AVENEL BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS

Thursday, November 18, 2021 

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 –  Military – requested use of Hall for Holiday Party

JOHN M. MITCH, 1^ST VICE PRESIDENT

1. Hydrants. No Report

2. Insurance (Comprehensive, Health, Life, etc.). Waiting on some quotes  

3. Work Crew.

• No report.

4. Website.

• Updates being added to website

5. Medical.

• No Report

Other

• Food Drive for Avenel Residents for Christmas. Will be storing the baskets here until they are distributed.

KEITH ADDIE SECRETARY

• Moving forward with the purchase of 10 spare batteries
• Ordering 8 charging stations

BRUCE MIZAK, 2^ND VICE PRESIDENT

• 5-2-5 has an issue with the monitor nozzle
• Fire Official vehicle needs 2 new tires
• Looking into purchasing a new Fire Prevention vehicle

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.  –

• Chuck Pinell to look at the steps at 105 Avenel St.
• Dunnigan was called for valves on apparatus floor
• Vaughn Group has some ideas for the bathrooms
• Roof update – still need to address a few things

      4.   Communications / Correspondence.

SPILLAR, FIRE OFFICIAL

• Received $28,641.61 1^st Quarter LEA rebate
• Holiday Overtime schedule is posted on the big board. Same schedule as previous years, Saturdays, and Sundays.
• One hydrant removed from the dead end of Edgerton and a new additional hydrant installed at FDC to 355 Edgerton Blvd – The Boulevard East. Hydrant located on Yardley Ave.
• One juvenile incendiary incident at LeGrand Park. Case turned over to Woodbridge PD Juvenile Bureau.
• All 4 Inspectors have been taking on-line CEU classes with Division of Fire Safety.
• Attended League of Municipalities seminar and convention.
• Map Books/Hydrants – will update most recent hydrant changes.
• Pre – Plans – Danny
• Solar Panels – Frank

AYMAN ELBAYAR, FIRE CHIEF 2021

• Calls for the month
• 5-3 is out of service to get ready for the Light Parade and Township Christmas Parade on December 5^th.
• Gas Meter for Chief’s car
• Still looking into gear for one our female volunteer firefighters
• Handed out all T – Shirts and Sweatshirts. Thanked the Board for these.

FIREFIGHTER, MATT MIZAK

• Posting on social media about upcoming events
• Inquiring to get medical bags updated. Comm. Addie will get a list of what should be in the bag.
• CPR refresher, all firefighters will be recertified by March 2022.
• Carpet tiles are coming up by the elevator

DAVID EIDSON, BUSINESS ADMINISTATOR

• Report given in Executive Session

PUBLIC - No public present

Meeting Ended at 8:17 p.m.

AVENEL BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS

Thursday, October 28, 2021 

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 – Next month’s meeting – talk about the Volunteer Stipend. Last week – Queens Gardens (Fire Watch) they have been invoiced for the Overtime.

JOHN M. MITCH, 1^ST VICE PRESIDENT

1. Hydrants. No Report

2. Insurance (Comprehensive, Health, Life, etc.). Increase in Workers Comp insurance due to the increase in personnel

3. Work Crew

No report.

4. Website.

• Updates being added to website

5. Medical.

• No Report

Other

• Report given in Executive Session

KEITH ADDIE SECRETARY

• There was an issue in 5-1 with the tablet. Wireless Communication came out
• Looking to get another docking station in 5-2  

BRUCE MIZAK, 2^ND VICE PRESIDENT

• 5-2-5 Valve has been ordered
• Pump and Hose Test coming up in November
• Downsizing our fleet. Would like to sell 5-3 as it is rarely used.

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 off for the winter
  • Snow Removal.
    • No report.
• Radio Room Upgrades.
• No update.

Other.  –

• Coming to fix the dryer tomorrow
• 105 Avenel St. steps

      4.   Communications / Correspondence.

SPILLAR, FIRE OFFICIAL (Excused) Report read by Comm. Manente

• Fire Prevention Week and open House went well. Visited each classroom one by one for a Fire Safety Talk.
• Will be using some more of my itemized line item to purchase low stocked supplies once October bills are processed and I can see what I have left.
• I will submit bills to WTJBOFC for their annual Reimbursement of Fire Prevention Monies.
• Received $1,309.00 Fire Zone Reimbursement – Township of Woodbridge
• Will be attending the League of Municipalities 11/15 -011/18
• Queens Gardens Firewatch completed. In hands of the Township and Property owner. Awaiting reimbursement.
• Several on – line classes taken and scheduled for CEU’s
• Christmas Tree will be put up on Nov. 8, being lit on Nov. 28^th
• Juvenile Fire Setter
• Map Books/Hydrants – Chris
• Pre – plans – Danny
• Solar Panels – Frank

AYMAN ELBAYAR, FIRE CHIEF 2021

• Calls for Sept. and October.
• 4 recalls between 9/24-10/28
• Gas Meter is expired in Chief’s car
• Thermal Image Camera
• Flag for 5-2-5 approximate cost $625.00
• Second Live Burn 10/13 and Second Extrication Drill 10/27
• Received a Proclamation for the Woodbine Ave. Fire
• Probationary Firefighter – gear is too big
• Received James Karlbon resignation letter October 31, 2021
• Some of the Gear on the racks are outdated
• CPR refresher course
• Thanked the Board for the shirts
• Nov. 17^th drill will be cancelled
• Nov. 2^nd Pump Test
• Nov. 11^th Hose Test

FIREFIGHTER, MATT MIZAK

• Port Reading and Woodbridge dropped gear off to be washed. Our washed destroyed one set of Port Reading’s gear. Need to replace the liner.
• Look into getting heated drying racks to dry the gear. Comm. Addie will get information about a walk-in dryer.
• Older gear can be sent out to get re certified and inspected.

DAVID EIDSON, BUSINESS ADMINISTATOR

• Camera’s have been adjusted on the building
• Report given in Executive Session

PUBLIC - No public present

Meeting Ended at 6:40 p.m.

AVENEL BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS

Thursday, September 23, 2021 

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).

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• Map Books.

• See F.O. report.

• Personnel Appointment

            Other –

JOHN M. MITCH, 1^ST VICE PRESIDENT (Excused) Report given by Comm. Manente

1. Hydrants. No Report

2. Insurance (Comprehensive, Health, Life, etc.). Increase in Workers Comp insurance due to the increase in personnel

3. Work Crew.

• No report.

4. Website.

• Updates being added to website

5. Medical.

• No Report

Other

• Received a check from the Township Parking Utility
• Increase in rent by 2% for 105 Avenel Street

KEITH ADDIE SECRETARY

•  Fire Official’s radio has been repaired

BRUCE MIZAK, 2^ND VICE PRESIDENT

• Contacted the Boat company. Will have to bring the boat down to Cape May to be repaired.

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.  

• Roof update

      4.   Communications / Correspondence.

SPILLAR, FIRE OFFICIAL

• Discussed with Principals Fire Prevention. No assemblies this year. Will visit individual classrooms to discuss. Fire Drill and apparatus tour will go as normal.
• Open House is on. Masks will be optional.
• 5-3-7 and 5-3-8 have numerous all virtual CEU classes scheduled for the fall.
• Map Books – Chris
• Pre – Plans – Danny
• Solar Panels – Frank

AYMAN ELBAYAR, FIRE CHIEF 2021

• Calls for the month
• Holiday motorcade

FIREFIGHTER, MATT MIZAK

• Social Media posts
• Need to update EMS Bags
•  

DAVID EIDSON, BUSINESS ADMINISTATOR

• Edmund’s program will be going Live in October
• Need to purchase a desk top document scanner (will get a price)

PUBLIC - No public present

Meeting Ended at 8:00 p.m.

AVENEL BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS

Thursday, August 26, 2021 

AGENDA MEETING 6:00 P.M.

DEAN C. MANENTE, BOARD PRESIDENT (Excused)

• Personnel

• 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.).

• Life Insurance cost has increased slightly  

3. Work Crew.

• No report.

4. Website.

• Updates being added to website

5. Medical.

• No Report

Other

• Everyone has been registered for the League of Municipalities

KEITH ADDIE SECRETARY (excused)

• No report

BRUCE MIZAK, 2^ND VICE PRESIDENT

• Boat – front tie down (metal cleat) is pulling away from the boat
• Absolute is backed up with work. Truck still needs to be scheduled  
• Van failed inspection for emissions
• Inspector Neroda’s car should be replaced. There is 88,000 miles on the car

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.  –

• Ordered two reels for Engine’s
• Met with the architect and roofing company. Expressed concerns and how we were not happy.
• The siren has been removed from the property, took it back to their work yard.
• We will not be releasing 2^nd payment yet, because there are still repairs to be made
• Architect is writing a letter putting the roofing company on notice

      4.   Communications / Correspondence.

CORY SPILLAR, FIRE OFFICIAL

• Received $34,773.72 3^rd quarter LEA reimbursement
• Received $25,785.84 4^th quarter LEA reimbursement
• Anticipated 2021 Revenue $118,965.66
• Fire Drills are set at the schools
• Fire Prevention week will be a full go, confirmed by Superintendent
• Construction update
  1. Developmental Center completely knocked down. Site work to begin for warehouse
  2. 2 Paddock St. PQ has been demolished and site work for new freezer warehouse to begin shortly
  3. Pizza Time vacated; leased to be a new restaurant
  4. 1040 & 1050 Rt. 1 (old Big Top both have CO’s)

• Bureau coverage set with Shift Inspectors and Mutual Aid during Convention
• Juvenile Fire Setter – Chris
• Map Books – Chris will look to get an update from MWC on all of the hydrant relocations that have occurred for new mains and meters
• Pre – Plans – Danny
• Solar Panels – Frank

AYMAN ELBAYAR, FIRE CHIEF 2021

• Calls for July
• There was a 3 man recall on July 29
• The Exempt picnic went very well
• 9-11 memorial September 10^th at Woodbridge High School
• Firefighters Convention in Wildwood in September. Dual response with Colonia for Thursday, Friday and Saturday
• Run card will change. Added a piece of apparatus for a down wire.
• Sent out an email to all Officers Re: firefighters not wearing all turnout gear on calls.
• Dual Response protocols - calls for Mutual Aid assignment
• Fire Academy – two firefighters have been enrolled for Fire I, starting in September. One is resigning. Would like to sign up another firefighter in their place. Will reach out to the Fire Academy to make that change
• Rob Snowfield has informed up that the owner of Nora’s will be coming home from the hospital. Would like to request an engine for a drive by to welcome him home.
• Asst. Chief Frank Strain pager not working. Greg gave him a new battery. Said it still was not working.

FIREFIGHTER, MATT MIZAK

• Requests have been coming in for patches. We are no longer distributing patches out to the public
• Will continue to send posts to Comm. Addie and Comm. Mitch for approval before posting to Social Media

DAVID EIDSON, BUSINESS ADMINISTATOR

• Career Firefighter applications will be printed in a booklet form going forward.
• Made some changes to the Volunteer applications
• Drug & Alcohol Policy is almost completed
• Camera repairs to be done after the roof is completed
• Firefighter Fritz and his new baby doing well
• Captain Adam Karlin and Firefighter Tom Karlin will have a bereavement day September 23, 2021
• Will be ordering more Station Wear (2 additional shirts and pants)

PUBLIC - No public present

Meeting Ended at 7:27p.m.