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PRELIMINARY
DANBY FIRE DISTRICT
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
July 23, 2024
Commissioner Westmiller called the regular meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
ATTENDANCE:
COMMISSIONERS: OFFICERS:
Katherine Anderson (late)
Kevin Faehndrich
Joseph Freedman
Charlotte Griggs
Wayne Westmiller
Bonnie Hart, Treasurer
Sharon Gaden, Secretary, Deputy Treasurer
John Gaden, Danby Fire Chief
Robert McCray, West Danby Fire Chief
PUBLIC:
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes: Preliminary minutes for July 9, 2024, regular meeting were forwarded to the Town Clerk for posting on the Town’s
website and posted on the Fire District’s website on July 22, 2024.
Commissioner Westmiller moved to approve the minutes of the for July 9, 2024, regular meeting. Motion seconded by Commissioner
Griggs. Motion carried 4 yes 0 no.
Treasurer’s Report:
• Submitted claim to PERMA for firefighter I. Ross
• Received notification from PERMA that they will pay medical bills for firefighter J. Brown
• Received estimate from Pleasant Valley for $591.00 to replace doorbell at the Danby Fire Station.
Decision made that Commissioner Westmiller will call Pleasant Valley to 1) ask that only 1 ringer be installed in the District Office,
none needed in the apparatus bay and that they look at the light over apparatus bay number 3.
Commissioner Westmiller moved to accept the Treasurer’s Report. Motion seconded by Commissioner Freedman. Motion carried 4
yes 0 no.
Approval of bills:
Commissioner Freedman made a motion to pay the vouchers as audited and approved on Operating Account Abstract 7-C claims
189-199 in the amount of $27,988.45. Motion seconded by Commissioner Griggs; Motion carried 5 yes 0 no.
Communications: NONE
Privilege of the Floor: NONE
CHIEF’S REPORTS:
DVFC: (Chief Gaden)
• Station usage: Chief Gaden to use the station on August 10, 2024, for the funeral of his brother Erik Gaden.
• Ben from the Computer Room installed the new router, everything is working properly. Gave an estimate for updates and
how they should be handled in the future. Brief discussion followed.
Decision made that Commissioner Faehndrich will call Ben and discuss his estimate further.
• Fit Testing to wear SCBA and N95 will be on August 5th at 6:00 p.m. for both fire departments, at the Danby Fire Station.
Commissioner Freedman moved to accept station usage by Chief Gaden to use the station on August 10, 2024, for his brother’s
funeral. Motion seconded by Commissioner Westmiller. Motion carried 5 yes 0 no.
WDFC: (Chief McCray)
• Written reports for May and June were received.
• Received copy of Notice of Suspension for firefighter D. Gentile. Brief discussion held.
• Gave requested receipts to Treasurer
COMMITTEES:
PURCHASING:
• Chief Gaden received boots from Fire End, invoice to follow
• Order received from California Med for AED battery and pads
• Chief McCray submitted purchase approval forms for the following items for 1443: front bumper with winch guard; cargo
glide bed slide 1500 pounds; warn winch with rope 10’000; decked drawer storage system; ARE DCU XL Cap.
• Chief McCray was asked to get quote/estimate from Admiral Special Vehicle for the work that needs to be done there.
BUILDING/GROUNDS: NONE
GRANTS: NONE
INSURANCE: NONE
TECH: Nothing additional from DVFC report above
TRUCKS:
• Commissioner Freedman asked for a status on the specs for 1421. Chief McCray will find out and report in August
TOWN BOARD: NONE
RECORDS:
• Secretary asked for updated membership list from each Chief; received one for Danby.
POLICY: NONE
MEMBERSHIP/TRAINING:
• Chiefs asked to review District Policies with memberships.
LONG RANGE PLAN: NONE
AUDIT: NONE
BUDGET: workshop to follow
OLD BUSINESS: NONE
NEW BUSINESS: NONE
APPROVALS TRAININGS, ITEMS OR SERVICES TO BE PURCHASED:
Commissioner Westmiller made a motion to approve up to $600.00 to have Pleasant Valley Electric replace the doorbell at the
Danby Fire Station. Motion seconded by Commissioner Faehndrich. Motion carried 4 yes 0 no.
Commissioner Faehndrich made a motion to approve to pay EMS Director George Jakubson $44.36 as reimbursement for EMS
supplies, he ordered. Request by Chief Gaden. Motion seconded by Commissioner Anderson. Motion carried 5 yes 0 no.
Commissioner Faehndrich made a motion to approve up to $100.00 for the purchase of batteries at Lowes. Requested by Chief
Gaden. Motion seconded by Commissioner Westmiller. Motion carried 5 yes 0 no.
Commissioner Westmiller made a motion to approve the visa payment of $104.00 to Cover Bridge for food purchased July 15th after
hours of calls during severe storm. Requested by Chief McCray. Motion seconded by Commissioner Griggs. Motion carried 4 yes
0 no.
Next Meeting date and time:
• 08/13/24 at 7:00 p.m. – Regular Meeting
Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sharon Gaden Secretary