2023 April Public Minutes

The meeting of the Avenel Board of Fire Commissioners District #5 took place at the Avenel Firehouse on April 27, 2023, at 7:57 p.m. The meeting was called to order by President Dean Manenete followed by a moment of silence for the departed members.

Commissioners present: Comm. Dean Manente, Comm. Bruce Mizak, Comm. John Mitch, Comm. Keith Addie, Board Clerk Melissa, and Board attorney Eric Lange. Comm. Greg Czoch 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 Mizak seconded by Commissioner Addie to accept the minutes for March’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 Mitch. The total fund balance for the month of March was $1,612,614.59. 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 March were $235,642.14. The motion was made by Commissioner Czoch seconded by Commissioner Mizak to accept all bills and pay bills. A roll call vote was taken with all Commissioners present voting in favor.

Calls for the month of February as reported by 2023 Chief Boelhower

Chiefs Call------------   00

Bomb Scare----------   00

Brush-----------------    01

CO Det----------------    03

Automatic Aid-------   03

Fire Alarm------------    13

Flood------------------   00 

Garbage---------------   01      

Haz-mat--------------     07

Mutual Aid-----------    02

Medi – Vac-----------   00

Misc-------------------   00

MVA------------------    03

Rescue----------------    02

Structure--------------    03

Water Condition------ 01

Wires------------------    03

Vehicle----------------    02

 

Drill--------------------   02

 

Total call- month        46

Total Calls ytd            140

Dept. Manpower         16

Dept. Manpower hr.    231:08

 

 

Old Business:

·         No report

 

 

New Business:

·         Resolution #1 Cancellation Policy of vacation days.

 

 

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

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 8:25 p.m.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Dean Manente, President

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