Jackson County Missouri  
JOURNAL  
Jackson County Courthouse  
415 E.12th Street, 2nd floor  
Kansas City, Missouri 64106  
(816)881-3242  
County Legislature  
DaRon McGee (4th) Chairman,  
Donna Peyton (2nd AL) Vice Chairman,  
Jalen Anderson (1st AL), Megan L. Smith (3rd AL),  
Manuel Abarca IV (1st), Venessa Huskey (2nd),  
Charlie Franklin (3rd), Jeanie Lauer (5th)  
Sean E. Smith (6th)  
Office of  
Mary Jo Spino  
Clerk of the County Legislature  
Monday, July 7, 2025  
3:00 PM  
Twenty-eighth Regular Meeting  
K.C. Legislative Assembly Area, Kansas City, Missouri  
DaRon McGee, Chairman, called the meeting of the Jackson County Legislature to order.  
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ROLL CALL  
Present 9 -  
DaRon McGee, Donna Peyton, Jalen Anderson, Megan L. Smith,  
Manuel Abarca IV, Venessa Huskey, Charlie Franklin, Jeanie Lauer  
and Sean E. Smith  
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THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
Recited.  
APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING  
A motion was made by Jalen Anderson, seconded by Jeanie Lauer, to  
approve the journal of the previous meeting held on June 30, 2025. The  
motion passed by a voice vote.  
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HEARINGS  
Discussion regarding Ordinance #5993.  
Jeanie Lauer, County Legislator, said she has received emails and phone  
calls from taxpayers regarding the vote today. She wanted to clarify that the  
vote today by the County Legislature is to put the question on the ballot. She  
asked Chairman McGee to speak as to why the election is being called in  
August rather than November 2025.  
DaRon McGee responded that the Jackson County Home Rule Charter  
states an election must be called within 60 days; the options were August 26  
or the day after Labor Day. The November election would not be following  
the Charter.  
Sean E. Smith, County Legislator, thanked everyone for attending the  
meeting today. He said he is pleased Jackson County has a democratic  
process that allows citizens to express themselves in this way.He said he  
looks forward to seeing what transpires over the next 60 days.  
Donna Peyton, County Legislator, said the people have spoken in providing  
their vote for putting this initiative on the ballot and she will honor their  
request.  
DaRon McGee said this is a tedious and difficult process for the County  
Legislature to undertake as it has never happened before in the history of  
Jackson County, Missouri. His role as Chairman as well as the role of the  
County Legislature is not to pass judgment on the merits of the recall but to  
uphold the law. The charter is clear with instructions, the signature threshold  
has been met and verified. The County Legislature must take action today. It  
is not about personalities and politics, it is about following the law,  
respecting the voices of our residents and preserving the integrity of the  
democratic institutions at the county. He understands emotions are high on  
all sides but what the public needs the most right now is consistency, calm  
and commitment to the process, as stated in the charter. Deliberation is a  
part of any legislative process especially when the stakes are high. But our  
duty is clear, since the signature threshold has been certified, the County  
Legislature must take action to move this process forward. Scheduling an  
election date and approving ballot language is not only a formality but a  
critical step to ensure a lawful election can take place. The charter sets a  
timeline and any delay threatens to compromise that process. We are  
entering an unprecedented moment in Jackson County government but he  
remains committed as Chairman of the Legislature to meet it with clarity,  
order and respect for the law.  
Ordinance #5993 was perfected and adopted at this time. See pages 6  
and 7 for details.  
Discussion regarding Resolution #21965.  
Resolution #21965 was adopted at this time. See page 8 for details.  
Resolution #21955 was read into the record at this time.  
Candidates for the Jackson County Sports Complex Authority were  
interviewed. Shawn G. Foster, Jon R. Gray, Kenneth B. McClain and Estella  
Morales were present. Joseph "Bo" Moreno attended via TEAMS.  
DaRon McGee opened the floor for nominations to the Jackson County  
Sports Complex Authority.  
Manuel Abarca IV nominated Joseph "Bo" Moreno and Estella Morales.  
Jalen Anderson nominated Ken McClain and Shawn Foster.  
Megan L. Smith nominated Jon Gray.  
Since there were no other nominations, nominations ceased. Legislators  
voted by ballot.  
Resolution #21955 was adopted at this time with the names of Shawn G.  
Foster, Joseph "Bo" Moreno and Kenneth B. McClain inserted. See page 5  
for details.  
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COMMUNICATIONS WITH AND REPORTS OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE  
Frank White Jr., County Executive, was not present.  
PERFECTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND REPORTS OF COMMITTEE  
5904  
5967  
AN ORDINANCE repealing Section 5577., Jackson County Code, 1984,  
relating to possession of firearms and age restriction, and to enact in lieu  
thereof two new sections, Sections 5577. and 5578., relating to the same  
subject, with a severability clause and a penalty provision.  
(Legislature As A Whole - 30th Perfection)  
AN ORDINANCE repealing subsections 7401.2., 7405.4., and 7406.5.,  
Jackson County Code, 1984, relating to protections against retaliation for  
complaints, cooperating with complaint investigations, and amending the  
discretionary authority to decline a complaint and enacting, in lieu thereof,  
three new subsections relating to the same subject.  
(Legislature As A Whole - 11th Perfection)  
5975  
A motion was made by Sean E. Smith, seconded by Jeanie Lauer, to  
perfect Ordinance #5975 enacting subsection 24005.26., Jackson County  
Code, 1984, relating to wedding and events facilities within the  
unincorporated areas of Jackson County. The motion failed by a roll call  
vote:  
Yes: 2 - Jalen Anderson and Jeanie Lauer  
No: 7 -  
DaRon McGee, Donna Peyton, Megan L. Smith, Manuel Abarca IV,  
Venessa Huskey, Charlie Franklin and Sean E. Smith  
(FAILED)  
5982  
AN ORDINANCE enacting section 5578., Jackson County Code, 1984  
related to discrimination in public accommodation.  
(Health and Environment Committee - 7th. Perfection)  
5990  
AN ORDINANCE establishing a commercial property assessment rate cap  
in Jackson County, Missouri  
(Legislature As A Whole - 1st. Perfection)  
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FINAL PASSAGE OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES  
None.  
RESOLUTIONS IN COMMITTEE  
21641  
A RESOLUTION authorizing the County Executive or the Chairman of the  
Legislature to sell the County-owned property located at 1300 Washington  
Street, Kansas City, MO 64105 via the competitive bidding process.  
(Legislature As A Whole - 49th Meeting)  
21766  
A RESOLUTION transferring $49,500.00 within the 2024 General Fund and  
authorizing a contract to cover the cost of consultation and proposal services  
to Colette Holt & Associates Law Firm of San Antonio, TX, at a cost to the  
County not to exceed $49,500.00.  
(Legislature As A Whole - 36th Meeting)  
21921  
21930  
A RESOLUTION declaring certain County-owned vehicles as surplus  
property and authorizing their disposal pursuant to Chapter 11 of Jackson  
County Code, 1984.  
(Justice and Law Enforcement Committee - 7th. Meeting)  
A RESOLUTION urging the County Executive to implement a temporary  
moratorium on foreclosure proceedings and tax lien sales against  
residential property owners affected by the 2023 Jackson County property  
reassessment cycle.  
(Land Use Committee - 5th. Meeting)  
21945  
21946  
21947  
21948  
21949  
21952  
Budget Committee moved to adopt. Consent Agenda.  
Budget Committee moved to adopt. Consent Agenda.  
Finance and Audit Committee moved to adopt. Consent Agenda.  
Finance and Audit Committee moved to adopt. Consent Agenda.  
Budget Committee moved to adopt. Consent Agenda.  
Justice and Law Enforcement Committee moved to adopt. Consent  
Agenda.  
21955  
A motion was made by Donna Peyton, seconded by Jalen Anderson, to  
insert the names Shawn G. Foster, Joseph "Bo" Moreno, Kenneth B.  
McClain and adopt Resolution #21955, nominating candidates for  
appointment to the Jackson County Sports Complex Authority, for a term to  
expire July 15, 2030. The motion passed by a roll call vote:  
Yes: 9 -  
DaRon McGee, Donna Peyton, Jalen Anderson, Megan L. Smith,  
Manuel Abarca IV, Venessa Huskey, Charlie Franklin, Jeanie Lauer  
and Sean E. Smith  
(ADOPTED)  
21956  
Justice and Law Enforcement Committee moved to adopt. Consent  
Agenda.  
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CONSENT AGENDA  
21945  
A RESOLUTION awarding a thirty-four-month term and supply contract, with  
three twelve-month options to extend, for the furnishing of uniform and facility  
rental products and other services for use by various County departments to  
UniFirst (Clean Uniform) of Kansas City, MO, under the terms and  
conditions of Sourcewell Contract No. 011124-UFC, an existing  
competitively bid government contract.  
(ADOPTED)  
21946  
21947  
21948  
A RESOLUTION awarding a twenty-four-month term and supply contract with  
two twelve-month options to extend for the furnishing of portable outdoor  
toilet rentals for use by the various County Departments to ORI Outdoor  
Restrooms of Blue Springs, MO, under the terms and conditions of Invitation  
to Bid No. 25-008.  
(ADOPTED)  
A RESOLUTION awarding a forty-five-month term and supply contract with  
three twelve-month options to extend for the furnishing of body armor with  
related accessories, equipment, and services for use by various County  
departments to Galls, LLC, of Lexington, KY, under the terms and conditions  
of Sourcewell Contract No. 091924, an existing competitively bid contract.  
(ADOPTED)  
A RESOLUTION awarding a thirty-six-month term and supply contract with  
three twelve-month options to extend for the furnishing of public safety  
uniforms for use by various County departments to Galls, LLC, of Lexington,  
KY, under the terms and conditions of Sourcewell Contract No. 011124, an  
existing competitively bid contract.  
(ADOPTED)  
21949  
A RESOLUTION awarding a twenty-four-month term and supply contract,  
with two twelve-month options to extend, for the furnishing of paint and  
painting supplies for use by various County departments to PPG  
Architectural Finishes, Inc. of Columbia, MO and Sherwin Williams of  
Cleveland, OH, under the terms and conditions of Invitation to Bid No.  
25-003.  
(ADOPTED)  
21952  
21956  
A RESOLUTION declaring a certain County-owned vehicle as surplus  
property and authorizing their disposal pursuant to Chapter 11 of Jackson  
County Code, 1984.  
(ADOPTED)  
A RESOLUTION awarding a contract for the furnishing of four new vehicles  
for use by the Jackson County Drug Task Force to Corwin Motors of  
Springfield, MO and Corwin Ford Lincoln Republic of Republic, MO, under  
the terms and conditions of State of Missouri Contract No.  
CC240138001-011, an existing competitively bid government contract, at  
an actual cost to the County in the total amount of $196,634.00.  
(ADOPTED)  
Resolutions #21945, #21946, #21947, #21948, #21949, #21952 and  
#21956 were moved to the Consent Agenda for adoption.  
A motion was made by Jalen Anderson, seconded by Sean E. Smith, to  
approve the Consent Agenda. The motion passed by a roll call vote:  
Yes: 9 -  
DaRon McGee, Donna Peyton, Jalen Anderson, Megan L. Smith,  
Manuel Abarca IV, Venessa Huskey, Charlie Franklin, Jeanie Lauer  
and Sean E. Smith  
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INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND ASSIGNMENT TO COMMITTEE  
5993  
A motion was made by Sean E. Smith, seconded by Venessa Huskey, to  
perfect Ordinance #5993. The motion passed by a roll call vote:  
Yes: 9 -  
DaRon McGee, Donna Peyton, Jalen Anderson, Megan L. Smith,  
Manuel Abarca IV, Venessa Huskey, Charlie Franklin, Jeanie Lauer  
and Sean E. Smith  
(PERFECTED)  
5993  
A motion was made by Venessa Huskey, seconded by Sean E. Smith, to  
adopt Ordinance #5993, submitting to the qualified voters of Jackson  
County, Missouri, at a special election to be held on Tuesday, August 26,  
2025, a question regarding the recall of County Executive Frank White, Jr.  
The motion passed by a roll call vote:  
Yes: 9 -  
DaRon McGee, Donna Peyton, Jalen Anderson, Megan L. Smith,  
Manuel Abarca IV, Venessa Huskey, Charlie Franklin, Jeanie Lauer  
and Sean E. Smith  
(ADOPTED)  
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INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS AND ASSIGNMENT TO COMMITTEE  
21959  
Awarding a sixty-month term and supply contract, for the furnishing of leased  
copiers for use by various County departments to Toshiba America  
Business Solutions, Inc. of Lee’s Summit, MO, under the terms and  
conditions of Omnia Partners Region 4 contract No. R241204, an existing  
competitively bid government contract.  
(Assigned to the Budget Committee.)  
21960  
21961  
21962  
Awarding a twelve-month term and supply contract, with three twelve-month  
options to extend, for the furnishing of softball umpire services for use by the  
Parks + Rec Department to Eastern Jackson County USSSA Umpire  
Association of Independence, MO, as a sole source purchase.  
(Assigned to the Budget Committee.)  
Awarding a twenty-four-month term and supply contract, with two  
twelve-month options to extend, for the furnishing of trash removal service for  
use by various County departments to Waste Management of Kansas, Inc.,  
under the terms and conditions of Invitation to Bid 24-096.  
(Assigned to the Budget Committee.)  
Awarding a twelve-month term and supply contract, with three twelve-month  
options to extend, for the furnishing of electrical supplies for use by various  
County departments to Graybar Electric Company of St. Louis, MO, under  
the terms and conditions of the City of Kansas City, Missouri contract No.  
EV2370, an existing competitively bid government contract.  
(Assigned to the Budget Committee.)  
21963  
21964  
Awarding a twelve-month term and supply contract, with two twelve-month  
options to extend, for the furnishing of GIS software maintenance and  
licenses for use by the Information Technology Department to Environmental  
Systems Research Institute, Inc., of Redlands, CA, as a sole source  
purchase.  
(Assigned to the Budget Committee.)  
Urging the County Executive to implement a temporary moratorium on  
foreclosure proceedings and tax lien sales against residential property  
owners affected by the 2019-2022 Jackson County property reassessment  
cycle.  
(Assigned to the Land Use Committee.)  
21965  
A motion was made by Venessa Huskey, seconded by Sean E. Smith, to  
adopt Resolution #21965, submitting to the qualified voters of Jackson  
County, Missouri, at a special election to be held on Tuesday, August 26,  
2025, a question regarding the recall of County Executive Frank White, Jr.  
The motion passed by a roll call vote:  
Yes: 5 -  
DaRon McGee, Donna Peyton, Manuel Abarca IV, Venessa Huskey  
and Sean E. Smith  
No: 3 - Jalen Anderson, Megan L. Smith and Jeanie Lauer  
Abstain: 1 - Charlie Franklin  
(ADOPTED)  
Megan L. Smith, County Legislator, asked why the County Legislature was  
voting on both an Ordinance and Resolution regarding the same subject.  
There was brief discussion with Chairman DaRon McGee, Legislator Sean  
E. Smith and County Counselor, Bryan Covinsky.  
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COUNTY EXECUTIVE ORDERS  
None.  
UNFINISHED BUSINESS  
Discussions took place between Chairman DaRon McGee, Legislators  
Donna Peyton, Megan L. Smith and County Counselor Bryan Covinsky  
regarding a conflict of interest with the County Executive's authority to sign  
Ordinance 5993 that places his recall election on the ballot.  
Donna Peyton asked Bryan Covinsky,County Counselor, to research this  
issue to see if it has happened in other counties, to find out what procedures  
were used for a recall election.  
DaRon McGee cited the Jackson County Code of Ethics Section 906. (a) ".  
. . no public servant shall have a personal interest in any official action." He  
asked the County Counselor to research and advise the County Legislature  
on whether or not it is a conflict of interest for the County Executive to sign  
Ordinance 5993.  
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NEW BUSINESS  
A motion was made by Sean E. Smith, seconded by Venessa Huskey, to  
hold a meeting on Friday, July 18, 2025 at 10 a.m. in the Kansas City  
Legislative Assembly Area, to address a possible veto by the County  
Executive on Ordinance #5993. The motion passed by a roll call vote:  
Yes: 9 - DaRon McGee, Donna Peyton, Jalen Anderson, Megan L. Smith,  
Manuel Abarca IV, Venessa Huskey, Charlie Franklin, Jeanie Lauer and  
Sean E. Smith.  
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ADJOURNMENT  
A motion was made by Venessa Huskey, seconded by Sean E. Smith, to  
adjourn the meeting. The motion passed by a voice vote.  
The County Legislature canceled their meeting scheduled to be held on  
Monday, July 14, 2025.  
Meeting adjourned until Friday, July 18, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. at the Jackson  
County Courthouse, 415 E. 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri, 2nd Floor,  
Legislative Assembly Area.