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Port Jervis council approves $917,507.87 in bills, accepts $553,087.61 firefighter grant and OKs personnel moves
Summary
Council approved payment of $917,507.87 in municipal bills, accepted a $553,087.61 Department of Homeland Security Assistance to Firefighters Grant with a roughly 5% local match, authorized using $61,396.41 in insurance proceeds to buy a replacement police vehicle, and approved multiple fire-department personnel actions.
The Port Jervis Common Council approved paying municipal bills totaling $917,507.87 and took several finance and personnel actions at its meeting.
Councilman Fuller, presenting the finance report, listed fund totals and large line items and moved to pay the bills: "For a total of $917,507.87," the finance report recorded. Council voted to pay the listed bills.
Council accepted a Department of Homeland Security Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) for $553,087.61 to replace self-contained breathing apparatus and personal protective equipment for the volunteer fire department. The grant requires a cash match of no less than 5% (approximately $26,550) and must be accepted and executed through FEMA’s system by Oct. 24, 2025. The council approved a resolution authorizing the mayor or his designee to execute documents related to the grant. Mayor Dominic Sicilis called the award “a tremendous grant for the City of Port Jervis and especially the Fire department,” and praised local staff and leadership involved in securing it.
The council also approved staff use of an insurance payment from Tokyo Marine to replace a burned police vehicle. The total loss payment was $63,896.41; after a $2,500 deductible the net amount to the city is $61,396.41. The council authorized the police chief to use those proceeds to purchase a replacement vehicle.
On personnel, council voted on multiple fire-department actions including removal, transfers and new active-member acceptances across local companies and approved appointments for probationary drivers at Tri State Hose Company No. 6. Several motions were moved and seconded and carried without extended debate; one personnel-related item was deferred to executive session for further review.
Council also noted an upcoming finance meeting on Oct. 22 to discuss the city’s insurance renewal with representatives from Marshall Sterling.
