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“April, first month of our fiscal year. So there's not a lot of information that this provides for you. We are 8% through the fiscal year as of April 30,” Harris said. She told the board that capital outlay for the general fund stood at 41 percent and interpreted that as staff completing budgeted purchases early. “What that means is that staff has been busy purchasing the things that were approved in the budget,” Harris said. She added that otherwise activity for April was light and that nothing in the report “really stands out.”

Board members had no immediate questions during the meeting and accepted the report as presented. Harris offered to follow up if aldermen later had specific questions. The board took no budget votes at the meeting; the report was informational and intended to update the board on year‑to‑date activity at the very start of the fiscal year.

The mayor and staff also noted upcoming calendar items, including the mayor's scheduled State of the City address at the chamber luncheon on Wednesday and the board's next regular meeting on June 16.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Kearney Board of Aldermen 06/02/25","oneSentenceSummary","Finance Director Stephanie Harris told the Board of Aldermen that April—the first month of the city's fiscal year—showed light overall activity but capital outlay in the general fund at 41 percent as staff began purchasing budgeted items.","taxTitle","Kearney, Clay County, Missouri","taxId",72593,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6023531,"Kearney mayor proclaims World Elder Abuse Awareness Day; Clay County volunteer lists signs and prevention steps",218,307190,525730,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5763445-9880528f1c4141fc6c7a061a5eba0092&start=307&end=525","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5763445-9880528f1c4141fc6c7a061a5eba0092/thumbnail_307190.jpg","/articles/6023531/Kearney/Clay-County/Missouri/Kearney-mayor-proclaims-World-Elder-Abuse-Awareness-Day-Clay-County-volunteer-lists-signs-and-prevention-steps","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6023531-d790b4fffc096f893543885c472b5205/orig.mp4?Expires=1771160381&Signature=cJTDj7Ay6nefGPrkDhYMiNj2ZhJJx2ky4j0-1d5yPgXKm-NmlvvqwFBFOU4iHXHVzYZSdAoGJdxGES4BIMqxVMVyCMFpg3LTRTJI9Vc4I94cmjil9wMvfiaEBTt-gKuUTaIPKChUzORF83~c-XY3fmtEwPTfJ8fdZoEfKpCVVmJbQscCtoY4lEU0e3tY~YOEFminVHmqNbeHReqYk8cHQnkvKnTuhOJQ6BEnLyXNj-3AXN6HOqkOgp0A-02O4yJgsOEYY1pmAcxynHh8z-FrKcd7oz3fMCPpu2XsO-LSTw5lCrR750HjVoyjwtdoDdyGI-gAsMpQyhcA-t0duUfNPg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mayor Randy Pogue proclaimed a day in June recognizing World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and encouraged Kearney residents to watch for and prevent elder abuse.

Marie Steiner, a member of the Clay County Senior Services board, received the proclamation on behalf of the senior-services group and spelled out the six commonly recognized forms of elder abuse: physical, emotional or psychological, sexual, neglect or abandonment by a caregiver, financial exploitation and health-care fraud and abuse. Steiner distributed purple awareness ribbons and listed signs to watch for, including lack of basic amenities, filthy living conditions, unexplained sexually transmitted diseases, unpaid bills or new credit cards, and increased cash withdrawals.

Steiner urged residents to report suspected abuse to local authorities and said a 24/7 hotline number was provided during her remarks; the phone number was not fully recorded in the meeting transcript. The proclamation text presented to the board references the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and a 2006 United Nations plan of action as background for the observance.

The proclamation document as read in the meeting contains two inconsistent dates: the text header recognizes June 18, 2025, while the mayor's closing language proclaims June 15, 2025. Mayor Randy Pogue signed the proclamation and encouraged the community to “recognize and celebrate our older adults and their ongoing contributions to the success and vitality of our country.”

No board vote was required for the proclamation; it was presented as mayoral recognition. City staff and the Clay County senior-services representative urged residents to use available reporting channels for suspected elder abuse.","Mayor Randy Pogue issued a proclamation recognizing World Elder Abuse Awareness Day; Marie Steiner of Clay County Senior Services highlighted six types of elder abuse and signs to watch for and distributed purple ribbons to raise awareness.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6023536,"Kearney highlights new police officer and urges caution as kids, motorized bikes increase this summer",713,53815,767290,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5763445-9880528f1c4141fc6c7a061a5eba0092&start=53&end=767","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5763445-9880528f1c4141fc6c7a061a5eba0092/thumbnail_53815.jpg","/articles/6023536/Kearney/Clay-County/Missouri/Kearney-highlights-new-police-officer-and-urges-caution-as-kids-motorized-bikes-increase-this-summer","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6023536-5a478470ac2b9073357a7ca5d4a62728/orig.mp4?Expires=1771160381&Signature=k81SP6iT~zBmITGNJJmxyhqDdBBZDOkoCARwbYCd581qkLAES1c84tYrpYQ2GfWfqeF847~PAz-ZLuBujiZiYevSOoKlhwvHewhec2~ac3qiTFnhIPuGBZyL7pHvm5yNWINzdGhPyS8iPg54w~tOZ4kZ6DuXcWb1~SSXrIJnapc6~bsrb8Bz~qcMAlX3vLumjmDf10v58GKcZfwG0tjJlc4tqn5nWd2T7ElYxwpAKofAYLqDcRIMeRBO8nPU7iwh0gBwRCSm1nSbUpzd1hSgGVpdCPghCnqdxTSPmE5ovhRne7mdY~hfkwo28PqQrAcp1fBcnSFm84AEO5196yKBZw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mayor Randy Pogue and the Kearney Board of Aldermen on Monday recognized a newly hired police officer and discussed summer public-safety concerns as children return to parks and motorized recreational vehicles become more common on local streets and trails.

Chief Thomas introduced Officer Chris Eller, a recent hire from out of state, and told the board Eller responded to an off-duty, head-on crash shortly after joining the Kearney Police Department. “He secured the scene, started CPR and—despite the extreme difficulty of the situation—opened a jammed car door and provided lifesaving attempts,” Chief Thomas said. The chief said one victim later died and described the officer’s actions as heroic. “He did his best to help save that young lady’s life and did not. He's a hero in my mind,” Chief Thomas said.

The board also used the discussion to remind residents that summer brings more children to parks and trails. Mayor Randy Pogue said increased pedestrian, bicycle and scooter traffic is expected as school lets out. “Please be mindful of those extra visitors and our residents,” he said. Alderman Spencer and others described seeing minibikes, ATVs and golf-cart–type vehicles on neighborhood streets and trails, and urged extra caution around school and park areas.

Alderman Holt said she has observed minibikes on walking trails near the high school and asked the city to consider additional signage or other measures to keep motorized vehicles off pedestrian paths. “We shouldn't have any motorized, gasoline powered anything going up and down those … where people have to avoid those,” she said. Alderman Spencer added that the vehicles can put small children at risk when they are not secured in car seats.

Alderman Lehman noted the department’s new hire has local ties and called the hire a strong addition to the force. Officer Eller briefly addressed the board, saying, “Great to be here,” during the introductions.

No formal action or change to ordinances was taken during the discussion; aldermen asked staff to consider options such as additional signage and enforcement strategies for motorized vehicles on pedestrian routes. The board moved on after the presentations to other agenda items and later entered an executive session to discuss personnel and contract matters.","The Kearney Board of Aldermen heard a presentation introducing a newly hired police officer who was credited with lifesaving actions during a traffic crash, and city leaders warned residents about increased pedestrian and motorized-mini vehicle activity as summer begins.","actionData","errors"]

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