AVENEL BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS

Thursday, December 21, 2023 

 

AGENDA MEETING 6:00 P.M.

 

 

DEAN C. MANENTE, BOARD PRESIDENT

 

 

·         Fire Prevention Bureau.

 

·         See F.O. report.

 

·         Training.

 

·         No report

 

·         Year End Stipend.

 

·         No report.

 

·         Annual Budget / Workshop Hearing(s).

 

·         No report

 

·         Map Books.

 

·         See F.O. report.

 

·         Personnel Appointment

·          

            Other – Report given in Executive Session  

 

 

JOHN M. MITCH, 2^nd VICE PRESIDENT  

 

1. Hydrants. No Report

 

2. Website.

 

3. Medical. -

 

Other –

·         Grant with Elizabethtown Gas

·         Submitted Fire Rescue Grant

·          L.A. Fitness has been calling us to break locks they do not have keys for

·         Pumping water out of basements

·          

 

KEITH ADDIE SECRETARY

 

·         Tablets will be purchased once budget is approved.

·         Miniter 6 pagers seem to be having issues with batteries.

·         E-Dispatch needs to be plugged into an outlet on the generator.

 

BRUCE MIZAK, 1^st VICE PRESIDENT

 

·          5-1 accident damage has been repaired.

·          5-4 has a few minor issues.

·         .5-2-5 will be getting a generator installed.

·         Fire Prevention vehicles had dash cams installed.

·         Boat has been repaired and is back in the Firehouse

·         5-3-1 has been detailed.

·         F.F. Moreno’s gear has come in.

 

 

 

GREGORY CZOCH, TREASURER

 

• Buildings and Grounds.

 

·         Fire Alarm System.

·          

·         Sprinkler –

 

·         Keyless entry system.

·         No report.

·         Security Camera system.

 

·         Lawn Maintenance.

·         Snow Removal.

 

Other.  –

 

·         Dumford has given us quotes to repair ice machine.

·         Refrigerator in the basement no longer works

·         Fire Inspection at the Firehouse and 105 Avenel St. has been done

·         Airtec was out to fix the heater on the apparatus floor and to fix HVAC in the hall

·         5-1 door needs to be repaired. Received quote of $4400.00

 

 

      4.   Communications / Correspondence.

 

 

SPILLAR, FIRE OFFICIAL

·         Attended zoom meeting today with Division of Fire Safety – adding and certifying the President of BOFC as BA for end of year report in new system.

·         End of year report for Division is being worked on and will send to the state in the beginning of January.

·         All 2023 Life hazard and Non – Life Hazard use inspections are completed.

·         Received $675.50 in overtime reimbursement.

·         Received $15,000 in 2023 penalties.

 

BOARD LIASON, CORY SPILLAR

·         No report

 

JAMES BOELHOWER, CHIEF 2023

·         Fire calls for November

·          F.F. Rosato still completing drivers training on 5-1

·         F.F. Finley is still completing drivers training on 5-2-5 with Capt. Mizak

·         We will be providing a standby for District 12 on 12/22/23

·         Would like to wish the Board a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

·         Would like to thank everyone for the privilege of serving as Chief this past year.

 

 

PUBLIC –

·         No public

 

A motion was made by Mitch to close the public section of the meeting. Second by Czoch.

 

 

 

Meeting Ended at 8:13p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

AVENEL BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS

Thursday, November 16, 2023   

AGENDA MEETING 6:00 P.M.

 

 

 

DEAN C. MANENTE, BOARD PRESIDENT ( Excused )

 

·         Fire Prevention Bureau.

 

·         See F.O. report.

 

·         Training.

 

·         No report

 

·         Year End Stipend.

 

·         No report.

 

·         Annual Budget / Workshop Hearing(s).

 

·         No report

 

·         Map Books.

 

·         See F.O. report.

 

·         Personnel Appointment

·          

            Other – No report

 

 

JOHN M. MITCH, 2^nd VICE PRESIDENT  No Report

 

1. Hydrants. No Report
2.  
3. Website.

 

3. Medical. -

 

Other –

·          

·          

·          

KEITH ADDIE SECRETARY (Excused)

 

·         Can no longer get the Miniter 5 would need to order Miniter 6

 

BRUCE MIZAK, 1^st VICE PRESIDENT

 

·          Van & pick up in need of some body work

·          Working with Megan Kushpa on two more grants.

·         Capt. Dan Mizak will handle maintenance on the plow for the upcoming season.

·         F.F. Fritz cleaned out the Engineer’s room.

·         The old Ford Expedition was utilized for training.

 

·         5-1 accident repairs to be taken care of.

 

GREGORY CZOCH, TREASURER

 

• Buildings and Grounds.

 

·         Fire Alarm System.

·          

·         Sprinkler – water has been turned off on the sprinkler system.

 

·         Keyless entry system.

·         No report.

·         Security Camera system.

 

·         Lawn Maintenance.

·         Snow Removal.

 

Other.  –

·         Met with the architect regarding the new sleeping quarters.

·         105 Avenel St had water issue; it has been taken care of.

 

 

 

      4.   Communications / Correspondence.

 

 

SPILLAR, FIRE OFFICIAL

·         No report

 

 

BOARD LIASON, CORY SPILLAR

·         No report

 

 

JAMES BOELHOWER, CHIEF 2023

·         Calls for the month

·          Submitted names for the Nov. 29^th drill.

·         Stand by for District 12 in December

·         5-2-5 ran over some of District 1’s hose at a call.

·         December 6^th – Chief’s drill.

·         F.F. Rosato still completing driver training.

·         Percentages were given to Comm. Manente.

Captain Barry – AED pads

F.F. Mizak – garden hose mounts

 

 

 

PUBLIC –

·         No public

 

A motion was made by Comm.  Mitch to close the public section of the meeting. Second by Comm. Mizak.

 

 

 

Meeting Ended at 6:13 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

AVENEL BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS

Thursday, October 26, 2023 

 

AGENDA MEETING 6:00 P.M.

 

 

 

 

DEAN C. MANENTE, BOARD PRESIDENT

 

 

·         Fire Prevention Bureau.

 

·         See F.O. report.

 

·         Training.

 

·         No report

 

·         Year End Stipend.

 

·         No report.

 

·         Annual Budget / Workshop Hearing(s).

 

·         No report

 

·         Map Books.

 

·         See F.O. report.

 

·         Personnel Appointment

·          

            Other – Report given in Executive Session

 

 

 

JOHN M. MITCH, 2^nd VICE PRESIDENT

 

 

1. Hydrants. No Report

 

 

 

 

2. Website.

 

3. Medical. -

 

Other –

·         Working on the grant

·         Landscaping ideas – new shrubs

·         Marquis issues

 

 

 

 

 

KEITH ADDIE SECRETARY

 

·         Received the remainder of the radios. All have been programmed.

·         Waiting on new batteries

·         Looking into some pager options.

 

 

 

 

BRUCE MIZAK, 1^st VICE PRESIDENT

 

·         5-2-5 repair list has been completed

·         The trailer needed a tire when it was out in Wildwood.

Boat was repaired

·         Docking stations are having some problems.

·         Clarify the usage of the pickup and who is to be using it.

 

 

 

GREGORY CZOCH, TREASURER

 

• Buildings and Grounds.

 

·         Fire Alarm System.

·          

·         Sprinkler

 

·         Keyless entry system.

·         No report.

·         Security Camera system.

·          

·         Lawn Maintenance.

·         Snow Removal.

 

Other.  –

Airtec was out to repair a thermostat.

Plans for sleeping quarters have been started by the architect.

 

 

 

      4.   Communications / Correspondence.

 

 

SPILLAR, FIRE OFFICIAL

·         Fire Prevention Week and Open House was a huge success. Thanks to Chris and Tommy, the career division and volunteers for a job well done.

·         Three Fire Prevention Details

1.      Home Depot

2.      Community Awards

3.      School 4 & 5 Trunk or Treat

·         I will submit bills to WTJBOFC for their annual reimbursement of Fire Prevention Money

·         Received $15,719.94 4^th quarter LEA rebate.

·         Received $95,606.93 2023 LEA rebates,

·         Anticipated 2024 LEA rebate - $107,255,07 (should be more)

·         Received $3000.00 penalty T.J. Maxx. Failing to evacuate, silencing and resetting alarm system.

·         Received $500.00 penalty – Greens @Avenel. Continuing nature violations.

·         Signed criminal complaint against Slider Up. Failure to pay. Offered deal.

·         Will be attending the League of Municipalities conference 11/13-11/16.

·         5-3-8 attending 16 hour, investigating for arson profit 11/-11/10.

·         Several online classes taken and scheduled for CEU’s .

·         Holiday Overtine will begin November and commence through 1/6-1/7.

·          

BOARD LIASON, CORY SPILLAR

·         No report.

 

 

 

JAMES BOELHOWER, CHIEF 2023

·         September fire calls

·         Flammable liquids drill is scheduled. Volunteer only

·         Rough month with volunteers being out

·         Driver training to begin for FF Rosato and FF Finley

·         Trunk or Treat events scheduled for 10/24 @ Port Reading Fire and 10/26 @ Woodbridge Center Mall. Went well.

·         Pager issues

·         Auto aid

 

PUBLIC –

·         No public

 

A motion was made by Comm.  Mitch to close the public section of the meeting. Second by Comm. Mizak.

 

 

 

Meeting Ended at 7:14 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

AVENEL BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS

Thursday, September 28, 2023 

 

AGENDA MEETING 6:00 P.M.

 

 

 

 

DEAN C. MANENTE, BOARD PRESIDENT

 

 

·         Fire Prevention Bureau.

 

·         See F.O. report.

 

·         Training.

 

·         No report

 

·         Year End Stipend.

 

·         No report.

 

·         Annual Budget / Workshop Hearing(s).

 

·         No report

 

·         Map Books.

 

·         See F.O. report.

 

·         Personnel Appointment

·          

            Other – Report given in Executive Session

 

 

 

JOHN M. MITCH, 2^nd VICE PRESIDENT

 

 

1. Hydrants. No Report

 

 

 

 

2. Website.

 

3. Medical. -

 

Other –

·         First step in thermal imaging grant has been approved.

·         Light Parade – will use the pickup to pull sleigh with Santa.

·         Landscaping ideas – new shrubs

·         Marquis issues

·         Poison Ivy around the Firehouse has been removed.

 

 

 

 

KEITH ADDIE SECRETARY

 

·         Received the remainder of the radios. All have been programmed.

·         Ordered 10 spare batteries. Not sure when they will be coming in.

·         Looking into some pager options.

 

 

 

 

BRUCE MIZAK, 1^st VICE PRESIDENT

 

·         5-2-5 repair list has been completed. The generator was not working.

·         The trailer needed a tire when it was out in Wildwood.

·         Took the boat to Wildwood to be repaired.

·         Docking stations are having some problems.

 

·         TNT did maintenance on tools.

 

·         Clarify the usage of the pickup and who is to be using it.

 

 

 

GREGORY CZOCH, TREASURER

 

• Buildings and Grounds.

 

·         Fire Alarm System.

·          

·         Sprinkler

 

·         Keyless entry system.

·         No report.

·         Security Camera system.

·          

·         Lawn Maintenance.

·         Snow Removal.

 

Other.  –

Airtec was out to repair a thermostat.

A leak in the shower in the upstairs women’s bathroom has been repaired.

Plans for sleeping quarters have been started by the architect.

 

 

 

      4.   Communications / Correspondence.

 

 

SPILLAR, FIRE OFFICIAL

·         Received $5,232 in September permit fees.

·         Received $52.98 overtime reimbursement for off hour inspection.

·         Open House is scheduled for Saturday 10/15 from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm.

·         5-3-9 license status.

·         Several fire prevention details are scheduled at businesses and events.

·         Map book updates.

 

BOARD LIASON, CORY SPILLAR

·         Van decals

·         Accident checks

 

 

JAMES BOELHOWER, CHIEF 2023

·         August fire calls

·         Flammable liquids drill is scheduled.

·         Somerset live burn has been scheduled 11/04.

·         Driver training to begin for FF Rosato and FF Finley

·         Trunk or Treat events scheduled for 10/24 @ Port Reading Fire and 10/26 @ Woodbridge Center Mall.

·         Pager issues

·         Auto aid

 

PUBLIC –

·         No public

 

A motion was made by Comm.  Mitch to close the public section of the meeting. Second by Comm. Mizak.

 

 

 

Meeting Ended at 7:06 p.m.