Year End Meeting 2023

EAST QUOGUE FIRE DISTRICT

SPECIAL MEETING

DECEMBER 28, 2023         

The Special Meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the East Quogue Fire District was called to order by Chairman Schaefer, at 10:00 a.m.  Present were Commissioners Allyn Jackson, James Schaefer, Stephen Gregory, Robert Despres and Ed Seltenreich, Fire District Facilities Supervisor Dave Schaffauer (representing Treasurer Colleen Pearsall) and Secretary Lorraine Gregory.

FIRE DISTRICT FACILITIES SUPERVISOR REPORT

No report submitted.

MEDICAL COORDINATOR REPORT

Mr. Danowski was not requested to attend the meeting.

MAINTENANCE REPORT

No report submitted.

CHIEF'S REPORT

The Chiefs were not requested to attend the meeting.

ATTORNEY DISCUSSION

Mr. Glass not asked to attend the meeting.

MINUTES

A motion was made by Commissioner Gregory, seconded by Commissioner Despres, approving the Minutes of the December 7, 2023 Regular Monthly Meeting.  Approved 5-0.

TREASURER'S REPORT

Mr. Schaffauer stated that Mrs. Pearsall will make the transfers closing out all of the code balances in the 2023 Budget at the February 1, 2024 Regular Monthly Meeting.

A motion was made by Commissioner Schaefer, seconded by Commissioner Seltenreich, approving the Treasurer's Report as submitted.  Approved 5-0.

ABSTRACT OF BILLS

A motion was made by Commissioner Schaefer, seconded by Commissioner Seltenreich, approving the Abstract of Bills for the General Fund consisting of 10 checks totaling $9,870.04.  Approved 5-0.

COMMUNICATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE

No communications presented to the Board.

OLD BUSINESS

Commissioner Schaefer stated that Exposure Control Forms should be submitted for the members who responded to the recent alarms in Hampton Bays and Moriches and were exposed to hazardous materials.  Commissioner Seltenreich advised the Board that First Assistant Chief Phillips had taken care of the forms and notifications.

Commissioner Schaefer reminded the Board that the New Training Classes will be held on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.  Members and paid employees are required to attend, unless they have taken the classes elsewhere (proof required).  Classes may also be taken on-line and proof of doing so is required.

Commissioner Gregory suggested that a third propane tank be installed at the Steel Building.  Mr. Schaffauer will handle.

NEW BUSINESS

Commissioner Schaefer advised the Board that NDI is now performing Cancer screening, at a cost of $800.00 to $1,000.00 per exam.  Funds are not available in the 2024 budget, but the Board will consider this for the 2025 budget.  After further discussion, the Board decided that the screening should be offered to all members no matter what their point status.

At 10:40 a.m., there being no further business, a motion was made by Commissioner Seltenreich, seconded by Commissioner Gregory, to adjourn the meeting.  Approved 5-0.

Submitted by:

Lorraine Gregory, Secretary