EAST QUOGUE FIRE DISTRICT

REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING

JULY 6, 2023

The Regular Monthly Meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the East Quogue Fire District was called to order by Chairman James Schaefer at 7:30 p.m. Present were Commissioners James Schaefer, Allyn Jackson, Stephen Gregory, Robert Despres and Ed Seltenreich, Fire District Facilities Supervisor Dave Schaffauer, Medical Coordinator Brian Danowski, Chief Paul Sulzinski, Second Assistant Chief Glenn Bullock, Treasurer Colleen Pearsall and Secretary Lorraine Gregory.

Commissioner Gregory requested that the Minutes be dedicated in memory of the two Newark, New Jersey Firefighters who lost their lives fighting the fire on the cargo ship in the Port of Newark – Augusto “Augie” Acabou and Wayne “Bear” Brooks, Jr.

FIRE DISTRICT FACILITIES SUPERVISOR REPORT

See attached report.

After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Seltenreich, seconded by Commissioner Gregory, accepting the proposal from Alpine Software to create a custom report for EMS Duty night, at a cost of $960.00. Approved 5-0.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION

To be discussed at the upcoming Workshop.

MEDICAL COORDINATOR REPORT

See attached report.

The Board requested Mr. Danowski to get pricing on protective vests for the EMT’s.

MATERIAL REQUESTS

A motion was made by Commissioner Jackson, seconded by Commissioner Seltenreich, approving the purchase of the medical supplies requested, at a total cost of $2,422.00 (Bound Tree - $111.20, Bound Tree - $1,795.00 40 Bleed Kits, Hammer Medical - $626.40). Approved 5-0.

REPORT DISCUSSIONS

1. Noted.

2. Noted.

3. Noted.

4. Noted.

MAINTENANCE REPORT

Maintenance Report dated 6/1/2023 to 7/6/2023 submitted to the Board.

CHIEF'S REPORT

See attached report.

REQUESTS

1. A motion was made by Commissioner Jackson, seconded by Commissioner Gregory, authorizing the purchase of K-12 Carbide Tip Blade Replacements 2 - 12” and 2 - 14”. Approved 5-0. (Note: No pricing submitted.)

2. A motion was made by Commissioner Gregory, seconded by Commissioner Despres, authorizing the purchase of six (6) Milwaukee 9” 7/8 Arbor Cut Off Discs for the FE saw, at an approximate cost of $14.00 each. Approved 5-0.

3. A motion was made by Commissioner Seltenreich, seconded by Commissioner Gregory, authorizing the purchase of one (1) Partner Saw Strap for 7-6-11, at an approximate cost of $130.00. Approved 5-0.

4. A motion was made by Commissioner Gregory, seconded by Commissioner Despres, authorizing the purchase of fourteen (14) Silver Name Tags and one (1) Gold Name Tag, at an approximate cost of $405.00. Approved 5-0.

5. A motion was made by Commissioner Jackson, seconded by Commissioner Seltenreich, authorizing the purchase of EQFD Tie Bars twenty (20) Silver and four (4) Gold, at a cost of $816.00. Approved 5-0.

STATUS OF PREVIOUSLY APPROVED REQUESTS

1. Mr. Schaffauer will handle.

2. Ordered under Medical Coordinator Report.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION

After a brief discussion regarding the replacing of 7-6-7 and the purchase of a 2016 Ford 4X4 750/290 Mini Attack Pumper, resolutions were drawn up and state as follows:

2023-24. The Board of Fire Commissioners of the East Quogue Fire District hereby resolve to declare 7-6-7 the 1995 Smeal Heavy Duty Rescue Truck as surplus property.

The adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote and upon roll call the vote was as follows:

Chairman James Schaefer - Aye

Vice-Chairman Allyn Jackson - Aye

Commissioner Stephen Gregory - Aye

Commissioner Ed Seltenreich - Aye

Commissioner Robert Despres - Aye

The resolution was thereupon duly declared to have been adopted.

Dated: July 6, 2023

            East Quogue, New York

2023-25. BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to the provisions of the General Municipal Law and the Town Law of the State of New York, that a sum not to exceed $219,000.00 be expended from the Apparatus Reserve Fund of said Fire District for the purchase of one (1) 2016 Ford 4X4 750/290 Mini Attack Pumper, and be it

            FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution is adopted subject to a permissive referendum as provided in the General Municipal Law of the State of New York, and be it

            FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Secretary of the Fire District shall, within ten working days of the adoption of this resolution, publish a notice within the official newspaper of the Fire District setting forth the date of the adoption of the resolution and an abstract of the resolution concisely stating the purpose and effect thereof and that the resolution was adopted subject to a permissive referendum.

The adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote and upon roll call the vote was as follows:

Chairman James Schaefer - Aye

Vice-Chairman Allyn Jackson - Aye

Commissioner Stephen Gregory - Aye

Commissioner Ed Seltenreich - Aye

Commissioner Robert Despres - Aye

The resolution was thereupon duly declared to have been adopted.

Dated: July 6, 2023

           East Quogue, New York

ATTORNEY DISCUSSION

Mr. Glass not in attendance.

MINUTES

A motion was made by Commissioner Schaefer, seconded by Commissioner Gregory, accepting the Minutes of the June 1, 2023 Regular Monthly Meeting, with noted correction. Approved 5-0.

TREASURER'S REPORT

Treasurer not in attendance. No report submitted.

ABSTRACT OF BILLS

A motion was made by Commissioner Gregory, seconded by Commissioner Jackson, approving the Abstract of Bills for the General Fund consisting of 26 checks totaling $47,119.75 and to authorize the transfer of $150,000.00 from the Money Market to the Checking Account. Approved 5-0.

COMMUNICATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE

A Meeting Room Request was received from Scott Flynn for use of the room on July 15, 2023, a letter was received from the East Quogue Fire Department regarding the swearing in of Miller King as an active member in the Department and Quinn Banks’ temporary membership withdrawal as member of the Department, a letter was received from the Town of Southampton regarding Town Board Resolution RES-2023-849, a Memorandum and additional pertinent information was received from William F. Glass, Esq. regarding the Volunteer Firefighter/Ambulance Worker Property Tax Exemption and a letter from the Town of Southampton Planning Board regarding the Aaron Sacks, Subdivision – Final.

OLD BUSINESS

Commissioner Gregory asked the Chief to furnish updates regarding the members’ physicals and participation in the Sexual Harassment Class.

Commissioner Schaefer stated that, since ex-Chief Ted Jankowski has always been an asset to the Department, he is requesting that the Board allow him two more weeks in which to take his physical and, if he doesn’t comply, then appropriate action will be taken.

A motion was made by Commissioner Jackson, seconded by Commissioner Despres, approving the Department’s SOG’s. Approved 5-0.

NEW BUSINESS

A motion was made by Commissioner Despres, seconded by Commissioner Gregory, granting permission for Scott Flynn to use the Meeting Room on July 15, 2023. Approved 5-0.

The Board advised the Chief that, with regard to Quinn Banks’ request to temporarily withdraw from the Department, she would have to resign fully due to the fact that the roster is just about full and we would have to allow a slot for the membership of another applicant.

The memorandum and paperwork received from William F. Glass, Esq, will be reviewed at the August 2023 meeting.

With regard to the Aaron Sacks Subdivision – Final, a letter will be sent to the Planning Board enclosing the District’s General Requirements and Recommendations with the notation that the access road should be 20 feet in width, or greater, and a vertical clearance of 18 feet.

A Workshop was scheduled for July 27, 2023, at 7:00 p.m.

At 9:15 p.m., there being no further business, a motion was made by Commissioner Despres, seconded by Commissioner Seltenreich, to adjourn the meeting. Approved 5-0.

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Lorraine Gregory, Secretary

East Quogue Fire District’s House Attendant Report

To the Board of Fire Commissioners,

This is the attendant’s report for July 2023, meeting including but not limited to:  

• General Maintenance and building care.
• Updated the website For the District
• Updated the sign.
• Disinfected the Meeting room, Chief’s office, and Corp room. Along with the Firemen’s room and bathrooms every Wednesday.
• Southampton Pines meeting was held. They stayed an hour over.
• Jimmy Feton removed ‘Chief’ from the old 81 car.
• Ordered the door for the front of the building. They said please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery called this week they said maybe 2 weeks more.
• The box for 11 was finished.
• Repaired electrical plug for the 1^st due ambulance.
• Removed the seat and installed 2 fire extinguishers in the van.
• Installed a UHF Speaker in the medic’s room.
• The hose has come in.
• Pagers and batteries have been ordered.
• Straps for the strut system are in.
• 31’s computer has been replaced.
• 30’s seat covers came in
• Hoods, gloves, “O” rings and gear tags came in.
• 32’s hook and Halligan came in

Topics for discussion:

Vacation time / accrual questions

Quote from Red Alert / Alpine Software for a “EMS Duty”

July Chief’s Report to District

 

Requests:

1. K-12 Carbide tip Blade Replacements (2) 12” (2) 14”

Reason: We have no spare blades for our saws and some of the blades are missing teeth.

2. Milwaukee Cut off discs for FE saw. 9” disc 7/8^Th s Arbor (6)

Reason: We have no spare discs for the saw.

3. Partner Saw Strap for 7-6-11

Reason: The old strap on the roof saw is torn and needs to be replaced.

4. Silver Name Tags for the Following members:

S.Cea

K.Rousell

B.Frank

R.Horowitz

M.King

L.Sidor

L.Muralles

1. Recchion

L.Lewis

S.Smith

M.Woldenberg

G.Descalo

B.Wegman

B.Gladding

K.Phillips (Gold Name Tag)

Approx cost $27.00 each = $405.00

5. EQFD Tie Bars (20) Silver (4) Gold $34.00 each = $816.00

Status of previous requests:

1. Tires for 12. NFPA standards require tires be changed after 7 years of service.
2. Active shooter kit.

Discussion: Thoughts on replacing 7-6-7 with a used Mini attack pumper. Details listed below.

 

Replacement of 7-6-7 with Mini Attack Pumper

 

The Chief’s Office is interested in trading in the current 7-6-7 for this 2016 Mini Attack Pumper. The rig would be painted top black to match our current fleet and lettered. Command Fire Apparatus would accept 7-6-7 on a trade for $30,000.00 off the price of $219,000.00 ($189,000.00 Total).

The rig is equipped (specs below) to perform scene support, structural firefighting, auto extrication / winch operations. It is 4x4 equipped and has a hose reel, generator and onboard foam system.

We feel this rig would be a financially sound investment for the District that would allow us:

• Off-road capabilities (The Hills Development and several side streets we have had access issues with)
• Snow / Severe Weather equipped (4x4)
• Quick Response and Deployment (Sunrise Hwy / Booster Line Ops)
• Has enough compartment space to handle our heavy rescue tools / rehab gear.
• Compact to deploy close to a fire scene (scene support /lighting)
• Driver issues should not be a problem allowing us to train personnel to operate.
• Dedicated Foam System that is ready to use

2016 Ford/4 Guys 4X4 Mini Pumper 750 GPM/290 Tank

APPARATUS TYPE	Mini-Pumper, Pumpers
YEAR	2016
MANUFACTURER	4 Guys, Ford
MILEAGE	5,500
WARRANTY	One Year Power Train
LISTING LOCATION	Lancaster, PA
DELIVERY OPTION	Low Cost Delivery Available
VEHICLE STATUS	For Sale

Vehicle Details

2016 Ford 4X4 750/290 Mini-Pumper, 4 door Ford F-550XLSuper Duty cab with seating for 4 firefighters (2 SCBA seats), powered by 6.7L Powerstroke diesel engine, Automatic transmission, A/C, 750 GPM single stage side mount Hale MG-75 pump, 290 gallon poly tank, 10 gallon foam tank, 150′booster reel mounted on rear with booster hose, rear compartment preconnect attack line, 4 Guys STAINLESS STEEL body with large compartments on both sides, adjustable shelves in compartments, LED lightbar, Front mounted 10K Warn winch, Statco 7.5KW diesel generator, 2 head light tower, Cord reel, SCBA cylinder storage in wheel wells,  stainless steel wheel covers, ONLY 5,500 MILES and frontline ready… $219,000

Specs

19,500 GVWR, 25′ long, 8’5″ high, 176″ wheelbase

For Additional Information:

https://www.commandfireapparatus.com/listings/2016-ford-4-guys-4x4-mini-pumper-750-gpm-290-tank/