MIDDLE TOWNSHIP FIRE DISTRICT #2

September 17, 2026

Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Vice Chairman Conrad J. Johnson. Mr. Johnson stated
that notice had been given to the Herald Newspapers, the official paper and is posted on the
bulletin board of the Middle Township Municipal Hall as required by P.L. 1975, c231, the
Sunshine Law.
Roll call was taken with commissioners Conrad J. Johnson, Jenifer D. Sill, James G. Neill, and
Jean M. Zimmerman present. Also present were Rio Grande Fire Chief Jim Belles, Rio Grande
Assistant Fire Chief John Kendrick, Rio Grande Fire Company President Larry Forsyth. Robert W.
Zimmerman, Richard Braslow, Attorney and Leon Costello, Ford Scott CPA were absent.
COMMUNICATION: none at this time
OLD BUSINESS: none at this time
NEW BUSINESS: Bob Sweeten, Fire Apparatus Coordinator was absent but Jean Zimmerman
read his report: August 25 th Bob took one of our spare lightbars to VCI in Berlin, NJ, so it could
be installed on the Jeep (Utility 72-1); *September 11 th Bob picked up Utility 72-1 from VCI after
work was completed; September 11 th Bob took Assistant 72 Tahoe to Eddie’s Auto Body for
estimates to replace damaged liftgate from a fallen tree. He also called and emailed VCI to get
an estimate to wrap the liftgate along with chevrons and graphics on the replacement liftgate.
These repairs will be covered by JIF excluding our $1,000 deductible; *September 14 th Cummins
Sales and Service, Bristol, PA, replaced an actuator switch on Squad 72’s turbo. The engine kept
showing a fault code. The engine was no longer covered by the five (5) year warranty. Cost is
$4,957.47. Chief Belles reported the Quint is now starting to show signs of the same thing.
Waiting for Fire & Safety to come down. Chief Belles stated they had to shutdown the Quint
and take Squad to the fire alarm at Mavis Tire. Greg Neill asked if Fire Prevention is aware of
the multiple alarms. Chief stated this was only the second recent call but he does keep track of
alarms and will notify them if alarm continues.
Conrad Johnson reminded everyone of the Budget Meeting next month, on Tuesday, October
20 th at 6pm.
CHIEF’S REPORT: 345 fire calls; AEDs came in and are in every truck except two (2) – thank you
for that purchase; *Jeep is done and looks amazing; *Assistant Chief’s vehicle had a tree fall on
it and is out of service; *working on physicals with Urgent Care in Wildwood who are making up
packets for us. Cost will be approximately $200/person. Firemen will make their own

appointments and have a month to get them done. If they get a physical during the year, they
need a note from their doctor saying they are physically fit; *Brush truck pump update: new
pump came in damaged. Company that makes the pump called and apologized for the issues.
Ty, who owns the company that sold us the skid unit, also called and said not only was the new
pump damaged but it was a used pump. Ty called the company that makes the pump and said
they are shipping a new pump. Once it arrives, Ty will send his guy down with the new pump
and install it. He’s thinking approximately two (2) weeks; *getting trucks ready for the
convention on Saturday.
TREASURER’S REPORT: Conrad J. Johnson read the bills, motion by resolution to pay the bills by
Conrad Johnson, second Greg Neill, of $30,317.16. Jenifer Sill reported that the VCI bill was paid
out of the penalty account. Motion carried.

Jean Zimmerman, Secretary