March 5, 2024 Organiational Meeting Agenda
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NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP FIRE DISTRICT NO. 2 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
NOTICE
ELECTION;
The annual Fire District Election will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2023 from 2 pm to 9 pm at the Olin Street Firehouse. Voters will be asked to elect two (2) Commissioners, each for a three (3) year term, and vote on the budget appropriation question below:
BUDGET
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REVENUES |
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Fund Balance Utilized |
$115,000.00 |
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Interest on Investments |
$100.00 |
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Total Operating Grant Revenue |
$6,251.00 |
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Total Revenues Offset with Appropriations |
$30,000.00 |
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Amount to be Raised by Taxation |
$812,162.00 |
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TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUES |
$963,513.00 |
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APPROPRIATIONS |
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Administration |
$148,600.00 |
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Operations & Maintenance |
$678,113.00 |
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Appropriations Offset with Revenues |
$30,000.00 |
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Capital Improvements |
$60,000.00 |
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Debt Service |
$46,800.00 |
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TOTAL BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS |
$963,513.00 |
Please CLICK HERE for the 2023 Budget
Please CLICK HERE for the 2022 Budget
Please CLICK HERE for the Synopsis of 2022 Report of Audit
Resolution No. 2024-02-03- Confirm Receipt of Annual Report of Audit for Year 2022
A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT PROFESSIONALS
WHEREAS, There exists a need by the Board of Fire Commissioners for various professional services including legal and audit; and,
WHEREAS, These appointments are being made without competitive bidding because the appointments involve members of recognized professions, licensed and regulated by law, pursuant to NJSA 40A:11-5;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, By the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Fire District No. 2 (Ocean Grove Fire District) Neptune, N.J, that the Chairman and Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and directed to engage the services of:
Vincent J. Alvino Auditor
James Hundley Attorney
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That these appointments are being made pending submission and approval of service contracts; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the clerk of the Board be and is authorized and directed to publish this resolution in accordance with NJSA 40A:11-1.
DAVID M. SHOTWELL JR., Clerk
Neptune Township Fire District No. 2
Ocean Grove First District Meeting Minutes
2023
| January | July- No Meeting |
| February | August |
| March | September |
| April | October |
| May | November |
| June |
2022
| January | July |
| February | August Workshop & August |
| March | September |
| April | October |
| May | November |
| June | December |
2021
| January | July |
| February | August- Meeting Cancelled |
| March | September |
| April | October |
| May | November & November - Special Meeting |
| June | December |
2020
| January (9th) | July |
| January (21) | August |
| February | September |
| March | October |
| April | November |
| May | December |
| June |
2019
| January | July |
| February | August |
| March | September |
| April | October |
| May | November |
| June | December |
2018
| January | July |
| February | August |
| March | September |
| April | October |
| May | November |
| June | December |
2017
| January | July 3- Special Meeting |
| February | July |
| March | August |
| April | September |
| May | October |
| June | November |
| December |
2016
| January | July |
| February | August |
| March | September |
| April | October |
| May | November |
| June | December |
2015
| January | July |
| February | August |
| March | September |
| April | October |
| May | November |
| June | December |
| January | July |
| February | August |
| March | September |
| April | October |
| May | November |
| June | December |
| January | July |
| February | August |
| March | September |
| April | October |
| May | November |
| June | December |
| January | July |
| February | August |
| March | September |
| April | October |
| May | November |
| June | December |
Ocean Grove First District
Budgets & Audits
| BUDGET YEAR | AUDIT YEAR |
| 2011 | 2010 |
| 2012 | 2011 |
| 2013 | 2012 |
| 2014 | 2013 |
| 2015 | 2014 |
| 2016 | 2015 |
| 2017 | 2016 |
| 2018 | 2017 |
| 2019 | 2018 |
| 2020 | 2019 |
| 2021 | 2020 |
| 2022 | 2021 |
| 2023 |
Mutual Aid Plan
Audit Acknowledge
SCBA Resolution
Fire Explorer Resolution
Vehilce Assignment
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP FIRE DISTRICT #2 (OCEAN GROVE FIRE DISTRICT) MISSION AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The mission of the Neptune Township Fire District #2 (also known as the Ocean Grove Fire District) is to provide the highest level of fire suppression, fire prevention and fire inspection services to the Ocean Grove Historic District within the Township of Neptune.
The District employs a single full-time paid firefighter and relies on dozens of dedicated and trained volunteer frrefighers. The District is comprised of three fire companies; Washington Fire Company founded in 1879, the E.H. Stokes Fire Company founded in 1886 and Eagle Hook & Ladder Fire Company founded in 1892. Both Washington and Stokes Companies are located at the Olin Street Firehouse located at the comer of Olin Street and Central Avenue. Eagle Company is located at the Eagle Firehouse located at the comer of Main and Whitefield Avenues.
The Fire District’s primary responsibility is fire suppression and answers approximately 200 fire calls annually. Due to the close proximity of homes and businesses in the historic district, the three fire companies take great pride in our record of rapid and effective response to extinguish frre.
The District also staffs a Fire Prevention Bureau with a part-time Fire Official and part-time Fire Inspector to enforce the provisions of the State Uniform Fire Code. The Fire Bureau routinely inspects multiple dwellings and commercial properties to ensure compliance. During the month of October, the Fire Bureau participates in Fire Prevention Month and conducts educational programs about fue prevention measures to take in the home.
The Fire District is governed by an elected five member Board of Fire Commissioners. The Commissioners meet monthly, usually on the 2nd Thursday of the month, at which time they review operations, discuss and approve capital improvements and equipment needs, and approve the payment of bills. The Board adopts an annual budget in conformance with the laws of the State ofNew Jersey as promulgated by the State Department of Community Affairs.
Members of the three frre companies annually select a Departmental Chief and two assistant chiefs. Each company also independently selects a Company Captain and two lieutenants. All officers are sworn into office at a New Year’s Day ceremony.
The Fire District staffs all three fire companies during times of severe weather conditions or when any other situation threatens to compromise the rapid response of frre fighters. Recently, in preparation of Hurricanes Irene and Sandy, the Fire District assisted in evacuation efforts both before and during the storms.
RULES & REGULATIONS
Neptune Township Fire District No. 2, also known as the Ocean Grove Fire District, operates under the Laws of the State of New Jersey. The District and the Board of Commissioners operates pursuant to New Jersey Revised Statutes §40A:14-70 et seq.
Regulations are contained in the New Jersey Administrative Code at N.J.A.C. 5:70.
| Board of Fire Commissioners Chairman |
Robert McEwan |
| Fire District Clerk |
David Shotwell |
| Fire District Financial Officer |
Debra Latshaw |
| Fire Official |
Scott Liddick |
The State of New Jersey requires the Fire District to provide a list of attorneys, advisors, consultants and any other person, firm, business, partnership, corporation or other organization which received any remuneration of $17,500 or more during the preceding fiscal year for any service whatsoever rendered to the Fire District, but shall not include volunteers receiving benefits under a Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP).
The following entities received renumeration of $17,500 or more in 2022:
Alvino Schechter LLC
Jardine Siding
New Jersey American Water Co.
F.I.S. On-Site Services, LLC
Township of Neptune
