Mays Meeting Minutes 2020

EAST QUOGUE FIRE DISTRICT

REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING

MAY 7, 2020

Due to the Coronavirus outbreak and the guidelines issued by the Federal, State and County, the Regular Monthly Meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the East Quogue Fire District was conducted via e-mail and phone conversations between Commissioners Allyn Jackson, James Schaefer, Stephen Gregory, Michael Mattera and Robert Holley, Chief Scott Flynn, First Assistant Chief Ted Jankowski and Second Assistant Chief Paul Sulzinski, Firehouse Attendant David Schaffauer, First Responder Amit Patel, Treasurer Colleen Pearsall and Secretary Lorraine Gregory.

FIREHOUSE ATTENDANT REPORT

See attached e-mail report.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION

None.

EMS REPORT

See attached e-mail report.

STAFF REPORT

Noted.

EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

A motion was made by Commissioner Jackson, seconded by Commissioner Gregory, authorizing

the purchase of the medical supplies requested, at a total cost of $633.58 (Hammer Medical - $424.90, Bound Tree - $208.68). Approved 3-0.

MISCELLANEOUS

1. Noted.

2. Noted.

3. Noted.

MAINTENANCE REPORT

No Work Order Report submitted.

CHIEF'S REPORT

See attached e-mail report.

REQUESTS

1. Noted.

2. Noted.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION

1. No current update.

2. Request tourniquets for members. More information and prices to follow.

ATTORNEY DISCUSSION

Mr. Glass not requested to participate.

MINUTES

A motion was made by Commissioner Jackson, seconded by Commissioner Gregory, accepting the Minutes of the April 2, 2020 Regular Monthly Meeting. Approved 3-0.

TREASURER'S REPORT

A motion was made by Commissioner Jackson, seconded by Commissioner Gregory, approving the Treasurer’s Report as submitted. Approved 3-0.

ABSTRACT OF BILLS

A motion was made by Commissioner Jackson, seconded by Commissioner Gregory, approving the Abstract of Bills for the General Fund consisting of 30 checks totaling $62,274.91 and to authorize the transfer of $65,000.00 from the Money Market to the Checking Account. Approved 3-0.

COMMUNICATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE

None.

OLD BUSINESS

1. No progress with engineering study for the new siren.

2. New Dispatching System installation is underway and expected to go on-line next week.

3. Will continue to look into more disinfection of firehouse and equipment.

4. New 80 car is in the paint shop – expected delivery approximately one month.

NEW BUSINESS

1. Commissioners Gregory and Jackson requested that the Red Alert GIS electronic mapping module be updated to include all District fire hydrants. Approximate cost from Alpine Software is $2,595.00.

2. Anticipate June meeting to be held in the Commissioners’ Room – confirmation pending.

Submitted by
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Lorraine Gregory, Secretary