November 3, 2015 Colonia Board of Fire Commissioners Regular Meeting

November 3, 2015 Colonia Board of Fire Commissioners Regular Meeting

 The regular meeting of the Colonia Board of Fire Commissioners took place at the Colonia Firehouse on November 3, 2015. 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: Ed Sheehan, Bill Higgins, Sr., Bill Higgins, Jr., and Ray Hughes

Excused: Jim Souza

Also present: Chief Stellmach, Firefighter Mackey Firefighter Giardina

Chief Stellmach's Report

The percentages are on your desk.

12-1 not the rescue will respond to calls on the Parkway.

12-3 will be going out on stand bys.

Fire Prevention was just an average turn out. The weather was not great but we need to change it up and do a better job with it.

The guys will need to get the Hep C shot again.

The Chiefs car is being worked on.

Treasurer's Report

(See attached)

A motion to accept treasurer's report was made by Commissioner Sheehan and seconded by Commissioner Higgins, Jr. Motion passed by a unanimous vote.

Buildings and Grounds, Commissioner Higgins, Sr.

We talked about the parking lot being done during the agenda meeting.

Water and Hydrants, Commissioner Higgins, Jr.

Commissioner Hughes will be attending a meeting with the Water Company and the Heritage Building reps regarding fire hydrants. Will advise them to put a new one in and use the existing one as well.

Insurance, Commissioner Hughes

An audit is being done on our workers comp. Trucks and Equipment, Commissioner Sheehan