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Minutes -Organizational Meeting –January 9,2024
1.Call to Order at 6:30 P.M.The Organizational Meeting of the Commissioners of
the Enfield Fire District was called to order by the Temporary Chair Treasurer Bailey in
compliance with Article 7 -Open Meetings Law.
2.Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America Led by
Temporary Chair,Cortney Bailey.
3.Roll Call and Affirmation of Quorum -Yes
Board Member Present Absent
Commissioner Wishna __✔________
Commissioner Rollins __✔________
Commissioner Stevenson __✔________
Commissioner Teeter __✔________
Commissioner Willis ___✔_______
The Temporary Chair declared a quorum was present.
4.Board of Fire Commissioners Election Results
Commissioner Wishna was elected to serve a five-year term,01/01/24 to 12/31/28.
Commissioner Rollins was elected to serve a four-year term,01/01/24 to 12/31/27.
Commissioner Stevenson was elected to serve a three-year term,01/01/24 to 12/31/26.
Commissioner Teeter was elected to serve a two-year term,01/01/24 to 12/31/25.
Commissioner Willis was elected to serve a one-year term,01/01/24 to 12/31/24.
4a.Administration of Oaths of Office
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Town Clerk Mary Cornell administered the Oaths of Office to the Fire Commissioners
Wishna,Rollins,Stevenson,Teeter and Willis at various times on/after January 1st,
2024.Secretary A.Comparetta took possession of copies of the oaths for record.
5.Resolution #2024-001 -Election of Chairman for Calendar Year 2024
Temporary Chair C.Bailey called for nominations for Chairman of the Board of Fire
Commissioners.
Commissioner A.Teeter made a motion to elect Commissioner G.Stevenson as
Chairman of the Board of Fire Commissioners and Commissioner B.Rollins seconded
the motion.
Board Member AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
Commissioner Wishna X
Commissioner Rollins X
Commissioner Stevenson X
Commissioner Teeter X
Commissioner Willis X
Vote Tally 5 0 0 0
The motion to elect Commissioner G.Stevenson as Chairman of the Board of Fire
Commissioners was approved.
NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,that Greg Stevenson is hereby elected as
Chairman of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Enfield Fire District for a term
ending December 31,2024.
The Temporary Chair then passed the gavel to Chair G.Stevenson who then presided
over the balance of the meeting.
5a.Resolution #2024-001A -Election of Vice-Chairman for Calendar Year 2024
Commissioner C.Willis made a motion to elect Commissioner A.Teeter as
Vice-Chairman of the Board of Fire Commissioners and Commissioner R.WIshna
seconded the motion.
Board Member AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
Commissioner Wishna X
Commissioner Rollins X
Commissioner Stevenson X
Commissioner Teeter X
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Commissioner Willis X
Vote Tally 5 0 0 0
A vote was taken and the motion to elect Commissioner A.Teeter as the Vice-Chairman
of the Board of Fire Commissioners was approved.
NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,that Alan Teeter is hereby elected as
Vice-Chairman of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Enfield Fire District for a term
ending December 31,2024.
6.Adoption of Agenda (Organizational Meeting)
Point of order was made that the agenda does not have to be passed.
No changes or additions to the agenda proposed.
7.Resolution #2024-002 -Appointment of Secretary
Commissioner R.Wisha made a motion to appoint Alexis Comparetta as the Secretary
of the Enfield Fire District and Commissioner B.Rollins seconded the motion.
Board Member AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
Commissioner Wishna X
Commissioner Rollins X
Commissioner Stevenson X
Commissioner Teeter X
Commissioner Willis X
Vote Tally 5 0 0 0
A vote was taken and the motion to appoint Alexis Comparetta as the Secretary of the
Enfield Fire District was approved.
NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that Alexis Comparetta is hereby appointed as
the Secretary of the Enfield Fire District at the annual salary as fixed in the Budget or as
otherwise determined by the Board.
8.Resolution #2024-002A -Appointment of Treasurer
Commissioner C.Willis made a motion to appoint Cortney Bailey as the
Treasurer/Secretary of the Enfield Fire District and Commissioner A.Teeter seconded
the motion.
Board Member AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
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Commissioner Wishna X
Commissioner Rollins X
Commissioner Stevenson X
Commissioner Teeter X
Commissioner Willis X
Vote Tally 5 0 0 0
A vote was taken and the motion to appoint Cortney Bailey as the Treasurer of the
Enfield Fire District was approved.
BE IT RESOLVED that Cortney Bailey is hereby appointed as the Treasurer of the
Enfield Fire District at the annual salary as fixed in the Budget or as otherwise
determined by the Board.
9.Oaths of Office Administered to Treasurer and Secretary.
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The Chair directed that the executed Oaths of Office of the Commissioners,Treasurer
and Secretary be filed with the Town of Enfield Town Clerk within 30 days and that
copies of the filed Oaths be kept and maintained by the Fire District Secretary.
10.Resolution #2024-003 -Authorizing Appointment of Fire District Attorney for
Calendar Year 2024
WHEREAS,there exists a continuing need for legal services to be provided to the
Commissioners of Enfield Fire District,concerning various responsibilities undertaken
by said Commissioners;and,
WHEREAS,the Commissioners are desirous of making an appointment to this position
as referenced above for calendar year 2024;and
WHEREAS,General Municipal Law §103,provides that a governing body may award a
Contract without public advertising for competitive bidding where the nature of said
Contract is in the form of a professional service;and,
Commissioner R.Wishna made a motion to appoint Mark C.Butler as the Fire District
Attorney pursuant to the terms and conditions of his retainer and for the professional
fees stated therein and Commissioner A.Teeter seconded the motion.
Board Member AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
Commissioner Wishna X
Commissioner Rollins X
Commissioner Stevenson X
Commissioner Teeter X
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Commissioner Willis X
Vote Tally 5 0 0 0
A vote was taken and the motion to appoint Mark C.Butler as the Fire District Attorney
was approved.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED as follows:
1.Mark C.Butler,Esq.is hereby appointed to provide legal services to the
Commissioners relative to any and all issues presented to the Commissioners pursuant
to any of its obligations or responsibilities.
2.The compensation for this position is fixed pursuant to the retainer
correspondence of such attorney dated January 9th,2024.
11.Resolution #2024-004 -Designating Official Undertaking for the Treasurer
WHEREAS,Town Law §176(4)requires that the Board of Fire Commissioners shall,by
Resolution,designate the Treasurer of the Enfield Fire District to have an official
undertaking;and
WHEREAS,the Commissioners of Enfield Fire District deem it necessary to provide an
official undertaking for the Treasurer of the Enfield Fire District for the calendar year
2024.
Commissioner R.Wishna made a motion to acquire an official undertaking for the
Treasurer of the Enfield Fire District and Commissioner B.Rollins seconded the motion.
Board Member AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
Commissioner Wishna X
Commissioner Rollins X
Commissioner Stevenson X
Commissioner Teeter X
Commissioner Willis X
Vote Tally 5 0 0 0
A vote was taken and the motion to acquire an official undertaking for the Treasurer of
the Enfield Fire District was approved.
NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Treasurer of the Enfield Fire District
shall be insured in the amount of $1.5 million and the Secretary is directed to file a copy
of such official undertaking in the Town Clerk’s Office as required by Town Law §176 (4).
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12.Resolution #2024-005 -Authorizing Regular Meeting Schedule for Calendar
Year 2024
WHEREAS,Public Officer’s Law §104,requires a public body to post and maintain
posted,to distribute to designated newspapers,a schedule of the regular meetings of
such public body to be held during the calendar year;and
WHEREAS,such schedule of regular meetings is required to contain the location of
each meeting,to the extent that it is known,and the time and date of each meeting;
Commissioner A.Teeter made a motion to approve the meeting schedule for Calendar
Year 2024 and Commissioner R.Wishna seconded the motion.
Board Member AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
Commissioner Wishna X
Commissioner Rollins X
Commissioner Stevenson X
Commissioner Teeter X
Commissioner Willis X
Vote Tally 5 0 0 0
A vote was taken and the motion to approve the meeting schedule for Calendar Year
2024 was approved.
NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED as follows:All regular meetings of the Board of
Fire Commissioners shall take place at the Enfield Fire Company,172 Enfield Main
Road,Enfield or such other location(s)as the Board of Fire Commissioners shall
designate on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month;after the January 23rd meeting
and the District Secretary shall give notice thereof as required by the Open Meetings
Law.
13.Designation of one or more Public Places for Posting of Meetings or Hearings
The Board discussed the designation of one or more public places for posting of notices
of meetings or hearings pursuant to Public Officers Law §104 and on motion by
Commissioner R.Wishna,and seconded by Commissioner C.Willis the Board of Fire
Commissioners designated the bulletin board of the Enfield Town Clerk and posting in
the fire station as the one or more public places for posting of Fire District meetings or
hearings and directing the Secretary to post such notices at such designated places.
The vote on such motion was:
Board Member AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
Commissioner Wishna X
Commissioner Rollins X
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Commissioner Stevenson X
Commissioner Teeter X
Commissioner Willis X
Vote Tally 5 0 0 0
A vote was taken and the motion was approved.
14.Resolution #2024-006 -Designation of Newspapers for Publications for
Calendar Year 2024
WHEREAS,the Commissioners of the Enfield Fire District are required to publish
various items in order to comply with requirements of statutory law;and
WHEREAS,the Commissioners desire to designate a newspaper or newspapers with a
general circulation within the Enfield Fire District in which the Fire District may publish
its various items during the calendar year 2024.
Commissioner C.Willis made a motion to designate the Ithaca Journal as the official
newspaper of the Enfield Fire District and Commissioner B.Rollins seconded the
motion.
Board Member AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
Commissioner Wishna X
Commissioner Rollins X
Commissioner Stevenson X
Commissioner Teeter X
Commissioner Willis X
Vote Tally 5 0 0 0
A vote was taken and the motion to designate the Ithaca Journal as the newspaper or
newspapers with a general circulation within the Enfield Fire District in which the Fire
District may publish its various items during the calendar year 2024 was approved.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the official newspaper in which the Fire
District will publish all required notices or other items during calendar year 2024 will be
the Ithaca Journal.
15.Resolution #2024-007 -Approve Form of Voucher for Claims
The Board considered a form of voucher pursuant to Town Law 176 (4-a)for payment of
all claims against the Fire District,including the requirement that all such vouchers be
verified under oath.
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Commissioner R.Wishna made a motion to designate the form of voucher attached to
these minutes,corrected as needed by the Treasuerer,as the voucher form of the
Enfield Fire District and Commissioner B.Rollins seconded the motion.
Board Member AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
Commissioner Wishna X
Commissioner Rollins X
Commissioner Stevenson X
Commissioner Teeter X
Commissioner Willis X
Vote Tally 5 0 0 0
A vote was taken and the motion to designate the form of voucher attached to these
minutes as the voucher form of the Enfield Fire District was approved.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the form of voucher attached to these
minutes is hereby approved as the voucher form for the Fire District.
16.Resolution #2024-008 -Authorizing Per Diem and Mileage Reimbursements
WHEREAS,it is necessary that officers,employees and personnel of the Fire District
may be required by their duties to travel on official business of the Fire District and,
when authorized,that such officers,employees and personnel be adequately
reimbursed for such expenses;and,
WHEREAS,the Board of Fire Commissioners has reviewed the necessity for
establishing a travel reimbursement program to ensure that all allocations of funds are
for actual,necessary and reasonable expenses in the performance of official duties;
Commissioner R.Wishna made a motion to utilize the mileage reimbursement rate as
set by the Internal Revenue Service then in effect at the time of travel for the purpose of
mileage reimbursement,and further that the per diem rates established by the Office of
General Services (NYS OGS)then in effect at the time of travel for as the
reimbursement standard for the actual,necessary and reasonable travel expenses
when authorized for Fire District purposes,and Commissioner C.Willis seconded the
motion.
Board Member AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
Commissioner Wishna X
Commissioner Rollins X
Commissioner Stevenson X
Commissioner Teeter X
Commissioner Willis X
Vote Tally 5 0 0 0
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A vote was taken and the motion to utilize the mileage reimbursement rate as set by the
Internal Revenue Service then in effect at the time of travel for the purpose of mileage
reimbursement,and further that the per diem rates established by the Office of General
Services (NYS OGS)then in effect at the time of travel for actual,necessary and
reasonable travel when authorized for Fire District purposes was approved.
NOW,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,that the following reimbursement rates are
hereby adopted:
1.The mileage rate shall be the mileage reimbursement rate as set by the
Internal Revenue Service,then in effect at the time of travel;and
2.The per diem reimbursement rate shall be in accordance with the New York
State OGS Reimbursement Rate,then in effect at the time of travel.
16.Resolution #2024-011 –Authorizing Signatories for Checks
WHEREAS,Town Law §176,provides that payment of claims by the Fire District shall
be by check and it is the policy of the Enfield Fire District that all checks be signed by
the Treasurer and countersigned by a Fire Commissioner as designated;and
WHEREAS,it is the policy of the Enfield Fire District that the Board of Fire
Commissioners,at its organizational meeting,designate,by Resolution,the individuals
whose signatures shall appear on checks drawn upon the Treasury of the
Commissioners;and
Commissioner R.Wishna made a motion to authorizing the approval and payment of
claims for the Enfield Fire District and Commissioner A.Teeter seconded the motion.
Board Member AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
Commissioner Wishna X
Commissioner Rollins X
Commissioner Stevenson X
Commissioner Teeter X
Commissioner Willis X
Vote Tally 5 0 0 0
A vote was taken and the motion to authorize the approval and payment of claims for
the Enfield Fire District was approved.
NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the checks as issued by the Board of Fire
Commissioners for payment of claims shall be signed by the Treasurer and
countersigned by a Commissioner in order that the Commissioners comply with the
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rules and regulations as promulgated by State Finance Law and as set forth herein.
Authorized signatories for the Enfield Fire District shall be:
Cortney Bailey,Treasurer
R.Wishna,Fire Commissioner
B.Rollins,Fire Commissioner
A.Teeter,Fire Commissioner
Electronic signatures on checks will not be utilized in place of handwritten signatures.
17.Resolution #2024-012 –Designation of Fire District Bank(s)
Commissioner C.Willis made a motion to designate Tompkins Community Bank as the
official depository of Fire District funds for Calendar Year 2024 and Commissioner B.
Rollins seconded the motion.
Board Member AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
Commissioner Wishna X
Commissioner Rollins X
Commissioner Stevenson X
Commissioner Teeter X
Commissioner Willis X
Vote Tally 5 0 0 0
A vote was taken and the motion to designate Tompkins Community Bank as the official
depository of Fire District funds for Calendar Year 2024 was approved.
NOW,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tompkins Community Bank is
designated as the official depository of Fire District funds for Calendar Year 2024.
17a.Authorize and Direct Treasurer ’s Obtaining Municipal Sales Tax Exemption
Letter from NYS Department of Taxation and Finance
The Board,acknowledging that it,as a municipal entity is not eligible for a sales-tax
exemption certificate (ST-119.1)and that the Fire District must obtain a municipal sales
tax exemption letter from NYS Department of Taxation and Finance,and on motion by
Commissioner R.Wishna,and seconded by Commissioner B.Rollins it was resolved as
follows:
RESOLVED,that the treasurer was directed to contact the Sales Tax Exempt
Organizations Unit at the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance to obtain a
governmental entity letter for the Fire District and that the treasurer is authorized and
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directed to execute all such documents required for obtaining a governmental entity
letter for the Fire District.
The vote on such motion and Resolution was:
Board Member AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
Commissioner Wishna X
Commissioner Rollins X
Commissioner Stevenson X
Commissioner Teeter X
Commissioner Willis X
Vote Tally 5 0 0 0
The resolution was approved.
18.Review of Expenditures (Prior Calendar Year)The Treasurer reported that,
inasmuch as the Fire District neither received nor expended any funds during fiscal year
2023 (August 1-December 31,2023),an accounting of all monies received and
disbursed during the preceding year was not needed are to be presented by the
Treasurer.
Discussion was held on paying election workers for the election in December.Vouchers
for this will be handled by the Secretary for next meeting.
19.Resolution #2024-009 –Approve Membership in Organizations
Commissioner R.Wishna made a motion to maintain memberships with organizations
that benefit the Enfield Fire District and Commissioner A.Teeter seconded the motion.
Board Member AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
Commissioner Wishna X
Commissioner Rollins X
Commissioner Stevenson X
Commissioner Teeter X
Commissioner Willis X
Vote Tally 5 0 0 0
A vote was taken and the motion to continue memberships with organizations that
benefit the Enfield Fire District was approved.
NOW,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Enfield Fire District will maintain
membership in the following organizations:
Association of Fire Districts of the State of New York
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New York State Association of Fire Chiefs
20.Approve Insurance Carrier and Authorize Payment of Insurances
The Board then considered the designation of one or more insurance companies as the
insurance carriers for the Fire District insurances and on motion by Commissioner R.
Wishna,and seconded by Commissioner B.Rollins it was resolved as follows:
RESOLVED,that ESIP,through the Sprague Agency is hereby designated as the
insurers of the Fire District and that the officers of the Fire District are hereby authorized
and directed to execute all such documents required for such.
The vote on such motion and Resolution was:
Board Member AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
Commissioner Wishna X
Commissioner Rollins X
Commissioner Stevenson X
Commissioner Teeter X
Commissioner Willis X
Vote Tally 5 0 0 0
The resolution was approved.
21.Review of Workplace Violence Reports:The Workplace Violence Reports from
the prior year,if any,have been presented by the Secretary of the Fire District and
reviewed by each Fire Commissioner.
No Reports for the year of 2023.
22.Renewals of all Fire District Leases and Recurring Contractual Agreements
This is an ongoing discussion with the fire department.Renewals will be reviewed as
addressed.
23.Resolution #2024-015 –Fire District Chief and Officer Appointments.
The Secretary reported the results of the Fire Department’s elections in December for
fire chiefs and fire officers received from the Fire Department’s secretary,which
elections are nominations for the Board’s consideration.
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Commissioner R.Wishna made a motion and Commissioner C.Willis seconded the
motion to make the following appointments:
Fire Chief:Jamie Stevens
Deputy Fire Chief:Bailey Stevens
1st Assistant Fire Chief:Zachary Snyder
2nd Assistant Fire Chief:Keven Morse
Board Member AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
Commissioner Wishna X
Commissioner Rollins X
Commissioner Stevenson X
Commissioner Teeter X
Commissioner Willis X
Vote Tally 5 0 0 0
A vote was taken and the motion to approve all fire chief and fire officer appointments
for the Enfield Fire District was approved.
NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the following appointments are made:
Fire Chief:Jamie Stevens
Deputy Fire Chief:Bailey Stevens
1st Assistant Fire Chief:Zachary Snyder
2nd Assistant Fire Chief:Keven Morse
24.Fire District Committee Appointments
Committees were presented by Commissioner G.Stevenson.Decisions tabled until
next meeting to allow the other Commissioners to review.
25.Consideration of Policies of the Board of Fire Commissioners
The Board then considered the adoption of certain Fire District rules,regulations,
policies and procedures and directed legal counsel to prepare proposed Policies related
to the following for the Board’s consideration at its next meeting:
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a.Ethics Policy
b.Procurement Policy
c.Investment Policy
d.Workplace Violence Policy
e.Sexual and Other Harassment Policy
Motion was made by Commissioner R.Wishna to repeal the old set of policies that were
in place and adopt new policies created and reviewed by Mark C.Butler,Esq.;
seconded by Commissioner C.Willis.
Board Member AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
Commissioner Wishna X
Commissioner Rollins X
Commissioner Stevenson X
Commissioner Teeter X
Commissioner Willis X
Vote Tally 5 0 0 0
Motion was approved.
26.Rules Pertaining to Public Comment
The Board received,reviewed and discussed the proposed Rules Pertaining to Public
Comment and on motion by Commissioner R.Wishna,and seconded by Commissioner
B.Rollins to adopt such Rules and announcing them as applying to all Fire District
meetings.
The vote on such motion was:
Board Member AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
Commissioner Wishna X
Commissioner Rollins X
Commissioner Stevenson X
Commissioner Teeter X
Commissioner Willis X
Vote Tally 5 0 0 0
The motion was approved.
27.Authorize Counsel to Transfer Fire Apparatus and Equipment from Enfield
Volunteer Fire Company,Inc.to the Fire District
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The Board then considered the transfer of certain property,fire apparatus and
equipment from the Enfield Volunteer Fire Company,Inc.to the Fire District and on
motion by Commissioner R.Wishna,and seconded by Commissioner B.Rollins it was
resolved as follows:
RESOLVED,that Fire District legal counsel is hereby directed to take all such steps as
may be necessary to transfer title of certain fire apparatus and equipment from the
Enfield Volunteer Fire Company,Inc.to the Fire District,as well as the potential lease
of real property from the Enfield Volunteer Fire Company,Inc.,and that the officers of
the Fire District are hereby authorized and directed to execute all such documents
required for such as recommended by legal counsel.
The vote on such motion and Resolution was:
Board Member AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
Commissioner Wishna X
Commissioner Rollins X
Commissioner Stevenson X
Commissioner Teeter X
Commissioner Willis X
Vote Tally 5 0 0 0
The resolution was approved.
28.Bonding for Apparatus
The Board then considered the bonds authorized by the Fire District’s voters on
(ELECTION DATE)for one or more bonds or other authorized financing obligations for
the acquisition and transfer of certain fire apparatus from the Enfield Volunteer Fire
Company,Inc.to the Fire District and on motion by Commissioner A.Teeter,and
seconded by Commissioner R.Wishna it was resolved as follows:
RESOLVED,that Fire District legal counsel is hereby directed to take all such steps as
may be necessary to obtain quotes for bonding or other authorized financing methods
and to complete the transfer of certain fire apparatus and equipment to the Fire District
currently owned by the Enfield Volunteer Fire Company,Inc.and subject to existing
financing obligations and encumbrances on such fire apparatus and equipment of the
Fire Company,to obtain such apparatus and equipment free and clear of all liens or
other obligations by the Fire Company,as well as obtaining an interim lease of such
encumbered fire apparatus and equipment from the Fire Company in order for the Fire
District to operate,maintain,insure and otherwise such encumbered fire apparatus and
equipment until such time as such underlying and current encumbrances are satisfied
and the fire apparatus and equipment may be transferred free and clear to the Fire
District by Enfield Volunteer Fire Company,Inc.,and that the officers of the Fire District
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are hereby authorized and directed to execute all such documents required for such as
recommended by legal counsel.
The vote on such motion and Resolution was:
Board Member AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
Commissioner Wishna X
Commissioner Rollins X
Commissioner Stevenson X
Commissioner Teeter X
Commissioner Willis X
Vote Tally 5 0 0 0
29.Fire Chief’s Report:
Report of alarms:35 calls for December
See attached for breakdown
Letter presented by Chief Stevenson asking to send members for CFR training -see
attached.
Motion to approve to send 7 members for CFR training at the NYS Fire Academy made
by Commissioner C.Willis and seconded by R.Wishna.The vote was called;results as
follows:
Board Member AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
Commissioner Wishna X
Commissioner Rollins X
Commissioner Stevenson X
Commissioner Teeter X
Commissioner Willis X
Vote Tally 5 0 0 0
Motion approved.
Chief Stevenson also wanted to note that the American Red Cross hosts blood drives
on the 3rd Tuesday of every other month -making a conflict with the future Fire District
Meetings.This will be addressed in the future.
30.Fire Company President’s Report:
D.Hubble shared upcoming events with the Fire District.Discussion held.Events were
acknowledged as follows:
-Chicken BBQs,1 each month on the 2nd Sunday
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-Blood Drives
-Calendar in progress,will report the finalized calendar.
31.Other Business
Discussion about annual OSHA refresher for the fire company was held.
Liaison from the Town Board:Discussion held,tabled for next meeting.
Motion was made by Commissioner A.Teeter to allow the Secretary to correspond with
Pinsky Law and terminate representation,and also acquire a final itemized bill from
Pinsky Law for services rendered.Motion seconded by R.Wishna.A vote was called:
Board Member AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
Commissioner Wishna X
Commissioner Rollins X
Commissioner Stevenson X
Commissioner Teeter X
Commissioner Willis X
Vote Tally 5 0 0 0
Motion was approved.
Motion was made by Commissioner A.Teeter to allow the Treasurer to submit a
voucher to the town clerk for 2024 tax receipts.Motion was seconded by Commissioner
C.Willis.A vote was called:
Board Member AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
Commissioner Wishna X
Commissioner Rollins X
Commissioner Stevenson X
Commissioner Teeter X
Commissioner Willis X
Vote Tally 5 0 0 0
Motion was approved.
32.Public Comments:
Anne -Remarks thanks to J.Mathews for his time as chair for the old board of
comissioners,remarks on expertise on the new board of fire commissioners,presents
on attachment containing a survey on an Enfield park.
Robert Lynch -Congratulates the Enfield Fire District on new board and G.Stevenson
as chair,presents literature on a 25 million dollar fund to support state volunteer fire
companies.
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Ellen Woods -Remarks on the importance of having an engaging sexual harassment
training and suggests a live speaker when it comes time,remarks that the fire company
will now be able to do CME evaluation for EMS providers in the fire company in house,
thanks the fire district for support of the CFR class coming up.
32.Next Regular Board Meeting:
The next regular meeting of the board of Fire Commissioners will be held on January
23rd at the Enfield Fire Station at 6:30pm.
33.Adjournment @ 8:20 P.M.-With no further business to conduct,Commissioner
R.Wishna made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Commissioner C.Willis seconded
the motion.
Board Member AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
Commissioner Wishna X
Commissioner Rollins X
Commissioner Stevenson X
Commissioner Teeter X
Commissioner Willis X
Vote Tally 5 0 0 0
A vote was taken and the motion to adjourn the meeting was approved.
Respectfully submitted,
Alexis Comparetta,Fire District Secretary
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