North Greenbush Fire District No. 1
Minutes of the August 14, 2023 BOFC Monthly Meeting

Chairman Chris Wilson called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was
followed by a moment of silence for all departed District Firefighters.

Commissioners Present: Chris Wilson (CW), Brian McCrae (BM) Nick Scifo (NS), and Rich
French (RF). Dan Garab was excused.

Other District Staff: District Counsel Terry Hannigan (TH), Secretary/Treasurer Sean Kerwin
(SK) and Director of Purchasing Robert Durivage (RD) were present.
Public Session: None

MOTION 23M118 was made by BM and seconded by CW approving DFD Annual Fund Drive
Letter. Motion carried.
Approval of Prior Month’s Minutes:
MOTION 23M119 was made by NS and seconded by RF approving the July Monthly Minutes.
Motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report for the period ending 7/31/2023:
SK presented the Treasurer’s Report (Copy attached).
RESOLUTION 23R127 was made by RF and seconded by NS to accept the Treasurer’s Report
as of July 31, 2023 as presented. SK also summarized the Auditor’s Report for 2022, which made
a few recommendations. These recommendations have been implemented.
Chairman Chris Wilson requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.

Approval of Current Month’s Invoices:
RD presented the invoices/vouchers for approval by the Board (Copy attached).
RESOLUTION 23R128 was made by RF and seconded by NS, authorizing the payments of
invoices as presented for a total of $199,678.48, pending final audit and receipt of any necessary
paperwork.
Chairman Chris Wilson requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 23R130 was made by CW and seconded by RF approving the following
purchases. Fire Prevention Supplies & Apparel for DFD $1,920.00, Fire Prevention Supplies for
WFD $1,405.00, Two AED Batteries for WFD $255.56 & Wheels for the Forcible Entry Door
Prop at DFD $845.00.
Chairman Chris Wilson requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously
MOTION 23M120 was made by NS and seconded by RF, scheduling a budget workshop
meeting on September 11th, 2023 at 6:30 PM. Motion carried.

MOTION 23M121 was made by NS and seconded by RF to approve James Harris from DFD
and Junior FF Micaela Hagler from WFD as District Firefighters. Motion carried.
PUBLIC SESSION – None
MOTION 23M122 was made by BM, seconded by RF to adjourn the meeting at 7:49 PM.
Motion Carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sean Kerwin
Secretary/Treasurer

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that The North Greenbush Fire District No.1 will conduct a Budget Workshop on Monday, September 11, 2023 starting at 6:30pm, followed immediately by the September Monthly Meeting. The meeting will be held at the Fire District Office located at 350 North Greenbush Road, Town of North Greenbush, NY.

                                                                                                Sean Kerwin

                                                                                                Fire District Secretary

                                                                                                North Greenbush Fire District No. 1

North Greenbush Fire District No. 1
Minutes of the July 10, 2023 BOFC Monthly Meeting
Chairman Chris Wilson called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was
followed by a moment of silence for all departed District Firefighters.
Commissioners Present: Chris Wilson (CW), Brian McCrae (BM) Nick Scifo (NS), and Rich
French (RF). Dan Garab was excused.
Other District Staff: Secretary/Treasurer Sean Kerwin (SK) and Director of Purchasing Robert
Durivage (RD) were present.

Approval of Prior Month’s Minutes:
MOTION 23M114 was made by BM and seconded by NS approving the June Monthly
Minutes. Motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report for the period ending 6/30/2023:
SK presented the Treasurer’s Report (Copy attached).

RESOLUTION 23R121 was made by NS and seconded by RF to accept the Treasurer’s Report
as of June 30, 2023 as presented.
Chairman Chris Wilson requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.

Approval of Current Month’s Invoices:
RD presented the invoices/vouchers for approval by the Board (Copy attached).

RESOLUTION 23R122 was made by RF and seconded by NS, authorizing the payments of
invoices as presented for a total of $33,274.60, pending final audit and receipt of any necessary
paperwork.
Chairman Chris Wilson requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.

OLD BUSINESS:
1. JCI/North Greenbush Fire District #1- Service Agreement for 3 Years – Revised 7-6-2023
Y1-$9,789 (2,977 savings), Y2-$10,484 (3,176 savings), Y3-$11,218 (3,399 savings). There
was a savings of (5,552 from the revised quote agreement. Total Amount for the 3 Year
contract is $31,491.

RESOLUTION 23R123 was made by NS and seconded by BM approving the renewal PSA
agreement with Johnson Controls, Inc. for preventive maintenance to HVAC at DFD and WFD.
The annual cost is Y1-$9,789, Y2-$10,484 and Y3-$11,218 as outlined in the agreement for a
total three year contract of $31,491.00.
Chairman Chris Wilson requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.

NEW BUSINESS:

RESOLUTION 23R124 was made by CW and seconded by BM approving the renewal contract
with Lynn Kane for EMS CIC and CME service with no increase as outlined in the contract
agreement. The Fire Chiefs were polled and they had no concerns.
Chairman Chris Wilson requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously

RESOLUTION 23R125 was made by RF, seconded by CW, declaring a 2007 Chevrolet 2500
Crew Cab as surplus equipment. This vehicle is being replaced by a new utility (DFD U-9) and
the new vehicle will be delivered within the next few weeks. When the new U-9 is in service
without any issues, the 2007 Chevrolet Pickup Truck can auctioned at Auctions International.
The total value of this surplus is less than $20K and the vehicle will no longer be needed by the
Fire District. The Board directed RD to surplus this equipment when appropriate.
Chairman Chris Wilson requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
DFD & WFD proposed equipment and Utility 9 Traffic Control Bases.
RESOLUTION 23R126 was made by RF and seconded by CW approving the purchase of four
Zephyr rubber sign bases for the new Utility 9 project. The bases are $105.00 each and will be
purchased at RC Smith in Albany for a total cost of $420.00. Dual rated Gear for DFD & WFD
(Innotex Coat & Pants $1,445.50). DFD purchasing 10 sets and WFD purchasing 2 sets for a
Total of $17,346 from NY Fire Equipment. Milwaukee M18 batteries and M18 tools. Purchasing
four high output 8aH batteries, one braking die grinder, one 4-1/”-5” braking grinder and one
deep cut band saw. These items will be purchased from Redtool and Amazon for a total cost of
$1,205.22.
Chairman Chris Wilson requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously

MOTION 23M115 was made by NS and seconded by BM to approve Raven Gonzales from
DFD as a District Fire Fighter. Motion carried.

MOTION 23M116 was made by NS and seconded by BM approving facility use requests from
DFD and WFD. Motion carried.

MOTION 23M117 was made by RF, seconded by NS to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 PM.
Motion Carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sean Kerwin
Secretary/Treasurer

North Greenbush Fire District No. 1
Minutes of the June 12, 2023 BOFC Monthly Meeting
Chairman Chris Wilson called the meeting to order at 7:04 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was
followed by a moment of silence for all departed District Firefighters.
Commissioners Present: Chris Wilson (CW), Brian McCrae (BM) Nick Scifo (NS), and Dan
Garab (DG). Rich French (RF) attended via Zoom.
Other District Staff: District Counsel Terry Hannigan (TH), Director of Purchasing Robert
Durivage (RD) were present. Sean Kerwin was excused.
MOTION 23M110 was made by BM and seconded by DG approving two facility use requests
from DFD. Motion carried.
Approval of Prior Month’s Minutes:
MOTION 23M111 was made by NS and seconded by CW approving the May Monthly
Minutes. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report for the period ending 5/31/2023:
RD presented the Treasurer’s Report (Copy attached).
RESOLUTION 23R118 was made by BM and seconded by NS to accept the Treasurer’s Report
as of May 31, 2023 as presented.
Chairman Chris Wilson requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
Approval of Current Month’s Invoices:
RD presented the invoices/vouchers for approval by the Board (Copy attached).
RESOLUTION 23R119 was made by CW and seconded by BM, authorizing the payments of
invoices as presented for a total of $76,391.86, pending final audit and receipt of any necessary
paperwork.
Chairman Chris Wilson requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
MOTION 23M112 was made by CW and seconded by NS approving the renewal of the
Auctions International Contract for online auction services. Motion Carried.
RESOLUTION 23R120 was made by RF and seconded by CW approving training to be
provided to District firefighters and a train the trainer class for each department. This training
will be provided by Capital Technical Rescue and Safety Consultants, LLC. At a cost of
$5,500.00.
Chairman Chris Wilson requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously
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MOTION 23M113 was made by BM, seconded by NS to adjourn the meeting at 7:44 PM.
Motion Carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Robert Durivage
Deputy Secretary/Treasurer

North Greenbush Fire District No. 1
Minutes of the May 8, 2023 BOFC Monthly Meeting
Chairman Chris Wilson called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was
followed by a moment of silence for all departed District Firefighters.
Commissioners Present: Chris Wilson (CW), Nick Scifo (NS), and Dan Garab (DG). Rich
French and Brian McCrae were excused.
Other District Staff: District Counsel Terry Hannigan (TH) via Zoom, Secretary/Treasurer Sean
Kerwin (SK) and Director of Purchasing Robert Durivage (RD) were present.
MOTION 23M104 was made by DG and seconded by NS approving two facility use requests
from DFD. Motion carried.
MOTION 23M105 was made by DG and seconded by NS, approving the facility use request
from DFD. Motion carried.
Approval of Prior Month’s Minutes:
MOTION 23M106 was made by NS and seconded by CW approving the April Monthly
Minutes. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report for the period ending 4/30/2023:
SK presented the Treasurer’s Report (Copy attached).
RESOLUTION 23R114 was made by NS and seconded by DG to accept the Treasurer’s Report
as of April 30, 2023 as presented.
Chairman Chris Wilson requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
Approval of Current Month’s Invoices:
SK presented the invoices/vouchers for approval by the Board (Copy attached).
RESOLUTION 23R115 was made by NS and seconded by CW, authorizing the payments of
invoices as presented for a total of $22,064.23, pending final audit and receipt of any necessary
paperwork.
Chairman Chris Wilson requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 23-116 was made by NS, seconded by DG, declaring a 2008 Haulmark
Industries, Inc., enclosed Utility Trailer VIN#16HCB08129P071670 as surplus equipment. The
total value of this surplus is less than $20K and is no longer needed by the Fire District. The
Board directed RD to surplus this equipment and sell at Auctions International.
Chairman Chris Wilson requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
MOTION 23M107 was made by CW and seconded by DG approving the driver training
application of Robert Shackelton, Jr. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION 23R117 was made by DG and seconded by NS approving the purchase of Five
(5) Coat & Bunker Pant Globe set (includes DFD) $26,442.60, Four (4) Cairns 1044 Black
Helmets $1,500.00, Sixteen (16) sets of structural FF Shelby Gloves $1,888.00, Twelve (12) pair
of Haix Boots (includes DFD) $4,610.76 and Hanging Names for Coats (7 names) $663.24. The
total is $35,104.60.
Chairman Chris Wilson requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
MOTION 23M108 was made by NS and seconded by CW to approve Caden Slagen (DFD),
Zachary Brimmer (WFD) and Thomas Norman (WFD) as District Firefighters. Motion carried.
MOTION 23M109 was made by CW, seconded by DG to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 PM.
Motion Carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sean Kerwin
Secretary/Treasurer