The meeting of the Avenel Board of Fire Commissioners District #5 took place at the Avenel Firehouse on November 16, 2023, at 6:42 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Vice President Bruce Mizak followed by a moment of silence for the departed members.

Commissioners present: Comm. Bruce Mizak, Comm. John Mitch, Comm. Greg Czoch, Clerk Melissa Addie, and Board attorney Eric Lange. Comm. Dean Manenete and Comm. Keith Addie were excused.

Notice of this meeting for the Fire Commissioners Fire District #5, Avenel-Colonia, Woodbridge Township, New Jersey was advertised in the Home News Tribune and Star Ledger, posted on the bulletin board at the firehouse and filed with the clerk of the Board.

A motion was made by Commissioner Mitch seconded by Commissioner Czoch to accept the minutes for October’s regular meeting and the Budget Workshop to dispense with the reading of the minutes and place a copy into record. Motion passed by those present.

Correspondence:                                                                         

·          No report

Treasurer’s Report:

The Treasurers’ Report was read by Commissioner Czoch. The total fund balance for the month of November was $1,116,669.59. Motion was made by Commissioner Mitch, seconded by Commissioner Mizak to accept the Treasurers’ Report.  A roll call vote was taken with all Commissioners present voting in favor.

Communications:

·          

Bills:

The total bills for the month of November were $107,824.42. The motion was made by Commissioner Mitch seconded by Commissioner Mizak to accept all bills and pay bills. A roll call vote was taken with all Commissioners present voting in favor.

Calls for the month of October as reported by 2023 Chief Boelhower

Chiefs Call------------   00

Bomb Scare----------   00

Brush-----------------    04

CO Det----------------    03

Automatic Aid-------   08

Fire Alarm------------    16

Flood------------------   00 

Garbage---------------   03      

Haz-mat--------------     04

Mutual Aid-----------    01

Medi – Vac-----------   00

Misc-------------------   02

MVA------------------    08

Rescue----------------    00

Structure--------------    02

Water Condition------ 00

Wires------------------    04

Vehicle----------------    04

 

Drill--------------------   01

 

Total call- month        59

Total Calls ytd            578

Dept. Manpower         18

Dept. Manpower hr.    143:04

 

Old Business:

·         Corrective Action Plan has been received and kept on file with the Clerk of the Board.

 

New Business:

·         Reso #1 Set forth Board Salaries

·         Reso #2 Approve 2024 Budget

·         Reso #3 Levy Cap Referendum

 

Commissioner Mizak made a motion to open the public meeting, seconded by Commissioner Mitch.

Public:

·         None

 

Commissioner Mizak made a motion to close the public meeting, seconded by Commissioner Czoch.

 

Good and Welfare:  No report

 

Commissioner Mitch made a motion to adjourn the meeting seconded by Commissioner Mizak.  The meeting was adjourned at 7:02 p.m.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Dean Manente, President

The meeting of the Avenel Board of Fire Commissioners District #5 took place at the Avenel Firehouse on October 26, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Vice President Bruce Mizak followed by a moment of silence for the departed members.

Commissioners present: Comm. Dean Manente, Comm. Bruce Mizak, Comm. John Mitch, Comm. Greg Czoch, Clerk Melissa Addie, and Board attorney Eric Lange. Comm. Keith Addie was excused.

Notice of this meeting for the Fire Commissioners Fire District #5, Avenel-Colonia, Woodbridge Township, New Jersey was advertised in the Home News Tribune and Star Ledger, posted on the bulletin board at the firehouse and filed with the clerk of the Board.

A motion was made by Commissioner Mitch seconded by Commissioner Czoch to accept the minutes for September’s regular meeting and the Budget Workshop to dispense with the reading of the minutes and place a copy into record. Motion passed by those present.

Correspondence:                                                                         

·          No report

Treasurer’s Report:

The Treasurers’ Report was read by Commissioner Czoch. The total fund balance for the month of November was $1,116,669.59. Motion was made by Commissioner Mitch, seconded by Commissioner Mizak to accept the Treasurers’ Report.  A roll call vote was taken with all Commissioners present voting in favor.

Communications:

·          

Bills:

The total bills for the month of October were $76,169.58. The motion was made by Commissioner Mitch seconded by Commissioner Mizak to accept all bills and pay bills. A roll call vote was taken with all Commissioners present voting in favor.

Calls for the month of October as reported by 2023 Chief Boelhower

Chiefs Call------------   00

Bomb Scare----------   00

Brush-----------------    04

CO Det----------------    03

Automatic Aid-------   08

Fire Alarm------------    16

Flood------------------   00 

Garbage---------------   03      

Haz-mat--------------     04

Mutual Aid-----------    01

Medi – Vac-----------   00

Misc-------------------   02

MVA------------------    08

Rescue----------------    00

Structure--------------    02

Water Condition------ 00

Wires------------------    04

Vehicle----------------    04

 

Drill--------------------   01

 

Total call- month        59

Total Calls ytd            578

Dept. Manpower         18

Dept. Manpower hr.    143:04

 

 

Old Business:

·         No report.

 

 

New Business:

·         Resolution to renew Dispatch Shared Services Agreement

 

Commissioner Mitch made a motion to open the public meeting, seconded by Commissioner Mizak.

Public:

·         None

 

Commissioner Mitch made a motion to close the public meeting, seconded by Commissioner Czoch.

 

 

Good and Welfare:  No report

 

Commissioner Mitch made a motion to adjourn the meeting seconded by Commissioner Mizak.  The meeting was adjourned at 7:13 p.m.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Dean Manente, President

 

 

 

 

 

 

The meeting of the Avenel Board of Fire Commissioners District #5 took place at the Avenel Firehouse on September 28, 2023, at 8:32 p.m. The meeting was called to order by President Dean Manenete followed by a moment of silence for the departed members.

Commissioners present: Comm. Dean Manente, Comm. Bruce Mizak, Comm. John Mitch, Comm. Greg Czoch, Comm. Keith Addie, Board Clerk Melissa Addie, and Board attorney Eric Lange.

Notice of this meeting for the Fire Commissioners Fire District #5, Avenel-Colonia, Woodbridge Township, New Jersey was advertised in the Home News Tribune and Star Ledger, posted on the bulletin board at the firehouse and filed with the clerk of the Board.

A motion was made by Commissioner Czoch seconded by Commissioner Mizak to accept the minutes for August’s regular meeting and the Budget Workshop to dispense with the reading of the minutes and place a copy into record. Motion passed by those present.

Correspondence:                                                                         

·          No report

Treasurer’s Report:

The Treasurers’ Report was read by Commissioner Czoch. The total fund balance for the month of August was $___________. Motion was made by Commissioner Mizak, seconded by Commissioner Addie to accept the Treasurers’ Report.  A roll call vote was taken with all Commissioners present voting in favor.

Communications:

·         Received a thank you letter from Mateo Bittenger.

Bills:

The total bills for the month of September were $182,964.73. The motion was made by Commissioner Mizak seconded by Commissioner Czoch to accept all bills and pay bills. A roll call vote was taken with all Commissioners present voting in favor.

Calls for the month of August as reported by 2023 Chief Boelhower

Chiefs Call------------   00

Bomb Scare----------   00

Brush-----------------    02

CO Det----------------    06

Automatic Aid-------   02

Fire Alarm------------    12

Flood------------------   00 

Garbage---------------   02      

Haz-mat--------------     09

Mutual Aid-----------    00

Medi – Vac-----------   00

Misc-------------------   01

MVA------------------    06

Rescue----------------    02

Structure--------------    05

Water Condition------ 01

Wires------------------    02

Vehicle----------------    02

 

Drill--------------------   00

 

Total call- month        50

Total Calls ytd            436

Dept. Manpower         16

Dept. Manpower hr.    140:16

 

 

Old Business:

·         No bids for Fire Prevention vehicle.

 

 

New Business:

·         Donating the old Fire Prevention vehicle to the Fire Academy.

 

 

 

Commissioner Mitch made a motion to open the public meeting, seconded by Commissioner Mizak.

Public:

·         None

 

Commissioner Mitch made a motion to close the public meeting, seconded by Commissioner Czoch.

 

 

Good and Welfare:  No report

 

Commissioner Mitch made a motion to adjourn the meeting seconded by Commissioner Mizak.  The meeting was adjourned at 8:39 p.m.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Dean Manente, President

 

The meeting of the Avenel Board of Fire Commissioners District #5 took place at the Avenel Firehouse on August 24, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order by President Dean Manenete followed by a moment of silence for the departed members.

Commissioners present: Comm. Bruce Mizak, Comm. John Mitch, Comm. Greg Czoch, Board Clerk Melissa, and Board attorney Eric Lange. Comm. Manente and Comm. Addie are excused.

Notice of this meeting for the Fire Commissioners Fire District #5, Avenel-Colonia, Woodbridge Township, New Jersey was advertised in the Home News Tribune and Star Ledger, posted on the bulletin board at the firehouse and filed with the clerk of the Board.

A motion was made by Commissioner Czoch seconded by Commissioner Mitch to accept the minutes for July’s regular meeting and the Budget Workshop to dispense with the reading of the minutes and place a copy into record. Motion passed by those present.

Correspondence:                                                                         

·          No report

Treasurer’s Report:

The Treasurers’ Report was read by Commissioner Czoch. The total fund balance for the month of July was $1,207,612.77. Motion was made by Commissioner Mitch, seconded by Commissioner Mizak to accept the Treasurers’ Report.  A roll call vote was taken with all Commissioners present voting in favor.

Communications:

·         No Report

Bills:

The total bills for the month of July were $203,603.14. The motion was made by Commissioner Mitch seconded by Commissioner Czoch to accept all bills and pay bills. A roll call vote was taken with all Commissioners present voting in favor.

Calls for the month of July as reported by 2023 Chief Boelhower

Chiefs Call------------   00

Bomb Scare----------   00

Brush-----------------    04

CO Det----------------    09

Automatic Aid-------   02

Fire Alarm------------    15

Flood------------------   00 

Garbage---------------   01      

Haz-mat--------------     06

Mutual Aid-----------    01

Medi – Vac-----------   00

Misc-------------------   00

MVA------------------    10

Rescue----------------    03

Structure--------------    03

Water Condition------ 05

Wires------------------    02

Vehicle----------------    01

 

Drill--------------------   00

 

Total call- month        63

Total Calls ytd            386

Dept. Manpower         16

Dept. Manpower hr.    297:34

 

 

Old Business:

·         No report

 

 

New Business:

·         Resolution #1 Approving Ford Expedition to be put out for public auction.

·         Resolution #2 To re-advertise the sale of the Ford Expedition.

·         Resolution #3 Hire the Vaughn Collaborative Group

 

 

Commissioner Mizak made a motion to open the public meeting, seconded by Commissioner Mitch.

Public:

·         None

 

Commissioner Mitch made a motion to close the public meeting, seconded by Commissioner Mizak.

 

 

Good and Welfare:  Keep Father Dave in our thoughts & prayers.

 

Commissioner Mizak made a motion to adjourn the meeting seconded by Commissioner Mitch.  The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Dean Manente, President