EAST QUOGUE FIRE DISTRICT
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING
JULY 2l, 2026
The Regular Monthly Meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the East Quogue Fire District was called to order by Chairman Stephen Gregory at 7:00 p.m. Present were Commissioners Stephen Gregory, Allyn Jackson, Ted Jankowski, Edmund Densieski and Bob Despres, Medical Coordinator Brian Danowski, Fire District Facilities Manager Paul Sulzinski, Chief Glenn Bullock, First Assistant Chief Mark Gregory, Treasurer Jenine Oudeans and Secretary Lorraine Gregory.
FIRE DISTRICT FACILITIES MANAGER REPORT
See attached report.
MEDICAL COORDINATOR REPORT
A motion was made by Commissioner Despres, seconded by Commissioner Densieski, approving the purchase of the medical supplies requested from Bound Tree, at a total cost of $345.94.
Approved 5-0.
A motion was made by Commissioner Despres, seconded by Commissioner Densieski, approving the purchase of EZ IO 25MM and 15MM Needle Sets+ Stabilizers, from Teleflex, in the amount of $1,330.00. Approved 5-0.
REPORT DISCUSSISON
- Noted and will be taken under
- After a brief discussion regarding hiring Nick Knoebel as the third full time Paramedic and Matt Gomez as a part-time Paramedic, resolutions were drawn up and state as follows:
2026-24. The Board of Fire Commissioners of the East Quogue Fire District hereby resolve to retain Nick Knoebel as a Full Time First Responder Paramedic, at an hourly rate of $38.00, including health insurance, and with a six (6) month probationary period beginning July 3, 2026 and ending January 2, 2027.
A motion was made by Commissioner Jackson, seconded by Commissioner Despres, approving adoption of Resolution 2026-24. Approved 5-0.
2026-25. The Board of Fire Commissioners of the East Quogue Fire District hereby resolve to hire Matt Gomez as a part-time EMT, at an hourly rate of $26.00.
A motion was made by Commissioner Jackson, seconded by Commissioner Densieski, approving adoption of Resolution 2026-25. Approved 5-0.
CHIEF'S REPORT REQUESTS
- A motion was made by Commissioner Jankowski, seconded by Commissioner Despres,
approving the purchase of ten (10) sets of Turnout Gear consisting of a pair of pants and a coat, from Lion, at a total cost not to exceed $60,000.00. Approved 5-0.
- A motion was made by Commissioner Jankowski, seconded by Commissioner Densieski, approving the purchase of five (5) Class A Uniforms, from Ricca's, at a cost of approximately
$4,000.00. Approved 5-0.
- A motion was made by Commissioner Jankowski, seconded by Commissioner Jackson, approving the purchase of ten (10) Black Firefighter Helmet Front Pieces, at an approximate cost of $50.00 each. Approved 5-0.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
- Progress.
- To be discussed under Old Business
- To correct the problem, the Town of Southampton needs to purchase and install a Cross Band Repeater costing approximately $10,000.00 which the Town is not willing to The Town's feelings are that the East Quogue Fire District should be responsible for the expense. However, the Town's resident real estate bills contain a 911 System Public Safety Tax. Residents are being taxed, but is the money being spent to improve public safety?
- Red Alert Issues - Progress
A brief discussion ensued regarding repairs to the concrete floor at Station 2. The following proposals were received:
Ken Rousell, Inc. $19,150.00
G.F. Volz Jr. Carpenter $17,145.00
A motion was made by Commissioner Gregory, seconded by Commissioner Jackson, accepting the proposal from G.F. Volz, Jr. Carpenter to perform the necessary work to repair the concrete floor in the building and repairs to the parking lot, in the amount of $17,145.00 pending the approval of the Permissive Referendum. Approved 5-0.
A resolution was drawn up and states as follows:
2026-26. BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to the provisions of the General Municipal Law and the Town Law of the State of New York, that a sum not to exceed $30,000.00 be expended from the Building and Grounds Reserve Fund of said Fire District for the purpose of making necessary repairs to an area of the apparatus floor at Station 2 located at 35 Head of Lots Road, East Quogue, New York by removing the cracked concrete and replacing it with Number 4 rebar grid and new
concrete as per the recommendations of the project engineer and to repair the sunken areas in the parking lot drain area and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution is adopted subject to a permissive referendum as provided in the General Municipal Law of the State of New York, and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Secretary of the Fire District shall, within ten working days of the adoption of this resolution, publish a notice within the official newspaper of the Fire District setting forth the date of the adoption of the resolution and an abstract of the resolution concisely stating the purpose and effect thereof and that the resolution was adopted subject to a permissive referendum.
The adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote and upon roll call, the vote was as follows:
Chairman Stephen Gregory - Aye
Vice-Chairman Allyn Jackson - Aye
Commissioner Edmund Densieski - Aye
Commissioner Robe11 Despres - Aye
Commissioner Theodore Jankowski - Aye
The resolution was thereupon duly declared to have been adopted. Dated: July 2, 2026
East Quogue, New York
A brief discussion ensued regarding the purchase and installation of an AVTEC dispatch console. A proposal was received from Long Island Telecommunications & Electronic Services, Inc. for an AVTEC Tie In for the Backup Repeater, in the amount of $4,300.00 pending the approval of the Permissive Referendum. Approved 5-0.
A resolution was drawn up and states as follows:
2026-27. BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to the provisions of the General Municipal Law and the Town Law of the State of New York, that a sum not to exceed $10,000.00 be expended from the Communications Reserve Fund of said Fire District for the purpose of installing an emergency· backup activation system using the AVTEC dispatch console and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution is adopted subject to a permissive referendum as provided in the General Municipal Law of the State of New York, and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Secretary of the Fire District shall, within ten working days of the adoption of this resolution, publish a notice within the official newspaper of the Fire District setting forth the date of the adoption of the resolution and an abstract of the resolution concisely stating the purpose and effect thereof and that the resolution was adopted subject to a permissive referendum.
The adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote and upon roll call, the vote was as follows:
Chairman Stephen Gregory - Aye
Vice-Chairman Allyn Jackson - Aye
Commissioner Edmund Densieski - Aye
Commissioner Robe11 Despres - Aye
Commissioner Theodore Jankowski - Aye
The resolution was thereupon duly declared to have been adopted. Dated: July 2, 2026
East Quogue, New York
ATTORNEY DISCUSSION
Mr. Glass was not in attendance.
MINUTES
A motion was made by Commissioner Jankowski, seconded by Commissioner Densieski, approving the Minutes of the June 4, 2026 Regular Monthly Meeting. Approved 5-0.
TREASURER'S REPORT
See attached report.
ABSTRACT OF BILLS
A motion was made by Commissioner Jackson, seconded by Commissioner Despres, approving the Treasurer's Report as submitted and the following Abstract of Bills for the General Fund: June 12, 2026 consisting of25 checks totaling $24,935.52 and June 23, 2026 consisting of 18 checks totaling $19,788.67 and the transfer of $85,000.00 made from the General Fund Money Market to the Checking Account. Approved 5-0.
COMMUNICATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE
A letter was received from the East Quogue Fire Department regarding the acceptance of Ronan Seltenreich' s resignation.
OLD BUSINESS
Commissioner Jackson presented a proposal from Organically Green for treating the landscaping for pests and applying fertilizer, at a cost of $1,025.00.
A motion was made by Commissioner Jackson, seconded by Commissioner Despres, accepting the proposal from Organically Green for treating the landscaping for pests and applying fertilizer.
Approved 5-0.
Commissioner Jankowski advised the Board that he is waiting for a proposal regarding the phone system. The cost may be as much as $5,000.00. He is also still working on the hydrant project.
A discussion ensued regarding the purchase of a High Water Rescue Vehicle. A resolution was drawn up and states as follows:
2026-28. BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to the provisions of the General Municipal Law and the Town Law of the State of New York, that a sum not to exceed $45,000.00 be expended from the Apparatus Reserve Fund of said Fire District for the purpose of purchasing one previously used High Water Rescue Vehicle and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution is adopted subject to a permissive referendum as provided in the General Municipal Law of the State of New York, and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Secretary of the Fire District shall, within ten working days of the adoption of this resolution, publish a notice within the official newspaper of the Fire District setting forth the date of the adoption of the resolution and an abstract of the resolution concisely stating the purpose and effect thereof and that the resolution was adopted subject to a permissive referendum.
The adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote and upon roll call, the vote was as follows:
Chairman Stephen Gregory - Aye
Vice-Chairman Allyn Jackson - Aye
Commissioner Edmund Densieski - Aye
Commissioner Robe11 Despres - Aye
Commissioner Theodore Jankowski - Aye
The resolution was thereupon duly declared to have been adopted. Dated: July 2, 2026
East Quogue, New York
NEW BUSINESS
Commissioner Jackson advised the Board that Hometown had suggested that the LOSAP program be increased to 50 years of service instead of 40 and will meet with Hometown to discuss this further.
A motion was made by Commissioner Jackson, seconded by Commissioner Despres, accepting the resignation of Ronan Seltenreich from the Department pending the return of all District equipment issued to him. Approved 5-0.
At 8:20 p.m., a motion was made by Commissioner Jackson, seconded by Commissioner Densieski, calling the meeting into Executive Session to discuss employment benefits. Approved 5-0.
At 8:42 p.m., a motion was made by Commissioner Jackson, seconded by Commissioner Despres, calling the meeting out of Executive Session. Approved 5-0.
A motion was made by Commissioner Jankowski, seconded by Commissioner Despres, requesting the Treasurer, Jenine Oudeans, to notify Mr. Schaffauer of the Board's decision and to prepare a letter to him with the calculations and the payment amount of $9,107.27. Approved 5-0.
At 8:47 p.m., there being no fu1iher business, a motion was made by Commissioner Jankowski, seconded by Commissioner Jackson, to adjourn the meeting. Approved 5-0.
Submitted by
Lorraine Gregory, Secretary