MINUTES FOR THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
DISTRICT NO. 1
JUNE 14, 2017
The regular meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners was called to order at 7:02 P.M. Secretary Hayes opened the meeting with the announcement required by the Open Public Meetings Act (copy attached) and salute to the flag. There was a moment of silence for fallen soldiers, firefighters, EMS workers, etc.
ROLL CALL: Comm. Charles Dipierro Present
Comm. Raymond Perry Present
Comm. Michael Costello Present
Comm. Vincent DiLieto Present
Comm. Mark Agolia Present
Comm. Perry, seconded by Comm. Agolia, made a motion to approve the minutes from the regular meeting held on May 10, 2017, subject to the same being provided to the public during and subsequent to this meeting.
ROLL CALL: Comm. Dipierro Aye
Comm. Perry Aye
Comm. DiLieto Aye
Comm. Costello Aye
Comm. Agolia Aye
INSURANCE REPORT: Comm. DiLieto stated that there were no new claims filed. He provided everything that Bob had asked for.
Comm. Dipierro asked about insuring the contents of the new building. Comm. DiLieto said that he gave Bob the overall number for the contents to be insured, but he did not give him the contents room by room. A discussion followed.
Comm. Dipierro asked about Avenue K. Chief Pipero stated that next month they will be doing extrication at Avenue K, but so far no one has removed the chains there.
Attorney Youssouf said that he will try again to have the chains removed. A discussion followed.
TREASURER’S REPORT: Comm. Costello read the list of bills to be paid. They were as follows:
Amanda’s Web – $100 A-8
Absolute Fire Protection - $2,267.61; $6,810.21: $2,338.27 0-15
Agri-Tech Turf Maintenance - $169.24 0-8
Alpine Software - $851.76 – annual support 0-7
Auto King Parts & Supplies - $363.06 0-15
American Eagle Flag - $5,350
Cintas Corporation - $258.18; $246.84; Credit $78.10 0-7
Circle Janitorial - $271.20 0-8
Dot Designing - $600 0-17
East Coast Emergency Lighting - $221.50 0-15
eDispatches.com - $2,700 – voice command
Emergency Equipment Sales - $911 0-15
ESI Equipment - $1,855 0-15
Family Practice of Centrastate - $1,230 0-18
Gluck Walrath, LLP - $5,608.44 A-11
Great American Financial Service - $196.41
Grainger - $596.30; $1,632, $129.87 0-8, 04
Charter Equipment - $199.22 0-15
JCPL – $1,252.41 0-8
Monroe Volunteer Fire Co. #1 - $35,815.75 – 2n quarter A-10
Monroe Volunteer Fire Co. #1 – $1,601.41 – reimbursement 0-8
Monroe Volunteer Fire Co. #1 - $21,326.85 - reimbursement
Jack Purvis - $4,956.80 A-11
Middlesex County Fire Academy - $708, $63 A-16
New Jersey American Water - $180.40 A-6
PSE&G - $506.20, $349.93 0-8
Plosia Cohen - $5,022.50, $2,152.50 A-11
PA Turnpike - $6.75 – toll 0-8
Standard Waste - $240 0-8
Verizon Wireless - $807.16 A-7
Witmer Public Safety - $4,626.40, $684, $570 0-4
Joseph Youssouf - $26,115.21 A-11
TOTAL: $141,813.28
FIRE PREVENTION BILLS:
Verizon - $834.32 F-3
ENFORSYS - $267.75; $525 F-3
TOTAL: $1,117.07
Comm. Perry, seconded by Comm. Costello, made a motion to pay the bills read.
ROLL CALL: Comm. Dipierro Aye
Comm. Perry Aye
Comm. DiLieto Aye
Comm. Costello Aye
Comm. Agolia Aye
CHIEF’S REPORT: Chief Pipero was present and gave his report (attached).
Chief Pipero reported that 51-4 and 51-2 had their annual preventative maintenance done. 51-1 is out now for maintenance.
Chief Pipero said that he wanted to thank everyone for their hard work to get the trucks ready for the Memorial Day parade. They looked great.
Chief Pipero said that the First Responder class was completed, and the physicals will be done in May and June. There are more than 60 members now. There are different types of members. A discussion followed.
Chief Pipero stated that he looked to see if he could find something that was comparable to Safety Vision’s quote for the cameras. A discussion followed. Chief Pipero asked if they should put it out to bid. He would be fine with that.
Attorney Youssouf said that they should bid it out. As soon as he is given the specs he will prepare the bid.
Chief Pipero also had the quote from Motorola for 15 pagers. It is a state contract price. Chief Pipero said that he would like to purchase the pagers.
Comm. Perry, seconded by Comm. DiLieto, made a motion to approve the purchase of 15 pagers from Motorola as per the attached quote.
ROLL CALL: Comm. Dipierro Aye
Comm. Perry Aye
Comm. DiLieto Aye
Comm. Costello Aye
Comm. Agolia Aye
PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Todd reported that about 8 Volunteers were at the firehouse when an individual pulled in the parking lot requesting help for his wife who was having a heart attack. They immediately went to her aid and called 911. EMS came and took her to hospital. A discussion followed.
Comm. Dipierro thanked the Volunteers for helping this individual.
Todd stated that the door was not closing right at the old firehouse. Chief Pipero spoke to Jammer Doors and it has to be adjusted.
Todd said that they were thinking of putting a Clothing drop box at the old firehouse. A discussion followed.
Todd stated that there was an accident by the old firehouse and the police asked to see our video for the night of the accident. They did view it and were able to see the individual who hit the sign by the old florist.
There was a discussion on putting a Verizon tower on the old firehouse.
FIRE PREVENTION REPORT: Ernie was present and gave report (attached). Ernie stated that there was an ongoing investigation with the Monroe police department and the Bureau regarding false alarms. A discussion followed.
Ernie stated that the online smoke detector registration has been receiving good reviews.
Ernie said that he prepared Budget projections for the Bureau for manpower that will be needed due to the growth of the District. Ernie stated that at this time the Bureau has sufficient manpower. Other matters to consider concerning the budget are the Utility bills for the new building and training for the Bureau. A discussion followed.
Comm. Dipierro stated that he is concerned about the fire safety in the town, and he is trying to look ahead. We have to keep up with the times. Comm. Dipierro said that they will need additional help. This is something that they have to definitely discuss when they are preparing the budget.
Chief Pipero stated that there are volunteer fire fighters they can ask for assistance. Pat Reardon said that they should pay the volunteers. A discussion followed.
LEGAL REPORT: Attorney Youssouf had a copy of the letter he sent to Tax Exempt Leasing Corporation in which he sent a copy of the Master Lease Purchase Agreement with all required attachments. Attorney Youssouf said that he did not include the Final Acceptance Certificate. This will be held pending the delivery and inspection of the new apparatus. A discussion followed.
Attorney Youssouf read the letter from Freehold Soil, which stated that they granted certification of the soil erosion and sediment control plan for the Firefighting Training Facility at Avenue K. This plan certification is valid for 3 ½ years and is limited to the controls specified in this plan.
Attorney Youssouf stated that he does not know why the Township has not removed the chains at Avenue K. He will send one final letter, and will give them notice that if they do not give us access, we will remove the chains. A discussion followed.
Attorney Youssouf said that he will require an executive session.
ACCOUNTANT’S REPORT: Joe Massoni stated that the monthly financial report was sent to the Board. The second quarterly tax check was received and deposited. The checks for bills to be paid can be mailed out on Friday.
OLD BUSINESS: Comm. DiLieto stated that we now have a new electric supplier, Great Eastern Energy. They beat JCP&L’s rate. We should save at least $4,000 over 2 years. JCP&L will still be involved. A discussion followed.
Attorney Youssouf had a copy of the Resolution adopted at the last meeting authorizing the Chairman and Clerk to execute any and all documents regarding the Lease/Purchase Financing of two new fire apparatus.
NEW BUSINESS: Comm. Dipierro stated that the Board received a letter from Freehold Soil which stated that they issued a partial report of compliance for the new firehouse property. This allows the Board to obtain a certificate of occupancy with temporary stabilities or erosion controls in place and stipulated that permanent vegetation must be established. All areas of exposed soil must be permanently stabilized with seed, mulch and tack prior to the issuance of a final report of compliance.
Comm. Dipierro said that he met with JCP&L to discuss lights to shine on this building. It would light the building up. A discussion followed.
There was a discussion on the HVAC in the building. The mechanical engineer is concerned about putting it in the ceiling. The ceiling has to be dropped. The HVAC will be included in the bid.
Comm. Dipierro stated that they are working on getting the flag pole installed this week out front. We will have an electrician come to try to get the light. We are also going to put a light on the sign.
CORRESPONDENCE: Correspondence received discussed during meeting.
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MEETING OPENED TO PUBLIC: None
Comm. Agolia, seconded by Comm. DiLieto, made a motion to adopt the resolution to go into Executive session to discuss Attorney-Client privileged matters and pending litigation.
ROLL CALL: Comm. Agolia Aye
Comm. Perry Aye
Comm. Dipierro Aye
Comm. DiLieto Aye
Public Meeting adjourned at 8:10 PM
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