General Board Meeting called to order at 3:45 p.m. by Chairman Mr. Meyer. Present were Directors Mr. Meyer, Mr. Schloss and Mr. Bettag, Captain Dan Bertelsmeier and Ms. Vincent. Also present was District Accountant Joe Schnieders. There was one citizen of the district present, Mr. Tom Coll.
Motion by Mr. Schloss to amend the agenda as presented to add 4.11 Physio-Control, 2nd by Mr. Bettag, roll call vote Mr. Meyer aye, Mr. Schloss aye, Mr. Bettag aye.
Board will place an ad to bid for a 5-year contract for maintenance on Lifepak-12’s and Batteries for EMS.
Captain Bertelsmeier informed the Board that they will be holding a union meeting on Friday morning, March 26, and will have questions about hiring new employees.
Question by Mr. Coll: Is that in conjunction with the casino? The Board explained to Mr. Coll what lengths they have gone to in order to receive the Safety Tax from St. Louis County.
Mr. Meyer stated that they began by meeting with Mark Brady of the St. Louis County Economic Council on November 8, 2008. Now it is 2010 and in operation and we are not receiving any of the Safety Tax. The casino is paying its taxes, but St. Louis County is not dividing any as to our share.
Mr. Schloss stated that10% of the 21% paid in taxes goes to the Safety Tax for Police, Fire, EMS, Roads, Lighting, etc. and that as Fire and EMS we should be getting part of those funds.
The Board further discussed issues with the Safety Tax generated from the casino.
The Board reviewed and signed monthly expenses.
Mr. Schnieders joined the meeting at 4:00 p.m. and presented the Amended Budget for 2009. The Board and Mr. Schnieders discussed the Amended Budget. Mr. Schnieders will make changes to the Budget to present for approval on Thursday, March 25.
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Motion by Mr. Schloss to adjourn general session at 4:45 p.m., 2nd by Mr. Bettag, roll call vote Mr. Meyer aye, Mr. Schloss aye, Mr. Bettag aye.
Respectfully submitted,
Jerry G. Schloss, Secretary
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