Liability Contract Recommended.

The City Council Finance/Personnel Committee voted yesterday afternoon to recommend renewing the contract with the Missouri Public Entity Risk Management Fund (MOPERM) as the City’s liability insurance carrier. The bid was submitted by the Beimdiek Insurance Agency of Carthage.

City Administrator Tom Short told the Committee that over fifteen requests for bids were sent out, but only two bids were submitted for consideration. Beimdiek also submitted a bid from Savers Property and Casualty. The Savers bid of $31,730 per year was the lowest, but it included an aggregate cap of $4 million. The MOPERM policy has no cap and was bid at just over $37,000.

The Committee members were reluctant to pay the extra premium, but also felt the $4 million limit might put the City at a disadvantage if a major suit was filed.

According to Short, the State recently raised the amount a City could be held liable for to $2 million, up from $1 million.

The policy covers general liability arising from discrimination, sexual harassment, special events, and the City landfill among others.

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Just Jake Talkin'
Mornin',

I’m not sure of all the facts, but I understand that in Canada they have what they call "Boxing Day." Time ta gather up ever’thing after Christmas and pack it away.

In our family there is the ritual of "boxin’ and mailin’" the stuff that was left while visitin’ this relative or that. It’s usually a glove or a jacket. Sometimes a gift that didn’t get moved to the car before leavin’.

‘Course part of the fun is tryin’ to figure out ‘xactly who owns what. Usually takes a week or two of phone calls and conversation to track ever’thing down.

Some just keep the article as an enticement to return for another visit. Nothin’ like gettin’ another Christmas gift later in the spring. If I don’t find out who belongs to that nice set of gloves soon, I may have ta keep ‘em warm so they don’t get lonely.

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin’.

by

Carthage Printing Services

PRIME TIME WITH KIDS

by Donna Erickson

Kids everywhere are on the go. For many young travelers, getting there may mean flying alone.

If you are like many parents, sending a preteen or teen on a solo journey isn’t so easy the first time. A friend of mine recalls sending her 12-year-old daughter on her first unaccompanied flight. When her daughter called to say she had arrived safely, my friend hung up the phone and exclaimed with relief, "The Eagle has landed ... One small step for Erin, one giant leap for her mother!"

Here are some basic tips to help ensure a safe and enjoyable flight for your child:

• Request a guide brochure for unaccompanied children and teens from your airline, which outlines rules, regulations and helpful safety tips.

• Flight attendant Julia Applegate of Northwest Airlines reminds parents to be attentive to every detail of the child’s itinerary, including making sure the child gets on the correct plane. During hectic boardings, it can be confusing, especially if departure gates change at the last minute. Once your child boards, stay in the gate area until the plane is airborne.

The adult meeting your child at the destination should always call to check on the actual time of arrival of the flight. Many flights are early, leaving kids to wait with the gate agent.

• Remind your child that it is okay to ask a flight attendant to review the personal safety demonstration for them. Airplane seat belts may unfasten differently from automobile belts. Your child may also request to be moved if seated beside someone he/she is not comfortable with.

• Pack an activity bag full of diversions. Be sure the bag is lightweight - school backpacks are ideal. We also pack fruit juice and snacks they like. Include change for phone calls and cash for headsets if you feel the on-board film is appropriate for your child.