August 22, 2005

General Board Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Mr. Bettag. Present were Directors Mr. Bettag, Mr. Schloss, Mr. Meyer, Chief Svetanics and Ms. Vincent. There were no Citizens from the District present.

The purpose of this meeting was to discuss and approve tax rates.

Motion by Mr. Bettag to dispose of the reading of the Resolution Fixing Tax Rates for Fiscal 2005, as there were no Citizens present, 2nd by Mr. Schloss, roll call votes, Mr. Bettag aye, Mr. Schloss aye, Mr. Meyer aye.

Mr. Meyer stated the Notice of Public Hearing for Tax Rates was published on the District web site, displayed on the District message board, published in the St. Louis Countian, and posted on the front door of the Firehouse and at other local businesses.

Mr. Schloss proceeded to read the proposed tax rates.

Mr. Schloss reported that the blended rate is $1.265 per $100.00 dollars of real and personal property. Mr. Schloss stated that the District’s new tax rate reflects a decrease in taxes by at least 17.5 cents from 2004. Mr. Schloss noted that these rates are subject to change if the State Auditor’s Office makes corrections in our calculations.

Motion by Mr. Schloss to adopt the Resolution of the Board of Directors of Lemay Fire Protection District of St. Louis County Fixing Tax Rates for Fiscal 2005, 2nd by Mr. Meyer, roll call votes, Mr. Bettag aye, Mr. Schloss aye, Mr. Meyer aye. (See Resolution at www.lemayfireprotectiondistrict.com).

Mr. Bettag reported that he received feedback on the 2004 Audit as having been submitted in a timely fashion.

Motion by Mr. Bettag to adjourn the tax rate approval meeting at 7:45 p.m., 2nd by Mr. Meyer, roll call votes, Mr. Bettag aye, Mr. Schloss aye, Mr. Meyer aye.

Respectfully submitted,



David Meyer, Secretary

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