North Castle Fire District 2

The meeting addressed various topics, including treasurer's report, committee updates, chief's report, old business, and new business. Key discussion points included expenses, the new ambulance status, house and truck committee updates, specifications for new apparatus, and the upcoming inspection dinner. The Chief's report covered fire and ambulance calls, training hours, and incidents involving vehicle damage. Old business included updates on the district website, Tanker 9 repairs, sexual harassment training, gear washer and dryer, air packs, thermal imaging camera, rescue squad members, fire ring, age of bailout equipment, ISO review, and firehouse caretaker. New business involved joining the ATT network, purchasing snow chain tensioners and Facebook advertising, and accepting new members.

The meeting included discussion of the treasurer's report, house committee updates including the annual furnace inspection and replacement of the utility room water heater. The truck and equipment committee reported on tanker repairs, the Seagrave pumper delivery, and the order of a new utility vehicle. The chief's report included fire and ambulance call statistics. Old business included water testing updates. New business included fund transfers, member reimbursement for vehicle damages, sexual harassment training, contribution towards a FIT testing machine, approval for flash over training, and vehicle driver approval.

The meeting covered various topics, including treasurer's report, communications regarding agreements with WEMs and NASPO Wireless, and financing of a new pumper truck. Committee reports included discussions on house improvements, HVAC maintenance, truck ladder repairs, and the new apparatus. The Chief reported on fire and ambulance calls, mileage on vehicles, and personnel matters, including the completion of probation for Rich Greenwald. Old business included updates on the district website, air packs, rescue squad members, fire ring, firehouse caretaker, physicals, EMS gear, HVAC maintenance contract, signs, and ePCR equipment. New business involved budget transfers, purchase of bailout gear, authorization for ePCR application and wireless services agreement, acceptance of a new member, purchase of an Olympic Hex Bar, purchase of a Seagraves Marauder pumper, adoption of a proposed budget for 2020, issuance of bonds, selection of financial advisors, and purchase of a uniform for Rich Greenwald.

The special meeting was convened to adopt the final 2023 budget for North Castle Fire District 2 and to appoint resident electors for the 2022 Fire District election. The board resolved to override the tax levy limit for 2023, allowing the adoption of a budget that may exceed the permissible limits under General Municipal Law section 3-c. The final 2023 budget was adopted. Resident electors were appointed to constitute the North Castle Fire District No. 2 Board of Elections for the 2022 annual Fire District election.

The meeting included a report on expenses and the treasurer's report. Communications included a resignation from a junior member and a notice regarding the Eagle Ridge Project. Committee reports covered house maintenance, HVAC repairs, and updates on the Heating and Cooling Maintenance Contract. The Truck Committee was tasked with creating a maintenance cost spreadsheet, and the New Apparatus Committee discussed the potential purchase of a Seagraves pumper. The EMS Committee's ePCR proposal was under legal review. The VFIS insurance policies were reviewed, and the Chief's report included details on fire and ambulance calls, training hours, and vehicle mileage. The board discussed driver training approvals, a mutual aid agreement, the purchase of iPads, and a forcible entry door. Old business included website updates, gear maintenance, and EMT recertification. New business involved a line item transfer, acceptance of the draft financial audit, driver approvals, and parade approvals.