AVENEL BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONER

Thursday, April 28, 2022 

AGENDA MEETING 6:00 P.M.

DEAN C. MANENTE, BOARD PRESIDENT (Excused)

• Fire Prevention Bureau.

• See F.O. report.

• Training.

• No report

• Year End Stipend.

• No report.

• Annual Budget / Workshop Hearing(s).

• Map Books.

• See F.O. report.

• Personnel Appointment

            Other – Had suggested the on-duty Captains attend the Commissioner’s meetings

JOHN M. MITCH, 2^nd VICE PRESIDENT

1. Hydrants. No Report

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

• Received the check for the F.O. vehicle

3. Work Crew.

• No report.

4. Website.

• Updates being added to website

5. Medical.

• No Report

Other – Made a few changes to the bill list

KEITH ADDIE SECRETARY

• No Report

BRUCE MIZAK, 1^st VICE PRESIDENT

• E – Dispatch question
• Had potential buyer for 5-3 (has not heard back)
• Drying rack (still waiting, possibly June or July)
• Siren on Chief’s car has been repaired. Cannot be running continuously.
• Billy Karlbon – Volunteering to take engines to Absolute when needed.

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.

• Radio Room Upgrades.

• No update.

Other.  –

• Sewer line backed up at 105 Avenel St.
• C. Pennell installed the T.V. brackets in the Day Room
• Clean Air cleaned the exhaust on 5-4
• Estimates for bathroom (Lowest estimate was $12,000.00)

      4.   Communications / Correspondence.

SPILLAR, FIRE OFFICIAL

• Received $1,347.50 Fire Zone Reimbursement – Township of Woodbridge for December 2020
• Received $ 9,725.00 Fire Zone reimbursement for 2021. That will be higher but outstanding 2021 summons will be filed in with 2022 calendar year.
• Received $1000.00 penalty from Forest Shipping – 5AB Terminal Way. Blocked egress. Continuing nature violations.
• Received $625.00 penalty, reduced from $1,250.00. Silencing system, failure to evacuate, tampering with sprinkler system.
• All Bureau staff in ongoing virtual CEU training with Division
• 2 Imminent Hazards posted:
• Savino Del Bene – failure to evacuate, silencing system prior to arrival, tampering with sprinkler system.
• Forest Shipping – Blocked egress, continuing nature violations
• All scans have been scanned and are on file. Closet has been cleared out. Back room in Hall, all archived scans have been scanned and on file. N process of destroying all fire reports from 1995 – 2011.Machine works phenomenally.

FRANK STRAIN, FIRE CHIEF 2022

•  Calls for the month March 2022
•  Billy Karlbon would like to volunteer to take engines to Absolute when needed
• Rope Bag came in (4 man operation)
• Mutual Aid vs. Automatic Aid calls questions
• May 3, 2022, Firefighters will receive proclamations From Mayr McCormac for the McKinley Ave. Fire
• Looking for motor for the Zodiac Boat
• Looking to purchase equipment for flooded roadways

 

CAPT. BARRY

• Mutual Aid protocol – looking to finalize. Will follow existing protocol for now. Policy will need to be re – written.
• Need at least one radio to be able to get the Perth Amboy frequency. Comm. Addie will look into getting this done.
• Capt. Adam Karlin had asked if David is in the office could he help with re – calls if needed.
• Would like to know if they can attend the presentation at Woodbridge High School about the Seton Hall Fire.
• FF. Mizak – Tablet charging base in 5-1 no longer works. Wireless Communication does not service these.

 

DAVID EIDSON, BUSINESS ADMINISTATOR

• No report

 

PUBLIC – No Public

Meeting Ended at 7:39 p.m

 

AVENEL BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
Thursday, March 24, 2022  

AGENDA MEETING 6:00 P.M.

DEAN C. MANENTE, BOARD PRESIDENT 

•    Report given in Executive Session

•    Fire Prevention Bureau. 

•    See F.O. report. 

•    Training.

•    No report

•    Year End Stipend. 

•    No report.

•    Annual Budget / Workshop Hearing(s).

•    Map Books.

•    See F.O. report.

•    Personnel Appointment
•    
      Other –  Will be going over LOSAP
    

JOHN M. MITCH, 1ST VICE PRESIDENT 

1.    Hydrants. No Report

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

•    Received the check for the F.O. vehicle 

3.    Work Crew.

•    No report.

4.    Website.

•    Updates being added to website

5.    Medical.

•    No Report 

Other
•    Renewed annual contract with Jensen Landscaping 
•    Day room – received a concern from someone that they didn’t feel it was set up appropriately. Will let the guys set up the room the way they want.

KEITH ADDIE SECRETARY 

•    Took radio and light bar out of the Fire Official’s vehicle 
•    Waiting on mobile charging units for the apparatus 
•    Ordered 8 more radios to be installed in apparatus, should be completed by July 2022.
•    Would like to have all new radios by next year.

BRUCE MIZAK, 2ND VICE PRESIDENT (excused) 

•    Received Firefighter Mizak and Finley’s gear back after having it repaired 
•    Had a phone conference with FireDex regarding the jacket
•    Approached about Safety Glasses. There are 2 options that will work.
•    Absolute repaired the noise coming from 5-4
•    Received check for the totaled Fire Official’s vehicle 
•    Still waiting on the new dryer to come in 
•    Have received an inquiry for 5-3 

GREGORY CZOCH, TREASURER

•    Buildings and Grounds.

•    Fire Alarm System.
•    Sprinkler System.
•    Keyless entry system.
•    No report.
•    Security Camera system.
•    No report.
•    Lawn Maintenance.
•    Lawn sprinklers will be turned on in the next few weeks 
•    Snow Removal.
•    No report.

•    Radio Room Upgrades.

•    No update.

Other.  –

•    All inspections have been completed at the First Aid Squad 
•    Gurney Electric put in the last reel in 5-4
•    NJ Door Works came out to fix a few issues we had with the door 
•    C. Pennell will have a lot of work at the Firehouse in the next few months 

      4.   Communications / Correspondence.

SPILLAR, FIRE OFFICIAL 
•    Received $28,702.39 2021 2nd quarter LEA rebate from the state. That averages $114,000.00 for the year. The anticipated was $ 100,000.00.
•    Received $2500.00 penalty from Dollar Tree 1932 St. Georges Ave. Failure to abate violations.
•    Donated 12 smoke detectors to senior residents of the Fire District at the Avenel Golden Circle Senior Club.
•    Pre – planning – progress
•    Solar panels – permits still coming in, numerous inspections conducted 
•    Juvenile Fire setter program - None

FRANK STRAIN, FIRE CHIEF 2022

•     Calls for the month 
•     Re calls 
•     Easter Bunny route discussed 

DAVID EIDSON, BUSINESS ADMINISTATOR 
•    S.O.G.’s Day room guidelines 
•    S.O.G.’s Radio room guidelines
•    Need to install a CO detector in Day room 

PUBLIC - No public present

Meeting Ended at 8:00 p.m.

 

 

AVENEL BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS

Thursday, February 24, 2022 

AGENDA MEETING 6:00 P.M.

DEAN C. MANENTE, BOARD PRESIDENT

• Report given in Executive Session

• Fire Prevention Bureau.

• See F.O. report.

• Training.

• No report

• Year End Stipend.

• No report.

• Annual Budget / Workshop Hearing(s).

• Map Books.

• See F.O. report.

• Personnel Appointment

            Other –  

JOHN M. MITCH, 1^ST VICE PRESIDENT

1. Hydrants. No Report

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

• Policy renewal has increased

3. Work Crew.

• No report.

4. Website.

• Updates being added to website

5. Medical.

• No Report

Other

• Did not receive the final report on the Fire Official’s vehicle from the accident.
• Thanked everyone for their help with the Election

KEITH ADDIE SECRETARY (excused)

• No report

BRUCE MIZAK, 2^ND VICE PRESIDENT

• Absolute was out to address a few issues
• PM’s have been completed
• Firefighter Matt Mizak’s gear has been sent out after it had been in a fire
• Kevin will be coming out to measure Firefighter Singh for new gear
• Fire Official is concerned that there is no markings on the temporary car he is using. Would like to ger magnets

GREGORY CZOCH, TREASURER

• Buildings and Grounds.

• • Fire Alarm System.
• Sprinkler System.

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

• Radio Room Upgrades.

• No update.

Other.  –

• Color for bathroom countertops has been picked out

      4.   Communications / Correspondence.

 

SPILLAR, FIRE OFFICIAL

• Received $1,555.00 Fire Zone reimbursement – Township of Woodbridge October / November 2021
• Received $750.00 penalty/reduced from $1500.00 from Popeye’s 899 C St. George’s Ave. Silencing fire alarm, failing to abate sprinkler and fire alarm monitoring.
• CEU classes are out from Division. Will look to sign up virtual first.
• Juvenile Fire Setter update – Chris one new ongoing case. Working with Fire Official Nordtviet on completion. LeGrand Park incendiary fire.
• Hydrants/Map Books Chris is working on spring updates
• Pre – Plan Update – Danny/ Nothing to report
• Solar Panels – Frank / Volume being reported to us

FRANK STRAIN, FIRE CHIEF 2022

• January calls
• Received new meter
• Automatic aid. Met with Chief Golden and Port Reading. Came up with grid for coverage
• Need Resolutions for Dist. 1 & 2 for automatic aid
• Feb 15 fire at pool warehouse – 3 man recall
• Feb 16 fire – 3 man recall. Had one injured career Firefighter
• St. Patrick’s Day Parade March 13^th would like to request engines
• Discussing awards for the rescue at the S. McKinley fire

FIREFIGHTER, MATT MIZAK

• Facebook message – nothing more has come of it
• Insurance paperwork has been submitted

CAPT. DAN MIZAK

• SCBA cylinders keep breaking from turning too hard
• 5-3 equipment
• Firefighter Singh has requested to attend a class. Will need coverage 3/29/22 and 3/30/33 nights (Board approved)

DAVID EIDSON, BUSINESS ADMINISTATOR

• Apparatus floors always seem to appear dirty. Looking into a machine to clean the floors.

 

PUBLIC - No public present

 

Meeting Ended at 7:12 p.m.

AVENEL BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS

Thursday, January 28, 2022 

AGENDA MEETING 6:00 P.M.

DEAN C. MANENTE, BOARD PRESIDENT

• Personnel

• Report given in Executive Session

• Fire Prevention Bureau.

• See F.O. report.

• Training.

• No report

• Year End Stipend.

• No report.

• Annual Budget / Workshop Hearing(s).

• Map Books.

• See F.O. report.

• Personnel Appointment

            Other –  

       

JOHN M. MITCH, 1^ST 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

Other

All reports given in Executive Session

KEITH ADDIE SECRETARY

• Battery charging issues

BRUCE MIZAK, 2^ND VICE PRESIDENT

• Report given in Exec. Session

GREGORY CZOCH, TREASURER

• Buildings and Grounds.

• • Fire Alarm System.
• Sprinkler System.
  • Keyless entry system.
    • No report.
  • Security Camera system.
    • No report.
  • Lawn Maintenance.
    • No report
  • Snow Removal.
    • No report.

• Radio Room Upgrades.

• No update.

Other.  –

• Stair treads  

      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 $3,041.50 Fire Zone Reimbursement September/October 2021
• Received $112.32 overtime reimbursement – off hour imminent hazard reopening inspection – 449 Blair Rd.
• Holiday Fire Zone Enforcement
  • 64 summonses issued, numerous warnings
  • 19 summonses issued during the standard off – hour enforcement
• Scanner for site plans is in full operation with the goal to be all paperless in next several months
• As in the past, we have booked the bounce house for field day at AMS
• DFO Neroda has 1 active juvenile fire setter
• Map Books / Hydrants – Chris. Will look into doing a full update in the spring as projects come to completion.
• Pre – Planning / Tablets – Danny
• Solar Panels Franks – Large amount of CO’s are still coming in during the winter months.

FRANK STRAIN, FIRE CHIEF 2022

• 49 total calls for December 2021 & January 2022
• 3 man recall
• Jan. 13^th 2 man recall for fire in District 2
• Jan. 19^th 3 man recall for the fire in Ideal
• Would like to change the Career Captains call signs
• Firefighter Finley would like to attend Fire II
• Would like to purchase a large new Halogen bar (Comm. Mizak would like to hold off for now)
• Lost one air bottle during the Ideal Mobile Home fire
• Met with Chief in Dist.1. We will be covering part of Dist. 1 for reported smoke and or structure fire.
• Met with Dist. 9, we will help cover part of District for reported smoke and or structure fires.

FIREFIGHTER, MATT MIZAK

• O2 Bags not in service yet, waiting on quotes for nasal canuel
• Winter hats, hats are on back order. Will look into ordering hats on Amazon

DAVID EIDSON, BUSINESS ADMINISTATOR

Report was given in Executive Session

 

PUBLIC - No public present

Meeting Ended at 6:56 p.m.