Historical meeting minutes. The source record is labeled draft.
North Greenbush Fire District No. 1 Minutes of the March 10, 2025 BOFC Monthly Meeting Chairman Nick Scifo called the meeting to order at 7:02 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was followed by a moment of silence for all departed District Firefighters. Commissioners Present: Nick Scifo (NS), Dan Garab (DG), Rich French (RF), Robert W. Miller, Jr (RM) and Brian McCrae (BM) attended. Mr. Robert Miller joined the meeting after his appointment. 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 25M20 was made by BM and seconded by DG approving the facility use requests from DFD & WFD. Motion carried. Approval of Prior Month’s Minutes: MOTION 25M21 was made by NS and seconded by BM approving the February minutes, as amended. Motion carried. Treasurer’s Report for the period ending 2/28/2025: SK presented the Treasurer’s Report (Copy attached).
RESOLUTION 25R13 was made by RF and seconded by RM to accept the Treasurer’s Report as of February 28, 2025 as presented. Chairman Nick Scifo 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 25R14 was made by DG and seconded by NS, authorizing the payments of invoices as presented for a total of $336,046.42, pending final audit and receipt of any necessary paperwork. Chairman Nick Scifo requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 25R15 was made by RF and seconded by DG to authorize the Chairman of the Board to transfer ownership of the AFG equipment that was purchased by NGFD as part of the Regional Grant with FEMA to Rensselaer County. A Municipal Cooperation Agreement will be prepared by TH. The Board will have TH review and approve the agreement, with no further Board action. Chairman Nick Scifo requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 25R16 was made by BM and seconded by NS approving the proposal from Sunshine Landscaping for 2025 lawn care services at DFD & WFD at a total cost of $8,040. Chairman Nick Scifo requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 25R17 was made by DG and seconded by BM approving the purchase of (DFD) Fire & Work Gloves (35) $2,660.75, Six (6) (DFD & WFD) SCBA Bottles $2,985.00, (DFD) R & R – Palm Cards & Retractable Banner $307.00, (DFD) Fire & Safety Prevention Supplies $642.00, (WFD) Milwaukee 18V cordless Jobsite Vacuum $209.00 and (WFD)12 Minitors Motorola VI $6,526.00. Chairman Nick Scifo requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 25R18 was made by DG and seconded by NS to approve a 2% raise for paid staff for 2025, that will be prorated back to 1/1/2025. Chairman Nick Scifo requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 25R19 was made by NS and seconded by DG, accepting the NGFD No. 1 Regulatory Basis Financial Report Year Ending 12-31-2024 and accept as the Treasurer’s Annual Report for 2024. Chairman Nick Scifo requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously
MOTION 25M22 was made by RF and seconded by RM to approve Connor Farnan from WFD as a District Firefighter. Motion carried.
MOTION 25M23 was made by RF and seconded by BM to approve ten driver training applications from WFD. They are Walter Apple, William Barber, Nick Brown, Joseph Coonan, John Hanlon, Sr., Valerie McMahon, Danica, Navarette, Thomas Norman, John Rothrock and Jonathan Schroll. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 25R20 was made by RF and seconded by NS approving the purchase of two 13’ x 13’ popup tents for each department that will have their respective logo on the tent, not to exceed $3,000.00. This does not include shipping. Chairman Nick Scifo requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously.
MOTION 25M24 was made RF, seconded by BM to enter (8:43 PM) into Executive Session for the purpose of matters leading to the appointment & employment of individuals, Public Officers Law (105, Sub F). Motion Carried.Noted: DG and RM recused themselves at 21:20 from Executive Session.
MOTION 25M25 was made NS, seconded by BM to exit (9:34 PM) Executive Session, no action taken. Motion Carried.
RESOLUTION 25R21 was made by RF and seconded by NS appointing Michael Lashmet as Deputy Director of Purchasing and Deputy Administrator. Chairman Nick Scifo requested a roll call vote: The Resolution passed unanimously with NS, RF & BM.
MOTION 25M26 was made by RM, seconded by DG to adjourn the meeting at 9:39 PM. Motion Carried. Respectfully Submitted, Sean Kerwin Secretary/Treasurer
Originally published 2025-04-03. Original district source.