ROLL CALL ( meeting called to order 18:30 hrs. on 12/30/2024 by R. Wilsey)
| PRESENT | NAME | CAPACITY | NOTES |
| Yes | Baumer, Heidi | Treasurer | |
| No | Considine, Dan | Commissioner | |
| Yes | Fletcher, William | General Counsel | |
| Yes | Friedlander, David | MFD 1st Assistant Chief | |
| Yes | Joint, Richard | Commissioner | |
| Yes | Sellman, Tom | Secretary | |
| Yes | Shipe, John | Commissioner | |
| No | Shuler, Steve | Commissioner | |
| Yes | Tschiderer, Steve | MFD, Chief | |
| No | Wilsey, Ryan | Commissioner (Chairman) |
OTHER ATTENDEES NOTED
| NAME | CAPACITY | NOTES |
| Mike Arman | MFD President | Representing MFD Board of Directors |
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
SECRETARY ITEMS
Past Meeting Minutes
S. Shuler motioned to approve the December 10th 2024 District meeting minutes with a second by J.
Shipe. The motion passed with unanimous consent of those commissioners present: 3-0-0.
Out of Service Saws
Secretary Sellman reported that no bids were received for the saws put up for sealed bid (Dec. 10th
District Meeting decision) by the 15:00 Dec. 30th deadline. Sellman noted that District Administrator
Sweet was aware of a fire department that had expressed interest. Chief Tschiderer mentioned that
the Greece Central School RTE program would be another viable recipient. After discussion, the
consensus was to give Administrator Sweet’s contact first choice of one of the saws, and the
remaining unit be donated to the RTE program along with the PPE turnout gear.
Correspondence
Secretary Sellman reviewed a request from Chief Tschiderer for supportive funding of a non-local
ICE/COLD Water training class for Firefighter Cook with an estimate (including accommodations, and
mileage reimbursement) at approximately $490. S. Shuler motioned to approve the expenditure
with a second by J. Shipe and passed by unanimous consent by those present: 3-0-0. S. Shuler
indicated he’s get the lodging scheduled and paid for ahead of the class.
CHIEF’S PPE REQUEST
Chief Tschiderer’s submitted Purchase request for turn-out gear from Viking: 4 sets @ $ 1700/set for total of $ 6800. He also reviewed the request for interior turn-out gear from Morning Pride is pending the final pricing (at NY State bid pricing). The board approved the purchase of the Viking sets (allowing ordering to proceed) deferring final approval for the Morning Pride until pricing/paperwork is completed. This was all by motion from S. Shuler with a second by J. Shipe, receiving unanimous approval by those present: 3-0-0.
TREASURER’S REPORT – CAPITAL RESERVE FUNDING
Treasurer Baumer initiated a discussion regarding the dollar amount that needs to be encumbered to
cover the expected expenses for the period of yearly budget transition. After discussion, the Board
accepted her recommendation that $ 100 K be moved from the operational funds to the capital
reserve. S. Shuler motioned that $100 K be moved from operations to capital reserve, seconded by J.
Shipe and received unanimous consent by those present: 3-0-0.
In addition, S. Shuler made a motion to approve the pay the bills as presented by Treasurer Baumer.
The motion was seconded by J. Shipe and passed by unanimous consent of those present: 3-0-0. See
Appendix A for the vouchers presented and approved.
OPERATIONAL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Capital Projects / Special Projects / Buildings & Grounds (S. Shuler / J. Shipe)
J. Shipe informed the Board that the water heater project has been completed. The only item
outstanding (waiting for part) is the remaining man-door (from a September approved project).
NEW BUSINESS
J. Shipe initiated a review of the suspension of Firefighter Francesco.
At 18:59, J. Shipe motioned that the Board go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing a
personnel matter. This was seconded by S. Shuler and passed with unanimous consent by those
present: 3-0-0.
At 19:15, the Board exited the Executive Session and the regular meeting resumed.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
MEETING ADJOURNMENT
At approximately 19:17, S. Shuler made a motion to adjourn the meeting which was seconded by J.
Shipe, passing by unanimous consent of those present: 3-0-0.
Respectfully Submitted by
Tom Sellman
District Secretary,
Mendon Fire District
