2021 October Public Minutes

The meeting of the Avenel Board of Fire Commissioners District #5 took place at the Avenel Firehouse on October 28, 2021 at 9:30p.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. Dean Manente, Comm. Mitch, Comm. Gregory Czoch, Comm. Bruce Mizak, Comm. Keith Addie, Administrator David Eidson, Board Clerk Melissa 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 Mizak seconded by Commissioner Mitch to accept the minutes of September’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 October is $2,009,341.04. 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 October $228,436.36 Motion was made by Commissioner Czoch seconded by Commissioner Mizak 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 October as reported by 2021 Chief Elbayar

Chiefs Call------------   00

Bomb Scare----------   00

Brush-----------------    00

CO Det----------------    01

Dual Response-------   01

Fire Alarm------------    13

Flood------------------   00

Garbage---------------   01

Haz-mat--------------     00

Mutual Aid-----------    00

Medi – Vac-----------   00

Misc-------------------   01

MVA------------------    08

Rescue----------------    00

Structure--------------    08

Water Condition------ 01

Wires------------------    04

Vehicle----------------    01

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

 

Drill--------------------   02

 

Total call- month        40

Total Calls ytd            561

Dept. Manpower        

Dept. Manpower hr.    275:02

 

Old Business:

  • No Report

 

New Business:

  • Resolution to approve Commissioners Salary
  • Resolution to approve the audit

Commissioner Mizak 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 Mizak.

 

Good and Welfare: Commissioner Mizak extended his appreciation to everyone who reached out in the passing of his sister-in-law.

 

Commissioner Mitch made a motion to adjourn the meeting seconded by Commissioner Czoch.The meeting was adjourned at 9:33p.m.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Dean Manente, President

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