2023 December Public Minutes
The meeting of the Avenel Board of Fire Commissioners District #5 took place at the Avenel Firehouse on December 21, 2023, at 8:15 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Vice President Bruce Mizak 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, Clerk Melissa Addie, 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 Mitch seconded by Commissioner Addie to accept the minutes for November’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 November was $1,213,480.24. 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:
· Water Company 2024 charges
Bills:
The total bills for the month of December were $263,219,71. The motion was made by Commissioner Addie 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 November as reported by 2023 Chief Boelhower
Chiefs Call------------ 00
Bomb Scare---------- 00
Brush----------------- 04
CO Det---------------- 03
Automatic Aid------- 08
Fire Alarm------------ 16
Flood------------------ 00
Garbage--------------- 03
Haz-mat-------------- 04
Mutual Aid----------- 01
Medi – Vac----------- 00
Misc------------------- 02
MVA------------------ 08
Rescue---------------- 00
Structure-------------- 02
Water Condition------ 00
Wires------------------ 04
Vehicle---------------- 04
Drill-------------------- 01
Total call- month 59
Total Calls ytd 578
Dept. Manpower 18
Dept. Manpower hr. 143:04
Old Business:
· No report
New Business:
· No report
Commissioner Addie made a motion to open the public meeting, seconded by Commissioner Mizak.
Public:
· None
Commissioner Mitch made a motion to close the public meeting, seconded by Commissioner Mizak.
Good and Welfare: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Commissioner Mitch made a motion to adjourn the meeting seconded by Commissioner Addie. The meeting was adjourned at 8:23 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Dean Manente, President