RAYTOWN'S LEADING NEWS SOURCE
Raytown Park Board
to Step Up Enforcement
of
Anti-Noise Ordinances
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| BY GREG WALTERS |
A
stricter policy of a ban on amplified music in Raytown’s largest parks has been
endorsed by the Raytown Park Board. In a letter to potential shelter house
renters Park Board Director Kevin Boji wrote:
“Loud
music complaints in the parks have increased. Per City Ordinance, amplified
and/or projected sound is NOT PERMITTED in Raytown Park shelters for any reason
including church services. Since many park shelters are located in residential
neighborhoods this policy is strictly enforced to preserve the peace and quiet
of park neighbors. Violators will forfeit future rental privileges.”
The
emphasis on the prohibition of amplified music is the result of recent meetings
between the Park Board and residents living near Colman Park. In recent years
the number of complaints of extremely loud music at parties held in shelter
houses at Colman Park has led to numerous calls to the police and prosecution
of violations in Raytown Municipal Court. Colman Park has the heaviest use of
shelter houses by different groups for events.
Raytown
Parks are generally quiet during the winter months. Use is usually limited to
people walking the park trail. However, reports of vagrants and noise
complaints have been on the rise recently. Park Board members expressed their
concerns recently to representatives of surrounding home owners at its January
8th meeting.
One
local homeowner, Dolores Sampson, said she was pleased with the result of the
meeting. She said, “I am hopeful the Park Board will aggressively make
enforcement of Raytown City Ordinances a number one priority as warmer weather
approaches.”
Park Board members expressed a desire to work more closely with
the Raytown Police Department and neighbors of Raytown Parks to actively
monitor events at the park.
Anyone
with complaints about activity at the park are urged to call the Park
Department at 816-358-4100 or or visit www.raytownparks.com
Suspicious
activity or emergency situations should be directed to the Raytown Police by
calling 911.
Park
Board Increases
Rental Fees of Shelter Houses
The Raytown Park Board has announced new fees for the
coming year at three of its most popular parks. According to Park Board
Director Kevin Boji, the fees represent a minimal increase in park shelter
rental fees at Colman, Kenagy and Kritser Parks in 2018. The rates are listed
below.
2018 Shelter House Reservation Fees:
Park Shelter
|
Half-Day
7
am-3 pm or
3
pm-11 pm
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Full Day
7am-11pm
|
Memorial Day (May 26-28)
July 4
Labor Day (Sept 1-3)
|
Colman
Park #1 & #2
Kenagy
Park #1
|
$100
|
$140
|
$120-1/2
day
$170-full
day
|
Kritser
Park #1
Kenagy #5
|
$50
|
$70
|
N/A |
Raytowners
EmbraceAdded Hours at Library
A successful launch of expanded hours of operation at the
Raytown Public Library took place on Sunday, January 7th. Judging by the number people who visited the library that day, the change of hours of operation of the library can be viewed as a success.
Approximately 80 patrons of the library made use of the
expanded hours. It is anticipated the number will rise as word get out of
expansion of operating hours at the library. Prior to the January 7th
kick-off the library had always been closed on Sundays.
What
better way to wait out the cold winter than to visit the library and find a
good long read?
The new Raytown Pubilc Library hours
are as listed below:
Monday - Thursday 9 - 9
Friday 9 - 6
Saturday 10 - 6
Sunday 1 – 5
For more information visit the
Raytown Public Library website at mymcpl.org/newhours or
call the library at 816-353-2052.
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It also calls into question why like other cities the Raytown Park Board is not charging non-residence more.
Just one more reason to say no to any future tax request!
So when did it become a BAD thing to move close to a park? I know I grew up in the 50s but really? I always have associated being near a park to be a good thing. If it's not these days, we need to turn things around.
Quieting down the hooligans and making them unwelcome is a start.
I hope it can work for the sake of those who are now putting up with it.
Almost sounds like a thinly disguised plan to run those folks out of their nice homes so they can be bought for less money. NO.. that can't be it can it?
Raytown Public Works did their usual AWESOME job clearing the streets after these last 2 snowstorms.
They are on it!
Thank you! We appreciate you.
I bet things get fixed fast as Raytown leaders won't want all that negative news on every TV station.
Andy Whiteman
The potential extra speed to beat out other tow companies to get to an accident may cause another accident that injures (or worse) someone you love. Not to mention the potential to repeatedly gouge unknowing customers and insurance companies to the continuous tune of thousands of dollars.
The City presumably has a competent City Attorney and City Manager. They need to ignore the intimidation tactics and get this managed.
He's also running wrecks in a semi. He was on the highway picking up a commercial vehicle 2 days ago. DOT information can be accessed by the public. The truck doesn't appear to be registered properly, which brings into question whether it is insured as it should be for the type of work it performs.
Someone needs to check into this.
There is very legitimate cause for concern here. These are always compelling safety and consumer protection issues.
Someone did however act very wisely here by redacting his information, as it's unlikely that substantiation of overcharges and other activity could be directly appended here.
Cracks me up.
Don't get me wrong. All towing is expensive. Ask beforehand what it will cost. But a $1400 tow bill though is ridiculous and you guys need to report it.
Daily entrance fees would be no less than $2 and no greater than 50% additional amount of a resident.
This would solve the problem of the park director dictating how difficult it is to charge a non-resident more and the park board members following his leading instead of leading as they should.
Yesterday, we received a comment concerning a member of the Raytown Board of Aldermen. Upon investigation, we found the so-called facts in the message were false.
Earlier this week, we received a complaint about a tow company operating in Raytown that is alleged to be gouging its clients. The writer named the company. We were unable to verify the facts in the case.
We thought it would be best to re-state our policy regarding such statements. If you wish to make a statement in which accusations are made, two things are required. The most important being that you sign your name. You must also provide us with a way for us to verify your signature. The best way would be to provide us with your phone number. ALL of the comments that come to the Raytown Report are screened before they are published. So your phone number will not be published.
Both Greg and I sign all our articles on the Raytown Report. We stand by what we write. We do not think it is an imposition to set the same standard for those who wish to publish information in which accusations are made.
Those who wish to post anonymously may do so provided the comments are opinion based, and without foul or vulgar language.
Charge $2 to get in to the park? Are you going to sit at the park and collect the money? If not, who do you think will? The city is broke. The park board is broke.
The park board did raise the rates for the shelters and activities. Greg just didn 't show all the increases.
Why are your panties in a wad now? How come you weren't screaming bloody murder when Jim Aziere was running for State Rep You didn't say anything the first time he ran. Or the second time he ran. Or the third time he ran! What's the difference? Why the double standard?
Don't know don't care if she's running to regain a House seat or not. Whatever happens happens, and Unglued needs to can it with the distractions if she's behind any of this.
Mims may be a one term wonder anyway for all we know even without returning to Jeff City.
A few members of the Board and most especially this Mayor and Police Chief: from here on out we expect work product and consistent, exemplary behavior.
Yet a few Aldermen somehow manage to remain drama-free and are really stepping up. Imagine that. We urge you to be even -more- vocal. Keep up the fantastic work.
Prepared By: Captain Dyon Harper
Man Charged After Altercation Leaves One Dead
Raytown MO- At about 10:15 PM last night, January 19, 2018, Raytown Officers were called to the 8800 block of Richards Drive, regarding an intruder in the caller’s home. The caller, Michael Augustine, a 43-year-old Raytown man, said that he had the intruder pinned down in his front yard. Officers on regular patrol and officers at off-duty jobs responded to the scene immediately. Nobody was found at the 8800 block location, but officers did locate two males in the front yard of a residence in the 9000 block of Richards Drive. The original calling party, Michael Augustine, was found on top of Clifton King, the 60-year-old resident of the house at the 9000 block location. King did not have a pulse. EMS was summoned to the scene, while officers attempted life-saving measures. King was transported to an area hospital where he later died. Augustine, who appeared to be intoxicated, was taken into custody. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS (8477).
Augustine was charged today in connection with the incident by the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office, see their press release information below:
You need to speak at public comments and make sure to invite the news media when you ask the following:
Dear Board of Alderman how long are you going to give the mayor to appoint someone to the Board of Alderman Ward 5 seat before you call the question and vote allowed by a Board of Aldermen from a 4th class city to remove the mayor for not doing the job he was elected.
This will not only put the mayor on notice but the Board and it finally legally gives them away to remove him from office.
Thank you for the informed and literate post. You expressed what so many of us think. Additionally, you added details to bolster your position.
Andy's comment would be more meaningful if it weren't based entirely on a suspect police report.
I know the blogs owner is fond of Andy and his postings but he is no longer a resident and is no longer relevant... just occasionally funny. IMHO, that is
We wish it were that easy. Counting the days until we can send "Mayor Mike" down the turnpike. He'll have ample time to enjoy his retirement and ample time for public service, but preferably not as mayor. Young ones, continue to show up. It's your turn.
People start reading and asking questions, if things don't change we will be in trouble, financially.
Alderman Mims, keep up the good work. We stand strongly behind you.
Oh, thank you for the food baskets given.
correct. YEARS OF MIS-MANAGING OF TAXPAYERS MONEY. WHEN ON OF OUR NEW ALDERMAN STARTED ASKING QUESTIONS, LOOKING THINGS UP LIKE 56 OFFICERS AND ONLY 20 ON THE STREET WITH A 8.4MIL BUDGET, WHAT'S WRONG WITH THIS AND THIS WAS BEFORE THE CUTS. 3/4 OF CITY TAX MONEY TO RPD. 9 VACANT FULLY FUNDED POSITIONS-WHAT HAPPENED TO THESE (PUBLIC SAFETY TAX MONEY). WASTEFUL SPENDING (ALOT OF OVERTIME NOT ACCOUNTED FOR, GPS, TIME CLOCKS), YET TACTICS ARE STILL BEING USED.
LYNCH WHEN ARE YOU AND YOUR COHORTS GOING TO STOP MILKING RAYTOWN PATRONS?
I'M GLAD TO SEE THAT WE GOT SOME NEW BLOOD ON THIS CITY COUNCIL AND NOT PATSIES FOR LYNCH AND HIS COHORTS AND OUR DO NOTHING MAYOR.
TRUST ME, THE PEOPLE OF RAYTOWN AREN'T STUPID AND THEY KNOW WHAT'S GOING ON AND WHOSE BEHIND THESE TACTICS.
Boy wouldn't that be something. At least she won't BS us, take our hard earned money and scroundle it.
I and many others have watched her for sometime. She use to be our State Representative. Oh, ya didn't know that part of Ward 5 was in her district seat. Even then she took care of the people and it didn't matter who you were.
I might call her with this suggestion. Sounds good to me.