2022 August Public Minutes

The meeting of the Avenel Board of Fire Commissioners District #5 took place at the Avenel Firehouse on August 25, 2022, at 7:11 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. Bruce Mizak, Comm. John Mitch, Gregory Czoch, Administrator David Eidson, Board Clerk Melissa, 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 Mitch seconded by Commissioner Mizak to hold on the approval of minutes for 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 $2,064,815.56.  Motion was made by Commissioner Mitch, 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 $ 239,973.57. Motion was made by Commissioner Mizak seconded by Commissioner Czoch 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 July as reported by 2022 Chief Strain

Chiefs Call------------   00

Bomb Scare----------   00

Brush-----------------    08

CO Det----------------    06

Automatic Aid-------   03

Fire Alarm------------    14

Flood------------------   00

Garbage---------------   01

Haz-mat--------------     06

Mutual Aid-----------    03

Medi – Vac-----------   01

Misc-------------------   02

MVA------------------    08

Rescue----------------    01

Structure--------------    03

Water Condition------ 04

Wires------------------    05

Vehicle----------------    02

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

 

Drill--------------------   00

 

Total call- month        67

Total Calls ytd            463

Dept. Manpower         19

Dept. Manpower hr.    447:03

 

Old Business:

• No Report

 

New Business:

• No Report.

 

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

Public:

• No public

 

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

 

Good and Welfare:  No Report

 

Commissioner Czoch made a motion to adjourn the meeting seconded by Commissioner Mitch.  The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Dean Manente, President