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| BY GREG WALTERS |
Fee for Sanitary
Sewer Billing
At last Tuesday’s Raytown Board of Aldermen the City Council voted
unanimously to waive late fees for Sanitary Sewer Billings for the next sewer
billing period.
The city regularly charges a 10% late fee on past due bills. Board
members expressed concern over the hardship the Covid19 Coronavirus has placed
on Raytown homeowners. The motion to adopt, which was made by Ward 1 Alderman
Greg Walters and seconded by Ward 5 Alderman Derek Ward, limited the waiver to single family residential
homeowners.
According to the City Finance Director Russ Petry the city
regularly receives $1800 to $2100 in late fee payments per month from single
family homeowners.
The debate leading to the final vote was spirited. Ward 4
Alderwoman Mary Jane VanBuskirk was outspoken in her support of the motion.
“Everyone sitting on this Board – we are not hurting – but there
are people in Raytown who are – now is the time we can step up and help them .
. . Some people mighty say $5.00 is not
a big deal, but $5.00 will buy a box of cereal and a box of powdered milk so their
children can eat breakfast,” said Alderman MJ VanBuskirk in support of the
motion.
City Administrator Damon Hodges released
the following information explaining how the late fees will be forgiven.
Sewer bills
due on May 10th, 2020 will not be charged a fee for late payment. Late fees for
this sewer bill will be removed from the next sewer billing cycle, mailed out
on May 15th, 2020. Any prior late fees remain due and are not subject to this
one-month suspension. If sewer customers need information about payment
options, we encourage them to contact our Sewer customer service department.
Online payment options are available as well.
Contact Raytown Sewer Billing Monday
Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Phone: 816-737-6088 Website: www.raytown.mo.us
Crime and Police
Activity Overview
- On April 14th, at approx. 9:15 pm, officers were dispatched to a business in the 10000 block of 350 Hwy regarding a burglary. The suspects were gone by the time they arrived but the owner was able to provide the security footage to officers. An hour later, officers located a stolen truck in the 8000 block of Ditzler and a pursuit ensued. The juvenile driver was caught, and officers recognized his distinctive clothing as matching the footage from the earlier burglary. The investigation is ongoing.
- On April 16th, at approx. 8:30 pm, officers were dispatched to a residence in the 10000 block of 86th Terrace regarding a robbery. The victim reported that he was attacked by two other family members in retaliation for an incident that happened last year. They beat him around the face and stole his property. The suspects have been identified and the investigation is ongoing.
- On April 18th, at approx. 8:10 pm, a subject entered Walmart, 10300 E 350 Hwy, armed with a gun. He pointed the gun in a threatening manner towards the direction of the checkout area. An off-duty Raytown officer working security recognized the threat and fired his weapon, killing the suspect. The subject was later identified as Willie Hampton Jr of Kansas City. The Missouri Highway Patrol was called in to handle the investigation and the officer was placed on routine administrative leave.
Tow Truck Driver with Felony Counts
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Kansas City tow truck driver who fired several shots at a
fleeing driver earlier this week has been charged with multiple felony counts
Thursday.
Jackson County Prosecutor Jean
Peters Baker announced 42-year-old Prentiss D. Burks has been
charged with unlawful use of a weapon, second-degree assault and two counts of
armed criminal action.
According to court records,
Kansas City police responded Tuesday evening after hearing shots in the area of
127th and 59th Terrace. Officers found a gunshot victim with wounds to his
legs.
A witness told police that
the incident began when the tow truck driver, Burks, was attempting to tow a
vehicle in Raytown. The victim jumped into that vehicle and left the scene,
where Burks then began chasing after him in his tow truck.
As Burks chased the man
fleeing, he fired several shots, hitting the victim. The victim told police he
saw two tow trucks preparing to haul away his vehicle when he left the scene
and shots were fired, hitting him in the leg.
Police found that Burks had
a handgun that matched the caliber of shell casings found along the route that
shots were fired.
One witness told police he
heard Burks at the scene say, “I was just popping off rounds, trying to shoot
out the tires.”
Prosecutors have requested
a $100,000 bond for Burks.
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