2019 August Public Minutes

The meeting of the Avenel Board of Fire Commissioners District #5 took place at the Avenel Firehouse on August 22, 2019 at 6:00 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, 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 of July’s regular meeting with correction made to the Resolutions 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 August is $2,706,6185.37.  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 August are $105,421.16. Motion was made by Commissioner Mizak seconded by Commissioner Mitch 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 July as reported by 2019 Chief Mizak

Chiefs Call------------  00

Bomb Scare----------   00

Brush-----------------    00

CO Det----------------  03

Dual Response-------   02

Fire Alarm------------  21

Flood------------------   00

Garbage---------------   01

Haz-mat--------------    03

Mutual Aid-----------   01

Misc-------------------   00

MVA------------------   06

Rescue----------------   05

Structure--------------   10

Water Condition------ 05

Wires------------------  11

Vehicle----------------  01

 

Drill--------------------  01

 

Total call- month        70

Total Calls ytd            382

Dept. Manpower         26

Dept. Manpower hr.    657:07

 

Old Business:

• No report

New Business:

 

 

• Resolution for disposing of old radios that no longer work
• Resolution for overtime for fire inspectors
• Resolution to adopt an amended hiring procedure

 

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

Public:

No public

 

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

Good and Welfare:  Keep the Russo family in our thoughts and prayers

 

Commissioner Mitch made a motion to adjourn the meeting seconded by Commissioner Mizak.  The meeting was adjourned at 8:32  p.m. 

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Dean Manente, President