EAST QUOGUE FIRE DISTRICT

REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING

SEPTEMBER 3, 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, Allyn Jackson, Edmund Densieski, Ted Jankowski and Bob Despres, Medical Coordinator Brian Danowski, Fire District Facilities Manager Paul Sulzinski, Chief Glenn Bullock, First Assistant Chief Mark Gregory, Second Assistant Chief Alex Gladding, Treasurer Jenine Oudeans and Secretary Lorraine Gregory.

FIRE DISTRICT FACILITIES MANAGER REPORT

See attached reports.

MEDICAL COORDINATOR REPORT

A motion was made by Commissioner Jackson, seconded by Commissioner Densieski, approving the purchase of the medical supplies requested from Bound Tree Medical ($1,190.60) and Amazon ($352.78), at a total cost of $1,543.38. Approved 5-0.

REPORT DISCUSSISON

1.  Approved.

2. The representative from Specialty Ambulance will be invited to attend the next Workshop to discuss the possibility of a future ambulance purchase.

3. EMS Turnout gear tabled.

4. Danowski advised the Board that, if the Paramedics employed by The Hills use their own protocols and are not operating under a Department of Health Certificate, they are not allowed to ride our ambulances and, given the fact that in a few years there will be many more residents, Mr. Danowski would like to get ahead of the issue.

CHIEF'S REPORT REQUESTS

1. A motion was made by Commissioner Despres, seconded by Commissioner Densieski, approving the purchase of one (1) Halligan Bar for 7-6-80 from Firematic, at a cost of $261.25. Approved 5-0.

2. Danowski advised the Chief that there already is a box light located in 7-6-16.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION

The Chief mentioned that the audible alarm notification is still not working properly. Commissioner Jankowski stated that it might be the fault of the dispatcher sitting too far away from the console.

Chief Bullock and Second Assistant Chief Gladding met with the Security Manager at The Hills. The Club House is 93,000 sq. ft. and consists of condos, a pro shop and a restaurant. In a month or so, they will meet to discuss the hydrant locations. The Chiefs were advised that there are no standpipes, only a sprinkler system. Once things are settled with the Town regarding funds, The Hills management may be available to discuss the possibility of their donating funds for the purchase of apparatus that the Department will need so that it can efficiently handle emergencies within their complex.

A motion was made by Commissioner Jackson, seconded by Commissioner Despres, granting permission for The Hills to use the Department's radio frequency in their radios. Approved 5-0.

ATTORNEY DISCUSSION

Mr. Glass was not in attendance. Commissioner Jackson will contact Mr. Glass regarding the legalities of transferring funds within accounts.

MINUTES

A motion was made by Commissioner Densieski, seconded by Commissioner Despres, approving the Minutes of the August 6, 2026 Regular Monthly Meeting. Approved 5-0.

TREASURER'S REPORT

See attached report.

ABSTRACT OF BILLS

A motion was made by Commissioner Jackson, seconded by Commissioner Despres, approving the Treasurer's Report as submitted and the August 10, 2026 Abstract of Bills for the General Fund consisting of 42 checks totaling $49,276.88 and the transfer of $150,000.00 made from the General Fund Money Market to the Checking Account. Approved 5-0.

COMMUNICATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE

Memos were received from the Suffolk County Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services regarding the 9/11 Alert Tones and the Remembrance being held on Friday, September 11, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

OLD BUSINESS

Commissioner Jackson presented a proposal from Aspatuck Gardens, Inc. for the renovation of the 9/11 Memorial Landscape Design, in the amount of $2,843.20. Half of the work with be done in the fall and the other half in the spring.

A motion was made by Commissioner Despres, seconded by Commissioner Densieski, accepting the proposal from Aspatuck Gardens, Inc. for the renovation of the 9/11 Memorial landscaped area, in the amount of $2,843.20. Approved 5-0.

Commissioner Jackson advised the Board that he, Commissioner Jankowski and Ms. Oudeans are on the LOSAP Committee and will be meeting with a representative from Hometown who may suggest making changes to our investments. Commissioner Jackson suggested that we may want to consider paying the premium out of the investment and not the budget.

Chief Bullock advised the Board that there will be a 9/11 Ceremony at the Memorial at 6:30

p.m. and that he has requested members to wear their Class A uniforms and that the members who are FDNY may wear their NYC uniforms.

Chief Bullock also advised the Board that the owners of the high water truck are still looking to sell the vehicle and that, right now, the truck is not working.

The Chiefs also questioned the amount of tax revenue that is coming in from The Hills. Commissioner Jankowski stated that the Town goes by taxable valuation. Ms. Oudeans stated that she had contacted the Assessor's Office and they advised that a dollar amount is not available yet.

First Assistant Chief Gregory suggested calling a meeting with the Town Assessor's Office, Maria Moore and Cindy MacNamara to discuss the tax issue and stated that the District should be due additional tax revenue, since, at the present time, there are occupied homes in The Hills development. He also stated, that extra tax money is especially needed now that we are looking to purchase two new costly vehicles and that, one of the vehicles, would be extremely valuable in accessing their buildings in the event of a fire or other emergency in the development.

NEW BUSINESS

A workshop was scheduled for Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. to meet with the representative from Specialty Ambulance.

At 8:06 p.m., there being no further business, a motion was made by Commissioner Jankowski, seconded by Commissioner Despres, to adjourn the meeting. Approved 5-0.

Submitted by

Lorraine Gregory, Secretary

EAST QUOGUE FIRE DISTRICT

REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING

SEPTEMBER 3, 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, Allyn Jackson, Edmund Densieski, Ted Jankowski and Bob Despres, Medical Coordinator Brian Danowski, Fire District Facilities Manager Paul Sulzinski, Chief Glenn Bullock, First Assistant Chief Mark Gregory, Second Assistant Chief Alex Gladding, Treasurer Jenine Oudeans and Secretary Lorraine Gregory.

FIRE DISTRICT FACILITIES MANAGER REPORT

See attached reports.

MEDICAL COORDINATOR REPORT

A motion was made by Commissioner Jackson, seconded by Commissioner Densieski, approving the purchase of the medical supplies requested from Bound Tree Medical ($1,190.60) and Amazon ($352.78), at a total cost of $1,543.38. Approved 5-0.

REPORT DISCUSSISON

1.  Approved.

2. The representative from Specialty Ambulance will be invited to attend the next Workshop to discuss the possibility of a future ambulance purchase.

3. EMS Turnout gear tabled.

4. Danowski advised the Board that, if the Paramedics employed by The Hills use their own protocols and are not operating under a Department of Health Certificate, they are not allowed to ride our ambulances and, given the fact that in a few years there will be many more residents, Mr. Danowski would like to get ahead of the issue.

CHIEF'S REPORT REQUESTS

1. A motion was made by Commissioner Despres, seconded by Commissioner Densieski, approving the purchase of one (1) Halligan Bar for 7-6-80 from Firematic, at a cost of $261.25. Approved 5-0.

2. Danowski advised the Chief that there already is a box light located in 7-6-16.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION

The Chief mentioned that the audible alarm notification is still not working properly. Commissioner Jankowski stated that it might be the fault of the dispatcher sitting too far away from the console.

Chief Bullock and Second Assistant Chief Gladding met with the Security Manager at The Hills. The Club House is 93,000 sq. ft. and consists of condos, a pro shop and a restaurant. In a month or so, they will meet to discuss the hydrant locations. The Chiefs were advised that there are no standpipes, only a sprinkler system. Once things are settled with the Town regarding funds, The Hills management may be available to discuss the possibility of their donating funds for the purchase of apparatus that the Department will need so that it can efficiently handle emergencies within their complex.

A motion was made by Commissioner Jackson, seconded by Commissioner Despres, granting permission for The Hills to use the Department's radio frequency in their radios. Approved 5-0.

ATTORNEY DISCUSSION

Mr. Glass was not in attendance. Commissioner Jackson will contact Mr. Glass regarding the legalities of transferring funds within accounts.

MINUTES

A motion was made by Commissioner Densieski, seconded by Commissioner Despres, approving the Minutes of the August 6, 2026 Regular Monthly Meeting. Approved 5-0.

TREASURER'S REPORT

See attached report.

ABSTRACT OF BILLS

A motion was made by Commissioner Jackson, seconded by Commissioner Despres, approving the Treasurer's Report as submitted and the August 10, 2026 Abstract of Bills for the General Fund consisting of 42 checks totaling $49,276.88 and the transfer of $150,000.00 made from the General Fund Money Market to the Checking Account. Approved 5-0.

COMMUNICATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE

Memos were received from the Suffolk County Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services regarding the 9/11 Alert Tones and the Remembrance being held on Friday, September 11, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

OLD BUSINESS

Commissioner Jackson presented a proposal from Aspatuck Gardens, Inc. for the renovation of the 9/11 Memorial Landscape Design, in the amount of $2,843.20. Half of the work with be done in the fall and the other half in the spring.

A motion was made by Commissioner Despres, seconded by Commissioner Densieski, accepting the proposal from Aspatuck Gardens, Inc. for the renovation of the 9/11 Memorial landscaped area, in the amount of $2,843.20. Approved 5-0.

Commissioner Jackson advised the Board that he, Commissioner Jankowski and Ms. Oudeans are on the LOSAP Committee and will be meeting with a representative from Hometown who may suggest making changes to our investments. Commissioner Jackson suggested that we may want to consider paying the premium out of the investment and not the budget.

Chief Bullock advised the Board that there will be a 9/11 Ceremony at the Memorial at 6:30

p.m. and that he has requested members to wear their Class A uniforms and that the members who are FDNY may wear their NYC uniforms.

Chief Bullock also advised the Board that the owners of the high water truck are still looking to sell the vehicle and that, right now, the truck is not working.

The Chiefs also questioned the amount of tax revenue that is coming in from The Hills. Commissioner Jankowski stated that the Town goes by taxable valuation. Ms. Oudeans stated that she had contacted the Assessor's Office and they advised that a dollar amount is not available yet.

First Assistant Chief Gregory suggested calling a meeting with the Town Assessor's Office, Maria Moore and Cindy MacNamara to discuss the tax issue and stated that the District should be due additional tax revenue, since, at the present time, there are occupied homes in The Hills development. He also stated, that extra tax money is especially needed now that we are looking to purchase two new costly vehicles and that, one of the vehicles, would be extremely valuable in accessing their buildings in the event of a fire or other emergency in the development.

NEW BUSINESS

A workshop was scheduled for Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. to meet with the representative from Specialty Ambulance.

At 8:06 p.m., there being no further business, a motion was made by Commissioner Jankowski, seconded by Commissioner Despres, to adjourn the meeting. Approved 5-0.

Submitted by

Lorraine Gregory, Secretary