North Greenbush Fire District No. 1
Minutes of the November 14, 2024 BOFC Monthly Meeting
Chairman Brian McCrae called the meeting to order at 7:09 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was
followed by a moment of silence for all departed District Firefighters, especially Arthur Dell, Jr.
and Dennis Carl.
Commissioners Present: Brian McCrae (BM), Nick Scifo (NS), Dan Garab (DG), Rich French
(RF) and Chris Wilson (CW) attended.
Other District Staff: Secretary/Treasurer Sean Kerwin (SK) and Director of Purchasing Robert
Durivage (RD) were present.
Public Session: None
RESOLUTION 24R60 was made by RF and seconded by NS approving the purchase of
A new 10 hp SCBA breathing air compressor $46,500, installation of a new IT
Server, door access wireless reader, and AV upgrades for the district (excluding TV’s) $16,000,
Other building-related items (recommendation to set aside) $15,000, Miscellaneous fit-up items
not originally included or forgotten (recommendation to set aside) $2,000. This is all part of the
WFD Capital Project and the funds will come out of the WFD Capital Renovation Bond.
Chairman Brian McCrae requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
MOTION 24M53 was made by DG and seconded by CW to approve Edward (Eric) Spooner
from DFD and John Hanlon from WFD as District Firefighters. WFD Member Albert Poirier
returned to active firefighter status. Motion Carried.
Approval of Prior Month’s Minutes & Public Hearing for Budget Minutes on 10/15/24:
MOTION 24M54 was made by NS and seconded by RF approving the October Minutes and
Public Hearing on the proposed budget Minutes. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report for the period ending 10/31/2024:
SK presented the Treasurer’s Report (Copy attached).
RESOLUTION 24R61 was made by NS and seconded by CW to accept the Treasurer’s Report
as of October 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 24R62 was made by DG and seconded by NS, authorizing the payments of
invoices as presented for a total of $205,133.96, pending final audit and receipt of any necessary
paperwork.
Chairman Brian McCrae requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
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RESOLUTION 24R63 was made by BM, seconded by RF, declaring old furniture, old kitchen
equipment and various fire appliances as surplus equipment. The total value of this surplus is
less than $20K and is no longer needed by the Fire District. The Board directed RD to surplus
this equipment and attempt to sell at Auctions International or dispose of the equipment
identified.
Chairman Brian McCrae requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 24R64 was made by BM and seconded by RF approving the quote received from
Bulldog to make several repairs excluding any repairs to the waterway seals. The original quote
cost before excluding waterway repairs was $19,158.03.
Chairman Brian McCrae requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
MOTION 24M55 was made by RF and seconded by DG to continue discussions with Miller
Animal Hospital about the potential of connecting into the fire district’s sewer line that connects
to the Rensselaer Technology Park. The Board will consider action after they have received a
formal connection plan and have had the opportunity to review it. Motion Carried.
RESOLUTION 24R65 was made by DG and seconded by CW approving the Fire District spend
up to $1,200 for photographs to be taken of all apparatus (excluding chiefs vehicles), framed and
mounted in the District conference room. If the cost exceeds $1,200, then DSG will bring back
the details to the Board.
Chairman Brian McCrae requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
MOTION 24M56 was made by NS, seconded by RF to adjourn the meeting at 8:23 PM. Motion
Carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sean Kerwin
Secretary/Treasurer