PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Fire Commissioners will be holding their November Monthly Meeting on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 7:00pm. The location of the meetings will be the Fire District Offices located at 350 North Greenbush Road, North Greenbush, New York.
Sean Kerwin
Fire District Secretary
North Greenbush Fire District No. 1
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North Greenbush Fire District No. 1 |
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General Fund and Capital Reserve Budget – 2025 |
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Proposed |
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Budget |
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General Fund: |
2025 |
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Personal Services |
$69,010 |
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Firefighting Operations, Equipment and Support |
$120,000 |
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Retention & Recruitment |
$7,000 |
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Maintenance – Equipment |
$125,000 |
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Maintenance – Building & Grounds |
$100,000 |
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Insurance: |
$110,000 |
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Cancer Coverage: |
$20,000 |
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Communications Network: |
$19,600 |
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Administrative Expenses: |
$45,000 |
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LOSAP and Life Insurance: |
$270,000 |
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Other Expenses: |
$40,000 |
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Bond Principal and Interest: DFD |
$336,382 |
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Bond Principal and Interest: WFD |
$228,224 |
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Capital Reserve Repair Reimbursement |
$13,361 |
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Total General Fund Budget |
$1,503,577 |
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Capital Reserve: |
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Equipment |
$276,623 |
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Building |
$0 |
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Total Capital Reserve Budget |
$276,623 |
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Total General Fund & Capital Reserve Budgets |
$1,780,199 |
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2025 |
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2024 General Fund Forecasted Interest |
$2,000 |
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Town’s Final Assessment Roll |
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$338,704,574 |
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Tax Rate Per Thousand |
$5.25 |
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Amount to be raised by Real Property Taxes |
$1,778,199 |
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Total Income |
$1,780,199 |
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October 2024 Budget Hearing
October 2024 Monthly Meeting Rescheduled
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the North Greenbush Fire District No. 1, Town of North Greenbush, Rensselaer County, New York, Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at 6:30 o’clock p.m. for the purpose of discussing the contents of the proposed 2025 Fire District Budget.
The proposed 2025 Fire District Budget is in the sum of $1,780,199 and provides for a tax rate of $5.25 per each $1,000.00 of assessed valuation.
At such time and place all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard in
favor of or against the proposed Budget or one or more items in the proposed Budget.
A copy of the proposed 2025 Fire District Budget is available for inspection on or after
October 9, 2024, at the Office of the Town Clerk of the Town of North Greenbush and at the
Office of the Fire District’s Secretary during regular office hours and on the Fire District’s website at
Moreover, the monthly meeting for October has been rescheduled to Tuesday, October 15, 2024 to commence immediately following the Budget Hearing.
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Sean Kerwin, Secretary
North Greenbush Fire District No. 1
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
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that The North Greenbush Fire District No.1 will conduct a Budget Workshop on Monday, September 9, 2024 starting at 6:30pm, followed immediately by the September Monthly Meeting. The meeting will be held at the Fire District Office located at 350 North Greenbush Road, Town of North Greenbush, NY.
Sean Kerwin
Fire District Secretary
North Greenbush Fire District No. 1
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