2018 December Minutes

The meeting of the Avenel Board of Fire Commissioners District #5 took place at the Avenel Firehouse on December 20, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.  The meeting was called to order by President Dean Manente followed by a moment of silence for the departed members.

Commissioners present: Comm. Dean Manente, Comm. John Mitch, Comm. Bruce Mizak, Comm. Greg Czoch, Comm. Keith 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 Mizak seconded by Commissioner Addie to accept the minutes of 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 Mizak.  The total fund balance for the month of December is $2,404,931.87.  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:

• Woodbridge Little League sent us a Thank You for being a sponsor

Bills:

The total bills for the month of December are $136,240.00. Motion was made by Commissioner Czoch seconded by Commissioner Mizak to accept all communications and pay all bills.  A roll call vote was taken with all Commissioners present voting in favor.

Calls for the month of November as reported by 2018 Captain. Mizak

Chiefs Call------------  01

Bomb Scare----------   02

Brush-----------------    00

CO Det----------------  06

Dual Response-------   01

Fire Alarm------------  12

Flood------------------   00

Garbage---------------   04

Haz-mat--------------    02

Mutual Aid-----------   06

Misc-------------------   00

MVA------------------   07

Rescue----------------   03

Structure--------------   05

Water Condition------ 01

Wires------------------  07

Vehicle----------------  03

 

Drill--------------------  02

 

Total call- month        60

Total Calls ytd            689

Dept. Manpower         25

Dept. Manpower hr.    447:30

 

Old Business:

• No report

New Business:

• Resolution to accept 2019 scheduled meetings

 

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

Public:

• None

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

Good and Welfare: Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

 

Commissioner Manente 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