October 2023 Budget Hearing & Monthly Meeting

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            NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the North Greenbush Fire District No. 1, Town of North Greenbush, Rensselaer County, New York, at the Wynantskill Fire House on Church Street in the Town of North Greenbush on October 16, 2023, at 6:45 o’clock p.m. for the purpose of discussing the contents of the proposed 2024 Fire District Budget.

The proposed 2024 Fire District Budget is in the sum of $1,608,704  and provides for a tax rate of $4.75 per each $1,000.00 of assessed valuation.

At such time and place all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard in favor of or against the proposed Budget or one or more items in the proposed Budget.

A copy of the proposed 2024 Fire District Budget is available for inspection on or after

October 10, 2023, at the Office of the Town Clerk of the Town of North Greenbush and at the

Office of the Fire District’s Secretary during regular office hours and on the Fire District’s website at

www.ngfd.org.

Moreover, the monthly meeting for October has been rescheduled to Monday, October 16, 2023 to commence immediately following the Budget Hearing.

                                                                                                   _________________________________

                                                                                                Sean Kerwin, Secretary

                                                                                                North Greenbush Fire District No. 1

2024 Proposed Budget

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North Greenbush Fire District No. 1

   

General Fund and Capital Reserve Budget – PROPOSED 2024

   
       
     

Proposed

General Fund:

   

2024

Personal Services

   

$66,000

Firefighting Operations, Equipment and Support

   

$100,000

Maintenance – Equipment

   

$105,000

Maintenance – Building & Grounds

   

$97,000

Insurance:

   

$110,000

Cancer Coverage:

   

$25,000

Communications Network:

   

$19,600

Administrative Expenses:

   

$45,000

LOSAP and Life Insurance:

   

$270,000

Other Expenses:

   

$37,027

Bond Principal and Interest: DFD

   

$336,825

Bond Principal and Interest: WFD

   

$228,130

Capital Reserve Repair Reimbursement

   

$13,361

Total General Fund Budget

   

$1,452,943

       

Capital Reserve:

     

Equipment

   

$155,762

Building

   

$0

Total Capital Reserve Budget

   

$155,762

       

Total General Fund & Capital Reserve Budgets

   

$1,608,704

       
     

2024

Town’s Final Assessment Roll

   

$338,674,529

Tax Rate Per Thousand

   

$4.75

Amount to be raised by Real Property Taxes

   

$1,608,704

Draft August Monthly Meeting Minutes

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North Greenbush Fire District No. 1
Minutes of the August 14, 2023 BOFC Monthly Meeting


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 excused.

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 23M118 was made by BM and seconded by CW approving DFD Annual Fund Drive
Letter. Motion carried.
Approval of Prior Month’s Minutes:
MOTION 23M119 was made by NS and seconded by RF approving the July Monthly Minutes.
Motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report for the period ending 7/31/2023:
SK presented the Treasurer’s Report (Copy attached).
RESOLUTION 23R127 was made by RF and seconded by NS to accept the Treasurer’s Report
as of July 31, 2023 as presented. SK also summarized the Auditor’s Report for 2022, which made
a few recommendations. These recommendations have been implemented.
Chairman Chris Wilson requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.

Approval of Current Month’s Invoices:
RD presented the invoices/vouchers for approval by the Board (Copy attached).
RESOLUTION 23R128 was made by RF and seconded by NS, authorizing the payments of
invoices as presented for a total of $199,678.48, pending final audit and receipt of any necessary
paperwork.
Chairman Chris Wilson requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 23R130 was made by CW and seconded by RF approving the following
purchases. Fire Prevention Supplies & Apparel for DFD $1,920.00, Fire Prevention Supplies for
WFD $1,405.00, Two AED Batteries for WFD $255.56 & Wheels for the Forcible Entry Door
Prop at DFD $845.00.
Chairman Chris Wilson requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously
MOTION 23M120 was made by NS and seconded by RF, scheduling a budget workshop
meeting on September 11th, 2023 at 6:30 PM. Motion carried.

MOTION 23M121 was made by NS and seconded by RF to approve James Harris from DFD
and Junior FF Micaela Hagler from WFD as District Firefighters. Motion carried.
PUBLIC SESSION – None
MOTION 23M122 was made by BM, seconded by RF to adjourn the meeting at 7:49 PM.
Motion Carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sean Kerwin
Secretary/Treasurer

September Budget Workshop and Monthly Meeting

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that The North Greenbush Fire District No.1 will conduct a Budget Workshop on Monday, September 11, 2023 starting at 6:30pm, followed immediately by the September Monthly Meeting. The meeting will be held at the Fire District Office located at 350 North Greenbush Road, Town of North Greenbush, NY.

                                                                                                Sean Kerwin

                                                                                                Fire District Secretary

                                                                                                North Greenbush Fire District No. 1

July Meeting Minutes Draft

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North Greenbush Fire District No. 1
Minutes of the July 10, 2023 BOFC Monthly Meeting
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 excused.
Other District Staff: Secretary/Treasurer Sean Kerwin (SK) and Director of Purchasing Robert
Durivage (RD) were present.

Approval of Prior Month’s Minutes:
MOTION 23M114 was made by BM and seconded by NS approving the June Monthly
Minutes. Motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report for the period ending 6/30/2023:
SK presented the Treasurer’s Report (Copy attached).

RESOLUTION 23R121 was made by NS and seconded by RF to accept the Treasurer’s Report
as of June 30, 2023 as presented.
Chairman Chris Wilson requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.

Approval of Current Month’s Invoices:
RD presented the invoices/vouchers for approval by the Board (Copy attached).

RESOLUTION 23R122 was made by RF and seconded by NS, authorizing the payments of
invoices as presented for a total of $33,274.60, pending final audit and receipt of any necessary
paperwork.
Chairman Chris Wilson requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.

OLD BUSINESS:
1. JCI/North Greenbush Fire District #1- Service Agreement for 3 Years – Revised 7-6-2023
Y1-$9,789 (2,977 savings), Y2-$10,484 (3,176 savings), Y3-$11,218 (3,399 savings). There
was a savings of (5,552 from the revised quote agreement. Total Amount for the 3 Year
contract is $31,491.

RESOLUTION 23R123 was made by NS and seconded by BM approving the renewal PSA
agreement with Johnson Controls, Inc. for preventive maintenance to HVAC at DFD and WFD.
The annual cost is Y1-$9,789, Y2-$10,484 and Y3-$11,218 as outlined in the agreement for a
total three year contract of $31,491.00.
Chairman Chris Wilson requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

RESOLUTION 23R124 was made by CW and seconded by BM approving the renewal contract
with Lynn Kane for EMS CIC and CME service with no increase as outlined in the contract
agreement. The Fire Chiefs were polled and they had no concerns.
Chairman Chris Wilson requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously

RESOLUTION 23R125 was made by RF, seconded by CW, declaring a 2007 Chevrolet 2500
Crew Cab as surplus equipment. This vehicle is being replaced by a new utility (DFD U-9) and
the new vehicle will be delivered within the next few weeks. When the new U-9 is in service
without any issues, the 2007 Chevrolet Pickup Truck can auctioned at Auctions International.
The total value of this surplus is less than $20K and the vehicle will no longer be needed by the
Fire District. The Board directed RD to surplus this equipment when appropriate.
Chairman Chris Wilson requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
DFD & WFD proposed equipment and Utility 9 Traffic Control Bases.
RESOLUTION 23R126 was made by RF and seconded by CW approving the purchase of four
Zephyr rubber sign bases for the new Utility 9 project. The bases are $105.00 each and will be
purchased at RC Smith in Albany for a total cost of $420.00. Dual rated Gear for DFD & WFD
(Innotex Coat & Pants $1,445.50). DFD purchasing 10 sets and WFD purchasing 2 sets for a
Total of $17,346 from NY Fire Equipment. Milwaukee M18 batteries and M18 tools. Purchasing
four high output 8aH batteries, one braking die grinder, one 4-1/”-5” braking grinder and one
deep cut band saw. These items will be purchased from Redtool and Amazon for a total cost of
$1,205.22.
Chairman Chris Wilson requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously

MOTION 23M115 was made by NS and seconded by BM to approve Raven Gonzales from
DFD as a District Fire Fighter. Motion carried.

MOTION 23M116 was made by NS and seconded by BM approving facility use requests from
DFD and WFD. Motion carried.

MOTION 23M117 was made by RF, seconded by NS to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 PM.
Motion Carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sean Kerwin
Secretary/Treasurer