Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Joseph Digiose’s organization
Dec 16, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Board Of Fire Commissioners Regular Meeting
The meeting included the announcement that Commissioner Fazio's term as Chairman would conclude, with Commissioner Quigley assuming the role for 2026. Key financial actions involved the approval of the Treasurer's report and the unanimous approval to close out several Permissive Referendums. Committee reports detailed approvals for renewing maintenance contracts for the new AC Unit at Headquarters and for compressors with Fourth Stage Inc., purchasing straps and holders for Chiefs and Commissioners, retaining legal counsel for 2026, and renewing gym memberships. New business featured the unanimous approval for the District to enter into an engagement agreement with legal counsel to pursue Fire Truck Antitrust Litigation against multiple manufacturers, and scheduling the 2026 Organizational Meeting. Chief's requests included approvals for purchasing an annual subscription for an Electric Vehicle app, covering member admission fees for the Long Island Fire/EMS Expo, and approving the purchase of a spray container, hacksaw, and corded dremel for a Man vs. Machine kit. The Board concurred with the Chief's findings regarding the suspension of two Firefighters. Finally, approval was granted to declare a Western Pro-caster Sander as surplus for public bid.
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Board of Fire Commissioners of the Commack Fire District Legal Notice
The Board of Fire Commissioners approved a resolution to expend up to $17,000.00 from the Property & Construction Fund for replacing furniture at Station #4, subject to a permissive referendum.
Nov 18, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Board of Fire Commissioners Regular Meeting
The regular meeting included several financial actions, such as unanimously approving the Treasurer's request to transfer $240,000.00 in budgeted funds to Reserve Funds and approving an Audit Engagement Letter for $15,500.00. The Board also approved various line-item budget adjustments. Committee reports detailed the unanimous approval, via Permissive Referendum, to spend up to $17,000.00 from the Reserve Fund for Property & Construction to replace furniture at Station #4. Approval was also granted to purchase 400 hydrant markers for $4,000.00. The Board decided against purchasing voting machines due to high anticipated costs. Under Chief's Requests, all seven initial requests were unanimously approved, including permissions for apparatus to attend two separate holiday parades, use of the meeting hall for Christmas parties, and payment for CPR certification processing. Subsequent requests involved purchasing various tools and equipment for different companies, and approval to replace broken emergency lights on apparatus 2-11-14. The Board concurred with the Chief's findings regarding the suspension of a firefighter for insubordination. Follow-ups indicated information gathering is ongoing regarding a ladder truck and a high water rescue vehicle/boat.
Oct 21, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Board of Fire Commissioners Regular Meeting
The meeting included discussions and actions on various topics, such as closing out permissive referendums, transferring surplus funds to the Apparatus & Equipment Reserve Fund, and adopting the Final 2026 Budget. The board discussed correspondence regarding the moratorium on lithium batteries storage and decided against allowing absentee ballots for the December 9, 2025, District Election. They also appointed the Chairman and Clerks for the election and set the voting hours. The board approved awarding a bid for the Station #2 Project, including a change order, and discussed installing trees around the property line. Additionally, they approved attendance at the 2025 Mechanic's Symposium, renewed the Exacqvision License software and the 2026 VFF Cancer Benefit Program, and moved forward with CT Heart Calcium Score testing. The purchase of Thanksgiving turkeys for full-time employees was approved, along with the purchase of alarm panel keys. The board also approved the purchase of a blue tooth mic and authorized members to take the Train the Trainer for Driver Training course. The District Manager's request to surplus one chainsaw was approved. Finally, the board approved several resolutions, including the Final 2026 Budget and decisions related to the District Election.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
