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DRAFT
DANBY FIRE DISTRICT
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
June 24, 2025
Commissioner Westmiller called the regular meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
ATTENDANCE:
COMMISSIONERS: OFFICERS:
Katherine Anderson (absent)
Kevin Faehndrich
Joseph Freedman
Charlotte Griggs (absent)
Wayne Westmiller
Bonnie Hart, Treasurer
Sharon Gaden, Secretary, Deputy Treasurer
John Gaden, Danby Fire Chief
Robert McCray, West Danby Fire Chief
Ken VanEtten, Danby 1st Asst. Chief
PUBLIC: NONE
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes: Preliminary minutes for June 10, 2025, Regular Meeting and the minutes for the special meeting held Jun 12, 2025 were
sent to the Town Clerk on June 17, 2025, for posting to Town’s website and were also posted on the Fire District’s Website on June
17, 2025.
Commissioner Freedman moved to approve the minutes of the June 10, 2025, Regular Meeting and with 1 correction the minutes for the
June 12, 2025 Special Meeting. Motion seconded by Commissioner Westmiller. Motion carried 3 yes 0 no.
Treasurer’s Report:
• Bailey Insurance says to use 6-8% increase when working preparing for the 2026 budget.
• 2026 Budget worksheet emailed to commissioners, chiefs and secretary and printed for tonight’s workshop
Commissioner Westmiller moved to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Motion seconded by Commissioner Faehndrich. Motion carried
3 yes 0 no.
APPROVAL OF BILLS:
Commissioner Faehndrich moved to pay the vouchers as audited and approved on Operating Account Abstract 6-C $6,122.28 claims
138-144. Motion seconded by Commissioner Freedman. Motion carried 3 yes 0 no.
COMMUNICATIONS:
• Email communications with attorney Butler regarding Special Meeting and Mandatory Referendum
• Email from Red Cross with proof of insurance
Privilege of the Floor: NONE
CHIEF’S REPORTS:
WDFC: (Chief McCray)
• 1443 update: He has been talking with Admiral Specialty Vehicles. Should have the truck in service this week.
• 1445 would like to take to JC Smith to have the pumped worked on. Need to obtain quotes.
• Alarm Tech annual service report given to Secretary.
• Resignation received from N. Swick.
DVFC: (Chief Gaden)
• Alarm Tech annual service report received.
• Emergency repair by Overhead Door Company on Apparatus Bay door 5, replaced chord.
• 401 updates: Ward’s has been here; ladder rack needs a new motor and high/low switch. The rack broke and primer pump
broke. The pump is under warranty.
• Received 1 pair of boots he ordered.
• June 19th training had 1 firefighter go down from heat exhaustion and dehydration. Paperwork has been submitted to
PERMA.
• 401 and 421 radios from the County are in. Admiral Specialty Vehicles will be installing them.
COMMITTEES:
PURCHASING: NONE
BUILDING/GROUNDS:
• Commissioner Westmiller reported he met with architect to look at concrete replacement at both stations. The architect has
submitted an invoice for work to date.
Commissioner Faehndrich moved to transfer funds from Contingency Account to General Operating Account to pay invoice from Jason
K. Demarest Architecture, DPC in the amount of $2,912.50 for assistance in creating spec package for repairs to the concrete in the
apparatus bays at both stations. Commissioner Freedman seconded motion and a roll call vote followed: Com. Anderson (absent );
Commissioner Faehndrich – Aye; Commissioner Freedman – Aye; Commissioner Griggs (absent); Commissioner Westmiller – Aye.
Resolution was adopted and approved by the Board of Fire Commissioners.
• Chief McCray asked about getting quotes on insulating the pipes at West Danby. Brief discussion followed.
• Chief Gaden reported the furnace has been shut-off and the plumber has ordered the control valve for the entrance way.
GRANTS:
• Chief Gaden reported he emailed information to Commissioner Anderson about replacing gear washers and the benefit of having our own gear
washers in light of all the studies on firefighters getting cancer.
• Chief McCray asked about grant writing courses. Discussion held. Noted we do currently have a grant writer that Commissioner Anderson works
with.
INSURANCE: NONE
TECH:
• Chief McCray reported on internet service at West Danby: he called Spectrum and received no callback. He will need to
complete a green sheet (quotation) and get the correct number of quotes, documenting every company he has contacted.
TRUCKS:
• 1421 status: Chief McCray asked questions as to why and how the decision to not purchase a new 1421 was made. Lengthy discussion followed.
TOWN BOARD: NONE
RECORDS: NONE
POLICY: NONE
MEMBERSHIP/TRAINING:
• Secretary Gaden reported physicals went well last night. Had 3 members that did not show. Discussion followed.
LONG RANGE PLAN: NONE
AUDIT: NONE
BUDGET:
• Workshop to follow
OLD BUSINESS: NONE
NEW BUSINESS: NONE
APPROVALS of TRAININGS, ITEMS OR SERVICES TO BE PURCHASED:
Commissioner Faehndrich moved to approve up to $15.00 for K12 rescue saw serviced by JC Smith. Motion seconded by Commissioner
Freedman. Motion carried 3 yes 0 no. (Small Equipment Account)
Next Meeting dates and time:
• 07/08/25 at 6:30 p.m. – Regular Meeting
Meeting adjourned at 7:44 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sharon Gaden Secretary
DANBY FIRE DISTRICT
RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER MONEY
FROM
CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT A3410.9
TO
H3410-12 ACCOUNT
RESOLUTION 2025-06-24.1
WHEREAS The Danby Fire District has established a Contingency Account A3410.9 and has funds
available;
WE RESOLVE to transfer up to $2,912.50 from Contingency Account A3410.9 into H3410.12 Account
to pay invoice #DFD01-2025-06-19 to Jason K. Demarest, Architecture, DPC for assistance in creating a spec
package for repairs to concrete floors in Danby and West Danby apparatus bays.
Commissioner Faehndrich moved, Commissioner Freedman seconded, and adopted by the following vote:
Commissioner Anderson Absent
Commissioner Faehndrich Aye
Commissioner Freedman Aye
Commissioner Griggs Absent
Commissioner Westmiller Aye
The foregoing resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted and approved by the Board of Fire Commissioners
on June 24, 2025.
_____________________________
Sharon Gaden, Secretary
Danby Fire District