Draft Minutes

North Greenbush Fire District No. 1
Minutes of the July 8, 2024 BOFC Monthly Meeting

Chairman Brian McCrae 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: Brian McCrae (BM), Nick Scifo (NS), Rich French (RF) and Chris
Wilson (CW) attended. 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 24M32 was made by RF and seconded by CW approving facility use requests from
DFD. Motion carried.

MOTION 24M33 was made by RF and seconded by CW approving the 2024 DFD Mail
Fundraising Letter to residents. Motion carried.
Approval of Prior Month’s Minutes:

MOTION 24M34 was made by NS and seconded by CW approving the June Minutes. Motion
carried.

Treasurer’s Report for the period ending 6/30/2024:
SK presented the Treasurer’s Report (Copy attached).
RESOLUTION 24R39 was made by RF and seconded by NS to accept the Treasurer’s Report as
of June 30, 2024 as presented.
Chairman Brian McCrae requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
SK also reported that he received the 2% funds, and they were distributed to DFD & WFD based
on LOSAP percentage for each department.

Approval of Current Month’s Invoices:
SK presented the invoices/vouchers for approval by the Board (Copy attached).
RESOLUTION 24R40 was made by CW and seconded by RF, authorizing the payments of
invoices as presented for a total of $383,045.62, pending final audit and receipt of any necessary
paperwork.
Chairman Brian McCrae requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 24R41 was made by NS and seconded by RF to authorize the Chairman to sign
the MOU as presented with Rensselaer County for the AFG program.
Chairman Brian McCrae requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
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MOTION 24M35 was made by NS and seconded by CW accepting the Final Audit Report –
Regulatory Basis Financial Report YE 2023. SK will also deliver a copy to the North Greenbush
Town Clerk. Motion carried.
MOTION 24M36 was made by RF, seconded by CW to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 PM.
Motion Carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sean Kerwin
Secretary/Treasurer