2022 July Agenda Minutes

AVENEL BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS

Thursday, July 28, 2022 

AGENDA MEETING 6:00 P.M.

DEAN C. MANENTE, BOARD PRESIDENT

• Fire Prevention Bureau.

• See F.O. report.

• Training.

• No report

• Year End Stipend.

• No report.

• Annual Budget / Workshop Hearing(s).

• No report

• Map Books.

• See F.O. report.

• Personnel Appointment

            Other –

JOHN M. MITCH, 2^nd VICE PRESIDENT

1. Hydrants. No Report

2. Insurance (Comprehensive, Health, Life, etc.).

• vehicle

3. Work Crew.

• No report.

4. Website.

• Updates being added to website

 

5. Medical.

• No Report

Other – Jensen Landscaping is relocating. We will most likely need a new landscaper

             

KEITH ADDIE SECRETARY (Excused)

• Tech came out to look at the headsets
• Still have not received charging units for vehicles

BRUCE MIZAK, 1^st VICE PRESIDENT

• PMs are in progress
• Hose testing is scheduled
• Pump testing is scheduled
• Bureau Cars – waiting on bids

GREGORY CZOCH, TREASURER

• Buildings and Grounds.

• • Fire Alarm System.
• Sprinkler System.

• • Keyless entry system.
    • No report.
  • Security Camera system.
    • No report.
  • Lawn Maintenance.
  • Snow Removal.
    • No report.

Other.  –

• Dunnigan coming out to fix a valve
• C. Pennell installed countertops in bathrooms
• American Lawn came out to mark out sprinkler heads
• Getting 4 quotes for Day Room AC. Will be about $8600.00

      4.   Communications / Correspondence.

SPILLAR, FIRE OFFICIAL

• F.O. Report

FRANK STRAIN, FIRE CHIEF 2022

• June fire calls
• Automatic Aid has been broken down by District.
• 5-4 went out for PM. Tools had been left on the vehicle
• Run card was discussed with Firefighters
• Capt. Mizak thinks the automatic aid is working well
• Capt. Karlin also thinks the automatic aid is working well
• Will not be sending 2 of the newest members to FFI. Percentages have been low
• FF Ortega has signed up for FFI & FFII
• Firefighters Finley and Hozer have signed up for FFII
• Pump Operator class will start September 6. FF Elbayar would like to attend
• Township Officer Picnic will be August 14 in Avenel Park, would like to request an Engine
• Would like to send an Engine to Curtains for the fundraiser

 

DAVID EIDSON, BUSINESS ADMINISTATOR

• Dennis will be installing a new camera
• Pete Tom will be installing the new server
• Pre – Plans
• Report given in Executive Session

 

Firefighter Elbayar – Does not feel automatic aid is necessary

Capt. Karlin – Discussed issue with coverage for vacations

Capt. Mizak – Asked about a schedule change. All Firefighters agree they are tired working this shift.

Capt. Barry – Requested to speak about a schedule change and what options there are. Asked about 24-hour shifts.  Spoke about re-call changes.

Comm. Manente suggested a 4 on 4 off shift.

 Comm. Manente addressed an insulting letter the Board received from Local 290 attorney. Capt. Barry stated they had no hand in writing that letter that was sent by the Locals attorney and stated that this was the first-time hearing what was written in the letter. Capt. Barry also said that is not how the firefighters feel and agreed that the letter was in fact insulting. Capt. Barry also indicated they would like to settle and sign the contract as is with an M.O.A.

Firefighter Fritz verbalized that the Board might need a new attorney.

 

PUBLIC – No public present

 

Meeting Ended at 8:37 p.m.