2019 November Public Minutes

The meeting of the Avenel Board of Fire Commissioners District #5 took place at the Avenel Firehouse on November 21, 2019 at 8:37 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 Mizak seconded by Commissioner Czoch to accept the minutes of October’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 November is $2,504,633.78.  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:

  • No report

Bills:

The total bills for the month of November are $195,735.24. Motion was made by Commissioner Mizak seconded by Commissioner Mitch 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 October as reported by 2019 Chief Mizak

Chiefs Call------------  02

Bomb Scare----------   00

Brush-----------------    01

CO Det----------------  02

Dual Response-------   02

Fire Alarm------------  16

Flood------------------   00

Garbage---------------   01

Haz-mat--------------    04

Mutual Aid-----------   03

Misc-------------------   00

MVA------------------   06

Rescue----------------   03

Structure--------------   05

Water Condition------ 01

Wires------------------  06

Vehicle----------------  03

 

Drill--------------------  02

Total call- month        55

Total Calls ytd            537

Dept. Manpower         23

Dept. Manpower hr.    746:39

 

Old Business:

  • No report

New Business:

 

  • Resolution Cash Management Plan
  • Resolution Cert. of Budget introduce 2020 Budget
  • Resolution to go into Executive Session

 

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

Public:

No public

  • 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 9:38 p.m. 

Respectfully Submitted,

Dean Manente, President

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