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

The meeting of the Avenel Board of Fire Commissioners District #5 took place at the Avenel Firehouse on August 26, 2021 at 7:27 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. John Mitch, Comm. Gregory Czoch, Comm. Bruce Mizak, Administrator David Eidson, Board Clerk Melissa Addie and Board attorney Eric Lange. Comm. Dean Manente and Comm. Keith Addie were 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 July’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 August is $2,194,368.15. 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 August are $59,130,64. 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 August as reported by 2021 Chief Elbayar

Chiefs Call------------   00

Bomb Scare----------   00

Brush-----------------    03

CO Det----------------    05

Dual Response-------   00

Fire Alarm------------    22

Flood------------------   00

Garbage---------------   00

Haz-mat--------------     05

Mutual Aid-----------    02

Medi – Vac-----------   00

Misc-------------------   04

MVA------------------    18

Rescue----------------    05

Structure--------------    08

Water Condition------ 00

Wires------------------    09

Vehicle----------------    01

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

Drill--------------------   00

Total call- month        82

Total Calls ytd            366

Dept. Manpower        

Dept. Manpower hr.    340:04

 

Old Business:

• No Report.

 

New Business:

 

• No Report

 

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

 

Public:

• None

 

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

 

Good and Welfare: No report.

 

Commissioner Mizak made a motion to adjourn the meeting seconded by Commissioner Czoch.The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Dean Manente, President

 The meeting of the Avenel Board of Fire Commissioners District #5 took place at the Avenel Firehouse on July 22, 2021 at 7:02 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. John Mitch, Comm. Gregory Czoch, Comm. Bruce Mizak, Board Clerk Melissa Addie and Board attorney Eric Lange.  Administrator David Eidson and Comm. Keith Addie were 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 Czoch seconded by Commissioner Mizak to accept the minutes of June’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 June is $2,385,171.17. Motion was made by Commissioner Mizak, seconded by Commissioner Mitch 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 July are $185,342,60. 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 July as reported by 2021 Chief Elbayar

Chiefs Call------------   00

Bomb Scare----------   00

Brush-----------------    03

CO Det----------------    05

Dual Response-------   00

Fire Alarm------------    22

Flood------------------   00

Garbage---------------   00

Haz-mat--------------     05

Mutual Aid-----------    02

Medi – Vac-----------   00

Misc-------------------   04

MVA------------------    18

Rescue----------------    05

Structure--------------    08

Water Condition------ 00

Wires------------------    09

Vehicle----------------    01

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

 

Drill--------------------   00

 

Total call- month        82

Total Calls ytd            366

Dept. Manpower        

Dept. Manpower hr.    340:04

 

 

Old Business:

• No Report.
•  

 

New Business:

 

• No Report

 

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

Public:

• None

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

 

 

Good and Welfare:  Congratulations and Thank you to Comm. Manente’s son for his service in the Military.

 

 

Commissioner Czoch made a motion to adjourn the meeting seconded by Commissioner Mizak.The meeting was adjourned at 7:17 p.m.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Dean Manente, President

The meeting of the Avenel Board of Fire Commissioners District #5 took place at the Avenel Firehouse on June 24, 2021 at 6:43 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. John Mitch, Comm. Gregory Czoch, Comm. Bruce Mizak, Administrator David Eidson, Board Clerk Melissa Addie and Board attorney Eric Lange.  Comm. Dean Manente and Comm. Keith Addie were 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 Czoch seconded by Commissioner Mizak 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 Czoch. The total fund balance for the month of June is $2,758,263.88. Motion was made by Commissioner Mizak, seconded by Commissioner Mitch 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 $184,504.11. 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 June as reported by 2021 Chief Elbayar

Chiefs Call------------   00

Bomb Scare----------   00

Brush-----------------    04

CO Det----------------    00

Dual Response-------   02

Fire Alarm------------    14

Flood------------------   00

Garbage---------------   01

Haz-mat--------------     05

Mutual Aid-----------    06

Medi – Vac-----------   02

Misc-------------------   02

MVA------------------    06

Rescue----------------    01

Structure--------------    05

Water Condition------ 01

Wires------------------    05

Vehicle----------------    02

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

 

Drill--------------------   01

 

Total call- month        57

Total Calls ytd            284

Dept. Manpower        

Dept. Manpower hr.    214:39

 

Old Business:

• No Report.

 

New Business:

 

• No Report

 

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

Public:

• None

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

 

Good and Welfare:  Have a Happy and Safe 4th of July

 

Commissioner Czoch made a motion to adjourn the meeting seconded by Commissioner Mizak.The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Dean Manente, President