General Board Meeting called to order at 3:30 p.m. by Chairman Mr. Meyer. Present were Directors Mr. Meyer, Mr. Schloss and Mr. Bettag, Chief Svetanics and Ms. Vincent. There were no citizens of the district present.
Pledge of Allegiance led by Chief Svetanics.
Mr. Meyer stated there were no additions to the agenda.
Motion by Mr. Bettag to accept the agenda as presented, 2nd by Mr. Schloss, roll call vote Mr. Meyer aye, Mr. Schloss aye, Mr. Bettag aye.
Joining the meeting at 3:40 p.m. were Monica Conners, Project Manager of Business Development with the St. Louis County Economic Council, and Mike Heimericks, Senior Project Manager of the State of Missouri Department of Economic Development Business and Community Services.
Ms. Conners explained the Enhanced Enterprise Zone Tax Benefit Program and how the plan encompasses a census tract boundary, not a municipal boundary. The program is for business only, not residential and not retail. Ms. Conners provided maps of the proposed South County Zone, and also of the North County and Central County Zones already established.
Ms. Conners reported that the St. Louis County Economic Council (SLCEC) is eager to assist companies who express an interest in locating or expanding in St. Louis County.
Mr. Heimericks reported that there will be a board of directors to oversee the program and that the members of the board are picked by the four school districts and one fire district in this proposed South County Zone. Each gets to pick one member for the board.
Mr. Heimericks also stated that state wide, there are 55 such Enterprise Zones already in production. The Enhanced Enterprise Zone provides state tax credits and local tax abatement to new or expanding businesses in a Missouri Enhanced Enterprise Zone.
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Ms. Conners also reported that St. Louis County will assist companies with financing needs such as through SBA 504 Loan Programs, Industrial Development Bonds, St. Louis Business Development Fund, Mini-Bond Program and the Growth Bond Program.
Ms. Conners and Mr. Heimericks left the meeting at 4:00 p.m.
The Board reviewed and signed monthly expenses.
Mr. Meyer proposed to review the tabled discussion on the purchase of a new ambulance. District attorney Matt Hoffman approved the District adding on to Mehlville’s ambulance purchase, Emergency Services was one of three bids received by Mehlville. The add-on bid was no cost to the District.
Motion by Mr. Schloss to accept the bid from Emergency Services for a new ambulance for the purchase price of $157,854, 2nd by Mr. Bettag, roll call vote Mr. Meyer aye, Mr. Schloss aye, Mr. Bettag aye.
Motion by Mr. Meyer to refund $2,000 to Pvt. Jason Brice for medical reimbursement for Year 2008 4th quarter medical deductable usually paid by the District, but was not processed by Anthem Blue Cross due to late enrollment and pro-rating, 2nd by Mr. Bettag, roll call vote Mr. Meyer aye, Mr. Schloss aye, Mr. Bettag aye.
Motion by Mr. Bettag to adjourn general meeting at 5:00 p.m., 2nd by Mr. Schloss, roll call vote Mr. Meyer aye, Mr. Schloss aye, Mr. Bettag aye.
Respectfully submitted,
Jerry G. Schloss, Secretary
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