North Centerville Fire Company

October 22, 2015

North Centerville Fire Company

372 Middle Road

Hazlet, NJ07730

The WORKSHOPMEETINGwas opened by Chairman Sheldrick at 8:00 PM at the North Centerville Fire Company, 372 Middle Road, 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 Sheldrickcalled for a ROLL CALL:

Commissioner Preston- PRESENT

Commissioner Bauman- PRESENT

Commissioner Beslanovitz- ABSENT

Commissioner Acevedo- PRESENT

Commissioner Sheldrick- PRESENT

Rich Braslow- PRESENT

Frank Oliva, Jr., Secretary- ABSENT

Michelle Powers, QPA- PRESENT

• Comm. Sheldrick will bring up the current issues with ongoing accidents, speeding, etc.
• Comm. Bauman spoke on insurance re: getting calls from Peter Jefferies and not knowing what issue he is talking about. Any insurance related issues should be brought to him and he will follow up.
• Comm. Bauman and Michelle both are receiving bills from the hospital for Anthony Goren. All bills received will be forwarded to the members parents for payment.
• Comm. Preston spoke about the contract of the Fire Official. Discussion followed.
• Comm. Preston spoke about the Auditor praising him for where we are this year compared to last year. The Auditor is trying to find things wrong and is having a tough time in doing so. Discussion followed.

Commissioner Acevedo noted that the radio frequencies have all been renewed. There was a problem with 1 but that has since been resolved. We are now good until 2025.

• Comm. Preston touched on the salaries per employee. It now all has to be spelled out re: how much each employee makes per hour, etc. Discussion followed.
• Comm. Sheldrick noted that Michelle created the posting for the part time Fire inspector, and after looking at the posting made 1 correction. All agreed that the posting was good to go and will ask all chiefs to post in their respective fire houses.
• Comm. Preston will be meeting with Tom Furlong to put the budget together. Discussion followed.
• Comm. Bauman will address updating beneficiary cards or forms.

Comm. AcevedoMOVED THAT THEMEETING BE ADJOURNED, Commissioner Baumanseconded the motion. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR. The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 PM.

The next scheduled workshop meeting is November 11, 2015 at 7:00pm.

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Dennis Sheldrick, Chairman

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Tito Acevedo,Acting Clerk