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