UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE APPEAL BOARD

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

WILMNGTON

MINUTES

The meeting was held at 4425 N. Market St. Wilmington, DE. A quorum of the Board was present for the meeting. Present: Elmer L. Newlin, Chairman of the Board, Vance G. Daniels Sr., Beverly Bell, Donald Dryden, Board Members. Also present were Katisha Fortune, Deputy Attorney General and Counsel to the Board, Tanishia Stewart, Board Secretary.

THE FOLLOWING CASES WERE HEARD BY THE BOARD:

Edward Benson v. None Involved – AD # 50139749

Present: Edward Benson, claimant; Ann Marie Vanderhout, agency representative. A motion was made by Mr. Dryden, and seconded by Mrs. Bell. The Board moved to affirm the overpayment. Mr. Daniels and Mr. Newlin agreed. Mrs. Carpenter was not present for the hearing.

Regina Dorsey-Taylor v. Mary Campbell Center – AD # 10139740

Present: Regina Dorsey-Taylor, claimant; Sheldon Sandler, employer’s attorney; Deborah Franklin, employer representative; Aniszia Liverpool, employer’s witness; Seth VanNeerden, employer’s witness. A motion was made by Mr. Daniels, and seconded by Mrs. Bell. The Board moved to affirm the referee and award benefits. Mr Dryden and Mr. Newlin agreed. Mrs. Carpenter was not present for the hearing. Mr. Sandler would like separate notice sent.

Kairita Cole v. Mary Campbell Center – AD # 10143030

Present: Kairita Cole, claimant; Sheldon Sandler, employer’s attorney; Deborah Franklin, employer representative; Mary Cebenka, employer’s witness. A motion was made by Mr. Daniels, and seconded by Mrs. Bell. The Boar moved to affirm the referee and award benefits. Mr. Dryden and Mr. Newlin agreed. Mrs. Carpenter was not present for the hearing. Mr. Sandler would like separate notice sent.

Lambert Fraser v. Rockland Builders – AD # 10138691

PUT ON REVIEWS

Candace Richardson-Gates v. Shipley Manor – AD # 20145979

WITHDRAWAL

Calvin Smith v. Thomas Edison Charter School – AD # 10134617

POSTPONED

Nekeisha Akinola v. Delaware Respite – AD # 10144946

Present: Krista Gaul, employer representative. Although duly notified, the claimant, Nekeisha Akinola, failed to appear. A motion was made by Mr. Dryden, and seconded by Mrs. Bell. The Board moved to dismiss. Mr. Daniels and Mr. Newlin agreed. Mrs. Carpenter was not present for the hearing.

Danielle Ostrom v. None Involved – AD # 10146704

Although duly notified, the claimant, Danielle Ostrom, failed to appear. Although duly notified, the agency, also failed to appear. A motion was made by Mr. Dryden, and seconded by Mrs. Bell. The Board moved to dismiss. Mr. Daniels and Mr. Newlin agreed. Mrs. Carpenter was not present for the hearing.

Lester Wilson v. Bennie’s Big Scoop – AD # 10143525

PUT ON REVIEWS

Renee Greene v. Bank of America – AD # 00142484

Present: Renee Greene, claimant; Phyllis Bolden, claimant’s witness; Andrew Alexander, employer representative. A motion was made by Mrs. Bell, and seconded by Mr. Daniels. The Board moved to reverse and modify the referee and award benefits. Mr. Newlin and Mr. Dryden agreed. Mrs. Carpenter was not present for the hearing.

Kathleen Jackson v. Catering by Sonia – AD # 00144141

Present: Kathleen Jackson, claimant; Sonia Brode, employer representative. A motion was made by Mrs. Bell, and seconded by Mr. Dryden. The Board moved to table the case until further research can be made. Mr. Newlin and Mr. Daniels agreed. Mrs. Carpenter was not present for the hearing.

Zachary Williams v. Happy Harry’s – AD # 20144406

POSTPONED

Michael Klezaras v. None Involved – AD # 50142349

Present: Stacy Davis, agency representative. Although duly notified, the claimant, Michael Klezaras failed to appear. A motion was made by Mr. Dryden, and seconded by Mrs. Bell. The Board moved to dismiss. Mr. Newlin and Mr. Daniels agreed. Mrs. Carpenter was not present for the hearing.

Joseph Backer v. None Involved – AD # 50138186

Present: Joseph Backer, claimant; Stacy Davis, agency representative. A motion was made by Mr. Newlin, and seconded by Mrs. Bell. The Board moved to affirm the overpayment. Mr. Dryden and Mr. Daniels agreed. Mrs. Carpenter was not present for the hearing.

Respectfully Submitted: Approved By:

Tanishia Stewart Elmer L. Newlin

Board Secretary Chairman

Unemployment Insurance

Appeal Board