2019 September Public Minutes
The meeting of the Avenel Board of Fire Commissioners District #5 took place at the Avenel Firehouse on September 26, 2019 at 8:20 p.m. The meeting was called to order by President Dean Manente followed by a moment of silence for the departed members.
Commissioners present: Comm. Dean Manente, Comm. John Mitch, Comm. Bruce Mizak, Comm. Keith Addie, Comm. Greg Czoch, and Board attorney Eric Lange, Comm.
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 Mizak to accept the minutes of August’s regular meeting with correction made to the Resolutions 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 September is $3,027,483.57. Motion was made by Commissioner Addie, seconded by Commissioner Mitch 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 September are $152,341.20. Motion was made by Commissioner Mizak seconded by Commissioner Czoch to accept all communications and pay all bills. A roll call vote was taken with all Commissioners present voting in favor.
Calls for the month of August as reported by 2019 Chief Mizak
Chiefs Call------------ 01
Bomb Scare---------- 00
Brush----------------- 02
CO Det---------------- 03
Dual Response------- 03
Fire Alarm------------ 18
Flood------------------ 00
Garbage--------------- 01
Haz-mat-------------- 04
Mutual Aid----------- 00
Misc------------------- 00
MVA------------------ 02
Rescue---------------- 04
Structure-------------- 05
Water Condition------ 01
Wires------------------ 10
Vehicle---------------- 01
Drill-------------------- 00
Total call- month 58
Total Calls ytd 440
Dept. Manpower 26
Dept. Manpower hr. 335:16
Old Business:
- No report
New Business:
- Resolution to amend Employee handbook - Adopted
- Resolution adopt career firefighter pay scale – adopted
- Resolution Authorize Board Attorney to execute all closing documents for 105 Avenel St.
- 2020 Annual renewal agreement with dispatch 7
Commissioner Manente made a motion to open the public meeting, seconded by Commissioner Mitch.
Public:
No public
- Commissioner Mitch made a motion to close the public meeting, seconded by Commissioner Czoch.
Good and Welfare:
Commissioner Mitch made a motion to adjourn the meeting seconded by Commissioner Mizak. The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Dean Manente, President