The Board of Aldermen held a special meeting on Tuesday May 28, 2013 at 6:00PM. Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Keith Kohley, Calvin Wilson and Alice Kezar. Also present was Chief of Police Curt Drake and City Clerk Paula Brodie. Guests included Levi Tucker and Bill Cagle. The Mayor noted that Ald. Hess could not be present.
The Mayor noted that the Board was holding a closed session pursuant to RSMO. Section 610.021, Section (3) to discuss hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting of particular employees by a public governmental body when personal information about the employee is discussed or recorded.
Ald. Wilson moved to go into closed session pursuant to RSMO. Section 610.021 Section (3). Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nay votes.
The Board went into closed session at 6:01PM.
The Board came out of closed session at 6:47PM
Ald. Wilson moved to hire Bill Cagle as a patrol officer at $10.00 an hour. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Wilson and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.
Ald. Wilson moved to approve a $.50 cent raise for Mr. Cagle when he completes his 90 day probationary period successfully. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.
The Board decided to give Mr. Cagle until June 15th to move to Goodman. If he can’t be moved by the 15th, he should inform Chief Drake and the Board will discuss giving him more time at the Board meeting on June 16th.
Ald. Wilson moved to adjourn at 6:58PM. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Wilson and Kezar voted aye with 0 nay votes.