AVENEL BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS

Thursday, June 24, 2021 

AGENDA MEETING 6:00 P.M.

 

 

DEAN C. MANENTE, BOARD PRESIDENT

 

• 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 –

 

NO REPORT

 

JOHN M. MITCH, 1^ST VICE PRESIDENT

 

1. Hydrants. No Report

 

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

 

• No Report

 

3. Work Crew.

 

• No report.

 

4. Website.

 

• Updates being added to website

 

5. Medical.

 

• No Report

 

Other

• No Report

 

 

KEITH ADDIE SECRETARY

 

• Radios are going out to be programmed on June 28^th

 

BRUCE MIZAK, 2^ND VICE PRESIDENT

• Flow Tests have been done on Air Packs
• Ladder Testing – Tentative July 11^th
• PM’s continuing. 5-1 is out now
• Problems with valve stems on 5-2-5
• Turn Out gear – will not be in until the end of August

 

GREGORY CZOCH, TREASURER

 

• Buildings and Grounds.

 

• Fire Alarm System.
  •  

• Sprinkler System.
  •  
  • Keyless entry system.
    • No report.
  • Security Camera system.
    • No report.
  • Lawn Maintenance.
    • Summer maintenance will be done
  • Snow Removal.
    • No report.

 

• Radio Room Upgrades.

 

• No update.

 

Other.  – Roof replacement has been delayed due to locating material.

 

• First floor urinal was leaking. Dunnigan came out to repair
• Air & gas came out
• Complete Security Systems – Replaced Verizon router with AT&T router
• Electrical Reels – not in yet

 

      4.   Communications / Correspondence.

 

CORY SPILLAR, FIRE OFFICIAL

• Imminent Hazard issued; Enterprise 1245 St. Georges Ave. failure to maintain a working fire alarm system after 18 day reinspection.
• 5-3-7 passed on – line training – Retrofit 2 sessions
• Knox Key status (note – Board and Bureau agreed to limit keys to as minimal as possible in 2014 after 2013 Chief lost key and we hired more inspectors and keys were removed to give them.
• 5-3-7 out of town on vacation 7/13 – 7/20
• 5-3-8 out of town on vacation 7/21 – 7/24
• Juvenile Fire Setter update – Chris
• Map Books – Chris
• Pre – Plans – Danny
• Solar Panels – Frank

 

AYMAN ELBAYAR, FIRE CHIEF 2021

• Fire Calls for May
• Elizabeth Town Gas Drill was given. Some members attended
• Boat Drill @ Oros Park. A few concerns.
• Working on getting Prieto and Galvez enrolled in FF1. Middletown Fire Academy might have openings for July 1 – Nov. 3.
• Colonia dual response – had some questions about how they are getting dispatched
• Have some concerns over the wording on Avenel FD Facebook page

 

FIREFIGHTER, MATT MIZAK

• Addressed the Facebook concerns
• Comm. Mitch said all FB posts will be temporarily suspended until Comm. Addie can address the issue

 

DAVID EIDSON, BUSINESS ADMINISTATOR

• No report

 

PUBLIC - No public present

 

Meeting Ended at  6:42 p.m.

AVENEL BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS

Thursday, May 27, 2021 

AGENDA MEETING 6:00 P.M.

 

DEAN C. MANENTE, BOARD PRESIDENT

 

• 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

• No report

 

            Other – Report given in Executive Session  

 

JOHN M. MITCH, 1^ST VICE PRESIDENT

 

1. Hydrants.

 

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

 

• No Report

 

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

 

• Radios will be distributed next week
• New radios still need to be programmed

 

BRUCE MIZAK, 2^ND VICE PRESIDENT

 

• Report given in Executive Session

 

 

GREGORY CZOCH, TREASURER

 

• Buildings and Grounds.

 

• Fire Alarm System.
  •  

• Sprinkler System.
  • Sprinklers have been turned on
  • Keyless entry system.
    • No report.
  • Security Camera system.
    • No report.
  • Lawn Maintenance.
    • No report
  • Snow Removal.
    • No report.

 

• Radio Room Upgrades.

 

• No update.

 

Other.

 

      4.   Communications / Correspondence.

 

 

CORY SPILLAR, FIRE OFFICIAL

• Received $2,213.50 Fire Zone Reimbursement – Township of Woodbridge November/December 2020
• 5-3-7 received new Fire Official & Fire Investigator certifications from the Division. Good through 10-31-2021
• 5-3-7 attended and passed Code Update – Online Training
• Map Books/Hydrants – nothing to report
• Pre – Planning – Nothing to report
• Solar Panels – Nothing to report

 

 

AYMAN ELBAYAR, FIRE CHIEF 2021

 

• Calls for the month
• Cancelled live burn training last month, it has been rescheduled
• New member resigned, still needs to return badge
• Two Officers have been qualified on 5-2
• Williams interested in driver training (will get him started)
• Township Officers meeting. Talked about running an I200 class
• Next drill is in June.
• Prieto and Galvez interested in Fire I. Middlesex Fire Academy is backed up. Somerset Academy is also backed up.
• Chief will be out of town June 9 – 16, Chief’s car will go to Asst. Chief Strain
• Member has missed live burn and hardly made any calls
• Inquired about new Radios being put in service
• Had concerns regarding Mutual Aid

 

DAVID EIDSON, BUSINESS ADMINISTATOR

• Report given in Executive Session

 

PUBLIC - No public present

 

Meeting Ended at 6:35 p.m.

AVENEL BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS

Thursday, May 27, 2021 

AGENDA MEETING 6:00 P.M.

 

DEAN C. MANENTE, BOARD PRESIDENT

 

• 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

• No report

 

            Other – Report given in Executive Session  

 

 

JOHN M. MITCH, 1^ST VICE PRESIDENT

 

1. Hydrants.

 

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

 

• No Report

 

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

• Radios will be distributed next week
• New radios still need to be programmed

 

 

BRUCE MIZAK, 2^ND VICE PRESIDENT

 

• Report given in Executive Session

 

 

GREGORY CZOCH, TREASURER

 

• Buildings and Grounds.

 

• Fire Alarm System.
  •  

• Sprinkler System.
  • Sprinklers have been turned on
  • Keyless entry system.
    • No report.
  • Security Camera system.
    • No report.
  • Lawn Maintenance.
    • No report
  • Snow Removal.
    • No report.

 

• Radio Room Upgrades.

 

• No update.

 

Other.

 

      4.   Communications / Correspondence.

 

 

CORY SPILLAR, FIRE OFFICIAL

• Received $2,213.50 Fire Zone Reimbursement – Township of Woodbridge November/December 2020
• 5-3-7 received new Fire Official & Fire Investigator certifications from the Division. Good through 10-31-2021
• 5-3-7 attended and passed Code Update – Online Training
• Map Books/Hydrants – nothing to report
• Pre – Planning – Nothing to report
• Solar Panels – Nothing to report

 

 

AYMAN ELBAYAR, FIRE CHIEF 2021

 

• Calls for the month
• Cancelled live burn training last month, it has been rescheduled
• New member resigned, still needs to return badge
• Two Officers have been qualified on 5-2
• Williams interested in driver training (will get him started)
• Township Officers meeting. Talked about running an I200 class
• Next drill is in June.
• Prieto and Galvez interested in Fire I. Middlesex Fire Academy is backed up. Somerset Academy is also backed up.
• Chief will be out of town June 9 – 16, Chief’s car will go to Asst. Chief Strain
• Member has missed live burn and hardly made any calls
• Inquired about new Radios being put in service
• Had concerns regarding Mutual Aid

 

DAVID EIDSON, BUSINESS ADMINISTATOR

• Report given in Executive Session

 

 

PUBLIC - No public present

 

 

Meeting Ended at 6:35 p.m.

AVENEL BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS

Thursday, March 25, 2021 

 

AGENDA MEETING 6:00 P.M.

 

DEAN C. MANENTE, BOARD PRESIDENT

 

• 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

• No report

 

            Other –

 

 

JOHN M. MITCH, 1^ST VICE PRESIDENT

 

 

1. Hydrants.

 

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

 

• Workers Comp policy came in for 2021

 

 

3. Work Crew.

 

• No report.

 

4. Website.

 

• Updates being added to website

 

5. Medical.

 

• No report

 

Other

•  
•  
•  

 

 

KEITH ADDIE SECRETARY

 

• One radio has been programmed
• Would like to order an additional 5 radios
• 4 radios will go into the Radio Room and one going to the Chief

 

 

BRUCE MIZAK, 2^ND VICE PRESIDENT

 

• Van had to be towed from District 1
• Frank called about the pump panel on 5-4 ( will most likely need to be replaced)
• Have pieces to fix the bracket on the ladder

 

 

GREGORY CZOCH, TREASURER

 

• Buildings and Grounds.

 

• Fire Alarm System.
  •  

• Sprinkler System.
  • Sprinklers will be turned on the second week of April
  • Keyless entry system.
    • No report.
  • Security Camera system.
    • No report.
  • Lawn Maintenance.
    • No report
  • Snow Removal.
    • No report.

 

• Radio Room Upgrades.

 

• No update.

 

Other.

• Washing machine has been fixed
• Roof is going out to bid on April 15^th and will be due back on April 20^th. Will take 60 days from start to finish from acceptance of the bid.
• Parking lot – spoke to company about having paved.

 

      4.   Communications / Correspondence.

 

 

CORY SPILLAR, FIRE OFFICIAL

• 5-3-8 Neroda attended and passed 3 hour tested training – Fire Flow Analysis
• Amazon – 301 Blair Rd. shut down 4/5/2021 from 0700 – 2300 hours for preventative work on electrical machines. No power or generator. Will approve lack of protection systems and will be required to conduct fire watch with members of Fire Prevention Bureau and Fire Department.
• Entire Mobile Home complex is now designated a Fire Lane, throughout all inner and outer roadways. New solid striping and language on ground makes it clear, where to and not to park. Receiving numerous complaints about vehicles parking in the middle of road before fire zone designation. Should make apparatus maneuvering easier.
• Responded to Ford District # 7 for mutual aid, at WPD request. Issued Imminent Hazard to Fire 7 Ice – 85 Lafayette Rd.; Dangerous toxic fumes inside structure. Occupancy issues.
• Hydrants/Map Books – Chris will look to do an update in the next few weeks.
• Pre – Planning – Progress
• Solar Panels – Permits still coming in, numerous inspections conducted.
• Juvenile Fire Setter Program – None

 

 

 

AYMAN ELBAYAR, FIRE CHIEF 2021

 

 

• Calls for the month
• Chief and Dan Mizak took a class on extrication when wheelchairs are involved
• FIT tests have been completed. Wisol’s leave of absence is up.
• Easter Bunny parade will be Saturday, March 27, 2021 (8 guys have signed up)

 

DAVID EIDSON, BUSINESS ADMINISTATOR

• Edmunds Program – received proposal $10,000.00 start up cost. Operating cost about $4200.00 annually.  Will budget for this in next years budget
• Shipped 2 tablets to Pete Tom to be updated. One was completed and sent back.

 

PUBLIC - No public present

 

 

Meeting Ended at 6:37 p.m.