2021 April Public Minutes
The meeting of the Avenel Board of Fire Commissioners District #5 took place at the Avenel Firehouse on April 22, 2021 at 10:00 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. Gregory Czoch, Comm. Bruce Mizak, Comm. Keith Addie, Administrator David Eidson, 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 Mizak seconded by Commissioner Addie to accept the minutes of March’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 April is $2,490,382.95. 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 April are $173,711.12. Motion was made by Commissioner Czoch seconded by Commissioner Mizak 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 April as reported by 2021 Chief Elbayar
Chiefs Call------------ 00
Bomb Scare---------- 00
Brush----------------- 05
CO Det---------------- 03
Dual Response------- 00
Fire Alarm------------ 10
Flood------------------ 00
Garbage--------------- 00
Haz-mat-------------- 05
Mutual Aid----------- 01
Medi – Vac----------- 00
Misc------------------- 00
MVA------------------ 04
Rescue---------------- 00
Structure-------------- 05
Water Condition------ 00
Wires------------------ 07
Vehicle---------------- 00
Good Intent ----------- 01
Drill-------------------- 02
Total call- month 41
Total Calls ytd 131
Dept. Manpower
Dept. Manpower hr. 266:17
Old Business:
- No Report.
New Business:
- Resolution for Final Passage to appoint Michael Fritz, to career Firefighter
- Resolution for Final Passage to appoint David Lullo, to career Firefighter
- Resolution for Final Passage to appoint Thomas Karlin Jr., to career Firefighter
- Resolution to create one career Firefighter position.
- Resolution for Final Passage to appoint Anthony Torres, to career Firefighter
- Resolution to dispose of unneeded cameras and computers.
- Resolution to enter into agreement with Edmunds GovTech for purchasing
Commissioner Mitch made a motion to open the public meeting, seconded by Commissioner Mizak.
Public:
- None
Commissioner Mizak made a motion to close the public meeting, seconded by Commissioner Czoch.
Good and Welfare: Thank the public for coming out to vote.
Commissioner Mizak made a motion to adjourn the meeting seconded by Commissioner Mitch.The meeting was adjourned at 10:09 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Dean Manente, President