| Taney County Ambulance District Board Meeting Tuesday, July 15, 2008 Chairman Kenny Nave called the meeting of the Taney County Ambulance District to order at 19:00 on July 15, 2008. Attendance: Chairman Kenny Nave, Vice Chairman Tim Ford, Board Member Scott Novak, Board Member Dale Sanders, Board Member Rod Romine and Board Member Steve Dalton present. Others present Steve Harris, Katie Sharpe, Melissa Stiffler, Caleb Berkstresser, Richard Cotter, Jen Vanderpool and Kevin Tweedy. Kent Vanderpool and Jeff Hawkins arrived at 19:30. APPROVAL OF PRIOR MINUTES Director Novak made a motion to approve prior Board minutes dated June 17, 2008. Director Romine seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Director Nave (Yes), Director Ford (Yes), Director Novak (Yes), Director Sanders (Yes), Director Romine (Yes), Director Dalton (Yes). APPROVAL OF FINANCIALS Director Sanders made a motion to approve June financials. Director Dalton seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Director Nave (Yes), Director Ford (Yes), Director Novak (Yes), Director Sanders (Yes), Director Romine (Yes), Director Dalton (Yes). Old business Melissa presented letters to attorneys requesting bill reductions and response from Frank Foster. MOTION - BILL REDUCTION REQUESTS Director Sanders made a motion to reduce bills to the Medicare allowables only and before the account is in collection for attorney reduction requests. Director Novak seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Director Nave (Yes), Director Ford (Yes), Director Novak (Yes), Director Sanders (Yes), Director Romine (Yes), Director Dalton (Yes). New business Steve advised it is time to set our personal property tax levy. Since sales tax in 2002 we have rolled personal property back to zero as promoted to the taxpayers in 2002. MOTION - PROPERTY TAX LEVY Director Novak made a motion to rollback personal property tax to zero . Director Ford seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Director Nave (Yes), Director Ford (Yes), Director Novak (Yes), Director Sanders (Yes), Director Romine (Yes), Director Dalton (Yes). Administrator report Steve inquired if the Board wanted our attorney to attend all Board meetings. The Board agreed that they will continue to request our attorney on an as needed basis. Steve presented information about employee salary and benefits. Figures to show that sales tax does not cover employee salaries. Steve presented information regarding income vs budget YTD. Steve presented a graph that shows sales tax from 2004 to 2008 and future sales tax projections. Steve advised this month sales tax is up $14,000 from last year. MOTION - WRITE OFF Director Romine made a motion to write off 119 accounts totaling $41,104.35. Director Sanders seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Director Nave (Yes), Director Ford (Yes), Director Novak (Yes), Director Sanders (Yes), Director Romine (Yes), Director Dalton (Yes). Operations Kevin addressed our status on paramedic staffing. Jeff gave an update on the fuel controllers. Education Richard advised about EMT class testing results. Richard gave an update about EMT class enrollment for the fall. Richard presented information about a First Responder class cost study. HR Katie advised she is working on policy changes suggested by auditor. IT Caleb advised he and Jerri have looked at accounting software that integrates with Zoll. ADJOURN Director Novak made a motion to adjourn at 20:05. Director Dalton seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Director Nave (Yes), Director Ford (Yes), Director Novak (Yes), Director Sanders (Yes), Director Romine (Yes), Director Dalton (Yes). |