General Board Meeting called to order at 2:00 p.m. by Chairman Mr. Meyer. Present were Directors Mr. Meyer, Mr. Schloss and Mr. Bettag, Chief Svetanics and Ms. Vincent. Also present was District Attorney Matt Hoffman. There was one citizen of the district present, Mr. Tom Coll.
Motion by Mr. Schloss to amend the agenda as presented to move 5.12 River City Casino Safety Tax to closed session under Sunshine Law Executive Session 610.021(1), 2nd by Mr. Bettag, roll call vote Mr. Meyer aye, Mr. Schloss aye, Mr. Bettag aye.
The Board reviewed and signed monthly expenses.
5.11 - Tabled Warner Communications Corporation proposal for new radios for new 1617 and 1604. Explanation of difference for ambulance costs at $2,826 as opposed to truck radio at $1,778 is that ambulance will have a dual head remote with one in front cab and one in patient compartment.
Motion by Mr. Schloss to accept proposal by Warner Communications Corporation for new radios for new Ambulance 1617 and new Pickup Truck 1604 for total price of $4,604.00, 2nd by Mr. Bettag, roll call vote Mr. Meyer aye, Mr. Schloss aye, Mr. Bettag aye.
6.0 - Question by Mr. Coll: What is our involvement with River City Casino and when is it opening?
Answer by Mr. Meyer: They are opening in early spring, shooting for March. The casino is up and ready and have operators in training now. They are finishing up interiors of the several restaurants also opening.
Answer by Chief Svetanics: Our involvement will be like any other business, fire safety and ambulance calls. We will have access to a secured gated entrance off Hoffmeister Street.
Motion by Mr. Schloss to recess general session and move to executive session at 2:37 p.m., 2nd by Mr. Bettag, roll call vote Mr. Meyer aye, Mr. Schloss aye, Mr. Bettag aye. Mr. Coll and Ms. Vincent left meeting at this time.
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January 19, 2010
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Executive meeting called to order under 610.021(1) at 2:39 p.m. by Chairman Mr. Meyer. Discussion of River City Casino Safety Tax with Mr. Hoffman. No vote taken.
Motion by Mr. Schloss to adjourn executive session at 3:25 p.m., 2nd by Mr. Bettag, roll call vote Mr. Meyer aye, Mr. Schloss aye, Mr. Bettag aye.
Respectfully submitted,
Jerry G. Schloss, Secretary
JGS/pgv