North Greenbush Fire District No. 1
Minutes of the May 8, 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), Nick Scifo (NS), and Dan Garab (DG). Rich
French and Brian McCrae were excused.
Other District Staff: District Counsel Terry Hannigan (TH) via Zoom, Secretary/Treasurer Sean
Kerwin (SK) and Director of Purchasing Robert Durivage (RD) were present.
MOTION 23M104 was made by DG and seconded by NS approving two facility use requests
from DFD. Motion carried.
MOTION 23M105 was made by DG and seconded by NS, approving the facility use request
from DFD. Motion carried.
Approval of Prior Month’s Minutes:
MOTION 23M106 was made by NS and seconded by CW approving the April Monthly
Minutes. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report for the period ending 4/30/2023:
SK presented the Treasurer’s Report (Copy attached).
RESOLUTION 23R114 was made by NS and seconded by DG to accept the Treasurer’s Report
as of April 30, 2023 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 23R115 was made by NS and seconded by CW, 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 23-116 was made by NS, seconded by DG, declaring a 2008 Haulmark
Industries, Inc., enclosed Utility Trailer VIN#16HCB08129P071670 as surplus equipment. The
total value of this surplus is less than $20K and is no longer needed by the Fire District. The
Board directed RD to surplus this equipment and sell at Auctions International.
Chairman Chris Wilson requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
MOTION 23M107 was made by CW and seconded by DG approving the driver training
application of Robert Shackelton, Jr. Motion carried.

 

RESOLUTION 23R117 was made by DG and seconded by NS approving the purchase of Five
(5) Coat & Bunker Pant Globe set (includes DFD) $26,442.60, Four (4) Cairns 1044 Black
Helmets $1,500.00, Sixteen (16) sets of structural FF Shelby Gloves $1,888.00, Twelve (12) pair
of Haix Boots (includes DFD) $4,610.76 and Hanging Names for Coats (7 names) $663.24. The
total is $35,104.60.
Chairman Chris Wilson requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
MOTION 23M108 was made by NS and seconded by CW to approve Caden Slagen (DFD),
Zachary Brimmer (WFD) and Thomas Norman (WFD) as District Firefighters. Motion carried.
MOTION 23M109 was made by CW, seconded by DG to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 PM.
Motion Carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sean Kerwin
Secretary/Treasurer