2023 September Public Minutes
The meeting of the Avenel Board of Fire Commissioners District #5 took place at the Avenel Firehouse on September 28, 2023, at 8:32 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. Greg Czoch, Comm. Keith Addie, Board Clerk Melissa Addie, and Board attorney Eric Lange.
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 Czoch seconded by Commissioner Mizak to accept the minutes for August’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 Czoch. The total fund balance for the month of August was $___________. Motion was made by Commissioner Mizak, seconded by Commissioner Addie to accept the Treasurers’ Report. A roll call vote was taken with all Commissioners present voting in favor.
Communications:
· Received a thank you letter from Mateo Bittenger.
Bills:
The total bills for the month of September were $182,964.73. The motion was made by Commissioner Mizak seconded by Commissioner Czoch 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 August as reported by 2023 Chief Boelhower
Chiefs Call------------ 00
Bomb Scare---------- 00
Brush----------------- 02
CO Det---------------- 06
Automatic Aid------- 02
Fire Alarm------------ 12
Flood------------------ 00
Garbage--------------- 02
Haz-mat-------------- 09
Mutual Aid----------- 00
Medi – Vac----------- 00
Misc------------------- 01
MVA------------------ 06
Rescue---------------- 02
Structure-------------- 05
Water Condition------ 01
Wires------------------ 02
Vehicle---------------- 02
Drill-------------------- 00
Total call- month 50
Total Calls ytd 436
Dept. Manpower 16
Dept. Manpower hr. 140:16
Old Business:
· No bids for Fire Prevention vehicle.
New Business:
· Donating the old Fire Prevention vehicle to the Fire Academy.
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 Czoch.
Good and Welfare: No report
Commissioner Mitch made a motion to adjourn the meeting seconded by Commissioner Mizak. The meeting was adjourned at 8:39 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Dean Manente, President