2019 January Public Minutes

The meeting of the Avenel Board of Fire Commissioners District #5 took place at the Avenel Firehouse on January 24, 2019 at 7:10 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 Czoch seconded by Commissioner Addie to accept the minutes of December’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 is $2,697,113.42.  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:

• Letter from Peter Barcellona regarding We Feed Woodbridge

Bills:

The total bills for the month of January are $94,552.67. Motion was made by Commissioner Mizak seconded by Commissioner Czoch 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 December as reported by 2018 Chief Mizak

Chiefs Call------------  00

Bomb Scare----------   00

Brush-----------------    01

CO Det----------------  02

Dual Response-------   02

Fire Alarm------------  13

Flood------------------   00

Garbage---------------   02

Haz-mat--------------    04

Mutual Aid-----------   05

Misc-------------------   00

MVA------------------   08

Rescue----------------   02

Structure--------------   08

Water Condition------ 00

Wires------------------  04

Vehicle----------------  02

 

Drill--------------------  01

 

Total call- month        53

Total Calls ytd            742

Dept. Manpower         25

Dept. Manpower hr.    477:26

 

Old Business:

• No report

New Business:

• Resolution to purchase Argus thermal imaging camera

 

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: No report

 

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

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Dean Manente, President