2021 September Public Minutes

The meeting of the Avenel Board of Fire Commissioners District #5 took place at the Avenel Firehouse on September 23, 2021 at 8:01 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Vice President John Mitch followed by a moment of silence for the departed members.

Commissioners present: Comm. Dean Manente, Comm. Gregory Czoch, Comm. Bruce Mizak, Comm. Keith Addie, Administrator David Eidson, Board Clerk Melissa Addie, and Board attorney Eric Lange. Comm. John Mitch 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 Mizak seconded by Commissioner Czoch to accept the minutes of 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 September is $2,191,838.98. Motion was made by Commissioner Mizak, seconded by Commissioner Czoch 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 $88,833.93. 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 September as reported by 2021 Chief Elbayar

Chiefs Call------------   00

Bomb Scare----------   00

Brush-----------------    01

CO Det----------------    05

Dual Response-------   03

Fire Alarm------------    16

Flood------------------   00

Garbage---------------   00

Haz-mat--------------     04

Mutual Aid-----------    00

Medi – Vac-----------   00

Misc-------------------   01

MVA------------------    12

Rescue----------------    10

Structure--------------    08

Water Condition------ 29

Wires------------------    05

Vehicle----------------    02

Good Intent ----------- 00

Drill--------------------   00

 

Total call- month        96

Total Calls ytd            521

Dept. Manpower        

Dept. Manpower hr.    1692:03

 

Old Business:

• No Report.

 

New Business:

• 1. Resolution to increase monthly rent for 105 Avenel St. by 10%
• 2. Resolution for Dispatch Services with District 7, with 2% increase. Monthly amount $6639.00.

 

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

Public:

• None

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

 

Good and Welfare: No Report.

 

Commissioner Mizak made a motion to adjourn the meeting seconded by Commissioner Czoch.The meeting was adjourned at 8:06 p.m.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Dean Manente, President