General Board Meeting called to order at 3:30 p.m. by President Mr. Schloss. Present were Directors Mr. Schloss, Mr. Bettag and Mr. Meyer, and Chief Svetanics. There were no Citizens present.
There were no additions to the agenda. Motion by Mr. Bettag to approve the agenda as presented, 2nd by Mr. Meyer. Roll call vote Mr. Schloss aye, Mr. Bettag aye, Mr. Meyer aye.
Motion by Mr. Meyer to accept the minutes from the general sessions of August 1, 2007, August 20, 2007 and August 29, 2007 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 August 31, 2007. Mr. Meyer reported that revenue collected through the lockbox was $24,517.75, a lower than budgeted amount for the month due to ambulance computer problems and that we should get caught up in billing through September.
Mr. Meyer stated that actual expenditures for the eighth month are at 64.6% or almost right on budget for the year.
Mr. Meyer reported that we collected $18,757.72 in tax revenue in the month of August.
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 put $40,000.00 of Bond Account Funds into a short term CD.
Chief Svetanics stated that the District’s accountant, Joe Schnieders, sent a corrected copy of “Summary Comparison of Revenues” through July. A corrected copy will be placed in the record.
Chief Svetanics stated that Administrative Assistant Pat Vincent is out of the office due to an operation, but is due to return on September 24.
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Chief Svetanics reported that we have been “sprucing up” in preparation of our upcoming open house and have been refurbishing the garage doors and painting the letters on the front of the fire station in gold leaf.
Chief Svetanics reported that we advertised for bids on a new pumper in the St. Louis Countian and sent notices to major vendors by mail. Bids are due at the Chief’s office by November 5, 2007.
Chief Svetanics confirmed that tuckpointing and waterproofing of the firehouse by local Andre Stone & Mason Work, Inc. is scheduled to begin shortly, weather permitting.
Chief Svetanics stated that plans for the open house, which is set for Saturday, October 13th from 11:00 to 3:00 p.m. are progressing. We have arranged for the Red Cross Mobile Unit to be here for blood donors, free flue shots given and provided by Eberhart’s Pharmacy. Free hot dogs, pretzels, chips, drinks, balloons, magnets, patches, coloring books, pens, safety DVD’s, medical diary magnets and other collectables. There will be games for the children and antique fire apparatus to view. Please plan on attending and meeting your firefighters in person.
Chief Svetanics acknowledged that Lemay Fire Protection District is being honored for Community Service by the Lemay Chamber of Commerce at their annual awards dinner to be held October 10, 2007, at Orlando Gardens Banquet Center. The District will be
represented by Lt. Brian Heidbreder and Directors of the Board.
Chief Svetanics reported that the Oakville Elks will be honoring Captain Joe Schuessel as Firefighter of the Year for over 30 years of dedication and service to the community at a dinner to be held on October 20th. Captain Schuessel’s fellow employees and family are invited to be a part of this presentation.
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, South County Fire Alarm Association Minutes, Project Lemay’s National Night Out Thank-You, letter from Ernie Sengheiser of Occasions and LFPD’s Open House Flyer.
Action Agenda: No action on resealing of parking lot at this time. Item is carried to next meeting.
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Next general meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at 3:30 p.m. The regular open meeting for bill discussion will be on Tuesday, October 23, 2007 at 3:30 p.m.
Motion by Mr. Meyer to adjourn general meeting at 4:12 p.m., 2nd by Mr. Schloss, roll call vote Mr. Schloss aye, Mr. Bettag aye, Mr. Meyer aye.
Respectfully submitted,
John C. Bettag, Secretary
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