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Time: 6:00 p.m.

Rock Township Ambulance District - House #1 
1800 Lonedell Rd
Arnold, MO 63010 

 

Wednesday, January 25, 2012 @ 6:00 p.m.

     Wednesday, February 22, 2012 @ 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 28, 2012 @ 6:00 p.m.

  Wednesday, April 25, 2012 @ 6:00 p.m.

        Wednesday, May 23, 2012 @ 6:00 p.m.

       Wednesday, June 27, 2012 @ 6:00 p.m.

         Wednesday, July 25, 2012 @ 6:00 p.m.

                Wednesday, August 22, 2012 @ 6:00 p.m.

          Wednesday, September 26, 2012 @ 6:00 p.m.

      Wednesday, October 24, 2012 @ 6:00 p.m.

         Wednesday, November 28, 2012 @ 6:00 p.m.

         Wednesday, December 26, 2012 @ 6:00 p.m.

 

The Minutes of the 409th Meeting

of the ROCK TOWNSHIP AMBULANCE DISTRICT

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

January 25, 2012  

 

OPEN MEETING:

The 409th regular monthly meeting of the Rock Township Ambulance District Board of Directors was called to order by Chairman Ott at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 25, 2012.   

 

ROLL CALL:

Directors and Administrative Personnel – Chairman Ott conducted a roll call of those in attendance. In addition to himself, Vice-Chairman Bowers, Secretary Wieland, Treasurer Crisler, Director C. Meyer, Director D. Meyer, Chief Sammons and Mr. Dennis Tesreau, Legal Counsel for the District, were present.

 

VISITORS AND GUESTS:

Acknowledgement – Chairman Ott thanked everyone present.  

 

Public Comments – There were no comments.

 

MEETING MINUTES:

Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes – Treasurer Crisler motioned to approve the 408th Meeting Minutes from January 4, 2012. Director C. Meyer seconded. There being no discussion, a vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously.

 

Approval of the Executive Session Minutes – Vice-Chairman Bowers motioned to approve the Executive Session minutes from January 4, 2012. Secretary Wieland seconded. There being no discussion, a vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously.

 

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:

Treasurer’s Report – Treasurer Crisler presented the Treasurer’s Report, for December 2011, in the form of a motion to approve the report and to pay all bills.  Director C. Meyer seconded. There being no discussion, a roll call vote was taken. Chairman Ott, “Yes.”; Vice-Chairman Bowers, “Yes.”; Secretary Wieland, “Yes.”, Treasurer Crisler, “Yes.”; Director C. Meyer, “Yes.”; and Director D. Meyer, “Yes.” The motion passed unanimously.     

 

Approval of the Cancellation Report Summary – Chairman Ott requested a motion to approve the January 18, 2012 Cancellation Report Summary for 108 delinquent accounts, totaling $51,820.36. These accounts were sent to a collection agency and will be written off of the District’s expected revenue. Treasurer Crisler motioned to approve the Cancellation Report Summary.  Vice-Chairman Bowers seconded. A roll call vote was taken. Chairman Ott, “Yes.”; Vice-Chairman Bowers, “Yes.”; Secretary Wieland, “Yes.”, Treasurer Crisler, “Yes.”; Director C. Meyer, “Yes.”; and Director D. Meyer, “Yes.”  The motion passed unanimously.  

 

COMMUNICATIONS:

Chief’s Comments – Chief Sammons had nothing to report. She did welcome questions. There were none.

 

Officer Reports - Vehicle Maintenance Report – The Vehicle Maintenance Report and the Report of Incidents and Repairs were reviewed. There was no discussion.

 

Review Completed Patient SurveysThe completed patient survey forms were distributed for the Directors to review.

 

Union Business – Review and Discuss – There was nothing scheduled.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

A.I.A. Owner – Architect Contract – KRJ – Mr. Dennis Tesreau reported that he had just received the final version of the architect agreement. He has reviewed it and approves its content. After much investigation, it was determined that KRJ is unable to obtain “job specific” insurance. They will, however, increase their errors and omissions policy to two (2) million dollars. That expense, $2,000.00 per year, will be payable by the District. A lengthy discussion ensued.

 

Treasurer Crisler read, “Ordinance 2012-01 - AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE AUTHORITY OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ROCK TOWNSHIP AMBULANCE DISTRICT TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH KROMM, RIKIMARU AND JOHANSEN, INC. FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES.”

 

A roll call vote to accept the first reading of the ordinance was taken. Chairman Ott, “Yes.”; Vice-Chairman Bowers, “Yes.”; Secretary Wieland, “Yes.”, Treasurer Crisler, “Yes.”; Director C. Meyer, “Yes.”; and Director D. Meyer, “Yes.”  The first reading of Ordinance 2012-01 was accepted unanimously.

 

Treasurer Crisler then read again, “Ordinance 2012-01 - AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE AUTHORITY OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ROCK TOWNSHIP AMBULANCE DISTRICT TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH KROMM, RIKIMARU AND JOHANSEN, INC. FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES.”

 

A roll call vote to accept the second reading of the ordinance was taken. Chairman Ott, “Yes.”; Vice-Chairman Bowers, “Yes.”; Secretary Wieland, “Yes.”, Treasurer Crisler, “Yes.”; Director C. Meyer, “Yes.”; and Director D. Meyer, “Yes.”  The second reading of Ordinance 2012-01 was accepted unanimously.

 

Treasurer Crisler motioned to adopt Ordinance 2012-01. Vice-Chairman Bowers seconded. There being no discussion, a roll call vote was taken to adopt Ordinance 2012-01. Chairman Ott, “Yes.”; Vice-Chairman Bowers, “Yes.”; Secretary Wieland, “Yes.”, Treasurer Crisler, “Yes.”; Director C. Meyer, “Yes.”; and Director D. Meyer, “Yes.”  The motion passed unanimously.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

Vacation Policy - Chief Sammons explained that negotiations with the union employees in 2010 yielded changes in the vacation policy. 2011 Vacation hours were given in a pro-rated method to accommodate all changes taking effect January 1, 2012. Vacation requests must be given thirty (30) days in advance and Vacation hours are awarded on January 1st of each calendar year versus the employees’ anniversary date of hire.

 

Treasurer Crisler motioned to adopt the policy changes as presented. Director C. Meyer seconded. There being no discussion, a roll call vote was taken. Chairman Ott, “Yes.”; Vice-Chairman Bowers, “Yes.”; Secretary Wieland, “Yes.”, Treasurer Crisler, “Yes.”; Director C. Meyer, “Yes.”; and Director D. Meyer, “Yes.”  The motion passed unanimously.

 

Longevity Policy - Chief Sammons explained that due to December being a busy time of year, she recommends that the Longevity payroll date be moved back to November 1st versus December 1st of each year. In addition, she suggested that those payments of the longevity benefit be by electronic deposit versus live checks. A lengthy discussion was held. This item was tabled.

 

Explorer Internship Program – The District was contacted about hosting an Explorer Internship Program. Chief Sammons explained that the District already sponsors both Paramedic internships and EMT internships throughout the year. Ride-a-long students are scheduled at all three houses. The Chief and the Crew Chiefs discussed this and felt it best to decline participation in their program at this time due to overcrowding. The Chief will reply by expressing appreciation for their interest but declining their request.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Treasurer Crisler motioned to enter a closed session with closed vote and closed record for the purpose of discussing personnel and litigation pursuant to Section 610.021 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri. Secretary Wieland seconded. There being no discussion, a roll-call vote was taken as follows: Chairman Ott, “Yes.”; Vice-Chairman Bowers, “Yes.”; Secretary Wieland, “Yes.”, Treasurer Crisler, "Yes."; Director C. Meyer, “Yes.”; and Director D. Meyer, “Yes.”  The motion passed unanimously.  

 

The Board left open session at 6:25 p.m.

 

The Board returned to open session at 7:17 p.m.

 

GOOD AND WELFARE:   

There was none.  

 

NEXT MEETING DATE AND TIME:

The next meeting date was set for Wednesday, February 22, 2012, at 6:00 p.m.

 

ADJOURNMENT:

There being no further business to come before the Board, Treasurer Crisler motioned to adjourn. Vice-Chairman Bowers seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously at 7:17 p.m.

 

 

 

 

_____________________________________________

Don Wieland - Secretary of the Board

 

Minutes of the Special Meeting

of the Board of Directors of

Rock Township Ambulance District

February 9, 2012

 

OPEN MEETING:

A special meeting of the Rock Township Ambulance District Board of Directors was called to order by Chairman Ott at 3:23 p.m. on Thursday, February 9, 2012 at Rock Township Ambulance District’s House #1.    

 

ROLL CALL:

Directors and Administrative Personnel – Chairman Ott conducted a roll call of those in attendance. In addition to himself, Vice-Chairman Bowers, Secretary Wieland, Treasurer Crisler, Director D. Meyer, Chief Sammons and Mr. Mark Bishop, Legal Counsel for the District, were present.

 

Director C. Meyer was absent.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Treasurer Crisler motioned to enter a closed session with closed vote and closed record for the purpose of discussing personnel and possible litigation pursuant to Section 610.021 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri. Vice-Chairman Bowers seconded. There being no discussion, a roll-call vote was taken as follows: Chairman Ott, “Yes.”; Vice-Chairman Bowers, “Yes.”; Secretary Wieland, “Yes.”, Treasurer Crisler, "Yes."; and Director D. Meyer, “Yes.”  Director C. Meyer, “Absent.” The motion passed unanimously.  

 

The Board left open session at 3:23 p.m.

 

The Board returned to open session at 4:30 p.m.

 

 

ADJOURNMENT:

There being no further business to come before the Board, Treasurer Crisler motioned to adjourn. Vice-Chairman Bowers seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously at 4:33 p.m.

 

 

 

 

_____________________________________________

Don Wieland - Secretary of the Board

 

 

2011 – 2012 Board of Directors:

 

Chairman Steven (Steve) Ott [Term expires April 2014]

Appointed June 2001; Elected April 2002 (3 yrs.); Elected April 2005 (3 yrs.);

Elected April 2008 (3 yrs.); Elected April 2011 (3 yrs.)

 

Vice-Chairman Richard E. Bowers [Term expires April 2012]

Elected April 2004 (2 yrs. remaining of 3 yr. term); Elected April 2006 (3 yrs.);

Elected April 2009 (3 yrs.)    

 

Secretary Don Wieland [Term expires April 2012]

Elected April 2002 (1 yr. remaining of 3 yr. term); Elected April 2003 (3 yrs.);

Elected April 2006 (3 yrs.); Elected April 2009 (3 yrs.)       

 

Treasurer Randy Crisler [Term expires April 2013]

Elected April 2010 (3 yrs.)

 

Director Charles A. Meyer Jr.  [Term expires April 2013]

Elected April 2007 (3 yrs.); Elected April 2010 (3 yrs.)

 

Director Dan Meyer [Term expires April 2014]

Elected April 2011 (3 yrs.)

 

Chief Margie Sammons

 

 

P.O. Box 629 Arnold, MO 63010 (636) 296-5066

Established 1980