Minutes - County Legislature

Jackson County Missouri

JOURNAL

Jackson County Courthouse

415 E.12th Street, 2nd floor

Kansas City, Missouri 64106

(816)881-3242

County Legislature

Manuel Abarca IV (1st) Chairman, Sean E. Smith (6th) Vice Chairman,

Jalen Anderson (1st AL), Donna Peyton (2nd AL), Megan L. Smith (3rd AL),

Venessa Huskey (2nd), Charlie Franklin (3rd),

Office of

Mary Jo Spino

Clerk of the County Legislature

DaRon McGee (4th), Jeanie Lauer (5th)

Monday, June 1, 2026

3:00 PM

Eighteenth Regular Meeting

Jackson County Courthouse, 415 E. 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri, 2nd Floor, K.C.

Legislative Assembly Area

Manuel Abarca IV, Chairman, called the meeting of the Jackson County Legislature to order.

ROLL CALL

Present 7 -

Manuel Abarca IV, Sean E. Smith, Jalen Anderson, Donna Peyton,

Venessa Huskey, DaRon McGee and Jeanie Lauer

Absent 1 - Charlie Franklin

Excused 1 - Megan L. Smith

THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Recited.

APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING

A motion was made by Donna Peyton, seconded by Jeanie Lauer to

approve the journal of the previous meeting held on May 21, 2026. The

motion passed by a voice vote.

The above motion also approved the journal from the legislative meeting

held on May 18, 2026.

HEARINGS

Public Hearing regarding Ordinances #6074 and #6087.

The following were present and spoke in favor of the legislation:

Beto Martinez

Greg Naumar

McKenna Nickens spoke in favor of a moratorium on data centers but not

for BESS.

Steve White

Kelli Jaks

The following were present and spoke against the legislation:

Wade Kiefer

Mike Talboy

Zach Dunn

To view details from this section of the journal, click on the link below and

select the video of the County Legislative meeting dated June 1, 2026.

https://jacksonco.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

COMMUNICATIONS WITH AND REPORTS OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE

Phil LeVota, County Executive, thanked County Legislators Manuel Abarca

IV, Sean E. Smith, Donna Peyton and Venessa Huskey for joining him at last

week's Seven-month Halftime Report press conference. He appreciated the

opportunity to highlight not only the work they have accomplished in the past

seven months but also the collaborative efforts that are helping to move

Jackson County forward.

He is encouraged by the conversations taking place regarding the proposed

allocation of the ARPA funds and the legislation being considered to

formally codify protections for taxpayers through the tax credit process.

Before passing ARPA funds legislation the County Legislature will have a

public hearing so residents can review the proposal.

Mr. LeVota thanked Facilities Management staff for fixing the restroom

located on the second floor in a timely manner. He said the staff are proud of

the courthouse and preserving the history of it. He appreciates their hard

work.

He announced a community town hall meeting he is hosting on Tuesday,

June 2, 2026 from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the Fire Prairie Upper Elementary

School, 24810 E US Hwy 24, Independence, Missouri, regarding future

plans for the McCune School Building that is in disrepair as it has been

closed since 2012. He said this is an opportunity for the public to share their

thoughts on the future of this county-owned site. He said public input will play

a potential role as county staff evaluate potential paths forward.

Today, June 1, 2026, is the first day that a bus pass is required to ride public

buses in Jackson County. Due to a problem with obtaining the passes, the

KCATA has provided a grace period that will allow free rides for the next

three (3) weeks.

Phil LeVota explained the senior tax freeze, for those homeowners who are

62 years old, is effective one year after the taxpayer applies. This year a pay

ahead program is being implemented so taxpayers can pay on their account

monthly, weekly or daily so a lesser balance will be due on December 31st

instead of the entire amount.

He spoke of the delinquent land tax sale. He said 1600 properties will be

sold in August. These are properties that taxes have not been paid from

2022 - 2024. Jackson County continues to work on making sure 2023 and

2024 tax credits are updated. Taxpayers can negotiate a payment contract

to avoid the sale of property or they can pay by cash or certified funds.

Jackson County wants to work with taxpayers to protect their property. The

County Legislature and Executive are working together with taxpayers to

resolve these issues.

PERFECTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND REPORTS OF COMMITTEE

6050

AN ORDINANCE prohibiting law enforcement officers from concealing their

faces or badges during performance of their official duties and establishing

penalties and exemptions.

(Legislature As A Whole - 16th Perfection)

6074

AN ORDINANCE implementing a 120-day moratorium on the processing of

data center land use applications and Battery Energy Storage System land

use applications by Jackson County for the purpose of developing a

long-term policy and accompanying County Code provisions related to such

applications, including the direction of regulatory standards and enhanced

public notification requirements.

(Legislature As A Whole - 3rd Perfection)

A motion was made by Sean E. Smith, seconded by Jeanie Lauer to perfect

Ordinance #6074.

After some discussion a motion was made by Sean E. Smith, seconded by

Donna Peyton to hold Ordinance #6074 in the Legislature As A Whole.

Manuel Abarca IV said there is an amendment pending for Ordinance

#6087. Discussion.

Whitney Miller, Deputy County Counselor, said Ordinance #6075 was

reconsidered at the legislative meeting held on May 21, 2026. She said the

status of this ordinance is "perfected".

6075

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

adopt Ordinance #6075, amending the zoning districts established pursuant

to the Unified Development Code by rezoning a certain 126± acre tract from

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

passed by a roll call vote:

Yes: 7 -

Manuel Abarca IV, Sean E. Smith, Jalen Anderson, Donna Peyton,

Venessa Huskey, DaRon McGee and Jeanie Lauer

Absent: 1 - Charlie Franklin

Excused: 1 - Megan L. Smith

(ADOPTED)

6077

AN ORDINANCE enacting section 6004., of the Jackson County Code,

1984, relating to standards for care and treatment in Jackson County

residential facilities with a severability clause.

(Legislature As A Whole - 7th. Perfection)

A motion was made by Jalen Anderson, seconded by DaRon McGee to

perfect Ordinance #6077. Discussion.

A motion was made by Donna Peyton, seconded by Sean E. Smith to hold

Ordinance #6077 in Legislature As A Whole.

Jalen Anderson withdrew his motion for perfection.

The County Executive offered to reach out to Sheriff Forte regarding this

legislation. He said he understands the frustration.

Manuel Abarca IV asked for friends of labor to review the processes.

Sean E. Smith suggested an amendment to this legislation to incorporate

legislative access to monitor standards for care and treatment in Jackson

County residential facilities.

Jalen Anderson said he supports Ordinance #6077.

6081

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 RE (Residential Estates).

(Land Use Committee - 3rd. Perfection)

The Land Use Committee will have a public hearing regarding Ordinance

#6081 on Monday, June 22, 2026 at 2:15 p.m. in the Kansas City

Legislative Assembly Area.

6083

6084

Justice & Law Enforcement Committee moved to perfect. Consent Agenda.

A motion was made by Jeanie Lauer, seconded by Sean E. Smith to perfect

Ordinance #6084. The motion passed by a voice vote.

(PERFECTED)

6084

A motion was made by Jeanie Lauer, seconded by Sean E. Smith, to adopt

Ordinance #6084, rescinding Ordinance 6000 dated August 25, 2025, and

requesting a conditional use permit (CUP) in District AG (Agricultural) for

continuous operation of a short-term rental subject to specified conditions,

as to a 9.56± acre tract. The motion passed by a roll call vote:

Yes: 7 -

Manuel Abarca IV, Sean E. Smith, Jalen Anderson, Donna Peyton,

Venessa Huskey, DaRon McGee and Jeanie Lauer

Absent: 1 - Charlie Franklin

Excused: 1 - Megan L. Smith

(ADOPTED)

6085

A motion was made by Jeanie Lauer, seconded by Sean E. Smith to perfect

Ordinance #6085. The motion passed by a voice vote.

(PERFECTED)

A motion was made by Jeanie Lauer, seconded by Sean E. Smith, to adopt

Ordinance #6085, rescinding Ordinance 6054 dated March 3, 2026, and

requesting a renewal of a conditional use permit (CUP) in District AG

(Agricultural) for continuous operation of a horse boarding facility subject to

specified conditions, as to a 48.09± acre tract. The motion passed by a roll

call vote:

Yes: 7 -

Manuel Abarca IV, Sean E. Smith, Jalen Anderson, Donna Peyton,

Venessa Huskey, DaRon McGee and Jeanie Lauer

Absent: 1 - Charlie Franklin

Excused: 1 - Megan L. Smith

(ADOPTED)

6087

AN ORDINANCE establishing a temporary moratorium on new data center

development projects within Jackson County, Missouri, and establishing

requirements for future data center project review with an effective date and

severability clause.

(Legislature As A Whole - 2nd. Perfection)

FINAL PASSAGE OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES

6049

AN ORDINANCE establishing a third-party monitoring program for Jackson

County projects and authorizing access for qualified contracted third parties

to conduct site visits.

(PERFECTED)

A motion was made by Sean E. Smith, seconded by Donna Peyton, to hold

Ordinance #6049. The motion passed by a roll call vote:

Yes: 6 - Sean E. Smith, Jalen Anderson, Donna Peyton, Venessa Huskey,

DaRon McGee and Jeanie Lauer

No: 1 - Manuel Abarca IV

Excused: 1 - Megan L. Smith

Absent: 1 - Charlie Franklin

RESOLUTIONS IN COMMITTEE

Finance & Audit Committee moved to adopt. Consent Agenda.

Land Use Committee moved to adopt. Consent Agenda.

Justice & Law Enforcement Committee moved to adopt. Consent Agenda.

Finance & Audit Committee moved to adopt. Consent Agenda.

A RESOLUTION authorizing the County Executive to execute a Participation

Agreement with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services

related to its Summer Food Service program, with costs to be reimbursed to

the County.

(Health & Environment Committee - 2nd. Meeting)

22270

A RESOLUTION awarding an eleven-month term and supply contract, with

four (4) twelve-month options to extend, for the furnishing of prisoner

transportation services for use by the Sheriff’s Office to Security Transport

Services, Inc., of Topeka, KS, under the terms and conditions of Johnson

County, Kansas Contract No. 2026-014, an existing, competitively bid

government contract.

(Justice & Law Enforcement Committee - 2nd. Meeting)

Public Works Committee moved to adopt. Consent Agenda.

22271

22272

22273

Awarding a twelve-month term and supply contract, with two (2)

twelve-month options to extend, for the furnishing of services to post notice

for use by the Jackson County Collection Department to Friend in the

Business, LLC of Kansas City, MO, under the terms and conditions of

Request for Proposals No. 26-014.

(Assigned to the Legislature As A Whole.)

The Finance and Audit Committee made no recommendation on Resolution

#22273.

22273

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

approve the Floor Amendment for Resolution #22273, to insert the final two

paragraphs to read "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that under this

agreement, parcels will only be posted with a Notice if they have a

delinquency for 2022 or earlier; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that

Jackson County will make reasonable efforts to communicate on the Notice

options related to delaying the sale of a property." The motion passed by a

roll call vote:

Yes: 7 -

Manuel Abarca IV, Sean E. Smith, Jalen Anderson, Donna Peyton,

Venessa Huskey, DaRon McGee and Jeanie Lauer

Absent: 1 - Charlie Franklin

Excused: 1 - Megan L. Smith

(ADOPTED)

22273

A motion was made by Donna Peyton, seconded by Venessa Huskey, to

adopt Resolution #22273, awarding a twelve-month term and supply

contract, with two (2) twelve-month options to extend, for the furnishing of

services to post notice for use by the Jackson County Collection Department

to Friend in the Business, LLC of Kansas City, MO, under the terms and

conditions of Request for Proposals No. 26-014. The motion passed by a

roll call vote:

Yes: 6 -

Sean E. Smith, Jalen Anderson, Donna Peyton, Venessa Huskey,

DaRon McGee and Jeanie Lauer

No: 1 - Manuel Abarca IV

Absent: 1 - Charlie Franklin

Excused: 1 - Megan L. Smith

(ADOPTED)

22276

A RESOLUTION authorizing the Interim Director of Finance and Purchasing

to issue a check in the amount of $6,000.00 for the purchase of a

sponsorship for the 2026 Palestine Senior Citizens Activity Center’s Prom

hosted by LINC.

(Resolution 22276 was an add-on, is under review and awaiting a

fiscal note.)

Resolutions #22278 and 22288 were adopted at this time. See pages 11

and 13 for details.

22277

A motion was made by Jalen Anderson, seconded by Donna Peyton, to

adopt Resolution #22277, condemning Congressional redistricting. The

motion passed by a roll call vote:

Yes: 5 -

Manuel Abarca IV, Jalen Anderson, Donna Peyton, Venessa

Huskey and DaRon McGee

No: 1 - Jeanie Lauer

Absent: 2 - Sean E. Smith and Charlie Franklin

Excused: 1 - Megan L. Smith

(ADOPTED)

CONSENT AGENDA

6083

AN ORDINANCE appropriating an additional $34,970.00 from the

undesignated fund balance of the 2026 Anti-Crime Sales Tax Grant Fund, in

acceptance of the 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant

awarded to the Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force.

(PERFECTED)

22252

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

(2) twelve month options to extend, for the furnishing of end user computing,

peripherals, device lifecycle management solutions and associated services

at discounted rates for use by various County departments to Dell

Marketing, LP of Round Rock, TX under the terms and conditions of

Midwestern Higher Education Compact Contract No. MHEC-04152022 an

existing competitively bid government contract.

(ADOPTED)

22265

A RESOLUTION awarding a contract for the purchase of an 8900A

Precision Cut Large Reel Mower for use by the Parks + Rec Department to

John Deere & Company of Cary, NC under the terms and conditions of

Sourcewell Contract No. 112624-DAC, an existing, competitively bid

government contract, at an actual cost to the County in the amount of

$100,610.00, and declaring certain existing equipment as surplus personal

property and authorizing its disposal by way of trade-in.

(ADOPTED)

22266

22267

A RESOLUTION awarding a thirty-six-month contract, with two (2)

twelve-month options to extend, for the furnishing of inmate commissary

services and kiosks for use by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office

Department of Corrections to TurnKey Corrections of Kansas City, MO,

under the terms and conditions of Request for Proposals No. 26-002.

(ADOPTED)

A RESOLUTION awarding a thirty-six-month term and supply contract for the

furnishing of testing, inspections, and monitoring of the fire detection and

notification systems for use by the Public Works Department, to Siemens

Industry, Inc. of Alpharetta, GA, under the terms and conditions set forth in

Sourcewell Contract No. 30910, an existing competitively bid government

contract.

(ADOPTED)

22271

22272

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

three (3) twelve-month options to extend, for the furnishing of park site

furnishings for use by the Parks + Rec Department to Playscape Recreation,

LLC of Yates Center, KS, under the terms and conditions of Invitation to Bid

No. 26-008.

(ADOPTED)

A RESOLUTION awarding a contract for the purchase of three (3) trailers for

use by the Parks + Rec Department to Rockland Cargo Equipment of

Conyers, GA under the terms and conditions of Invitation to Bid No. 26-017,

at an actual cost to the County in the amount of $40,506.00.

(ADOPTED)

Ordinance #6083 was moved to the Consent Agenda for perfection.

Resolutions #22252, #22265, #22266, #22267, #22271 and #22272 were

moved to the Consent Agenda for adoption.

A motion was made by Venessa Huskey, seconded by Donna Peyton, to

approve the Consent Agenda. The motion passed by a roll call vote:

Yes: 5 -

Manuel Abarca IV, Jalen Anderson, Donna Peyton, Venessa

Huskey and Jeanie Lauer

Absent: 3 - Sean E. Smith, Charlie Franklin and DaRon McGee

Excused: 1 - Megan L. Smith

INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND ASSIGNMENT TO COMMITTEE

6088

Transferring and appropriating $29,658.00 from the undesignated balance

of the 2026 Park Fund and authorizing the County Executive to execute a

contract with US Engineering of Kansas City, Missouri to cover construction

and installation of a drinking fountain at Fleming Park at a cost to the County

not to exceed $29,658.00.

(Assigned to the Public Works Committee.)

6089

6090

Enacting subsection 2067. Jackson County Code, 1984 relating to tax

credits and assessment adjustments.

(Assigned to the Budget Committee.)

Transferring and appropriating $25,000.00 from the undesignated fund

balance of the 2026 Park Fund for installation services provided by Frisbie

Monuments of Independence, MO for use by the Parks + Rec Department.

(Assigned to the WWII Memorial Committee (Ad Hoc).)

6091

6092

Submitting to the qualified voters of Jackson County, Missouri, at a general

election to be held on November 3, 2026, a question authorizing Jackson

County to impose a countywide sales tax of one half of one percent for

public transportation purposes.

(Assigned to the Regional Transit Committee (Ad Hoc).)

AN ORDINANCE appropriating $15,415,000 from the undesignated fund

balance of various funds and authorizing the County Executive to execute

Cooperative Agreements to fund infrastructure projects with certain

municipalities within Jackson County in an amount not to exceed

$2,415,000 for a total spending amount of $15,415,000.

(Assigned to the County Infrastructure & Strategic Planning Committee

(Ad Hoc).)

(Ordinance 6092 was an add-on, is under review and awaiting a fiscal

note.)

INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS AND ASSIGNMENT TO COMMITTEE

22278

A motion was made by Donna Peyton, seconded by Sean E. Smith, to

adopt Resolution #22278, recognizing Peace Partnership during Mental

Health Awareness Month for its outstanding service to the citizens of

Jackson County. The motion passed by a roll call vote:

Yes: 7 -

Manuel Abarca IV, Sean E. Smith, Jalen Anderson, Donna Peyton,

Venessa Huskey, DaRon McGee and Jeanie Lauer

Absent: 1 - Charlie Franklin

Excused: 1 - Megan L. Smith

(ADOPTED)

22279

A motion was made by Jalen Anderson, seconded by Donna Peyton, to

adopt Resolution #22279, authorizing the County Executive to execute a

lease agreement addendum with the State of Missouri for parking spaces at

the County-owned parking garage located at 14th and Locust in Kansas

City, MO at no cost to the County. The motion passed by a roll call vote:

Yes: 6 -

Manuel Abarca IV, Sean E. Smith, Jalen Anderson, Donna Peyton,

Venessa Huskey and Jeanie Lauer

Absent: 2 - Charlie Franklin and DaRon McGee

Excused: 1 - Megan L. Smith

(ADOPTED)

Phil LeVota, County Executive, requested the County Legislature to adopt

Resolution #22279 immediately as the effective date on the contract in June

1, 2026.

22280

22281

Recognizing Janet Miles Bartee and the Local Investment Commission

(LINC) during Older Americans Month.

(Assigned to the Legislature As A Whole.)

Awarding a thirty-month term and supply contract for the furnishing of

automation control products and services for use by the Jackson County

Detention Center to Control Service Company of Lee’s Summit, Missouri

under the terms and conditions of OMNIA Cooperative Contract #159051,

an existing competitively bid government contract.

(Assigned to the Justice & Law Enforcement Committee.)

22282

A motion was made by Jalen Anderson, seconded by Donna Peyton, to

adopt Resolution #22282, recognizing the 40th Annual Economic

Development Conference of the National Organization of Black County

Officials, Inc. (NOBCO). The motion passed by a roll call vote:

Yes: 6 -

Manuel Abarca IV, Jalen Anderson, Donna Peyton, Venessa

Huskey, DaRon McGee and Jeanie Lauer

Absent: 2 - Sean E. Smith and Charlie Franklin

Excused: 1 - Megan L. Smith

(ADOPTED)

22283

A motion was made by Donna Peyton, seconded by Venessa Huskey, to

adopt Resolution #22283, recognizing the 88th Anniversary of Jess & Jim’s

Steakhouse. The motion passed by a roll call vote:

Yes: 6 -

Manuel Abarca IV, Jalen Anderson, Donna Peyton, Venessa

Huskey, DaRon McGee and Jeanie Lauer

Absent: 2 - Sean E. Smith and Charlie Franklin

Excused: 1 - Megan L. Smith

(ADOPTED)

22284

A motion was made by Venessa Huskey, seconded by Donna Peyton, to

adopt Resolution #22284, recognizing the 46th Anniversary of the National

Association of Hispanic County Officials (NAHCO). The motion passed by a

roll call vote:

Yes: 6 -

Manuel Abarca IV, Jalen Anderson, Donna Peyton, Venessa

Huskey, DaRon McGee and Jeanie Lauer

Absent: 2 - Sean E. Smith and Charlie Franklin

Excused: 1 - Megan L. Smith

(ADOPTED)

22285

A motion was made by Donna Peyton, seconded by Venessa Huskey, to

adopt Resolution #22285, in honor of the memory of Rick Brehm. The

motion passed by a roll call vote:

Yes: 6 -

Manuel Abarca IV, Jalen Anderson, Donna Peyton, Venessa

Huskey, DaRon McGee and Jeanie Lauer

Absent: 2 - Sean E. Smith and Charlie Franklin

Excused: 1 - Megan L. Smith

(ADOPTED)

22286

A motion was made by Venessa Huskey, seconded by Donna Peyton, to

adopt Resolution #22286, congratulating Marlene Nagel on the occasion of

her retirement. The motion passed by a roll call vote:

Yes: 7 -

Manuel Abarca IV, Sean E. Smith, Jalen Anderson, Donna Peyton,

Venessa Huskey, DaRon McGee and Jeanie Lauer

Absent: 1 - Charlie Franklin

Excused: 1 - Megan L. Smith

(ADOPTED)

22287

A motion was made by Venessa Huskey, seconded by Donna Peyton, to

adopt Resolution #22287, dedicating Shelter Number 2 located at Longview

Lake in honor of Mike Spieler for his lasting contributions to the residents of

Jackson County, Missouri. The motion passed by a roll call vote:

Yes: 7 -

Manuel Abarca IV, Sean E. Smith, Jalen Anderson, Donna Peyton,

Venessa Huskey, DaRon McGee and Jeanie Lauer

Absent: 1 - Charlie Franklin

Excused: 1 - Megan L. Smith

(ADOPTED)

22288

A motion was made by DaRon McGee, seconded by Donna Peyton, to

adopt Resolution #22288, celebrating 15 years of the Comprehensive Arts

Institute building leaders through music and creativity, honoring the past and

inspiring the future. The motion passed by a roll call vote:

Yes: 7 -

Manuel Abarca IV, Sean E. Smith, Jalen Anderson, Donna Peyton,

Venessa Huskey, DaRon McGee and Jeanie Lauer

Absent: 1 - Charlie Franklin

Excused: 1 - Megan L. Smith

(ADOPTED)

22289

A motion was made by Donna Peyton, seconded by Venessa Huskey, to

adopt Resolution #22289, in memory of Cynthia Newsome. The motion

passed by a roll call vote:

Yes: 7 -

Manuel Abarca IV, Sean E. Smith, Jalen Anderson, Donna Peyton,

Venessa Huskey, DaRon McGee and Jeanie Lauer

Absent: 1 - Charlie Franklin

Excused: 1 - Megan L. Smith

(ADOPTED)

22290

A motion was made by Donna Peyton, seconded by Venessa Huskey, to

adopt Resolution #22290, recognizing Unity Day. The motion passed by a

roll call vote:

Yes: 7 -

Manuel Abarca IV, Sean E. Smith, Jalen Anderson, Donna Peyton,

Venessa Huskey, DaRon McGee and Jeanie Lauer

Absent: 1 - Charlie Franklin

Excused: 1 - Megan L. Smith

(ADOPTED)

22291

A motion was made by Venessa Huskey, seconded by Donna Peyton, to

adopt Resolution #22291, honoring the service of Charles Iseman as the

Chief of Police for the City of Grandview. The motion passed by a roll call

vote:

Yes: 7 -

Manuel Abarca IV, Sean E. Smith, Jalen Anderson, Donna Peyton,

Venessa Huskey, DaRon McGee and Jeanie Lauer

Absent: 1 - Charlie Franklin

Excused: 1 - Megan L. Smith

(ADOPTED)

22292

A motion was made by Venessa Huskey, seconded by Donna Peyton, to

adopt Resolution #22292, congratulating Richard Rogers as Police Chief of

the City of Grandview. The motion passed by a roll call vote:

Yes: 7 -

Manuel Abarca IV, Sean E. Smith, Jalen Anderson, Donna Peyton,

Venessa Huskey, DaRon McGee and Jeanie Lauer

Absent: 1 - Charlie Franklin

Excused: 1 - Megan L. Smith

(ADOPTED)

22293

22294

Directing the County Executive to develop and implement a comprehensive

repair, restoration, safety, accessibility, and preservation plan for Lake

Jacomo and to provide periodic reports to the Legislature regarding the

condition and future of the Lake.

(Assigned to the Public Works Committee.)

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

adopt Resolution #22294, remembering the legacy of Becky Lynn Davis.

The motion passed by a roll call vote:

Yes: 7 -

Manuel Abarca IV, Sean E. Smith, Jalen Anderson, Donna Peyton,

Venessa Huskey, DaRon McGee and Jeanie Lauer

Absent: 1 - Charlie Franklin

Excused: 1 - Megan L. Smith

(ADOPTED)

22295

Awarding a contract for the furnishing of appointment management software

for use by the Office of the Clerk of the County Legislature to QLess

Software of Pasadena, CA, as a sole source purchase, at an actual cost to

the County in the amount of $9,734.00.

(Assigned to the Finance & Audit Committee.)

COUNTY EXECUTIVE ORDERS

26-21

I hereby make the following appointments to the Ethics, Human Relations &

Citizen Complaints Commission (EHRCC):

John R. Humphrey is hereby appointed to a new term set to expire

12/31/2030.

Mr. Humphrey’s resume is attached.

Jane Whiting is hereby appointed to a new term set to expire 12/31/2030.

Mrs. Whiting’s resume is attached.

A motion was made by Jalen Anderson, seconded by Sean E. Smith, to

disapprove Executive Order 26-21.

Sean E. Smith asked if the County Executive received three (3)

recommendations from the Nominating Committee to fill the vacancies to

EHRCC. Phil LeVota responded that the Nominating Committee provided

the names of the two individuals listed in the Executive Order. Discussion

regarding the process.

Jalen Anderson withdrew his motion to disapprove. Whitney Miller, Deputy

County Counselor, said the County Legislature has 15 days to disapprove

the appointment.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

None.

NEW BUSINESS

Chairman Abarca asked the Clerk to read Ordinance #6092 into the record

as an add-on. See page 10 for details.

Mary Jo Spino, Clerk of the County Legislature, asked if there was a fiscal

attached to Ordinance #6092. Whitney Miller, Deputy County Counselor,

said they are working on a fiscal note and other amendments are needed.

Discussion.

ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Sean E. Smith, seconded by Donna Peyton, to