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

NOTICE

SEPTEMBER BUDGET WORKSHOP & MONTHLY MEETING NOTICE

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

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

North Greenbush Fire District No. 1
Minutes of the June 10, 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) and Dan Garab (DG) attended.
Rich French & Chris Wilson were 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
RESOLUTION 24R34 was made by DG and seconded by NS approving the purchase
Equipment & Furnishing and approve services to be completed by On Target Landscaping & Air
Cleaning Systems as outlined in Items #1 to #10. The total cost of equipment, furnishings and
services is $87,329.52., the total package was approved up to 91,584.52.
Chairman Brian McCrae requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
MOTION 24M29 was made by NS and seconded by BM approving the change in date for one
facility use request from DFD. Motion carried.
Approval of Prior Month’s Minutes:
MOTION 24M30 was made by NS and seconded by DG approving the May Minutes. Motion
carried.
Treasurer’s Report for the period ending 5/31/2024:
SK presented the Treasurer’s Report (Copy attached).
RESOLUTION 24R35 was made by NS and seconded by DG to accept the Treasurer’s Report
as of May 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 24R36 was made by NS and seconded by DG, authorizing the payments of
invoices as presented for a total of $67,7204.62, pending final audit and receipt of any necessary
paperwork.
Chairman Brian McCrae requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 24R37 was made by DG and seconded by NS approving the purchase of
Citrosqueeze 5 Gallon Cleaner $165.95, Zico Folding Wheelchock R-42 $320.00, 24- Majestic
PAC II Hoods $1,825.00, 5 – Sets of Interior Turnout Gear $27,302.40, 11- Pairs of Boots
$4,777.08, 4 – Sets of Exterior Gear $6,269.56 and DFD & WFD EMS Supplies & Equipment
$1,975.78 for a total cost of $42,635.44.
Chairman Brian McCrae requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
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RESOLUTION 24R38 was made by NS and seconded by DG, authorizing the 2023 unexpended
balance of $35,539 be transferred into the Capital Reserve Fund. This may be changed after a
response is sent from the NYSOCS to NGFD No. 1.
Chairman Brian McCrae requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
MOTION 24M31 was made by NS, seconded by DG to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 PM.
Motion Carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sean Kerwin
Secretary/Treasurer

Monthly Agenda

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:                                                         

ROLL CALL:

PUBLIC SESSION: 

DISTRICT BUILDING REPORT:

Fire District Committee for WFD Building Upgrade:      

DEPARTMENT PRESIDENT’S REPORTS:

DFD President’s Report

WFD President’s Report 

APPROVAL OF PRIOR MONTH’S MINUTES:

TREASURER’S REPORT:

APPROVAL OF CURRENT MONTH’S INVOICES:

CORRESPONDENCE:

Received

Sent

OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

DEPARTMENT CHIEF’S REPORTS:

DFD Chief’s Report –

WFD Chief’s Report –

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Apparatus/Equipment & Needs Committee                             

Building/Grounds:                                                                     

District Personnel:                                                                      

Finance/Insurance/Audit:                                                        

Long Range Planning:                                                                

Policies, Procedures & Membership:                                     

LOSAP:             

SPECIAL COMMITTEES:

Business Operations & Technology:                                    

Development Plan Review                                                       

Firematic Operations:     

PUBLIC SESSION

The public has the opportunity to listen and observe this meeting live on YouTube at:

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