2023 February Public Minutes
The meeting of the Avenel Board of Fire Commissioners District #5 took place at the Avenel Firehouse on February 23, 2023, at 7:32 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, Comm. Greg Czoch, Comm. Keith Addie, Board Clerk Melissa, 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 Czoch seconded by Commissioner Mizak to accept the minutes for January’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 January $1,617,518.03 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 February $174,829.00 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 January as reported by 2023 Chief Boelhower
Chiefs Call------------ 00
Bomb Scare---------- 00
Brush----------------- 01
CO Det---------------- 00
Automatic Aid------- 03
Fire Alarm------------ 14
Flood------------------ 00
Garbage--------------- 00
Haz-mat-------------- 04
Mutual Aid----------- 03
Medi – Vac----------- 00
Misc------------------- 00
MVA------------------ 07
Rescue---------------- 02
Structure-------------- 02
Water Condition------ 02
Wires------------------ 01
Vehicle---------------- 02
Good Intent ----------- 00
Drill-------------------- 02
Total call- month 43
Total Calls ytd 43
Dept. Manpower 16
Dept. Manpower hr. 251:43
Old Business:
- No report
New Business:
- No report
Commissioner Addie made a motion to open the public meeting., seconded by Commissioner Mitch.
Public:
- None
Commissioner Addie made a motion to close the public meeting, seconded by Commissioner Mizak.
Good and Welfare: Thank you to all who came out and voted.
Commissioner Mitch made a motion to adjourn the meeting seconded by Commissioner Addie. The meeting was adjourned at 7:35p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Dean Manente, President