THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS FIRE DISTRICT NO 1
IN THE TOWNSHIP OF DOWNE
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
STATE OF NEW JERSEY
OCTOBER 2021
October 4, 2021
Meeting called to order by Chairman Pharo at 6:00pm.
Roll Call, Chairman Pharo, Vice Chairman Lupton, Treasurer Robertson, Secretary Higbee, Commissioner Cowley, Clerk Rothman.
Public on hand – 4
Minutes of the September 7 meeting were approved as recorded, Higbee, Cowley.
Motion to pay bills, Lupton, Higbee.
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Robertson gave the following report,
- The testing of ladders, pumps, on hose have been complete and all is within the required standards.
- The tires on 3923 were replaced. The old ones were found to be out of compliance with NFPA standards.
- The tires on T-39 were ordered and will be replaced soon as to meet the NFPA requirements.
Mr. Higbee reported that the portable pumps have had some maintenance issues lately. Some parts will need to be ordered and all pumps need to be gone over.
Miss. Cowley reported that she had a conversation with the township road supervisor about cutting the grass at the Newport and Fortescue stations when possible.
Mr. Rothman reported that a maintenance program for the generator at the Fortescue station will take effect in the near future with Foley Caterpillar.
Mr. Robertson and Mr. Rothman reported on an invoice that was recently received in regards to our workman’s comp policy. This was asking for an additional money as it pertained to a certain group of members. Mr. Higbee made the suggestion that if this is the case, we turn this matter over to Mr. Braslow for recommendations and review.
Mr. Robertson and Mr. Rothman reported the current concerns with our insurance company. Over the next month we will be making an in-depth review of what level of service we are currently getting from our current agent. The board advised both Mr. Robertson and Rothman to resolve this in what ever manor that will be beneficial to the district.
OLD BUSINESS
Mr. Rothman provided P&L report on the 2021 expenditures. All members of the board received a copy for their review. Chairman Pharo asked that all board members review and make any suggestions for the remainder of the 2021 year. It was also asked that all be prepared for the November meeting to discuss the 2022 budget. Colavitas office will again help with any and all questions or concerns with the 2022 budget.
TREASURERS REPORT
Checking Account - $231,876.25
Mr. Frank Green, a current member of the fire company asked that the light over the door on the West side of the building be looked at. It is over the engine room door and is currently not working. The lights inside the engine room need some replacing as well.
