December 2025 Meeting Minutes

EAST QUOGUE FIRE DISTRICT

REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING

DECEMBER 4, 2025

The Regular Monthly Meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the East Quogue Fire District was called to order by Chairman James Schaefer at 7:00 p.m.  Present were Commissioners James Schaefer, Allyn Jackson, Stephen Gregory, Edmund Densieski and Bob Despres, Fire District Facilities Supervisor Dave Schaffauer, Medical Coordinator Brian Danowski, First Assistant Chief Glenn Bullock, Second Assistant Chief Mark Gregory, Third Assistant Chief Alex Gladding, Treasurer Colleen Pearsall and Secretary Lorraine Gregory.

FIRE DISTRICT FACILITIES SUPERVISOR REPORT

See attached report.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION

A motion was made by Commissioner Densieski, seconded by Commissioner Gregory, authorizing the purchase of a new “Heroes” sign to be re-installed at the corner of Montauk Highway and Jones Road, at a cost not to exceed $500.00.  Approved 5-0.

A motion was made by Commissioner Jackson, seconded by Commissioner Gregory, accepting the proposal from Long Island Telecommunications & Electronic Services, Inc. for the purchase of ten (10) Motorola Minitor VII pagers, at a cost of $6,014.00.  Approved 5-0.

MAINTENANCE REPORT

Maintenance Report dated 11/6/25 to 12/4/25 submitted to the Board.

A motion was made by Commissioner Gregory, seconded by Commissioner Jackson, authorizing the purchase of one (1) Tri-Band Radio for 7-6-1 from Motorola Solutions, at a cost of $7,671.32.  Approved 5-0.

MEDICAL COORDINATOR REPORT

See attached report.

MATERIAL REQUESTS:

A motion was made by Commissioner Densieski, seconded by Commissioner Despres, authorizing the purchase of the medical supplies requested from Bound Tree Medical, at a total cost of $522.54.  Approved 5-0.

REPORT DISCUSSION

Mr. Danowski advised the Board that he discarded one stair chair and that the second stair chair is being stored in the basement to be used as a spare.

CHIEF'S REPORT

See attached report.

REQUESTS

The Chief was advised to purchase two (2) reducers, at an approximate cost of $250.00 each.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION

It was decided that the spare bottles and packs could be mounted at the end of the racks.

Noted  -  Lt. Frank will be preparing the application for a Wildland Fire Grant.

A motion was made by Commissioner Gregory, seconded by Commissioner Jackson, authorizing the purchase of long sleeve and short sleeve t-shirts for the members from East End Screen Printing, at a total cost of $3,640.00.  Approved 5-0.

A motion was made by Commissioner Gregory, seconded by Commissioner Jackson, authorizing the purchase of t-shirts and sweatshirts for the Chiefs from East End Screen Printing, at a total cost of $645.00.  Approved 5-0.

The Chiefs and Mr. Danowski suggested that the District host a remote EMT Class in September.  Mr. Danowski will follow up on this project.

ATTORNEY DISCUSSION

Mr. Glass was not in attendance.

MINUTES

A motion was made by Commissioner Gregory, seconded by Commissioner Densieski, approving the Minutes of the November 6, 2025 Regular Monthly Meeting.  Approved 5-0.

TREASURER'S REPORT

A motion was made by Commissioner Despres, seconded by Commissioner Jackson, approving the Treasurer’s Report as submitted.  Approved 5-0.

ABSTRACT OF BILLS

A motion was made by Commissioner Despres, seconded by Commissioner Jackson, approving the Abstracts of Bills for the General Fund consisting of 34 checks totaling $111,670.61 and to authorize the transfer of $200,000.00 from the Money Market to the Checking Account.  Approved 5-0.

COMMUNICATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE

Correspondence received included the following:

1.  A letter from the Town of Southampton Town Clerk regarding their Resolution RES-2025-1430 Fee Waiver for “Holiday on Main” Event

2.  A memo from the Southampton Town Planning Board enclosing the Final Subdivision Map of Est. of Madeline Cuomo (aka Haven Estates)

3.  A letter from the Town of Southampton Planning Board regarding the Ashley & Nicole Madsen, Subdivision – Pre-Application

4.  A letter from the East Quogue Fire Department dated December 3, 2025 regarding the swearing in at the October 13, 2025 Monthly Meeting of Gabriel Blowes and Kevin Geddie and the Department’s acceptance of the resignation of Michael Weir and at the November 10, 2025 Monthly Meeting acceptance of the resignation of John Tocco.  (Note:  The District had not previously been advised of Kevin Geddie’s membership in the Department.  The Board will vote for his acceptance under New Business.)

5.  Renewal of Agreement – Dispatch between the East Quogue Fire District and the Hampton Bays Fire District

6.  NYS Volunteer Firefighter Cancer Benefit Program Proposal For Coverage

OLD BUSINESS

Commissioner Jackson advised the Board that he would be addressing the Department members at their upcoming meeting regarding the possibility of renovating the Main Firehouse or new construction.

A motion was made by Commissioner Gregory, seconded by Commissioner Jackson, to accept the Municipal Cooperative Agreement with the Hampton Bays Fire District.  Approved 5-0.

A motion was made by Commissioner Jackson, seconded by Commissioner Densieski, accepting Option 2 of the Enhanced Plan of the Proposal for Coverage of the Cancer Benefit Program.  Approved 5-0.

NEW BUSINESS

Commissioner Schaefer advised the Board that Vince Marmorale will be here on December 15 to review the LOSAP Program.

Super Sunday is scheduled for 1/18/26 at 9:00 a.m.

After a brief discussion regarding the Madsen subdivision, the Board decided that there are no special requirements.  As usual, the Secretary will forward the General Requirements to the Planning Board.

A motion was made by Commissioner Jackson, seconded by Commissioner Gregory, accepting the membership of Kevin Geddie in the Department.  Approved 5-0.

A motion was made by Commissioner Jackson, seconded by Commissioner Gregory, accepting the resignations of Michael Weir and John Tocco, pending the return of all District equipment issued to them.  Approved 5-0.

The Year End Meeting will be held on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.

The 2026 Organizational Meeting will be held on Friday, January 2, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. and the Regular Monthly Meeting will be held immediately after at 7:00

At 8:08 p.m., there being no further business, a motion was made by Commissioner Gregory, seconded by Commissioner Despres, to adjourn the meeting.  Approved 5-0.

Submitted by

Lorraine Gregory, Secretary

East Quogue Fire District’s House Attendant Report

To the Board of Fire Commissioners,

This is the attendant’s report for December 4^th, 2025, meeting including but not limited to:  

• General Maintenance and building care.
• Updated the website For the District.
• Updated the sign.
• Received Firefighting Helmets
• I Set up the new NERIS for the Switch over on December 15
• Ian’s bunker pants came back from repair
• We are expecting the garage doors next week

Topics for discussion:

New Sign for the East side of the district.

Quote for pagers

No Chiefs report