June Meeting Draft

North Greenbush Fire District No. 1
Minutes of the June 9, 2025 BOFC Monthly Meeting at WFD 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), Brian McCrae (BM), Dan Garab (DG) attended. Robert W. Miller, Jr (RM) was excused.
Other District Staff: District Counsel Terry Hannigan (TH), Secretary/Treasurer Sean Kerwin (SK), Director of Purchasing Robert Durivage (RD) and Deputy Director of Purchasing and Assistant Secretary Michael Lashmet (ML) were present
Public Session: None
Approval of Prior Month’s Minutes:
MOTION 25M38 was made by RF and seconded by NS approving the May minutes, as presented. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report for the period ending 5/31/2025:
SK presented the Treasurer’s Report (Copy attached).
RESOLUTION 25R35 was made by DG and seconded by RF to accept the Treasurer’s Report as of May 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 25R36 was made by RF and seconded by NS, authorizing the payments of invoices as presented for a total of $50,469.73 pending final audit and receipt of any necessary paperwork.
Chairman Nick Scifo requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 25R37 was made by DG and seconded by BM to authorize the Chairman of the Board to sign the “Rensselaer CO MOU – CAD, Records Management & Mobility Access” agreement.
Chairman Nick Scifo requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 25R38 was made by NS, seconded by RF, declaring ten Scott SCBA Cylinders have reached their end of service life, consisting of cylinders with SNs 371405, 371632, 371276, 371144, 371042, 371512, 371281, 371300, 371074, 371655. The total value of this surplus is less than $20K and is no longer needed by the Fire District. The Board directed RD to have this equipment destroyed and properly disposed.
Chairman Nick Scifo requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 25R39 was made by RF and seconded by NS to authorize the Director of Purchasing RD to renew the Online Auction Contract.
Chairman Nick Scifo requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
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RESOLUTION 25R40 was made by DG and seconded by BM to allocate up to $27,000 for the WFD audio/visual upgrades proposed by Hippo’s or a lower quote by another vendor and to authorize the chairman to sign such contract; and to allocate up to $13,518.07 for a new server and up to $17,000 for computer upgrades, while designating the WFD portion of the upgrades be funded under the Building Project Fund.
Chairman Nick Scifo requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 25R41 was made by RF and seconded by NS authorizing the Director of Purchasing to arrange for pumping out/cleaning of the DFD oil/water separator and grease trap, using Crystal Clean as the vendor.
Chairman Nick Scifo requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 25R42 was made by NS and seconded by BM approving the purchase of the following items:

  • Generator and Fuel Jug $1099.00
  • Stop/Slow Paddles $869.50 plus shipping
  • Snaptite Ponn Supreme $900.00
  • Kochek floating strainer $645.00
  • Elkhart brass nozzle pistol grip (10) $1170.00
  • TFT 5” x 4.5” $290.00
  • Hydrant wrench $42.00
  • SCBA cylinders $3980.00
    Total: $8995.50
    Chairman Nick Scifo requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
    RESOLUTION 25R43 was made by BM and seconded by DG approving the purchase of two TVs for WFD up to $500 total.
    Chairman Nick Scifo requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
    PUBLIC SESSION – Mr. James Hannigan of WFD asked if the BOFC will be reaching out to NYSDOT in regard active reconstruction at the Church St intersection with Rte 66. The existing curb is problematic to large apparatus turning movements resulting in tire damage. RF asked ML to reach out to NYSDOT to see what can be done to mitigate this issue.
    MOTION 25M39 was made by BM seconded by DG to adjourn the meeting at 8:07 PM. Motion Carried.
    Respectfully Submitted,
    Sean Kerwin
    Secretary/Treasurer
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