August 8, 2015 Colonia Board of Fire Commissioners Regular Meeting
August 8, 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 August 8, 2015. 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: Ed Sheehan, Bill Higgins, Sr. Ray Hughes, and Bill Higgins, Jr.
Excused: Jim Souza
Chief Stellmach
Commissioners have the percentages for year to date and last month. Will go over personnel issues with you after the meeting.
Drill went very well last night.
Buildings and Grounds, Commissioner Higgins, Sr.
Progress
Water and Hydrants, Commissioner Higgins, Jr.
Progress
Insurance, Commissioner Hughes, Jr.
Progress
Alarms and Radios, Commissioner Higgins, Jr.
Just what I spoke about at the agenda meeting regarding Rich Hanley’s radio. We are waiting to hear back from Pinnacle on it.
Personnel, Commissioner Hughes, Jr.
We will discuss with the Chief at the end of the meeting.
Trucks and Equipment, Commisisoner Sheehan
Something Commissioner Sheehan wanted to discuss with the commissioners was about the last bay where all the cars are. He would like to take 12-33 and put it at the first aid building. Need to tighten up the bay a little before much more damage gets done.
Purchasing, Commissioner Hughes, Jr.
Other than the air bags nothing right now.
Treasurer’s Report, Commissioner Higgins, Jr.
(See attached)
A motion to accept treasurer’s report was made by Commissioner Sheehan and seconded by Commissioner Higgins, Jr. Motion passed by a unanimous vote.
Old Business
Commissioner Sheehan – Just the stuff we went over at the agenda meeting.
New Business
Floor
Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by commissioner Sheehan and seconded by Commissioner Higgins, Jr. Motion passed by a unanimous vote.