North Greenbush Fire District No. 1
Minutes of the June 12, 2023 BOFC Monthly Meeting
Chairman Chris Wilson called the meeting to order at 7:04 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 Dan
Garab (DG). Rich French (RF) attended via Zoom.
Other District Staff: District Counsel Terry Hannigan (TH), Director of Purchasing Robert
Durivage (RD) were present. Sean Kerwin was excused.
MOTION 23M110 was made by BM and seconded by DG approving two facility use requests
from DFD. Motion carried.
Approval of Prior Month’s Minutes:
MOTION 23M111 was made by NS and seconded by CW approving the May Monthly
Minutes. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report for the period ending 5/31/2023:
RD presented the Treasurer’s Report (Copy attached).
RESOLUTION 23R118 was made by BM and seconded by NS to accept the Treasurer’s Report
as of May 31, 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 23R119 was made by CW and seconded by BM, authorizing the payments of
invoices as presented for a total of $76,391.86, pending final audit and receipt of any necessary
paperwork.
Chairman Chris Wilson requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
MOTION 23M112 was made by CW and seconded by NS approving the renewal of the
Auctions International Contract for online auction services. Motion Carried.
RESOLUTION 23R120 was made by RF and seconded by CW approving training to be
provided to District firefighters and a train the trainer class for each department. This training
will be provided by Capital Technical Rescue and Safety Consultants, LLC. At a cost of
$5,500.00.
Chairman Chris Wilson requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously
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MOTION 23M113 was made by BM, seconded by NS to adjourn the meeting at 7:44 PM.
Motion Carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Robert Durivage
Deputy Secretary/Treasurer