2020 June Public Minutes

The meeting of the Avenel Board of Fire Commissioners District #5 took place at the Avenel Firehouse on June 25, 2020 at 8:05 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, and Board attorney Eric Lange. Comm. Gregory Czoch 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 Addie to accept the minutes of May’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 Manente.  The total fund balance for the month of June is $2,588,368.55.  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 June are 135,319.06 $. 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 May as reported by 2020 Chief Elbayar

Chiefs Call------------  00

Bomb Scare----------   00

Brush-----------------    08

CO Det----------------  03

Dual Response-------   03

Fire Alarm------------  02

Flood------------------   00

Garbage---------------   02

Haz-mat--------------    00

Mutual Aid-----------   01

Misc-------------------   01

MVA------------------   03

Rescue----------------   01

Structure--------------   04

Water Condition------ 03

Wires------------------  04

Vehicle----------------  00

 

Drill--------------------  00

 

Total call- month        36

Total Calls ytd            268

Dept. Manpower        

Dept. Manpower hr.    187:52

 

Old Business:

• No report

New Business:

• Resolution to lease a portion of 105 Avenel St. to RWJ Paramedic squad

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 Mitch.

Good and Welfare:  Acknowledge the passing of George Beyer, our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Commissioner Manente made a motion to adjourn the meeting seconded by Commissioner Addie.  The meeting was adjourned at 8:11p.m. 

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Dean Manente, President