2021 December Public Minutes

The meeting of the Avenel Board of Fire Commissioners District #5 took place at the Avenel Firehouse on December 16, 2021 at 6:45 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. Mitch, Comm. Gregory Czoch, Comm. Bruce Mizak, Comm. Keith Addie, Administrator David Eidson, Board Clerk Melissa Addie, and Board attorney Eric Lange. Comm. Dean Manente 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 Addie seconded by Commissioner Mizak to accept the minutes of November’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 November is $1,680,563.09. Motion was made by Commissioner Addie, seconded by Commissioner Mizak 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 December $183,705.82. Motion was made by Commissioner Mizak seconded by Commissioner Addie to accept all bills and pay bills. A roll call vote was taken with all Commissioners present voting in favor.

Calls for the month of December as reported by 2021 Chief Elbayar

Chiefs Call------------   00

Bomb Scare----------   00

Brush-----------------    00

CO Det----------------    09

Dual Response-------   00

Fire Alarm------------    13

Flood------------------   00

Garbage---------------   01

Haz-mat--------------     08

Mutual Aid-----------    03

Medi – Vac-----------   00

Misc-------------------   00

MVA------------------    08

Rescue----------------    02

Structure--------------    01

Water Condition------ 01

Wires------------------    01

Vehicle----------------    02

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

 

Drill--------------------   01

 

Total call- month        49

Total Calls ytd            651

Dept. Manpower        

Dept. Manpower hr.    151:38

 

Old Business:

• Possibly purchasing new support vehicle’s, wouldn’t be until July or so

 

New Business:

• Adopt 2022 Budget Resolution

 

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

Public:

• Open the Public meeting at 6:00 p.m. for the 2022 Budget
• None present

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

 

Good and Welfare: Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Commissioner Mizak extended his gratitude for all the well wishes for his family during a difficult year.

 

Commissioner Mizak made a motion to adjourn the meeting seconded by Commissioner Addie.  The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Dean Manente, President