Ellenville Fire District
Meeting Minutes
June 10, 2026
The meeting was called to order at 6:01pm followed by the pledge of allegiance.
Present:
Chairman Dean Burburan, Commissioner (TJ) Thomas Briggs, Commissioner Paul Tuzzolino, Co-Chairman Charles (Howie) Troue, Commissioner Bruce Santiago
Secretary: Angela Burburan – Treasurer: Debbie Briggs
District Chief: Jody Krom, Sr., Assistant Chief: Partick Warydnski, Jr., Captain: Paul Heisler
Guests: Donna Crowley from RBT and Jeff Sendlewski from Sendlewski Architect
Petitioners: None
Secretary’s report:
Secretary Burburan advised she still missing Jadecil, Wayne and Adriana background checks.
Secretary Burburan advised physicals completed except 5 members and 2 of members have appointments already.
Secretary Burburan James Maldando has not been added 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 Ralph Guerrero Sr.
Secretary Burburan advised on members statuses of Gabby Torres and Brayden Davis.
Correspondence:
Received donation from Pamela Sherry. Secretary Burburan advised will mail Thank you for donation from Pamela Sherry.
Received a letter from primary elections to use Greenfield for polling on June 23, 2026 – Howie
Received CO completion letter from the Village for the demo of new property back in January– filed
Received letter from council from Munistat for board to review- filed
Received quotes for apparatus 26-14 - new
Commissioner Briggs made a motion to accept the secretary’s report, 2nd, by Commissioner Tuzzolino. All in favor.
Treasurers Report:
NYCLASS - as of May 31, 2026 - $1,611,888.41
M & T Bank - as of May 31, 2026 - $63,430.49
Treasurer advised she reached out to Spectrum for pricing. She was advised that a landline will be $29.99and a one-time fee for modem of $99.99.
Treasurer advised she is still working with M&T Bank to increase the amount on the credit card from $10,000 to $15,000.00. She will advise once she hears back from the bank on outcome.
Treasurer advised that Commissioner Briggs and herself will not be able to attend July meeting.
Treasurer advised board to keep eye on the budget under the property.
Co-Chairman Troue made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report, 2nd, by Commissioner Tuzzolino. All in favor.
Fire Police:
Chief Krom advised that they are doing drills every month.
Old Business:
Mileage logbooks were received and approved.
Chairman Burburan advised that the property planning still meeting every month. Chairman Burburan advised meeting is being held after our commissioner meeting.
Chairman Burburan advised that on the agenda was the updated items that the grant writer was working on. Chairman Burburan advises Secretary had spoken to grant writer and asked that she send items needed for grants in timely manner as board needs at least month to review if they need to make determination. Secretary Burburan advised she can also text and still email.
Chairman Burburan advised that the district physicals have been completed. Chairman Burburan advised that any member that has not completed physicals are to reach out to the secretary for authorization forms.
New Business:
Donna Crowley from RBT discussed our annual audit in detail. Donna advised the board that we have a clean opinion.
Treasurer asked Secretary to make note to add to November Agenda for fund balance changes.
Treasurer asked to have wording added to monthly minutes each month going forward: “Treasurer provided Board with the following reports: * Budget v actual report (as of meeting date) * NYCLASS Summary (as of previous month)”.
Jeff Sendlewski advised that we did not receive any issues or declines to the fire district being lead agency for the new property project. Jeff advised that the Ellenville Fire District does hereby establish itself as the Lead Agency for SEQR review regarding the development of the new firehouse on District owned property located on 203 S Main Street, Rt 209, Ellenville, NY 12428.
Commissioner Briggs made a motion to accept resolution for Lead Agency, 2nd, by Commissioner Tuzzolino, 3rd by Commissioner Santiago, 4th by Co-Chairman Troue, 5th by Chairman Burburan. All in favor
Jeff Sendlewski advised the Board of the form for Negative Declaration of Non-Significance for construction of a new 19,567 sq. ft firehouse and all associated site work improvements.
Commissioner Briggs made a motion to accept declaration, 2nd, by Commissioner Tuzzolino, 3rd by Commissioner Santiago, 4th by Co-Chairman Troue, 5th by Chairman Burburan. All in favor
Chairman Burburan advised still need quotes for 26-14 and 26-35 which was tabled for next month meeting.
Secretary Burburan advised on termination letter from Pioneers effective 6/1/2026 for Ralph Guerrero, Sr. Secretary Burburan advised he was suspended back on 1/1/2026 for non-cmpliance with district physical.
Co-Chairman Troue made a motion to accept termination letter, 2nd, by Commissioner Santiago. All in favor
Chairman Burburan advised he received a letter from Munistat that will be reviewed at next months meeting.
Secretary Burburan advised received a quote for AED and is not sure what it pertains to. Commissioner Briggs advised he would reach out to Steve Grundt. This will be tabled for next month.
Chairman Burburan advised that Policy 100 and new bylaws for training and new sign off sheet was approved in May and adopted in June 2026.
Chief Krom asked to purchase the remaining 2 helmets from Kerhonkson Accord for $600.00
Commissioner Briggs made a motion to accept the quote, 2nd, by Commissioner Tuzzolino. All in favor.
Assistant Chief Wardynski advised that the tires on apparatus 26-32 and 26-21 should be replaced. The board advised chief to reach out to Prestige to see what they will advise on how much they will refund for the tires. They also advised the chief to obtain 2 more quotes to replace tires.
Commissioner Briggs made a motion to accept quotes under $20,000. 2nd, by Commissioner Santiago. All in favor.
Chairman Burburan was provided a copy of a Dress Code policy for the Board and Chiefs to review by next meeting.
Commissioner Briggs made motion to remove funds of $66,000 from Reserve Fund-Bond Indemnification.
Commissioner Briggs made a motion to accept removal of funds, 2nd, by Commissioner Tuzzolino. All in favor.
Commissioner Briggs made motion to move $350,000 from NYCLASS General Fund to Reserve Fund-Building & Property Acquisition.
Commissioner Briggs made a motion to accept removal of funds, 2nd, by Co-Chairman Troue. All in favor.
Commissioner Briggs made motion to remove $600,000 from General Funds.
Commissioner Briggs made a motion to accept removal of funds, 2nd, by Commissioner Santiago. All in favor.
Chief’s report: 24 Alarms for May.
Chief also advised of the hose testing will be completed on June 11,2026.
Commissioner Briggs made a motion to accept chief report, 2nd, by Co-Chairman Troue. All in favor
Counsel report: None
Expenses:
A motion was made to pay expenses by Co-Chairman Troue, 2nd by Commissioner Briggs. All in favor.
Chairman Burburan of the board adjourned the regular meeting for executive session at 7:15pm to discuss personnel and or legal matters in regard to a particular person or persons.
Motion made by Co-Chairman Troue to reconvene the regular meeting at 7:19pm, 2nd by Commissioner Briggs. All in favor
Motion to adjourn meeting at 8:04pm made by Commissioner Briggs, 2nd by Co-Chairman Troue. 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
