MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS

July 11, 2012

Board meeting called to order by Chairman Michael Franzese at 7:00 P.M. Along with Chairman
Franzese, Commissioners John Soloman, John Junker, Matt Manfredi and Anthony Santamorena were
present. Also present was Treasurer M. Lennon, Chief A. Conte and Asst. Chief. A. Seicol. Secretary J.
Soloman recorded minutes.

The Fire Commissioners continued with the discussion on the Rules and Regulations. Secretary to re-draft
and forward to the Fire Commissioners.

Chairman M. Franzese swore in new applicant Dina Carreras, shield number 408.

Secretary John Soloman presented the following minutes:

Workshop June 6, 2012 – motion made by M. Franzese , seconded by J. Junker. Voted and adopted 4-0.
Commissioner A. Santamorena was in abstention.
Regular meeting June 6, 2012 – motion made by M. Franzese, seconded by J. Junker. Voted and adopted
4-0. Commissioner A. Santamorena was in abstention.

Chairman M. Franzese swore in new applicant Dina Carreras as a firefighter.

Communications: (new business, old business)

 Copy of Journal News meeting notice; regular meeting; July 11, 2012
 Copy of meeting notice changed posted
 Copy of annual mtce. Agreement to Clean-Air Co.
 Copy of letter to Fire Co. ; by-law change approved (definition of physician)
 Copy of letter to Fire Co.; background check new applicant
 Rec’d building permit from Town of North Castle
 Copy of signature form to West. Cnty. Human Resources
 Copy of letter to Northeast Environ.; fuel oil tank removal
 Copy of letter to Mt. Pleasant Plumbing; kitchen award
 Copy of letter to TJ Nethercott; kitchen reject.
 Copy of letter to Armstrong Plumbing; kitchen reject.
 Copy of letter to Healy Electric; kitchen award
 Copy of letter to Fredeman Electric; kitchen reject.
 Copy of letter to Keating Electric; kitchen reject.
 Rec’d medical exam results for FF J. Petithome
 Rec’d medical exam results for FF M. Nangle
 Copy of letter to FF M. Nangle; removal of medical leave
 Copy of current hydrant agreement
 Rec’d price quote for kitchen (GC); Treacy Brothers
 Rec’d re-newal for SAM’s Club
 Rec’d questionnaire from NILES AGENCY
 Rec’d letter from Fire Co. ; FF B. Nicholsan resigned
 Rec’d price quote from ELITE Emergency lights; dual battery kit for new Chief’s car
 Copy of price quotes sent out for; vehicle stab. Kit, step chocks, & Gnd. Zero pump
 Rec’d price quotes for grille guard for new Chief’s car
 Rec’d uniform receipt from jr. corp. member D. Hiltz
 Rec’d uniform receipt from jr. corp. member M. Day
 Rec’d uniform receipt from jr. corp. member J. Finaferi
 Rec’d letter from Fire Co.; membership applications not completed
 Rec’d copy of 2010 (draft) from D’ Arcangelo
 Rec’d price quote from Interstate Battery’s; NYS contract
 Copy of medical exam reminder for FF D. DiMartino
 Rec’d copy of sales agreement for annual inspection
 Rec’d price quote from Firetrac; gnd zero pump, step chocks
 Rec’d notice of conditional re-newal; selective ins. (earthquake & flood)
 Rec’d insurance cert. for Healy Electric
 Rec’d price quote from Fire-End; gnd. Zero pump, step chocks
 Rec’d copy of letter from F. Simeone; response to auditor
 Rec’d copy of price quote from Garrison Fire & Rescue; step chocks & vehicle rescue struts
 Rec’d request for use of hall
 Rec’d SVC Award bank statement

Amended: July 11, 2012

Rec’d copy of legal AD; kitchen referendum
Rec’d annual report for LOSAP program
Copy of list of members signed up for med. exam 7-14-2012
Rec’d price quotes from AAA Emergency supply for step chocks, gnd 0 pump, & vehicle stabil.

Chief’s Report: Chief A. Conte submitted written report. Chief discussed following items:
1. Requested additional “pads” for AED units: 1 adult size & 2 child size. Cost is not to
exceed $150.00. Motion made by A. Santamorena, seconded by M. Manfredi. Voted
and adopted 5-0.
2. Requested the following: (Asst. Chief will provide cost estimate)
Two (2) 100 foot lengths of light rope
Two (2) “figure 8’s”
Four (4) extra large carabiners
Eight (8) regular size carabiners
Four lengths of webbing, each thirty (30) feet long
Two lengths of webbing, each twenty-four (24) feet long
3. Lettering for front cab of roof 2010 SEAGRAVE. Cost estimate from “SIGN STOP” is
$89.00. Motion made by A. Santamorena, seconded by M. Manfredi. Voted and
adopted 5-0.

Asst. Chief Seicol will provide additional information on equipment requests.

Committees:

 Alarms & Communications: progress

 Apparatus & Equipment: Commissioner Soloman reported that the intermittent problem
continues with the “creeper controls” on L-47. Previous fan problem on 2010
SEAGRAVE was brought to the attention of Excelsior. 2010 Seagrave had A/C system
 serviced. R-33 has been inspected. Secretary contacted hose & ground ladder company
to possibly re-schedule annual testing.

 Buildings & Grounds: Commissioners are in receipt of price evaluation from Mr. J.
Lennon. Commissioner Santamorena will question cabinet vendors for type of
construction and installation costs. He will also compare quotes from GC to insure
uniformity.

 Claims & Uniforms: The following claims were presented by the Treasurer:
13233 thru 13242 for the sum of $56402.34, motion for payment by J. Junker, seconded by A.
Santamorena. Voted and adopted 5-0.
Claim 13243 was voided.
Claim 13244 for the sum of $504.03, motion for payment by A. Santamorena, seconded by J.
Junker. Voted and adopted 4-0. Commissioner M. Manfredi was in abstention.
Claim 13245 thru 13277 (includes electronic payment for EFTPS) for the sum of $7811.31,
motion for payment by A. Santamorena, seconded by J. Junker. Voted and adopted 5-0.

Commissioner J. Junker reported that ex-chief uniform parts for L. Brehmer will be ordered.

Old Business:

 Rec’d price quote for kitchen; Treacy Brothers GC

 Rec’d price quote for front door recruitment advertisement
 Rec’d price quote from Montero Contracting, Inc.; kitchen
 Permissive referendum for kitchen
 Rec’d email from Commissioner J. Junker; suggested changes to social media policy
 Price quotes for air trailer
 Rec’d price quote from Healy Electric; repairs inside firehouse
 Rec’d price quote from Frank Feeney Construction (attic)
 Rec’d price quote from Montero Contracting (attic)
 Rec’d copy of Operating procedures & guidelines from ex-Chief Brehmer; no approval as yet.
 Rec’d program request from ex-Chief Brehmer (may-day button); Commissioner Manfredi has
met with ESS to resolve problems.

 Letter from CBE Group; collection agency for VERIZON

 Equipment collection past members; Asst. Chief Conte will contact
 Pending policies: district vehicle use, social media, refreshment.

 Bail-out rope training

 Kitchen renovation (progress)
 More involved background checks for new applicants; awaiting NYS legislature action
 Sale of surplus property
 Web-site; new web-site in progress

 Amended: July 11, 2012 to include-

Chairman M. Franzese reported that he spoke to Town Supervisor Howard Arden regarding the
curbing issue previously reported by Chief Conte. The Supervisor reported that it is scheduled to
be resolved within the next 14 days.
New Business:

 Rec’d re-newal for SAM’s club. Motion by M. Franzese, seconded by A. Santamorena. Voted and
adopted 5-0.
 Rec’d price quote from ELITE Emergency lights; dual battery kit for new Chief’s car. Motion
made by M. Manfredi, seconded by J. Junker. Voted and adopted 5-0.
 Rec’d price quotes for grille guard for new Chief’s car. Motion made by J. Junker, seconded by A.
Santamorena to purchase from J.C. Whitney for $375.16. Voted and adopted 5-0.
 Rec’d price quotes from FIRETRAC; ground zero pump & step chocks.
 Rec’d price quotes from GARRISON FIRE & RESCUE; step chocks & vehicle stabil.
 Rec’d price quotes from FIRE-END; ground zero pump & step chocks
 Rec’d request for hall use. Motion to grant same by A. Santamortena, seconded by J. Junker.
Voted and adopted 5-0. Secretary to send standard letter.

Amended: July 11, 2012 to include-

Rec’d price quotes from AAA EMERGENCY SUPPLY; ground zero pump, step chocks & vehicle stabil.
Kit.
Rec’d insurance notice to add 2012 Chevrolet suburban to policy.
Rec’d letter from Chief Conte; requesting that FF M. Dugan be appointed to drive E-74. Motion made by
A. Santamorena, seconded by J. Soloman. Voted and adopted 5-0.
Rec’d letter form Chief A. Conte; justification for surplus Para-Transit bus. A discussion followed. The
Commissioners decided that there was not a need for this vehicle.

A motion was made by M. Franzese, seconded by J. Soloman to purchase the ground zero pump, step
chocks & vehicle stabilization kit from AAA Emergency Supply as per their price quote. Voted and
adopted 4-0. Commissioner M. Manfredi was in abstention.

Fire & Drill Reports: Fire reports number 171-12 thru 182-12 were submitted. Motion to accept by A.
Santamorena, seconded by M. Franzese. Voted and adopted 5-0.

Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer’s report was submitted for July 11, 2012. Fire Commissioners
reviewed same. Motion made by M. Manfredi, seconded by J. Soloman to accept. Voted and
adopted 5-0.

Treasurer M. Lennon discussed final report draft of 2010 audit by D’ Arcangelo. We are
awaiting the final copy.

Motion to adjourn at 8:47PM by A. Santamorena, seconded by J. Junker. Voted and adopted 5-0.

Submitted.
John R. Soloman
Secretary