North Greenbush Fire District No. 1
Minutes of the August 12, 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 24M37 was made by NS and seconded by RF approving the facility use request from
DFD. Motion carried.
MOTION 24M38 was made by RF and seconded by CW to approve Craig Campbell from DFD
and Robert W. Miller, Jr. from WFD as District Firefighters. Motion carried.
Approval of Prior Month’s Minutes:
MOTION 24M39 was made by RF and seconded by NS approving the July Minutes. Motion
carried.
Treasurer’s Report for the period ending 7/31/2024:
SK presented the Treasurer’s Report (Copy attached).
RESOLUTION 24R42 was made by RF and seconded by CW to accept the Treasurer’s Report
as of July 31, 2024 as presented.
Chairman Brian McCrae 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 24R43 was made by NS and seconded by RF, authorizing the payments of
invoices as presented for a total of $468,987.83, pending final audit and receipt of any necessary
paperwork.
Chairman Brian McCrae requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 24R44 was made by NS and seconded by RF approving the estimate received
from Prestige Sealcoating for sealcoating, crack filling & striping at DFD at a cost of $9,800.
Chairman Brian McCrae requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
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RESOLUTION 24R45 was made by RF and seconded by NS approving the purchase of 4 (four)
Gas Meters (GasAlertMax XT II) $950e. $2,850.00 , 2 (two) Hydrant Gate Valves TFT $450e.
$900.00, 3 (three) Maxximus Halligan $288.60e. $865.80, 3 (three) Lock Slot Axe $148.20e.
$444.60, 1 (one) 6′ steel roof hook $205.40, 1 (one) Yates 321 Ladderman / Harness $220.00, 6
(six) Bailout Kits – Sterling $2596.40, 1 (one) Milwaukee M18 Blower Kit $297.91, Fire
Prevention Order $1,433.75, 1 (one) Milwaukee M18 Fuel Pole Ext. $69.00 and 1 (one)
Milwaukee 10″ Pole saw $249.00 for a total cost of $10,131.86.
Chairman Brian McCrae requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
MOTION 24M40 was made by CW and seconded by NS to schedule a Budget Workshop
Meeting on September 9th at 6:30 PM. The regular meeting will immediately follow this
workshop meeting. Motion carried.
MOTION 24M41 was made by CW and seconded by NS to schedule a Public Hearing on the
2025 Budget on Tuesday, October 15 at 6:30 PM. The regular monthly BOFC meeting scheduled
for 10/14 will be moved to 10/15 and will immediately follow this public hearing. Motion
carried.
MOTION 24M42 was made by NS, seconded by CW to adjourn the meeting at 8:37 PM.
Motion Carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sean Kerwin
Secretary/Treasurer