2023 November Public Minutes

The meeting of the Avenel Board of Fire Commissioners District #5 took place at the Avenel Firehouse on November 16, 2023, at 6:42 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Vice President Bruce Mizak followed by a moment of silence for the departed members.

Commissioners present: Comm. Bruce Mizak, Comm. John Mitch, Comm. Greg Czoch, Clerk Melissa Addie, and Board attorney Eric Lange. Comm. Dean Manenete and Comm. Keith Addie were 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 Mitch seconded by Commissioner Czoch to accept the minutes for October’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 November was $1,116,669.59. Motion was made by Commissioner Mitch, seconded by Commissioner Mizak to accept the Treasurers’ Report.  A roll call vote was taken with all Commissioners present voting in favor.

Communications:

·          

Bills:

The total bills for the month of November were $107,824.42. The motion was made by Commissioner Mitch 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 October as reported by 2023 Chief Boelhower

Chiefs Call------------   00

Bomb Scare----------   00

Brush-----------------    04

CO Det----------------    03

Automatic Aid-------   08

Fire Alarm------------    16

Flood------------------   00 

Garbage---------------   03      

Haz-mat--------------     04

Mutual Aid-----------    01

Medi – Vac-----------   00

Misc-------------------   02

MVA------------------    08

Rescue----------------    00

Structure--------------    02

Water Condition------ 00

Wires------------------    04

Vehicle----------------    04

 

Drill--------------------   01

 

Total call- month        59

Total Calls ytd            578

Dept. Manpower         18

Dept. Manpower hr.    143:04

 

Old Business:

·         Corrective Action Plan has been received and kept on file with the Clerk of the Board.

 

New Business:

·         Reso #1 Set forth Board Salaries

·         Reso #2 Approve 2024 Budget

·         Reso #3 Levy Cap Referendum

 

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

Public:

·         None

 

Commissioner Mizak 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 7:02 p.m.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Dean Manente, President