Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Mehlville Fire BOD Agenda April 1st, 2010

Mehlville Fire Protection District Agenda
Directors' Meeting April 1, 2010
MFPD Conference Room
11020 Mueller Road
______________________________________________________
Aaron Hilmer Bonnie Stegman Ed Ryan
Chairman Treasurer Secretary ______________________________________________________


CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER AT 5:00 P.M.



OLD BUSINESS
Chain of Command/Management


NEW BUSINESS


PUBLIC COMMENTS

BOARD VOTE ON CLOSED SESSION
OPEN SESSION ADJOURNMENT

CLOSED SESSION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING OPEN SESSION
Personnel
Legal
Real Estate

CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNMENT


(Individuals wishing to make comments should fill out a Speaker's Card and turn it in to the Chairman before the meeting. )
The District's Training Facility and Conference Room are handicapped accessible. If you need any special accommodations, please contact 314.894.0420, extension 1713 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Posted 3/30/2010 @ 1700

Sunday, March 28, 2010

Enough Already

I do my best not to censor items sent in. I keep out the really vulgar but for the most part, I try to post most comments. Can I make a request though? Let's try to keep the name-calling down.
For example, instead of calling someone a drunken wifebeater, note that an individual has had restraining orders requested against them and that employees have reported that they witnessed such activities.
Thanks.
Mike

Monday, March 22, 2010

Nothing Has Changed, The Call Still Stinks

A recent comment by a visitor brought to my attention the Call's recent trashing of one of Mehlville's former superintendants, Dr. Tim Ricker:

Mike--
Not only does the Call not pay their bills, but they are short-sighted and quick to forget also. I point to the recent editorial about how Mehlville, under Terry Noble, is finally headed in the right direction financially. Now, I like and respect Mr. Noble, and feel is has done the best he could possibly do. However, the Call blames Mehlville's current financial troubles on Tim Ricker and the school board of that time, which you were on. They seem to forget, and never mention, Jerry Chambers...you know, that "fill-in" superintendent who the Call LOVED who pushed for a 6% pay increase with no way to pay for it. Or who pushed to spend over $1million to renovate St. John's for SCOPE, or who gave all administrators a 6% raise. And the school board of Jerry Chambers is pretty much the same as the current....So why isn't that mentioned? Could it be because the Call would NEVER admit that they were wrong about that guy? That he was just trouble? Hmm, then is Tim Ricker to blame for the Call's problems? Or maybe it's your fault Mike!!! Thanks to the Call for wanting transparency from everyone but themself.

March 15, 2010 5:43 PM


Now, I'm not familiar with our school district's current financial situation. I'm guessing it's similar to the way it's been for the last 20 years or so. I'm sure that whatever they need to do to balance the budget, they will do it. Our community, fueled by the ignorant bastards at the Call, will be frustrated, point fingers and then push on. We will continue to be a good, but not great district. We don't have the financial resources to be great and the status quo is acceptable to the community. As to Dr. Ricker having anything to do with any financial problems we might have, that's just buffoonery. Notice that any comments like that were in the opinion section. That area doesn't require any accuracy, which is why Mike Anthony generally writes it. The Ricker era was one of fiscal conservatism for the district. He lead by example. In his three years as superintendent, he never accepted a raise. His senior staff all followed suit one year and all asked not to be given a raise. He slashed spending in administration at not only the central office, but around the district. A number of people didn't care for Ricker and they are entitled to their opinion. He wasn't perfect. I disagreed with certain things he did and said. But for the Call to suggest that he wasn't prudent with the district's money, is just absurd.
As to Dr. Chambers, you're probably right. And I know that he purchased food and drink for Call management in violation of journalistic ethics. That's just one more shinning example of hypocrisy.

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Call Newspapers Still Not paying Their Bills

09SL-AC16994 - PELARIOUS INC V CONCORD PUBLICATIONS


It's been 7 months and the Call still hasn't paid off their last judgement from court.

Judgment
Date: 08/10/2009 Description: Judgment Entered Against: CONCORD PUBLICATIONS INC
Amount of Judgment: $9,182.69 Date of Satisfaction: not yet on file

Text: AFFIDAVIT FILED. SO ORDERED: JUDGE JUDY PREDDY DRAPER

Next Judgment
Date: 08/10/2009 Description: Judgment Entered Against: CALL PUBLISHING INC
Amount of Judgment: $9,182.69 Date of Satisfaction: not yet on file

Text: AFFIDAVIT FILED. SO ORDERED: JUDGE JUDY PREDDY DRAPER

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Mehlville Fire Protection District BOD Agenda Thursday March 11th, 2010

Mehlville Fire Protection District Agenda
Directors' Meeting March 11, 2010
MFPD Conference Room
11020 Mueller Road
______________________________________________________
Aaron Hilmer Bonnie Stegman Ed Ryan
Chairman Treasurer Secretary ______________________________________________________


CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER AT 5:00 P.M.

PAYMENT OF BILLS OF MARCH 1, 2010

APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF DECEMBER 3, 10, 17, 23, 28 AND 30, 2009


OLD BUSINESS
Archimages Update


NEW BUSINESS
Tuition Reimbursement Request from One Firefighter
South County Fire Alarm Lease Agreement

PUBLIC COMMENTS

BOARD VOTE ON CLOSED SESSION
OPEN SESSION ADJOURNMENT

CLOSED SESSION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING OPEN SESSION
Personnel
Legal
Real Estate

CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNMENT


Posted 3/9/2010 @ 1700

Monday, March 1, 2010

Mehlville Fire Board Meeting Minutes Feb. 11th, 2010

MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE MEHLVILLE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT OF
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MISSOURI, ON THE
11TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2010


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 11th day of February, 2010.
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; and
Timothy J. White, Administrative Chief Fire Officer of the Mehlville Fire Protection District.
James J. Silvernail, Chief of the Mehlville Fire Protection District, was absent.
Mr. Hilmer called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. and announced the Board to be in session for the transaction of business.
Mrs. Stegman made a motion to pay the bills of February 1, 2010 and to attach a copy to the minutes. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.
Mr. Ryan made a motion to approve the Board meeting minutes of November 3, 12, 17, and 19, 2009. Mrs. Stegman seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.
Mrs. Stegman reviewed details of the contract with Health Stream for the EMS CEU Program, including a reduction of the annual fee to $6,106.50.
Mr. Ryan made a motion to accept the revised Mission Statement for Mehlville Fire Protection District. Mrs. Stegman seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.
Chief White discussed the bids for a hydraulic power unit. Mrs. Stegman made a motion to accept Tower Fire Apparatus’ bid of $6,500. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.
Mrs. Stegman made a motion to approve Captain Jason Appel’s request for tuition reimbursement of $3,575 for the paramedic program at Mineral Area College for the 2010 year. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.
Chief White discussed the current EMoPP Provision for employees obtaining instructor certificates and recommended its elimination. The Board will vote on this at a future meeting.
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 5:10 p.m.

Mehlville Fire BOD Minutes Feb, 6th, 2010

MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE MEHLVILLE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT OF
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MISSOURI, ON THE
6TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2010


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 6th day of February, 2010.
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; and
Timothy J. White, Administrative Chief Fire Officer of the Mehlville Fire Protection District.
James J. Silvernail, Chief of the Mehlville Fire Protection District, was absent.
Mr. Hilmer called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. and announced the Board to be in session for the transaction of business.
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 10:01 a.m.

Mehlville Fire Board Meeting Minutes Jan. 28th, 2010

MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE MEHLVILLE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT OF
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MISSOURI, ON THE
28TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2010


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 28th day of January, 2010.
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; and
Timothy J. White, Administrative Chief Fire Officer of the Mehlville Fire Protection District.
James J. Silvernail, Chief of the Mehlville Fire Protection District, was absent.
Mr. Hilmer called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. and announced the Board to be in session for the transaction of business.
Mrs. Stegman made a motion to pay the bills of January 19, 2010 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 December 31, 2009 and waive the reading. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.
Mr. Ryan made a motion to accept the bid of $49,580 from Schaeffer Electric for the purchase of a Kohler 125KW Generator for 1 House. Mrs. Stegman seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.
Chief White discussed the success of the Fit for Duty program.
Mr. Ryan raised the issue of the District’s carbon footprint and said he and Chief White would be exploring ways to improve energy efficiency, beginning with free energy audits by Ameren UE of all seven firehouses.
Chief White presented the Board with several potential mission statements for review and discussion at a later meeting.
Mrs. Stegman made a motion to approve tuition reimbursements of $2,180 for Jason Appel, $1,570 for Kevin Reis, and $4,000 for Daniel LaFata. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.
Mr. Hilmer made a motion to remove Private Adam Baumgartner and Private Shannon Klossner-Roden from probationary status. Mrs. Stegman seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.
Chief White informed the Board that he would be developing a plan for updating the District’s aging computer network.
Chief White discussed the District’s need for four EMS Field Training Officers. Mr. Hilmer made a motion to approve four Field Training Officers at a cost of $4,000 each. Mrs. Stegman seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.
Chief White discussed two bids for the EMS CEU Program. CE Solutions’ bid is $8,000 and Health Stream’s bid is $12,900. Mrs. Stegman stated her opinion that the Health Stream content is more robust and that Health Stream includes an LMS tracking system. Mrs. Stegman made a motion to accept Health Stream’s bid of $12,900 for a two year contract. Mr. Hilmer seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.
Mr. Hilmer recognized Lieutenant Doug Weck who asked Mr. Hilmer for an update on the distribution of the defined benefit pension plan. Mr. Hilmer said the matter may take six months to resolve due to IRS delays.
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 5:15 p.m.

Mehlville Fire BOD Agenda Thursday, Feb. 25th, 2010

Mehlville Fire Protection District Agenda
Directors' Meeting February 25, 2010
MFPD Conference Room
11020 Mueller Road
______________________________________________________
Aaron Hilmer Bonnie Stegman Ed Ryan
Chairman Treasurer Secretary ______________________________________________________


CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER AT 5:00 P.M.

PAYMENT OF BILLS OF FEBRUARY 15, 2010

TREASURER’S REPORT AS OF JANUARY 31, 2010

ANNOUNCEMENTS
New Construction Award

OLD BUSINESS
EMoPP – Instructor's Certificate


NEW BUSINESS


PUBLIC COMMENTS

BOARD VOTE ON CLOSED SESSION
OPEN SESSION ADJOURNMENT

CLOSED SESSION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING OPEN SESSION
Personnel
Legal
Real Estate

CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNMENT


Posted 2/24/2010 @ 1700


Clodes Session Votes

Mr. Heins:

Per your request, please note that no votes were taken. Thank you.


Matt Hoffman
Hoffman & Slocomb, LLC
1115 Locust Street, 4th Floor
St. Louis, MO 63101