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. Marshall (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, May 19, 2025

3:00 PM

Eighteenth Regular Meeting

K.C. Legislative Assembly Area, Kansas City, Missouri

DaRon McGee, Chairman, called the meeting of the Jackson County Legislature to order.

ROLL CALL

Present 8 -

DaRon McGee, Donna Peyton, Megan L. Marshall, Manuel Abarca

IV, Venessa Huskey, Charlie Franklin, Jeanie Lauer and Sean E.

Smith

Absent 1 - Jalen Anderson

THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Recited.

APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING

A motion was made by Jeanie Lauer, seconded by Manuel Abarca IV to

approve the journal of the previous meeting held on May 16, 2025. The

motion passed by a voice vote.

HEARINGS

Fred Dreiling, Legislative Lobbyist, accompanied by Cara Hoover,

Principal, of Heartland Policy Advisors and Noel Torpey, Principal of HB

Strategies gave a report of their lobbying efforts in Jefferson City, Missouri

during their legislative session. Rodney Bland, Lobbyist, was unable to

attend.

Mr. Dreiling provided us with the following report:

The legislative session has quickly come to a close. In a dramatic move, the

Senate invoked the rarely used parliamentary maneuver of moving the

previous question-effectively cutting off debate. This allowed them to swiftly

pass revisions to Proposition A, including the elimination of sick leave and a

cap on future wage increases.

In addition, the Senate passed legislation that would give voters another

opportunity to eliminate nearly all abortions in the state. This measure is

expected to appear on the ballot in 2026.

Meanwhile, the stadium legislation failed in the Senate. Senators expressed

frustration that the proposal bypassed the usual committee process and was

introduced so late in the session. Despite this setback, it is believed there

are currently 20 votes in support of the legislation, more than the 18 required

for passage.

Governor Kehoe is expected to call a special session to address this issue,

as well as potentially take up property tax reform and HB 19, which failed

last week. These discussions are still in the planning stages.

Mr. Dreilling said he looks forward to returning to the County Legislature in

person to discuss these critical issues.

Additionally, Mr. Dreiling discussed issues that passed which included:

scholarships for private schools, a huge energy reform policy, eliminating the

state portion of capital gains, and changing Amendment C, the abortion

issue. Also HR23 passed, electing an Assessor in Jackson County, which is

set for a statewide ballot in 2026. Jackson County is the only charter County

and only County in the State of Missouri with an appointed Assessor. Issues

that did not pass include HB 999 which would have strengthened the State

Tax Commission’s (STC) authority to ensure assessment and compliance. It

would have allowed them to intervene and order corrective action in

non-compliant counties. Since the bill was skipped over for the abortion

issue, it is possible it will be included as part of property tax reform in the

special session. HB 19, the capital improvements bill for the state, did not

pass.

Possibly up for consideration during a special session is HJR 73, a

constitutional amendment placed before voters in 2026 that restricts

abortion access, includes a ban on gender transition treatment for minors

and mandates parental consent for abortions.

A detailed report of other legislative issues that will impact the county will be

sent with links to the legislation.

Sean E. Smith, County Legislator, asked about a Source of Income

Ordinance passed in Kansas City that was overridden partially or in full at

the State level. Cara Hoover responded that the bill addressing that issue

did pass and changed that legislation. Another bill that addressed building

codes did not pass.

Manuel Abarca IV, County Legislator, thanked Fred Dreiling and his

associates for their hard work during the state legislative session as well as

for hosting members of the Legislature when they visit Jefferson City. He

asked about what issues there could be for the County related to the World

Cup needs because the infrastructure bill did not pass. Mr. Dreiling stated

there was money in the budget that did pass for the World Cup and the KC

Area Transportation Authority (KCATA). He will go back and find out the

exact amounts for those bills and send them to Legislator Abarca. Mr.

Abarca mentioned the Governor was asked about appointing members of

the Legislature to the World Cup Planning Committee and asked Mr.

Dreiling if he could assist with a follow up to get an answer. Mr. Abarca also

asked if there were any updates or news about an appointment to the

Jackson County Sports Authority. Mr. Dreiling responded that Cara Hoover

can follow up with the Governor’s staff regarding these issues.

Mr. Dreiling thanked Legislators Abarca and Smith for making trips to

Jefferson City to meet with his delegation and see firsthand the difficulties of

getting work done. Mr. Abarca asked if it would be helpful or beneficial for

the entire Legislature to make regular or special trips to Jefferson City and

Mr. Dreiling said the more participation the better.

Mr. Abarca asked if there was any progess made with circuit breaker

language and trying to help with defunding issues related to Seniors and

balancing taxing jurisdiction income levels. Mr. Dreiling said there was

circuit breaker language passed and he will send it to Legislator Abarca.

Sean E. Smith asked about the jail reimbursement rate and Mr. Dreiling

stated it remains unchanged. The process for receiving reimbursement will

be streamlined and the wait time should be reduced.

Manuel Abarca IV asked for a window of time that would be helpful if the

Legislature has issues they would want addressed at the state level. Mr.

Dreiling answered that September would be the best time to start having

discussions especially if they are budget related because those decisions

are made in the Fall.

DaRon McGee asked Mr. Dreiling to advise the County Legislature when

the State Legislative Freshman tour has events or meetings in Jackson

County so Legislators can attend or host.

Resolutions #21927 and #21928 were adopted at this time. See page 14

for details.

COMMUNICATIONS WITH AND REPORTS OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE

Frank White, Jr., County Executive, was not present.

Sylvya Stevenson, Chief Administrative Officer, said there were no reports.

Manuel Abarca IV asked the name of the Emergency Response

Coordinator for Jackson County. Caleb Clifford, Chief of Staff, said he is the

interim Emergency Response Coordinator until the 2025 budget is passed

and they can hire for the position. Mr. Abarca asked what specific training

Mr. Clifford had in emergency response. Mr. Clifford said he has attended

training in the past and he has signed up for additional trainings in June

2025. Mr. Abarca said going into tornado season, it is time to do some

planning.

Mr. Abarca asked about the location of the County Executive. Mr. Clifford

said he just finished meetings and had an appointment at a nursing home in

Jackson County. Mr. Abarca asked Mr. Clifford to check with the County

Executive to see if he plans on attending any legislative meetings this year.

Mr. Abarca asked about the County Executive's intent to veto the assessor

election legislation. He asked if the County Executive would veto the

legislation soon or wait for the 10 days to expire. Mr. Clifford said he does

not have any information in advance of a veto. The County Executive will

make the announcement. Mr. Clifford said he does not have any information

to share with the County Legislature at this time.

Sean E. Smith said he has seen there was a sunshine request issued to the

Clerk of the County Legislature as well as to both election boards in Jackson

County from the County Executive in his official capacity regarding the recall,

specifically asking for records pertaining to the recall. Mr. Smith asked Mr.

Clifford to explain the County Executive's official role in needing the

information he requested. Mr. Clifford referred to the letter as being the best

statement in regards to different aspects of his roles and responsibilities

that will qualify this as being in his official capacity. As County Executive, the

charter clearly states he has responsibility to ensure that all laws, ordinances

and county codes are followed. In doing such to ensure that this process is

lawful and is following the appropriate process, the County Executive has

requested and the election boards said he will be receiving the information

soon. Mr. Smith asked if the County Executive will be using County

resources to review the petition pages. Mr. Clifford said he does not have

any information on that. Mr. Smith asked if in Mr. Clifford or the County

Counselor's opinion, would it be proper for county resources to be used to

validate signatures. It seems that is the responsibility of the election boards.

Absent any purported wrongdoing, Mr. Smith said it seems to him to be a

very inappropriate use of county resources to request the copies, pay for the

copies or pay staff to review the signature pages. Mr. Smith said he is trying

to understand what the County Executive is investigating. It seems it would

be more appropriate for him to do it in his personal capacity or as part of his

campaign committee. Mr. Clifford said this is part of the County Executive's

professional responsibilities and official acts which are budgeted. He said

he can imagine scenarios that it would be appropriate. He said he is sure

the County Legislature would appreciate if the County Executive is validating

different information as provided and ensuring the process is being done

lawfully and in accordance with the code of ordinances passed by this body.

Mr. Smith said the County Executive is not the Chief Law Enforcement

Officer for the County. He does not see any role the County Executive would

have or anyone in the Executive branch would have in reviewing individual

petition signatures. Mr. Smith does see tremendous risk if there is any real

or perceived retaliation against any county associate, contractor or anyone

as a result of signing the petition. He also sees limitations on what the

County Executive's investigative powers are in the County Charter, since

they are focused on county operations. Mr. Smith does not believe that the

election boards or the Clerk of the County Legislature would fall under that

category. It does not look proper. Mr. Smith asked for an opinion from the

County Counselor on this matter. Mr. Smith asked if the County increases

their risk of an associate perceiving retaliation and filing suit against the

County if they signed the petition and then members of the Administration

review the names and signatures. Bryan Covinsky, County Counselor, said

sunshine requests can be made by anyone. Retaliation would be a form of

legal action. Mr. Smith said he sees the risk and sees no legal purpose for

the County Executive to ask for this information in his official capacity. He

should not be using county resources but instead it seems like an election

matter that would be more properly financed by his election committee. Mr.

Covinsky said he understands and agrees but is not aware that payments

are being made through the County. He said he will look into it and get back

to Mr. Smith. Mr. Abarca also officially requested a legal opinion from the

County Counselor on the actual legal requirements under the abilities and

duties of the County Executive for what reason and purpose those are

justified requests under his official capacity. Mr. Abarca agrees with Mr.

Smith's position. He also asked for the opinion as soon as possible. He also

asked the County Counselor to send notice to the election boards and the

Clerk of the County Legislature letting them know the County Counselor will

be issuing an opinion on the matter since they are formulating their response

to the County Executive's request. He said he would hate to put anyone in

jeopardy at the County's expense. He also asked the County Counselor to

address whether it was a budgeted expense and what line item it would be

in the budget. Mr. Covinsky said he has noted all issues they would like

addressed in his opinion on this matter.

Manuel Abarca IV asked if the County Counselor has received a document

from the County Executive regarding the 2025 budget. Caleb Clifford said

the County Executive responded to the Chairman, Vice Chairman and the

Budget Committee Chairman regarding the most recent budget

compromise which included a document and proposed path forward. He

said they are hopeful to have a resolution in the near future.

Mr. Abarca asked about the status of closing out the collective bargaining

unit agreements. Mr. Clifford said most agreements have carry over

provisions but he can check the status of all agreements. Discussion. Mr.

Abarca said to allow these agreements to perpetuate forever means

workers are not protected to the greatest ability they could be which is

something the County Executive needs to understand. He would hate for

workers to find they are not appropriately represented and then the

Administration retaliates or acts in a way that would not be helpful to the

worker. Mr. Clifford said workers have full protection of their contract under

the carry over provisions which provides that the contracts are fully in force.

Whitney Miller, Chief Deputy County Counselor, said the Building Trades

have a meeting scheduled on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 and they are close to

a resolution.

Mr. Abarca asked the status of the check registers to be provided to the

County Legislature by the County Administration. Caleb Clifford said the

County Legislature should receive them tomorrow, May 20th.

Donna Peyton, Vice Chairman, assumed the Chair.

Sean E. Smith asked if the Administration was aware of a policy change

regarding the assessment of short-term rental properties, like Airbnb's. Mr.

Clifford said he is not aware of a change but said he could look into it. Mr.

Smith said it is his understanding that the Director of Assessment has

obtained lists of Airbnb operators and addresses and intends to assess

them as commercial properties for the first time this year. This would be

approximately an 80% increase in property taxes for the homeowners. The

issue has quite a few complexities and he would like the Administration's

commitment that such a change would not be made without the consent and

advice of the County Legislature. Caleb Clifford said they will look into it. He

said he does know this issue is important on the state and national level. Mr.

Smith said one reason it is extremely important is because World Cup

housing is one of the issues the World Cup Committee is concerned about.

Most municipalities are taking action to increase housing availability

temporarily during the time of the World Cup. Because we are up against

the assessment deadline, the County Legislature would like to urgently

address it and positively confirm that the County will not make a change in

such a way to reduce housing availability when we will be hosting the World

Cup.

DaRon McGee, Chairman, resumed the Chair.

PERFECTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND REPORTS OF COMMITTEE

A motion was made by Sean E. Smith, seconded by Manuel Abarca, to

waive the reading of Ordinances #5904 and #5967. The motion passed by

a roll call vote:

Yes: 6 - DaRon McGee, Donna Peyton, Manuel Abarca IV, Venessa

Huskey, Charlie Franklin and Sean E. Smith

No: 2 - Megan L. Marshall and Jeanie Lauer

Absent: 1 - Jalen Anderson

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 - 25th 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 - 6th. Perfection)

5969

AN ORDINANCE appropriating $75,000.00 from the undesignated fund

balance of the 2025 Anti-Crime Sales Tax Fund for the purpose of creating

a new position in the COMBAT Administration Division of the Jackson

County Prosecutor’s Office.

(Legislature As A Whole - 5th. Perfection)

The Finance and Audit Committee made no recommendation for Ordinance

#5970.

A motion was made by Sean E. Smith, seconded by Manuel Abarca IV, to

hold Ordinance #5970. The motion passed by a roll call vote:

Yes: 6 - DaRon McGee, Donna Peyton, Manuel Abarca IV, Venessa

Huskey, Charlie Franklin and Sean E. Smith.

No: 2 - Megan L. Marshall and Jeanie Lauer

Absent: 1 - Jalen Anderson

5970

Appropriating $100,000.00 from the undesignated fund balance of the 2025

Anti-Crime Sales Tax Fund for the purpose of acquiring a financial

management system for grant reporting for the COMBAT Administration

Division of the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office.

(Assigned to the Legislature As A Whole.)

The Finance and Audit Committee recommended perfection of Ordinance

#5971 .

A motion was made by Sean E. Smith, seconded by Manuel Abarca IV, to

hold Ordinance #5971. The motion passed by a roll call vote:

Yes: 6 - DaRon McGee, Donna Peyton, Manuel Abarca IV, Venessa

Huskey, Charlie Franklin and Sean E. Smith.

No: 2 - Megan L. Marshall and Jeanie Lauer

Absent: 1 - Jalen Anderson

5971

Appropriating $25,000.00 from the undesignated fund balance of the 2025

Delinquent Sales Tax Fund and authorizing the Prosecuting Attorney to

execute a Cooperative Agreement with Michael Mansur, of Kansas City,

MO, for the Stand Against Violence KC Project at a cost to the County not to

exceed $25,000.00.

(Assigned to the Legislature As A Whole.)

The Finance and Audit Committee recommended perfection of Ordinance

#5973 .

A motion was made by Sean E. Smith, seconded by Venessa Huskey, to

hold Ordinance #5973. The motion passed by a roll call vote:

Yes: 6 - DaRon McGee, Donna Peyton, Manuel Abarca IV, Venessa

Huskey, Charlie Franklin and Sean E. Smith.

No: 2 - Megan L. Marshall and Jeanie Lauer

Absent: 1 - Jalen Anderson

5973

5975

Appropriating $69,345.00 from the undesignated fund balance of the 2024

Grant Fund, in acceptance of a three-month extension of the VOCA Grant

awarded to the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office by the Missouri

Department of Social Services.

(Assigned to the Legislature As A Whole.)

AN ORDINANCE enacting subsection 24005.26., Jackson County Code,

1984, relating to wedding and events facilities within the unincorporated

areas of Jackson County.

(Legislature As A Whole - 3rd. Perfection)

A motion was made by Sean E. Smith, seconded by Manuel Abarca IV, to

waive the reading of Ordinances #5979 and #5980. The motion passed by

a roll call vote:

Yes: 6 - DaRon McGee, Donna Peyton, Manuel Abarca IV, Venessa

Huskey, Charlie Franklin and Sean E. Smith.

No: 2 - Megan L. Marshall and Jeanie Lauer

Absent: 1 - Jalen Anderson

5979

AN ORDINANCE appropriating $198,000.00 from the undesignated fund

balance of the County Improvement Fund to cover the cost of renovations for

the Family Court Division of the 16th Judicial Circuit Court.

(Finance and Audit Committee - 3rd. Perfection)

5980

AN ORDINANCE appropriating $387,500.00 from the undesignated fund

balance of the 2025 General Fund and awarding a twenty-four-month term

and supply contract, with two twelve-month options to extend for the

furnishing of food management services to Aramark Correctional Services

of Philadelphia, PA, for use by the Jackson County Detention Center under

the terms and conditions of Request for Proposals No. 24-072.

(Finance and Audit Committee - 3rd. Perfection)

5982

5983

5984

AN ORDINANCE enacting section 5578., Jackson County Code, 1984

related to discrimination in public accommodation.

(Health and Environment Committee - 2nd. Perfection)

AN ORDINANCE enacting section 5269., Jackson County Code, 1984,

related to the subject of all-terrain vehicles.

(Anti-Crime Committee - 2nd. Perfection)

Enacting sections 5228., and subsections 5210.24., 5210.25., and 5210.26

of Jackson County Code, 1984, related to the use of off-road vehicles on

surface streets and providing penalties for violations.

The Anti-Crime Committee made no recommendation for Ordinance #5984.

(WITHDRAWN BY SPONSOR SEAN E. SMITH. CONCURRED BY

MANUEL ABARCA IV AND DONNA PEYTON)

FINAL PASSAGE OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES

5959

AN ORDINANCE appropriating $71,751.00 from the undesignated fund

balance of the 2025 General Fund in acceptance of the Missouri Western

Interdiction and Narcotics Task Force grant awarded by the Missouri

Department of Public Safety.

(PERFECTED)

5974

AN ORDINANCE amending the zoning districts established pursuant to the

Unified Development Code by rezoning a certain 2.5± acre tract from

District AG (Agricultural) to District RE (Residential Estates).

(PERFECTED)

5976

5977

AN ORDINANCE vacating Lots 2, 3, 4, and 5 of Moore View, a subdivision

in Jackson County.

(PERFECTED)

AN ORDINANCE amending the zoning districts established pursuant to the

Unified Development Code by rezoning a certain 5.00± acre tract from

District AG (Agricultural) to District RR (Residential Ranchette).

(PERFECTED)

Chairman Daron McGee said Ordinances #5974, #5976 and #5977 are

being held until the Executive Order for appointments to the Plan

Commission is received.

Caleb Clifford, Chief of Staff, said the Executive Order should be ready this

week.

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 - 44th 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 - 31st Meeting)

21843

A RESOLUTION requiring the Jackson County property cards provided by

the Assessment Department to include photographs of the property

inspection and related property comparable sales that were used to

determine the Fair Market Value (FMV) and property classification.

(Legislature As A Whole - 7th. Meeting)

A motion was made by Sean E. Smith, seconded by Manuel Abarca IV, to

waive the reading of Resolutions #21864, #21870 and #21878. The motion

passed by a roll call vote:

Yes: 6 - DaRon McGee, Donna Peyton, Manuel Abarca IV, Venessa

Huskey, Charlie Franklin and Sean E. Smith.

No: 2 - Megan L. Marshall and Jeanie Lauer

Absent: 1 - Jalen Anderson

21864

21870

21878

A RESOLUTION authorizing the County Executive to execute a contract with

the Jackson County Board of Services for the Developmentally Disabled to

provide for partial funding of various Parks + Rec Department's Special

Population Services Division programs.

(Legislature As A Whole - 11th Meeting)

A RESOLUTION awarding a month-to-month contract extension for the

furnishing of food service at the Jackson County Detention Center to Trinity

Services Group of Oldsmar, Florida, under the terms and conditions of

Invitation to Bid No. 27-21.

(Legislature As A Whole - 5th. Meeting)

A RESOLUTION awarding a contract for annual software maintenance for

use by the Sheriff’s Office and Department of Corrections to Lexipol, LLC, of

Frisco, TX, at an actual cost to the County in the amount of $57,992.00, as a

sole source purchase.

(Legislature As A Whole - 5th. Meeting)

A motion was made by Sean E. Smith, seconded by Manuel Abarca IV, to

waive the reading of Resolutions #21882, #21883, #21897, #21912,

#21914, #21915, #21916, #21919, #21920, #21922 and #21926. The

motion passed by a roll call vote:

Yes: 6 - DaRon McGee, Donna Peyton, Manuel Abarca IV, Venessa

Huskey, Charlie Franklin and Sean E. Smith.

No: 2 - Megan L. Marshall and Jeanie Lauer

Absent: 1 - Jalen Anderson

21882

21883

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.

(Finance and Audit Committee - 6th. Meeting)

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.

(Finance and Audit Committee - 6th. Meeting)

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.

(Finance and Audit Committee - 6th. Meeting)

A RESOLUTION awarding an eight-month contract extension for the lease of

golf carts, a beverage cart, and a range picker for use by the Parks + Rec

Department to PNC Equipment Finance, LLC, of Cincinnati, Ohio, at cost

not to exceed $37,912.00, under the terms and conditions of National IPA

Contract No. 161101, an existing government contract.

(Budget Committee - 4th. Meeting)

A RESOLUTION awarding a thirty-six-month term and supply contract, with

one twelve-month option to extend, for the furnishing of on-call landscape,

architectural, engineering, and park planning services for use by the Parks +

Rec Department to Vireo, LLC., of Kansas City, MO, under the terms and

conditions of Request for Qualifications No. 24-084.

(Finance and Audit Committee - 3rd. Meeting)

A motion was made by Sean E. Smith, seconded by Manuel Abarca IV, to

adopt Resolution #21913, establishing an ad hoc committee pursuant to

Rule 10 of the Legislature called the World Cup Committee. The motion

passed by a roll call vote:

Yes: 6 -

DaRon McGee, Donna Peyton, Manuel Abarca IV, Venessa

Huskey, Charlie Franklin and Sean E. Smith

No: 2 - Megan L. Marshall and Jeanie Lauer

Absent: 1 - Jalen Anderson

(ADOPTED)

21914

21915

A RESOLUTION awarding a twenty-four-month term and supply contract,

with three twelve-month options to extend, for the furnishing of office paper

for use by various County departments to Clayton Paper & Distributing of St.

Joseph, MO, under the terms and conditions of MARC/KCRPC Contract No.

114, an existing competitively bid contract.

(Finance and Audit Committee - 3rd. Meeting)

A RESOLUTION awarding a twelve-month term and supply contract, with

one twelve-month option to extend, for the furnishing of office supplies and

equipment for use by various County departments, to Rangel Distributing, of

Kansas City, KS, and Office Products Alliance of Kansas City, MO, under

the terms and conditions of Request for Proposals No. 25-011.

(Finance and Audit Committee - 3rd. Meeting)

21916

A RESOLUTION awarding a twenty-four-month term and supply contract

extension for the furnishing of a cloud-based, software-as-a-service solution

for use by the Collection Department to PayIt, LLC, of Kansas City, MO,

under the terms and conditions of the National Association of State

Procurement Officers Contract No. AR3761, a competitively-bid government

contract.

(Finance and Audit Committee - 3rd. Meeting)

21917

A motion was made by Manuel Abarca IV, seconded by Sean E. Smith, to

adopt Resolution #21917, establishing an ad hoc committee pursuant to

Rule 10 of the Legislature called the Regional Transportation Committee..

The motion failed by a roll call vote:

Yes: 2 - DaRon McGee and Manuel Abarca IV

No: 4 -

Donna Peyton, Megan L. Marshall, Charlie Franklin and Jeanie

Lauer

Abstain: 2 - Venessa Huskey and Sean E. Smith

Absent: 1 - Jalen Anderson

(DEFEATED)

21919

21920

A RESOLUTION awarding a twenty-four-month term and supply contract,

with three twelve-month options to extend, for the furnishing of marine

supplies for resale by the Parks + Rec Department at County-owned

marinas to Medart Marine of Edwardsville, KS, under the terms and

conditions of Invitation to Bid No. 25-014.

(Finance and Audit Committee - 2nd. Meeting)

A RESOLUTION awarding a twelve-month term and supply contract, with

three twelve-month options to extend, for the furnishing of sundry and novelty

items for resale for use by the Parks + Rec Department to St. Joe

Distributing Co. of St. Joseph, Missouri under the terms and conditions of

Invitation to Bid No. 25-015.

(Finance and Audit Committee - 2nd. Meeting)

21921

21922

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 - 2nd. Meeting)

A RESOLUTION instructing the Legislative Auditor to prepare a Request for

Proposal for an advisory consultant to the Board of Equalization.

(Inter-Governmental Affairs Committee - 2nd. Meeting)

21926

A RESOLUTION awarding a twelve-month term and supply contract, with

three twelve-month options to extend, for the furnishing of temporary

personnel services for use by various County departments to AList, LLC, of

Olathe, KS, Emploi Group (dba At Work Personnel Services), of Santa Fe

Springs, CA, Miscellaneous Staffing Services (dba Staffing Services) of

Kansas City, MO, and Penmac Staffing Services, Inc., of Lee’s Summit, MO

as a split award under the terms and conditions of Request for Proposals

No. 25-007.

(Finance and Audit Committee - 1st. Meeting )

CONSENT AGENDA

None.

INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND ASSIGNMENT TO COMMITTEE

None.

INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS AND ASSIGNMENT TO COMMITTEE

21927

A motion was made by Megan L. Marshall, seconded by Manuel Abarca IV,

to adopt Resolution #21927, honoring University Health’s opening of the

region’s only Level IV Maternal Care Center, a milestone in high-risk

pregnancy & OB/GYN specialty care. The motion passed by a roll call vote:

Yes: 8 -

DaRon McGee, Donna Peyton, Megan L. Marshall, Manuel Abarca

IV, Venessa Huskey, Charlie Franklin, Jeanie Lauer and Sean E.

Smith

Absent: 1 - Jalen Anderson

(ADOPTED)

21928

A motion was made by Manuel Abarca IV, seconded by Venessa Huskey, to

adopt Resolution #21928, honoring Public Works Week and recognizing the

contributions of Jackson County’s Public Works Employees. The motion

passed by a roll call vote:

Yes: 8 -

DaRon McGee, Donna Peyton, Megan L. Marshall, Manuel Abarca

IV, Venessa Huskey, Charlie Franklin, Jeanie Lauer and Sean E.

Smith

Absent: 1 - Jalen Anderson

(ADOPTED)

21929

Awarding a twenty-four-month term and supply contract, with one

twelve-month option to extend, for the furnishing of miscellaneous doors and

restroom partition repair services for use by various County departments to

Hartline Construction, LLC, of Kansas City, MO, under the terms and

conditions of Invitation to Bid No. 25-005.

(Assigned to the Finance and Audit Committee.)

Manuel Abarca IV asked the County Counselor's office to include the

expiration of current contracts in future legislation for term and supply

contracts.

21930

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.

(Assigned to the Land Use Committee.)

COUNTY EXECUTIVE ORDERS

25-08

I hereby appoint the following members to the Children’s Services Fund:

Daniel Nelson is appointed as a District 1 member to fill the vacancy

occasioned by the completion of Ms. Jovanna Rohs’ term, with a new term

set to expire March 31, 2026. Mr. Nelson’s resume is attached.

Ralph Teran is appointed as a District 1 member to fill the vacancy

occasioned by the resignation of Ann Mesle, with a new term set to expire

March 31, 2028. Mr. Teran’s resume is attached.

Judy Morgan is reappointed as a District 4 member, with a term set to

expire March 31, 2028. Ms. Morgan’s resume is attached.

Jessica Ramirez is reappointed as a District 5 member, with a term set to

expire March 31, 2028. Ms. Ramirez’ resume is attached.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

None.

NEW BUSINESS

A motion was made by Megan L. Marshall, seconded by Donna Peyton to

schedule legislative meetings on Wednesday, May 21, Thursday, May 22

and Friday, May 23, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. in the Kansas City Legislative

Assembly Area. The motion passed by a roll call vote:

Yes: 7 - DaRon McGee, Donna Peyton, Megan L. Marshall, Manuel Abarca

IV, Venessa Huskey, Charlie Franklin, and Jeanie Lauer.

Absent: 2 - Jalen Anderson and Sean E. Smith