Eastchester board authorizes roof repair, auction of HazMat bus and requests promotional lists; approves warrants

At its June 13 meeting the Eastchester Board of Fire Commissioners approved several operational items by roll call, including a roof repair at Station 5, the auction of an obsolete HazMat bus, requests for civil‑service promotional lists, and payment of warrants.

The chief reported two quotes to repair the rear roof and water‑damaged ceiling at the North End firehouse; the board authorized the lower quote from Master Building and Contracting LLC for $8,500 and instructed the chief to proceed with repairs.

The board also authorized the chief to surplus and list a 1997 HazMat Ford bus on an auction website and release it to the highest bidder after payment. Commissioners approved a resolution authorizing Treasurer Jamie Hedstrom to request promotional lists for lieutenant and captain from Westchester County Civil Service; the captain list request may wait until the district receives formal notice of vacancy.

Treasurer Hedstrom presented warrants that included an item dated 6/13/24 for $515,500 and a credit‑card bill dated 6/18/24 for $3,462, with the meeting materials presenting a total figure of approximately $610,937.67; the board approved payment by roll call (one commissioner recorded a dissent on a separate warrant vote earlier in the meeting).

Public comments at the meeting included congratulations to retiree Jay/James Rock Hill from Local 916 and a resident concern about a heavy gong at a firehouse that the board agreed to secure.

Why it matters: These operational approvals allow immediate maintenance and disposition of surplus equipment and begin the civil‑service process for promotions; warrant approvals permit payment of significant district obligations.

The board adjourned and scheduled its next meeting for July 11 at Town Hall.