The fire department’s “burn”demonstration was a very informative event. The short period of time it took smoke to start collecting at the ceiling was very evident. A house with a sprinkler system installed will certainly add needed time for occupants to get out of a burning house.

The local church alliance which sponsored the Kids Zone was awesome . The Zone was very much appreciated by children and adults.

Happy faces all around.

The cars , tractors and motorcycles shows were great crowd pleasers too.

Music,  fun, and food…….it was all a great combination.

Thanks to the Chamber and other volunteers who made this event happen!!

Mayor Susan Krieger

Qualifications/Skills desired include: accounting/bookkeeping skills (experience with Data Tech software a plus), computer skills (Word, Excel, Internet), excellent people skills, high level of customer service, good command of the English language, ability to multi-task and work under pressure with minimum supervision, skills to assemble and process large amounts of information, excellent memory skills and supervisor skills.

Requires knowledge of municipal recordkeeping, open meetings and records retention, taking minutes and human resources.

Starting salary range is $32,500.00 to $37,250.00 annually with a benefit package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LAGERS retirement, vacation and holidays.

For a complete job description please visit the City of Strafford Website at www.straffordmissouri.org.

Please submit cover letter, resume and three professional references to City of Strafford, City Administrator, P.O. Box 66, Strafford, MO 65757 or email to cityclerk@straffordmissouri.org. Salary will be based on qualifications. EOE. Open until filled.

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FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT – FULL TIME
PRIMARY PURPOSE: To perform a variety of office, administrative and management functions in connection with the Office of the City Clerk.
SUPERVISION: Under the direct supervision of the City Administrator and general supervision of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

As stated in Section 79.320 RSMo, “The Board of Aldermen shall elect a clerk for such board, to be known as the “City Clerk”, whose duties and term of office shall be fixed by ordinance.” Among other things, the City Clerk shall keep a journal of the proceedings of the Board of Aldermen. He/she shall safely and properly keep all the records and papers belonging to the City which may be entrusted to his/her care; he/she shall be the general accountant of the City; he/she is empowered to administer official oaths and oaths to persons certifying to demands or claims against the City.”

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Mayor - Susan Krieger (two year term)

Alderman Ward – 1 Janet Heath ( two year term) 

Alderman Ward 2 - Sheryl McReynolds ( two year term)

Alderman Ward 3 - Bryant Doss ( two year term)

May 23, 2012

From Mayor Susan Krieger,

At our May 7th Board of Aldermen meeting, City Administrator, Tom Vicat announced his retirement. Tom has put in a lot of long hours of hard work for our city and we thank him for his service and we suspect that he will still be seen around town contributing to the community through of service groups. We wish him good health and contentment.

Steve Bodenhamer, P.E., has been appointed as the Interim City Administrator by the Board of Aldermen at the May 21st meeting. Steve is very well informed on city matters and has current involvement with the Board due to his appointment to the Citizens Review Committee. Steve will be able to transition easily. He has previously been considered for the Administrator’s position when the Board interviewed in the past but did not fill the position due to financial restraints at the time.

Steve’s tenure will begin June 1st and he will be transitioned into the role for up to a month with Tom’s assistance. An interim administrator will allow the Board more time to carefully advertise and interview for the vital City Administrator position. Steve, of course, will be allowed to apply for that position. Again, advertisements for the position will be placed and the Board will want to interview the top candidates. It can be a lengthy but important process.

The Board’s intent is for the City of Strafford to keep moving forward.

Susan Krieger,
Acting Mayor

Strafford Alderman – Ward 2
Keith Bridges

Strafford Alderman – Ward 3
Eddie Cruse

Enhanced Enterprise Zone tax credits over the next five years, and energy and sales tax exemptions have been offered to the industry.

When finished, John Deere will cover more than 400,000 square feet and employ about 270 people.

Strafford City Hall
126 S. Washington
Strafford, MO 65757

Please direct questions concerning employment opportunities to City Hall (417) 736-2434

The City of Strafford is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Our relations with applicants for employment and with our employees are administered without regard to race, religion (belief or non-belief), sex, age, national origin, disability, citizenship, veteran status, as well as other classifications protected by applicable Federal, State, or local laws. The City of Strafford actively promotes this policy by conducting all employment transactions strictly on the basis of job related qualifications.

Our equal employment opportunity philosophy applies to all aspects of employment with the City of Strafford including recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, job benefits, pay, and dismissal.