August 14, 2006

General Board Meeting called to order at 7:05 p.m. by President Mr. Bettag. Present were Directors Mr. Bettag, Mr. Schloss and Mr. Meyer, Chief Svetanics and Ms. Vincent. There were five Citizens of the District present.

The Pledge of Allegiance led by Chief Svetanics.

Motion by Mr. Bettag to propose a change to the agenda of moving 9.0 Public Comments to be inserted after 5.0 Regular Session Agenda, as the attending Citizens were not prepared to stay for the entire meeting, 2nd by Mr. Meyer, roll call vote Mr. Bettag aye, Mr. Meyer aye, Mr. Schloss aye.

Questions posed by Citizens were concerning the fire last month on Idaho and the hydrant failure. Questions were regarding who was accountable and how hydrants got damaged. Also, could this scenario happen again and asked about damage to home, specifically holes in floor. Chief Svetanics offered the contact name at the Water Department so they could talk directly and get answers. Citizens left meeting at 7:50 p.m.

Motion by Mr. Schloss to accept minutes from the general sessions of July 17, 2006 and July 26, 2006, and minutes from the executive session of July 11, 2006 as published, 2nd by Mr. Meyer, roll call vote Mr. Bettag aye, Mr. Meyer aye, Mr. Schloss aye.

Mr. Schloss gave the treasurer’s report for the month ending July 31, 2006. Mr. Schloss reported that revenue is up about $41,755 above budgeted revenue for July 2006. Mr. Schloss stated that we have nearly doubled our interest income from last year at $19,307 over budget in earned interest. Mr. Schloss stated that actual expenditures compared to the budget for the seventh month of the year are at 58.3% and pretty much are on budget all the way through.

Mr. Schloss reported that we collected $29,259 in ambulance fees the month of July, and, although fees are down, it is still slightly over budget and we are almost $5,000 over collections from last year at this time.






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Mr. Schloss reported that our only concern is the Medical Fund account and that we are having information gathering sessions and discussing several options this week.

Mr. Schloss stated that Mr. Schnieders, the District accountant, has prepared tax rates for 2006 and we will have a public hearing here at the District offices on Monday, August 21, 2006 at 7:00 p.m.

Motion by Mr. Meyer to accept the treasurer’s report as presented, 2nd by Mr. Schloss, roll call vote Mr. Bettag aye, Mr. Meyer aye, Mr. Schloss aye.

Chief Svetanics reported that we received word from the District’s attorney, Matt Hoffman regarding the faulty stretcher problem with Stryker Medical and that they are not willing to negotiate.

Chief Svetanics reported on the storm that hit the area in July and of the damage the District received. The District was without most of its power for three days, as we have a very small generator.

Chief Svetanics stated that we received packaged food and water from FEMA to distribute to residents who were without power after the storm thanks to the VFW and Captain and Mrs. Schuessel for arranging the distribution and delivery of the meals.

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, wage report and South County Fire Alarm treasurer’s report.

Next general meeting scheduled for Monday, September 11, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. The regular open meeting for bill discussion scheduled for Monday, September 18, 2006 at 3:00 p.m.

Motion by Mr. Schloss to adjourn general meeting at 8:15 p.m., 2nd by Mr. Meyer, roll call vote Mr. Bettag aye, Mr. Meyer aye, Mr. Schloss aye.

Respectfully submitted,



David Meyer, Secretary

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