Chairman Fryou opened the July 2010 meeting with a roll call. Mr. Fryou, Mr. Veal, Mr. Verret, Mr. Mayon, and Mr. McAllister were present at the meeting. Mr. Arthur and Mr. Minor were not in attendance.

Chairman Fryou asked the members for a motion to accept the June 2010 minutes. Mr. Mayon made a motion to accept the minutes as written. Mr. Verret seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the motion carried.

The income statement for June 2010 totaled $43,243.97. Mr. Mayon made a motion to accept the income statement. Mr. Veal seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the motion carried. Expenses for the month of June totaled $39,246.29. Mr. Mayon made a motion to accept the expense statement. Mr. Veal seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the motion carried.

New Business: Chairman Fryou welcomed Alan Taylor, CPA, with the audit report for 2009. Mr. Taylor told the members that the 911 center has had positive growth over the years. Net assets have continued to grow and improve. Personnel costs have continued to increase, reflecting the growth of the district. Remaining expenses are consistent with past years. Total expenses for 2009 are roughly $567,000.00, with three quarters being personnel related costs. Revenues are steadily increasing yearly. The revenues for 2009 were approximately $600,000.00, leaving the district with a net profit of $42,000.00. The financial position of the district is strong, with a reserve built up for future technological improvements. He complimented the members for being good stewards with the public funds and with the 911 staff. Mr. Fryou thanked Mr. Taylor for the audit and the good work he has done for the 911 center.

Mr. Fryou called the members attention to the proposed merit increase for the hourly employees presented by Mrs. Angeron. Mrs. Angeron told the members that the increases reflect the employee evaluations on job performance. She included information reflecting the impact on the 2010 budget. Mr. Verret made a motion to grant the hourly employee pay increase. Mr. Veal seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the motion carried.

Mrs. Angeron presented the proposed salary adjustment for the assistant director. She told the members that the pay increase for the assistant director would be approximately four dollars an hour over the highest paid dispatcher in the center, which is consistent with the position in other parishes. Mr. Veal made a motion to accept the salary adjustment. Mr. Verret seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the motion carried.

Old Business: The portable PSAP (public safety answering point) telephone equipment has arrived and is connected in the center. All members were invited to see it after the meeting. Mrs. Angeron said she would check with the auditorium for dedicated lines in case of an emergency evacuation. The decision for evacuation pay will be tabled until Mr. Arthur can attend the meeting.

Director Updates: CPR classes have been given to employees that will work during a storm. Certifications will be in soon, at a cost of $50.00 a person.

Mrs. Angeron and Mrs. Bergeron attended the Blue Cross Blue Shield meeting on health care reform. The bill was effective as of March 23, 2010.

The surveillance camera computer in the center is not working. Mr. McAllister made a motion to replace the computer as soon as possible. Mr. Veal seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the motion carried.

Mr. Mc Allister made a motion to expand the agenda to discuss budget revisions. Mr. Verret seconded the motion. Mrs. Angeron told the members she had included the revised budget in the packet. There is a small decrease in revenues. Office supplies line item has been increased. An off sight backup system has been budgeted for the remainder of the year 2010. The community awareness line item reflects the increased cost to include the website. The training line item was increased due to the APCO national standard increasing the cost for materials. The advertising line item also increased, along with uniform expenses. Mr. Verret made a motion to accept the revised budget. Mr. Veal seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the motion carried.

General Discussion: none

Public Comment: none

Adjournment: Mr. Veal made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Mayon seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the motion carried.

Approved: _____________________________________________

Mark Fryou, Chairman

Attest: _____________________________________________

Charlette Angeron, Director

St. Mary Parish E-911 Communications District