Ellenville Fire District
Meeting Minutes
July 8, 2026
The meeting was called to order at 6:02pm followed by the pledge of allegiance.
Present:
Chairman Dean Burburan, Co-Chairman Charles (Howie) Troue, Commissioner Bruce Santiago, Secretary: Angela Burburan
Absent: Commissioner (TJ) Thomas Briggs, Commissioner Paul Tuzzolino, Treasurer: Debbie Briggs
Petitioners: Local Union 17, Chris Cerone, Construction Contractors Association, Dan Depew, North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters, Cody Loniewski, Iron Workers Local 417, Michael Dunn. They discussed information about how they work together with the Lead Agency and the difference between Wix Law and PLA and the cost effectiveness that would benefit our agency. They use one contractor and all subs are underneath the one contractor in lieu of many different contractors this way job is done on time and on budget. They advised they are willing to meet with our architect and planning board again to go over again how this would be beneficial for our agency.
Secretary’s report:
Secretary Burburan advised she still missing background checks. The chief advised he will go to the Sheriffs office again for status on the reports.
Secretary Burburan provided Captains with James Maldando information to add to IAR application.
Secretary Burburan advised that the grant writer is still working on grants and any updates were listed under tab in agenda.
Secretary Burburan advised she received termination letter from Pioneers for Brayden Davis and Gabby Torres.
Secretary Burburan advised she received letter from Pioneers for new member Pete Williams.
Secretary Burburan received driver certification on 26-25 for Devon Burburan.
Secretary Burburan provided Co-Chairman Howie Troue to add Jose Guzman as driver so he can use 26-14 to and from classes only.
Correspondence:
Received newspaper postings for the $600,000 resolution and the $66,000 bond resolution. -filed
Co-Chairman Troue made a motion to accept the secretary’s report, 2nd, by Commissioner Santiago. All in favor.
Treasurers Report:
Treasurer provided Board with the following reports:
* Budget v actual report July 8, 2026 * NYCLASS Summary June 30,2026.
NYCLASS - as of June 30, 2026 - $1,466,269.17
M & T Bank - as of June 30, 2026 - $149,385.12
The treasurer’s report was read by Chairman Burburan as the treasurer could not attend meeting.
Treasurer advised she would like to purchase an external hard drive to back up the Treasurer’s laptop. QuickBooks is backed up online but nothing else is backed up. The external hard drive recommended by Juston Posner will cost $145.52.
Co-Chairman Troue made a motion to purchase hard drive, 2nd, by Commissioner Santiago. All in favor.
Treasurer advised that 2% money has been deposited and each house will receive $14,060.33. Chairman Burburan advised that Steve Grundt signed for Scoresby, Bruce Santiago signed for Kimble Hose and Francis Roller signed for Pioneers.
Treasurer advised that she is still waiting for the receipt for the CPR for FF1 class.
Treasurer advised she was provided with 2 vouchers for purchases made on Amazon directly by members. We paid tax on both purchases. All Amazon purchases must go through her as she has access to the tax-exempt account and needs to confirm that the purchases are authorized.
Co-Chairman Troue made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report, 2nd, by Commissioner Santiago. All in favor.
Fire Police:
Chief Krom advised that they are doing drills every month.
Old Business:
Mileage logbooks will be reviewed and signed at drill as the chiefs and members attended the services for Cottekill chief.
Chairman Burburan advised that the property planning still meeting every month. Chairman Burburan advised meeting is being held on July 16, 2026, to go over next steps. The furniture representative delivered chairs for planning board to try out. He also provided state bids to review at next property meeting.
Chairman Burburan advised that on the agenda was the updated items that the grant writer was working on. Grant writer advised no changes in July and will advise for next meeting.
Chairman Burburan advised that the Lead Agency and Negative Declaration has been posted and no issues.
Chairman Burburan advised to table discussion for 26-14 as quotes are still needed. Chairman Burburan stated his feelings to just fix the vehicle and not go with the metal cap due to the cost effectiveness.
Chairman Burburan advised to table discussion for 26-35 as quotes were still needed for the tires.
New Business:
Chairman Burburan advised Devon took his practical and written exams and received the driver certification on 26-25 for Devon Burburan.
Co-Chairman Troue made a motion to accept certification letter, 2nd, by Commissioner Santiago. All in favor
Chairman Burburan advised tabling new member Pete Williams as the application and background was not received. Chairman Burburan advised accepting member Williams upon receiving application and background check.
Co-Chairman Troue made a motion to accept new member upon application and background check, 2nd, by Commissioner Santiago. All in favor
Chairman Burburan advised accepting termination for Gabby Torres and Brayden Davis and tabling for next month as unaware of all equipment has been turned in by both members.
Chief’s report: 41 Alarms for June.
Chief also advised of damaged/lost 100ft of 2” during hose testing.
Co-Chairman Troue made a motion to accept chiefs report, 2nd, by Commissioner Santiago. All in favor
Counsel report: None
Expenses:
A motion was made to pay expenses by Co-Chairman Troue, 2nd by Commissioner Santiago. All in favor.
Motion to adjourn meeting at 7:00pm made by Co-Chairman Troue, 2nd by Commissioner Santiago. All in favor.
I, Angela Burburan, Secretary of the Ellenville Fire District, hereby certify that the attached minutes are true and accurate copies of the minutes maintained by me in the ordinary course of business and as part of my role as secretary of the Ellenville Fire District.
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Secretary, Angela Burburan
Ellenville Fire District
