TOWNSHIP OF LOWER FIRE DISTICT NO. 1 BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS P.O. BOX 1 VILLAS, New Jersey AGENDA

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1 TOWNSHIP OF LOWER FIRE DISTICT NO. 1 BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS P.O. BOX 1 VILLAS, New Jersey FIRE DISTRICT #1 MEETING: DATE: December 22, 2016 Meetings are the 4 th Thursday of the Month. Public 8:00 pm AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER: FIRE DISTRICT 1 of Lower Township 2. FLAG SALUTE: A: United States Flag should be posted to the right of the Board of Fire Commissioners as they face the Public. B: Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 3. SUNSHINE LAW ANNOUNCEMENT: In accordance with the provision of the New Jersey Open Public Meetings law, Notice of this meeting has been mailed to the following Newspaper: A: The Cape May County Herald As well as having been posted in the Lower Township Building at least 48 hours in advance of this meeting, for Fire District #1. 4. INVOCATION: Almighty God, who holds the fate of Man and Nation, we most humbly beseech thee to bless our Fire District 1 of Lower Township, these deliberations and these thy servants, that they might act with wisdom and understanding for the good of our Community and thy greater glory. Amen.

2 5. ROLL CALL OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS PRESENT ALEXANDER TREASURER: BRANNON X SECRETARY: GENTEK X COMMISSIONER: ALEXANDER X VICE CHAIRMAN: MORNICK X CHAIRMAN: WAREHAM X Attendance at the Meeting: FIREFIGHTERS: 4 PUBLIC: 0 LOSAP MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: 4 6. READING OF THE LAST MONTHLY MEETING MINUTES: A. Approval of the Meeting Minutes Motion to accept made by: Commissioner Alexander Seconded by: Commissioner Mornick 7. TREASURER REPORT. TOTAL BILLS: $23, Transferred: $21, A. Approval Of Treasurer s Report: Motion to accept made by: Commissioner Mornick Seconded by: Commissioner Alexander Motion to transfer funds and pay the bills made by: Commissioner Mornick Seconded motion made by: Commissioner Alexander 8. COMMUNICATIONS INCOMING MAIL/ Multiple s from Braslow regarding the election and budget concerns. General receiving of bills. OUTGOING MAIL/ Multiple s sent regarding budget and election.

3 9. REPORTS OF EXECUTIVE BOARD Chairman Reports- Chairman Wareham wished the Commission and fire company members and their families Happy Holidays. Committee Reports Fire Bureau Commissioner Mornick stated the following. The Township Fire Official will be on vacation until January 10 of next year. The Fire Safety trailer that was purchased will be staying in N. Wildwood and will be accessible when needed. It is being kept there due to as the Bureau has no current parking area to house the trailer. Chief Harron offered up an area at the station to keep it from flood water damage or for easier access. The Bureau is bringing in revenue and the office is running well. Fire Apparatus 640 was involved in an accident during a driver training drill. All report paperwork is in hand and will be handed over to the insurance company for processing. The fire company Accident Investigating Committee will be reviewing the incident next week to make/take corrective measures. The effort to research a new rescue apparatus will be postponed for at least a year as the company is looking to purchase new SCBA s. Capital funding could have been introduced which would not have affected the budget cap but would have increased the tax rate. The Commission chooses to hold off initiating any Capital funding. ISO No activity Hydrants Continued progress is being made with the water man and hydrant installation. LOSAP A list must be made available of those members that have achieved percentage by months end.

4 Insurance The paperwork for the recent claim, 640, has been gathered and will be given to Commissioner Mornick to process thru J. Byrne Agency. 10. FIRE CHIEFS REPORT Chief B. Harron spoke of the accident regarding 640. Also, the fire company had access to review District 3 s rescue truck going up for sale. The Chief had made them an offer which was turned down. Commissioner Brannon brought to attention the most recent gas/fuel bill received and questioned possible over usage. The Chief concluded with identifying the new incoming officers. 11. OLD BUSINESS Commissioner Gentek questioned Chief Harron who the new contact would be on the fire company side, that would be overseeing the maintenance program and when it was going to begin. The Chief responded that February was the discussed date due to working with a temporary budget. Commission Gentek identified that some SOP s and SOG s will be created for the program for those that work it. 12. NEW BUSINESS Petitions are now available for the two Commission positions expiring and being voted upon in February. Commissioner Wareham spoke on the progress of the security camera system installation. The storage DVR will be housed in the Commission office with remote access available to the Chief in his office. The Commission will be meeting on January 10, 2017 at 5pm to adopt the budget for the 2017 year. 13 RESOLUTIONS None 14. OPEN COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC None

5 15. ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEXT MEETING DATE: January 26, 2017 TIME: 8 pm. TIME LINES INTRODUCED FOR UPCOMING MONTH See attached for month of 16. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by: Commissioner Alexander Seconded by: Commissioner Brannon NOTE: This meeting will be run under Roberts Rules of Order and a copy is available if needed.