AGENDA
BOARD OF EXAMINERS
OF CONSTABLES
MEETING
MONDAY
MAY 12, 2014
10:00 A.M.
TATNALL BUILDING
ROOM 113
150 MARTIN L. KING, JR. BOULEVARD SOUTH
DOVER, DE
I. Call to Order
Lt. Colonel Hudson called the meeting to order at 0959 hours. The meeting was recorded and the Licensing Specialist of the Professional Licensing Section will maintain the records.
A. Introductions
Ms. Anderson introduced Lt. Colonel Monroe B. Hudson, Jr. and DAG Rae Mims to everyone as the newest members of the Board.
The following members of the Board of Examiners were in attendance:
Lieutenant Colonel Monroe B. Hudson, Jr.
Captain Douglas Merrill
Chief William E. Bryson
Mr. John F. Tharan
The following members of the Board or Examiners were absent:
Ralph K. Durstein, III, Esquire
The following staff members were in attendance:
Rae Mims, Esquire
Sergeant Jeffrey C. Whitmarsh, II
Ms. Peggy L. Anderson
Mrs. Lisa M. Trolinder
The following staff members were absent:
None
The following individuals were also in attendance:
Mr. Bruce T. Blackburn
Mr. Alan Ellingsworth
Mr. Preston A. Lewis
Mr. Michael A. Terranova
Mr. Jose R. Mendez
Mr. Radford Garrison
II. Review and Acceptance of Minutes
A. January 13, 2014 – Special Meeting
Chief Bryson, with a second by Mr. Tharan, made a motion to accept the minutes as presented. The motion was carried.
III. Commission Renewals
Ms. Anderson presented the following commissions for renewal with all criminal history records checked, including FBI records; driver's licenses checked; and wanted persons file checked. Everyone has all necessary information in order.
A. A.I. DuPont Hospital for Children
1. Alan D. Ellingsworth
2. Kenneth J. Suchocki, Sr.
3. Brian L. Tibbits
Capt. Merrill, with a second by Mr. Tharan, made a motion to approve A.1.-3. for commission renewals. The motion was carried.
B. Bayhealth
1. Ronald D. Bartlett, Sr.
2. John R. Bibby
3. Radford J. Garrison
4. Jerard L. Gayles
5. Doyle B. Horsley
6. Terry L. Kauffman
7. Kevin M. MacFarland
8. Rubon D. May
9. Jose R. Mendez
10. Adam J. Popper
11. Vasile M. Rus
12. Orlando E. Short, Jr.
13. Dennis B. Thompson
14. Peter D. Uhey
15. Nathan R. Whitecomb
Mr. Tharan, with a second by Chief Bryson, made a motion to approve B.1.-15. as presented for commission renewals. The motion was carried.
C. Christiana Care Health System
1. William M. Anderson, Jr.
2. William P. Babby, III
3. Shaun J. Baldasano
4. Jeffrey D. Bannon
5. Michelle E. Barksdale
6. Allen J. Becker
7. George R. Bell
8. Bruce T. Blackburn
9. Dangnalis D. Borglin
10. Leroy E. Bryant, II
11. Michael P. Capodanno, Jr.
12. Julio E. Cardenas
13. Garrick G. Cornish
14. Gavan P. Crawford
15. Christopher Crespo
16. John C. Dale
17. Edward S. Davis, Jr.
18. Henry J. Dawson
19. George R. Deem, Jr.
20. Joseph A. Dempsey
21. Vincent J. De Rocili
22. Paul J. DiGuglielmo
23. Michael D. DiOssi, Sr.
24. Bernard R. Donovan
25. Matthew A. Drake
26. Alfred G. Filippone, Jr.
27. Richard W. Gerard
28. Jason P. Graham
29. Winston E. Guthrie
30. Brian J. Heath
31. David Hernandez
32. Clayton W. Hewes, III
33. Jeffrey W. Hoyle
34. Patrick N. Kinney
35. Curtis J. Knott
36. Erica P. Langston
37. Michael J. Lawson
38. Gary P. Lennon
39. Sean F. Lennon
40. Michael T. Marine
41. Randy J. Melnick
42. Michael W. Messick
43. Gerard E. Murray, Jr.
44. Michael D. Norton
45. Crucito Ortiz
46. David A. Parker
47. David C. Polk
48. Gregory A. Price, Sr.
49. Lauren N. Ramone
50. Elijah C. Richardson, Jr.
51. Michael S. Robinson
52. Michael W. Rodick
53. Jeffrey R. Runkle
54. Joseph L. Sammons, Sr.
55. William W. Sheats, Jr.
56. Josephine M. Sheridan
57. Mark T. Sutor
58. Francis E. Szczerba
59. Kenneth W. Taylor
60. Mallory E. Tessein
61. Christopher K. Tjaden
62. Angelo P. Trapani
63. Robert E. Trzonkowski
64. Daniel T. Tucker, Jr.
65. Jared G. Turner
66. Robert Vagonis
67. David J. Valimont
68. James R. Willauer
69. Nicholas A. Yacabell
Mr. Tharan, with a second by Capt. Merrill, made a motion to approve C.1.-69. as presented for commission renewals. The motion was carried.
D. Delaware SPCA
1. Patrick J. Dorrian, Jr.
2. Frank J. Galbraith
Capt. Merrill, with a second by Chief Bryson, made a motion to approve D.1.-2. as presented for commission renewals. The motion was carried.
E. Delaware Technical Community College
Department of Public Safety
1. Joseph E. Berg, Jr.
2. Alvin L. Boardley, III
3. Karen M. Buhrman
4. John E. Davison
5. Richard E. Dennis
6. Alfonzo Dowe, Sr.
7. Robert H. Emory, III
8. Joseph T. Fitzgerald, III
9. Gerald L. Gary, II
10. James Gladney, Jr.
11. Terry E. Henderson
12. Brian G. Henry, Sr.
13. Daniel H. Horsey, Jr.
14. Joseph P. Lavelle
15. David F. MacDonald
16. W. Scott McLaren
17. J. Lawrence Mitchell, Jr.
18. H. Burton Murray
19. Joseph S. Myers
20. Benjamin L. Nefosky
21. Robert Peaco
22. Scott W. Rittenhouse
23. Keith D. Rowe
24. John A. Schaible, III
25. Lemuel Shipmon
26. Timothy J. Sullivan
27. George W. Towson, Sr.
28. William A. Wilson, II
29. Willard C. Wood
30. Gary L. Worthy, II
Capt. Merrill, with a second by Chief Bryson, made a motion to approve E.1.-30. as presented for commission renewals. The motion was carried.
F. Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
1. H. Lee Ford
Capt. Merrill, with a second by Chief Bryson, made a motion to approve F.1. as presented for commission renewal. The motion was carried.
G. Dover International Speedway
Ms. Anderson informed the Board that Dover International Speedway submitted a new individual and will be presented under new commissions.
H. Recovery Innovations, Inc.
1. Edwin R. Boulware
2. Gus B. Economides
3. Michael A. Fontello, Sr.
4. Michael T. Murray
5. David L. Wilkes
6. Edward J. Wilkowski
7. Robert B. Workman
Mr. Tharan, with a second by Chief Bryson, made a motion to approve H.1.-7. as presented for commission renewals. The motion was carried.
I. Red Clay Consolidated School District
Dept. of Public Safety
1. Brian N. Moore
Capt. Merrill, with a second by Lt. Colonel Hudson, made a motion to approve I.1. as presented for commission renewal. The motion was carried.
J. Tower Hill School
Ms. Anderson informed the Board that Tower Hill School submitted a new individual and will be presented under new commissions.
K. University of Delaware Police
1. Dennis A. Anderson, Jr.
2. Donna M. Simpson
Mr. Tharan, with a second by Capt. Merrill, made a motion to approve K.1.-2. as presented for commission renewals. The motion was carried.
L. Wilmington University
1. Dennis L. Craighton
2. Mark Daniels
3. Richard H. Davolos
4. Edward A. DiSabatino
5. Stephen J. Duncan
6. Sean J. Finn
7. Christopher D. Foraker
8. Claudine Malone
9. Michael L. Nolan, Sr.
10. Thomas S. Williams
Capt. Merrill, with a second by Lt. Colonel Hudson, made a motion to approve L.1.-10. as presented for commission renewals. The motion was carried.
IV. New Agencies
A. Indian River School District
1. Badge
Ms. Anderson explained that to consider a new agency it is a three-part vote. The first will be for the agency itself, second will be the badge presented and third will be the individuals listed under new commissions.
Mr. Lewis is here today to answer any questions that the Board may have. The letter requesting the positions is in the notebooks for everyone’s review.
Capt. Merrill, with a second by Chief Bryson, made a motion to approve Indian River School District constable positions. The motion was carried.
Ms. Anderson passed around a copy of the badge for approval. Capt. Merrill asked if it was similar to the others that have been previously approved. Ms. Anderson stated that it was. Ms. Mims asked where in the law that the agencies had permission to use the state seal on the badges. Ms. Anderson informed her that all others were approved with the state seal under the direction of DAG Tupman. Ms. Mims will look into that matter and address at the next meeting.
After discussion regarding the removal of the word “State” from the badge and to put an engraved number on it, Capt. Merrill, with a second by Mr. Tharan, made a motion to approve the badge with the stipulations. The motion was carried.
V. New Commissions
Ms. Anderson presented the following new commissions for approval. They have met the requirements and have provided the proper documents to the Professional Licensing Section.
A. A.I. DuPont Hospital for Children
1. Ryan D. Hastings
2. Michael A. Johnson, Sr.
3. Alfred S. Kazcorowski
4. Robert M. Martine
5. Keith D. Moore
6. Joshua C. Rohrer
7. Michael A. Zenorini
Capt. Merrill, with a second by Lt. Colonel Hudson, made a motion to approve A.1.-7. as presented for new commissions. The motion was carried.
B. Bayhealth
1. Sarah C. Hall
2. Shroittii B. Lamadieu
3. Sean M. Sipe
Capt. Merrill, with a second by Chief Bryson, made a motion to approve B.1.-3. as presented for new commissions. The motion was carried.
C. Christiana Care Health System
1. David P. Blaasch
2. Marvin L. Hackett
3. Christopher R. Houpt
4. Michael G. Kunz
5. Michael A. Lake
6. James T. Pee
7. Warren M. Pinkett
8. James D. Shrewsbury
9. Jantaye R. Smith
10. Charles J. Wilson, Jr.
Chief Bryson, with a second by Mr. Tharan, made a motion to approve C.1.-10. as presented for new commissions. The motion was carried.
D. Delaware Technical Community College
Department of Public Safety
1. Mike A. Snead
Capt. Merrill, with a second by Chief Bryson, made a motion to grant D.1. as presented for new commission. The motion was carried.
E. Dover International Speedway
1. James E. Hosfelt, Jr.
Mr. Tharan, with a second by Capt. Merrill, made a motion to approve E.1. as presented for new commission. The motion was carried.
F. Indian River School District
1. Raymond P. Callaway, Jr.
2. John J. Campbell
3. Bernard W. Carr
4. Eddie H. Cathell
5. G. Richard Chamberlin
6. Barry A. Dean
7. Gary M. DeBlasis
8. Robert E. Eyre, Jr.
9. Douglas B. Hudson
10. Deborah J. Jester
11. Michael F. Karwacki
12. Thomas J. Troublefield
13. Arthur G. Uhlich
14. Robert S. Warrington
Lt. Col. Hudson, with a second by Chief Bryson, made a motion to approve F.1.-14. as presented for new commissions. The motion was carried.
G. Recovery Innovations, Inc.
1. Barry T. Lee
Capt. Merrill, with a second by Lt. Col. Hudson, made motion to approve G.1. as presented for new commission. The motion was carried.
H. Red Clay Consolidated School District
Dept. of Public Safety
1. Barry P. Corrigan
Ms. Anderson explained that Mr. Corrigan will be retiring from DSP this summer and has provided all necessary documentation to be approved pending his retirement.
Mr. Tharan, with a second by Capt. Merrill, made a motion to approve H.1. as presented for new commission pending his retirement from active duty with DSP. The motion was carried.
I. Tower Hill School
1. Stephen M. Van Vechten
Capt. Merrill, with a second by Mr. Tharan, made a motion to approve I.1. as presented for new commission. The motion was carried.
VI. Resignations/Terminations/Issues
A. Bayhealth
1. Donald D. Archer
2. William C. Thomas
B. Christiana Care Health System
1. John N. Colicchio
2. Yasinia Guzman-Ortiz
3. Clyde R. Painter
C. Delaware Technical Community College
Department of Public Safety
1. Mark J. Christopher
2. Rosemarie N. Williams
D. Dover International Speedway
1. Kenneth N. Rhodes
E. Recovery Innovations, Inc.
1. Kevin J. Smith
Ms. Anderson presented VI.A.1.-2., B.1.-3., C.1.-2., D.1., & E.1. as informational purposes only. No action is necessary.
F. Sussex County Council
1. Leonard J. Sekscinski
2. Dino A. Velli
Ms. Anderson informed the Board that she had spoken with Mr. Ronald Verosko and that Sussex County Council wished to maintain their constable positions but F.1.-2. are no longer with them. The Board is fine with this action. No vote necessary.
VII. Old Business
A. Professional Licensing Comments
1. Law Amendments
Sgt. Whitmarsh spoke to Rep. Larry Mitchell on Thursday regarding the change of the law to reflect a two year commission. Rep. Mitchell is going to have Rep. Mike Ramone sponsor the bill since it would affect Rep. Mitchell personally. There should not be any problem with this going through. It is not a DSP bill but rather a Board bill.
Ms. Anderson requested that the expiration be moved to December instead of May and the renewals be split with odd years and evens years for ease on the agencies and Professional Licensing for renewals.
Sgt. Whitmarsh will put a draft into bill format and forward to Ms. Mims for her review and then send to Sgt. Lester to move forward with.
Questions regarding yearly training were asked. Ms. Anderson confirmed that we would continue to collect training records on a yearly basis. The training forms will continue to go to the Professional Licensing office for tracking.
Questions regarding how we would split the constables for the one to two year renewals were discussed.
Capt. Merrill, with a second by Chief Bryson, made a motion to amend the law to make the commissions valid for two years (24 months). The motion was carried.
2. Rule Amendments
Ms. Anderson stated that any rule & regulation that needs amending to match the change in legislation will be reviewed by Ms. Mims and presented at a special meeting later in the year.
3. Use of lights on vehicles – Exhibit in notebook
It was requested that research on the use of colored lights on the vehicles be done. There was an e-mail that went to the Board regarding the use of lights on vehicles by Christiana Care.
Ms. Mims would prefer that there be something in the statute regarding the use of the lights, while on duty on the grounds where they work. Title 21 already states who can and cannot use red/blue lights. Lt. Col. Hudson recommended that we follow the state statute and to prepare a rule similar to the PI & PSA rule regarding the use of lights.