January 11, 2017

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

The WORKSHOP MEETING was opened by Chariman Sheldrick at 7:00 PM at the Town Hall, 1766 Union Avenue, Hazlet, NJ 07730. Chariman Sheldrick led the PLEDGE TO THE FLAG, followed by a MOMENT OF SILENCE. Chariman 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 23, 2016 advance written notice of this meeting was posted at Town Hall, 1766 Union Avenue, Hazlet, NJ; On March 23, 2016 advance written notice of this meeting was sent to the Newark Star Ledger and the Asbury Park Press; and On March 23, 2016 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. Chariman Sheldrick called for a ROLL CALL: Commissioner Preston - PRESENT Commissioner Bauman - PRESENT Commissioner Parleman - PRESENT Commissioner Acevedo - PRESENT Commissioner Sheldrick - PRESENT Rich Braslow - PRESENT Michelle Powers, QPA - PRESENT Frank Oliva, Jr., Secretary - PRESENT

 Rich spoke about the DCA election and Capital Budget interpretation, based on the Attorney Generals advice.  Comm. Bauman mentioned that Chief Schroeck was involved in an auto accident. He was rear ended. He is working with Holmes and McDowell. Also, Liberty Mutual will be attending NCVFC and HFC buildings.  Comm. Preston’ main objective is the budget this evening. It was approved by the State. Resolutions for this evening will be the resolution, hearing and the budget.  Comm. Sheldrick mentioned that he signed the change order for the new 1-77. KME cites Nov 7, 2017 as the completion date.  Michelle Powers will be the contact person for the election to be held on February 18, 2017 from 2pm to 9pm. Michelle also noted she has 2 different people for the day to work the elections.  Comm. Preston also mentioned the possibility of changing the day of the changing of the badges and Ex-Chiefs dinner for New Years’ Day due to poor showings. This recommendation should come from the Board of Chiefs.  The ladder truck is still out for repair. The company is manufacturing the part. Possible delivery date will be sometime in February. Money has been encumbered for this year.  Michelle gave to Comm. Preston a renewal for the CAD system from Software support Tri-Tech is approx. $6,000. Rob to look into this. Discussion followed. Comm. Acevedo MOVED THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED, Commissioner Preston seconded the motion. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR. The meeting was adjourned at 7:21 PM.

The next scheduled workshop meeting is February 8, 2017 at 7:00pm.

______Dennis Sheldrick, Chairman

______Les Parleman, III, Clerk