Chairman Chris Wilson 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: Chris Wilson (CW), Brian McCrae (BM), Nick Scifo (NS), and Rich
French (RF). Dan Garab was absent and excused.
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 & Workshop Meeting Minutes on 3/23/23:
MOTION 23M100 was made by BM and seconded by NS approving the March Monthly
Minutes and workshop meeting minutes on 3/23/23. Motion carried with RF abstaining.
Treasurer’s Report for the period ending 3/31/2023:
SK presented the Treasurer’s Report (Copy attached).
RESOLUTION 23R105 was made by RF and seconded by BM to accept the Treasurer’s Report
as of March 31, 2022 as presented.
Chairman Chris Wilson 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 23R106 was made by RF and seconded by NS, authorizing the payments of
invoices as presented for a total of $22,064.23, pending final audit and receipt of any necessary
paperwork.
Chairman Chris Wilson requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 23R107 was made by RF and seconded by NS to approve the equipment
standardization resolution for SOG#117 (Emergency Escape and Self-Rescue Rope & System for
Interior Firefighters). Pursuant to General Municipal Law Section 103(5) upon a showing of
efficiency, uniformity in training and health & safety, the Board of Fire Commissioners
(“Board”) is authorized to adopt a resolution stating that there is a need for standardization of
particular types of equipment including Emergency Escape and Self-Rescue Rope & Systems for
Interior Firefighters. The Board, in consultation with the Chief officers of the Fire District, has
conducted an assessment and determined it to be in the best interests of North Greenbush Fire
District No. 1 to standardize its Emergency Escape and Self-Rescue Rope & System for Interior
Firefighters to a system manufactured by Sterling, “FCX Escape Systems” style name, and by
this Resolution, hereby modifies procedure (SOG #117) to standardize the Fire District’s
Emergency Escape and Self-Rescue Rope & Systems for Interior Firefighters with Sterling
equipment, respectively.
Chairman Chris Wilson requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
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RESOLUTION 23R108 was made by RF and seconded by NS to approve the equipment
standardization resolution for procurement purposes. There will be a need to outfit both
departments (Defreestville & Wynantskill Fire Departments) with this new Sterling FCX Escape
System for interior firefighters, pursuant to Resolution 23R107. Competitive quotes shall be
obtained from authorized vendors that sell the Sterling FCX Escape System, however competitive
bidding will not be solicited as this purchase is an exception to the procurement policy.
Chairman Chris Wilson requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 23R109 was made by CW and seconded by RF approving the purchase of three
(3) Water Rescue Rope Bags at a cost of $227.44.
Chairman Chris Wilson requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 23R110
Pursuant to General Municipal Law Section 6-d, the North Greenbush Fire District No. 1 Board
of Fire Commissioners (“Board”) determined that there is a need for an emergency repair to the
EagleAir air breathing system fill station at the Wynantskill Fire Department. The current fill
station is declared unsafe for normal use and needs to be replaced. The cost of a new fill station
by EagleAir Model SSX3 is $26,721.00. The Board will take these funds out of the Equipment
Reserve Fund. The Board intends to repay one-half of the moneys so expended in the fiscal year
immediately following the fiscal year in which such moneys were expended and the total amount
shall be repaid not later than the last day of the second fiscal year succeeding the fiscal year in
which the moneys were expended.
Furthermore, pursuant to General Municipal Law Section 103(4), in this case of an emergency
arising out of an unforeseen occurrence or condition whereby circumstances affecting the life,
health, safety or property of the inhabitants of a political subdivision or district therein, require
immediate action which cannot await competitive bidding or competitive offering for the
purchase of this equipment, EagleAir Model SSX3 is $26,721.00 fill station.
RESOLUTION 23R110
NOW, upon the motion of Commissioner French,
seconded by Commissioner McCrae,
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Fire Commissioners of North Greenbush Fire District No.
1, by a two thirds vote, by under the authority of General Municipal Law Section 6-d & 103.4
hereby authorizes the purchase of a new EagleAir fill station for $26,721.00 and procurement of
this equipment, respectively.
Commissioner Garab _ Aye _____Nay __X___ Absent
Commissioner French X Aye _____Nay
Commissioner McCrae X Aye _____Nay
Commissioner Scifo X Aye _____Nay
Commissioner Wilson X Aye _____Nay
Dated: February 13, 2023
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RESOLUTION 23R111 was made by NS and seconded by BM approving the repairs and
upgrades for Squad 42 by The Gowans-Knight Co at a base cost of $4,560. There will be time
and materials for other repairs listed.
Chairman Chris Wilson requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
MOTION 23M101 was made by BM and seconded by NS approving this concept as proposed
by Miller Animal Hospital to locate a large shed on their property near DFD’s South-East
property line. Motion carried.
MOTION 23M102 was made by RF and seconded by CW, approving the Internal Financial
Control Policy. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 23R112 was made by RF and seconded by NS, approving that all banking
accounts that are currently through Key Bank be switched over to Green County Commercial
Bank.
Chairman Chris Wilson requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 23R113 was made by CW and seconded by RF approving the renewal of the S2
Netbox Door Access System for DFD & WFD. The renewal will expire on 5/31/2024. This renewal
updates the software and firmware for the door access system at a cost of $3,004.28.
Chairman Chris Wilson requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
MOTION 23M103 was made by BM, seconded by NS to adjourn the meeting at 8:22 PM.
Motion Carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sean Kerwin
Secretary/Treasurer
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