March 6, 2019 Colonia Board of Fire Commissioners Regular Meeting

March 6, 2019 Colonia Board of Fire Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Regular meeting of the Colonia Board of Fire Commissioners took place at the Colonia Firehouse on March 6, 7:36 pm. 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: Joe Fugaro Bill Stellmach, Ed Sheehan, Bill Higgins, Ray Hughes

Chief’s Report

Chief was not present for the meeting. He left and agenda with the Commissioners. It was stated that if the Chief is not at meeting he needs to have an officer here to represent him. Chief needs to be accountable.

Treasurer’s Report

See attached. All bill lists will be on hand at Firehouse.

Motion was made and seconded to accept report. Motion passed.

Building and Grounds, Commissioner Higgins, Jr.

Progress

Water and Hydrants, Commissioner Stellmach

Progress

Insurance, Commissioner Hughes

Progress

Alarms/Radios, Commissioner Stellmach

The Township is redoing the radio system going from one tower to two towers. They are looking to get everyone on board with new radios.

Motion was made and seconded to replace radios. Motion passed.

Personnel, Commissioner Fugaro

Progress

Trucks/Equipment, Commissioner Sheehan

12-21 – Committee reviewed everything and looking to purchase in April.

Purchasing, Commissioner Hughes

Officers have a list of what they want for the boat. Commissioners need a list of who will go to the training.

Old Business

Progress

New Business

A motion was made to buy new dryer for the gear. Motion was passed.

Firefighter Giardina gave update on grants.

The following resolutions were voted and passed at the meeting.

Resolution #1901 Adoption of Cash Management Plan – Provident, Columbia and Rahway Savings

Resolution #1902 Authorizing Appointment of Accountant for the 2019-2020 year – Edward Mullen

Resolution #1903 Authorizing the Award of a Non Fair and Open Contract for Accounting Services – Edward Mullen

Resolution 1904 Authorizing Appointment of Auditor for the 2019-2020 year – Edward Mullen

Resolution #1905 Authorizing the Award of a Non Fair and Open Contract for Auditing Services – Edward Mullen

Resolution #1906 Authorizing Appointing of Attorney for the 2019-2020 year – Richard Braslow

Resolution #1907 Authorizing the Award of a Non Fair and Open Contract for Legal Services – Richard Braslow

Resolution #1908 Authorizing the Regular Meeting Schedule for the 2019-2020 year – Schedule attached

Resolution #1909 Designation of Official Newspapers for Publications for the 2019-2020 Year – Home News and Tribune

Resolution #1910 Authorizing Approval and Payment of Claims

Resolution #1911 Designating Surety Bonding for Commissioners

Motion was made by Commissioner Stellmach and seconded by Commissioner Sheehan to adjourn meeting. Motion passed.