April 27, 2010

 

 

 

            General Board Meeting called to order at 2:30 p.m. by Chairman Mr. Meyer.  Present were Directors Mr. Meyer, Mr. Schloss and Mr. Bettag, Chief Svetanics and Lemay Fire Protection District’s Attorney, Matt Hoffman.

 

Motion to move to closed executive session under RSMo. 610.021(1) by Mr. Schloss, 2nd by Mr. Bettag, roll call vote Mr. Meyer aye, Mr. Schloss aye, Mr. Bettag aye.

 

Discussion by Board, Chief Svetanics and Mr. Hoffman of Safety Tax issue regarding St. Louis County Government.  No vote taken.

 

Motion to recess closed session at 2:25 p.m. by Mr. Schloss, 2nd by Mr. Bettag, roll call vote Mr. Meyer aye, Mr. Schloss aye, Mr. Bettag aye.

 

            General Board Meeting reconvened at 3:30 p.m. by Chairman Mr. Meyer.  Present were Directors Mr. Meyer, Mr. Schloss and Mr. Bettag, Chief Svetanics and Ms. Vincent.  Also present were Matt Hoffman, District Attorney, and Barbara Hehmeyer of the Lemay Chamber of Commerce and Lemay Development Corporation.  There were three citizens of the district present, Mr. Tom Coll, Mr. Dan Venverloh and Mr. Ted Esswein.

 

            Motion by Mr. Schloss to accept the agenda as presented, 2nd by Mr. Bettag, roll call vote Mr. Meyer aye, Mr. Schloss aye, Mr. Bettag aye. 

 

            Questions by citizens and discussion with the Board.  The Board further discussed issues with the Safety Tax generated from the casino. Mr. Meyer stated that the casino is doing everything right.  They are paying their taxes.

 

            Attorney Hoffman explained that we had filed a Writ of Mandamus and we are waiting for a responsive pleading from St. Louis County.

 

            Mr. Meyer stated that we will have an informational meeting later in May to keep citizens informed of these issues.

 

            Mr. Hoffman and Ms. Heymeyer left meeting at 4:00 p.m.

 

            Mr. Esswein left meting at 4:17 p.m.

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April 27, 2010

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            Motion by Mr. Schloss to accept the Revised Summary Comparison of Revenues; Actual to Budget to Last Year, 2nd by Mr. Bettag, roll call vote Mr. Meyer aye, Mr. Schloss aye, Mr. Bettag aye. 

 

The Board reviewed and signed monthly expenses.

 

            Motion by Mr. Schloss to accept Physio-Control’s bid for the Lifepak 12 Contract as there were no other bids, 2nd by Mr. Bettag, roll call vote Mr. Meyer aye, Mr. Schloss aye, Mr. Bettag aye. 

 

Next general meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 18, 2010, at 3:30 p.m.  Next general meeting for bill discussion will be on Tuesday, May 25, 2010, at 4:00 p.m. 

 

            Motion by Mr. Schloss to adjourn general session at 4:34 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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