Ellenville Fire District
Meeting Minutes
September 9, 2026
The meeting was called to order at 6:13pm followed by the pledge of allegiance.
Present:
Chairman Dean Burburan, Co-Chairman Charles (Howie) Troue, Commissioner (TJ) Thomas Briggs, Commissioner Paul Tuzzolino, Commissioner Bruce Santiago, Secretary: Angela Burburan, Treasurer: Debbie Briggs, 1st Assistant Chief Eriberto Cruz, Jr., Captain Paul Heisler
Petitioners: None
Secretary’s report:
Secretary Burburan advised that the grant writer is still working on grants and any updates were listed under tab in agenda. Commissioner Tuzzolino to reach out to the mayor so he can contact the grant writer on the CDBG grant.
Secretary Burburan advised that she mailed out Thank you to Goldsmith fuel for cleaning and service completed.
Secretary Burburan advised that she received all background checks for the members that were missing.
Secretary Burburan received Intent to run letter for the Officer’s Election held on October 20th.
Dean Burburan – Captain and Lieutenant. Devon Burburan – Lieutenant. Francis Roller – Lieutenant. Steve Grundt – 2nd Asst Chief and Captain. Paul Heisler – Captain and 2nd Asst Chief. Bruce Santiago – Lieutenant. Patrick Wardynski – Chief. Eriberto Cruz – 1st Asst Chief.
Correspondence:
Received a sympathy Thank you card from Joan Durland. - posted
Received a Thank you card from NYCOMCO for continuing business – posted
Received a notice from the Shawangunk Journal for the posting for the bidders – filed
Co-Chairman Troue made a motion to accept the secretary’s report, 2nd, by Commissioner Tuzzolino. All in favor.
Treasurers Report:
Treasurer provided Board with the following reports:
* Budget v actual report September 8, 2026 * NYCLASS Summary August 31,2026.
NYCLASS - as of August 31, 2026 - $1, 159,183.79
M & T Bank - as of August 31, 2026 - $177,799.92
Treasurer advised that M&T Bank approved the credit card limit to $15,000.00
Treasurer advised that Prestige sent invoice for no charge for a tow in August. Secretary to send Thank you.
Treasurer advised she received an invoice from Haight showing a credited invoice for the repair on a fan. Chairman Burburan advised that the only contacts to Haight with be Chief Wardynski and Captain Bauer.
Treasurer advised she was missing 5 of the 6 receipts from Auto Zone. She spoke to Chief Wardynski to see if they can reprint or get copies of the receipts. Chief will advise her back on the receipts.
Commissioner Briggs 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. Chief advised that Steve was helping Louie.
Old Business:
Mileage logbooks for 1st Asst. Chief Cruz were reviewed and signed. Chief Wardynski’s needs to be reviewed and signed.
Chairman Burburan advised that the property planning still moving along. The next meeting will be in October. Chairman Burburan advised that Secretary Burburan provided each with a cop of the updated schedule of dates for the new property.
Chairman Burburan advised that on the agenda was the updated items that the grant writer was working on and will be updated every month on statuses.
1st Asst. Chief Cruz advised on the 3 quotes received for 26-14 which is the 2015 Ford Pickup F250. Quotes were received from B&H Garage, Carstar and Gaydos.
Commissioner Briggs made a motion for Carstar, 2nd, by Commissioner Santiago. All in favor.
Chairman Burburan advised on removing the discussion a skid unit for 26-35 from agenda.
1st Asst. Chief Cruz advised on the 3 quotes received for the chief’s vehicle to repair body and door. Quotes were received from B&H, Gaydos and Carstar. B&H did not have the door in quote provided, it was asked for Chief to speak to B&H and asked for revised quote.
Commissioner Briggs made a motion for B&H is under $3,000, 2nd, by Co-Chairman Troue. All in favor.
1st Asst. Chief provided a quote for $1300 from D&M signs to replace the lettering on the Chiefs truck.
Commissioner Briggs made a motion for D&M, 2nd, by Co-Chairman Troue. All in favor.
New Business:
Chairman Burburan advised moving forward on the PLA Agreement that was discussed on the August 31st meeting providing the changes were made. Secretary Burburan provided the board members with the schedule of upcoming dates.
Commissioner Briggs made a motion to approve the PLA Agreement, 2nd, by Co-Chairman Troue. All in favor.
Commissioner Tuzzolino advised he didn’t have a chance to get information on the antenna and will advise back at the next meeting.
Chiarman Burburan mentioned purchasing 2 blue books for $75.00 each for the board. Co-Chairman Troue will have books purchased.
Commissioner Tuzzolino made a motion to purchase books, 2nd, by Commissioner Briggs. All in favor.
Commissioner Tuzzolino printed a dress code policy to review along with the dress code policy Co-Chairman Troue provided to the board and presidents. Chairman Burburan advised for everyone to review the policies and discuss as next month’s meeting.
Chief’s report: 40 Alarms for August.
Damage to 26-43 serpentine belt and pulley have been repaired.
Commissioner Briggs made a motion to accept Chief report, 2nd, by Commissioner Tuzzolino. All in favor.
Chairman Burburan read the Chief report that was tabled.
July 60 Alarms – Damage to 26-25 broke down and has been repaired
Commissioner Briggs made a motion to accept Chief report, 2nd, by Commissioner Tuzzolino. All in favor.
Counsel report: None
Expenses:
A motion was made to pay expenses by Commissioner Briggs, 2nd by Co-Chairman Troue. All in favor.
Chairman Burburan of the board adjourned the regular meeting for executive session at 6:51pm to discuss personnel and or legal matters regarding a particular person or persons and not to reconvene 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
