2022 September Public Minutes

The meeting of the Avenel Board of Fire Commissioners District #5 took place at the Avenel Firehouse on September 22, 2022, at 7:51 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. Bruce Mizak, Comm. John Mitch, Gregory Czoch, Administrator David Eidson, Board Clerk Melissa, Board attorney Eric Lange. and Comm. Keith Addie 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 Mitch seconded by Commissioner Mizak to hold accept the minutes for August’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 September $2,661,289.99.  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 September $ 173,779.01. 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 August as reported by 2022 Chief Strain

Chiefs Call------------   00

Bomb Scare----------   00

Brush-----------------    06

CO Det----------------    03

Automatic Aid-------   05

Fire Alarm------------    15

Flood------------------   00

Garbage---------------   01

Haz-mat--------------     14

Mutual Aid-----------    03

Medi – Vac-----------   00

Misc-------------------   01

MVA------------------    07

Rescue----------------    02

Structure--------------    02

Water Condition------ 02

Wires------------------    08

Vehicle----------------    02

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

Drill--------------------   00

Total call- month        72

Total Calls ytd            535

Dept. Manpower         19

Dept. Manpower hr.    287:03

 

Old Business:

• No Report

 

New Business:

• Resolution – 2023 Annual agreement with District 7 for Dispatch services

 

Commissioner Mizak 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 Mizak.

 

Good and Welfare:  No Report

 

Commissioner Czoch made a motion to adjourn the meeting seconded by Commissioner Mitch.  The meeting was adjourned at 7:56 p.m.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Dean Manente, President