AVENEL BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS

Thursday, February 23, 2023 

AGENDA MEETING 6:00 P.M.

DEAN C. MANENTE, BOARD PRESIDENT

• Fire Prevention Bureau.

• See F.O. report.

• Training.

• No report

• Year End Stipend.

• No report.

• Annual Budget / Workshop Hearing(s).

• No report

• Map Books.

• See F.O. report.

• Personnel Appointment

            Other –

JOHN M. MITCH, 2^nd VICE PRESIDENT

1. Hydrants. No Report

2. Website.

• Updates being added to website.

3. Medical.

• No Report

• Do away with the bunting on the front of the firehouse.

• Update- Valic will be here on March 8^th to go over some information.

• Respiratory clearance – made progress getting them returned.

• Looking to make a few changes with the Election next year.

KEITH ADDIE SECRETARY

• E-Dispatch updates

BRUCE MIZAK, 1^st VICE PRESIDENT

• Absolute was out to look at multiple issues with apparatus.
• Purchased new equipment that had been damaged in the drill in Colonia.
• Finley, Latshaw have been measured for new gear.
• Received the new equipment that had been ordered.

GREGORY CZOCH, TREASURER

• Buildings and Grounds.

• • Fire Alarm System.
• Sprinkler

• • Keyless entry system.
    • No report.
  • Security Camera system.
    • No report.
  • Lawn Maintenance.
  • Snow Removal.
    • No report.

Other.  –

• Dunnigan came out to fix a urinal that was overflowing.

•  C. Pennell is aware the remainder of the floor tiles are in
• Capt. Nadjavestky ordered new cables for gym equipment.
• Concrete apron for 105 Avenel St.
• Arrow Elevator – elevator not working, could be a sensor.
• Air & Gas – Dryer should be working. Will come out and test.

      4.   Communications / Correspondence.

SPILLAR, FIRE OFFICIAL

• Received $2500 penalty from TJ Maxx, silencing system, failing to evacuate. Continuing nature.
• Received $2000 penalty from Dollar Tree. Failure to abate violation after several reinspection’s.
• Chris completed and closed out 4 juvenile fire setter cases.
• Tommy is confirmed and will start Fire Inspector 2^nd week of March.

BOARD LIASON, CORY SPILLAR

• Melissa and I were sworn in for Notary. Stamps and seal should be in next week.

JAMES BOELHOWER, CHIEF 2023

• Calls for the month.
• Congratulations to Comm. Addie and all Commissioners on the budget passing.
• February Drills
•  Manpower issues
• March drills have been scheduled.

PUBLIC –

• No public

A motion was made by Mitch to close the public section of the meeting. Second by Mizak.

Meeting Ended at 6:49 p.m.

AVENEL BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS

Thursday, January 26, 2023 

AGENDA MEETING 6:00 P.M.

DEAN C. MANENTE, BOARD PRESIDENT

• Fire Prevention Bureau.

• See F.O. report.

• Training.

• No report

• Year End Stipend.

• No report.

• Annual Budget / Workshop Hearing(s).

• No report

• Map Books.

• See F.O. report.

• Personnel Appointment

            Other –

JOHN M. MITCH, 2^nd VICE PRESIDENT

1. Hydrants. No Report

2. Insurance (Comprehensive, Health, Life, etc.). Workers Comp claim issues with F.F. Mizak have been resolved.
3. Questionnaire completed for VFIS
4. On January 5 everything had been finalized with AIG Valic. Jennifer will be at the firehouse on March 8 to go over the new information.

5. Website.

• Updates being added to website.

6. Medical.

• No Report

• Grease can be put in the kitchen.
• Received check for the unclaimed money.
• Joint Board meeting dates have been set.

KEITH ADDIE SECRETARY

• Had some issues with headsets. Company came out to fix.
• 5-2 had problems with buzzing and static. Found a damaged wire.

BRUCE MIZAK, 1^st VICE PRESIDENT

• Cory’s car was at Advance for a new battery.
• Chris’s car battery died today.
• New inspectors’ vehicle will go into production in May.
• F.F. Finley’s pants need to be repaired. Will have to find gear for him while they are out being fixed.
• F.F. Lastshaw will need new gear, his is now 10 years old.
• Asst. Chief – Gear needs to be replaced.
• New masks, liner kits, and gloves have been ordered.
• Mutual Aid.

GREGORY CZOCH, TREASURER

• Buildings and Grounds.

• • Fire Alarm System.
• Sprinkler

• • Keyless entry system.
    • No report.
  • Security Camera system.
    • No report.
  • Lawn Maintenance.
  • Snow Removal.
    • No report.

Other.  –

• 105 Avenel St. Chuck Pennell had done some work and the invoice has been submitted.
• First Aid squad would like a new concrete apron. Will cost about $40,000 to replace entire apron.
• Quality 1^st has a maintenance contract they submitted for 287.00.
• Firehouse stairs. Waiting on some more floor tiles to come in.
• Airtec was out to fix an issue with the HVAC unit.

      4.   Communications / Correspondence.

SPILLAR, FIRE OFFICIAL

• End of the year report has been certified by FO and President of BOFC and has been submitted to the Division.
• Received $1232.00 Fire Zone October/November 2022.
• Holiday Fire Zone Enforcement

• 56 summons issues, numerous warnings
• 21 summonses issued during the standard off – hour enforcement.

• Issued 1 Imminent Hazard – TJ Maxx 903 St. Georges Ave. Failure to evacuate, alarm silenced prior to arrival, numerous activations – alarm OOS.
• 5-3-8 in process of 4 Juvenile Fire setter interviews.

BOARD LIASON, CORY SPILLAR

• All 2022 banked/carry over time is correct and 2023 time is correct.
• Passed my Notary Exam and application is awaiting approval by local Legislature.

JAMES BOELHOWER, CHIEF 2023

• Calls for the month.
• January drills have been conducted.
• F.F. Moreno is enrolled in FF1 & FF2
• February Drills scheduled.
• Training opportunities
• E - Dispatch
• Boat motor

PUBLIC –

• No public

A motion was made by Mitch to close the public section of the meeting. Second by Mizak.

Meeting Ended at 7:30 p.m.

AVENEL BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS

Thursday, December 15, 2022 

AGENDA MEETING 6:00 P.M.

Suspend normal operations to open the public portion of the meeting.

DEAN C. MANENTE, BOARD PRESIDENT

• Fire Prevention Bureau.

• See F.O. report.

• Training.

• No report

• Year End Stipend.

• No report.

• Annual Budget / Workshop Hearing(s).

• No report

• Map Books.

• See F.O. report.

• Personnel Appointment

            Other –

• Reminder – Thursday Dec. 22^nd 9am – 1pm Senior luncheon with Woodbridge PD

JOHN M. MITCH, 2^nd VICE PRESIDENT

1. Hydrants. No Report

2. Insurance (Comprehensive, Health, Life, etc.).

3. Work Crew.

• No report.

4. Website.

• Updates being added to website.

5. Medical.

• No Report

• Devonte has been removed from insurance.
• Meriline Ave accident.
• Incident at Hairams has been settled and paid.
• Unclaimed property – we will be receiving a check.
• Notice from Planning Board that a building is being constrcted.
• Firefighter Mizak – 2 medical claims will be paid by workers comp.

KEITH ADDIE SECRETARY

• Issues with the transmitting on the radio was a problem with identifying numbers. All radios have been re-programmed.
• Plan on purchasing more radios in 2023. All older radios will be put out of service.
• Scan button on the radios has now been programmed.

BRUCE MIZAK, 1^st VICE PRESIDENT

• Three gas meters went out to be inspected.

• PM is now complete on the truck.

• New tires have been put on the truck.  
• GREGORY CZOCH, TREASURER

• Buildings and Grounds.

• • Fire Alarm System.
• Sprinkler System.

• • Keyless entry system.
    • No report.
  • Security Camera system.
    • No report.
  • Lawn Maintenance.
  • Snow Removal.
    • No report.

Other.  –

• HVAC – Chief’s office and downstairs had the board replaced.
• Year-end inspections being done.
• 105 Avenel St. is also having year – end inspections done.
• Met with R. Sofield about having a few things repaired.
• Firehouse stairs will be done between Christmas and New Years
• Sump Pump having issues with sensors.

      4.   Communications / Correspondence.

SPILLAR, FIRE OFFICIAL (Excused)

F.O. Report read by Comm. Manente

• One imminent hazard order issued: Architectural Design Panels – 12 Mileed Way. Lack of sprinkler system and gas due to fire.
• Incoming Chief and Officers will be refreshed on Fire Official/Dep. Fire Official notification guidelines.
• End of year report for Division is being worked on and will send to state in the beginning of January.
• All 2022 Life Hazard and Non – Life Hazard use inspections are completed.

BOARD LIASON, CORY SPILLAR (Excused)

• All banked time is correct and will confirm after New year that all staff’s accrued time and 2023 time is correct.
• ID Machine is operational again. Will need further service down the road.
• Power DMS program has been updated and has all the proper logons.
• New hire has been updated in PERS and in process of being transferred into CAMPS.
• Key Fob system has been updated with Melissa and me as the contacts.
• Camera vendor scheduled to come next week to install camera system on 3 computer units and work on existing cameras.
• Certification classes taken for PFRS and PERS – Certifying Officer & Supervisor of Supervising Officer.

FRANK STRAIN, CHIEF 2022

• Calls for the month.
• Auto aid – total 36
• Motor for the rescue boat for 2023
• Christmas Party – would like to take the volunteers off Mutual Aid for the night.
• Board members thanked the Chief for the 2022 year.

PUBLIC –

• No public

A motion was made by Comm. Mitch to close the public section of the meeting. Second by Comm. Mizak.

Meeting Ended at 6:38 p.m.

AVENEL BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS

Thursday, November 17, 2022 

AGENDA MEETING 6:00 P.M.

DEAN C. MANENTE, BOARD PRESIDENT

• Fire Prevention Bureau.

• See F.O. report.

• Training.

• No report

• Year End Stipend.

• No report.

• Annual Budget / Workshop Hearing(s).

• No report

• Map Books.

• See F.O. report.

• Personnel Appointment

            Other –

JOHN M. MITCH, 2^nd VICE PRESIDENT

1. Hydrants. No Report

2. Insurance (Comprehensive, Health, Life, etc.).

• Claim for the corvette has been submitted  
• Amanda Devine has resigned, and insurance has been cancelled

3. Work Crew.

• No report.

4. Website.

• Updates being added to website

5. Medical.

• No Report

• Harold Deter, past member. Family has reached out to us.
• 457 Plan for Career Firefighters
• Career staff has been notified regarding dental
• Grease trap in the kitchen will be cleaned Monday 11/21
• Lincoln National – all career members have been enrolled
• Andrew Mazzarella received donations in his brothers (Patrick Agugliaro) name. Would like to purchase something in his memory.

KEITH ADDIE SECRETARY (excused)

• No report

BRUCE MIZAK, 1^st VICE PRESIDENT

• 5-2-5 PM has been completed. Generator will need to be rebuilt
• Ordered some equipment that needed to be replaced. Masks, gloves, etc.
• Amanda’s gear has been returned. Rental gear
• Davonte’s gear has been cleaned
• Training at Somerset Fire Academy went well

GREGORY CZOCH, TREASURER (Excused)

• Buildings and Grounds.

• • Fire Alarm System.
• Sprinkler System.

• • Keyless entry system.
    • No report.
  • Security Camera system.
    • No report.
  • Lawn Maintenance.
  • Snow Removal.
    • No report.

Other.  –

• Air & Gas filled compressor bottles
• Lock on women’s bathroom has been installed

      4.   Communications / Correspondence.

SPILLAR, FIRE OFFICIAL

F.O. Report

FRANK STRAIN, CHIEF 2022

• Calls for the month
• Upcoming stipend amounts
• Light Parade

CAPT. KARLIN

• Portable in 5-4 is having issues. Comm. Addie has been made aware of this and it may be a programming issue.
• Asked about vacation request sheets.

PUBLIC –

• No public

A motion was made by Comm. Mitch to close the public section of the meeting. Second by Comm. Mizak

Meeting Ended at 6:39 p.m.