HomeMy WebLinkAboutAugust 9, 2023 Fire District Organizational minutesORGANIZATIONAL MEETING MINUTES OF THE ENFIELD FIRE DISTRICT
The First Organizational Meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Enfield Fire District
was held on August 9, 2023 at the Community Building at 6:50 pm. The meeting was called to
order by the first and newly appointed Treasurer, appointed by the Town of Enfield.
The notice of the public meeting was published in the Ithaca Journal on Tuesday, August 8,
2023. Notice had been posted on the Town of Enfield’s Website as well.
In attendance:
Commissioner: James C. Mathews
Commissioner: Geoffrey Hollister
Commissioner: Robyn Wishna
Commissioner: Barry Rollins
Commissioner: Marcus Gingerich
Treasurer: Cortney Bailey
Secretary: Vacant
Also attending: Bradley Pinsky, attorney
Public was in attendance in the open meeting. No executive sessions were held.
It was noted that the Town Board officially appointed and swore the Commissioners in at the
Town Board meeting held on the same day at approximately 6pm.
The treasurer opened the meeting as required by law.
Bradley Pinsky acted as secretary, in the absence of an appointed secretary.
Upon Motion and seconded and discussion held, the following resolution was approved: Be
it resolved to nominate James Matthews as Chair. Poll of Commissioners:
YES NO ABSTAIN ABSENT
Commissioner: James C. Mathews X
Commissioner: Geoffrey Hollister X
Commissioner: Robyn Wishna X
Commissioner: Barry Rollins X
Commissioner: Marcus Gingerich X
Upon appointment as Chair, the Treasurer turned the meeting over to the new Chair for running
the remainder of the Organizational meeting.
A discussion was held to appoint a secretary, but no candidate came forward. As no one came
forward, the motion was tabled. Bradley Pinsky continued to serve in this position for minute
taking purposes and for purposes of publishing notices.
Upon Motion made and discussion held, the following resolution was approved: Be it
resolved to appoint our Attorney as Bradley Pinsky and the Pinsky Law Group, PLLC at
the hourly rate of $290 for the remainder of 2023.
YES NO ABSTAIN ABSENT
Commissioner: James C. Mathews X
Commissioner: Geoffrey Hollister X
Commissioner: Robyn Wishna X
Commissioner: Barry Rollins X
Commissioner: Marcus Gingerich X
Upon motion made, seconded and discussion held, the following resolution was approved:
Be it resolved to select the Ithaca Journal as the Fire District’s official newspaper.
YES NO ABSTAIN ABSENT
Commissioner: James C. Mathews X
Commissioner: Geoffrey Hollister X
Commissioner: Robyn Wishna X
Commissioner: Barry Rollins X
Commissioner: Marcus Gingerich X
Motion held to table the resolution appointing a bank as the District’s primary bank.
YES NO ABSTAIN ABSENT
Commissioner: James C. Mathews X
Commissioner: Geoffrey Hollister X
Commissioner: Robyn Wishna X
Commissioner: Barry Rollins X
Commissioner: Marcus Gingerich X
Upon motion made, seconded and discussion held, the following resolution was approved:
Be it resolved to set the future Commissioner’s Board Meetings as follows: the 23rd of
August, and the 6th and 29th of September, 2023, and then as directed by the Board.
Meetings shall be held at 6:30pm at Town Court, upon confirmation of availability of such
location.
YES NO ABSTAIN ABSENT
Commissioner: James C. Mathews X
Commissioner: Geoffrey Hollister X
Commissioner: Robyn Wishna X
Commissioner: Barry Rollins X
Commissioner: Marcus Gingerich X
The Attorney is hereby directed to place the notice of the meetings in the official paper.
Appointment of the following individuals in the following positions:
Upon motion made, second and discussion held, be it resolved to appoint the following
individuals to the following positions.
Fire Chief (Greg Stevenson), Deputy Chief (Jamie Stevens), 1st Assistant Chief (Bailey
Stevens) and 2nd Assistant Fire Chief (Zachary Snyder).
YES NO ABSTAIN ABSENT
Commissioner: James C. Mathews X
Commissioner: Geoffrey Hollister X
Commissioner: Robyn Wishna X
Commissioner: Barry Rollins X
Commissioner: Marcus Gingerich X
Upon Motion made, seconded and discussion held, the following resolution was approved:
Be it resolved to increase the statutory spending limitation to $575,000 for the next five (5)
years, subject to mandatory referendum, to be held on September 12, 2023 (resolution as
attached as an appendix to these minutes):
YES NO ABSTAIN ABSENT
Commissioner: James C. Mathews X
Commissioner: Geoffrey Hollister X
Commissioner: Robyn Wishna X
Commissioner: Barry Rollins X
Commissioner: Marcus Gingerich X
Attorney is requested to place a resolution in the newspaper and schedule a vote for September
12, 2023 from 6-9pm to be published. Attorney is directed to draft a statement to the public
explaining the purpose of the vote. A public hearing on the vote shall be held on September 6,
6:30-7:00 at a location to be determined.
Upon Motion made, seconded, and discussion held, the following resolution was approved
subject to mandatory referendum, to create two capital reserve fund accounts (as attached
as appendix), generally described as a Vehicle Reserve Fund for the purchase, replacement,
repair and maintenance of vehicles and an Equipment Reserve Fund for the purchase,
replacement, repair and maintenance of equipment:
YES NO ABSTAIN ABSENT
Commissioner: James C. Mathews X
Commissioner: Geoffrey Hollister X
Commissioner: Robyn Wishna X
Commissioner: Barry Rollins X
Commissioner: Marcus Gingerich X
Update to minutes: The vote will be held at the Enfield Community Council Building at 162
Enfield Main Road.
Upon Motion and seconded and discussion held, the following resolution was approved: Be
it resolved to authorize parade participation for the Trumansburg parade.
YES NO ABSTAIN ABSENT
Commissioner: James C. Mathews X
Commissioner: Geoffrey Hollister X
Commissioner: Robyn Wishna X
Commissioner: Barry Rollins X
Commissioner: Marcus Gingerich X
Discussions occurred on various topics, including the ability to save public funds through the use
of state contract fuel, cooperative purchasing, and discussed the creation of policies.
Public comment was taken at the meeting. The commissioners expressed their excitement for
opportunities.
Minutes taken and recorded by:
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Bradley M. Pinsky, attorney, acting secretary