2023 June Public Minutes

The meeting of the Avenel Board of Fire Commissioners District #5 took place at the Avenel Firehouse on June 22, 2023, at 7:20 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 Mizak seconded by Commissioner Addie to accept the minutes for 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 was $1,640,852.23. Motion was made by Commissioner Mizak, 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 June were $63,121.99. The motion was made by Commissioner Mizak 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 2023 Chief Boelhower

Chiefs Call------------   00

Bomb Scare----------   00

Brush-----------------    10

CO Det----------------    02

Automatic Aid-------   01

Fire Alarm------------    15

Flood------------------   00 

Garbage---------------   02      

Haz-mat--------------     03

Mutual Aid-----------    03

Medi – Vac-----------   00

Misc-------------------   04

MVA------------------    08

Rescue----------------    02

Structure--------------    02

Water Condition------ 00

Wires------------------    04

Vehicle----------------    01

 

Drill--------------------   01

 

Total call- month        59

Total Calls ytd            260

Dept. Manpower         16

Dept. Manpower hr.    170:37

 

 

Old Business:

·         No report

 

 

New Business:

·         Resolution to retain Megan Kushpa for grant writing.

 

 

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

Public:

·         None

 

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

 

 

Good and Welfare:  No report.

 

Commissioner Mitch made a motion to adjourn the meeting seconded by Commissioner Mizak.  The meeting was adjourned at 7:23 p.m.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Dean Manente, President