September 11, 2006


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

The Pledge of Allegiance led by Captain Jegel.

Mr. Schloss made an addition to the agenda to inquire about an Eagle Scout project.

Motion by Mr. Meyer to accept the agenda as presented, 2nd by Mr. Schloss, roll call vote Mr. Bettag aye, Mr. Meyer aye, Mr. Schloss aye.

Motion by Mr. Schloss to accept minutes from the general sessions of August 14, 2006 and August 21, 2006, and the executive sessions of August 10, 2006 and August 16, 2006 as presented, 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 August 31, 2006. Mr. Schloss reported that revenue is up $60,664 above budget for August 2006, mostly due to delinquent tax collections, increased interest income and ambulance fees. Mr. Schloss stated that actual expenditures compared to the budget for the eighth month of the year are at 67.3% and normal would be 66.7%, so the figures are pretty well right on target.

Mr. Schloss reported that we collected $35,347 in ambulance fees the month of August, which is $5,162 more than last year at this time. Mr. Schloss reported that we are $28,606 over the amount budgeted for the year.

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 Missouri State Auditor Claire C. McCaskill’s office approving our 2006 tax rates as published.

Chief Svetanics reported that he spoke with the District’s attorney, Matt Hoffman, regarding our dispute with Stryker Medical on refunding the purchase price or replacing the
faulty stretcher which we have taken out of service. Stryker has not proposed an acceptable settlement to date.

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Chief Svetanics stated that we will begin fall cleaning at the firehouse in anticipation of our Open House which is scheduled for Saturday, October 21, 2006, from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 p.m. The Box 8 Club will provide food and drinks for the event as usual. We had hoped to combine the open house with a blood drive by the Red Cross, but they are not available on that date.

Chief Svetanics reported that beginning October 1st and continuing through the month of October, each crew will be going door to door to install smoke detectors and checking batteries. This is in preparation of Fire Safety Week, October 8th through the 14th. All crews will also be busy next month giving area classroom talks.

Chief Svetanics stated that he will be out of service in Emmetsburg, Maryland October 7th through the 9th at the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Memorial where he will be speaking to a group of about 3,000 people, along with the widows and families of previous year’s fallen firefighters. The Foundation pays for the Chief’s airfare, hotel and meal accommodations.

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 relations report, community services report, wage report and letters from Claire C. McCaskill and Boy Scouts of America.

Motion by Mr. Meyer to give Ms. Vincent authority to contract for new copier after inquiry into increasing amount of copies from 12,000 to 16,000 per year in maintenance agreement, 2nd by Mr. Schloss, roll call vote Mr. Bettag aye, Mr. Meyer aye, Mr. Schloss aye.

Mr. Schloss made an inquiry concerning a Citizen’s request for an Eagle Scout project. Chief Svetanics replied that the Scout and parents could come to the firehouse and make a proposal to be considered.

Motion by Mr. Schloss to run ad for three days in The Countian regarding bids for medical insurance for District employees. Sealed bids are to be in by November 1, 2006, opened and considered by the Board on November 2, and carriers will be notified by November 15, 2006, 2nd by Mr. Meyer, roll call vote Mr. Bettag aye, Mr. Meyer aye, Mr. Schloss aye.

Next general meeting scheduled for Monday, October 16, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. The regular open meeting for bill discussion will be on Tuesday, October 24, 2006 at 3:00 p.m.

Motion by Mr. Schloss to adjourn general meeting at 8:05 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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