Board of Directors Special Meeting
Jasper County Emergency Services
July 1st, 2014
Chairman at Large Jeff Fries called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m., at the Board office, 13870 Dispatch Lane, Carthage, MO as per public notice. Present in addition to Chairman Fries were Tim Wilson, Chris Thompson, Greg Dagnan, and Dan Stanley. Representing staff was Executive Director April Tarrant and Administrative Services Manager McGee Stoller. There were no Public Attendees.
Review and Action of Minutes
Minutes of the Board of Director’s Meeting on June 3rd 2014 and June 11th 2014 open session were reviewed.
Director Wilson motioned to approve minutes for the June 3rd 2014 and June 11th 2014 open session. Director Stanley seconded the motion. Vote: 4-0. The motion was adopted.
Public Comment and Correspondence
Nothing to report at this time.
Financial Report and Payment of Bills
The sales tax check for May was received in the amount of $135,613.15. We have not received the sales tax check for June.
Recent bills paid online 06/17/14 totaled $22,060.29. Total bills submitted for approval $41,858.65. The checkbook balance after payment of bills will be $31,876.27. The money market account balance is $382,112.16.
Accounts receivable balance is $2,916.67. The checkbook balance after receipt of accounts receivable will be $34,792.94.
Director Stanley motioned to approve the Financial Report with Payment of Bills. Director Wilson seconded the motion. Vote: 4-0. The motion was adopted.
Executive Director Report
See Attached Report
Executive Director Tarrant did add VFIS completed our risk assessment audit so far the only suggested improvements were the installation of smoke alarms either battery powered or wired into our security system. Executive Director Tarrant stated to correct the issue we will start with the battery powered smoke alarm as they are a cost saving but she would like to look into quotes for smoke alarms wired into our security system.
New Business
Policy – Health / Dental / Vision Insurance (Health Care Reform Changes)
Executive Director Tarrant reported to the Board recent Health Care Reform Changes. After a discussion by the board regarding penalties the Center could face for offering employee pre-tax contribution towards private insurance the Board elects to amend the current policy to remove contributions towards private insurance.
Director Stanley motioned to amend the Health / Dental / Vision Insurance Policy to remove Jasper County Emergency Services contribution towards employee private insurance. Director Wilson seconded the motion. Vote: 4-0. The motion was adopted.
Unfinished Business
Agreement
Executive Director Tarrant updated the Board on the progress with the Agreement (equipment site & backup). She informed the Board that the first reading was unanimously approved by council and that both the 2nd and 3rd readings were scheduled for July 7th at the Joplin City Council meeting.
12:13 p.m. Director Stanley motioned to adjourn. Director Wilson seconded the motion. Vote: 4-0. The motion was adopted.
The next Board Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 5th, 2014 at 12:00 p.m.
On the_____________ day of ______________________20______
I, Chris Thompson – Board Member_____________________________________________certify these Jasper County Emergency Services Board Meeting Minutes for___________________________. They have been reviewed and are accurate.
On the ____________day of________________________20________
I, Dan Stanley – Secretary__________________________ attest the Jasper County Emergency Services Board Meeting Minutes for _______________________________. They have been reviewed and are accurate.
