2022 June Public Meeting

The meeting of the Avenel Board of Fire Commissioners District #5 took place at the Avenel Firehouse on June 23, 2022, at 7:15 p.m. The meeting was called to order by President Dean Manenete followed by a moment of silence for the departed members.

Commissioners present: Comm. Dean Manente, Comm. John Mitch, Gregory Czoch, Comm. Keith Addie, Administrator David Eidson, and Board attorney Eric Lange.  Comm. Bruce Mizak and Board Clerk Melissa 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 Addie seconded by Commissioner Czoch to accept the minutes of May’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 June is 2,001,816.50.  Motion was made by Commissioner Addie, 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 June $169,447.32.  Motion was made by Commissioner Mitch seconded by Commissioner Addie 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 May as reported by 2022 Chief Strain

Chiefs Call------------   00

Bomb Scare----------   00

Brush-----------------    00

CO Det----------------    04

Automatic Aid-------   04

Fire Alarm------------    27

Flood------------------   00

Garbage---------------   01

Haz-mat--------------     07

Mutual Aid-----------    03

Medi – Vac-----------   00

Misc-------------------   02

MVA------------------    11

Rescue----------------    04

Structure--------------    02

Water Condition------ 01

Wires------------------    04

Vehicle----------------    01

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

 

Drill--------------------   01

 

Total call- month        71

Total Calls ytd            322

Dept. Manpower         18

Dept. Manpower hr.    360:16

 

Old Business:

• No Report

 

New Business:

• Resolution 1 adopt Discrimination and Harassment Policy
• Resolution 2 Adopt New Hall Rental Application & Procedure
• Resolution 3 Adopt Outside Employment Conflict of Interest Policy
• Resolution 4 Adopt Drug & Alcohol Policy

 

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

Public:

• No public

 

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

 

Good and Welfare:  Please keep the Mizak family in your thoughts and prayers for the passing of Commissioner Bruce Mizak’s mother.

 

Commissioner Mitch made a motion to adjourn the meeting seconded by Commissioner Addie.  The meeting was adjourned at 7:21p.m.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Dean Manente, President