EAST QUOGUE FIRE DISTRICT

REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING

JUNE 4, 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, Chief Glenn Bullock, Treasurer Jenine Oudeans and Secretary Lorraine Gregory.

FIRE DISTRICT FACILITIES MANAGER REPORT

Prior to the meeting, Paul Sulzinski submitted a May Facility Activity Log.

CHIEF'S REPORT REQUESTS

1. Gear Dryer for Station 2 - total approximate cost $7,600.00 from MES

2. Three (3) Thermal Imaging Cameras - approximate total cost $4,200.00

3. Wood for roof cutting prop -

4. Shoreline Auto Eject Outlet for 7-6-4 - price

A motion was made by Commissioner Despres, seconded by Commissioner Densieski, authorizing the purchase of items 1., 2. and 4. listed above, at a total approximate cost of$11,900.00.

Approved 5-0.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION

3. Brush Gear has been inspected and Sulzinski reported that no repairs are needed.

4. Jack Ryckman cleaned the fountain, and it is operating

5. Meeting with DeLandro (engineer) this week.

6. Three (3) sets of Lion Bunker Gear - Tabled

7. The general rule is to purchase five (5) sets of Bunker Gear and five (5) Class A Uniforms.

8. Commissioner Jankowski is handling Grant period is closing in a few

9. Waiting for a proposal

10. High Water Truck - Tabled

At this point, Chief Bullock left the meeting to attend award ceremonies.

MEDICAL COORDINATOR REPORT

See attached report.

MATERIAL REQUESTS

A motion was made by Commissioner Jackson, seconded by Commissioner Despres, authorizing the purchase of the medical supplies requested from Bound Tree Medical, at a cost of $960.05.

Approved 5-0.

A motion was made by Commissioner Despres, seconded by Commissioner Jackson, authorizing the purchase of two (2) Video Laryngoscopes with batteries, cases and accessories from Stryker, at a cost of $3,308.86. Approved 5-0.

REPORT DISCUSSION

None. Mr. Danowski not in attendance.

ATTORNEY DISCUSSION

Mr. Glass was not in attendance.

MINUTES

A motion was made by Commissioner Densieski, seconded by Commissioner Jackson, approving the Minutes of the May 7, 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: May 7, 2026 consisting of 1 check totaling $24,872.00, May 14, 2026 consisting of 26 checks totaling

$36,580.51 and May 26, 2026 consisting of 16 checks totaling $13,335.32 and the transfer of

$125,000.00 made from the General Fund Money Market to the Checking Account. Approved 5-0.

COMMUNICATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE

The following communication was received:

Facility Use Permit Application from Ed Seltenreich for the Holiday on Main, December 5, 2026 requesting use of the Second Floor Meeting Room and the Parking Lot.

OLD BUSINESS

No discussion.

NEW BUSINESS

At 7:45 p.m., a motion was made by Commissioner Jackson, seconded by Commissioner Despres, calling the meeting into Executive Session to discuss employee hirings and job titles. Approved 5-0.

At this point, the Secretary and Treasurer left the meeting room.

At 7:58 p.m., a motion was made by Commissioner Gregory, seconded by Commissioner Densieski, calling the meeting out of Executive Session. Approved 5-0.

At this point, the Secretary and Treasurer rejoined the meeting. Resolutions were drawn up and state as follows:

2026-20. The Board of Fire Commissioners hereby resolve to change the position of Treasurer from a part-time position requiring twenty hours (20) per week to a full-time position requiring thirty-two (32) hours per week.

2026-21. The Board of Fire Commissioners hereby resolve to change the position of Fire District Facilities Supervisor from a full-time position requiring forty (40) hours a week to a part-time position requiring twenty (20) house per week and to change the job title from Fire District Facilities Supervisor to Fire District Facilities Manager.

2026-22. The Board of Fire Commissioners hereby resolve to retain Jenine Oudeans as the full-time Treasurer with a total of thirty-two (32) hours per week with an hourly pay rate of $50.00 and to include health insurance and benefits as in accordance with the East Quogue Fire District Employee Manual.

2026-23. The Board of Fire Commissioners hereby resolve to retain Paul Sulzinski as the part-time Fire District Facilities Manager with a total of twenty (20) hours per week with an hourly pay rate of $40.00 and no benefits package.

A motion was made by Commissioner Gregory, seconded by Commissioner Jackson, accepting adoption of Resolutions 2026-20, 2026-21, 2026-22 and 2026-23. Approved 5-0 (Note:

Resolution 2026-22 Approved 4-0 Abstain 1 (Commissioner Densieski).

A motion was made by Commissioner Jackson, seconded by Commissioner Jankowski, granting permission for Ed Seltenreich to use the Second Floor Meeting Room and the Parking Lot for the Holiday on Main, December 5, 2026. Approved 5-0.

The Secretary advised the Board that the Association of Fire Districts of the State of New York will be holding their 2026 Annual Meeting at the Saratoga Hilton & City Center, October 8-10, 2026. After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Jankowski, seconded by Commissioner Densieski, approving Commissioner Stephen Gregory, Secretary Lorraine Gregory and Treasurer Jenine Oudeans to attend the Annual Meeting, at an approximate cost of $3,500.00. Approved 5-0.

A workshop was scheduled for Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.

At 8:02 p.m., there being no further business, a motion was made by Commissioner Jankowski, seconded by Commissioner Jackson, to adjourn the meeting. Approved 5-0.

Submitted by

Lorraine Gregory, Secretary