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DANBY FIRE DISTRICT
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
October 28, 2025
Commissioner Westmiller called the regular meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.
ATTENDANCE:
COMMISSIONERS: OFFICERS:
Katherine Anderson (absent)
Kevin Faehndrich
Joseph Freedman
Charlotte Griggs
Wayne Westmiller
Bonnie Hart, Treasurer (Absent)
Sharon Gaden, Secretary, Deputy Treasurer
John Gaden, Danby Fire Chief (Absent)
Robert McCray, West Danby Fire Chief
PUBLIC: NONE
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes: Commissioner Westmiller moved to approve the minutes of the October 21, 2025 Budget Hearing and the October 21,
2025 Special Meeting. Motion seconded by Commissioner Griggs. Motion carried 4 yes 0 no.
Treasurer’s Report: NONE
APPROVAL OF BILLS: NONE
COMMUNICATIONS: NONE
Privilege of the Floor: NONE
CHIEF’S REPORTS:
DVFC: NONE
WDFC: NONE
COMMITTEES:
PURCHASING: NONE
BUILDING/GROUNDS:
• Commissioner Westmiller reported he is working on getting quotes for repairing/replacing the thermostat in the Ready Room at
Danby Fire Station; isolated leak behind Danby 401 in apparatus bay; West Danby’s condensation problem.
• Commissioner Faehndrich reported he spoke to Ben from Computer Room about upgrading to better eq uipment for the West
Danby Network/Starlink project. Commissioner Faehndrich and Chief McCray will order the equipment and Computer Room
will run wires in building and set up network.
• Commissioner Faehndrich has had no further response from the arborist.
• Chief McCray said the furnace/duct work in the meeting room at the West Danby Fire station is not working. Commissioner
Westmiller will contact HSC about getting it cleaned/flushed out.
• Chief McCray is getting parts to see if the toilet in the Women’s bathr oom can be fixed.
GRANTS: NONE
INSURANCE: NONE
TECH: NONE
TRUCKS:
• Chief McCray reported 1421 went back to Ward’s Apparatus today to finish preventative maintenance. Need estimate for repair cost.
• Discussion held on replacing or refurbishing 1421. Commissioners would like the whole truck committee to attend a commissioners meeting.
TOWN BOARD: NONE
RECORDS: NONE
POLICY:
• Commissioner Griggs gave her review of the policies she was assigned to review:
o #2 Use of Fire District Building and Properties – discussion held on revising the policy to reflect the language in the
“additional form” and to remove slicer from an item that may be used on the premises.
o #7 Personnel – qualifications for Chiefs needs to be clearer.
o #9 Code of Ethics – lengthy discussion held on recusing yourself. Decision to ask attorney Butler.
o #12 Training Policy – revise language
o #17 Firefighter Life Insurance Policy – ok now but look at it in 2026
o #22 Credit Card Usage Policy – would like limits added.
• Commissioner Faehndrich handed out a revised sample of a proposed new policy regarding Safety, Inclusion, and Cooperation.
Lengthy discussion followed. Will be reviewing Organization Statement in early 2026. Decision to send proposed policy to attorney
Butler for his review.
MEMBERSHIP/TRAINING: NONE
LONG RANGE PLAN:
• Commissioner Freedman sent preliminary plan out for all to comment on.
AUDIT: NONE
BUDGET: NONE
OLD BUSINESS: NONE
NEW BUSINESS: NONE
APPROVALS of TRAININGS, ITEMS OR SERVICES TO BE PURCHASED: NONE
Next Meeting dates and time:
• 11/11/25 at 6:30 p.m. – Regular Meeting
Meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sharon Gaden Secretary