Board of Fire Commissioners Fire District No.1
In the Township of Downe
County of Cumberland
State of New Jersey
June 3, 2024
June 3, 2024
Meeting called to order: 18:05
Roll Call: Chairman Lupton, Vice Chair Liz Cowley, Secretary Robertson, Commissioner Munson, Commissioner G. Robertson, Clerk Mike Rothman
Public on hand: 6
Minutes Read: Approved by Liz Cowley, Second Munson
Old Business
Hickman was here and came up with a plan for how we want things laid out.
Extension cord for Marine 39 needed
Audit details discussed. Conversations with Calavito needed.
JR Construction for the soffit repairs- Going to try and get a few more quotes and bring it back to the table next month
Batteries for Marine 39 ordered and in
Windows at Fortescue still not done, hoping to do it this month
Engine 39 back and in service, Still needs alignment and new tires
Reporting program needs to be changed- Talked with company called First Due, meeting on Wednesday to go over the program and prices
SCBA were due to ship on 5/24, Brooks will find out from Scott where they are
State passed the law for financing up to 20 years for fire district- Doesn’t change anything for us right now, we would have to refinance later
Local Finance Board Meeting 6/12/2024
New Business
Background checks for whole department completed- Fireside paid for it $2032.44
Motion- Liz Cowley to pay fire company back -All approved
Letter from Scruggs, not allowing portable propane containers anymore, labelling electric boxes and layout of property and which trailers are rented
Township going to pay for parking lot striping
No more elections after this cycle to be held at Newport Station- No space inside or parking
Discussion for capital improvement money- Replace the window blinds at Fortescue Station
Started cleaning the loft and over the next few weeks it will be finished.
Treasurer's Report
265,437.02- Ending Balance
Motion to Adjourn- Munson, Second Cowley
