2023 April Agenda Minutes

AVENEL BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS

Thursday, April 27, 2023 

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 – Report given in Executive Session

                       

JOHN M. MITCH, 2nd VICE PRESIDENT

  1. Hydrants. No Report

  1. Website.

 

  1. Medical. -

  • Other –
  • Odor in the upstairs offices
  • Workers Comp policy is in
  • Aquila started working on the lawn

 

KEITH ADDIE SECRETARY

  • Received 2 radios for the Fire Prevention Bureau. Still waiting for 6 more radios.
  • Spoke to our rep at Wireless communications about tablets. Will be sending us a quote for 7 tablets.
  • Looked into the program so we can see who is responding to the calls that come in.

BRUCE MIZAK, 1st VICE PRESIDENT

  • Spoke to the car dealer for the Fire Prevention vehicles. Still on target to build in May.
  • P. M’s will be starting at the end of May.
  • Fail Safe sent the annual contract.
  • Diversified called to schedule the ladder inspections.
  • Firefighter Moreno needs gear. Right now, has rented gear.

GREGORY CZOCH, TREASURER (Excused)

  • Buildings and Grounds.

    • Fire Alarm System.
  • Sprinkler

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

Other.  –

  • Odor in the upstairs office is being looked into.
  • C. Pennell will be coming out to hang the new bunting outside on the Firehouse.
  • Door for 5-2-5 has been repaired.
  • Air & Gas was out to fix a few issues.

      4.   Communications / Correspondence.

SPILLAR, FIRE OFFICIAL

  • Received $25,582.93 2023 – 2nd Quarter LEA rebate.
  • Received $26,144.00 2023 – 3rd Quarter LEA rebate.
  • Received $1000.00 penalty from Jersey Mikes – failure to evacuate.
  • Received $500.00 penalty from Popeyes, reduced from $1000.00 – Failure to evacuate.
  • Attended 1 Fire Prevention demonstration – Big Wheels Day.
  • 1 imminent hazard – Slider Up St. Georges Ave.

BOARD LIASON, CORY SPILLAR

  • Per CSC anticipated time frame for 1st Line Supervisor (Captain) exam is February 2024.
  • 3-year anniversary 5/4/2020 for 1st hires. Will look to have the 4 provisional Captains CAMPS title updated to provisional in CAMPS.
  • Identisys coming in on 5/3 for PM maintenance on the ID printer.

JAMES BOELHOWER, CHIEF 2023

  • Calls for the month.
  • Train car class - Conrail
  • May drill has been scheduled.
  • Driver training
  • Conducted 2 onsite training sessions.
  • Received Ortega’s FF1 & 2 certifications.
  • Training at Middlesex County College on 4/22 – sent 8 members.
  • Brought the truck to Port Reading School 9 for a science experiment.
  • Engine to Big Wheels Day
  • Brought the truck to Mathew Jago school for bubble day.
  • Anthony Hozer’s leave of absence has been extended by the Fire Company through 9/17/23.

 

PUBLIC –

  • No public

A motion was made by Comm. Mitch to close the public section of the meeting. Second by Comm. Mizak.

 

Meeting Ended at 6:55 p.m.

 

 

AVENEL BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS

Thursday, April 27, 2023 

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 – Report given in Executive Session

                       

JOHN M. MITCH, 2nd VICE PRESIDENT

  1. Hydrants. No Report

  1. Website.

 

  1. Medical. -

  • Other –
  • Odor in the upstairs offices
  • Workers Comp policy is in
  • Aquila started working on the lawn

 

KEITH ADDIE SECRETARY

  • Received 2 radios for the Fire Prevention Bureau. Still waiting for 6 more radios.
  • Spoke to our rep at Wireless communications about tablets. Will be sending us a quote for 7 tablets.
  • Looked into the program so we can see who is responding to the calls that come in.

BRUCE MIZAK, 1st VICE PRESIDENT

  • Spoke to the car dealer for the Fire Prevention vehicles. Still on target to build in May.
  • P. M’s will be starting at the end of May.
  • Fail Safe sent the annual contract.
  • Diversified called to schedule the ladder inspections.
  • Firefighter Moreno needs gear. Right now, has rented gear.

GREGORY CZOCH, TREASURER (Excused)

  • Buildings and Grounds.

    • Fire Alarm System.
  • Sprinkler

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

Other.  –

  • Odor in the upstairs office is being looked into.
  • C. Pennell will be coming out to hang the new bunting outside on the Firehouse.
  • Door for 5-2-5 has been repaired.
  • Air & Gas was out to fix a few issues.

      4.   Communications / Correspondence.

SPILLAR, FIRE OFFICIAL

  • Received $25,582.93 2023 – 2nd Quarter LEA rebate.
  • Received $26,144.00 2023 – 3rd Quarter LEA rebate.
  • Received $1000.00 penalty from Jersey Mikes – failure to evacuate.
  • Received $500.00 penalty from Popeyes, reduced from $1000.00 – Failure to evacuate.
  • Attended 1 Fire Prevention demonstration – Big Wheels Day.
  • 1 imminent hazard – Slider Up St. Georges Ave.

BOARD LIASON, CORY SPILLAR

  • Per CSC anticipated time frame for 1st Line Supervisor (Captain) exam is February 2024.
  • 3-year anniversary 5/4/2020 for 1st hires. Will look to have the 4 provisional Captains CAMPS title updated to provisional in CAMPS.
  • Identisys coming in on 5/3 for PM maintenance on the ID printer.

JAMES BOELHOWER, CHIEF 2023

  • Calls for the month.
  • Train car class - Conrail
  • May drill has been scheduled.
  • Driver training
  • Conducted 2 onsite training sessions.
  • Received Ortega’s FF1 & 2 certifications.
  • Training at Middlesex County College on 4/22 – sent 8 members.
  • Brought the truck to Port Reading School 9 for a science experiment.
  • Engine to Big Wheels Day
  • Brought the truck to Mathew Jago school for bubble day.
  • Anthony Hozer’s leave of absence has been extended by the Fire Company through 9/17/23.

 

PUBLIC –

  • No public

A motion was made by Comm. Mitch to close the public section of the meeting. Second by Comm. Mizak.

 

Meeting Ended at 6:55 p.m.

 

 

AVENEL BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS

Thursday, April 27, 2023 

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 – Report given in Executive Session

                       

JOHN M. MITCH, 2nd VICE PRESIDENT

  1. Hydrants. No Report

  1. Website.

 

  1. Medical. -

  • Other –
  • Odor in the upstairs offices
  • Workers Comp policy is in
  • Aquila started working on the lawn

 

KEITH ADDIE SECRETARY

  • Received 2 radios for the Fire Prevention Bureau. Still waiting for 6 more radios.
  • Spoke to our rep at Wireless communications about tablets. Will be sending us a quote for 7 tablets.
  • Looked into the program so we can see who is responding to the calls that come in.

BRUCE MIZAK, 1st VICE PRESIDENT

  • Spoke to the car dealer for the Fire Prevention vehicles. Still on target to build in May.
  • P. M’s will be starting at the end of May.
  • Fail Safe sent the annual contract.
  • Diversified called to schedule the ladder inspections.
  • Firefighter Moreno needs gear. Right now, has rented gear.

GREGORY CZOCH, TREASURER (Excused)

  • Buildings and Grounds.

    • Fire Alarm System.
  • Sprinkler

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

Other.  –

  • Odor in the upstairs office is being looked into.
  • C. Pennell will be coming out to hang the new bunting outside on the Firehouse.
  • Door for 5-2-5 has been repaired.
  • Air & Gas was out to fix a few issues.

      4.   Communications / Correspondence.

SPILLAR, FIRE OFFICIAL

  • Received $25,582.93 2023 – 2nd Quarter LEA rebate.
  • Received $26,144.00 2023 – 3rd Quarter LEA rebate.
  • Received $1000.00 penalty from Jersey Mikes – failure to evacuate.
  • Received $500.00 penalty from Popeyes, reduced from $1000.00 – Failure to evacuate.
  • Attended 1 Fire Prevention demonstration – Big Wheels Day.
  • 1 imminent hazard – Slider Up St. Georges Ave.

BOARD LIASON, CORY SPILLAR

  • Per CSC anticipated time frame for 1st Line Supervisor (Captain) exam is February 2024.
  • 3-year anniversary 5/4/2020 for 1st hires. Will look to have the 4 provisional Captains CAMPS title updated to provisional in CAMPS.
  • Identisys coming in on 5/3 for PM maintenance on the ID printer.

JAMES BOELHOWER, CHIEF 2023

  • Calls for the month.
  • Train car class - Conrail
  • May drill has been scheduled.
  • Driver training
  • Conducted 2 onsite training sessions.
  • Received Ortega’s FF1 & 2 certifications.
  • Training at Middlesex County College on 4/22 – sent 8 members.
  • Brought the truck to Port Reading School 9 for a science experiment.
  • Engine to Big Wheels Day
  • Brought the truck to Mathew Jago school for bubble day.
  • Anthony Hozer’s leave of absence has been extended by the Fire Company through 9/17/23.

 

PUBLIC –

  • No public

A motion was made by Comm. Mitch to close the public section of the meeting. Second by Comm. Mizak.

 

Meeting Ended at 6:55 p.m.

 

 

AVENEL BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS

Thursday, April 27, 2023 

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 – Report given in Executive Session

                       

JOHN M. MITCH, 2nd VICE PRESIDENT

  1. Hydrants. No Report

  1. Website.

 

  1. Medical. -

  • Other –
  • Odor in the upstairs offices
  • Workers Comp policy is in
  • Aquila started working on the lawn

 

KEITH ADDIE SECRETARY

  • Received 2 radios for the Fire Prevention Bureau. Still waiting for 6 more radios.
  • Spoke to our rep at Wireless communications about tablets. Will be sending us a quote for 7 tablets.
  • Looked into the program so we can see who is responding to the calls that come in.

BRUCE MIZAK, 1st VICE PRESIDENT

  • Spoke to the car dealer for the Fire Prevention vehicles. Still on target to build in May.
  • P. M’s will be starting at the end of May.
  • Fail Safe sent the annual contract.
  • Diversified called to schedule the ladder inspections.
  • Firefighter Moreno needs gear. Right now, has rented gear.

GREGORY CZOCH, TREASURER (Excused)

  • Buildings and Grounds.

    • Fire Alarm System.
  • Sprinkler

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

Other.  –

  • Odor in the upstairs office is being looked into.
  • C. Pennell will be coming out to hang the new bunting outside on the Firehouse.
  • Door for 5-2-5 has been repaired.
  • Air & Gas was out to fix a few issues.

      4.   Communications / Correspondence.

SPILLAR, FIRE OFFICIAL

  • Received $25,582.93 2023 – 2nd Quarter LEA rebate.
  • Received $26,144.00 2023 – 3rd Quarter LEA rebate.
  • Received $1000.00 penalty from Jersey Mikes – failure to evacuate.
  • Received $500.00 penalty from Popeyes, reduced from $1000.00 – Failure to evacuate.
  • Attended 1 Fire Prevention demonstration – Big Wheels Day.
  • 1 imminent hazard – Slider Up St. Georges Ave.

BOARD LIASON, CORY SPILLAR

  • Per CSC anticipated time frame for 1st Line Supervisor (Captain) exam is February 2024.
  • 3-year anniversary 5/4/2020 for 1st hires. Will look to have the 4 provisional Captains CAMPS title updated to provisional in CAMPS.
  • Identisys coming in on 5/3 for PM maintenance on the ID printer.

JAMES BOELHOWER, CHIEF 2023

  • Calls for the month.
  • Train car class - Conrail
  • May drill has been scheduled.
  • Driver training
  • Conducted 2 onsite training sessions.
  • Received Ortega’s FF1 & 2 certifications.
  • Training at Middlesex County College on 4/22 – sent 8 members.
  • Brought the truck to Port Reading School 9 for a science experiment.
  • Engine to Big Wheels Day
  • Brought the truck to Mathew Jago school for bubble day.
  • Anthony Hozer’s leave of absence has been extended by the Fire Company through 9/17/23.

 

PUBLIC –

  • No public

A motion was made by Comm. Mitch to close the public section of the meeting. Second by Comm. Mizak.

 

Meeting Ended at 6:55 p.m.

 

 

AVENEL BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS

Thursday, April 27, 2023 

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 – Report given in Executive Session

                       

JOHN M. MITCH, 2nd VICE PRESIDENT

  1. Hydrants. No Report

  1. Website.

 

  1. Medical. -

  • Other –
  • Odor in the upstairs offices
  • Workers Comp policy is in
  • Aquila started working on the lawn

 

KEITH ADDIE SECRETARY

  • Received 2 radios for the Fire Prevention Bureau. Still waiting for 6 more radios.
  • Spoke to our rep at Wireless communications about tablets. Will be sending us a quote for 7 tablets.
  • Looked into the program so we can see who is responding to the calls that come in.

BRUCE MIZAK, 1st VICE PRESIDENT

  • Spoke to the car dealer for the Fire Prevention vehicles. Still on target to build in May.
  • P. M’s will be starting at the end of May.
  • Fail Safe sent the annual contract.
  • Diversified called to schedule the ladder inspections.
  • Firefighter Moreno needs gear. Right now, has rented gear.

GREGORY CZOCH, TREASURER (Excused)

  • Buildings and Grounds.

    • Fire Alarm System.
  • Sprinkler

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

Other.  –

  • Odor in the upstairs office is being looked into.
  • C. Pennell will be coming out to hang the new bunting outside on the Firehouse.
  • Door for 5-2-5 has been repaired.
  • Air & Gas was out to fix a few issues.

      4.   Communications / Correspondence.

SPILLAR, FIRE OFFICIAL

  • Received $25,582.93 2023 – 2nd Quarter LEA rebate.
  • Received $26,144.00 2023 – 3rd Quarter LEA rebate.
  • Received $1000.00 penalty from Jersey Mikes – failure to evacuate.
  • Received $500.00 penalty from Popeyes, reduced from $1000.00 – Failure to evacuate.
  • Attended 1 Fire Prevention demonstration – Big Wheels Day.
  • 1 imminent hazard – Slider Up St. Georges Ave.

BOARD LIASON, CORY SPILLAR

  • Per CSC anticipated time frame for 1st Line Supervisor (Captain) exam is February 2024.
  • 3-year anniversary 5/4/2020 for 1st hires. Will look to have the 4 provisional Captains CAMPS title updated to provisional in CAMPS.
  • Identisys coming in on 5/3 for PM maintenance on the ID printer.

JAMES BOELHOWER, CHIEF 2023

  • Calls for the month.
  • Train car class - Conrail
  • May drill has been scheduled.
  • Driver training
  • Conducted 2 onsite training sessions.
  • Received Ortega’s FF1 & 2 certifications.
  • Training at Middlesex County College on 4/22 – sent 8 members.
  • Brought the truck to Port Reading School 9 for a science experiment.
  • Engine to Big Wheels Day
  • Brought the truck to Mathew Jago school for bubble day.
  • Anthony Hozer’s leave of absence has been extended by the Fire Company through 9/17/23.

 

PUBLIC –

  • No public

A motion was made by Comm. Mitch to close the public section of the meeting. Second by Comm. Mizak.

 

Meeting Ended at 6:55 p.m.

 

 

AVENEL BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS

Thursday, April 27, 2023 

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 – Report given in Executive Session

                       

JOHN M. MITCH, 2nd VICE PRESIDENT

  1. Hydrants. No Report

  1. Website.

 

  1. Medical. -

  • Other –
  • Odor in the upstairs offices
  • Workers Comp policy is in
  • Aquila started working on the lawn

 

KEITH ADDIE SECRETARY

  • Received 2 radios for the Fire Prevention Bureau. Still waiting for 6 more radios.
  • Spoke to our rep at Wireless communications about tablets. Will be sending us a quote for 7 tablets.
  • Looked into the program so we can see who is responding to the calls that come in.

BRUCE MIZAK, 1st VICE PRESIDENT

  • Spoke to the car dealer for the Fire Prevention vehicles. Still on target to build in May.
  • P. M’s will be starting at the end of May.
  • Fail Safe sent the annual contract.
  • Diversified called to schedule the ladder inspections.
  • Firefighter Moreno needs gear. Right now, has rented gear.

GREGORY CZOCH, TREASURER (Excused)

  • Buildings and Grounds.

    • Fire Alarm System.
  • Sprinkler

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

Other.  –

  • Odor in the upstairs office is being looked into.
  • C. Pennell will be coming out to hang the new bunting outside on the Firehouse.
  • Door for 5-2-5 has been repaired.
  • Air & Gas was out to fix a few issues.

      4.   Communications / Correspondence.

SPILLAR, FIRE OFFICIAL

  • Received $25,582.93 2023 – 2nd Quarter LEA rebate.
  • Received $26,144.00 2023 – 3rd Quarter LEA rebate.
  • Received $1000.00 penalty from Jersey Mikes – failure to evacuate.
  • Received $500.00 penalty from Popeyes, reduced from $1000.00 – Failure to evacuate.
  • Attended 1 Fire Prevention demonstration – Big Wheels Day.
  • 1 imminent hazard – Slider Up St. Georges Ave.

BOARD LIASON, CORY SPILLAR

  • Per CSC anticipated time frame for 1st Line Supervisor (Captain) exam is February 2024.
  • 3-year anniversary 5/4/2020 for 1st hires. Will look to have the 4 provisional Captains CAMPS title updated to provisional in CAMPS.
  • Identisys coming in on 5/3 for PM maintenance on the ID printer.

JAMES BOELHOWER, CHIEF 2023

  • Calls for the month.
  • Train car class - Conrail
  • May drill has been scheduled.
  • Driver training
  • Conducted 2 onsite training sessions.
  • Received Ortega’s FF1 & 2 certifications.
  • Training at Middlesex County College on 4/22 – sent 8 members.
  • Brought the truck to Port Reading School 9 for a science experiment.
  • Engine to Big Wheels Day
  • Brought the truck to Mathew Jago school for bubble day.
  • Anthony Hozer’s leave of absence has been extended by the Fire Company through 9/17/23.

 

PUBLIC –

  • No public

A motion was made by Comm. Mitch to close the public section of the meeting. Second by Comm. Mizak.

 

Meeting Ended at 6:55 p.m.

 

 

AVENEL BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS

Thursday, April 27, 2023 

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 – Report given in Executive Session

                       

JOHN M. MITCH, 2nd VICE PRESIDENT

  1. Hydrants. No Report

  1. Website.

 

  1. Medical. -

  • Other –
  • Odor in the upstairs offices
  • Workers Comp policy is in
  • Aquila started working on the lawn

 

KEITH ADDIE SECRETARY

  • Received 2 radios for the Fire Prevention Bureau. Still waiting for 6 more radios.
  • Spoke to our rep at Wireless communications about tablets. Will be sending us a quote for 7 tablets.
  • Looked into the program so we can see who is responding to the calls that come in.

BRUCE MIZAK, 1st VICE PRESIDENT

  • Spoke to the car dealer for the Fire Prevention vehicles. Still on target to build in May.
  • P. M’s will be starting at the end of May.
  • Fail Safe sent the annual contract.
  • Diversified called to schedule the ladder inspections.
  • Firefighter Moreno needs gear. Right now, has rented gear.

GREGORY CZOCH, TREASURER (Excused)

  • Buildings and Grounds.

    • Fire Alarm System.
  • Sprinkler

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

Other.  –

  • Odor in the upstairs office is being looked into.
  • C. Pennell will be coming out to hang the new bunting outside on the Firehouse.
  • Door for 5-2-5 has been repaired.
  • Air & Gas was out to fix a few issues.

      4.   Communications / Correspondence.

SPILLAR, FIRE OFFICIAL

  • Received $25,582.93 2023 – 2nd Quarter LEA rebate.
  • Received $26,144.00 2023 – 3rd Quarter LEA rebate.
  • Received $1000.00 penalty from Jersey Mikes – failure to evacuate.
  • Received $500.00 penalty from Popeyes, reduced from $1000.00 – Failure to evacuate.
  • Attended 1 Fire Prevention demonstration – Big Wheels Day.
  • 1 imminent hazard – Slider Up St. Georges Ave.

BOARD LIASON, CORY SPILLAR

  • Per CSC anticipated time frame for 1st Line Supervisor (Captain) exam is February 2024.
  • 3-year anniversary 5/4/2020 for 1st hires. Will look to have the 4 provisional Captains CAMPS title updated to provisional in CAMPS.
  • Identisys coming in on 5/3 for PM maintenance on the ID printer.

JAMES BOELHOWER, CHIEF 2023

  • Calls for the month.
  • Train car class - Conrail
  • May drill has been scheduled.
  • Driver training
  • Conducted 2 onsite training sessions.
  • Received Ortega’s FF1 & 2 certifications.
  • Training at Middlesex County College on 4/22 – sent 8 members.
  • Brought the truck to Port Reading School 9 for a science experiment.
  • Engine to Big Wheels Day
  • Brought the truck to Mathew Jago school for bubble day.
  • Anthony Hozer’s leave of absence has been extended by the Fire Company through 9/17/23.

 

PUBLIC –

  • No public

A motion was made by Comm. Mitch to close the public section of the meeting. Second by Comm. Mizak.

 

Meeting Ended at 6:55 p.m.

 

 

AVENEL BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS

Thursday, April 27, 2023 

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 – Report given in Executive Session

                       

JOHN M. MITCH, 2nd VICE PRESIDENT

  1. Hydrants. No Report

  1. Website.

 

  1. Medical. -

  • Other –
  • Odor in the upstairs offices
  • Workers Comp policy is in
  • Aquila started working on the lawn

 

KEITH ADDIE SECRETARY

  • Received 2 radios for the Fire Prevention Bureau. Still waiting for 6 more radios.
  • Spoke to our rep at Wireless communications about tablets. Will be sending us a quote for 7 tablets.
  • Looked into the program so we can see who is responding to the calls that come in.

BRUCE MIZAK, 1st VICE PRESIDENT

  • Spoke to the car dealer for the Fire Prevention vehicles. Still on target to build in May.
  • P. M’s will be starting at the end of May.
  • Fail Safe sent the annual contract.
  • Diversified called to schedule the ladder inspections.
  • Firefighter Moreno needs gear. Right now, has rented gear.

GREGORY CZOCH, TREASURER (Excused)

  • Buildings and Grounds.

    • Fire Alarm System.
  • Sprinkler

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

Other.  –

  • Odor in the upstairs office is being looked into.
  • C. Pennell will be coming out to hang the new bunting outside on the Firehouse.
  • Door for 5-2-5 has been repaired.
  • Air & Gas was out to fix a few issues.

      4.   Communications / Correspondence.

SPILLAR, FIRE OFFICIAL

  • Received $25,582.93 2023 – 2nd Quarter LEA rebate.
  • Received $26,144.00 2023 – 3rd Quarter LEA rebate.
  • Received $1000.00 penalty from Jersey Mikes – failure to evacuate.
  • Received $500.00 penalty from Popeyes, reduced from $1000.00 – Failure to evacuate.
  • Attended 1 Fire Prevention demonstration – Big Wheels Day.
  • 1 imminent hazard – Slider Up St. Georges Ave.

BOARD LIASON, CORY SPILLAR

  • Per CSC anticipated time frame for 1st Line Supervisor (Captain) exam is February 2024.
  • 3-year anniversary 5/4/2020 for 1st hires. Will look to have the 4 provisional Captains CAMPS title updated to provisional in CAMPS.
  • Identisys coming in on 5/3 for PM maintenance on the ID printer.

JAMES BOELHOWER, CHIEF 2023

  • Calls for the month.
  • Train car class - Conrail
  • May drill has been scheduled.
  • Driver training
  • Conducted 2 onsite training sessions.
  • Received Ortega’s FF1 & 2 certifications.
  • Training at Middlesex County College on 4/22 – sent 8 members.
  • Brought the truck to Port Reading School 9 for a science experiment.
  • Engine to Big Wheels Day
  • Brought the truck to Mathew Jago school for bubble day.
  • Anthony Hozer’s leave of absence has been extended by the Fire Company through 9/17/23.

 

PUBLIC –

  • No public

A motion was made by Comm. Mitch to close the public section of the meeting. Second by Comm. Mizak.

 

Meeting Ended at 6:55 p.m.

 

 

AVENEL BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS

Thursday, April 27, 2023 

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 – Report given in Executive Session

                       

JOHN M. MITCH, 2nd VICE PRESIDENT

  1. Hydrants. No Report

  1. Website.

 

  1. Medical. -

  • Other –
  • Odor in the upstairs offices
  • Workers Comp policy is in
  • Aquila started working on the lawn

 

KEITH ADDIE SECRETARY

  • Received 2 radios for the Fire Prevention Bureau. Still waiting for 6 more radios.
  • Spoke to our rep at Wireless communications about tablets. Will be sending us a quote for 7 tablets.
  • Looked into the program so we can see who is responding to the calls that come in.

BRUCE MIZAK, 1st VICE PRESIDENT

  • Spoke to the car dealer for the Fire Prevention vehicles. Still on target to build in May.
  • P. M’s will be starting at the end of May.
  • Fail Safe sent the annual contract.
  • Diversified called to schedule the ladder inspections.
  • Firefighter Moreno needs gear. Right now, has rented gear.

GREGORY CZOCH, TREASURER (Excused)

  • Buildings and Grounds.

    • Fire Alarm System.
  • Sprinkler

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

Other.  –

  • Odor in the upstairs office is being looked into.
  • C. Pennell will be coming out to hang the new bunting outside on the Firehouse.
  • Door for 5-2-5 has been repaired.
  • Air & Gas was out to fix a few issues.

      4.   Communications / Correspondence.

SPILLAR, FIRE OFFICIAL

  • Received $25,582.93 2023 – 2nd Quarter LEA rebate.
  • Received $26,144.00 2023 – 3rd Quarter LEA rebate.
  • Received $1000.00 penalty from Jersey Mikes – failure to evacuate.
  • Received $500.00 penalty from Popeyes, reduced from $1000.00 – Failure to evacuate.
  • Attended 1 Fire Prevention demonstration – Big Wheels Day.
  • 1 imminent hazard – Slider Up St. Georges Ave.

BOARD LIASON, CORY SPILLAR

  • Per CSC anticipated time frame for 1st Line Supervisor (Captain) exam is February 2024.
  • 3-year anniversary 5/4/2020 for 1st hires. Will look to have the 4 provisional Captains CAMPS title updated to provisional in CAMPS.
  • Identisys coming in on 5/3 for PM maintenance on the ID printer.

JAMES BOELHOWER, CHIEF 2023

  • Calls for the month.
  • Train car class - Conrail
  • May drill has been scheduled.
  • Driver training
  • Conducted 2 onsite training sessions.
  • Received Ortega’s FF1 & 2 certifications.
  • Training at Middlesex County College on 4/22 – sent 8 members.
  • Brought the truck to Port Reading School 9 for a science experiment.
  • Engine to Big Wheels Day
  • Brought the truck to Mathew Jago school for bubble day.
  • Anthony Hozer’s leave of absence has been extended by the Fire Company through 9/17/23.

 

PUBLIC –

  • No public

A motion was made by Comm. Mitch to close the public section of the meeting. Second by Comm. Mizak.

 

Meeting Ended at 6:55 p.m.

 

AVENEL BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS

Thursday, April 27, 2023 

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 – Report given in Executive Session

                       

JOHN M. MITCH, 2nd VICE PRESIDENT

  1. Hydrants. No Report

  1. Website.

 

  1. Medical. -

  • Other –
  • Odor in the upstairs offices
  • Workers Comp policy is in
  • Aquila started working on the lawn

 

KEITH ADDIE SECRETARY

  • Received 2 radios for the Fire Prevention Bureau. Still waiting for 6 more radios.
  • Spoke to our rep at Wireless communications about tablets. Will be sending us a quote for 7 tablets.
  • Looked into the program so we can see who is responding to the calls that come in.

BRUCE MIZAK, 1st VICE PRESIDENT

  • Spoke to the car dealer for the Fire Prevention vehicles. Still on target to build in May.
  • P. M’s will be starting at the end of May.
  • Fail Safe sent the annual contract.
  • Diversified called to schedule the ladder inspections.
  • Firefighter Moreno needs gear. Right now, has rented gear.

GREGORY CZOCH, TREASURER (Excused)

  • Buildings and Grounds.

    • Fire Alarm System.
  • Sprinkler

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

Other.  –

  • Odor in the upstairs office is being looked into.
  • C. Pennell will be coming out to hang the new bunting outside on the Firehouse.
  • Door for 5-2-5 has been repaired.
  • Air & Gas was out to fix a few issues.

      4.   Communications / Correspondence.

SPILLAR, FIRE OFFICIAL

  • Received $25,582.93 2023 – 2nd Quarter LEA rebate.
  • Received $26,144.00 2023 – 3rd Quarter LEA rebate.
  • Received $1000.00 penalty from Jersey Mikes – failure to evacuate.
  • Received $500.00 penalty from Popeyes, reduced from $1000.00 – Failure to evacuate.
  • Attended 1 Fire Prevention demonstration – Big Wheels Day.
  • 1 imminent hazard – Slider Up St. Georges Ave.

BOARD LIASON, CORY SPILLAR

  • Per CSC anticipated time frame for 1st Line Supervisor (Captain) exam is February 2024.
  • 3-year anniversary 5/4/2020 for 1st hires. Will look to have the 4 provisional Captains CAMPS title updated to provisional in CAMPS.
  • Identisys coming in on 5/3 for PM maintenance on the ID printer.

JAMES BOELHOWER, CHIEF 2023

  • Calls for the month.
  • Train car class - Conrail
  • May drill has been scheduled.
  • Driver training
  • Conducted 2 onsite training sessions.
  • Received Ortega’s FF1 & 2 certifications.
  • Training at Middlesex County College on 4/22 – sent 8 members.
  • Brought the truck to Port Reading School 9 for a science experiment.
  • Engine to Big Wheels Day
  • Brought the truck to Mathew Jago school for bubble day.
  • Anthony Hozer’s leave of absence has been extended by the Fire Company through 9/17/23.

 

PUBLIC –

  • No public

A motion was made by Comm. Mitch to close the public section of the meeting. Second by Comm. Mizak.

 

Meeting Ended at 6:55 p.m.

 

 

AVENEL BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS

Thursday, April 27, 2023 

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 – Report given in Executive Session

                       

JOHN M. MITCH, 2nd VICE PRESIDENT

  1. Hydrants. No Report

  1. Website.

 

  1. Medical. -

  • Other –
  • Odor in the upstairs offices
  • Workers Comp policy is in
  • Aquila started working on the lawn

 

KEITH ADDIE SECRETARY

  • Received 2 radios for the Fire Prevention Bureau. Still waiting for 6 more radios.
  • Spoke to our rep at Wireless communications about tablets. Will be sending us a quote for 7 tablets.
  • Looked into the program so we can see who is responding to the calls that come in.

BRUCE MIZAK, 1st VICE PRESIDENT

  • Spoke to the car dealer for the Fire Prevention vehicles. Still on target to build in May.
  • P. M’s will be starting at the end of May.
  • Fail Safe sent the annual contract.
  • Diversified called to schedule the ladder inspections.
  • Firefighter Moreno needs gear. Right now, has rented gear.

GREGORY CZOCH, TREASURER (Excused)

  • Buildings and Grounds.

    • Fire Alarm System.
  • Sprinkler

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

Other.  –

  • Odor in the upstairs office is being looked into.
  • C. Pennell will be coming out to hang the new bunting outside on the Firehouse.
  • Door for 5-2-5 has been repaired.
  • Air & Gas was out to fix a few issues.

      4.   Communications / Correspondence.

SPILLAR, FIRE OFFICIAL

  • Received $25,582.93 2023 – 2nd Quarter LEA rebate.
  • Received $26,144.00 2023 – 3rd Quarter LEA rebate.
  • Received $1000.00 penalty from Jersey Mikes – failure to evacuate.
  • Received $500.00 penalty from Popeyes, reduced from $1000.00 – Failure to evacuate.
  • Attended 1 Fire Prevention demonstration – Big Wheels Day.
  • 1 imminent hazard – Slider Up St. Georges Ave.

BOARD LIASON, CORY SPILLAR

  • Per CSC anticipated time frame for 1st Line Supervisor (Captain) exam is February 2024.
  • 3-year anniversary 5/4/2020 for 1st hires. Will look to have the 4 provisional Captains CAMPS title updated to provisional in CAMPS.
  • Identisys coming in on 5/3 for PM maintenance on the ID printer.

JAMES BOELHOWER, CHIEF 2023

  • Calls for the month.
  • Train car class - Conrail
  • May drill has been scheduled.
  • Driver training
  • Conducted 2 onsite training sessions.
  • Received Ortega’s FF1 & 2 certifications.
  • Training at Middlesex County College on 4/22 – sent 8 members.
  • Brought the truck to Port Reading School 9 for a science experiment.
  • Engine to Big Wheels Day
  • Brought the truck to Mathew Jago school for bubble day.
  • Anthony Hozer’s leave of absence has been extended by the Fire Company through 9/17/23.

 

PUBLIC –

  • No public

A motion was made by Comm. Mitch to close the public section of the meeting. Second by Comm. Mizak.

 

Meeting Ended at 6:55 p.m.

 

 

 

 

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