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, and Chief Svetanics. Also present were Mark Brady of the St. Louis County Economic Council and Lemay Fire District’s attorney Matt Hoffman. There were no citizens of the district present.
Mr. Schloss stated there are no additions to the agenda. Mr. Meyer made a motion to accept the agenda as written, 2nd by Mr. Bettag, roll call vote Mr. Schloss aye, Mr. Bettag aye, and Mr. Meyer aye.
Mr. Brady explained current states of future tax revenue relative to the gambling facility due to open in the 2009-2010 timeframe. The property assessment, for taxing purposes, must be filed by January 1st for that year. Further, the property assessment is not made until the structures are under roof and enclosed. Based on the above, it is expected that the earliest the Fire District will see any tax revenue would be the 4th quarter, 2010. The estimate of tax revenue from the property tax increase is 1.2 million.
There is also a public safety tax amount to be decided. It is recommended that the Fire District begin steps to present any needs to the appropriate county officials who have responsibility for distributing the expected public safety tax revenues. The board asked attorney Hoffman to make the initial contacts with the appropriate county officials.
Mr. Brady summarized and was excused from the meeting at 3:35 p.m.
Next Issue: There is a new State Ordinance (RSMo. 105.666) that requires the board to take continuing education courses concerning the administration of our pension fund. Attorney Hoffman explained possible courses to attend.
Mr. Hoffman was excused from meeting at 3:55 p.m.
Next Issue: The district received two bids for landscape repair. Both were discussed. It was decided to award the work to “Total” Landscaping. Action tabled until Monday.
Motion by Mr. Schloss to move to executive session at 3:58 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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