That is why Governor Nixon is calling on employers to sign a pledge to consider hiring a Missouri Veteran if they’ve got a job opening. Sign up today and become a hero by hiring a hero!

This website will list the names of every employer who has signed the pledge to hire a Missouri Veteran, and allow Veterans to see the employers in their region who have taken the pledge. In addition, using Missouri Career Source, Veterans will be able to post their resume and employers will be able to connect with Veterans looking for a job.

“I want every employer in this state, every technical school, every community college, every university… every city and county, every state department with a job opening, to sign this pledge and show that Missouri Hires its Veterans! “ – Gov. Jay Nixon

Information for Veterans 

Facts for Employers
 

Saint Robert General Municipal Election Deadlines

St. Robert General Municipal Elections will be held on April 6, 2010.  The deadline for candidates for those position is January 19, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.  Voters have until March 10, 2010 to register to vote in the April 6th elections.  You may register as a candidate or voter at the St. Robert City Hall located in the St. Robert municipal Center at 194 Eastlawn Ave. Suite A, St. Robert MO.  The municipal seats that are open are:

· Ralph Cook (Ward I)

· Ed Spotts (Ward II)

· Todd Williams (Ward III)

· William Urena (Ward IV)

· Judge Thomas Julian. 

Ward Map

Saint Robert Snow Removal Policy

The City of Saint Robert Street Department will only plow snow on those streets which have been accepted by the City for maintenance.  Click here for the list of streets.

I ask that residents avoid parking on streets when a snow storm is coming.  This will help expedite snow removal procedures. 

For our Commercial Property owners and snow removal contractors, I would like to remind you of ordnance #2158 which states:

A.     Prohibition On Snow And Ice Removal From Private Property.  No person shall remove snow or ice from private property and deposit the same on any public street right-of-way or parking lot.  Any snow so deposited may be removed by the City and the cost of such removal shall be assessed and charged to the person in violation thereof in addition to any penalties imposed by the Municipal Court pursuant to Section 100.220.

B.     Prohibition Of Piling Of Snow And Ice At Street Intersections.  No person shall pile snow or ice at any intersection in a quantity sufficient to interfere with the vision of motor vehicles or pedestrians.  The Street Foreman and any Police Officer on duty will determine if vision is obstructed.  Any snow so deposited shall be removed by the City and the cost of such removal shall be assessed and charged to the person in violation thereof in addition to any penalties imposed by the Municipal Court pursuant to Section 100.220.  (Ord. No. 2158 §§1--3, 2-2-09)

Finally, I ask everyone while driving to yield to plow trucks and provide them plenty of room to operate.  Do not follow any closer than 50 feet and reduce your speed when passing them.  With your help, we will be able to quickly and safely get the snow off of our streets.

Sincerely,

Lyle D. Thomas

Director of Public Works

City of Saint Robert

Recent Changes to City Code Regarding Firearms and Hunting 

It has come to my attention that a recent posting on a website has stated “City of St. Robert Passes Discharge Ban!”  The information contained in that posting is not correct and has left out important information.

On October 5, 2009, the City Council adopted an ordinance to amend Section 200.240 of the City Code which is the section that deals with firearms.  The amendment actually relaxed the firearm restrictions and allowed for hunting with a firearm in areas of the city that are zoned agricultural.  In addition, the amendment allowed for hunting with a bow or cross-bow in other areas of the city. 

The intent of the city council was to allow for hunting within the city limits.  There was no intent to limit the ability of anyone to defend their persons or homes with a firearm.  It should be noted that Section 200.240 of the City Code also has a specific section allowing a city resident to be “engaged in an act of lawful defense.”  As such, the “Castle Doctrine” of self-defense as stated in Sections 563.031 and 563.074 R.S.Mo. is clearly recognized by the City of St. Robert.

After that meeting, it was discovered that another existing section of the city code did not allow for the use of air guns, cross bows, or bows and arrows within the city limits.  That section does not mention firearms.  This was Section 200.250 of the City Code, which is the section cited by the website.  Therefore, in order to allow hunting in the city limits, the city council amended Section 200.250 to allow for bow and cross-bow hunting.

It appears that Section 200.250 has been in the City Code for over 20 years.  It should also be pointed out that the section that was amended specifically to relax the restrictions in place for a number of years for weapons other than firearms.  It was not done to restrict the ability to own a firearm or use it in an act of lawful self-defense.

Finally, it should be noted that state statutes always take precedence over a municipal ordinance.  As such, Sections 563.031 and 563.074 R.S. Mo. which state Missouri’s “Castle Doctrine” apply in the City of St. Robert and take precedence over the ordinances.

It is my hope that this clears up any misunderstanding that may have arisen from the steps city council took to allow for hunting this firearm and bow season in the City of St. Robert.  I believe I speak for the majority of the City Council in stating that we support the Second Amendment and the right of all Americans to own and use a firearm for their protection.

Sincerely,

George Sanders

Mayor, City of St. Robert, Missouri