Board of Fire Commissioners Meeting Minutes – February 13, 2023
Board of Fire Commissioners
Glenville Fire District # 2
Alplaus, NY 12008
Minutes of February 13, 2023
1. Meeting Call to Order at 7:03 pm
In Attendance: Commissioners Richard Doyle, Andy Gilpin, Mike McHale, John McLeod,
Joe LaCoppola (remote), Chief Glenn Kreig, Treasurer Tom Esmond, Assistant
Treasurer/Secretary Morgan Tibbitts, Secretary Kathleen Casey (remote)
2. Motion to approve the Agenda
Amended – discuss messaging board sign out
Motion: M McHale Seconded: J McLeod
Vote: Ayes: 5 Noes: 0
Motion Carried
3. Approval of the Minutes from January meeting
Motion: R Doyle Seconded: M McHale
Vote: Ayes: 5 Noes: 0
Motion Carried
4. Public hearing and Requests for Use
A. Motion to approve the Glen Hills Swim Club 2/22/23, 6-8 pm to hold a meeting at the
firehouse.
Motion: M McHale Seconded: J McLeod
Vote: Ayes: 5 Noes: 0
Motion Carried
B. Motion to approve ARA’s request to have a meeting on 3/23/23
Motion: M McHale Seconded: A Gilpin
Vote: Ayes: 5 Noes: 0
Motion Carried
C. Motion to approve Glenn Kreig’s request to hold a graduation celebration on 7/8/23
Motion: R Doyle Seconded: M McHale
Vote: Ayes: 5 Noes: 0
Motion Carried
D. Motion to approve Drew Coppola’s request to hold wedding ceremony for Billy and
Cassandra Coppola on 8/26/23
Motion: R Doyle Seconded: J McLeod
Vote: Ayes: 5 Noes: 0
Motion Carried
5. Chairman’s Comments:
A. Presentation Partial Real Property Tax Exemption
B. Review of Partial Real Property Tax Exemption Policy and Procedure
Motion: J McLeod Seconded: M McHale
Vote: Ayes: 5 Noes: 0
Motion Carried
C. Motion Agreeing to apply partial real property tax exemption to the Fire District Taxes
Motion: A Gilpin Seconded: J McLeod
Vote: Ayes: 5 Noes: 0
Motion Carried
6. Chief’s Monthly Report
a. Activity and Calls – Chief Kerig presented the chief’s report for the month of January, 2023.
There were 34 alarms, 3 fire, 17 mutual aid, 13 ems, 1 good intent.
b. Equipment Report -Nnew fan arrived in service, combi tool still on order, gear dryer is in
c. Training Report – 5 drills, including ppe inspection, winter weather operations, explorer drills
d. Request for External Courses –
Lightweight Construction, attended by Assistant Chief Coppola, Cassandra, Billy,
Lindsey
Incident Safety Officer, attended by Chief Kreig, Lindsey, Madison
Contamination Prevention, attended by Assistant Chief Coppola
Motion to accept the Chief’s report
Motion: A Gilpin Seconded: M McLeod
Vote: Ayes: 5 Noes: 0
Motion Carried
7. New Business
a. Purchase Requests
23-001 EMS Coats, $2000
23-002 Thermal Imaging Camera, $5000
23-003 Exposure Suits $1000
Motion to approve purchase requests 23-001, 23-002, 23-003 from Chief Kreig
Motion: M McHale Seconded: M McLeod
Vote: Ayes: 5 Noes: 0
Motion Carried
b. Boy Scout Troop 3036 Charter Request
Church no longer wishes to charter scouts. Willing to give space and storage only. Warrants
further discussion, look into inviting current group to present
C. Sign out front – Did not receive grant for it, town has sign grant program up to 5k, looking to
see if it can be used for organizations. Last year quote 26k+
8. Standing Committee Reports
a. Long Range Planning
Review of proposal Lexipol for Policy
Total cost is 4146.75, if we wish to continue, yearly is 321.10.
Motion to accept bid from Lexipol to keep our policies updated for above price
Motion: M McHale Seconded: J LaCoppola
Vote: Ayes: 5 Noes: 0
Motion Carried
b. Building and Grounds
1. Completion of Electrical work
2. Sidewalk Update – ARA mtg, sidewalks are moving forward, county paying for the
whole thing.
3. Need to put out for lawn bids
c. Equipment
none
d. Safety and Regulatory
none
e. Medical Program/Physical Examinations
none
f. Communications and Warnings
none
g. Finance
Cancer Insurance Policy – Hartford group. May get a revised invoice.
NBT Insurance Review
h. Service Awards Program
Review 1/1/23-1/31/23 Statement Review Trust Accounting Review
9. Special Committee Reports:
none
10. Treasurer’s Report
Bank statements reviewed by Andy Gilpin
A. Tom Esmond presented his report and showed a balance of $69,714.20 in the Operating
Funds, and $153,974.68 in the Reserve Funds as of January 31, 2023
Motion to approve the treasurer’s balance sheet report
Motion: M McHale Seconded: J McLeod
Vote: Ayes: 5 Noes: 0
Motion Carried
Review vouchers and consideration to pay
Motion to pay vouchers 23-020 through 23-049 in the amount of $26,402.47
Motion: M McHale Seconded: J McLeod
Vote: Ayes: 5 Noes: 0
Motion Carried
11.Old Business:
a. Review of Report
(R. Doyle/ J. McLeod)
(J. LaCoppola / A. Gilpin)
b. Review of Findings from the reconciliation of Checking Statement First National
Bank
C. Review of Carry over and grants.
FEMA Grant Update, Planet Fitness Update
12. Matters Arising
none
13. Meeting Adjourned at 9:33 PM
14. Next Meeting March 13, 2023