2021 August Public Meeting Minutes

The meeting of the Avenel Board of Fire Commissioners District #5 took place at the Avenel Firehouse on August 26, 2021 at 7:27 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Vice President John Mitch followed by a moment of silence for the departed members.

Commissioners present: Comm. John Mitch, Comm. Gregory Czoch, Comm. Bruce Mizak, Administrator David Eidson, Board Clerk Melissa Addie and Board attorney Eric Lange. Comm. Dean Manente and Comm. Keith 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 Mizak seconded by Commissioner Czoch to accept the minutes of July’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 $2,194,368.15. Motion was made by Commissioner Mizak, 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 August are $59,130,64. 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 August as reported by 2021 Chief Elbayar

Chiefs Call------------   00

Bomb Scare----------   00

Brush-----------------    03

CO Det----------------    05

Dual Response-------   00

Fire Alarm------------    22

Flood------------------   00

Garbage---------------   00

Haz-mat--------------     05

Mutual Aid-----------    02

Medi – Vac-----------   00

Misc-------------------   04

MVA------------------    18

Rescue----------------    05

Structure--------------    08

Water Condition------ 00

Wires------------------    09

Vehicle----------------    01

Good Intent ----------- 00

Drill--------------------   00

Total call- month        82

Total Calls ytd            366

Dept. Manpower        

Dept. Manpower hr.    340:04

 

Old Business:

• No Report.

 

New Business:

 

• No Report

 

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

 

Public:

• None

 

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

 

Good and Welfare: No report.

 

Commissioner Mizak made a motion to adjourn the meeting seconded by Commissioner Czoch.The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Dean Manente, President