May 5, 2015 Colonia Board of Fire Commissioners Regular Meeting

May 5, 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 May 5, 2015 at 7:40pm. 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: Ray Hughes, Ed Sheehan, Bill Higgins, Sr. Bill Higgins, Jr. Excused: Jim Souza
Chief Stellmach

They did a major cleaning last night at drill. Will continue to clean the firehouse at next
2 or 3 drills.

Fire Prevention

Commissioner Hughes reported that Joe Fugaro signed up for class in PA for fire investigation for two days.

Treasurer's Report, Commissioner Higgins, Jr.

(See Attached)

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

Buildings and Grounds, Commissioner Higgins, Sr.

The quote that Commissioner Higgins was given to power wash rear wall and do two coats of paint was $2,120. It was another $620.00 to paint the exterior of the generator and $580.00 to paint the 8 panels in the front.

A motion to accept the bid was made by Commissioner Sheehan and seconded by
Commissioner Higgins, Jr. Motion passed by a unanimous vote.

The hand dryers in the ladies room are not working. Commissioner Higgins, Sr. will get new ones for both the men and ladies rooms.

Water and Hydrants, Commissioner Higgins, Jr.

Progress

Insurance, Commissioner Hughes

Progress

Alarms and Radios, Commissioner Higgins, Jr.

Wunder is done with their work and Pinnacle came in and everything they did is all set.
Trucks and Equipment, Commissioner Sheehan Nothing to add from agenda meeting.
Purchasing, Commissioner Hughes
Meters are in. Cameras and headset are coming in.

Commissioner Higgins made a motion and seconded by Commissioner Sheehan to have the floor guy back that gave the presentation to give them a price on doing the floors now that the backroom is cleaned up. Motion was approved.

New Business

Progress

Floor

Fire Fighter Giardina gave an update on the Ohio trip.

Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Commissioner Sheehan and seconded by
Commissioner Higgins, Jr. at 8:00 pm. Motion passed by a unanimous vote.