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NOTICE

Please take notice that petitions to nominate candidates for the office of Commissioner of the fire district are available at the Olin Street Firehouse, 50 Olin Street, Ocean Grove, New Jersey between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.  The election will take place on February 17, 2024.  The polling place will be at the Olin Street Firehouse.  The polls will open at 2 p.m. and close at 9 p.m.  Petitions must be delivered to the undersigned at the Olin Street Firehouse, 50 Olin Street, Ocean Grove, New Jersey, no later than January 15, 2024.

David Shotwell Jr., Clerk
Neptune Township Fire District No 2


NOTICE

Please be advised that the Commissioners of Neptune Township Fire District No. 2, shall hold a budget hearing on January 11, 2024 at 7:30 pm at the regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners, 50 Olin Street, Ocean Grove NJ 07756 to review the Fire District Budget for the year 2024.  Copies of the proposed budget are available for review at the above address.

David Shotwell Jr., Clerk
Neptune Township Fire District No 2

 

 

 

Please take notice:


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

REVENUES

 

Fund Balance Utilized

$115,000.00

Interest on Investments

$100.00

Total Operating Grant Revenue

$6,251.00

Total Revenues Offset with Appropriations

$30,000.00

Amount to be Raised by Taxation

$812,162.00

TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUES

$963,513.00

 

 

APPROPRIATIONS

 

Administration

$148,600.00

Operations & Maintenance

$678,113.00

Appropriations Offset with Revenues

$30,000.00

Capital Improvements

$60,000.00

Debt Service

$46,800.00

TOTAL BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS

$963,513.00

 


WORKSHOP

The Board of Commissioners of Neptune Township Fire District No. 2, (Ocean Grove Fire District) will hold a workshop session on March 7, 2023 at 7:00 pm before the regularly scheduled Board meeting. The meeting will be held at the Olin Street Firehouse, 50 Olin Street, Ocean Grove NJ.

 

DAVID M. SHOTWELL JR., Clerk
Neptune Township Fire Dist. No. 2

 


Township of Neptune
Public Notice
Commissioners of Fire District No. 2
in the Township of Neptune, County of Monmouth

 

Please take notice that petitions to nominate candidates for the office of Commissioner of the fire district are available at the Olin Street Firehouse, 50 Olin Street, Ocean Grove, New Jersey between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.  The election will take place on February 18, 2023.  The polling place will be at the Olin Street Firehouse.  The polls will open at 2 p.m. and close at 9 p.m.  Petitions must be delivered to the undersigned at the Olin Street Firehouse, 50 Olin Street, Ocean Grove, New Jersey, no later than January 13, 2023.

 

David Shotwell Jr., Clerk
Commissioners of Fire District No. 2
Township of Neptune


Please CLICK HERE for the 2023 Budget 

Please CLICK HERE for the 2022 Budget 



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 


 

2014
 
January July
February August
March September
April October
May November
June December
2013 Minutes
January July
February August
March September
April October
May November
June December
2012 Minutes
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.

5:71, 5:73, :5:75 and 5:75A



Contact Information
Board of Fire Commissioners
Chairman

Robert McEwan
50 Olin Street Ocean Grove NJ 07756
732-774-0306
Bob@fastsigns.com

Fire District Clerk

David Shotwell
50 Olin Street
Ocean Grove NJ 07756
732-774-0306
clerk.district54@gmail.com

Fire District
Financial Officer

Debra Latshaw
50 Olin Street
Ocean Grove NJ 07756
732-774-0306
finance.disctrict54@gmail.com

Fire Official

Scott Liddick
50 Olin Street
Ocean Grove NJ 07756
732-774-0306

 

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