North Greenbush Fire District No. 1
Minutes of the March 13, 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 Dan
Garab (DG). Rich French was absent and excused.
Other District Staff: District Counsel Terry Hannigan (TH), Secretary/Treasurer Sean Kerwin
(SK) and Director of Purchasing Robert Durivage (RD) were present.
MOTION 23M95 was made by NS and seconded by BM, approving the facility use request
from DFD. Motion carried.
Approval of Prior Month’s Minutes;
MOTION 23M96 was made by BM and seconded by NS approving February Monthly Minutes.
Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report for the period ending 2/28/2023:
SK presented the Treasurer’s Report (Copy attached).
RESOLUTION 23R72 was made by BM and seconded by CW to accept the Treasurer’s Report
as of February 28, 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 23R98 was made by CW and seconded by NS, authorizing the payments of
invoices as presented for a total of $289,462.33, pending final audit and receipt of any necessary
paperwork.
Chairman Chris Wilson requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 23R99 was made by CW and seconded by DG, authorizing the payments of
$200.00 for Physical Fitness reimbursement to Brian McCrae.
Chairman Chris Wilson requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed with Brian McCrae
abstaining.
RESOLUTION 23R100 was made by NS and seconded by DG to approve the 2023 lawn care
contract for DFD and WFD with High Tech Lawn & Snow Service. The contract fee for WFD is
$2,600 and DFD is $4,900.
Chairman Chris Wilson requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 23R101 was made by BM and seconded by NS approving the purchase of EMS
Supplies $1,186.28 and Apparatus Container Holders (2 for 9-6 & 1 for R-9) $354.75.
Chairman Chris Wilson requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
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RESOLUTION 23R102 was made by NS and seconded by BM approving the purchase of eight
(8) 50’ length of 1-3/4” Ponn Supreme Hose $1,728.00.
Chairman Chris Wilson requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 23R103 was made by BM and seconded by NS, accepting the NGFD No. 1
Regulatory Basis Financial Report Year Ending 12-31-2022 and accept as the Treasurer’s
Annual Report for 2022. This resolution further directs the Treasurer to allocate the 2022
Surplus of $12,365.00 to the Building Reserve fund.
Chairman Chris Wilson requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
MOTION 23M97 was made by BM and seconded by NS to approve Jonathan Schroll from
WFD as a District Firefighter. Motion carried.
MOTION 23M98 was made by NS and seconded by BM to approve Danica Navarette from
WFD as a District Firefighter. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 23R104 was made by NS and seconded by CW, authorizing Sean Kerwin and
Nick Scifo to sign various documents for Penn Flex (post entitlement) and VFIS LOSAP policies.
Chairman Chris Wilson requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
MOTION 23M99 was made by BM, seconded by NS to adjourn the meeting at 7:31 PM.
Motion Carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sean Kerwin
Secretary/Treasurer
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Motions: 95-99
Resolutions: 97-10