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PRELIMINARY
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
June 28, 2022
Commissioner Westmiller called the regular meeting to order at 7:13 p.m.
ATTENDANCE:
COMMISSIONERS: OFFICERS:
Katherine Anderson
Kevin Faehndrich (Absent)
Joe Freedman
Charlotte Griggs (Absent
Wayne Westmiller
Bonnie Hart, Treasurer
Sharon Gaden, Secretary, Deputy Treasurer
John Gaden, Danby Fire Chief
Scott Wendt, West Danby Fire Chief (Absent)
PUBLIC: None
Minutes: Preliminary Minutes for June 14th regular meeting were approved and forwarded to the Town Clerk on June 23, 2022
Commissioner Freedman moved to approve the minutes of the June 14th regular meeting. Motion seconded by Commissioner
Anderson. Motion carried 3 yes 0 no.
Treasurer’s Report:
• Audit has been completed.
APPROVAL OF BILLS:
Commissioner Westmiller moved to pay the vouchers as audited and approved on Operating Account Abstract 6 Claims C 146-152 in
the total amount of $8,215.47. Motion seconded by Commissioner Anderson. Motion carried 3 yes 0 no.
Communications: NONE
Privilege of the Floor:
CHIEF’S REPORTS:
WDFC: NONE
DVFC: (Chief Gaden)
• Has ordered chief mobile radio for $3,085.00 and Admiral will build a console for it and install for up to $350.00
• Ordered 4 chargers; 4 headsets and 6 portables (what isn’t paid for by grant will be split between Danby and West Danby
Equipment Accounts as previously discussed and approved)
• Obtaining quotes for purchase of fire boots
• 3 new prospective members
• Food receipts for Saturday’s training have been submitted to Treasurer
• Purchased a foot for UTV trailer at Tractor Supply $24.99
• Purchased a Knox box cover for Danby School location for $207.00
• S. Wyatt would like permission to take the EMT refresher class being taught October 28 through December 18 at the State Fire
Academy in Montour Falls, cost is $35.00
Commissioner Westmiller made a motion to approve S. Wyatt to attend the EMT Refresher course at the State Fire Academy in Montour
Falls from October 28 through December 18 at a cost of $35.00. Motion seconded by Commissioner Anderson. Motion carried 3 yes
0 no.
Commissioner Freedman made a motion to approve the purchase of a chief’s portable radio through the Tompkins County Department
of Emergency Response at the cost of $3,085.00 and for Admiral Specialty Vehicles to build and install a console at a cost not to exceed
$350.00. Motion seconded by Commissioner Westmiller. Motion carried 3 yes 0 no.
Commissioner Freedman made a motion to approve the purchase of a foot for the Danby UTV trailer at a cost of $24.99. Motion
seconded by Commissioner Westmiller. Motion carried 3 yes 0 no.
Commissioner Freedman made a motion to approve the purchase of a Knox Box cover for the Danby School at a cost of $207.00.
Motion seconded by Westmiller. Motion carried 3 yes 0 no.
COMMITTEES:
PURCHASING: NONE
BUILDING/GROUNDS:
• Commissioner Faehndrich is seeking quotes for cleaning of the floors at the Danby station
• Chief Gaden reported he is following up with contract on the painting of the Danby station.
GRANTS:
• Commissioner Anderson will send a Thank You note to Triad
INSURANCE: NONE
TECH: NONE
TRUCKS: NONE
TOWN BOARD:
• Commissioner Freedman reported waiting to hearing from Town Bookkeeper regarding solar credits
RECORDS: NONE
POLICY: NONE
MEMBERSHIP/TRAINING:
• Physicals were completed 06/27/22 for the majority of the membership
LONG RANGE PLAN:
• Commissioner Freedman reported the committee and Chiefs will soon be meeting
AUDIT:
• Commissioner Freedman reported we have the final report. It will be filed with OSC and the Town Clerk. Publication of the
Notice will be in the Ithaca Journal on July 1st.
Commissioner Freedman made a motion to approve the final audit report received from Insero & Co. CPAs, LLP for the fiscal year
ending December 31, 2021. Motion seconded by Commissioner Westmiller. Motion carried 3 yes 0 no.
BUDGET:
• Workshops to follow
OLD BUSINESS: NONE
NEW BUSINESS: NONE
Next Meeting date and time:
• 07/12/22 @ 7:00 regular meeting with budget workshop to follow
Meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sharon Gaden
Secretary