North Greenbush Fire District No. 1
Minutes of the November 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), Dan Garab
(DG) and Rich French (RF) attended.
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
Approval of Prior Month’s Minutes & 10/16/23 Public Hearing on Budget Minutes:
MOTION 23M130 was made by BM and seconded by RF approving the September Monthly
Minutes and 10/16/23 Public Hearing Budget Minutes. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report for the period ending 10/31/2023:
SK presented the Treasurer’s Report (Copy attached).
RESOLUTION 23R145 was made by RF and seconded by NS to accept the Treasurer’s Report
as of October 31, 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 23R146 was made by RF and seconded by BM, authorizing the payments of
invoices as presented for a total of $130,135.43, pending final audit and receipt of any necessary
paperwork.
Chairman Chris Wilson requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 23R147 was made by RF and seconded by NS approving the following
purchase, EMS/Defib Supplies and batteries $398.81.
Chairman Chris Wilson requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 23R148 was made by DG and seconded by RF approving and adopting
NGFD041-2019 Facility Utilization Policy, which superseded any older policies in effect.
Chairman Chris Wilson requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
1. Blanket COI For DFD/WFD Member Events
RESOLUTION 23R149 was made by DG and seconded by NS approving to add a rider on the
District’s Insurance policy that will provide a certificate of insurance for individual member
events. The District will pay for this rider.
Chairman Chris Wilson requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
MOTION 23M131 was made by RF and seconded by DG to rescind the moratorium on facility
use that was in effect. Motion carried.
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MOTION 23M132 was made by CW and seconded by NS to approve John Rothrock from
WFD as a District Firefighter. Motion carried.
PUBLIC SESSION – None
MOTION 23M133 was made by NS, seconded by RF to adjourn the meeting at 8:38 PM.
Motion Carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sean Kerwin
Secretary/Treasurer