General Board Meeting called to order at 8:35 a.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 is one addition to the agenda-Medical Insurance Discussion. Motion to accept the agenda as presented by Mr. Meyer, 2nd by Mr. Bettag, roll call vote Mr. Schloss aye, Mr. Bettag aye, Mr. Meyer aye.
Board discussed medical insurance options and is requesting meeting with Mike Butz of Crawford-Butz Insurance to be held at the beginning of April to consider Health Savings Plans and other options before beginning health insurance negotiations.
Motion by Mr. Meyer to accept the minutes from the general sessions of February 17, 2009, and February 24, 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 February 28, 2009. Mr. Meyer reported that tax revenue for February was 29,379.48 and that revenue collected through the lockbox in February was 28,438.87. Mr. Meyer reported that interest income for the year so far is lower than last year.
Mr. Meyer stated that actual expenditures for the second month of the year are at 14.8%, under budget so far for the year. Mr. Meyer signed the CD’s from Montgomery Bank.
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 never heard back from the fire district that was interested in purchasing old Pumper 1614, but luckily, we sold it to a Pierce Dealer in Houston, Texas, who is planning to use the old pumper as a loner truck while they are repairing another. After negotiations, the Chief accepted the price of $20,000.00 for the 1987 Pierce Arrow.
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Chief Svetanics stated that we have contacted several fencing companies concerning 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 he, Captain Jegel and Lt.’s Glover and Lewellen will be going to the FDIC next month (April 23, 24. & 25) to look at new ambulances for a possible future purchase. Chief Svetanics also recommended that we retire the Jeep and think about purchasing a pickup truck.
Chief Svetanics stated that had been 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. Pinnacle wants Hoffmeister to stay open. Pinnacle has informed us that as soon as the roof is put on the casino, they will be employing 600 people.
Chief Svetanics reported that all crews have been in training for the most part of the month going to Affton for confined rescue training, Laclede Gas training, and Elevator School.
Chief Svetanics reported that since the underground fuel tanks needed over $2,000 in repairs, that the District should dig them up and not have to pay the Underground Tank Insurance Fees. We have started getting bids for this task, but our own fuel supplier, Home Service Oil Co. pumped out the gasoline tank and credited us with over $1,000 for the gas. We have also had a company remove a tree so that we can place the above-ground diesel tan at a different location. As of this meeting, it is a work-in-progress.
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, public relations report and wage report.
Next general meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 21, 2009, at 3:30 p.m. The regular open meeting for bill discussion will be on Tuesday, April 28, 2009, at 3:30 p.m.
Motion by Mr. Bettag to adjourn general meeting at 9:32 a.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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