General Board Meeting called to order at 3:30 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 is one addition to the agenda, 8.14 Midwest Bank Accounts. Motion to accept the amended 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 March 2, 2009, March16, 2009, and March 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 March 31, 2009. Mr. Meyer reported that tax revenue received from St. Louis County Department of Revenue was $31,048 for the month. Mr. Meyer also reported that revenue collected through the lockbox in March was $30,907, which is lower than the budgeted amount and down from last year at this time.
Mr. Meyer stated that actual expenditures for the third month of the year are at 22.6%, 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.
Chief Svetanics stated that we sold old Pumper 1614 - the 1987 Pierce we had advertised for sale and received $20,000 to a Pierce dealer in Texas to use as a loaner to departments when their equipment is in for repair. We heard from the company in Houston that they made the drive back to Texas just fine and are happy with the purchase.
Chief Svetanics reported that we lost one employee, Pvt. Jeff Wingate to Metro-West, and that we have hired a new employee, Pvt. Dan McKelvey, who started on April 16. Pvt. McKelvey not only did his ride-along training with our ambulance crew, but has volunteered for the last two years administering hundreds of flu shots given at our open houses. We are happy to have Pvt. McKelvey as an employee for the District.
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Chief Svetanics reported that he, Captain Jegel and Lt.’s Glover and Lewellen will be going to the FDIC this week to see new ambulances for a possible future purchase.
Chief Svetanics stated that the driver’s test was completed and that he is recommending Pvt. Steve Atherton for the position of engineer.
Chief Svetanics reported that the concrete pad for the above-ground diesel fuel tank has been poured and we are hoping to have everything ready to use next week.
Chief Svetanics stated that the District had two house fires recently, one on Horn and one on Maryland.
Chief Svetanics also stated that the District’s new auditors, Hochschild, Bloom & Company, were present this week for our annual audit.
Chief Svetanics discussed a meeting set with representatives of the Pinnacle Project and the Railroad to be held on May 5, 2009 in Clayton.
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 information officer report, community services report, wage report, and South County Fire Alarm report.
Action Agenda:
Motion by Mr. Schloss to nominate Dave Meyer as Chairman of the Board of Directors for two (2) years, 2nd by Mr. Bettag, roll call vote Mr. Schloss aye, Mr. Bettag aye, and Mr. Meyer aye.
Motion by Mr. Bettag to nominate Jerry Schloss as Secretary of the Board of Directors for two (2) years, 2nd by Mr. Meyer, roll call vote Mr. Meyer aye, Mr. Schloss aye, and Mr. Bettag aye.
Motion by Mr. Schloss to nominate John Bettag as Treasurer of the Board of Directors for two (2) years, 2nd by Mr. Meyer, roll call vote Mr. Meyer aye, Mr. Schloss aye, and Mr. Bettag aye.
Motion by Mr. Schloss to promote Steve Atherton as Engineer as recommended by Chief Svetanics, 2nd by Mr. Bettag, roll call vote Mr. Meyer aye, Mr. Schloss aye, and Mr. Bettag aye.
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Motion by Mr. Schloss to adopt Resolution 4-09-02 Red Flags Rule Policy regarding identity theft as proposed by District Attorney Matt Hoffman, 2nd by Mr. Bettag, roll call vote Mr. Meyer aye, Mr. Schloss aye, and Mr. Bettag aye.
The Board discussed the lockbox account at Midwest BankCentre.
Next general meeting scheduled for Wednesday, May 20, 2009, at 3:30 p.m. The regular open meeting for bill discussion will be on Tuesday, May 26, 2009, at 3:30 p.m.
Motion by Mr. Bettag to adjourn general meeting at 4:30 p.m., 2nd by Mr. Schloss, roll call vote Mr. Meyer aye, Mr. Schloss aye, and Mr. Bettag aye.
Respectfully submitted,
Jerry G. Schloss, Secretary
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