2024 October Public Minutes
The meeting of the Avenel Board of Fire Commissioners District #5 took place at the Avenel Firehouse on October 24, 2024, at 6:32 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. Board Clerk Melissa Addie, and Board attorney Eric Lange. 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 accept the minutes for September’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 was $1,021,269.51. Motion was made by Commissioner Mizak, seconded by Commissioner Mitch 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 October are $182,964.73. The motion was made by Commissioner Mitch 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 September as reported by 2024 Chief Strain
Chiefs Call------------ 00
Bomb Scare---------- 00
Brush----------------- 02
CO Det---------------- 03
Automatic Aid------- 05
Fire Alarm------------ 21
Flood------------------ 00
Garbage--------------- 00
Haz-mat-------------- 05
Mutual Aid----------- 02
Medi – Vac----------- 00
Misc------------------- 02
MVA------------------ 08
Rescue---------------- 05
Structure-------------- 02
Water Condition------ 01
Wires------------------ 06
Vehicle---------------- 00
Drill-------------------- 00
Total call- month 62
Total Calls ytd 510
Dept. Manpower 16
Dept. Manpower hr. 189:33
Old Business:
· No report
New Business:
Resolution to Declare an Emergency related to the loss of vehicle
Resolution to go into Executive Session
Resolution accepting the audit
Commissioner Mitch made a motion to open the public meeting, seconded by Commissioner Czoch.
Public:
· None
Commissioner Mizak made a motion to close the public meeting, seconded by Commissioner Czoch.
Good and Welfare: No report
Commissioner Mitch made a motion to adjourn the meeting seconded by Commissioner Mizak. The meeting was adjourned at 7:06 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Dean Manente, President