EAST QUOGUE FIRE DISTRICT

REGULAR MONTHLY

MEETING MAY 7,.2026

 

The Regular Monthly Meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the East Quogue Fire District was called to order by Chairman Stephen Gregory at 7:00 p.m. Present were Commissioners Stephen Gregory, Edmund Densieski and Bob Despres, Medical Coordinator Brian Danowski, Chief Glenn Bullock, Second Assistant Chief Alex Gladding, Treasurer Jenine Oudeans and Secretary Lorraine Gregory.

FIRE DISTRICT FACILITIES SUPERVISOR REPORT

No Report.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION

No Report.

MAINTENANCE REPORT

No Report.

Commissioner Gregory presented a proposal from G.F. Volz Jr. Carpenter, in the amount of

$6,880.00, for repairs to the North edge of the Main Firehouse roof as compared to the recent proposal from Martin's that amounted to approximately $28,000.00.

A motion was made by Commissioner Despres, seconded by Commissioner Densieski, accepting the proposal from G.F. Volz Jr. Carpenter, in the amount of $6,880.00, for repairs to the North edge of the Main Firehouse roof. Approved 3-0.

MEDICAL COORDINATOR REPORT

See attached report.

MATERIAL REQUESTS

A motion was made by Commissioner Densieski, seconded by Commissioner Despres, authorizing the purchase of the medical supplies requested from Bound Tree Medical, at a cost of $2,322.33.

Approved 3-0.

REPORT DISCUSSION

  1. DOH equipment regulations for ambulances and State certified response
  1. DOH requirements for ambulances and responder vehicles to include visual and audible alert
  1. Possibility of controlled substance safe required in 80
  1. Request the use of a polo style shirt instead oft-shirt as part of warm weather uniform

       John will be asked to relocate the tri-band radio charger to the front of the vehicle.

CHIEF'S REPORT REQUESTS

  1. Torch Rechargeable Wand - 4 at $23.49 each - Total $94.00
  2. Levowin Radio Strap/Holster - 2 at $35.99 each - Total $72.00
  3. Reflective Traffic Gloves - 8 at $19.99 each Total $160.00
  4. Personal Strobe - 4 at $29.99 each - Total $119.96
  5. LED Road Flares w/UBS Charger - 2 at $19.99 each Total $39.98
  6. Reflective Vests - 6 at $30.00 each - Total $180.00
  7. Step for Trailer Hitch Receiver on 7-6-4 - 1 at $95.00
  8. Cover Plate for Shore Power Outlet on 7-6-4 - cost not available

A motion was made by Commissioner Densieski, seconded by Commissioner Despres, authorizing the purchase of the items listed above, at an approximate cost of $760.00. Approved 3-0.

 

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION

  1.  Tabled.
  1. Commissioner Gregory advised the Chiefs that an engineer's report had been done a few years ago regarding the issues at Station 2. The Board will review the report again.
  1. The Board had no issues with the cost of the shelves ($1,200.00) but thought that the labor cost was high ($3,500.00). It was suggested that perhaps the membership would be interested in taking on this project.

 

ATTORNEY DISCUSSION

Mr. Glass was not in attendance.

MINUTES

A motion was made by Commissioner Densieski, seconded by Commissioner Despres, approving the Minutes of the April 2, 2026 Regular Monthly Meeting. Approved 3-0.

TREASURER'S REPORT ABSTRACT OF BILLS

A motion was made by Commissioner Despres, seconded by Commissioner Gregory, approving the Treasurer's Report as submitted, the Abstracts of Bills for the General Fund as follows: April

1, 2026 consisting of30 checks totaling $44,964.51, April 7, 2026 consisting of 8 check in the amount of $25,180.77, April 17, 2026 consisting of 15 checks totaling $33,170.46 and April 30, 2026 consisting of 15 checks totaling $100,060.11 and the transfer of $185,000.00 made from the General Fund Money Market to the Checking Account. Approved 3-0.

COMMUNICATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE

The following communications were received:

  1. Facility Use Permit Application from Bill Potter for the East Quogue Elementary School Kindergarten Visit to the Main Firehouse on May 27, 2026 (or May 28 rain date or future date)
  1. Letter from the Southampton Town Planning Board (Anthony Trezza) regarding the Madsen, Ashley & Nicole, Subdivision - Final
  1. Letter from the Southampton Town Planning Board (Theresa Masin) regarding the Kuroski, Andrew Subdivision - Final

OLD BUSINESS

Commissioner Despres advised the Board that the antique vehicle is almost ready and will require insurance. He will contact our account representative at Hometown Insurance.

NEW BUSINESS

A motion was made by Commissioner Gregory, seconded by Commissioner Densieski, granting permission for the East Quogue Elementary School Kindergarten Class to visit the Main Firehouse on May 27, 2026 or on a rain date. Approved 3-0.

After reviewing the Final Subdivision plans for the Madsen, Ashley & Nicole Subdivision and the Kuroski, Andrew Subdivision, the Board has no issues or comments to make.

At 7:45 p.m., a motion was made by Commissioner Gregory, seconded by Commissioner Densieski, calling the meeting into Executive Session to discuss a legal matter relating to the notice received from the IRS and a matter regarding the accumulation of personnel time.

Approved 3-0.

At 8:05 p.m., a motion was made by Commissioner Gregory, seconded by Commissioner Despres, calling the meeting out of Executive Session. Approved 3-0.

A workshop was scheduled for Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.

At 8:10 p.m., there being no further business, a motion was made by Commissioner Gregory, seconded by Commissioner Densieski, to adjourn the meeting. Approved 3-0.

Submitted by

Lorraine Gregory, Secretary