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), Robert W. Miller, Jr (RM), and Dan Garab (DG).
Other District Staff: Secretary/Treasurer Sean Kerwin (SK), Director of Purchasing Robert Durivage (RD), and District Counsel Terry Hannigan (TH) were present.
Public Session: None
MOTION 25M55 was made by RF and seconded by BM approving two DFD building use requests as presented. Motion carried.
Approval of Prior Month’s Minutes:
MOTION 25M56 was made by BM and seconded by RF approving the August minutes, as presented. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report for the period ending 8/31/2025:
SK presented the Treasurer’s Report (Copy attached).
RESOLUTION 25R56 was made by DG and seconded by RM to accept the Treasurer’s Report as of August 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 25R57 was made by NS and seconded by RF authorizing the payments of invoices as presented for a total of $173,360.49 pending final audit and receipt of any necessary paperwork.
Chairman Nick Scifo requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
MOTION 25M57 was made by NS and seconded by BM approving the revised DFD fund drive letter. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 25R58 was made by RF seconded by BM to enter into an agreement with CS Arch to conduct an investigation regarding the water infiltration into windowsills at DFD. The cost for professional services is $2,400.00..
Chairman Nick Scifo requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously

unanimously.
RESOLUTION 25R59 was made by NS, seconded by BM, declaring various expired gear surplus (consisting of gloves, coats, pants and hoods) that have reached their end of service life.
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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.
MOTION 25M58 was made by DG and seconded by BM to approve the Chief’s recommendations for the Rescue 9 Replacement Committee. The motion also noted that the two commissioners in charge of Apparatus and Equipment shall serve as ex officio members of the committee. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 25R60 was made by RF and seconded by BM, approving the purchase of the following items for DFD as presented:
DFD:
Fire Prevention & Open House Tee Shirts $490.00
WFD:
24 – Majestic PAC II Ultra C6 Hoods $1,200.00
18 – Shelby Fire Gloves- 5 Med, 8 Large, 5 XL $2,363.00
10 – Scott SCBA 4-point facepiece (6-L & 4-S) $4,014.40
GRAND TOTAL $8,067.40
Chairman Nick Scifo requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 25R61 was made by RM seconded by DG to authorize the Treasurer to transfer the 2024 surplus of $50,940 into the Apparatus and Equipment Reserve.
Chairman Nick Scifo requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 25R62 was made by DG seconded by BM to authorize to open a Bank of America (or comparable Bank) Business Cash Rewards Credit Card Account
At the regular meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the North Greenbush Fire District No. 1 held on September 8, 2025, the following resolution was offered and unanimously approved:
WHEREAS, the District has determined that the establishment of a business credit card program would provide financial flexibility and potential cost savings; and
WHEREAS, Bank of America offers a Business Cash Rewards Credit Card program with the following key benefits:

• No annual fee;
• 1.5% cash back on all purchases with no cap;
• A $300 bonus credit applied if $3,000 is spent within the first three (3) months;
• Cash back can be applied as a statement credit or redeemed by check;
  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Fire Commissioners authorizes Robert Durivage, Director of Purchasing, Deputy Treasurer, and Deputy Secretary, to open a Bank of America Business Cash Rewards Credit Card account on behalf of the District; and
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  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following individuals shall be designated as account administrators:
• Robert Durivage, Director of Purchasing / Deputy Treasurer / Deputy Secretary
• Sean Kerwin, Treasurer / Secretary
  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that six (6) credit cards shall be issued under this account to the following individuals:
• Robert Durivage
• Sean Kerwin
• Daniel Sheehan
• Daniel Wilson
• Richard French
• Brian McCrae
  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board concurs with the Treasurer’s recommendation to consider paying certain bills and monthly charges with the credit card when there is no service fee, and further agrees that if modifications are necessary to the advance approval payment list of vendors or voucher exceptions, such updates will be considered by resolution at a future meeting.
  This resolution was unanimously approved by all Commissioners present:
• Chairman, Nick Scifo, Aye
• Deputy Chairman, Dan Garab, Aye
• Commissioner, Richard French, Aye
• Commissioner, Robert Miller, Aye
• Commissioner, Brian McCrae, Aye
  MOTION 25M59 was made by RF and seconded by RM approving DFD Firefighter Pablo Flores, as presented. Motion carried.
  Public Session: None
  MOTION 25M60 was made by RF seconded by NS to enter into executive session at 8:13 PM to discuss the employment history of a member. Motion Carried.
  MOTION 25M61 was made by RF seconded by NS at 9:09 PM to exit executive session with no action taken at this time. Motion approved.
  RESOLUTION 25R63 was made by NS seconded by RF to authorize to adopt the proposed 2026 budget with a tax rate of $5.36 per thousand of assessed value, for total tax revenues of $1,830,334.
  Chairman Nick Scifo requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
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  MOTION 25M62 was made by RF seconded by RM to adjourn the meeting at 9:12 PM. Motion Carried.
  Respectfully Submitted,
  Sean Kerwin
  Secretary/Treasurer