Travel Expenses Report
From: To: Wednesday, May 01, 2024 Friday, May 31, 2024
Report Generated: Thursday, June 13, 2024 3:36:59 PM
Department: City Manager
Employee Walker, Zachary
Approving Director Morris, Samantha
Lake Ozark, MO, United States
Depature Date
Return Date May 1, 2024 May 3, 2024
2024 MCMA Annual Spring Conference
How did the travel apply to the job?
The Missouri City/County Manager’s Association is the statewide professional society for city and county administrators. This gathering allowed me to gain important insights into local government issues and trends while networking with nd learning from my colleagues from across the State.
How did training add value to the city?
The courses provide important insights into critical issues that will help me stay abreast of local government trends, such as the proliferation of artificial intelligence platforms in the workplace, while also developing new skills that will help me better serve the employees and residents of Independence.
General comments:
At this conference, I was installed as the 1st Vice President of the MCMA Board of Directors.
Department: Finance
Employee Jacobs, Ellen
Approving Director Morris, Samantha
Lake of the Ozarks, MO, United States Destination
Depature Date
Return Date May 22, 2024 May 24, 2024
Purpose
MMACJA Annual Conference
How did the travel apply to the job?
Continuing legal education ("CLE") hours, including all required ethics hours required by the State of Missouri to practice law and work as a prosecutor for the City were completed while spending the last week at the Missouri Municipal Conference.
How did training add value to the city?
The training allows me to stay updated as to current Missouri law. There were two caselaw sessions devoted solely to recent cases. Also, another portion of the training was devoted to legislative updates and keeps the registered attorneys knowledgeable about the most current changes in Missouri law.
General comments:
I appreciate the City investing in my CLE, and that I could spend it at a conference with a focus on courts. The inherent bias session that highlights recognition and prevention is a reminder to stay alert to visitors' perceptions at court sessions. The information I gained last week will help me do the best job I can do for the City of Independence.
Report ID: 931
LARS Request ID: 1970
Department: Municipal Court
Employee Helm, Garry
Approving Director Tann, Natalie
Destination
Depature Date
Lake of the Ozarks, MO, United States
Return Date May 21, 2024 May 24, 2024
Purpose
Missouri Municipal Associated Judges Conference
How did the travel apply to the job?
Maintain certification
How did training add value to the city?
Up to date on current law changes, and updates from the Supreme Court
General comments:
Department: Municipal Court
Employee Tann, Natalie
Approving Director Morris, Samantha
Destination
Depature Date
OSAGE BEACH, MO, United States
Return Date May 20, 2024 May 24, 2024
Purpose
Missouri Association of Court Administration 2024 Spring Conference
How did the travel apply to the job?
Maintain certification of certified court administrator
How did training add value to the city?
Must keep up to date on current legislation and changes implemented by OSCA
General comments:
Department: Municipal Court
Employee Watkins, Susan LAKE OF THE OZARKS, MO, United States
Approving Director Tann, Natalie
Purpose
How did the travel apply to the job?
Maintain certification keep updated on legislation changes
How did training add value to the city?
General comments:
Department: Police
Employee Kitzenberger, Kindra
Approving Director Petersen, Jason
Destination
Depature Date
Return Date
Purpose
Jefferson City, MO, United States
May 5, 2024 May 10, 2024
Certified Fire Investigator Course
How did the travel apply to the job?
The Fire Investigator course is a NFPA 1033 standard, 40-hour POST approved, course that covers accidental and incendiary fire causes, juvenile firesetting, legal aspects, and interview and interrogation. The course assists students with completing the relevant classroom exercises and practical skills, as well as preparing them to take the state Fire Investigator Certification Examination.
How did training add value to the city?
The Detective Unit currently only has one certified Fire/Arson Investigator. It is a very time-consuming task when a fire needs to be investigated. Having additional personnel to assist in fire investigations will not only lighten the case load for the Detective but will also produce higher quality investigations that more time can be dedicated to. This would also shorten the time each Detective is pulled away from their other cases and help to optimize the teamwork aspect of investigations.
General comments:
Per diem check was done by the City. Hotel was paid on a City p-card.
Report ID: 926
LARS Request ID: 1973
Department: Police
Employee Thompson, Walter
Approving Director Petersen, Jason
Destination
Depature Date
Return Date
Jefferson City, MO, United States
May 5, 2024
May 10, 2024
Purpose
Certified Fire Investigator Course
How did the travel apply to the job?
The Fire Investigator course is a NFPA 1033 standard, 40-hour POST approved, course that covers accidental and incendiary fire causes, juvenile firesetting, legal aspects, and interview and interrogation. The course assists students with completing the relevant classroom exercises and practical skills, as well as preparing them to take the state Fire Investigator Certifications Examination.
How did training add value to the city?
The Detective Unit currently only has one certified Fire/Arson Investigator. It is a very time-consuming task when a fire needs to be investigated. Having additional personnel to assist in fire investigations will not only lighten the case load for the Detective but will also produce higher quality investigations that more time can be dedicated to. This would also shorten the time each Detective is pulled away from their other cases and help to optimize the teamwork aspect of investigations.
General comments:
Per diem check was done by the City. Hotel and gas was paid by the City on a City P-card.
Report ID: 925