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SYOSSET FIRE DISTRICT
                                      BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS MEETING
                                            MINUTES MARCH 14, 2022

Present:        Richard Roseo, Chairman
                Giovanni Graceffa, Vice- Chairman
                Rohit Dhawan, Commissioner
                Robert Swanson, Commissioner
                Robert Kaplan, Commissioner
                Jack Randazzo, Superintendent
                Karen Borrelli, Secretary/Treasurer
                Robert E. Lee, Director of Purchasing
                Stelios Karatzias, Counsel’s office
                Peter Silver, Chief of Department (arrived at 6:15pm)
                Robert Leonard, 2nd Asst. Chief
                William Sauberman, 3rd Asst. Chief
                Louis Ignagni, Sr. Firehouse Maintainer
                Jack Lord, Sr. Firehouse Maintainer

The Chairman called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.

All rose for the pledge. A moment of silence was offered for troops serving this country and departed
Members.

A motion to approve the 2/28/2022 minutes was made by Commissioner Dhawan, seconded by Commissioner
Kaplan, and adopted 5-0.

A motion to approve removing the following items from inventory was made by Commissioner Graceffa:
WP310597416 BOOTS FIREFIGHTING, 11.5E WARRINGTON PRO- WORN/DAMAGED CANNOT BE
REISSUED- PREVIOUSLY ISSUED TO A. ZERO # 149
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Swanson and adopted 5-0.

Treasurer/Secretary

Prepaid Claims:        $ 11,007.60
Claims to be Paid:     $136,927.20
LOSAP:                 $ 33,060.00

The above claims were approved for payment on a motion by Commissioner Graceffa, seconded by
Commissioner Kaplan and adopted 5-0.

CORRESPONDENCE: a) Invitation received for Plainview Fire Department Installation Dinner – Saturday, May
                7, 2022, Inn at New Hyde Park, 7:30pm, RSVP by 4/16/2022
                b) Follow up - Invitation received for East Norwich Fire Co. No. 1 Installation Dinner –
                Saturday, April 9, 2022, Pine Hollow Country Club, 6:30pm, RSVP by 3/31/2022

NEW ITEMS:             a) Firehouse Expo – Columbus, OH 9/26/22-9/30/22 – A block of 10 rooms has been
                       requested and granted. Commissioner Kaplan asked the Chiefs for a list of who is
                       interested in attending. He also asked for a list of who is interested in attending EMS
                       World so we can look into housing for that conference.

b) Approval – changes to the Nassau County Civil Service Salary Plan:
                      Fire House Maintainer PT 4JO       $22.00 to $40.00/ hr.
                      Ambulance Medical Tech (PT)WEG $22.00 to $50.00/ hr.
                      Ambulance Medical Tech (FT)WEH $74,880 to $104,000
                      Ambulance Medical Tech (FT)WEH $36.00 to $50.00/hr.
                      Fire Prevention Officer WDE        $45,000 to $95,000
                      Fire Prevention Officer WDE        $21.63 to $45.67/ hr.
                      Director of Purchasing DOF         $25,000 to$60,000

                      A motion to approve the salary plan changes effective 3/14/2022 was made by
                      Commissioner Kaplan, seconded by Commissioner Dhawan, and adopted 5-0.

                      c) Budget to Actual Report provided for 2022. We will have to reallocate some money
                      between Dress and Work Uniforms. We just received last year’s order, are we ordering
                      additional for 2022? Will need to know before re-allocation or will have to move more
                      money into the Uniforms budget line before additional purchases are made.

OLD ITEMS:            a) Kyle’s team will be in – week of March 28
                      b) Conflict of interest statements – all have been received
                      c) RFP – Liability Insurance –
                      After many, many, hours of review there are some differences in coverage that need to
                      be addressed. Our current carrier has a higher premium but has more protective
                      coverage in some areas for the District and Department. Would like to review some of
                      the details with the Board during Executive Session.
                      d) Capital Asset plan – updated – still need some estimated costs
                      e) Pond Ridge Road
                      f) Arch at Aerial Way – letter
                      g) 428 Harbor Rd –

Executive Session: Yes

Chiefs Agenda – 3/14/2022

1) Accidents: None.

2) New Officers: None.

3) Resignations/leaves/transfers/change of address:

Request for LOA:
None.

Return from LOA:
None.

Change of Status:
None.

Transfers:

None.

Resignation:
None.

Change of Address:
None.

4) Applications for membership:
   Three Co. 6 applicants pending – could be sworn by end of March
   EMS Ride Along applicant going for physical tomorrow.

5) New chauffeurs:
   Ralph Sorrentino is now qualified on 582.

6) New business/requests:
   A. Fire Prevention Day – Sunday, October 2nd
   B. Discussion of Pak Traker – discussion held with DOT on procedures
   C. New York State Association of Fire Chiefs Training Seminar
      i) April 9-10 at FDNY Academy
      ii) Max $495/member for 9-hour hands on training (Checking if we qualify for Member pricing at
           $450/person)
      iii) Up to four members interested in attending – R. Dowd, J. Garcia, R. Mathai, T. Cushing
      iv) State Chiefs accepts vouchers for payment
      v) Will need vehicles to transport members, gear and SCBA and spare cylinders
      MOTION: Comm. Swanson SECOND: Comm. Dhawan ADOPTED: 5-0
   D. Recruitment Committee requests for RecruitNY weekend – April 23-24 (Hybrid – one day in
   person, one day virtual
      i) M&M Social Media:
           (1) Professional fees of $375 to design and place social media ads
           (2) $600 ad buying budget for placement
           (3) Total $975
      ii) Minuteman Press:
           (4) Print 11,500 double-sided postcards to include USPS indicia (Postage not included – see
               next request.)
               (a) Mailed one week prior to the event
           (5) $2,130 for design and printing of cards
      iii) USPS:
           (6) Postage for postcards – approximately $1,200
               MOTION for postage: Comm. Graceffa SECOND: Comm. Swanson ADOPTED: 5-0
      iv) 71 Visuals:
           (7) Print 100-yard signs 24”x36” with heavy-duty stakes included
           (8) Cost $2,000
      MOTION for all other items: Comm. Kaplan SECOND: Comm. Dhawan ADOPTED: 5-0
   E. Request for bunk room access: John Kim – Company 3
      MOTION: Comm. Kaplan SECOND: Comm. Graceffa ADOPTED: 5-0

7) Old business:
   A. Uniform Order – Distribution continues.
   B. EMS Additional Point By-Law Change – April Department meeting.

8)   Executive Session: Yes

Director of Purchasing Report

A requisition was received for 175 SCBA bags which were custom designed at a cost of $6,100.00.
A motion to approve the purchase was made by Commissioner Dhawan, seconded by Commissioner Kaplan,
and adopted 5-0.

The purchasing director reminded Chief Leonard that the requisition for the shirts that was promised at the
last Board meeting is still not done.

Superintendent’s Report – 3/14/2022

 Discussions/Signatures/Approvals:
 Approval- to activate international plan on my phone and data card to have the ability towork remotely if
 needed due to current open items. 3/19-3/31
 MOTION: Comm. Kaplan SECOND: Comm. Dhawan ADOPTED: 5-0
 Reminder- I will be on Vacation 3/18-4/1

 New/Update:
   • COVID- Nassau County Numbers decreasing below 2. % as of 2/28
   • New SCBA update. - Letter sent to Coastal from Counsel putting them on notice due to issues with the
      new C5 and regulators- HT 3000 facepieces and EZ-Flow regulators have been delivered and are in
      service with the new 5500 harnesses andcylinders while SCOTT addresses the C5 engineering issues.
      Pending engineering
   • HQ Generator and electrical work- Lou Gileno –is working on documents, sitesurveys done
      1/22/21.
   • New apparatus- purchase of 5 engines and 1 recue pumper on order, Pre- reconstruction-
      completed, Expected completion April 14th final inspectiontentative for April 19th-21st
   • New 5896 working on body vendors now- preconstruction was today 3/14 waitingon chassis.
   • 5820 being outfitting New 2022 chiefs’ car on order expected delivery May of 2022 1 new chiefs’
      car 2023 on standby list, new 2022 HD3500 chassis on orderfor 5896 2 new 2023 3500 pickup to
      replace M-2 and M-3 on wait list for 2022 ordering- final approval to follow when specifications are
      available for 2023 models
   • HQ Interior renovations - ceiling replacement in lounge, lobbies, and district offices completed.
      Renovations in 1st floor District office, 3rd floor ceilings andlighting completed. Unfinished work is
      flooring, Communications room fire rating increase, knee wall in lounge Contractor notified of
      termination, workingon estimates for new scope for unfinished work.
   • Went to Firematic today with Comm. Dhawan, DE Savino, and DE Motz. The new 96 chassis is
      still sitting in the lot. Expecting it in next week or so. Firematic is still on schedule for completion
      in September.
   • MCU is now in service. Supervisor Lord will start training employees on it to be qualified if
      needed for a backup system. Chief Silver asked if it could be used as a mobile command post. The
      Superintendent replied yes but would need to be staffed by a District employee.
   • A request was received for equipment for Ukraine relief. Two separate collections. Nassau County
      is collecting tools, boots, and gear. DE Margulis is going through our surplus now.
      The Assoc. of Fire Districts - Nassau County are collecting medical supplies, blankets, tissues, etc.
      A donation of blankets was received from the Red Cross years ago, have spoken to an individual
      there and they are in favor of our donating the blankets.

Comm. Dhawan asked the Superintendent about the equipment that has not yet been returned, he wanted to
know if anyone has reached out to ex-Commissioner Dick regarding his unreturned computer equipment. The
Superintendent has spoken with him and is working on it.

Chiefs:

•   District needs final sign off from chiefs on graphics
•   Training Building policy/checklist/accountability
•   Pump damage e mail
•   Issued equipment inspections- Semiannual? Company meetings?Documented.

•   New SCBA –Training needed on accountability software, and policies forusing new software and pack
    tracker needed. - Pack Tracker training incorporated in monthly drills and underway.
•   Updated paperwork for Juniors -waiting on advisors list, Advisors to takeonline class pending,

District- Member Issued Equipment Pending/Returned:
Chris DiFilippo 629 e mail 12/13/2021 E mail from Chris reporting he willreturn items by
end of January. Now February 18th
Inventory# Description Make and Model Serial# Size
001008359 RESCUE COAT, HI-VIS LION LION MED PRO 32" HI-VIS 0010083592- 629 44 X 32 X S 1
01909629 STETHOSCOPE, CARDIONICS CARDIONICS 718-7710 16095922B 1
04136029 PARKA, EMS GEAR GLOBE C2600XM0 NVY 04136029 L 1- OVER 10 YEARS UNKNOWN?
04136054 PANTS RESCUE GLOBE P2600XMO 04136054 LARGE 1- OVER 10 YEARS UNKNOWN?
175670951 BOOTS RESCUE EMS HAIX R-1 EMS-RESCUE 175670951368 9.5 MED 1- 2010 BOOTS
40033KEY KEY, CORBY KEY, PROXKEY III HID PROXKEY III KEYFOB, 40033 1
629EMSBO BOOTS, HAIX EMS RESCUE HAIX AIRPOWER R2 999990953074/5 9.5MED 1 2019 BOOTS
629IDCAR ID CARD, DEPARTMENT SYOSSET FD DEPARTMENT 629 DEPARTMENT ID CARD 1
629PPLCRD PARKING PLACARD, DEPARTMENT PARKING PLACARD 629 PARKING PLACARD 1
629TRENC TRENCH COAT- CLASS A TRENCH COAT 40 SHORT 1CLASS A UNIFORM
EMS15239 RESCUE COAT, HI-VIZ RICOCHET VS 502 SEN - HI- 19-0212-EMS15239 XL -2 1 EMS15259 RESCUE
PANTS, RICHOCHET RICOCHET VANTAGE II 19-0212-EMS15259 38 X 26 1P2105 PAGER, MOTOROLA MINITOR 6
MOTOROLA MINITOR 6 1365UY3399 1
EMSBAG4 EMS BAG, BLS BAG FULLY LA RESCUE BLS EMS BAG 4

Status of the below from counsel
Items returned 02/06/2022
Donald Balducci, Jr.538 E Mail 6/24- Counsel working on next step-recommending
continuing legal due to unreturned items
Inventory# Description Make and Model Serial# Size Quantity
0217HD06 HOOD, FIREFIGHTING HOOD HONEYWELL HD-CKCK-SQ 0217HD06 1 $46.00- different
hood returned
0419L38 GLOVES, LION PRIMUS LION LPG955 LION PRIMUS 623363-37 LARGE 1 $89.98
044760 HARNESS, GEMTOR 541 NYC GEMTOR 541NYCL-4 044760 44”-56” 1 $220.00
0515XL6EX GLOVES, EXTRICATION RINGER GLOVES 313-314 0515XL6EXT X-LARGE 1 $38.67
190900155 COAT TURNOUT GEAR, HONEYWELL/MORNING 1909001555 BALDUCCI 48 29/35 1
$1895.21- name plate and number not on it
190900158 BUNKER PANTS TURNOUT HONEYWELL/MORNING 1909001582 BALDUCCI 46 X 28 1
$1287.05- number not on it
19L022769 ESCAPE SYSTEM. EXO AP PETZL D30AB15 EXO AP 19L0227695086 1 $499.95
2016HLMT HELMET, NEW YORKER N5A CAIRNS/MSA N5A NEW 400471411 10 24 LRG 7 5/8- 1-
$555.46- front piece not on helmet
538BADGE BADGE, DEPARTMENT BLACKINTON B495 CUSTOM 538 BADGE 1 $65.00
538CLASS UNIFORM, CLASS A UNIFORM MULTIPLE CLASS A 538 CLASS A 1 $900.00- only over
coat, shoes, hat-(missing hat badge)
538PPLCR PARKING PLACARD, SYOSSET FIRE DISTRICT 538 PARKING PLACARD 1 $1.50
8612KEY KEY FOB, IDENTIVE SAIL PROX IDENTIV 4080 SAIL KEY FOB 8612 KEY 2.18x1.23x 1 $5.50-
different key returned- key returned was assigned to him
HP310813 BOOTS FIREFIGHTING, WARRINGTON PRO HP310813411 11.5 E 1 $250.00

P2079 PAGER, MOTOROLA MINITOR 6 MOTOROLA MINITOR 6 1365UY3072 1 $692.00- no power cord
 RFID30424 RFID TAG ,STICKER, ICLASS H.I.D. 2060PSSNN 16146249059018730424 1 $2.00
 No accountability tags returned

 Andrew Dick 204 e mail 2/09/22 old computer equipment?
 Inventory# Description Make and Model Serial# Size Quantity
 01909500 IPAD KEYBOARD, SMART APPLE SMART KEYBOARD DQDS77ZBGWTL 1
 01909515 IPAD PENCIL, APPLE PENCIL APPLE MK0C2AM/A PENCIL FQFRLUFMGWTJ 1
 01909541 IPAD PRO, 12.9" IPAD PRO APPLE IPAD PRO 128GB DLXT61W8GMLN 12.9" 1
 01909763 TABLET PC, LENOVO THINPAD X1 SPF16Q2UD 1
 044753 HARNESS, GEMTOR 541 NYC GEMTOR 541NYCL-4 044753 44"-56" 1
 0614HD13 HOOD, FIREFIGHTING HOOD HONEYWELL HD-CKCK-SQ 0614HD13 1
 0714XL2 GLOVES, TEMPO MINI MAX TEMPO MINI MAX 0714XL2 X-LARGE 1
 120400836 COAT TURNOUT, 50 30/36 37 HONEYWELL BPR3233TB 1204008369 50 30 36 1
 131000323 BUNKER PANTS TURNOUT HONEYWELL/MORNING 1310003230 46 X 33 1
 19L022769 ESCAPE SYSTEM. EXO AP PETZL D30AB15 EXO AP 19L0227695089 1
 2014HLMT HELMET, NEW YORKER CAIRNS/MSA N5A NEW 80 40078391 80 LRG ADJ 1
 204EXTGL GLOVES, EXTRICATION RINGER GLOVES 313-314 204 EXT GLOVES X-LARGE 1
 204HAT HAT, CLASS A UNIFORM HAT UNION PRIDE! FD BELL 204 COMM HAT 7 3/8 1
 204PPLCR PARKING PLACARD, SYOSSET FIRE DISTRICT 204 PARKING PLACARD 1
 40247KEY KEY, CORBY KEY, PROXKEY III HID PROXKEY III KEYFOB, 40247 1HP310975 BOOTS
 FIREFIGHTING- 14" HONEYWELL HP310975511 11 EEE 1 P2001 PAGER, MINITOR 6 PAGER
 MOTOROLA MINITOR VI 1365SD2937 1

Anthony Zero 149 e mail 2/27/2022 all equipment returned

 Executive Session:
 yes

Committee Reports:

          o Commissioner Roseo had nothing to report
          o Commissioner Graceffa reported that a meeting was held with the architect in regards to the
            new building at Headquarters and that the architect is working on a plan.
          o Commissioner Dhawan had nothing to report
          o Commissioner Swanson wanted to clarify with the Chiefs regarding the email about the
            Benevolent dinner that stated beer will be served. Our policy is still that outside organizations
            can serve alcohol with a TIPS certified individual, but we still do not permit alcohol to be served
            at Department or Company meetings.
          o Commissioner Kaplan gave a reminder to the Chiefs to find out from the Companies who the
            new rigs are going to be dedicated to if anyone.

Old Items: None

An audience to the public was called for. Joe Kennedy asked how come new tires are being put on 587 and
588 as per the last meeting minutes. The Superintendent replied that the tires are out of date, and they
cannot be sold with out-of-date tires. Comm. Kaplan also commented that we are still using these engines
and we need new tires for our members while we are still using the rigs.

The Chiefs brought up a last-minute request. The County Chiefs training is one week from tomorrow. It is
$40/pp at the door. Can we reimburse members for the fee? A motion to reimburse up to 10 members and
use of vehicles to attend was made by Commissioner Graceffa, seconded by Commissioner Dhawan, and
adopted 5-0.

General session recessed at 6:44 p.m.

Present:       Richard Roseo, Chairman
               Giovanni Graceffa, Vice Chairman
               Rohit Dhawan, Commissioner
               Robert Swanson, Commissioner
               Robert Kaplan, Commissioner
               Jack Randazzo, Superintendent
               Karen Borrelli, Secretary/Treasurer
               Stelios Karatzias, Counsel’s office
               Peter Silver, Chief of Department
               Robert Leonard, 2nd Asst. Chief
               William Sauberman, 3rd Asst. Chief
               Louis Ignagni, Sr. Firehouse Maintainer
               Jack Lord, Sr. Firehouse Maintainer

Executive Session convened at 6:50 p.m.

Discussion with Chiefs regarding new officers, procedure for approval.
Discussion with Chiefs regarding personnel issue with Juniors.
Discussion regarding resigned members equipment not yet returned.
Chiefs depart at 6:59 pm.
Comm. Graceffa steps out at 6:59pm.
Discussion of interested parties to purchase old engines
Discussion of NC EMS meeting that Superintendent attended.
Comm. Graceffa returns at 7:08 pm.
Discussion of insurance RFP, Secretary/Treasurer will follow up and get further clarification of certain items.

Executive Session was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.

Present:       Richard Roseo, Chairman
               Giovanni Graceffa, Vice Chairman
               Rohit Dhawan, Commissioner
               Robert Swanson, Commissioner
               Robert Kaplan, Commissioner
               Jack Randazzo, Superintendent
               Karen Borrelli, Secretary/Treasurer
               Stelios Karatzias, Counsel’s office
               Louis Ignagni, Sr. Firehouse Maintainer
               Jack Lord, Sr. Firehouse Maintainer

General session was reconvened at 7:42 p.m.

A motion to not pursue collection of lost items due to low monetary value for resigned member #629 was
made by Commissioner Kaplan, seconded by Commissioner Dhawan, and adopted 5-0.

The following employee compensation was approved, by unanimous consent of the members present,
commencing 1/1/2022, full timers to be paid in hourly rates (annual salary divided by 2080 for hourly rate)

except for the Director of Purchasing, Secretary, Treasurer, Superintendent being salaried (annual salary
divided by 26 pay periods).

Full Time Employees

 Treasurer                   $25,887.56
 Secretary                   $78,533.99
Director of Purchasing       $50,681.69
Superintendent               $164,631.07
F/H Maint. Fotopoulos        $72,916.20
F/H Maint./AMT Pons          $51,166.60
F/H Maint. /AMT Gentile      $81,759.30
Sr. F/H Maint. Ignagni       $123,318.02
F/H Maint./AMT Scanlon       $50,660.00
F/H Maint. Jaronczyk         $54,660.00
Sr. F/H Maint. Lord          $77,971.82
F/H Maint. McGinn            $62,640.20
Fire Prev. Off. Magliaro     $81,870.42
F/H Maint. Margulis          $73,500.00
F/H Maint. Motz              $76,349.70
F/H Maint. Kenary            $59,160.00
F/H Mechanic Savino          $119,576.23
F/H Maint. Spillane          $69,888.00

Firehouse Maint. Johnson     $32.24/hr.
Clerk Seiter                 $20.00/hr.
Account Clerk Tomao          $23.40/hr.

P/T Paramedic/EMT Hourly Rates for 2022
Beshlian      $39.05
Beneville     $33.66
Benisatto     $33.95
Brevogel      $40.83
Coffey        $40.01
Coletti       $32.64 (not retroactive, effective payroll ending 3/24/22)
Crespo        $42.86
Dasaro        $42.29
Ford          $33.60
Goldberg      $32.64
Kahl          $34.28
Schumann      $34.58
Jeacoma       $36.44
Lynch         $33.60 (not retroactive, effective payroll ending 3/24/22)
Newman        $37.04
O’Connor      $40.09
Pieloch       $49.81
Rocillo       $41.52
Rodriguez (M) $40.44
Shank         $32.64

Tomko            $33.28
Trupiano         $41.55
Augustin         $24.57
Batterson        $23.88 (also PT FH Maintainer)
Field            $23.44
Leone            $23.66
Natoli           $23.44
Rodriguez (E)    $24.10

P/T Dispatchers or F/H Maintainers hourly rate for 2022
Baudille      $26.68
Casquarelli   $22.97
Cinque        $23.17
Gjonlekaj     $22.00
Piteris       $36.75
Riegler       $32.28
Stewart       $27.42 (also PT AMT)
Share         $23.40

A motion to approve starting salary for the part-time ambulance medical technician – EMT certified level – to
$23.00/hour was made by Commissioner Kaplan, seconded by Commissioner Dhawan, and adopted 5-0.

There being no further business before the Board the meeting was adjourned at 7:44 pm.

Karen Borrelli