April 20, 2005

General Board Meeting called to order at 3:30 p.m. by President Mr. Bettag. Present were Directors Mr. Bettag, Mr. Schloss and Mr. Meyer, Chief Svetanics and Ms. Vincent. There were no Citizens of the District present.

There were no additions to the agenda.

Motion by Mr. Schloss to accept the agenda as presented, 2^{nd by Mr. Meyer, roll call vote all ayes.}

Motion by Mr. Bettag to accept minutes from the executive sessions of March 7, 2005 and March 30, 2005, and the general sessions of March 15, 2005, and March 23, 2005 as presented, 2nd by Mr. Meyer, roll call vote all ayes.

Mr. Schloss gave the treasurer’s report for the month ending March 31, 2005. Mr. Schloss reported that we received $44,657.78 in delinquent tax revenue for the month of April. The Board reviewed the monthly financial reports from the District’s Accountant, Joe Schnieders.

Mr. Schloss reported that we collected $41,101.91 in ambulance fees for the month of March, which is above the monthly budgeted amount.

Motion by Mr. Bettag to accept the treasurer’s report as published, 2nd by Mr. Meyer, roll call vote all ayes.

Chief Svetanics reported that Bade Roofing Company made repairs to the roof. The cost of repairs is $6,976.

Chief Svetanics stated that Western Waterproofing will come and repair the peeling of the engine room floor at no cost to the District.

Chief Svetanics reported that we applied for a federal grant for a new pumper from FEMA.

 

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Chief Svetanics read thank you letters from Ms. Scatcherd, R.N. of the St. Louis County Health Department and Ms. Cheek of the Lemay Child and Family Center.

Monthly reports presented on training by each crew member, maintenance report, fire incident report and summary, ambulance statistics, lockbox monthly credit report, community services report, public relations report, South County Fire Alarm Association report and St. Louis Metro Fire District Alliance Minutes.

The Board reviewed the official election results from St. Louis County.

The Board discussed and approved monthly expenses. Checks were reviewed and signed.

Next general meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 10, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. The regular open meeting for bill discussion scheduled for Monday, May 23, 2005 at 3:30 p.m.

Motion by Mr. Bettag to recess general board meeting at 4:55 p.m., 2nd by Mr. Schloss, roll call vote all ayes.

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

David Meyer, Secretary

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