General Board Meeting called to order at 2:40 p.m. by President Mr. Schloss. Present were Directors Mr. Schloss, Mr. Bettag and Mr. Meyer, Chief Svetanics and Ms. Vincent. There were no citizens of the district present.
The Pledge of Allegiance led by Chief Svetanics.
Mr. Schloss stated there are no additions to the agenda. Motion to accept the agenda by Mr. Meyer, 2nd by Mr. Bettag, roll call vote Mr. Schloss aye, Mr. Bettag aye, Mr. Meyer aye.
Motion by Mr. Meyer to accept the minutes from the general sessions of January 16, 2009, and January 21, 2009, and the closed executive session of January 30, 2009, as presented, 2nd by Mr. Bettag, roll call vote Mr. Schloss aye, Mr. Bettag aye, Mr. Meyer aye.
Mr. Meyer gave the treasurer’s report for the month ending January 31, 2009. Mr. Meyer reported that tax revenue is still coming in and that revenue collected through the lockbox in January was 31,361, almost right on budget.
Mr. Meyer stated that actual expenditures for the first month of the year are at 7.7%, under budget so far for the year.
Motion by Mr. Bettag to accept the treasurer’s report as presented, 2nd by Mr. Meyer, roll call vote Mr. Schloss aye, Mr. Bettag aye, Mr. Meyer aye.
The Chief reported that we have not heard back from the fire district that was interested in purchasing old Pumper 1614, but luckily, we have had another inquiry.
Chief Svetanics stated that we are contacting fencing companies to put in bids for a hand railing for the top of the planting bed that was washed out when the sprinkler pipe broke earlier this year.
Chief Svetanics reported that there was a recall on the turbocharger for new Pumper 1614 and that they came to the engine-house to replace it at no cost to the District.
Chief Svetanics reported that he, Captain Jegel and Lt.’s Glover and Lewellen will be going to the FDIC this spring to look at new ambulances for a possible future purchase.
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Chief Svetanics stated that he was contacted by Missouri Pacific Railroad regarding the closing of Hoffmeister Avenue for a proposed new rail line. Hoffmeister is the access and egress road into the casino property for all emergency services. The Board and Chief Svetanics discussed the possible closing at the insistence of the Railroad, and the Fire District and the Casino property owners are adamantly challenging this and, as of this date, no formal proposal has been submitted to St. Louis County Council from the Railroad.
Monthly reports presented on training by each crew member, maintenance report, fire incident report and summary, ambulance statistics, ambulance monthly lockbox report and MediClaims report, community services report, wage report, M:issouri Employers Mutual Loss Prevention Consultative Report, St. Louis County Administration Letter and United Way letter.
The Board discussed the letter received from St. Louis County Revenue regarding a new law wherein the District has to provide a non-binding tax rate to the County by April 8, 2009. The District will be expected to send a Notice of Projected Tax Liability to property owners. The appointed contact person will be Chief Svetanics, who can be reached at the above telephone number.
Next general meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, 2009, at 9:00 a.m. The regular open meeting for bill discussion will be on Tuesday, March 24, 2009, at 3:00 p.m.
Motion by Mr. Bettag to adjourn general meeting at 3:42 p.m., 2nd by Mr. Meyer, roll call vote Mr. Schloss aye, Mr. Bettag aye, and Mr. Meyer aye.
Respectfully submitted,
John C. Bettag, Secretary
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