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Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of September 22, 2026
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 a.m. by Director Lubiewski. Those in attendance were Fire Board Directors Dan Lubiewski, Bob Carmack and Mike Mahaffy, Sr., Fire Chief Jason Hoevelmann, Assistant Fire Chief Brian McHugh, Chief Medical Officer Mark Flauter, Deputy Chief Andrew Krato, Fire Marshal Steve Tuley, Shop Steward AJ Freihoff, Accountant Rick Rognan, and Office Manager Laura McIntosh.
Minutes
Director Mahaffy made a motion to approve the Regular meeting minutes from September 15, 2026, which was seconded by Director Carmack. All Directors voted in favor of this motion.
Hearing from Citizens
None.
Tax Rates
The Board of Directors reviewed the proposed tax rates for 2026. There were no citizens present. Director Carmack made a motion, which was seconded by Director Mahaffy, to adopt Resolution # 09222026 for the 2026 tax rates at $1.4952 dollars per one hundred dollars assessed valuation for the residential tax rate, $1.9011 dollars per one hundred dollars assessed valuation for the agricultural tax rate, $1.8812 dollars per one hundred dollars assessed valuation for the commercial tax rate, $2.0949 dollars per one hundred dollars assessed valuation for the personal property tax rate: and pursuant to Senate Bill 870 enacted into law by the 99th General Assembly of the Missouri Legislature and signed by the Governor, the District shall set an annual reimbursement rate for financing pursuant to Chapter 99 RSMo, Chapter 100 RSMo and Chapter 353 RSMo. The reimbursement rate for the District beginning upon the approval of the District’s tax rate shall be 100%. Beginning August 28, 2018 and thereafter, the District shall be entitled to reimbursement from the special allocation funds as defined in Chapter 99 RSMo in the amount of 100% of the District’s tax. This applies to all tax increment financing (TIF) projects approved after August 28, 2004. Moreover, the District shall be reimbursed an amount of 100% of the ad valorem real, personal, and other tangible property tax revenues that the District would have received in the absence of a tax abatement under Chapter 100 RSMo and Chapter 353 RSMo. These reimbursements are applicable to all tax increment financing, tax abatements and special allocation funds financing or amendments filed after August 28, 2018. All Directors voted in favor of this motion.
Department Reports
Chief Hoevelmann presented the Run Report for the week of September 13th – 19th, 2026. There were a total of 72 Fire and EMS calls and 251 Ambulance calls.
Chief McHugh presented the vehicle maintenance report
- Macqueen small items, PMI
Chief Krato presented the training report
- Swift water training this week
Directors Report
The Treasurer’s Report for September 22, 2026, was presented. The General fund expenses of $6,847.67; the Payroll fund expenses of $401,180.47; the Ambulance fund expenses of $21,831.26; and the Vision fund expenses of $1,289.94. There were no expenses Capital Improvement, Pension, Retiree Medical, Dispatch, or Debt Service. There was a motion made by Director Carmack, which was seconded by Director Mahaffy, to approve the bills and transfer the necessary funds for the operation of the Fire District. All Directors voted in favor of this motion.
Shop
None.
Accountant's Report
None.
Attorney’s Report
None.
Unfinished Business
Chief McHugh stated that one bid was submitted for the RFP – Hurst E3 Connect Electro-Hydraulic Rescue Tools from Sentinel for a total cost of $49,898.49 for the purpose of supplementing tools on the rescue truck. Director Mahaffy made a motion, which was seconded by Director Carmack to accept and approve the bid from Sentinel to purchase the rescue tools as stated for $49,898.49. All Directors voted in favor of this motion.
New Business
None.
With no further business to come before the Board, there was a motion made by Director Carmack, which was seconded by Director Mahaffy, to adjourn this meeting. All Directors voted in favor of this motion. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:50 a.m.
Florissant Valley Fire Protection District. Signed: Mike Mahaffy, Sr., Director, Secretary, Fire Board of Directors.