Mehlville Fire Board Meeting Minutes

MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE MEHLVILLE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT OF
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MISSOURI, ON THE
22ND DAY OF OCTOBER, 2009


The Board of Directors of the Mehlville Fire Protection District of St. Louis County, Missouri, met at the Mehlville Conference Room, 11020 Mueller Road, St. Louis County, Missouri, on the 22nd day of October, 2009.
Present at the meeting were:
Aaron Hilmer, Chairman and Director of the Board;
Bonnie C. Stegman, Treasurer and Director of the Board;
Edmond Ryan, Secretary and Director of the Board;
James J. Silvernail, Chief of the Mehlville Fire Protection District; and
Timothy J. White, Administrative Chief Fire Officer of the Mehlville Fire Protection District.
Mr. Hilmer called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m. and announced the Board to be in session for the transaction of business.
Mrs. Stegman made a motion to approve the payment of bills of October 12, 2009 and to attach a copy to the minutes. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.
Mrs. Stegman made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report as of September 30, 2009 and waive the reading. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.
Mr. Ryan made a motion to accept the Board Meeting minutes of July 2, 14, 21 and 30, 2009. Mrs. Stegman seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.
Chief White discussed the possible donation of the District’s Ford 1980 F350 maintenance truck to South County Tech, in addition to the pumper donation already approved. Mr. Ryan made a motion to donate the truck to South County Tech. Mrs. Stegman seconded the motion, and it was unanimously approved.
Mr. Hilmer recognized David Hope, Director of South County Tech Fire & EMS Academy. Mr. Hope indicated that the Academy would be re-lettering the exteriors of both donated trucks to acknowledge Mehlville Fire Protection District’s donation.
Chief White presented the Board with finalized Fit for Duty and Wellness Program policies. He also pointed out related changes to the Employee Manual of Policies & Procedures. Mr. Hilmer stated that the Board would vote on the policies at a later meeting.
Mr. Ryan recognized and thanked Mr. Jason Roberts, a Boy Scout from Oakville Middle School, who was attending the meeting to learn about local government.
Mr. Hilmer recognized Mr. Garner from Archimages. Mr. Garner introduced civil engineer Paul Boyer and project manager Roy Mangin. Mr. Garner presented preliminary site plans for a new house, similar to House 2, to be located on Tesson Ferry. Paul Boyer presented a brief overview on the site itself. Mr. Garner stated that he would be providing the Board with a proposal that would reflect different scenarios based on retaining a building footprint similar to House 2 or modifying it. Mr. Ryan asked if it was possible for SCI to be contracted and directed by Archimages. Mr. Garner stated that while it was not possible for Archimages to contract with SCI, a better organization and structure could be implemented to address the Board’s concerns. Mr. Garner said that Archimages would send its proposal next week. Mr. Hilmer asked that the proposal include a tentative timeline and be sent to Chief White.
Chief White presented three bids on thermal imaging cameras. The price range was from $8,507 to $11,705. Chief White had Rescue Squad and Pumper personnel evaluate the cameras, and the unanimous agreement was that the Scott camera, at $11,329, was the best option. The primary use of the camera will be search and rescue. The camera will replace a broken thermal imaging camera which cannot be repaired and is out of date. Mr. Ryan made a motion to purchase one Franco Fire Scott Thermal Imager for $11,329. Mrs. Stegman seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.
Mr. Hilmer recognized Paul Alvino, a resident of the Mehlville Fire Protection District, who requested paramedic assistance with transportation to the hospital last Saturday. Mr. Alvino praised the professionalism and care of the two Fire/Medics who responded, Darren Knight and Joe Danner.
Mr. Hilmer then made a motion that a closed meeting be held for the purpose of discussing personnel, legal and real estate matters immediately following the adjournment of the regular meeting. Mr. Hilmer, as part of said motion, moved that said closed meeting not be open to members of the general public under the provisions of Chapter 610 of the Missouri Revised Statutes, commonly referred to as the Sunshine Act. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Stegman. A roll call vote on said motion was taken.
Director Stegman yea.
Director Ryan yea.
Director Hilmer yea.There being no further business, Mr. Hilmer adjourned the meeting at 5:35 p.m.