August 14, 2013 Colonia Board of Fire Commissioners Agenda Meeting

August 14, 2013 Colonia Board of Fire Commissioners Agenda Meeting

The agenda meeting of the Colonia Board of Fire Commissioners took place at the Colonia Firehouse on August 14, 2013. The meeting was called to order by Board President Ray Hughes followed by a moment of silence for departed members.

Notice of the meeting was advertised in the Home News Tribune and the Asbury Park Press and at Town Hall.

Commissioners present: Ray Hughes, Bill Higgins, Sr., Bill Higgins, Jr., Jim Souza Eddie Sheehan

Correspondence, Commissioner Sheehan

Received a nice letter from the police department on our assistance to them for this year’s boot camp that was held at the high school.

Buildings and Grounds, Commissioner Higgins, Sr.

 

Had to change some bulbs that burned out in the hallway.

Water and Hydrants, Commissioner Higgins, Jr.

                              

Progress

Insurance, Commissioner Hughes, Jr.

Progress

Alarms and Radios, Commissioner Higgins, Jr.

At the regular meeting we will discuss the radio room.

Personnel, Commissioner Souza, Jr.

Progress

Trucks and Equipment, Commissioner Sheehan

Had a couple of adjustments. 12-35 had a problem with the break line. Also had a gas situation with one of the vehicles being filled with the wrong gas which was corrected.

Commissioner Sheehan had a lengthy conversation with West Lake Auto in reference to the bill for the tow from RA to their place which is only four blocks away.

Commissioner Higgins, Sr. and Commissioner Sheehan put Pine Top down as a secondary unit where they can take the cars and ambulances there if they choose so they will probably be giving them some of the work.

Purchasing, Commissioner Hughes

Helmets are on order and sets of shield to match it.

Only two guys went up to get boots so far which they got already. The other guys who are supposed to get them have not gone yet.

Old Business

Commissioner Souza gave an update on the outside sign. Need to decide if they want to go with bigger sign or the smaller one.

New Business

The gutters at the first aid squad need to be cleaned out and they were looking to see if we could send a truck there to blow them out.

Motion to adjourn meeting was made by Commissioner Sheehan and seconded by Commissioner Higgins, Jr. Motion passed by a unanimous vote.

 August 2013 Treasurers Report