Mehlville Fire Board Meeting Dec. 30th, 2009

MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE MEHLVILLE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT OF
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MISSOURI, ON THE
30TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 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 30th day of December, 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; 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.
Mr. Hilmer amended the agenda to include EMS Field Training Officer, Confidentiality Agreement, 2009 Final Revised Budget, and MAFPD 2010 Membership.
Mrs. Stegman made a motion to pay the bills of December 21, 2009 and to attach a copy to the minutes. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.
Mr. Hilmer made a motion to adopt the proposed Wage Scales. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.
Chief White discussed a proposed modification to the EMoPP to limit the tri-annual physical examinations to firefighters, paramedics and fire/medics. Mr. Hilmer said the Board would consider the proposal.
Chief White discussed proposed modifications to the EMoPP Substance Abuse Testing Policy that would make the policy consistent with that of the DOT.
Chief White presented three Tuition Reimbursement Requests for Private Tim Block, Private Mike Gapsch and Deputy Chief Joe Schmidt. Mr. Hilmer made a motion to approve all three Tuition Reimbursement Requests. Mrs. Stegman seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.
Mr. Hilmer made a motion to approve a contract with Hochschild, Bloom & Co., LLP, for audit services from 2009 to 2012. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.
Mr. Hilmer made a motion to remove Private John Grass from probationary status. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.
Mr. Hilmer made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report as of November 30, 2009. Mrs. Stegman seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.
Chief White discussed a proposal from Deputy Chief Walk and Dr. Bosche to appoint EMS Field Training Officers. Mr. Hilmer asked what the requested stipend would be, and Chief White said he would like it to be $4,500 to $5,000 per year. The Board will review the proposal and vote on it at a future meeting.
Mrs. Stegman brought up the National Fire Academy and stated that Chief White should apply for the Executive Fire Officer program. The four-year program is paid for by FEMA. The annual commitment consists of four two-week classes, plus available online classes. The application must be submitted by June, 2010, to start the program in 2011. Mrs. Stegman said that the Board could evaluate whether other chief officers of MFPD could attend other programs of the Academy.
Mr. Hilmer made a motion to approve the Confidential Disclosure Agreement. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.
Mr. Hilmer reviewed the Final Revised 2009 Budget. He pointed out two significant changes in the final budget. A revenue shortfall of almost $250,000 was caused by declining interest rates and fewer permit fees, and $800,000 was expended to purchase land for the relocation of the fire house on Tesson Ferry. Mr. Hilmer then made a motion to approve the 2009 Revised Budget. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.
Mrs. Stegman made a motion to renew the District’s MAFPD membership. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.
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.


________________________________________Aaron Hilmer, Chairman