HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-13-98
.- August 13, 1998
--
The Fire Advisory Board of the City and Township of St. Joseph met in special session on
Thursday, August 13, 1998 at 8:00 p.m. in the St. Joseph City Hall.
MEMBERS PRESENT: St. Joseph Township Representative Joe Bechtold, City Representative
Bob Loso, Fire Chief Dave Theisen, City Clerk/Administrator Rachel Stapleton.
OTHERS PRESENT: Deputy Clerk Judy Weyrens.
Chief Dave Theisen called the meeting to order at 8:00 p. m. with all members present and
stated the purpose of the meeting is to consider the 1999 Fire Budget.
JOINT OPERATING FIRE FUND RESERVE: The Board discussed the Fund balance categories
as presented by Deputy Clerk Judy Weyrens. The Board discussed the Equipment Reserve and
Capital Outlay balances. Bechtold made a motion to set policy to retain a minimum of one year
reserve fund balance in the operating funds, based on prior five year history of current
expenditures ($87,899 currently); seconded by Loso.
Ayes: Bechtold, Loso, Theisen.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
1999 JOINT OPERATING FIRE BUDGET: The Board discussed all areas of the 1999 proposed
--- budget. They agreed to combine the 220, 230 and 240 line items (repair, maintenance and
supplies) under all categories.
-
After discussion of security system phone costs, Chief Theisen agreed to research the matter
further. The Board discussed possible energy conservation methods, with Loso requesting NSP
to do an energy audit
After reviewing the anticipated revenue along with the reserve funds the Board agreed to transfer
$20,000 from the operating fund balance to the Equipment Reserve and to set aside within the
Joint Operating Fire Fund $125,000 for Debt Service Relief.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 am.
C?~~
Clerk/Administrator
-
-..