Special Meeting 12/26/2017

EAST QUOGUE FIRE DISTRICT

SPECIAL MEETING

DECEMBER 26, 2017

The Special Meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the East Quogue Fire District was called to order by Chairman Allyn Jackson, at 7:00 p.m.  Present were Commissioners Allyn Jackson, Aaron Sacks, James Schaefer and Jennifer Davonski, Treasurer Nancy Knotoff and Secretary Lorraine Gregory.

FIRE HOUSE ATTENDANT REPORT

Mr. Schaffauer was not requested to attend the meeting.

EMS REPORT

Mr. Patel was not requested to attend the meeting.

MAINTENANCE REPORT

No report submitted.

CHIEF'S REPORT

The Chiefs were not requested to attend the meeting.

ATTORNEY DISCUSSION

Mr. Glass not in attendance.

MINUTES

A motion was made by Commissioner Schaefer, seconded by Commissioner Sacks, to accept the Minutes of the December 7, 2017 Regular Monthly Meeting.  Approved 4-0.

TREASURER'S REPORT

Ms. Knotoff stated that certain transfers would have to be made.  Resolutions were drawn up and state as follows:

2017-58.  The Board of Fire Commissioners of the East Quogue Fire District hereby resolve to authorize the transfer of $67.78 from Telephone - 270-001 to Office Supplies - 260-001.

2017-59.  The Board of Fire Commissioners of the East Quogue Fire District hereby resolve to authorize the transfer of $445.30 from Bank Charges - 460-001 to Office/Computer Maintenance/Supply - 450-001.

2017-60.  The Board of Fire Commissioners of the East Quogue Fire District hereby resolve to authorize the transfer of $115,359.18 remaining in the 2017 Budget to the Fund Transfer Account.

2017-61.  The Board of Fire Commissioners of the East Quogue Fire District hereby resolve to authorize the transfer of $25,000.00 from the 2017 Budget to the Communications Reserve Fund.

2017-62.  The Board of Fire Commissioners of the East Quogue Fire District hereby resolve to authorize the transfer of $40,000.00 from the 2017 Budget to the Building Reserve Fund.

2017-63.  The Board of Fire Commissioners of the East Quogue Fire District hereby resolve to authorize the transfer of $145,359.18 from the 2017 Budget to the Apparatus Reserve Fund.

2017-64.  The Board of Fire Commissioners of the East Quogue Fire District hereby resolve to authorize the transfer of $220,000.00 from the General Fund Money Market to the General Fund Checking Account.

A motion was made by Commissioner Davonski, seconded by Commissioner Schaefer, accepting the adoption of Resolutions 2017-58 through 2017-64.  Approved 4-0.

A motion was made by Commissioner Davonski, seconded by Commissioner Schaefer, approving the Treasurer's Report as submitted.  Approved 4-0.

COMMUNICATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE

No correspondence presented.

OLD BUSINESS

No discussion.

NEW BUSINESS

Commissioner Jackson stated that, since Michael Mattera is not a member of the Department and does not have a Class A uniform, perhaps the Board should consider some sort of Commissioner’s uniform.

ABSTRACT OF BILLS:

A motion was made by Commissioner Sacks, seconded by Commissioner Schaefer, approving the following abstracts of bills:

Abstract #2 of 3 for the Apparatus Fund in the amount of $238,503.84, consisting of 6 checks

Abstract #3 of 3 for the General Fund in the amount of $227,050.14, consisting of 28 checks            Approved 5-0.

At 7:45 p.m., there being no further business, a motion was made by Commissioner Sacks, seconded by Commissioner Schaefer, to adjourn the meeting.  Approved 4-0.

Submitted by:

Lorraine Gregory, Secretary