General Board Meeting called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Chairman Mr. Bettag. Present were Directors Mr. Bettag, Mr. Schloss and Mr. Meyer, Chief Svetanics and Ms. Vincent. Also present was District Accountant, Joe Schnieders. There were no citizens present.
Chairman Bettag led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mr. Bettag asked if there were any additions to the agenda. Motion by Mr. Schloss to accept the agenda as presented, 2nd by Mr. Meyer, roll call vote Mr. Bettag aye, Mr. Schloss aye, Mr. Meyer aye.
Mr. Bettag asked if there were any changes to the Minutes of December 6, December 13 and December 20. Motion by Mr. Schloss to accept the minutes as published , 2nd by Mr. Meyer, roll call vote, Mr. Bettag aye, Mr. Schloss aye, Mr. Meyer aye.
Mr. Bettag asked Mr. Schnieders to present the treasurer’s reports. Mr. Schnieders and Board discussed financial reports for the month ending December 31, 2011. Mr. Schnieders stated that revenues for the year 2011 were $677,084 more than budgeted, and that total revenue for the year was $4,173,759. Mr. Schnieders reported that ambulance revenue from the lockbox was $433,075 for the year ending 2011.
Mr. Schnieders stated that the District’s expenditures were $3,130,649, which is $30,548 over budget, coming in at 101.0% for 2011.
Motion made by Mr. Schloss to accept the treasurer’s report as presented, 2nd by Mr. Meyer, roll call vote, Mr. Bettag aye, Mr. Schloss aye, Mr. Meyer aye.
Chief Svetanics reported that we received a grant from the Missouri-American Water Company which we will use to purchase three new AED’s (Automated Electrical Defibrillators).
Chief Svetanics reported that we had a promotional ceremony on December 30th with close to 100 attendees. The District promoted three new Deputy Chiefs: Dan Bertelsmeier, Brian Heidbreder and Steve Christeson. Two were promoted to Captain: Norm Glover and Larry Lewellen, and three were promoted to Lieutenant: Chris Taylor, Johnny Lewellen and Jamie Schwenk.
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Chief Svetanics reported that we hired three new employees: Robert Clark, Jeremy Bohm and Dominick Moll. All three Firefighter/Paramedics started on January 1st.
Chief Svetanics mentioned that the American Legion named Steve Frierdich as Firefighter of the Year and Doug Michalski as Paramedic of the Year in a small ceremony on December 23rd, where they each received an award and a $50.00 credit card.
Chief Svetanics met with the Missouri Highway Patrol from Jefferson City for the annual River City Casino conference. Everything at the Casino is doing well. Chief Svetanics mentioned that during an inspection a few weeks ago, we were told that plans for construction on the hotel will begin in March of this year.
Chief Svetanics noted that since we promoted so many, we are now facing testing for the medical officer and an engineer positions. The tests will be on February 1st and 3rd.
Chief Svetanics reported that employee evaluations are being performed this week.
Also, Chief Svetanics mentioned that we were asked to join the Veterans’ Parade to be held Saturday, January 28th. The parade is to honor returning veterans from Iraq.
The Board was asked by Wind Engineering to pass a resolution to install fire hydrants at the new addition at Sherbrooke Village. Motion by Mr. Schloss for Resolution 1-01-12 for Installation of Public Fire Hydrants at Alexian Brothers Sherbrooke Village, 4005 Ripa Ave. & 4000 Ripa Ave. (formerly 1801 Ave. H), City of Lemay, St. Louis County, Missouri 63125, 2nd by Mr. Meyer, roll call vote, Mr. Bettag aye, Mr. Schloss aye, Mr. Meyer aye.
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, Letter from Mehlville Fire Protection District and a letter from the United Way.
Next general meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. The next general meeting for bill discussion will be held Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.
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Motion by Mr. Schloss to adjourn general session at 5:18 p.m., 2nd by Mr. Meyer, roll call vote Mr. Bettag aye, Mr. Schloss aye, Mr. Meyer aye.
Respectfully submitted,
David Meyer, Secretary
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