AVENEL BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS

Thursday, August 23, 2023 

 

AGENDA MEETING 6:00 P.M.

 

 

 

 

DEAN C. MANENTE, BOARD PRESIDENT (Excused)

 

 

·         Fire Prevention Bureau.

 

·         See F.O. report.

 

·         Training.

 

·         No report

 

·         Year End Stipend.

 

·         No report.

 

·         Annual Budget / Workshop Hearing(s).

 

·         No report

 

·         Map Books.

 

·         See F.O. report.

 

·         Personnel Appointment

·          

            Other – NO REPORT

 

 

 

JOHN M. MITCH, 2^nd VICE PRESIDENT

 

 

1. Hydrants. No Report

 

 

 

 

2. Website.

 

3. Medical. -

 

Other –

·         Eagle Scout being recognized for a project submitted for a Gear Drying Fan.

·         P.A. Recovery Services. Will re-visit during the budget meeting

·         Megan Kushpa submitted the grant to purchase new T.I.C.

 

 

 

 

KEITH ADDIE SECRETARY (Excused) Report given by Comm. Mizak

 

·         Radio’s will be programmed next week.

·         Removed old radios in the Ford Expedition.

·         Old radios will be taken out of service.

 

 

 

 

BRUCE MIZAK, 1^st VICE PRESIDENT

 

·         Advertise the sale of Ford Expedition again since receiving no bids.

·         The truck will go for PM in September.

·         5-4 needed new turbo.

·         5-1 still needs ladder racks.

·         The van had a problem with a grounding issue with the fuel pump.

·         Lighting package was installed in the new Bureau vehicles.

 

 

 

GREGORY CZOCH, TREASURER

 

• Buildings and Grounds.

 

·         Fire Alarm System.

·          

·         Sprinkler

 

·         Keyless entry system.

·         No report.

·         Security Camera system.

·         No report.

·         Lawn Maintenance.

·         Snow Removal.

 

Other.  –

 

·         The Vaughn Collaborative Group submitted a estimate for the new bunk room.

·         Had Airtec come out to address a problem with the HVAC. Had to replace a breaker.

·         Air compressor was replaced.

 

      4.   Communications / Correspondence.

 

 

SPILLAR, FIRE OFFICIAL

·         Imminent Hazard at Xperience – 505 Avenel St. Off – hour reinspection. Overtime reimbursed.

·         Imminent Hazard at Cubesmart – 881 St. Georges Ave. Unable to silence system. Off hour reinspection overtime reimbursed.

·         Received $3500 penalty from Advance Auto Parts – failure to abate violations in a timely manner.

·         Chris attended and passed 8 hours of tested training.

·         Tommy passed both County and State tests, will await State certification.

·         Fire Prevention supplies have been ordered and arrived for FPW.

 

BOARD LIASON, CORY SPILLAR

·         No Report

 

 

JAMES BOELHOWER, CHIEF 2023

·         Calls for the month.

·         Auto Aid report

·         Drill scheduled for September 6 at the Fire Academy

·         5-3-1 went for inspection.

·         Wildwood coverage. Consider maintaining 4 man shifts.

·         CAD on 5-3-1 battery not staying charged.

·         Will have 2 new members coming in and they will need radios.

 

PUBLIC –

·         No public

 

A motion was made by Comm. Mizak to close the public section of the meeting. Second by Comm. Mitch.

 

 

 

Meeting Ended at 7:10 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

AVENEL BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS

Thursday, July 27, 2023 

 

AGENDA MEETING 7:00 P.M.

 

 

 

 

DEAN C. MANENTE, BOARD PRESIDENT (Excused)

 

 

·         Fire Prevention Bureau.

 

·         See F.O. report.

 

·         Training.

 

·         No report

 

·         Year End Stipend.

 

·         No report.

 

·         Annual Budget / Workshop Hearing(s).

 

·         No report

 

·         Map Books.

 

·         See F.O. report.

 

·         Personnel Appointment

·          

            Other – Thank you letter to the Mayor for the purchase of new vehicles

                       

 

 

 

JOHN M. MITCH, 2^nd VICE PRESIDENT

 

 

1. Hydrants. No Report

 

 

 

 

2. Website.

 

·          

 

3. Medical. -

 

·          

Other –     Arrow Elevator has increased its monthly maintenance price.

·         Chris Branna had some workers comp issues.

·         Marquee boards have been replaced. Will order more.

·         Workers Comp Audit

 

 

 

KEITH ADDIE SECRETARY (Excused)

 

·         Received 6 mics for the radios. Waiting for yellow mics and radios to come in.

·         Had 5-2-5 headset checked by Wireless Communications.

·         Will take the Expedition out of service eventually.

 

 

 

BRUCE MIZAK, 1^st VICE PRESIDENT

 

·         5-4 has been having some problems.

·         Will bring the boat down to be repaired the weekend of the Wildwood Convention

·         Hose testing – 8/21/2023

·         The van needed new tires.

·         Cory and Chris now have new vehicles.

·         The lighting package will be installed in the new vehicles on August 24^th.

·         5-1 went back out for issues with the night scan.

·         Will be looking into a used vehicle for the Bureau.

 

 

 

GREGORY CZOCH, TREASURER

 

• Buildings and Grounds.

 

·         Fire Alarm System.

·          

·         Sprinkler

 

·         Keyless entry system.

·         No report.

·         Security Camera system.

·         No report.

·         Lawn Maintenance.

·         Snow Removal.

 

Other.  –

 

·         Airtec was here to look at the vents in bunk room.

·         Cascade machine will be looked at this week.

·         The architect will submit a proposal on new dorm.

 

      4.   Communications / Correspondence.

 

 

SPILLAR, FIRE OFFICIAL

·         Imminent Hazard @Xperience – 505 Avenel St. Off hour reinspection overtime reimbursed.

·         Imminent hazard @Cubesmart – 881 St. Georges Ave. Unable to silence system. Off hour reinspection overtime reimbursed.

·         Received $3500 penalty from Advance Auto Parts – failure to abate violations in a timely manner.

·         Chris attended and passed 8 hours tested training.

·         Tommy passed both County and State tests, will await State certification.

·         Fire Prevention Supplies have been ordered and arrived for FPW.

 

BOARD LIASON, CORY SPILLAR

·         No report

 

FRANK STRAIN, ASST. CHIEF 2023

·         Fire Calls for the month

·         Chief’s report

·         Next drill Sept. 6^th. Extrication

·         Structure fire on July 19^th on Rahway Ave. Three firefighters injured, all have since been cleared.

·         Coverage for Wildwood weekend

 

 

CAPT. MIZAK

·         Wildwood coverage

·         5-4 out of service

·         Always providing our truck to hang the flag. Causing wear & tear.

·         Look into putting in a 3 man recall when getting called on a first alarm.

 

PUBLIC –

·         No public

 

A motion was made by Comm. Mitch to close the public section of the meeting. Second by Comm. Mizak.

 

 

 

Meeting Ended at 8:00 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

AVENEL BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS

Thursday, June 22, 2023 

 

AGENDA MEETING 6:00 P.M.

 

 

DEAN C. MANENTE, BOARD PRESIDENT

 

 

·         Fire Prevention Bureau.

 

·         See F.O. report.

 

·         Training.

 

·         No report

 

·         Year End Stipend.

 

·         No report.

 

·         Annual Budget / Workshop Hearing(s).

 

·         No report

 

·         Map Books.

 

·         See F.O. report.

 

·         Personnel Appointment

·          

            Other – Report given in Executive Session

                       

 

JOHN M. MITCH, 2^nd VICE PRESIDENT

 

 

1. Hydrants. No Report

 

 

2. Website.

 

·          

3. Medical. 

·          

·       

Other – Report given in Executive Session.

 

 

 

KEITH ADDIE SECRETARY

 

·         Received a quote for seven new tablets with accessories for $35,000.00. Most likely to budget for next year.

 

 

BRUCE MIZAK, 1^st VICE PRESIDENT

 

·         PM’s have started on 5-1 and 5-4

·         Two new Fire Prevention vehicles have arrived.

·         The van had 2 new tires put on and an alignment.

·         Ladder testing has been completed.

 

 

 

GREGORY CZOCH, TREASURER

 

• Buildings and Grounds.

 

·         Fire Alarm System.

·          

·         Sprinkler

 

·         Keyless entry system.

·         No report.

·         Security Camera system.

·         No report.

·         Lawn Maintenance.

·         Snow Removal.

 

Other.  –

 

·         Bunting was hung up on the front of the firehouse.

·         Beds for the new dorms have arrived.

·         The dorm has been painted.

·         HVAC maintenance done at 105 Avenel St.

 

      4.   Communications / Correspondence.

 

 

SPILLAR, FIRE OFFICIAL (excused)

No report

 

 

BOARD LIASON, CORY SPILLAR (excused)

 No Report

 

 

 

JAMES BOELHOWER, CHIEF 2023

·         Calls for the month.

·         Firefighter Hozer has returned.

·         Sent Truck 5 to Woodbridge for Flag Day.

·         Would like to purchase a flag however it is still on backorder.

·         Auto Aid & Mutual Aid

 

PUBLIC –

·         No public

 

A motion was made by Comm. Mizak to close the public section of the meeting. Second by Comm. Mitch.

 

 

 

Meeting Ended at 6:18 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

AVENEL BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS

Thursday, May 25, 2023 

 

AGENDA MEETING 6:00 P.M.

 

 

DEAN C. MANENTE, BOARD PRESIDENT

 

 

·         Fire Prevention Bureau.

 

·         See F.O. report.

 

·         Training.

 

·         No report

 

·         Year End Stipend.

 

·         No report.

 

·         Annual Budget / Workshop Hearing(s).

 

·         No report

 

·         Map Books.

 

·         See F.O. report.

 

·         Personnel Appointment

·          

            Other – Report given in Executive Session

                       

 

JOHN M. MITCH, 2^nd VICE PRESIDENT

 

 

1. Hydrants. No Report

 

 

2. Website.

 

·   

3. Medical. -

 

·        

KEITH ADDIE SECRETARY

 

·         Will be purchasing new radios.

 

 

BRUCE MIZAK, 1^st VICE PRESIDENT

 

·          PM’s Being completed.

·         Will schedule hose testing.

·         5-3-1 driver side headlight being replaced.

 

 

 

GREGORY CZOCH, TREASURER

 

• Buildings and Grounds.

 

·         Fire Alarm System.

·          

·         Sprinkler

 

·         Keyless entry system.

·         No report.

·         Security Camera system.

·         No report.

·         Lawn Maintenance.

·          

·         Snow Removal.

·         No report.

 

Other.  –

 

·         Sprinklers have been turned on.

·         Stairs have been completed.

·          

·          

 

      4.   Communications / Correspondence.

 

 

SPILLAR, FIRE OFFICIAL

·         Received $1578.50 Fire Zone Reimbursement – Township of Woodbridge January – February 2023

·         Received $333.34 from WTJBOFC for 2022 FPW supplies

·         Received $500 penalty from Slider Up – 1331 St. Georges Ave. Failure to maintain central station monitoring. Continuing nature violation.

·         Received $750 penalty, reduced from $1500, from Metroliner Express – Ralph Mocci. Failure to maintain Fire Alarm System

·         5-3-7 and 5-3-8 attended mandatory training at Academy for new RIMS inspection system.

·         5-3-8 attended tested training 8 hours – Fire Fatality Investigations.

 

BOARD LIASON, CORY SPILLAR

·         IT needs to install 2 new hard drives on the computer system to increase storage space. Cost per drive is $225.

·         We have no additional spare tablet batteries. Need to get through to as least next year. Each additional battery is $200.

·         Ordering new career department patches. The short sleeve golf shirts have gone through the supply. Thirteen shirts are being done now, other 13 will be don’t when the patches come in.

·         Meeting with Travelers insurance on 6/6 for annual risk assessment meeting and walk through.

 

JAMES BOELHOWER, CHIEF 2023

·         Calls for the month of April.

·         May’s drills have been conducted.

·         June drills have been scheduled.

·         FreezPak

·         Driver training

·         Received FF Moreno’s FF1 & FF2 certifications.

·         Auto Aid

·          

PUBLIC –

·         No public

 

A motion was made by Comm. Mitch to close the public section of the meeting. Second by Comm. Mizak

 

 

Meeting Ended at 7:30 p.m.