2020 September Public Minutes

The meeting of the Avenel Board of Fire Commissioners District #5 took place at the Avenel Firehouse on September 24, 2020 at 8:28 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. John Mitch, Comm. Gregory Czoch, Comm. Bruce Mizak, Comm. Keith Addie 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 Czoch seconded by Commissioner Mizak 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 August is $2,709,914,19.  Motion was made by Commissioner Mizak, seconded by Commissioner Addie 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 $141,304.95. 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 2020 Chief Elbayar

Chiefs Call------------  00

Bomb Scare----------   00

Brush-----------------    03

CO Det----------------  04

Dual Response-------   05

Fire Alarm------------  17

Flood------------------   00

Garbage---------------   00

Haz-mat--------------    01

Mutual Aid-----------   03

Medi – Vac-----------   01

Misc-------------------   00

MVA------------------   04

Rescue----------------   02

Structure--------------   04

Water Condition------ 00

Wires------------------  42

Vehicle----------------  01

Good Intent ----------- 01

Drill--------------------  00

Total call- month        88

Total Calls ytd            424

Dept. Manpower         

Dept. Manpower hr.    677:29

Old Business:

• No Report.

New Business:

• Final passage of Resolution to hire (4) additional paid firefighters
• Resolution to adopt Bereavement policy 
• Resolution to enter a Shared Services Agreement with Fire District 7 for dispatch services

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

Public:

• None

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

Good and Welfare:  No report

Commissioner Addie made a motion to adjourn the meeting seconded by Commissioner Mizak.  The meeting was adjourned at 8:34 p.m.  

Respectfully Submitted,

Dean Manente, President