North Greenbush Fire District No. 1
Minutes of the January 8, 2024 BOFC Monthly Meeting
Chairman Brian McCrae called the meeting to order at 6:52 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was
followed by a moment of silence for all departed District Firefighters.
Commissioners Present: Brian McCrae (BM), Nick Scifo (NS), Dan Garab (DG), Rich French
(RF) and Chris Wilson (CW) attended.
Other District Staff: District Counsel Terry Hannigan (TH), Secretary/Treasurer Sean Kerwin
(SK) and Director of Purchasing Robert Durivage (RD) were present.
Approval of Prior Month’s Minutes:
MOTION 24M01 was made by RF and seconded by CW approving the December Monthly
Minutes. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report for the period ending 12/31/2023:
SK presented the Treasurer’s Report (Copy attached).
RESOLUTION 24R01 was made by RF and seconded by NS to accept the Treasurer’s Report as
of December 31, 2023 as presented.
Chairman Brian McCrae 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 24R02 was made by NS and seconded by CW, authorizing the payments of
invoices as presented for a total of $118,668.32, pending final audit and receipt of any necessary
paperwork.
Chairman Brian McCrae requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 24R03 was made by NS and seconded by CW to authorize the preventive
maintenance and repair work to Bulldog.
Chairman Brian McCrae requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed with 4 Aye’s and Rich
French Nay.
RESOLUTION 24R04 was made by BM and seconded by RF to authorize the SCBA air
compressor and fill station service to MES as quoted for 2024.
Chairman Brian McCrae requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 24R05 was made by CW and seconded by NS approving the purchases of
Helmet Shields for new officers and new helmets at a cost of $610.00 from Garrison.
Chairman Brian McCrae requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
MOTION 24M02 was made by RF and seconded by NS to create a Truck 42 replacement
committee. The names appointed to the committee are: Chief Adam Littlefield, Past Chief Ed
McMahon, FF AJ Childrose, FF Jonathan Schroll, Asst. Chief Dan Sheehan and Asst. Chief
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Greg Croll. The two apparatus/equipment Commissioners being R. French and N. Scifo shall
serve as Co-chairmen. Motion carried.
MOTION 24M03 was made by RF and seconded by NS to create a rehab committee for DFD 9-
6 and WFD Rescue 42. The names appointed to the committee are: Rescue 42 / Asst. Chief Jon
Carroll, FF TJ Fitzpartick, FF Eric Schanz and FF Walt Apple). 9-6 / Captain Jeff Stehr, Captain
Keith Slupski and FF Brandon Galligan. Motion Carried.
RESOLUTION 24R06 was made by RF and seconded by DG to authorize the emergency repair
of leaking domestic supply lines at DFD by T. McElligott, Inc. at a cost of $3,420.00. This repair
was declared an Emergency Repair and the repair costs will be taken out of the Capital ReserveRepair fund. 50% of the cost ($1,710.00) will be replenished back into the account by 12/31/25
and the remaining 50% ($1,710.00) replenished into the Capital Reserve Repair account by
12/31/26.
Chairman Brian McCrae requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 24R07 was made by RF and seconded by CW to adopt the updated Long Range
Plan as presented by the Long Range Plan Committee.
Chairman Brian McCrae requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
MOTION 24M04 was made by NS and seconded by CW to approve Sara Rothery from DFD as
a District Firefighter. Motion carried.
MOTION 24M05 was made by NS and seconded by CW to revise NGFD003-2000 Chief’s
Vehicle Usage Policy to include that no pets be allowed in chiefs vehicles. Motion carried.
MOTION 24M06 was made by BM and seconded by CW to amend the previous Motion to
revise NGFD003-2000 Chief’s Vehicle Usage Policy, that Service Animals are authorized by
authority of the NGFD No. 1 BOFC. Motion carried.
MOTION 24M07 was made by NS and seconded by CW approving one facility use request
from DFD. Motion carried.
MOTION 24M08 was made by NS, seconded by CW to adjourn the meeting at 8:19 PM.
Motion Carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sean Kerwin
Secretary/Treasurer