Local 918 Executive Board Members of the Independent Review Board Proposed Charges Against Local 918 Member Scott Bellocchio July 2, 1997

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1 TO: FROM: RE: DATE: Local 918 Executive Board Members of the Independent Review Board Proposed Charges Against Local 918 Member Scott Bellocchio July 2, 1997 I. RECOMMENDATION The Independent Review Board ("IRB") refers the below report to the Executive Board of Local 918 for the purpose of initiating charges against Local 918 member Scott Bellocchio for refusing to cooperate with the IRB by failing to appear for a sworn examination scheduled for June 11, By failing to appear for his sworn examination, it appears that while an IBT member, Scott Bellocchio violated Article II, Section 2(a) and Article XIX, Section 7(b) (1) and (2) and Section 14 (i) of the IBT Constitution by obstructing, interfering and unreasonably failing to cooperate with the duties of the IRB as set forth in Paragraph G of the March 14, 1989 Consent Decree in United States v. International Brotherhood of Teamsters. 88 Civ (S.D.N.Y.). II. INVESTIGATIVE FINDINGS Scott Bellocchio ("Bellocchio"), date of birth May 19, 1961, is currently a member of the IBT and Local 918. (Ex. 2) Local 918 is located in Brooklyn, New York. Local 918 records

2 reflected that Bellocchio became a Local member in January 1994, and his dues were paid through May, (Ex. 1 and 2) By letter dated June 23, 1997, Daniel Lombardozzi, President of Local 918, advised that Scott Bellocchio is an active member of the Local. (Ex. 3) According to Local 918 records, Scott Bellocchio is an IBT member employed at Manfredi Motors ("Motors"). (Ex. 1) According to public records, Corrado Manfredi is the President of Manfredi Motors. (Ex. 4) It appears that, as President of Manfredi Motors, Corrado Manfredi signed the collective bargaining agreement between Local 918 and Manfredi Motors. (Ex. 5) This collective bargaining agreement was dated January 20, 1995, and expires January 19, (Ex. 5) This collective bargaining agreement included all employees in the bargaining unit "excluding office, clerical, supervisory, foremen, guards and watchmen." (Ex. 5, Section 1)* On May 28, 1997, a notice of sworn examination was sent to Bellocchio by overnight mail at his address listed on the May 8, 1997, Local 918 membership list. This notice informed Bellocchio that his sworn examination was scheduled for June 11, ' It appears that Local 918 and Manfredi Motors entered into an undated amendment of the collective bargaining agreement with Manfredi Motors which included "office, clerical and sales" in the bargaining unit. (Ex. 6) However, the amendment provided that the added classification of employees would only be covered under certain sections of the collective bargaining agreement. (Ex. 6) For example, the "office, clerical and sales" employees would not be covered under the collective bargaining agreement for wages, holidays and vacations. (Exs. 5 and 6) 2

3 1997. (Ex. 7) A postal receipt was returned to the Chief Investigator's Office indicating that delivery was made to Bellocchio on May 30, (Ex. 8) At this examination, the Chief Investigator planned to question Bellocchio about his Local 918 membership, his employment at Manfredi Motors and whether Bellocchio had contact with any organized crime figures. On June 11, 1997, without explanation, Scott Bellocchio failed to appear for his sworn examination. (Ex. 9) On June 18, 1997, the Chief Investigator's Office contacted Bellocchio. Bellocchio stated that he was a member of Local 918 for the purpose of receiving health benefits. When asked whether he would appear for a rescheduled sworn examination, Bellocchio stated that he would have to make two phone calls and then he would contact the Chief Investigator's Office regarding whether he would appear for an examination. (Ex. 10) As of the date of this report, Bellocchio has not contacted the Chief Investigator's Office. Accordingly, it appears that Bellocchio failed to cooperate with the IRB when he failed to appear for his June 11, 1997, sworn examination. III. PROPOSED CHARGES Based upon the foregoing, it is recommended that Scott Bellocchio be charged as follows: While a member of Local 918 and the IBT, you brought reproach upon the IBT in violation of Article II, Section 2 (a) and Article XIX, Section 7 (b) (1) and (2) and Section 14 (i) of 3

4 the IBT Constitution and obstructed, interfered and unreasonably failed to cooperate with the duties of the Independent Review Board as set forth in paragraph G of the March 14, 1989 Consent Decree in United States v. International Brotherhood of Teamsters, 88 Civ (S.D.N.Y.) to wit: On June 11, 1997, you willfully and without justification refused to appear for your sworn in-person examination pursuant to Paragraph H.3 (c) of the Rules and Procedures for Operation of the Independent Review Board for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. 4

5 EXHIBITS TO REPORT CONCERNING SCOTT BELLOCCHIO Excerpt of Local 918 membership list regarding Scott Bellocchio Local 918 dues printout for Scott Bellocchio IBT Local 918 letter dated June 23, 1997 Public record regarding Manfredi Motors Collective Bargaining Agreement dated January 20, 1997 with Manfredi Motors Inc. Undated Amendment to Collective Bargaining Agreement with Manfredi Motors Inc. May 28, 1997 Notice of Sworn Examination to Scott Bellocchio Postal Receipt Card concerning Scott Bellocchio Record of Scott Bellocchio's failure to appear for his sworn examination on June 11, 1997 Memorandum dated June 19, 1997 from John Skala

6 INDEPENDENT REVIEW BOARD 444 North Capitol St., NW, Suite 528 J^D - Washington, DC n (202) ^^ Facsimile (202) ^ ' Corruption Hotline (800) CALL IRB ^ ^ Chief Investigator: Board Members: Charles M. Carberry, Esq. Grant Crandall, Esq. 17 Battery Place, Suite 331 Crandall, Pyles & Haviland New York, NY Quarrier Street Charleston, WV Administrator: Frederick B. Lacey, Esq. John J. Cronin, Jr. LeBoeuf, Lamb, Greene & MacRae One Riverfront Plaza Newark, NJ William H. Webster, Esq. Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy September 16, Eye Washington, Street, NW, Suite DC Members of the Executive Board IBT Local Utica Avenue Brooklyn, NY Re: Decision on Charges against Local 918 Members Scott Bellocchio, Antonio Manfredi, Corado Manfredi, and Nicholas Manfredi Dear Members of the Executive Board: The Independent Review Board has reviewed the Executive Board's decisions of August 4, 1997, in the above-captioned matter, and finds the decisions to be not inadequate. Very truly yours, Members of the Independent Review Board cc: Earl V. Brown, Jr., Esq. David Neigus, Esq. Pursuant to the Consent Order of the United States District Court, S.D.N.Y. United States -v- International Brotherhood of Teamsters 88 CIV 4486 (DNE)

7 OIJG =41 FROM LOCRL UNION 918 TO P.85 August 4, 1997 Mr. Scott BeHocchio 49 LunaCircle Staten isl&nd, NY Dear Mr. Beilocchio: SpaKtgtprg E^y^d Hnmn Nc. ALLIED CHEMICAL end SURGICAL WORKERS Affiliated With Internationa) Brotherhood of Teamsters, AFL-CiO U7ULCA AVENUE BROOKLYN, N,Y le) ^-M Although properly notised, you chose not to appear at. the hearing conducted by the Teamsters Locat 918 Executive Board held on My 24, 1997 at 6:20 P.M. The executive Board conducted the hearing and determined the following: 1, You willfully and without justification, refuged to appear for you swom-iu person exammation pursuant to paragraph H.3( c) of the Rules and Procedures for Operation of the Independent Review Board (irb) for the Intemationai Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) on June 1 L On July 24, 1997, you wtufuily and without justification refused to appear at & hearing conducted by the Teamsters Loca! 918 Executive Soar J for violation of Article i'f, Section 2(A) and Article XIX, Section 7(b)(1) and (2) and Section!4(I) of the IBT Constitution and obstructed, interfered and unreasonably faiied to cooperate with the duties of the Independent Review Board as set forth in paragraph^ of the March 14, Consent Decree in United States v. International Brotherhood of Teamsters 38.CrV.4486 (S.D.N.Y.). Based upon the above, the Board has made the following determination: 1. Scott BeHocchio is expelled (rem Teamsters Local 913 and is permanently barred from becoming a member of Teamsters Local 918 or any Local of the IBT. 2. Scott BeHocchio is permanently barred from accepting or seeking er.iploymant, including consulting work, with the Teamstets Loca! 918, the IBT cr any IBT affiliated entity effective immediately. 3. Scott BeHocchio may not receive any benefits, gratuities, severance payments or gift of any kind whatsoever Rom Local 918 or IBT entities, except that he may receive h)3'miy vested pension benefits. 4. Should yon wish this decision reviewed, you must have it forwarded to and heard by the irb. Teamsters Local 9 i 3 Executive Beard cc: John J. Cron.&n,Jr. TOTPL F'.85

8 RUG ' 15=41 FROM LOCRL UNION 918 TO 12S243480S4 P.34 (mhttg&rg Mtni mttint gig ALLIED CHEMiCAL and SURGtCAL WORKERS Arfii:ated With international Brotherhood of Teamstar^ AFL-CiO 2137^2147 UTtCA AVENUE BROOKLYN, N.Y I&! August 4, 1 Mr. Anto&i.o Manfredi ^ Street Brooklyn, NY Dsar Mr. Maniredi: Although propwly notified, you ^ appear at. the hcarmg conducted by the Teamsters Local' 918 Executive Board held on July 24,1997 at 6:30 P.M. The executive Board conducted the hearing and determined the following: 1. You willfully and without justification, refused to appear for you swom-in person examination pursuant to paragraph H.3( c ) of the Rules and Procedures for Operation of the Independent Review Board (IRB) for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) on June-11, 1997, 2. On My 24, 1997, you willfully and without justification refused to appear at a hearing conducted by the Teamsters Local 91R Executive Board for violation of Article II, Section 2(a) and Article XIX, Section 7(T?)(1) and (2) and Section 14(1) of the IBT Constitution and obstructed, interfered and unreasonably failed to cooperate with the duties of the Independent Review Board as set forth in paragraph G of the March 14, 1939 Consent Decree in United States v. Internationa! Brotherhood of Teamsters 88.C1V.4486 (S.D.N.Y.). Based upon the above, the Board made the following determination: 1. Antonio Manfredi is expelled Rom Teamsters Local 918 and is permanently barred from becoming a member of Teamsters Local 91S or any Locai of the IBT. 2. Antonio Manircdi is permanently barred from accepting or seeking employment, including consulting work, with the Teamsters Local 913, the IB T or any IBT affiliated entity effective immediately. 3. Antonio Msn&edi may not receive any benefits, gratuities, severance payments or sift of any kind whatsoever from Local 918 or IBT entities, except that he may receive his fully vested pension benefits. 4. Should you wish this decision reviewed, you must have it forwarded to and heard by the IRB- Tctun&tcis Lv^j. Executive Board cc: JohnJ. Cron.&n,Jr.

9 OUG =43 FROM LOCRL UNION 918 TO S84 P.83 TpaBtg&yg Sural %KtaM Na* ALL!ED CHEMICAL SURG!CAL WORKERS AW)fO)$d With!nternaHenalBrotherhoodofTeamsters^ AFL-CIO UT!CA AVENUE BROOKLYN, N.Y Td August 4, 1997 '032-M Mr. Corado Man&edi 19 Luna Circle Staten Is!and,*NY Dear Mr, Manfredi: Although properly notified, you chose not to appear at the hearing conducted by the Teamsters Local ' 918 Executive Board held on July 24,1997 at 6:30 P.M. The executive Board conducted the hearing and determined the foilowing: 1. You wiltfully end without justification, refused to appear for you swom-in person, examination pursuant to paragraph H.3( c ) of the Rules and Procedures for Operation of the Independent Review Board (IRB) for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) on June. 11, On July 24, 1997, you wilmhiiy and without justification.refused to appear at a hearing conducted: by the Teamsters Local 918 Executive Board for violation of Article II, Section 2(a) and Article XIX, Section 7(b)(1) and (2) and Section 14(1) of the IBT Constitution and obstructed, interfered and unreasonably failed to cooperate with the duties of the Independent Review Board as set forth in paragraph O of the March!4,! 989 Consent Decree in United States v. International Brotherhood of Teamsters 83.CIV.44S6 (S.D.N. Y.). Based upon the above, th3 Board has made the tohowing determination: 1. ' Corado Maa&edi is expelled from Teamsters Local 91S and is pennaneatly barred &om becoming a member of Teamsters Local 918 or any Loca! of the IBT. 2. Corado Manfredi is permanently barred from accepting or seeking employment, including consulting 'work, with the Teamsters Local 918, the IBT or any IBT affiliated entity effective immediately. 3. Corado Manfredi may not receive any benefits, gratuities, severance payments or gift of any kind whatsoever trom Local 918 or IBT entities, except that he may receive his fully vested pension benefits. 4. Should yon wish this decision reviewed, you must have it forwarded to and heard by the IRB. Teamsters Local 918 Executive Board cc: John J. Cron.&n,Jr.

10 3UG =43 FROM LOCOL UNION 313 TO B84 P- 0! ALUED CHEMtCAL ond SURGtCAL WORKERS Abated With internahonai Srcth^rhocd of Teamstgrs, AFL-CiO UT!CA AYEN UE BROOKLYN, N.Y Tei August 4, 'M Mr. Wicbclas Man&edi 19 Luna Circtc StatenIsland, NY Dear Mr. Manfredi: Although properly notified, you chose not to appear at the hearing conducted by the Teamsters Local 918 Executive Board he'd on July 24,1997 at 6:30 P.M. The executive Board conducted the hearing and determined the to) lowing: 1. You willfully and without justification, refused to appear for you swom-in person examination pursuant to paragraph H.3( c ) of the Rules and Procedures for Operation of the independent Review Board (BRB) for the Intemationai Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) on June.! 1, On July 24, 1997, you wihfuily and without justification refused to appear at a hearing conducted by the Teamsters Local 91S Executive Board for violation of Article II, Section 2 (a) and Article XIX, Section 7(b)(1) and (2) and Section 14(1) cf the IBT Constitution and obstructed, interfered and unreasonably failed to cooperate with the duties of the Independent Review Board as set forth = in paragraph C of the March 14, 1989 Consent Decree in United States v. International Brotherhood of Teamsters 8S.CIV.4486 (S.D.N.Y.). Based upon the above, the Board has made the following detetmmation: 1. ' Nicholas Man&edi is expelled &om Teazasters Loc^I 91S and is permanently barred &om becoming a member of Teamsters Local 91 or any Local of the IBT. 2. Nicholas Manfredi is permanently barred front accepting or seeking employment, including 'consulting work, with the Teamsters Local 918, the IBT or any IBT affiliated entity effective immediately. 3. Nicholas Manfredi may not receive any benefits, gratuities, severance payments or gift of any kind whatsoever from Local 91S or IBT entities, except that he ypay receive his iu!!y vested pension benefits. 4. Should yon wish this decision reviewed, von must have it forwarded to and heard by the 1RB. Teamsters Local 918 Executive Board cc: John J. Cron.&n, Jr.