April 18, 2007

            General Board Meeting called to order at 3:33 p.m. by President Mr. Schloss.  Present were Directors Mr. Schloss, Mr. Bettag and Mr. Meyer, Chief Svetanics and Ms. Vincent.  Also present were There were no Citizens of the District present. John and Michele Antone, representatives of Hawk iSolutions Group, Inc.

            The Pledge of Allegiance led by Chief Svetanics.

            There was one addition to the agenda, No. 8.12 Hawk iSolutions Group, Inc. presentation.  Motion by Mr. Bettag to accept the agenda as amended, 2^nd by Mr. Meyer, roll call vote Mr. Schloss aye, Mr. Bettag aye, Mr. Meyer aye. 

            Motion by Mr. Meyer to accept minutes from the general sessions of March 13, 2007, March 19, 2007, and March 27, 2007 and the executive sessions of March 13, 2007 and March 27, 2007 as presented, 2^nd by Mr. Schloss, roll call vote Mr. Schloss aye, Mr. Bettag aye, Mr. Meyer aye.

            Mr. Meyer gave the treasurer’s report for the month ending March 31, 2007.  Mr. Meyer reported that we had received limited reports due to the tax season.  Motion by Mr. Bettag to table the treasurer’s report until the meeting of April 25, 2007 at 3:30 p.m. due to lack of reports, 2^nd by Mr. Schloss, roll call vote Mr. Schloss aye, Mr. Bettag aye, Mr. Meyer aye.

            Chief Svetanics stated that Pvt. Steven Krull is our new Public Relations Officer.  He has been doing a great job working with the citizens of the District.   

            Chief Svetanics reported that we are looking to install four new pull stations attached to our alarm system so that someone could notify anyone in the building in case of an emergency.  Chief Svetanics wants one installed on the upper level at the main office doors, one at the downstairs kitchen entrance, and one at the front and back doors of the engine room.  This alarm will notify everyone inside that there is an emergency, even after office hours.

            Chief Svetanics reported that the Backstoppers has received an offer of a donation of $1,000,000 from Edward Pratt if they can match the amount, which means they need to raise $1,000,000.   The Backstoppers will be having fundraisers within the two year time limit in which to raise these funds.  They are starting by having an auction and the District is going to donate a Birthday Party at the Firehouse package, which includes a party for 10 children (with adult supervision) with pizza and drinks for lunch with the firemen in the engine room.  They receive fire hats, stickers, coloring books, etc., and get a tour of the firehouse. 

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            Mr. Schloss interrupted the regular agenda at 3:50 p.m. to move to 8.12 on the agenda. 

John and Michele Antone of Hawk iSolutions Group, Inc. made a presentation which includes a new domain name, bringing e-mail in-house, upgrade Charter service and implement on-site support.  Mr. and Ms. Antone left meeting at 4:52 p.m.

            Motion by Mr. Bettag to convert to Hawk iSolutions Group’s managed services and to upgrade Charter services not to exceed $600 per month total cost.  The in-house e-mail accounts to be decided at a later date, 2^nd by Mr. Meyer, roll call vote Mr. Schloss aye, Mr. Bettag aye, and Mr. Meyer aye.

            Chief Svetanics reported that we received a letter from Mr. Carter, attorney for the owners of the house on Idaho that was fire damaged.

            Chief Svetanics stated that we had our attorney, Matt Hoffman, send a letter to a former employee’s attorney to notify him that his medical coverage will end next month per Cobra guidelines.

            Chief Svetanics also reported that he will be going to the FDIC in Indianapolis on April 19^th through the 21^st and will be looking at prices for a new pumper and a generator.

            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, public relations report, community services report, wage report, South County Fire Alarm Report and Backstoppers Birthday Party flier.

            Motion by Mr. Bettag to accept Reinhold Electric’s bid for installation of four alarms at the entrances of the firehouse, 2^nd by Mr. Meyer, roll call vote Mr. Schloss aye, Mr. Bettag aye, Mr. Meyer aye.

            Next general meeting scheduled for Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at 3:30 p.m.  The regular open meeting for bill discussion will be on Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 3:30 p.m. 

            Motion by Mr. Meyer to adjourn general meeting at 5:19 p.m., 2^nd by Mr. Bettag, roll call vote Mr. Schloss aye, Mr. Bettag aye, Mr. Meyer aye.

                                                                        Respectfully submitted,

                                                                        John C. Bettag, Secretary

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