The meeting of the Avenel Board of Fire Commissioners District #5 took place at the Avenel Firehouse on March 25, 2021 at 6:37 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. Gregory Czoch, Comm. Bruce Mizak, Comm. Keith Addie, Administrator David Eidson, Board 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 Mizak seconded by Commissioner Czoch to accept the minutes of February’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 March is $2,906,702.11. 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:

• Received a thank you note from The American Irish Association thanking us for our help with their food drive.

Bills:

The total bills for the month of March are $213,105.93. 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 March as reported by 2021 Chief Elbayar

Chiefs Call------------   00

Bomb Scare----------   00

Brush-----------------    05

CO Det----------------    03

Dual Response-------   00

Fire Alarm------------    10

Flood------------------   00

Garbage---------------   00

Haz-mat--------------     05

Mutual Aid-----------    01

Medi – Vac-----------   00

Misc-------------------   00

MVA------------------    04

Rescue----------------    00

Structure--------------    05

Water Condition------ 00

Wires------------------    07

Vehicle----------------    00

Good Intent ----------- 01

Drill--------------------   02

Total call- month        41

Total Calls ytd            131

Dept. Manpower        

Dept. Manpower hr.    266:17

Old Business:

• No Report.

New Business:

• Resolution to approve The Vaughn Collaborative Group for the roof replacement
• Resolution to adopt an Organizational Chart

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

Public:

• None

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

Good and Welfare:  No report

Commissioner Mitch made a motion to adjourn the meeting seconded by Commissioner Mizak.The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Dean Manente, President

The meeting of the Avenel Board of Fire Commissioners District #5 took place at the Avenel Firehouse on February 25, 2021 at 7:42 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. Gregory Czoch, Comm. Bruce Mizak, Administrator David Eidson, 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 of January’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 $2,612,404.8. 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 February are $151,168.06. Motion was made by Commissioner Mitch 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 February as reported by 2021 Chief Elbayar

Chiefs Call------------   00

Bomb Scare----------   00

Brush-----------------    00

CO Det----------------    02

Dual Response-------   00

Fire Alarm------------    12

Flood------------------   00

Garbage---------------   00

Haz-mat--------------     06

Mutual Aid-----------    02

Medi – Vac-----------   00

Misc-------------------   00

MVA------------------    09

Rescue----------------    01

Structure--------------    06

Water Condition------ 01

Wires------------------    06

Vehicle----------------    00

Good Intent ----------- 00

Drill--------------------   01

Total call- month        45

Total Calls ytd            90

Dept. Manpower        

Dept. Manpower hr.    320:58

Old Business:

• No Report.

New Business:

• Resolution #21-03 – 2021 Calendar Year Budget rescinded
• Resolution #21-04 – 2021 Calendar Year Budget amended
• Resolution #21-05 – Adopt amended Budget
• Resolution #21-06 – Dispose of un – needed equipment

Commissioner Mizak 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 7:47 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Dean Manente, President

The meeting of the Avenel Board of Fire Commissioners District #5 took place at the Avenel Firehouse on January 28, 2021 at 8:10 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. Gregory Czoch, Comm. Bruce Mizak, Comm. Keith Addie, Administrator David Eidson, Board 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 Mizak seconded by Commissioner Czoch 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 December is $2,766,493.54.  Motion was made by Commissioner Mitch, seconded by Commissioner Addie 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 January are $154,228,74. 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 January as reported by 2021 Chief Elbayar

Chiefs Call------------   00

Bomb Scare----------   00

Brush-----------------    00

CO Det----------------   02

Dual Response-------   06

Fire Alarm------------   14

Flood------------------   00

Garbage---------------   00

Haz-mat--------------    02

Mutual Aid-----------   02

Medi – Vac-----------   00

Misc-------------------   01

MVA------------------    06

Rescue----------------    00

Structure--------------   08

Water Condition------  01

Wires------------------   03

Vehicle----------------   01

Good Intent ----------- 00

Drill--------------------  02

Total call- month        45

Total Calls ytd            45

Dept. Manpower        

Dept. Manpower hr.    309:30

Old Business:

• No Report.

New Business:

• Introduce Resolution for firefighter training.

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

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 8:14 p.m. 

Respectfully Submitted,

Dean Manente, President

Test