MUR #5453

RESPONDENTS: Trovato, Salvatore; Ariola, Thomas; BankNorth/Arthur A. Watson & Company, Inc.; Bedula, Greg; DiBacco Plumbing & Heating, Inc.; Diabes Brothers, Inc.; Diabes Brothers, Inc. II; En-Tech Corporation; Giordano for United States Senate; Giordano, Dawn; Giordano, Philip; Longino, Timothy; Nelson, James; Northeast Cosmetology; Paolino, James S.; Patriot National Bank; R.P.L.; Red Lion, The; Watts, Michael; Willsey, Thomas; Wittman, William

COMPLAINANT: Reports Analysis Division (RAD)

SUBJECT: Contributions-In the name of another; Contributions-Excessive; Contributions-Corporations; Loans; Reporting

DISPOSITION: The Commission decided by a vote of 4 - 1 to take the following actions in MUR 5453: 1. Accept the signed conciliation agreement with Salvatore Trovato; as recommended in the General Counsel?s Report dated December 9, 2005. 2. Approve the appropriate letters. 3. Close the file.
The Commission decided by a vote of 5-0 to take the following actions in MUR 5453: 1. Accept the conciliation agreement submitted by Greg Bedula, as recommended in the General Counsel?s Report #16 dated November 16, 2005. 2. Accept the conciliation agreement submitted by James Nelson, as recommended in the General Counsel?s Report #16 dated November 16, 2005. 3. Accept the conciliation agreement submitted by William Wittman, as recommended in the General Counsel?s Report #16 dated November 16, 2005. 4. Close the file as to Greg Bedula, James Nelson, and William Wittman. 5. Approve the appropriate letters, as recommended in the General Counsel?s Report #16 dated November 16, 2005.
The Commission decided by a vote 4- 1 to take the following actions in MUR 5453: 1. Accept the conciliation agreement with former treasurer James S. Paolino, in his personal capacity, as recommended in the General Counsel?s Report #15 dated October 27, 2005. 2. Approve the appropriate letters, as recommended in the General Counsel?s Report #15 dated October 27, 2005. 3. Close the file as to this Respondent.
The Commission decided by a vote of 5 - 0 to take the following actions in MUR 5453: 1. Accept the conciliation agreement with former deputy treasurer Thomas M. Ariola, Jr., in his personal capacity, as recommended in the General Counsel?s Report #14 dated October 14, 2005. 2. Approve the appropriate letter, as recommended in the General Counsel?s Report #14 dated October 14, 2005. 3. Close the file as to this Respondent.
The Commission decided by a vote of 4 - 1 to take the following actions in MUR 5453:1. Find probable cause to believe that Salvatore Trovato violated 2 U.S.C. §§ 441a(a)(1)(A) and (a)(3). 2. Approve the conciliation agreement, as recommended in the General Counsel?s Report #13 dated October 12, 2005. 3. .........................REDACTED...............................4. Approve the appropriate letters, as recommended in the General Counsel's Report #13 dated October 12, 2005.
The Commission decided by a vote of 4 - 1 to take the following actions in MUR 5453: 1. Accept the conciliation agreement submitted by Thomas Willsey, as recommended in the General Counsel?s Report dated September 21, 2005. 2. Close the file as to Thomas Willsey. 3. Approve the appropriate letters.
The Commission decided by a vote of 4 - 1 to take the following actions in MUR 5453: 1. Enter into conciliation with James S. Paolino prior to a finding of probable cause to believe in connection with 2 U.S.C. §§ 441a(f), 434(a)(1) and (b)(2). 2. Take no further action with respect to Respondent in connection with 2 U.S.C. § 441b(a). 3. Approve the proposed Conciliation Agreement, as recommended in the General Counsel?s Report #11 dated August 23, 2005. 4. Approve the appropriate letters, as recommended in the General Counsel?s Report #11 dated August 23, 2005.
The Commission decided to take the following actions in MUR 5453: 1. Accept the conciliation agreement with the Giordano for US Senate Committee and its treasurer, as recommended in the General Counsel?s Report #10 dated August 3, 2005. 2. Close the file as to the Giordano for the US Senate Committee and its treasurer. 3. Approve the appropriate letters, as recommended in the General Counsel?s Report #10 dated August 3, 2005.
The Commission decided by a vote of 5-0 to take the following actions in MUR 5453: 1. Enter into conciliation with Salvatore Trovato prior to a finding of probable cause to believe in connection with 2 U.S.C. §§ 441a(a)(1)(A) and (a)(3). 2. Take no further action with respect to Dawn Giordano in connection with 2 U.S.C. §§ 441a(a)(1)(A) and (a)(3), and close the file as to this Respondent. 3. Approve the proposed Conciliation Agreement, as recommended in the General Counsel?s Report #9 dated July 14, 2005. 4. Approve the appropriate letters, as recommended in the General Counsel?s Report dated July 14, 2005.
The Commission decided by a vote of 6-0 to take the following actions in MUR 5453: 1. Take no further action against Patriot National Bank, and close the file as to this respondent. 2. Take no further action against Timothy Longino, and close the file as to this respondent. 3. Take no further action against Philip Giordano, and close the file as to this respondent. 4. Take no further action against Thomas M. Ariola, Jr. in connection with 2 U.S.C. § 434(b)(3)(A). 5. Take no further action against Giordano for U.S. Senate Committee and its treasurer in connection with 2 U.S.C. §§ 432(i) and 432(b)(3)(A). 6. Find reason to believe that Thomas M. Ariola, Jr. violated 2 U.S.C.§§ 434(a)(1) and (b)(2) in his personal capacity, and enter into pre-probable cause conciliation with this respondent. 7. Enter into pre-probable cause conciliation with Giordano for U.S.Senate Committee and its treasurer in connection with 2 U.S.C.§§ 441b(a) and 441a(f). 8. Approve the Factual and Legal Analysis for Thomas M. Ariola, Jr.,as recommended in the General Counsel?s Report #8 dated May 25, 2005. 9. Approve the conciliation agreements, as recommended in the General Counsel?s Report #8 dated May 25, 2005. 10. Approve the appropriate letters, as recommended in the General Counsel?s Report #8 dated May 25, 2005.
The Commission decided by a vote of 5-1 to take the following actions in MUR 5453: 1. Find reason to believe that William Wittman, Greg Bedula, and James Nelson knowingly and willfully violated 2 U.S.C. § 441f. 2. Enter into conciliation with William Wittman, Greg Bedula, and James Nelson prior to a finding of probable cause to believe. 3. Approve the Factual and Legal Analyses, as recommended in the General Counsel's Report #5, dated January 14, 2005. 4. Approve the Conciliation Agreement, as recommended in the General Counsel's Report #5, dated January 14, 2005. 5. Approve the appropriate letters.
The Commission decided by a vote of 6-0 to take the following actions in MUR 5453: 1. Find reason to believe that Thomas Willsey knowingly and willfully violated 2 U.S.C. §§ 441b(a) and 441f. 2. Enter into conciliation with Thomas Willsey prior to a finding of probable cause to believe. 3. Approve the Factual and Legal Anaylses, as recommended in the General Counsel's Report #5, dated January 14, 2005. 4. Approve the Conciliation Agreement, as recommended in the General Counsel's Report #5, dated January 14, 2005. 5. Approve the appropriate letter.
The Commission decided by a vote of 6-0 to take the following actions in MUR 5453: 1. Accept the signed conciliation agreement submitted by Michael Watts, as recommended in the General Counsel?s Report #5 dated January 14, 2005. 2. Approve the appropriate letters, as recommended in the General Counsel?s Report #5 dated January 14, 2005. 3. Close the file as to Michael Watts.
The Commission decided by a vote of 6-0 to take the following actions in MUR 5453: 1. Accept the signed conciliation agreement submitted by Arthur A. Watson & Company Inc., as recommended in the General Counsel?s Report dated December 16, 2004. 2. Approve the appropriate letters. 3.Close the file as to BankNorth/Arthur A. Watson & Company, Inc.
The Commission decided by a vote of 6-0 to take the following actions in MUR 5453:1.Find reason to believe that BankNorth/Arthur A. Watson & Company, Inc. knowingly and willfully violated 2 U.S.C. §§ 441b(a) and 441f. 2.Find reason to believe that Michael Watts knowingly and willfully violated 2 U.S.C. §§ 441b(a) and 441f. 3.Enter into conciliation with BankNorth/Arthur A. Watson & Company, Inc. prior to a finding of probable cause to believe. 4.Enter into conciliation with Michael Watts prior to a finding of probable cause to believe. 5. Approve the Factual and Legal Analyses, as recommended in the General Counsel's Report #2 dated September 20, 2004. 6. Approve the Conciliation Agreements, as recommended in the General Counsel's Report #2 dated September 20, 2004.7........................REDACTED...................... 8. Approve the appropriate letters, as recommended in the General Counsel's Report #2 dated September 20, 2004.
The Commission decided by a vote of 6-0 to approve the following actions in MUR 5453: 1.Accept the signed conciliation agreement submitted by En-Tech Corporation, as recommended in the General Counsel's Report #3 dated September 2, 2004. 2.Approve the appropriate letters, as recommended in the General Counsel's Report #3 dated September 2, 2004. 3.Close the file as to En-Tech Corporation.
Commission decided by a vote of 5-0 to take the following actions in RAD Referral #02L-07:1.Open a MUR.2.Find reason to believe that the Giordano for United States Senate Committee and its treasurer violated 2 U.S.C. §§ 441b(a), 441a(f), 432(i), and 434(b)(3)(A). 3.Take no further action against the Giordano for United States Senate Committee and its treasurer regarding the reason to believe finding the Commission made in AF #713 with respect to the 2002 Mid-Year Report. 4.Find reason to believe that the Giordano for United States Senate Committee and its treasurer violated 2 U.S.C. § 434(a) regarding the 2002 Year End Report, but take no further action.5.Find reason to believe that former treasurer James S. Paolino violated 2 U.S.C. §§ 441b(a) and 441a(f) in his personal capacity.6.Find reason to believe that former deputy treasurer Thomas M. Ariola, Jr., violated 2 U.S.C. §§ 441b(a), 441a(f), and 434(b)(3)(A) in his personal capacity.7.Find reason to believe that Philip Giordano violated 2 U.S.C. §§ 441b(a) and 441a(f).8.Find reason to believe that Patriot National Bank violated 2 U.S.C. § 441b(a).9.Find reason to believe that Dawn Giordano violated 2 U.S.C. §§ 441a(a)(1)(A) and 441a(a)(3).10.Find reason to believe that Salvatore Trovato violated 2 U.S.C. §§ 441a(a)(1)(A) and 441a(a)(3).11.Find reason to believe that En-Tech Corporation violated 2 U.S.C. § 441b(a).12.Find reason to believe that Diabes Brothers, Inc. violated 2 U.S.C. § 441b(a), send an admonishment letter, and close the file as to this respondent.13.Find reason to believe that Diabes Brothers, Inc. II violated 2 U.S.C. § 441b(a), send an admonishment letter, and close the file as to this respondent.14.Find reason to believe that DiBacco Plumbing & Heating, Inc. violated 2 U.S.C. § 441b(a), send an admonishment letter, and close the file as to this respondent.15.Find reason to believe that Northeast Cosmetology, Inc. violated 2 U.S.C. § 441b(a), send an admonishment letter, and close the file as to this respondent.16.Find reason to believe that R.P.L. violated 2 U.S.C. § 441b(a), send an admonishment letter, and close the file as to this respondent.17.Find reason to believe that The Red Lion, Inc. violated 2 U.S.C. § 441b(a), send an admonishment letter, and close the file as to this respondent.18.Find reason to believe that Timothy Longino violated 2 U.S.C. § 441a(a)(1)(A).19.Enter into conciliation with En-Tech Corporation and Timothy Longino prior to a finding of probable cause to believe.20. Approve the appropriate Factual and Legal Analyses.........................REDACTED................... 21. ............... REDACTED ................ 22. Approve the Conciliation Agreements, as recommended in the General Counsel's Report dated May 3, 2004. 23. Approve the appropriate letters.