2024 January Agenda Minutes
The meeting of the Avenel Board of Fire Commissioners District #5 took place at the Avenel Firehouse on January 25, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by President Dean Manenete followed by a moment of silence for the departed members.
Commissioners present: Comm. Dean Manente, Comm. Bruce Mizak, Comm. John Mitch, Comm. Greg Czoch, Comm. Keith Addie, Board Clerk Melissa, and Board attorney Eric Lange.
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 Addie to accept the minutes for December’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 December was $1,212,109.99. Motion was made by Commissioner Mitch, 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 January are $188,294.29. Motion was made by Commissioner Mizak seconded by Commissioner Czoch 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 2024 Chief Strain
Chiefs Call------------ 00
Bomb Scare---------- 00
Brush----------------- 00
CO Det---------------- 03
Automatic Aid------- 04
Fire Alarm------------ 12
Flood------------------ 00
Garbage--------------- 01
Haz-mat-------------- 09
Mutual Aid----------- 02
Medi – Vac----------- 00
Misc------------------- 00
MVA------------------ 10
Rescue---------------- 01
Structure-------------- 07
Water Condition------ 01
Wires------------------ 08
Vehicle---------------- 02
Good Intent ----------- 00
Drill-------------------- 01
Total call- month 65
Total Calls ytd 705
Dept. Manpower 18
Dept. Manpower hr. 314:37
Old Business:
· No report
New Business:
· No Report
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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 Czoch.
Good and Welfare:
Commissioner Mitch made a motion to adjourn the meeting seconded by Commissioner Czoch. The meeting was adjourned at 7:42 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Dean Manente, President