General Board Meeting called to order at 3:00 p.m. by President Mr. Schloss. Present were Directors Mr. Schloss, Mr. Bettag and Mr. Meyer, Chief Svetanics and District accountant Joe Schnieders. There were no Citizens present.
The Pledge of Allegiance led by Chief Svetanics.
Motion by Mr. Schloss to add Number 7.26 to the agenda: Banking Agreement, 2nd by Mr. Meyer, roll call vote Mr. Schloss aye, Mr. Bettag aye, and Mr. Meyer aye.
Motion by Mr. Meyer to accept the minutes from the general sessions of May 13, 2008, and May 20, 2008, and the closed executive session of May 29, 2008 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 May 31, 2008.
Mr. Meyer reported that revenue collected through the lockbox in May was $34,442, which is almost $30,000 ahead of budget for the year.
Mr. Meyer stated that actual expenditures for the fifth month of the year are at 38.4%, or lower than what is expected at this time of the year (41.7%).
Mr. Meyer reported that we collected $19,493 in tax revenue in the month of May.
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 reported that the District has hired a new employee, Pvt. Ryan Koebel, who is scheduled to start on Wednesday, June 18, 2008, and he will be in training with Lt. Michalski on A-Crew. Pvt. Koebel will be provided with one-half of the allotted clothing allowance.
Chief Svetanics reported that the new pumper is coming along fine. Chief Svetanics outlined the dollar outlay as of this meeting. The report is attached. Chief Svetanics reported
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that the total cost came from the Capital Improvement Fund. The District took advantage of special financing through the manufacturers which saved taxpayers over $9,000 in total.
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 and wage report.
7.26: Banking Agreement
Mr. Schloss reported on status of the CPA Firm of Croghan and Croghan’s work on banking agreement proposals. The Board hopes to have all information so a discussion can be made by June 20, 2008.
The Board of Directors, Chief Svetanics and Accountant Joe Schnieders reviewed draft audit from Sailor Kahn and prepared a written response and will have it delivered by June 18, so the auditors can finalize and prepare the audit for filing with the State.
Motion by Mr. Meyer to put $150,000 into General Fund and take another 4 CD’s, totaling $800,000, and the $75,000 (Central Dispatch) and the $50,000 (Capital) into 30 day CD’s, 2nd by Mr. Bettag, roll call vote Mr. Schloss aye, Mr. Bettag aye, and Mr. Meyer aye.
Mr. Schloss and the Board tabled the decision to renew the District’s contract with Hawk iSolutions, Inc. until June 24, 2008 meeting.
Next general meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. The regular open meeting for bill discussion will be on Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at 3:00 p.m.
Motion by Mr. Bettag to adjourn general meeting at 4:55 p.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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