North Greenbush Fire District No. 1
Minutes of the December 11, 2023 BOFC Monthly Meeting

Chairman Chris Wilson called the meeting to order at 7:01 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was
followed by a moment of silence for all departed District Firefighters and the recent passing of
Life Member & Commissioner Francis J. Giuliano, Sr.

 

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

RESOLUTION 23R150 was made by RF and seconded by NS, accepting the low bids received
with alternates; GC-MJG Construction $1,175,800., MC – DiGesare Mechanical, Inc. $149,000.,
EC – Dynamic Electrical Systems, LLC $163,500., and PC – DiGesare Mechanical, Inc.
$242,000. This resolution further authorizing Director of Purchasing to sign all contracts after
final review by the Fire District attorney. The anticipated project cost including construction
contingency, incidentals and other work is $2,665,891.00.
Chairman Chris Wilson requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.

Approval of Prior Month’s Minutes:
MOTION 23M134 was made by BM and seconded by RF approving the November Monthly
Minutes. Motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report for the period ending 11/30/2023:
SK presented the Treasurer’s Report (Copy attached).
RESOLUTION 23R151 was made by CW and seconded by BM to accept the Treasurer’s Report
as of November 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 23R152 was made by RF and seconded by NS, authorizing the payments of
invoices as presented for a total of $59,805.56, pending final audit and receipt of any necessary
paperwork.
Chairman Chris Wilson requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.

MOTION 23M135 was made by RF and seconded by CW to schedule the 2024 Organizational
Meeting on Monday, January 8
th, 2023 at 6:30 PM. The regular meeting will immediately
follow. Motion carried.
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RESOLUTION 23R153 was made by NS and seconded by BM approving the renewal contract
for 2024 facility cleaning services of Derek Karandy (WFD Cleaning service at $122 weekly)
and CleanMaster Pro (DFD Cleaning service at $130 weekly).
Chairman Chris Wilson requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.

RESOLUTION 23R154 was made by RF and seconded by CW to approved the EMS Medical
Director Services Agreement between North Greenbush Fire District No. 1 and USACS
Management Group, Ltd. d/b/a US AcuteCare Solutions and is effective as of June 15, 2023 to
December 31, 2023 for $1,625.00 and January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024 for $1,500.00. The
Medical Director will be Katrina Kardos, M.D.
Chairman Chris Wilson requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.

RESOLUTION 23R155 was made by NS and seconded by DW to approve and authorize spot
repair to be performed at the Defreestville Fire Station, to the epoxy apparatus floor by CTI,
LLC at a cost of $896.00.
Chairman Chris Wilson requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.

RESOLUTION 23R156 was made by RF and seconded by CW to authorize the repair of leaking
domestic supply lines at DFD by T. McElligott, Inc at a cost of $3,420.00.
Chairman Chris Wilson requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed with 4 Aye’s and Nick
Scifo abstaining.

MOTION 23M157 was made by NS and seconded by RF approving two facility use requests
from DFD. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION 23R158 was made by NS and seconded by BM to amend the 2023 budget as
follows:
From: To:
D102040 – Insurance $8,000 D102070 – Maintenance $20,000
D102070 – Other $12,000
N102060 – Other $4,000 W102020 – Maintenance $13,000
W102070 – Other $9,000
Chairman Chris Wilson requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.

RESOLUTION 23R159 was made by CW and seconded by RF to adopt the revised NGFD022-
2011 Procurement Policy as amended. Chairman Chris Wilson requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.

MOTION 23M137 was made by NS, seconded by BM to adjourn the meeting at 9:07 PM.
Motion Carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sean Kerwin
Secretary/Treasurer