2022 March Public Minutes
The meeting of the Avenel Board of Fire Commissioners District #5 took place at the Avenel Firehouse on March 24, 2022 at 8:50 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. Gregory Czoch, Comm. Keith Addie, Administrator David Eidson, Board Clerk Melissa Addie, and Board attorney Eric Lange. Comm. Comm. Bruce Mizak was 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 Czoch seconded by Commissioner Mitch to accept the minutes of February’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 February is $1,901,688.70. Motion was made by Commissioner Mitch, 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 March $215,603.11. Motion was made by Commissioner Addie seconded by Commissioner Mitch 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 February as reported by 2022 Chief Strain
Chiefs Call------------ 00
Bomb Scare---------- 00
Brush----------------- 00
CO Det---------------- 02
Dual Response------- 02
Fire Alarm------------ 29
Flood------------------ 00
Garbage--------------- 01
Haz-mat-------------- 08
Mutual Aid----------- 02
Medi – Vac----------- 00
Misc------------------- 01
MVA------------------ 07
Rescue---------------- 02
Structure-------------- 05
Water Condition------ 06
Wires------------------ 05
Vehicle---------------- 00
Good Intent ----------- 01
Drill-------------------- 02
Total call- month 69
Total Calls ytd 69
Dept. Manpower 15
Dept. Manpower hr. 519:18
Old Business:
- No Report
New Business:
- 1st Resolution 22-05 Adopt Radio Room protocol
- 2nd Resolution 22-06 Day Room and Firemen’s Room protocol
Commissioner Czoch made a motion to open the public meeting, seconded by Commissioner Mitch.
Public:
- No public
Commissioner Mitch made a motion to close the public meeting, seconded by Commissioner Addie.
Good and Welfare: No report
Commissioner Czoch made a motion to adjourn the meeting seconded by Commissioner Mitch. The meeting was adjourned at 8:54 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Dean Manente, President