North Greenbush Fire District No. 1
Minutes of the February 12, 2024 BOFC Monthly Meeting

Chairman Brian McCrae 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: 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.

Public Session: None

MOTION 24M09 was made by NS and seconded by RF approving one facility use request from
DFD. Motion carried.

Approval of Prior Month’s Minutes and Organizational Minutes 1/8/24:
MOTION 24M10 was made by RF and seconded by CW approving the January Minutes and Organizational Minutes on 1/8/24. Motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report for the period ending 1/31/2024:
SK presented the Treasurer’s Report (Copy attached).
RESOLUTION 24R08 was made by DG and seconded by CW to accept the Treasurer’s Report
as of January 31, 2024 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 24R09 was made by RF and seconded by CW, authorizing the payments of
invoices as presented for a total of $143,934.67, pending final audit and receipt of any necessary
paperwork. RF discussed the older invoices from Vander Molen (VM) from last year and was
disappointed that VM sent them in so late.

Chairman Brian McCrae requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 24R10 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 24R11 was made by NS, seconded by CW, declaring end of service Personal
Protective Equipment Surplus, consisting of 5 pairs of boots, 17 bunker pants, 18 helmets and
13 coats. 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 attempt to sell at Auctions
International or dispose of the equipment listed on the Inventory Disposal Form.
Chairman Brian McCrae requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.

MOTION 24M11 was made by RF and seconded by CW establishing a new ongoing
recruitment and retention committee consisting of BM, RF and CW. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION 24R12 was made by CW and seconded by NS approving the purchases of ten
New Portable Radio Batteries @ $79.90 (5 WFD & 5 for DFD) $799.00 and a Fire Police Coat
(E. Coonradt) Garrison $90.
Chairman Brian McCrae requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 24R13 was made by DG and seconded by NS to adopt the updated NGFD
cellphone policy change regarding that a stipend be added not to exceed $40 monthly.
Chairman Brian McCrae requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.

MOTION 24M12 was made by RF and seconded by CW to revise the sexual harassment SOG
#904 to include that annual training be provided and required. Motion carried.
TH informed the Board that this policy will need to be updated and will work with RD to
complete a draft policy for the Board’s review.

MOTION 24M13 was made by RF and seconded by NS to approve Callahan Urquhart and
Andrew Thomas from DFD and Kevin Warner from WFD as District Firefighters. Motion
carried.

RESOLUTION 24R14 was made by DG and seconded by CW approving the purchases of up to
six cellular iPads for chief officers as per the proposed purchasing plan.
Chairman Brian McCrae requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.

MOTION 24M14 was made by RF, seconded by CW to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 PM.
Motion Carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sean Kerwin
Secretary/Treasurer