North Greenbush Fire District No. 1
Minutes of the September 11, 2023 BOFC Monthly Meeting
Chairman Chris Wilson called the meeting to order at 6:59 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was
followed by a moment of silence for all departed District Firefighters and in remembrance of the
9-11 attack.
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), Secretary/Treasurer Sean Kerwin
(SK) and Director of Purchasing Robert Durivage (RD) were present.
WFD Building Committee Report:
RESOLUTION 23R131 was made by NS and seconded by BM to approve the two contracts
(AIA Document B-132-2019 and C-132-2019 for Architectural and Construction Management)
with The Phinney Design Group and NGFD No. 1 subject to Attorney (Terry Hannigan)
approval.
Chairman Chris Wilson requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
Approval of Prior Month’s Minutes:
MOTION 23M123 was made by NS and seconded by CW approving the August Monthly
Minutes. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report for the period ending 8/31/2023:
SK presented the Treasurer’s Report (Copy attached).
RESOLUTION 23R132 was made by BM and seconded by NS to accept the Treasurer’s Report
as of August 31, 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 23R133 was made by BM and seconded by DG, authorizing the payments of
invoices as presented for a total of $60,639.25, pending final audit and receipt of any necessary
paperwork.
Chairman Chris Wilson requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 23R134 was made by BM and seconded by NS approving the following
purchases. Scott 3M RIT-Pak III $3,731.22, TL-9 Stabilizer for Hurst Tool $809.71, SCBA Mask
Bags (6) $120.00, Traffic Control LED Wands (6) $38.90, Tourniquets (8) $231.92, 20 Pair of
FF Gloves / 40 Pair of Work Gloves $2,448.80, 9 Vests (3-command, 3-operation,3-safety)
$495.00 and 12 Vests (Zip up style for FF’s) $885.00 for a total cost of $8,760.55
Chairman Chris Wilson requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously
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RESOLUTION 23R135 was made by NS and seconded by CW adopting the proposed 2024
budget ($1,608,704., $4.75 per $1,000 of assessed value) as proposed and written by SK.
Chairman Chris Wilson requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 23R136 was made by RF and seconded by NS authorizing that the NYS Tax levy
cap for 2024 budget year exceed the 2% Property tax levy growth determination. The Board has
determined that it is necessary to exceed the 2% cap due to inflation at 6.26% and other costs.
Chairman Chris Wilson requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
MOTION 23M124 was made by DG and seconded by NS approving the facility use request
from Rich French for the 9-11 Healthcare Group at DFD. Rich French abstained. Motion carried.
MOTION 23M125 was made by DG and seconded by NS approving a moratorium on building
use requests until the commissioners can review and update the facility use policy.
Commissioners McCrae and Scifo will lead this effort with assistance from district staff. Motion
carried.
MOTION 23M126 was made by BM, seconded by RF to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 PM.
Motion Carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sean Kerwin
Secretary/Treasurer