Ellenville Fire District
Meeting Minutes
August 12, 2026
The meeting was called to order at 6:00pm 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
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.
Secretary Burburan advised she advised on termination letter from Pioneers for Brayden Davis and Gabby Torres that was tabled in July to follow up on equipment.
Secretary Burburan advised she advised on the letter from Pioneers for new member Pete Williams that was tabled in July and he has been accepted.
Secretary Burburan received medical release to active duty with no restrictions for Jadecil Krom.
Secretary Burburan advised on camera issues at the central garage and the relocation of one camera.
Secretary Burburan advised LOSAP 2nd quarter report was posted and given to Chief
Correspondence:
Received a letter from RBT advising they will officially become part of UHY firm. - filed
Received a piece from the Freeman for the posting to bidders for the new property – filed
Received a notice from the Building Department of a hearing on August 24th at 6:15pm to rezone parcel 91.21-1 – filed
The 2027 retainer agreement was received from council advising renewal fee will remain same $16,500. – filed
Received renewal certificate from Firematic – filed
Received fuel plan contract from Goldsmith for the 2026-2027 season – filed
Received Charles Haas Memorial Golf outing for September 21st at Wiltwyck – each ff
Received invoice from treasurer with no charge from Goldsmith for cleaning and service- send TY
Received passed certificate from Haight for compressor testing – 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 August 12, 2026 * NYCLASS Summary July 31,2026.
NYCLASS - as of July 31, 2026 - $1, 335,454.84
M & T Bank - as of July 31, 2026 - $90,830.46
Treasurer advised she had received an email from NYS stating they underpaid 2% this year and have sent the adjustment that was deposited into the account. Each firehouse will receive an additional check for around $228.
Treasurer advised that the architect was paid for the pre bond payment.
Treasurer advised there was a voucher for the final bond payment.
Treasurer advised due to the usage of the WEX cards she requested an increase from $3500 to $5000 and it was approved.
Treasurer advised on the budget to actual that the Equipment Repair and Maintenance line was over.
Treasurer advised still has not received the CPR invoice from Kingston for class that was taken.
Commissioner Briggs made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report, 2nd, by Co-Chairman Troue. 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 will be reviewed and signed.
Chairman Burburan advised that the property planning still moving along. The next meeting will be in October. Commissioner Briggs advised he walked the terrace property with Bill Coombs, and he surveyed the property to draw up plan for board to review between the two properties.
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.
Chairman Burburan advised on tabled discussion for 26-14. Chairman Burburan not to do the metal cap and have Reed put in dividers and fix the tray. Chairman Burburan advised still waiting for repair bids for the body work so this will be tabled.
Chairman Burburan advised on tabled discussion for 26-35 for the tires to be replaced. Rapid tires price of state bid came in cheapest from all bids.
Commissioner Tuzzolino made a motion for Rapid tire, 2nd, by Commissioner Briggs. All in favor.
Chairman Burburan advised receiving a quote from Firematic and still needing two more quotes. Chairman advised the chiefs on checking Kimtuck and Qpack for quotes.
Chairman Burburan advised on tabled discussion for new member Pete Williams as the application was received and background was not received. Chief advised no response from Sheriff on background check and will follow up. Chairman Burburan advised he spoke to Steve to see who they use at First Aid squad and Steve advised they use True Hire. Commissioner Briggs advised he would reach out to them and advise back at next meeting.
Chairman Burburan advised on tabled discussion for the termination of Gabby Torres and Brayden Davis as unaware of all equipment has been turned in by both members. Chiarman Burburan advised Chief to provide updated signed equipment list once that member resigns or is terminated that shows proof that equipment has been received.
New Business:
Chairman Burburan advised on a PLA/Feasibility study from Arace that will provide a savings during our building process.
Commissioner Briggs made a motion to approve the study, 2nd, by Commissioner Santiago. All in favor.
Commissioner Briggs proposed preparing the 2027 budget on the assumption that the bond will be approved. If approved, the budget would be amended to include architect fees and installment payments for a Tax Anticipation Note (TAN). He will contact Ulster Savings Bank about the TAN and report back at the next meeting.
Commissioner Briggs recommended reviewing the Policies and Procedures after a firefighter was involved in a car accident while responding to a call. He clarified that firefighters should report such incidents only to the Chief. The Chief and the Commissioner responsible for insurance will then notify the district’s insurance broker. The broker also requested that the district designate a point of contact for any future incidents.
Commissioner Briggs discussed the renewal letter from the district’s counsel and recommended switching from an annual retainer to hourly billing. He will contact other attorneys to compare fees. Chairman Burburan noted that the Board must decide before the new year.
Co-Chairman Troue reported that he consulted District Counsel Scott about the budget hearing. Counsel advised that the hearing is no longer required to be held on the third Tuesday because all fire districts now hold their hearings on the same date. The hearing may be scheduled on any day between October 18 and October 24, and the budget must be adopted by November 4.
Chairman Burburan reported that American Alarm emailed about the offline cameras and recommended internet service similar to that used at the 7025 Route 52 location in Greenfield. The router was relocated to improve service, but a speed test measured only 4.4 Mbps, below the recommended 10–15 Mbps. Commissioner Tuzzolino suggested adding an antenna to the building and will review the issue before reporting back at the next meeting.
Assistant Chief Wardynski asked if he could submit a voucher for a firefighter that took his personal vehicle to FF1 Graduation.
Commissioner Santiago made a motion to pay mileage, 2nd, by Commissioner Briggs. All in favor.
Chiarman Burburan mentioned to the board about using the fire police van for members to take to classes instead of the members using their personal vehicles. This discussion was tabled.
Chief’s report: ** Alarms for July – reported was tabled for next meeting.
Counsel report: None
Expenses:
A motion was made to pay expenses by Commissioner Briggs, 2nd by Commissioner Santiago. All in favor.
Motion to adjourn meeting at 6:52pm made by Co-Chairman Troue, 2nd by Commissioner Briggs. 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
