General Board Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Mr. Bettag. Present were Directors Mr. Bettag, Mr. Schloss and Mr. Meyer, Chief Svetanics and Ms. Vincent. Also present were representatives of FindEngine Systems, Mr. Dan Hayes and Mr. Patrick Spillman. Also present were Fire Chief Larry Boyle of Fenton and our District Accountant, Joe Schnieders. There were no citizens present.
Chairman Mr. Bettag asked Chief Boyle to lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion by Mr. Schloss to accept the amended agenda as presented 2nd by Mr. Meyer, roll call vote Mr. Bettag aye, Mr. Schloss aye, Mr. Meyer aye.
Mr. Bettag asked if the gentlemen from FindEngine Systems would like to go ahead with their presentation at this time. Mr. Spillman gave an introduction of the system. Mr. Spillman explained it was a tool for mutual aid that would benefit the entire state and save the lives of the public, firemen and also would save money.
Chief Boyle presented facts wherein Fenton has been using the system and is very pleased with the results. The system will not only have entire physical assets at one’s fingertips but will contain personnel information as well. The purpose is to have information at the ready when needed for disasters such as floods, tornados, earthquakes, etc. If a certain truck, tool or specifically trained personnel are needed, one has only to look it up on-line through the system to find the specific help immediately. If the head administrative personnel were not available to run a department, the information stored in the FindEngine System would empower anyone to be able to run the department. The information is HIPPA protected. Mr. Spillman informed the board that an initial database needed to be established and then just simple updates to maintain the system at reasonable intervals. Mr. Spillman noted that since Lemay is a member of the St. Louis Metro Fire District Alliance, we would get 25 percent off the price of the system which now stands as $2,000 per agency and $1,000 ongoing usage. Mr. Spillman and Mr. Hayes left the meeting at 8:08 p.m.
The Board and Chief Svetanics discussed purchasing the system. Mr. Bettag asked that it be put on the next agenda.
Mr. Schloss gave the treasurer’s report for the month ending April 30, 2011. Mr. Schnieders and the Board discussed finances. Mr. Schnieders stated that revenues were up from current and delinquent taxes, but that ambulance fees and interest income are down. The District’s expenditures
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were under budget for the first month of the second quarter at only 28.9%. On budget would be 33.3% at this time of the year.
Motion made by Mr. Meyer to accept the treasurer’s report as presented, 2nd by Mr. Bettag, roll call vote, Mr. Bettag aye, Mr. Schloss aye, Mr. Meyer aye.
Mr. Schnieders left the meeting at 8:24 p.m.
Motion by Mr. Schloss to accept the minutes of the general sessions of April 6, 2011, April 15, 2011, April 21, 2011 and April 26, 2011 as amended, 2nd by Mr. Meyer, roll call vote, Mr. Bettag aye, Mr. Schloss aye, Mr. Meyer aye.
Chief Svetanics reported that he and Pvt.’s Firtos and Koebel took the rescue truck to the Fire Engine Rally held at the Museum of Transportation on May 14th. Chief Svetanics stated that although the weather was not sunny, they had a nice turnout and a few districts were interested in the new rescue truck.
Chief Svetanics reported that the independent auditors are coming to the District on Monday of next week. The auditors usually stay for four days gathering information for the audit which is due to be filed with the state in June.
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, public information report, and St. Louis Metro Fire District Alliance Meeting Minutes.
Next general meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 14, 2011, at 8:00 a.m. Next general meeting for bill discussion will be on Tuesday, June 21, 2011, at 8:00 a.m.
Motion by Mr. Meyer to adjourn general meeting at 8:59 p.m., 2nd by Mr. Schloss, roll call vote, Mr. Bettag aye, Mr. Schloss aye, Mr. Meyer aye.
Respectfully submitted,
David Meyer, Secretary
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