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| BY GREG WALTERS |
Street Improvements
Ryan Myers is the youngest member of the Raytown Board of Aldermen. He is also Mayor Protem. In fact, he is the youngest Alderman to serve as Mayor Protem in Raytown's 50 plus years of history.
At the last meeting of the Board of Aldermen Mr. Myers asked his fellow Board members to allow
him to make a short presentation at the end of the meeting regarding General
Obligation Bonds. The Mayor called the roll, the vote was five yes to four no.
So the discussion item was added to the agenda.
As the last regularly scheduled item was finished, the Mayor began to
adjourn the meeting. Mr. Myers reminded the Mayor his discussion item was still
on the table. The Mayor replied, “Oh yes, I forgot”.
Mr. Myers made his presentation expounding on the benefits of funding street repair in Raytown with General Obligation Bonds. General Obligation bonds are also known as GO Bonds.
In his presentation he pointed out the Raytown School District was planning to place a renewal of school bonds on the ballot in February of 2019. Myers suggested it may be a good time to place a question on the ballot asking voters to approve GO Bonds for street repair in Raytown.
In his presentation he pointed out the Raytown School District was planning to place a renewal of school bonds on the ballot in February of 2019. Myers suggested it may be a good time to place a question on the ballot asking voters to approve GO Bonds for street repair in Raytown.
The ensuing conversation was interesting. Some members spoke of exploring the idea. Most expressed a desire to wait until next August to hold such an election.
Two of the Board members, Ward 3 Alderman Mark Moore and Ward 4 Alderman Steve Meyers, spoke against the idea, as did Mayor McDonough.
Alderman Moore was measured in his response as he explained his thoughts on the city going into debt for street repair.
Alderman Steve Meyers was not as measured.
He went on a rant made up mostly to glib comments such as “pants on fire”, of his constituency “being slapped in the face”. He said Alderman Ryan Myers presentation "reeks of un-professionalism". He went on to say he was "flabbergasted" and tremendously "disappointed".
Alderman Moore was measured in his response as he explained his thoughts on the city going into debt for street repair.
Alderman Steve Meyers was not as measured.
He went on a rant made up mostly to glib comments such as “pants on fire”, of his constituency “being slapped in the face”. He said Alderman Ryan Myers presentation "reeks of un-professionalism". He went on to say he was "flabbergasted" and tremendously "disappointed".
He also criticized Alderman Ryan Myers for not supporting the three tax proposals rejected by Raytown voters on last August's ballot. Myers preferred a less aggressive approach to fund street repair in Raytown with GO Bonds. For expressing that view, he was removed from the tax increase committee.
GO Bonds are issued by a city to pay for major public works projects. Nearly all of the sewer system in Raytown was paid for with similar bonds. Many cities have begun using the funding of major public works projects, such as street maintenance with GO Bonds.
The last time General Obligation (GO) Bonds were used in Raytown was during former Mayor Sue Frank's first term in office in the early 2000's. Voters voters approved a five year bond package that targeted street maintenance in Raytown.
GO Bonds are issued by a city to pay for major public works projects. Nearly all of the sewer system in Raytown was paid for with similar bonds. Many cities have begun using the funding of major public works projects, such as street maintenance with GO Bonds.
The last time General Obligation (GO) Bonds were used in Raytown was during former Mayor Sue Frank's first term in office in the early 2000's. Voters voters approved a five year bond package that targeted street maintenance in Raytown.
Ryan Myers was following the correct protocol to bring this item before
the Board for discussion. The regular meetings of the Board Aldermen is often used as a way for Aldermen to bring topics before the Board and Public.
Readers will remember that last June Alderman Derek Ward brought a discussion to increase the number of days fireworks could be shot off in Raytown.
Incidentally, Alderman Steve Meyers was not having a "pants on fire" moment at that meeting. Nor was he terribly disappointed, flabbergasted or being slapped in the face.
The majority of the Board who spoke expressed a desire to continue the discussion for a possible election date of next August.
Readers will remember that last June Alderman Derek Ward brought a discussion to increase the number of days fireworks could be shot off in Raytown.
Incidentally, Alderman Steve Meyers was not having a "pants on fire" moment at that meeting. Nor was he terribly disappointed, flabbergasted or being slapped in the face.
The majority of the Board who spoke expressed a desire to continue the discussion for a possible election date of next August.
Alderman Ryan Myers took the same read from the Board as well. He says
he will begin gathering more information and meeting with city department heads
to discuss the feasibility of funding street repairs in Raytown with General
Obligation Bonds with a possible deadline of next August.
ANAYLSIS: The regularly scheduled meetings of the Raytown Board of Aldermen are, plain and simple, business meetings. Ward 3 Alderman Ryan Myers was following the correct protocol to bring the discussion before the Board and, since it is public meeting, before the voters of Raytown.
Alderman Steve Meyers rant came as a surprise. Alderman Ryan Myers had informed the Board of his intention to bring the discussion item before the Board approved adding it to the agenda. The majority of the Board approved of adding the item to the agenda. So why was Steve Meyers so upset?
ANAYLSIS: The regularly scheduled meetings of the Raytown Board of Aldermen are, plain and simple, business meetings. Ward 3 Alderman Ryan Myers was following the correct protocol to bring the discussion before the Board and, since it is public meeting, before the voters of Raytown.
Alderman Steve Meyers rant came as a surprise. Alderman Ryan Myers had informed the Board of his intention to bring the discussion item before the Board approved adding it to the agenda. The majority of the Board approved of adding the item to the agenda. So why was Steve Meyers so upset?
The reality is that many people in Raytown are skeptical of promises made by City Hall. And, with good reason.
City Hall's track record of spending money where it is promised to be spent is not exactly stellar.
Voters can rightfully look to the Public Safety Tax that was supposed to hire new police officers and secure the operation of the Raytown Ambulance. The Park/Storm Sewer Tax was supposed to be divided between those two needs -- for the first five years of the tax, ALL of the money went to parks operations.
The beauty of funding street maintenance with GO Bonds is that the money will be spent as promised. To break the covenants of a GO Bonds is a criminal matter. If those covenants are broken elected officials could be prosecuted for breaking the agreement.
Ryan Meyers has come up with a solution that merits more discussion. The Board of Aldermen should keep an open mind to new ideas.
One final thought. Alderman Moore brings up an interesting point on bond rates. Yes, they have gone up lately. In this writers view those rates will continue to climb. This writer remembers well that interest rate on municipals bonds were in the double digits during the Jimmy Carter presidency. It may very well be that Moore will look back on the rates in the bond market as the good old days.
None of us have a crystal ball to tell how markets will fare in the future. But we can look at the condition of Raytown streets and realize something has to be done. At least Ryan Myers is working for a solution.
Do the smart thing. Work with him, not against him.
To view the discussion item use the following link.
City Hall's track record of spending money where it is promised to be spent is not exactly stellar.
Voters can rightfully look to the Public Safety Tax that was supposed to hire new police officers and secure the operation of the Raytown Ambulance. The Park/Storm Sewer Tax was supposed to be divided between those two needs -- for the first five years of the tax, ALL of the money went to parks operations.
The beauty of funding street maintenance with GO Bonds is that the money will be spent as promised. To break the covenants of a GO Bonds is a criminal matter. If those covenants are broken elected officials could be prosecuted for breaking the agreement.
Ryan Meyers has come up with a solution that merits more discussion. The Board of Aldermen should keep an open mind to new ideas.
One final thought. Alderman Moore brings up an interesting point on bond rates. Yes, they have gone up lately. In this writers view those rates will continue to climb. This writer remembers well that interest rate on municipals bonds were in the double digits during the Jimmy Carter presidency. It may very well be that Moore will look back on the rates in the bond market as the good old days.
None of us have a crystal ball to tell how markets will fare in the future. But we can look at the condition of Raytown streets and realize something has to be done. At least Ryan Myers is working for a solution.
Do the smart thing. Work with him, not against him.
To view the discussion item use the following link.
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The Paul Livius Report
Raytown
Board of Aldermen Meeting – November 13, 2018
The Board passed a resolution approving the appointment of JasonHull as
an at-large representative to the Special Sales Tax Review committee.
The Board passed a resolution approving the appointment ofAssistant City
Administrator MichelleWilson as a city representative on the Ditzler Community Improvement
District Board of Directors.
The Board passed a resolution approving the appointment of Assistant City Administrator Michelle Wilson as the city representative on the Raytown 350 Community Improvement District Board of Directors.
The Board passed a resolution approving the appointment of Assistant City Administrator Michelle Wilson as the city representative on the Raytown 350 Community Improvement District Board of Directors.
The Board heard the first reading of an ordinance granting approval of
the site plan for land located at 6920 Elm. Antonio Mendez, on behalf of
DHARMONY LIFE SERIES 6 LLC., is requesting to rezone the lot located at 6920
Elm Street from Highway Commercial (HC) to High-Density Residential (R-3). The
applicant is requesting the rezoning to allow for a 6-unit townhome development
which would not be an acceptable land use in a HC zoning district. The building
on the site was severely damaged in a fire in March of 2018. Since then, the
building has sat in disrepair. According to business license records, the
building had a long history of being a hair and nail salon for much of the
2000’s and into the early 2010’s. More recently, there had not been any
licensed businesses with the city at the address. It should be noted that this
property is also within the Highway 350 Design Corridor, which means it will
have to follow additional regulations that are intended to encourage
high-quality architecture, site planning, lighting, landscaping, screening,
signage, infrastructure planning, and traffic flow.
The Board heard the first reading of an ordinance granting an amendment
to a planned development to allow for a 10-bed memory care facility on lot 6 of
Blue Ridge Villas. Ivan Chiang, on
behalf of LIY Financial LLC., is requesting to amend a planned development
overlay district, Blue Ridge Villas, located at 59th Street and Hunter Court.
The planned development (R-3-P) was approved by the Board of Aldermen in
January 2006. To date, 27 of the 34 lots remain vacant. Blue Ridge Villas is
surrounded by residential uses (R-1 and R-2). The applicant is requesting to
amend the planned development to allow for a 10-bed memory care facility on Lot
6. Earlier this year, a 10-unit assisted living facility was approved by the
Board of Aldermen on Lot 5 (directly to the Northwest of Lot 6). located on E 60th Street just west of
Raytown Road. (Exhibit 1) The building at 9811 E. 60th Street (Exhibit 2) was
destroyed in a fire in February 2016.
The Board heard the first reading of an ordinance approving the final
plat, Wilson view.
Curtis Petersen, on behalf of KM-TEH Realty owners of the property
located at 9811/9813 E 60th Street is requesting approval of a final plat in
order to replace the building that burnt down. Wilson View, known as Somerset
Village, has been at this location for approximately 60 years. There are 19
lots throughout the property with multiple buildings over lapping the lot
lines. Staff where informed by Jackson County GIS personnel that the only data
they have before 1999 is notes in the system and three tax parcels do not have
any notes. Additionally, in researching the deeds, every time the property
transferred hands the legal description is simply lot 1-19, which is the
development. Somerset Village is a complex of 13 buildings that have 156
dwelling units. The complex is located on East 60th Street just west of Raytown
Road. The building that was destroyed is located 9811 E. 60th Street and was
destroyed by fire in February 2016. The City does not have building permit
information available, but sewer connection records indicate it was built in
1965 along with two other buildings on the cul-de-sac. The rest of the complex
was built in the mid-seventies.
The Board heard the first and second reading of an ordinance amending
chapter 6, article v, division 2, section 6-317(1) of animal regulation of the
code of ordinances of the City of Raytown. The City of Raytown provides animal
services which includes impounding animals. The Board then passed the
ordinance. When animals are impounded
the City strives to return them to their owners. There are times, however, when
the owners are not able to be found. When this occurs, the impounded animals
are currently released to Midwest Animal ResQ or the City’s veterinary services
provider following the City’s 10-day impoundment period. Staff is proposing to
amend the language written in Section 6-317 dealing with disposition of animals
if the owner does not redeem an animal within ten (10) business days or the
City is unable to locate an owner. The City has adopted minimum requirements
for the holding period of impounded animals. The proposed amendments relate to
the following. Upon reviewing department of Agriculture Title 2 CSR 30-9, State
of Missouri statue Title XVII, Chapter 273-100, and municipal codes of
municipalities located in the Kansas City Metro Area, we discovered many
municipalities similar to the City of Raytown have adopted the 5-day animal
holding period as part of their animal control regulations. Upon approval of
the code amendment, the number of days an animal being boarded at the
veterinary service provider will be reduced from 10 days to 5 days. The
conclusion of the Department of Community Development is that the current
regulations provided in the municipal code for the City of Raytown should be
amended within the parameters of surrounding municipalities. By reducing the
current code requirements, the City could have more cost savings through the
reduction in charges incurred by contracted veterinary services. Alternatives:
An alternative to the recommendation would be to not adopt the proposed code.
The Board heard the first reading of an ordinance establishing the
compensation for the office of Board of Aldermen for the term beginning April
2019. The Elected Officials Compensation Committee was established by the Board
of Aldermen to review the compensation for elected officials and make
recommendations for adjustment. An elected official’s compensation must be set
prior to a person taking office and compensation cannot change during the term
of office, unless additional duties are added. Accordingly, any adjustment the
Board of Aldermen deems appropriate must be made prior to the April 2, 2019
election. The recommendation of the Commission relative to the Board of
Aldermen was to keep the monthly compensation at the current rate of $400.00
per month and to keep the monthly car allowance at the current rate of $50.00
per month.
The Board heard the first reading of an ordinance setting the
compensation for the City Collector beginning in April 2019. The Elected Officials Compensation Committee
was established by the Board of Aldermen to review the compensation for elected
officials and make recommendations for adjustment. An elected official’s
compensation must be set prior to a person taking office and compensation
cannot change during the term of office, unless additional duties are added.
Accordingly, any adjustment the Board of Aldermen deems appropriate must be
made prior to the April 2, 2019 election. The recommendation of the Commission
relative to the City Collector was to keep the monthly compensation at the
current rate of $100.00 per month.
The Board heard the first reading of an ordinance setting the
compensation for the Office of Mayor beginning in April 2019. The Elected Officials Compensation Committee
was established by the Board of Aldermen to review the compensation for elected
officials and make recommendations for adjustment. An elected official’s
compensation must be set prior to a person taking office and compensation
cannot change during the term of office, unless additional duties are added.
Accordingly, any adjustment the Board of Aldermen deems appropriate must be
made prior to the April 2, 2019 election. The recommendation of the Commission
relative to the Mayor was to keep the monthly compensation at the current rate
of $1,000.00 per month and current monthly car allowance at $200.00 per month.
The Board heard the first reading of an ordinance amending chapter 2,
article iii, officers and employees.With the addition of the Assistant City
Administrator (Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2B) to the Raytown Municipal
Code, it became apparent that although the City went through a recodification
process in 2013, there are still Chapters which are in need of updating. Many
of the positions in Chapter 2 are written according to Statute; however, many
were written and have not been updated since the City of Raytown hired their
first City Administrator in 1994. The language changes do not conflict with
State Statute and the updates are consistent with the day-to-day operations of
the City at this time. Additionally, due to changes in the City of Raytown
Personnel Manual and the City’s Purchasing Policy, some sections have been
removed.
The Board heard the first reading of an ordinance adopting the Missouri
Record Retention Manual with current Missouri Revised State Statutes updated
August 2018 and as amended from time-to-time.
The City of Raytown, Missouri has not updated its Municipal Records
Manual since June 7, 2011. In order to be compliant with all current Missouri
Revised State Statutes regarding records retention, it is Staff’s opinion that
the information attached, be adopted and as amended from time to time. The last
update from the State of Missouri on this information was August 2018.
The Board heard the first reading of an ordinance amending chapter 2,
article vi, division 1, section 2-433 through section 2-555 of the RaytownMunicipal
Code relating to meetingswhich will align the City of Raytown, Missouri Open
Records Ordinance with Missouri Revised State Statute Chapter 610 in its
current form and as amended from time to time.
The Board approved a resolution authorizing an amendment to the City of
RaytownPersonnel manual adopted December 5, 2017 as it relates to:
·
Chapter 2, Provisions Applicable to All Officers
and Employees, Section 2-3, Ethics.
·
Chapter 4, Employment and Benefits, Benefits;
Section 4-16(a), 4-16(b) and 4- 16(j)(5). Holidays.
•
Chapter 4, Employment and Benefits, Benefits;
Section 4-18(j). Sick Leave.
•
Chapter 4, Employment and Benefits, Separation
From Municipal Service; Section 4-23(a). Resignations.
•
Chapter 4, Employment and Benefits, Separation
From Municipal Service; Section 4-25(b). Separation Pay.
•
Chapter 4, Employment and Benefits, Disciplinary
Policy; Section 4-34(a)(4). Employee Conduct.
•
Chapter 6, Substance Abuse; Section 6-4(b)(5).
Testing for the Presence of Alcohol and Drugs; When Authorized; What Substances
Will Be Tested for.
•
Appendix, Use of City-Owned/Leased Vehicles
Policy
•
Appendix, Time Clock Policy
• Appendix, Information Request Policy
The Board passed a resolution approving the appointment of Damon Hodges
as Assistant City Administrator which became effective May 2, 2018 and the
execution of an employment agreement with Mr. Hodges for such purposes.
The Board passed a resolution ratifying the appointment of Michelle
Wilson as Assistant City Administrator which became effective May 2, 2018 and
the execution of an employment agreement with Mrs. Wilson for such purposes.
The Board approved a resolution approving the professional services of Leath
&Sons for emergency sanitary sewer repairs at the SouthwoodLagoon located
off 87th Street in an amount not to exceed $19,325.75. On October 12, 2018,
during recent preparations for our annual root control project staff went out
to investigate all manholes and segments that were to be treated. The
investigations and treatments are a part of a three (3) year cycle for root
treatments and a part of the five (5) year cycle for routine maintenance and cleaning.
During the investigation staff found a back-up at manhole number 87S-264 that
required bypass pumping and hiring an outside company to come in and open the
line due to the remote location and equipment requirements that we are unable
to meet during wet conditions. Staff brought in Ace Pipe Cleaning, Inc. with
specialized equipment to attempt to open the blockage and mitigate the sanitary
sewer overflow. Staff worked to investigate the cause of the blockage during
and after the blockage was cleared. Staff found tree roots to have played a
role in the blockage during the process of partially clearing the blockage.
During the post incident evaluation, staff found the condition of the manhole
to have decayed significantly and it needs to be replaced to ensure any
reduction of I&I. This project should be handled as an emergency purchase
and repairs made very soon. Staff reached out to Leath & Sons to get a
contractor without having to reprioritize our current existing emergency
projects that Wiedenmann Inc. is working on. Leath & Son’s proposal of
$16,805.00 + 15% contingency ($2,520.75) = $19,325.75
The Board passed a resolution authorizing approving the purchase of
fuel from John Moore Oil Company. The City of Raytown is presently purchasing
fuel from John Moore Oil Company utilizing a cooperative purchasing contract
administered by Lee’s Summit, Missouri. This contract provides the City of
Raytown favorable pricing associated with the purchasing power of Lee’s Summit.
The contract renewal period will be February 19, 2018 through February 18,
2019. Through the evaluation of alternative cooperative contracts, the Lee’s
Summit, Missouri cooperative oil contract was determined to be the most
cost-effective contract for the City of Raytown. The contract is a one-year
renewable contract that was originally put into effect August 21, 2015 and has
the opportunity for four possible one-year renewals. The Lee’s Summit / John
Moore Oil cooperative contract is a rack price plus a fixed profit contract.
The contract provides the City the opportunity to purchase fuel at the
wholesale market price plus $0.135 per gallon profit paid to John Moore Oil and
$0.1762 in taxes that we are not exempt from paying. A purchase of unleaded on
one week in October yielded a rack price of $1.575 per gallon plus the profit
of $0.135 equaled $1.71 per gallon before taxes. The after taxes cost was
$1.8862 per gallon which represents a substantial savings from buying fuel at a
regular fuel station.
The Board approved a resolution approving the continuation of an
agreement with Infinity Building Services for mowing services in an amount not
to exceed $28,000.00 for fiscal year 2018-2019.
This 2018 Raytown Mowing Services project low bid of Infinity Building
Services is for the Public Works Department mowing. The 2018 bid included
options for a 2nd and 3rd year of mowing services. The contractor’s mark-up is
zero percent for both future years, and they do agree to work this year for the
same costs as last year. The Public Works Department will have the contractor
mow 34 areas throughout the City. Each location will be paid per the contract
unit costs. The number of times each area is mowed will depend on the location
of the area, as well as the weather allows. During Fiscal Year 2013-14, $18,913.00
was spent by the Public Works Dept. During Fiscal Year 2014-15, $15,440.00 was
spent by the Public Works Dept. During Fiscal Year 2015-16, $13,974.00 was
spent by the Public Works Dept. During Fiscal Year 2016-17, $15,615.00 was
spent by the Public Works Dept. During Fiscal Year 2017-18, $20,617.00 was
spent by the Public Works Dept. The estimated annual mowing amount for PW for
the upcoming Fiscal Year 2018-2019 is $22,100.00. This is within the previously
approved budgeted amount of $28,000.00. We are requesting an increase in the
approved amount for possible extra expenses with our annual mowing project. Our
request is to make an approved amount to spend of $28,000.00, which is equal to
our budgeted amount.
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And I will gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today. Where does the City get the money to pay back these GO Bonds? That is what is missing from the discussion. Until that is explained the BOA should expect pushback from residents.
VERY well said. Worth repeating:
"None of us have a crystal ball to tell how markets will fare in the future. But we can look at the condition of Raytown streets and realize something has to be done. At least Ryan Myers is working for a solution. Do the smart thing. Work with him, not against him."
You should watch the presentation. The city does not take on more debt. The bills for GO bonds are paid through property tax on property owners in Raytown. As for Moore's predictions, I think he is very wrong. I watch the bond market too. Historically speaking, the rates right now are not high. Back when Jimmy Carter was president this country had bond rates in the double digits. It happened in the late 1920's and after the civil war as well. He may very well look back on these days as the good old days because the rates are low.
The reason the gas tax failed was because people did not believe the city would keeps its word. More than one person told me they would not be surprised if the aldermen and mayor would simply quit funding street repair through the general fund. Kind of like they did when the public safety tax was passed. The mayor back then, it was either bower or sue frank, simply cut funding for police officers in the regular budget when the tax kicked in. I've been told it is called bait and switch. They would hire new officers and then cut the regular budget funding.
I think Mr. Myers has a good idea. It certainly deserves a serious look. At least the Mayor and Council would have to keep their word on this promise.
Exactly! Thank you, Greg. This is what needed to be said. Yes, it is debt. Debt that is paid by Raytown citizens. I'm 100% ok with this plan. I hope Ryan Myers keeps it up and we see it on a summer ballot.
Most everyone in the know in Raytown knew that the school district would be asking to renew their bonds in the February election. I had heard it at a golf tourney in the spring. Yet the Liasion to the school board Ryan Myers just found out about it the night before the council meeting? Then it was scramble city and throw a Bond iniative together in 2 weeks? Very immature of the Mayor Protem to think that was a solid idea.
Hey! Quit trying to bully people you do not agree with! Quit calling people names like immature. Can't you think of anything more than to throw insults in response to honest discussion? Good grief! There may not be much transparency at city hall, but whoever wrote the post calling people names is very transparent.
Alderman Derek Ward vetted the Fireworks ordinance revision properly by taking it to the Municipal Committee for discussion before presenting it to the Board. Why didn’t Ryan Myers run the GO Bond iniative thru the Finance Committee to analyze and discuss? The GO Bond idea by Myers as you mentioned has been in the hopper since early last year. So in reality dropping that in the laps of the Board and staff at 11:15 PM was a “Pants on Fire” scenario as described by Alderman Steve Meyers!
Get real. A discussion item is brought to the Board. The Board votes to hear the presentation. No motion is made to make a vote. Members of the Board make their comments. One member of the Board throws a tantrum. If you do not believe it, review the tape of the meeting. It is the last item discussed. The link to the video is at the end of the story.
Meanwhile our streets slowly turn into sand and broke asphalt.
The GO Bonds look like a viable solution to a real problem. I am glad it is on the table. I hope the Board acts on the opportunity and allows the people to decide in a public vote.
So what do all of you rocket scientists on here suggest they do to keep the city running, bring streets to average, at least and get the sewer lines up to snuff?
I would have voted yes on the last tax initiatives BUT when I saw vote yes for Roads and POLICE at that moment it was a NO vote for me, plus the mayor had the Raytown Unhinged group out there pushing for it. I would vote for the GO bond because it HAS to go to fix roads not the PD. Jim Lync, because the man can't manage a department has put us in the financial crisis where we are today. I will also vote no on any tax increase for the school. There is so much waste there you would cry if you really knew. As for the fire department the same a no vote from me. You wanted the EMS now make it work.
Who cares? It's a discussion item, nothing more, nothing less. At least Ryan deserves to be respected by the remainder of the board for bringing up an item of business in the correct format. It even got a majority vote. If the board didn't want to discuss this item, they could have shot it down. I guess Ryan's idea meant more to those who are not Meyers, Greene, Moore, or Karen Black. Plus Ryan was cordial, respectful, and open-minded in his presentation, unlike Steve.
Who cares what time it is? If it's past an elected official's bedtime, maybe they should consider stepping down so someone with more time commitment can take their place.
"So what do all of you rocket scientists on here suggest they do to keep the city running, bring streets to average, at least and get the sewer lines up to snuff?"
Let's pose the same question to Unglued, Unglued. Given the number of intellectuals on board over there, I'm surprised we're not already fixed up all casino-style a la North Kansas City.
So c'mon, 7:48 AM, pony up some suggestions.
Blah blah blah....Ryan Myers has very little influence on the board even though he has the Mayor Protem Jr. Deputy badge. He has zero community presence to the point the Mayor feels very uncomfortable sending him to community events representing the city in his abscence. His complete lack of planning and research on the bonds which unfolded that night at 11:15 PM backfired plain and simple. No levy or tax increase ballot issues can even be brought forward before August 2019 which was once again explained. So as Greg touts Alderman Myers historic achievements in Alderman lore history, Alderman Myers in the grand scheme of things continues to be a non factor. He couldn’t carry former Alderman Janet Emerson’s back pack in most everyone’s opinion. She doesn’t break her foot and had to stop campaigning, we aren’t even discussing this redshirt freshman.
Ryan Myers...has zero community presence to the point the Mayor feels very uncomfortable sending him to community events representing the city in his abscence (SIC!)...as Greg touts Alderman Myers historic achievements in Alderman lore history, Alderman Myers in the grand scheme of things continues to be a non factor... we aren’t even discussing this redshirt (SIC!)freshman.
Ryan, you just keep on keeping on. You're a breath of fresh air. We're behind you in force as you continue to create and learn.
And frankly, in our opinion WE feel "uncomfortable" with Mayor Yuk Yuk. We'd love to see a younger, educated individual step up as Mayor. We'll learn right along with you.
We're VERY proud that there are creative young people like Mr. Myers that taking an initiative.
One would think it would be easy to get people to agree to fix our roads. All one has to do is take a walk and examine the condition of the streets. If we can't get residents to vote for a measly .2 cent per gallon choice based consumption tax that needed a simply majority, I find it hard to believe we are going to reach the necessary 2/3rd majority needed to pass a Go-Bond levy increase for 20 years. BTW, the gas tax had union endorsements and still failed to pass.
9:31 PM
When people pay taxes, they expect to receive good services. When they don't, they become unglued. Now process this for awhile, and maybe next time you'll have more respect for the residents. But you are absolutely right, some of our residents are unglued, count me in on that.
I can see some people still do not get it. The three taxes Mayor Mike McDonough and most of his Board tried to trick people into voting for failed miserably because they were so greedy. More than doubling the property tax and creating a brand new sales tax to internet sales literally poisoned the two cent gasoline tax. The other factor was the voters belief that the city council would not keep their word on the gasoline tax or even worse, cut off other funding avenues. They have done this before with the public safety sales tax and and the park/storm sewer tax. So why trust them at all.
Ryan Myers has a good idea. A Bond that the city has to keep its word on. I love it. I think most people will vote for it once they learn city hall can't take the money for some other use.
As for Mayor Mike. He is not a good mayor. He needs to learn being mayor is more than glad-handing and hugging every skirt he gets near.
Just watched the responses to Mr. Myers' presentation. 2 drama queens and the simpleton in the middle. Drama queens- you could have chosen your words far more carefully. Your theatrics drowned out your messages. The simpleton was as simple as we all know him to be. He's continuously demonstrated that analysis clearly isn't his wheelhouse. What a trio of embarrassing knuckleheads.
Then we direct your attention to Mr. VanBuskirk. His remarks were a straight up model of tact, decorum, moderation and common sense.
Ryan, don't you stop coming up with ideas. And VanBuskirk, keep doing you. (Which we know you will. Ha!) Glad that you two are Our Aldermen.
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Andy Whiteman
The Chief of Police is up for re-election next April. Unless the BOA makes it an appointed position, you people need to find a suitable replacement. If you don't, I urge the administrators of this page to delete any and all grips about Jim Lynch after the election. You have 3 months to find someone. Do it now or shut the heck up.
The board can’t make that decision. A charter has to be put on ballot and it has to pass before that position can be appointed.
Chief Lynch term is not up till 2021.
Can’t we have both an elected marshal and an appointed chief of police? I think we can!
Are you sure is is not 2019 the same as the mayor??
CITY OF RAYTOWN ELECTION RESULTS
By Michael Downing, on April 5th, 2017
* winner
Ward 1
*Frank Hunt 285
Greg Walters 261
Ward 2
*Jason Greene 394
Loretha V Hayden 252
Ward 3
*Ryan Myers 283
Janet Emerson 229
Ward 4
*Bill Van Buskirk 441
Chuck Henss 182
Ward 5
*Bonnaye Mims 236
Diane Krizek 231
Phylis Goforth 151
The Judge and Marshal were unopposed
Check the date at the top. It will be 2021 before the next election for Marshall unless a charter is passed by the voters.
Sorry, April 10, 2015. Raytown Brooking Eagle, McDonough Wins Mayor"s Race and Four New
Aldermen Join the BOA. The issue also had a picture on the front page of Sharp, McDonough and
Lynch.
This puts the next election of the mayor to be in April of 2019.
Greg can you also confirm this??
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