well Wishes to:
N/A
Expressions of Sympathy to:
P.O. Vincent Russo & Family, P.O. Stephen Castro & Family
Expressions of Good Will to:
N/A
Expressions of Appreciation from:
N/A
Retired:
Name Latimer, G. Campbell, E. McDonald, J. Jacobs, F. Ryan, K. Williams, D. Cooke-Bryant, M. Ruddy, T. Bishop, J.
Resigned:
None
Terminated:
None
Deceased:
None
Rank Sgt. P.O. P.O. Det. P.O. P.O. P.O. P.O. P.O.
Command HQ EWR EWR CIB HQ EWR HQ HQ HQ
Effective Date 07/26/08 07/27/08 07/27/08 08/02/08 08/02/08 0 8/23/08 08/24/08 08/29/08 08/30/08
Type Regular Regular Regular Regular Accidental Disability Regular Regular Regular WTC Accidental POD Disability
TOTAL FORCE As of September 7, 2008: 1 Chief ofDepartment Deputy Chiefs 2 Assistant Chiefs 4 Inspectors 12 Captains 13 Detective Lieutenants 3 81 Lieutenants 15 Detective Sergeants 144 Sergeants Detectives 73 Officers 1336 1684 TOTAL
Motion #9 By S. Butterbrodt SOD, seconded by A. Hamaty SIB, to adjourn the meeting at 1805 hours. On the vote all in favor motion carried. -
Mike DeFilippis Recording Secretary
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Executive Board Gus Danese Paul Nunziato Bob Morris RJ White Mike DeFilippis Dante CastroRecio Vacant TRUSTEES Bob Egbert Frank Conti Stephen Ekizian Phil Erickson Vincent Zappulla DELEGATES Brian Ahern Daniel Rodriguez John Garrone Dominic Palumbo Marciano Shay Mike Balestracci Thomas Cardno SammyMorsi Robert Paulsen William Piatti Anthony Giardullo Gus Mokanos Chris Demetriades Salvatore Fiumefredo Andrew Kurpat Cesar Morales Steve Pisciotta Howard Latimer Raymond Corbo Vacant Joseph Malvino Vacant Peter Sippel Joseph Arias Jerry Colligan Michael Mollahan Robert Paszel Christopher Carini Marcus Ciserano Alexander Hamaty Greg Howard Rodney Arroyo Steve Butterbrodt Scott Kelliher William Kruesi William Wilson
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Port Authority PBA, Inc. Executive Board Gus Danese Paul Nunziato Bob Morris RJ White Mike DeFilippis Dante CastroRecio Vacant TRUSTEES Bob Egbert FrankConti Stephen Ekizian Phil Erickson Vincent Zappulla DELEGATES Brian Ahern Daniel Rodriguez John Garrone Dominic Palumbo Marciano Shay Mike Balestracci Thomas Cardno Sammy Morsi Robert Paulsen William Piatti Anthony Giardullo Gus Mokanos Chris Demetriades Sal Fiumefreddo Andrew Kurpat Cesar Morales Steve Pisciotta Howard Latimer Raymond Corbo Vacant Joseph Malvino Vacant Peter Sippel Joseph Arias Jerry Colligan Michael Mollahan Robert Paszel Christopher Carini Marcus Ciserano Alexander Hamaty Gregory Howard Rodney Arroyo Steve Butterbrodt Scott Kelliher William Kruesi William Wilson Brian Bull Dom Evangelista John McAusland September 4, 2008
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