Former O'Fallon City Administrator Riesberg Lands New Job for $25K More

The O'Fallon City Council terminated Riesberg on January 10. Reisberg held the office for three years.

O'Fallon's Firing of City Administrator Could Cost Upwards of $112K

Details on the firing don't go further than the O'Fallon City Council officially chalking it up to a desire to change the direction of the city's leadership.

O'Fallon officials have reached a separation agreement with Keith Riesberg, the city administrator who was fired Jan. 10, and it appears to be costing the city a good amount of money.  According to an article in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the agreement with Riesberg includes severance pay of $62,491 and could cost the city more than $112,000, plus medical and life insurance coverage. And if Riesberg doesn't find a full-time job by Aug. 10, he'll receive additional weekly severance payments of $2,403 until Dec. 31 or until he gets a new job before that date. Details on the firing don't go further than the O'Fallon City Council officially chalking it up to a desire to change the direction of the city's leadership. Further, city officials …

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Sscott

9:18 pm on Wednesday, February 20, 2013

thanks Jim and you said it right Good communication; we don't make the headlines we just read them.if anyone wants to look big bold print was fired.then we hear agreement,or headed in different direction then city. no matter its costly either way.Maybe the mayor and staff can put together a clearer understanding of what the job is for the next one.$360,000 isnt pocket change.   more ›

O'Fallon City Administrator Released from Contract

The O’Fallon City Council has voted votes to release Keith Riesberg from his contract.

Keith Riesberg has been released from his contract as the city administrator of O'Fallon. According to a press release, the O’Fallon City Council has voted for the removal of Riesberg. The City Council cited a desire to change the direction of the city's leadership and said the termination was without cause. “I respect the right of the City Council to pursue this change,” Riesberg said a press release. “It has been an honor working with the employees to serve the citizens, and I wish them the best in the future.” Read More about this Keith Riesberg:

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Jim Frain

3:06 pm on Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Jim Frain, Donna Wadsworth and Eric Verseman go along with many residents of O'Fallon in wishing Keith Riesberg well in his future endeavors and we thank him for making a strong effort with our City of O'Fallon. While there are residents who have found fault with this city administrator and other city administrator's, along with virtually every person in office in the present and from the past, I…   more ›

O'Fallon City Council Votes to Fire City Administrator Keith Riesberg

Assistant City Administrator Lenore Toser-Aldaz will be acting City Administrator until this issue is resolved.

O'Fallon City Administrator Keith Riesberg Fired

Assistant City Administrator Lenore Toser-Aldaz will be acting City Administrator until this issue is resolved.

O'Fallon City Administrator Keith Riesberg was terminated from his position on Thursday.  The O’Fallon City Council voted Thursday, Jan. 10 to relieve Riesberg of his duties effective immediately, according to a news release.  Keith Riesberg began as O'Fallon city administrator in January 2010. He previously served as city manager for Sedalia, Missouri, since 2005.  Assistant City Administrator Lenore Toser-Aldaz will act as City Administrator until the issue is resolved. According to a news release, the city has no further comment on the matter as it is a personnel issue.    

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‘What’s that you’re saying?’ Councilman Wants Plain Language Requirement on O’Fallon Books

City manager says an ordinance could make things easier to block city efforts. Keith Riesberg says he prefers a plain language guideline.

Ward 2 Councilman Jim Pepper said wants O’Fallon’s ordinances to be clearer. Pepper introduced a bill during the O’Fallon City Council meeting Thursday that would require the city to use plain language or define terms when drafting ordinances and other official documents.  “A lot of our ordinances are vague,” Pepper said. "I think they should be more definitive and less subjective and opinion oriented." During the meeting, he said if citizens are expected to obey the law, and ignorance is no excuse, then laws should be written to be “clear, concise and easy to understand." However, City Administrator Keith Riesberg said requiring bills to be written in plain language could spell trouble for the city down the road. “The concern staff has is…

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O’Fallon City Council Talks Enforcing Smoking Ban, Approves Purchase of All-inclusive Playground Equipment

On Thursday, the council heard plans for enforcing the city's Smoke Free Air Act and took a step closer to building a playground for children of all abilities.

The citywide smoking ban takes effect in a little more a month, but O’Fallon officials have already begun efforts to educate the public and business owners on the requirements. City Administrator Keith Riesberg briefed the council with an overview on plans to enforce the Smoke Free Air Act at the workshop on Thursday evening. Riesberg said the city is following the lead of other municipalities that have implemented a ban, and has begun efforts to remind the public that the law has been adopted and spell out the requirements. O'Fallon businesses and residents were notified that the smoke-free air ordinance takes effect on June 16 by mail and e-newsletter last week. The O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce has also sent information to local …

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Elizabeth

5:17 pm on Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Correction Mr. Frain. 73% of 19% of O'Fallon voters passed the bill, or 7212 out of roughly 50,000. It is true, O'Fallon is a city of laws. Sadly, it used to be a city of freedom of choice too. I would also point out to you, Mr. Frain, that freedom of speech still exists and while I disagree with some of his advice, Mr. Hannegan has a right to respond to a public article. Surely you are not …   more ›

O'Fallon Hires New Assistant City Administrator

Longtime Clayton official Lenore Toser-Aldaz will begin working with O'Fallon in late April.

A longtime Clayton official will leave in April to take a position as the city of O'Fallon's new assistant city administrator, the city of O'Fallon announced last week in a news release.  Deputy City Manager Lenore Toser-Aldaz will leave Clayton effective April 14 and is expected to start her position with O'Fallon on April 25.  She began working in Clayton in February 2000 as assistant city manager, having previously worked in Johnson County, KS, the release states. She became deputy city manager six years later.  Her roles have included managing the departments of human resources and communications; helping with administration of departments including public safety, parks and planning; and working on budgeting and economic development …

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O'Fallon City Council, Residents Discuss Issues with Residential Rental Inspections

Council members and residents discussed ways to improve the year-old inspection program at a workshop on Thursday night.

Council members and O’Fallon landlords discussed concerns with the city’s new residential rental property inspection program at the City Council’s workshop on Feb. 10. O’Fallon has four inspectors who check properties for compliance with city electrical, plumbing, exterior and interior health and safety codes. City ordinance requires all open rental properties to be inspected before occupants move in. The inspection program began in March 2010. Several council members said they have received complaints from residents about the inconsistency and expectations of the inspections. Mayor Bill Hennessy said he received calls from residents who said inspectors were requiring them to install equipment, like ground fault interrupters, not required …

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