BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

103 Carefree Drive

Maryville, Mo

August 12th, 2003

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:

STATEMENT: The use of the tape recorder is an aid for the Recording Secretary and is erased after the minutes are transcribed.

PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:

INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS :

REPORT FROM HOSPITAL REPRESENTATIVE:

REPORT FROM BURLINGTON JUNCTION RESCUE SQUAD:

REPORT FROM HOPKINS RESCUE SQUAD:

REPORT FROM RAVENWOOD RESCUE SQUAD:

REPORT FROM TRI-C RESCUE SQUAD:

REPORT FROM MARYVILLE RESCUE SQUAD:

PRESENTATION OF TREASURERS REPORT:

PRESENTATION OF BILLS TO BE PAID:

PRESENTATION OF REVENUE AND EXPENSES:

PRESENTATION OF P.A.T. VAN:

PRESENTATION OF BUSINESS MANAGER REPORT:

EMPLOYEE CONCERNS/REQUESTS:

OLD BUSINESS:

Closed meetings and closed records authorized when, exceptions.

610.021. Except to the extent disclosure is otherwise required by law, a public governmental body is authorized to close meetings, records and votes, to the extent they relate to the following:

(3) Hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting of particular employees by a public governmental body when personal information about the employee is discussed or recorded. However, any vote on a final decision, when taken by a public governmental body, to hire, fire, promote or discipline an employee of a public governmental body must be made available with a record of how each member voted to the public within seventy-two hours of the close of the meeting where such action occurs; provided, however, that any employee so affected shall be entitled to prompt notice of such decision during the seventy-two-hour period before such decision is made available to the public. As used in this subdivision, the term "personal information" means information relating to the performance or merit of individual employees; any other business that may come before the board

(14) Records which are protected from disclosure by law;

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

July 9^th, 2003 Minutes

7:30 P.M.

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Warner, Vice chairman Redden, Treasurer Johnson, secretary Standiford, member McPherson and member Tobin were present.

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: No one was absent

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER : Chairman Warner called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm.

PRESENTATION OF THE MINUTES : The minutes were presented to the board members. Secretary Standiford made the motion to accept the minutes as presented to the board members and vice-chair Redden seconded the motion. Chairman Warner called for a vote. Member McPherson, yea, member Tobin, yea, vice-chair Redden, yea, Treasurer Johnson, yea and Secretary Standiford , yea. Motion passed.

INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS: There were none present.

REPORT FROM ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL REPRESENTATIVE: Pat Giffin was not present.

REPORT FROM BURLINGTON JUNCTION RESCUE UNIT: Member McPherson stated that all is fine.

REPORT FROM HOPKINS RESCUE UNIT: No one was present.

REPORT FROM RAVENWOOD RESCUE SQUAD: All is fine. They have a member who passed her EMT test.

REPORT FROM TRI-C RESCUE SQUAD: All is fine.

REPORT FROM MARYVILLE RESCUE UNIT: All is fine.

TREASURERS REPORT: The report was given to the board members and it was tabled until next month.

REVENUES AND EXPENSE: Stands as presented.

P.A.T. VAN REPORT: The report stands as presented.

OPERATIONS MANAGER REPORT: Item one was to discuss the mold in the office complex. This is from condensation. So far we have not heard from anyone for bids.

Item two was to discuss the breakdowns for last month. 131 had to have brake pads and rotors turned, 132 did not show any leaks yet, and the bearings on the front wheels on 132 were replaced.

Item three was to discuss the dispatching.

Item four was to inform the board members that there would be a closed meeting for Maudlin and Florea.

Item seven was to inform the board members about the personnel manual. There are changes that need to be made. He is working on this.

Item eight was to inform the board members about the unclaimed property that was posted in the newspaper. Florea and Lager filled out the paper work to receive the unclaimed funds. Not sure of what it is or the amount.

Item nine was to discuss the medical director.

Item ten was to discuss a letter from an attorney telling us what we can charge for records. Florea talked to our attorney, Frank Foster, and got his ruling. This is an informational item only.

TRAINING MANAGERS REPORT: Item one was to inform the board members that the employees will go tour the new armory at the next meeting.

Item two was to inform the board that the satellite for CPR has been established between Heartland and the District.

Item three was to inform the board members that the Life Net Landing Zone class went off just fine with 10 people attending.

Item four was to discuss the water rescue dates.

BUSINESS MANAGERS REPORT: Lager was not present at the meeting. Florea went over her report for her. Item one was to inform the board that the audit did start, but has hit a snag and will get finished in the future.

Item two was to inform the board that several contractors have looked at the roof, but no one has sent in a bid.

CONCERNS AND REQUEST: None were brought up to the board.

OLD BUSINESS: The tax levy was discussed next. After a discussion member McPherson made the motion to lower the tax levy for the year to 5 cents per $100 valuation and Treasurer Johnson seconded the motion. Chairman Warner called for a vote. Member McPherson, yea, member Tobin, yea, vice-chair Redden, yea, Treasurer Johnson, yea and Secretary Standiford , yea. Motion passed. The tax levy will be dropped from 18 cents per $100 of valuation to 5 cents, which is lower than what was promised in the election.

The by-laws were next on the agenda to discuss. Member McPherson made the motion to approve the change in the by-laws as presented and member Tobin seconded the motion. Chairman Warner called for a vote. Member McPherson, yea, member Tobin, yea, vice-chair Redden, yea, Treasurer Johnson, yea and Secretary Standiford , yea. Motion passed.

NEW BUSINESS: None brought to the board of directors.

ADJOURNMENT: Member McPherson made the motion to take a five minute recess and go into closed session and Secretary Standiford seconded the motion. Chairman Warner called for a vote. Member McPherson, yea, member Tobin, yea, vice-chair Redden, yea, Treasurer Johnson, yea and Secretary Standiford , yea. Motion passed.

OPEN SESSION: Member McPherson made the motion to go into closed session at 9:30 pm and vice chair Redden seconded the motion. Chairman Warner called for a vote. Member McPherson, yea, member Tobin, yea, vice-chair Redden, yea, Treasurer Johnson, yea and Secretary Standiford , yea. Motion passed.

OPEN SESSION: Secretary Standiford made the motion to go in to open session and member McPherson seconded the motion.

Member McPherson made the motion to grant Rick Maudlin a raise of 25 cents per hour and Treasurer Johnson seconded the motion. Chairman Warner called for a vote. Member McPherson, yea, member Tobin, yea, vice-chair Redden, yea, Treasurer Johnson, yea and Secretary Standiford , yea. Motion passed.

Member McPherson made the motion to grant Bill Florea a raise of 25 cents per hour and vice chair Redden seconded he motion. Chairman Warner called for a vote. Member McPherson, yea, member Tobin, yea, vice-chair Redden, yea, Treasurer Johnson, yea and Secretary Standiford , yea. Motion passed.

ADJOURNMENT: Member McPherson made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:15 pm and member Tobin seconded the motion. Chairman Warner called for a vote. Member McPherson, yea, member Tobin, yea, vice-chair Redden, yea, Treasurer Johnson, yea and Secretary Standiford , yea. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned.

Recorded by LaRee Lager

Nodaway County Ambulance District

Signed:

Charles Standiford, Secretary