Mehlville Fire BOD Minutes Jan. 14th, 2010

MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE MEHLVILLE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT OF
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MISSOURI, ON THE
14TH 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 14th 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 4, 2010 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 changes to the EMoPP (Employee Manual of Policies & Procedures) regarding physical examinations. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.
Mr. Hilmer made a motion to adopt the proposed changes to the EMoPP (Employee Manual of Policies & Procedures) regarding the Substance Abuse Testing Policy. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.
Mr. Hilmer recognized Greg Garner from Archimages who presented an update on the construction plans for House 4, including the site plan and changes to the floor plan. Archimages is now proceeding with construction documents and is on schedule for groundbreaking on or about April 1, 2010. Mr. Garner reviewed geotechnical proposals for soils and construction testing and recommended accepting the lowest of the three bids. Mr. Ryan made a motion to accept the bid of Gateway for $2,800 for geotechnical soils and construction testing. Mrs. Stegman seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.
Mr. Ryan stated that he would like to have security cameras added to the plans.
Mr. Ryan requested postponing discussion of the next item on the agenda, the 1 House Generator, until the next Board meeting.
Chief White discussed proposals to rebuild the 1760 Pumper. Mr. Hilmer made a motion to approve the bid to Degel Truck Center for $21,977.50. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.
Mr. Hilmer made a motion to change the Purchase Order Amount to $500. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.
Mrs. Stegman reported that software training for EMS was still being evaluated.
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 5:16 p.m.