PRESENT: Paul Brockmeyer, Tom Byrnes, Larry Donnelly, Roger Held, Tim Hooten, Don Kohlman, Rose Mack, Chris McAmis, Tim Nash, Ken Orf, Susan Marie Prouty, Mark Porter, Phil Reid, Larry Shroth, Michelle Smith, Peggy Alexander, Ray Alexander

Guests: Mike Dooley – McBride & Son Homes Inc., Kim Grothaus – Human Resources Solutions, Stephanie Mound – Pro-Tech, Jack Stanford – Wright City School District

President Larry Shroth opened the meeting at 12:04 p.m.

Introductions around the table.

Minutes: October 5, 2005 – Approved as printed.

Treasurer’s Report: Paul Brockmeyer - Approved as presented. Current balance is $2885.42

City Report: Mayor Larry Donnelly reported that water is scheduled for Foristell from Water District #2 in a couple of weeks. There are many projects in the works. Mike Dooley, Project Superintendent for McBride’s Liberty Project, says there is meeting scheduled with MODOT tomorrow about the new overpass at Foristell.

Program: Kim Grothaus with Human Resources Solutions gave a very informative presentation on the various aspects of human resources in which businesses are involved. She said, if you have one employee you are involved in human resources. Her company provides human resource consulting. Anyone interested can call her at 573-384-5508.

New Business: Election of Officers for 2006. President Larry presented the slate of officers for next year. They are as follows:

Announcements: There is a River Otters special to be held at the Family Arena tonight from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the box office at discount rates for Chamber members. Be sure to identify yourselves. The League of Chambers Luncheon will be held at the Old Hickory Country Club on Tuesday November 8, 2005 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. Advanced reservations are $20.00 per person before November 4th, and after November 4th the cost is $25.00 per person. Non members are $30.00 per person. The guest speaker is Governor Matt Blunt. If you have any questions of the Governor, forward them to Larry Shroth at lshroth@ameren.com Call Larry if you want to attend and he will make reservations, or contact the O’Fallon Chamber at 636-240-1818. The League will hold a Day at the Capitol on February 2, 2006. This will be a great opportunity for Chamber Members to talk to their local Representatives and Representatives from other areas also. Transportation will be furnished, but the arrangements are not available at this time. Information will be available in the future.