June's District Meeting 2024

EAST QUOGUE FIRE DISTRICT
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING

JUNE 6, 2024

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

Dennis Kentor from Long Island Communications also attended the meeting to discuss with the
Board what would be required regarding the installation of an antenna on the tower located on
Central Boulevard to improve radio communications within the response area. Commissioner
Jackson advised that he had been in contact with Randal Weichbrodt, attorney for T-Mobile and
Direct TV. Mr. Kentor stated that an engineer would have to look at the project to see what would
be involved and a local electrician would be required to do testing.
A motion was made by Commissioner Jackson, seconded by Commissioner Despres, authorizing
Long Island Telecommunications, at an approximate cost of $2,000.00, to perform the necessary
testing on the tower located on Central Boulevard, East Quogue, New York, to improve radio
communications within the response area.

FIRE DISTRICT FACILITIES SUPERVISOR REPORT
See attached report.
Mr. Schaffauer is waiting for reply from SAM unit regarding being added as an administrator.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
None.
MAINTENANCE REPORT
Maintenance Report dated 5/1/24 – 6/6/24 submitted to the Board.
MEDICAL COORDINATOR REPORT
MATERIAL REQUESTS:
A motion was made by Commissioner Despres, seconded by Commissioner Gregory, authorizing
the purchase of the medical supplies requested from Bound Tree Medical, at a cost of $390.64.
Approved 4-0.2REPORT DISCUSSION:
None.
CHIEF'S REPORT
See attached report.
REQUESTS
1. A motion was made by Commissioner Gregory, seconded by Commissioner Seltenreich,
authorizing the purchase of EMS Boots for Faith Erwin (9.5), Ann Naughton (9.5), Brianna
Gladding (8) and Marlene Woldenberg (8), at an approximate cost of $200.00 each. Approved 4-
0.
2. Tabled. Mr. Schaffauer will handle. A new portable wireless system would cost approximately
$3,000.00.
3. Ice machine was cleaned this week.
4. Tabled pending pricing.
5. Mr. Schaffauer is waiting for a Repair Report.
6. Mr. Schaffauer will arrange for an updating of the website.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
1. Regarding the Hills project, Chief Sulzinski stated that the buildings are basically wood frame
with lots of voids. There will be approximately 100 year round employees. Chief Sulzinski is
planning to make physical inspections to The Hills project at least once a month to view what is
going on.
2. Mr. Schaffauer is waiting for a response from SAM regarding his being added as administrator.
3. Progress is being made with the Town Police Department regarding dispatch.
ATTORNEY DISCUSSION
Mr. Glass not in attendance. Commissioner Jackson requested that the Board members review the
Member Benefits and Entitlements and advised the Board and the Chiefs that the Department By-
Laws changes had been forwarded to Mr. Glass for review.
MINUTES
A motion was made by Commissioner Gregory, seconded by Commissioner Despres, approving
the Minutes of the May 2, 2024 Regular Monthly Meeting. Approved 4-0.3TREASURER'S REPORT
ABSTRACT OF BILLS
A motion was made by Commissioner Jackson, seconded by Commissioner Gregory, approving
the Treasurer’s Report and the Abstract of Bills for the General Fund consisting of 25 checks
totaling $37,803.87 and to authorize the transfer of $150,000.00 from the Money Market to the
Checking Account. Approved 4-0.
COMMUNICATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE
A follow up e-mail was received from Marlene Woldenberg regarding Southampton Pines
Homeowners Association renting the Meeting Room. The date was changed to August 24, 2024
and the paperwork was submitted as required. A letter was received from the Department
regarding the removal of Nicole Guerrero from the membership rolls and the resignation of
Thomas Peyton.
OLD BUSINESS
Commissioner Jackson advised the Board that he was setting up a meeting with a public relations
firm regarding the renovation of the existing firehouse and the possibility of a new building.
NEW BUSINESS
Commissioner Gregory will arrange to have the trees trimmed that hover over the Steel Building’s
roof to prevent squirrels from entering the building and causing damage.
Commissioner Jackson stated that the Department By-Laws and the District’s Policy and
Procedures Manual regarding Disabled Members should read the same. A resolution was drawn
up and states as follows:
2024-20. The Board of Fire Commissioners of the East Quogue Fire District hereby resolve to
revise Policy No. DA-011 Medical Leave Policy, Page 2, Non-Line of Duty Medical Leave to
replace, in paragraphs 2, 3, 4 and 5, forty-five (45) days to two (2) years.
A motion was made by Commissioner Despres, seconded by Commissioner Seltenreich, approving
the adoption of Resolution 2024-20. Approved 3-0. Recused – 1 (Commissioner Jackson).
Chief Sulzinski advised the Board that some of the members may not have received the proper
COVID-19 pandemic points. He will discuss this further with Commissioner Schaefer.
A motion was made by Commissioner Gregory, seconded by Commissioner Seltenreich, granting
permission for the Southampton Pines Homeowners Association to use the Meeting Room on
Saturday, August 24, 2024 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Approved 4-0.4A motion was made by Commissioner Jackson, seconded by Commissioner Seltenreich, accepting
the removal of Nicole Guerrero from the Department rolls and accepting the resignation of
Thomas Peyton, pending their return of all District property issued to them. Approved 4-0.
No workshop scheduled for June.
At 8:50 p.m., there being no further business, a motion was made by Commissioner Despres,
seconded by Commissioner Seltenreich, to adjourn the meeting. Approved 4-0.Submitted by
Lorraine Gregory, Secretary

East Quogue Fire District’s House Attendant Report

To the Board of Fire Commissioners,

This is the attendant’s report for June 6, 2024, meeting including but not limited to:  

• General Maintenance and building care.
• Updated the website For the District
• Updated the sign.
• Work on Sam number. I have sent an email to the Sam unit requesting to be added as an administrator. I am waiting for a reply.
• 31’s car has been repaired at Proline for intermittent battery problems
• The Ice machine has been repaired. I am waiting on a quote for a Preventative Maintenance contract.
• Air Com Commercial Kitchens was in to repair the stove and oven. They needed to order parts for the oven. They were able to repair the pilot light.
• Spoke with Captain Kalb at SHTPD about radio communication.

Topics for discussion:

June Chiefs Report To District REQUESTS:

1. EMS Boots for the following Members
Faith Erwin Size 9.5
Ann Naughton Size 9.5
Brianna Gladding Size 8
Marlene Woldenberg Size 8
Reasoning: Bunker Pants are not always practical on ambulance calls but some sort of
boot should be worn. There are no spare EMS boots in the sizes needed.
2. New Public Address System for our public events.
Reasoning: There was too much interference possibly from Cell phone Bluetooth
protocols. Perhaps we can investigate a more secure system.
3. Repair and clean ice maker and perhaps get it on a PM schedule.
Reasoning: Ice machine broke down, also members have stated that the machine is dirty.DISCUSSION:
1. Hills walk through.
2. Grant System Progress
3. Dispatch changes with Town PD

Respectfully Submitted
Paul Sulzinski
Chief of Department