2020 March Public Minutes
The meeting of the Avenel Board of Fire Commissioners District #5 took place at the Avenel Firehouse on March 26, 2020 at 7:23 p.m. The meeting was called to order by President Dean Manente followed by a moment of silence for the departed members.
Commissioners present: Comm. Dean Manente, Comm. Mitch, Comm. Greg Czoch, and Board attorney Eric Lange, Comm. Mizak and Comm. 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 Mitch seconded by Commissioner Czoch to accept the minutes of February’s regular meeting with correction made to the Resolutions 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 February is $2,871,835.63. Motion was made by Commissioner Mitch, 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 March are $186,404.14. Motion was made by Commissioner Mitch seconded by Commissioner Czoch to accept all communications and pay all bills with a check to be corrected. A roll call vote was taken with all Commissioners present voting in favor.
Calls for the month of February as reported by 2020 Chief Elbayar
Chiefs Call------------ 00
Bomb Scare---------- 00
Brush----------------- 00
CO Det---------------- 03
Dual Response------- 01
Fire Alarm------------ 14
EMS Assist---------- 00
Flood------------------ 00
Garbage--------------- 00
Haz-mat-------------- 03
Mutual Aid----------- 04
Misc------------------- 01
MVA------------------ 04
Rescue---------------- 01
Structure-------------- 01
Water Condition------ 00
Wires------------------ 08
Vehicle---------------- 01
Drill-------------------- 00
Total call- month 41
Total Calls ytd 94
Dept. Manpower
Dept. Manpower hr. 272:27
Old Business:
- No report
New Business:
- Resolution to amend the Employee Handbook to opt out of health insurance
Commissioner Czoch made a motion to open the public meeting, seconded by Commissioner Mitch
Public:
None
- Commissioner Mitch made a motion to close the public meeting, seconded by Commissioner Czoch
Good and Welfare:
Extend our appreciation to everyone here during this pandemic.
Be Safe
Commissioner Mitch made a motion to adjourn the meeting seconded by Commissioner Czoch. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Dean Manente, President