North Greenbush Fire District No. 1
Minutes of the April 14, 2025 BOFC Monthly Meeting
Chairman Nick Scifo 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: Nick Scifo (NS), Rich French (RF), Robert W. Miller, Jr (RM), Brian McCrae (BM) attended. Dan Garab (DG) was excused.
Other District Staff: District Counsel Terry Hannigan (TH), Secretary/Treasurer Sean Kerwin (SK) and Deputy Director of Purchasing and Assistant Secretary Michael Lashmet (ML) were present. Director of Purchasing Robert Durivage was excused.
Public Session: None
RESOLUTION 25R22 was made by BM and seconded by RM to approve the purchase of a washer and dryer for WFD from Cocca’s Appliance in the amount of $1671.90.
Chairman Nick Scifo requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 25R23 was made by BM and seconded by NS to approve the purchase of two “Authorized Parking Only” signs for the WFD upper parking lot, not to exceed $500.00.
Chairman Nick Scifo requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
MOTION 25M27 was made by BM and seconded by RM approving the facility use requests from DFD. Motion carried.
Approval of Prior Month’s Minutes:
MOTION 25M28 was made by RF and seconded by RM approving the March minutes, as presented. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report for the period ending 3/31/2025:
SK presented the Treasurer’s Report (Copy attached).
RESOLUTION 25R24 was made by BM and seconded by NS to accept the Treasurer’s Report as of March 31, 2025 as presented.
Chairman Nick Scifo 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 25R25 was made by RM and seconded by BM, authorizing the payments of invoices as presented for a total of $71,793.23, pending final audit and receipt of any necessary paperwork.
Chairman Nick Scifo requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 25R26 was made by BM and seconded by NS to authorize the Chairman of the Board to sign the “Municipal Cooperation Agreement Between North Greenbush Fire District #1 and the County of Rensselaer for Transfer of Ownership of Fire Training Equipment”.
Chairman Nick Scifo requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 25R27 was made by BM and seconded by RF to authorize the Chairman of the Board to sign the “License to Occupy Premises Between North Greenbush Fire District No. 1 and North Greenbush Ambulance Association, Inc.” agreement
Chairman Nick Scifo requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 25R28 was made by RF and seconded by NS approving the purchase of the following items:
- DFD-WFD SCBA Bands $2,285.67
- DFD-WFD Turnout Gear and Boots $24,534.05
- DFD NYSAFC Conference Training (Hogan and Pirro) $1,180.00
- DFD Exterior/Driver PPE (Denny and Golden) $3,370.88
- DFD Vehicle Maint 9-7 Electronic MIV $7,359.75
- WFD Helmet Fronts (Coonan, Barber, Littlefield) $135.00
Total: $38,865.35
Chairman Nick Scifo requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously. - MOTION 25M29 was made by RF and seconded by RM to approve Emily Devine and Christopher Dunham from DFD as a District Firefighters. Motion carried.
- RESOLUTION 25R29 was made by NS and seconded by RF to accept the LOSAP Report that was presented last month.
Chairman Nick Scifo requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously. - RESOLUTION 25R30 was made by BM and seconded by RF purchase two cellular iPads and eight business licenses for a total cost of $323.90.
Chairman Nick Scifo requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
PUBLIC SESSION – None - MOTION 25M30 was made by BM and seconded by NS redesignate the title for Michael Lashmet as Assistant Secretary. Motion carried.
- MOTION 25M31 was made by BM, seconded by RF to adjourn the meeting at 8:19 PM. Motion Carried.
- Respectfully Submitted,
Sean Kerwin
Secretary/Treasurer