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March 9, 2016

Town Hall 1766 Union Avenue, 2nd Floor Hazlet, NJ 07730

The MEETING was opened by Chairman Sheldrick at 7:30 PM at the Town Hall, 1766 Union Avenue, Hazlet, NJ 07730. Chairman Sheldrick led the PLEDGE TO THE FLAG, followed by a MOMENT OF SILENCE. Chairman Sheldrick read the following STATEMENT:

In compliance with the OPEN PUBLIC MEETING ACT of the State of New Jersey, adequate notice of this meeting was provided in the following manner: On March 12, 2015 advance written notice of this meeting was posted at Town Hall, 1766 Union Avenue, Hazlet, NJ; On March 12, 2015 advance written notice of this meeting was sent to the Newark Star Ledger and the Asbury Park Press; and On March 12, 2015 copies of the advance written notice was mailed to all persons who requested and paid for such notice.

I direct the Fire District Clerk to enter into the minutes this announcement and the advance written notice of this meeting.

Chairman Sheldrick called for a ROLL CALL: Commissioner Preston - PRESENT Commissioner Bauman - ABSENT Commissioner Parleman - PRESENT Commissioner Acevedo - PRESENT Commissioner Sheldrick - PRESENT

Rich Braslow - PRESENT Frank Oliva, Jr., Secretary - PRESENT Michelle Powers, QPA - PRESENT Also Present: Frank Wood - Township Chief Joseph Schroeck - 1st Assistant Chief Chris Oliva - 2nd Assistant Chief

Chairman Sheldrick pointed out EMERGENCY EXITS AND NO SMOKING IS PERMITTED, as this is a public meeting.

A MOTION to APPROVE the WORKSHOP and REGULAR MINUTES of the February 10, 2016 MEETING was offered by Commissioner Acevedo and seconded by Commissioner Sheldrick. ROLL CALL VOTE: Commissioner Acevedo - YES Commissioner Preston - YES Commissioner Sheldrick - YES Commissioner Parleman - ABSTAIN

CORRESPONDENCE  Flyer for Sayreville Fire Department 100th Anniversary Parade on 6/25/2016 at 12:30pm.  Flyer for Morganville Independent Fire Company 100th Anniversary Ad Journal to be submitted by 4/10/2016 OLD BUSINESS  Comm. Acevedo handed the plates and stickers for the boat and trailer. The stickers must be replaced every year. Comm. Acevedo mentioned that any item purchased (boat, trailer, etc.) over 12 feet will be charged a Title fee.  Mileage report from WKFC and NCVFC were given to Michelle, HFC will follow up with their report.  Comm. Preston said the CAD system is working. There is a problem with the WKFC computer.

FINANCIAL REPORT Commissioner Preston submitted the ATTACHED FINANCIAL REPORTS indicating account balances. Commissioner Acevedo MOVED THE TREASURER’S REPORT BE APPROVED. Commissioner Parleman seconded the motion. ROLL CALL VOTE: All voted in favor, Commissioner Preston abstained.

Commissioner Preston presented the ATTACHED LIST of OPERATING ACCOUNT and FIRE BUREAU BILLS TO BE PAID. Commissioner Acevedo moved the OPERATING BILLS and FIRE BUREAU BILLS BE PAID. Commissioner Parleman seconded the motion. All voted in Favor.

FIRE OFFICIAL  Tom Horner introduced the new Fire Inspector Paul Murphy.  Fire Official tablet needs to be updated.  County Poster contestants presented their posters and the winners were picked.  Branch Brook (Namco) is coming back to its location on Hwy 36 under the parent name NAMCO.  Noted that there was an issue at the Islamic school with the alarm system. All has been resolved.

REQUISITIONS WKFC submitted to Michelle and were approved. Comm. Acevedo received via email a delinquent bill for EDispatch from 2015. This must be paid along with any bills for 2016.

CHIEFS

Township Chief Frank Wood  Mileage report is submitted.  Fit test and BBP are done, with 2 people that still need it.  For the Boards information, Tom Hesse is still out.  Chief Wood asked Michelle if she can forward the info for the Hose, Pump and Ladder testing.

1st Assistant Chief Joseph Schroeck  Mileage report is submitted.  Fit test and BBP are done.  2 insurance forms given to Michelle to be filed.

2nd Assistant Chief Chris Oliva  1 Insurance form given to Michelle to be filed.  1-77 is back in service  Mileage report to be emailed to Michelle.  Asked if copies of all applications can be made and given to Chiefs prior to filing. Brief discussion followed. Items for filing with the district will be district application, copy of driver’s license, fingerprinting info and last page of respiratory sheet.

FIRST AID  No Report.

RESOLUTIONS: • None

NEW APPLICATIONS Mason B. Sheehan, WKFC, cadet moving up. A MOTION to APPROVE the application was offered by Commissioner Acevedo and seconded by Commissioner Parleman, pending all items are filled out correctly and his fingerprinting comes back clean, he will be approved as of the meeting at WKFC on 3/20. All voted in favor.

NEW BUSINESS  Comm. Preston noted a typo on the requirements for the LOSAP program. A meeting was set for 3/25 at 5pm at Town Hall. Present at the meeting will be Rich Braslow, Comm. Preston, Comm. Sheldrick and Michelle.  Chief Oliva asked if the District can make a copy of all application elements for the chief of the company to where he is entering. Discussion followed and the Board agreed that the forms will be held with the respiratory form not to be given in but only the last page or a prescription from the doctor indication that he is good to wear a Scott pak.

AT THIS POINT (8:04) the MEETING WAS OPENED TO THE PUBLIC. Frank Wood asked if there is a new member coming into the company from another company but does not want to leave his current Relief Association, what is the policy. Does he need to fill out all forms and get a physical? The ruling is yes he needs to fill out all applications, have a current physical (within the last 6 months) and fingerprinting.

AT THIS POINT (8:06) the MEETING WAS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC.

Commissioner Acevedo MOVED THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED, Commissioner Parleman seconded the motion. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR. At this point (8:06) the meeting was adjourned.

The next scheduled meeting is April 13, 2016 at 7:30pm. The workshop meeting will start at 7:00pm.

______Dennis Sheldrick, Chairman

______Leslie Parleman, III, Clerk