Jackson County Missouri  
JOURNAL  
Jackson County Courthouse  
415 E.12th Street, 2nd floor  
Kansas City, Missouri 64106  
(816)881-3242  
County Legislature  
Jeanie Lauer (5th) Chairman,  
Office of  
Megan L. Marshall (3rd AL) Vice Chairman,  
Mary Jo Spino  
Jalen Anderson (1st AL), Donna Peyton (2nd AL), Manuel Abarca IV (1st),  
Venessa Huskey (2nd), Charlie Franklin (3rd), DaRon McGee (4th),  
Sean E. Smith (6th)  
Clerk of the County Legislature  
Monday, November 18, 2024  
3:00 PM  
Forty-fourth Regular Meeting  
K.C. Legislative Assembly Area, Kansas City, Missouri  
Jeanie Lauer, Chairman, called the meeting of the Jackson County Legislature to order.  
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ROLL CALL  
Present 9 -  
Megan L. Marshall, Jalen Anderson, Donna Peyton, Manuel Abarca  
IV, Venessa Huskey, Charlie Franklin, DaRon McGee, Sean E.  
Smith and Jeanie Lauer  
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THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
Recited.  
APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING  
A motion was made by Megan L. Marshall, seconded by Jalen Anderson to  
approve the journal of the previous meeting held on November 14, 2024.  
The motion passed by a voice vote.  
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HEARINGS  
None.  
COMMUNICATIONS WITH AND REPORTS OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE  
Caleb Clifford, Chief of Staff, said there were no reports. The County  
Executive was not present.  
Sean E. Smith, County Legislator, said the recommended budget books  
were received on Friday, November 15, 2024. However, he noted that the  
2023 actuals were incomplete and the 2024 actuals were not listed. He  
asked if they would receive a revised recommended budget with complete  
information. Troy Schulte, County Administrator, said the 2024 actuals  
through November 15 were emailed to legislators in a separate email. He  
explained that there was no way to upload actuals from Workday to Questica  
which is the budget softwareHe said they are working on a manual fix for the  
adopted budget. Mr. Smith inquired again about the incomplete 2023  
actuals. Mr. Schulte said they should be included in the recommended  
budget. Sean E. Smith said it is not. He said it is difficult for him to consider  
adopting a budget not being able to see what was historically spent. Troy  
Schulte said he will look into it as he was not aware of any issues.  
Sean E. Smith said some legislators have received a letter from the City of  
Lee's Summit, Missouri regarding their request for an easement and some  
issues that have arisen with executing the paperwork on a timely basis. The  
easement is on the Rock Island trail. He asked for information from the  
Administration regarding the easement. Troy Schulte said this issue can be  
discussed in closed session since there is litigation pending. He said the  
easement is for access through Rock Island for road realignment. He said  
as explained by Jackson County's Parks + Rec Department, the original  
agreement between the city of Lee's Summit and Jackson County was for a  
30 foot alternative right of way for a trail realignment but the agreement the  
City sent to the County was for a10 foot right of way, which the County  
believes is too narrow to operate the Rock Island Trail. He can give more  
details in a closed session.  
Manuel Abarca IV asked about the senior property tax freeze and how the  
STC ruling will impact their application. Troy Schulte said the freeze will be  
based on the 2024 base or the revised base whichever is lower. There is  
no reason to delay in completing the application.  
Manuel Abarca IV asked for an update on the STC court case and  
instructions on how to pay under protest. Bryan Covinsky, County  
Counselor, said pretrial dates have been set for January 6-8, 2025. Whitney  
Miller, Chief Deputy County Counselor, said taxpayers do not need to pay  
under protest to receive a refund if there is a value reduction. If a taxpayer  
chooses to pay under protest, payment must be timely and accompanied by  
a written communication indicating the value of their property. She said  
instructions are available on the county's website.  
Manuel Abarca IV asked when legislators will receive the actuals since  
budget hearings start tomorrow. Troy Schulte said legislators should have  
received 2024 actuals via email today. He will make sure reports are sent  
for 2023 as well. He said legislators will receive more actuals on Tuesday  
for Wednesday budget hearings and Wednesday for Thursday hearings.  
Resolutions #21806 - #21808 were adopted at this time. See page 6 for  
details.  
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PERFECTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND REPORTS OF COMMITTEE  
5897  
A motion was made by Megan L. Marshall, seconded by Jalen Anderson to  
perfect Ordinance #5897. The motion passed by a voice vote.  
(PERFECTED)  
5897  
A motion was made by Venessa Huskey, seconded by Megan L. Marshall,  
to adopt Ordinance #5897, appropriating $195,000.00 from the  
undesignated fund balance of the 2024 Delinquent Sales Tax Fund for the  
purpose of providing a retention stipend for the Jackson County Prosecuting  
Attorney’s Office. The motion passed by a roll call vote:  
Yes: 9 -  
Megan L. Marshall, Jalen Anderson, Donna Peyton, Manuel Abarca  
IV, Venessa Huskey, Charlie Franklin, DaRon McGee, Sean E.  
Smith and Jeanie Lauer  
(ADOPTED)  
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FINAL PASSAGE OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES  
None.  
RESOLUTIONS IN COMMITTEE  
A motion was made by Manuel Abarca IV, seconded by Charlie Franklin, to  
hold Resolution #21641. The motion passed by a voice vote.  
21641  
21752  
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 - 17th Meeting)  
A RESOLUTION awarding a twelve-month term and supply contract, with  
one twelve-month option to extend, for the furnishing of construction  
management at risk services for use by various County Departments to  
McCown Gordon, of Kansas City, MO, under the terms and conditions of  
Request for Qualifications No. 24-051.  
(Public Works Committee - 7th. 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 - 4th. Meeting)  
A motion was made by Manuel Abarca IV, seconded by Sean E. Smith, to  
hold Resolution #21766. The motion passed by a voice vote.  
21796  
Justice and Law Enforcement Committee moved to adopt. Consent  
Agenda.  
21797  
21798  
21799  
21800  
Land Use Committee moved to adopt. Consent Agenda.  
Land Use Committee moved to adopt. Consent Agenda.  
Finance and Audit Committee moved to adopt. Consent Agenda.  
Justice and Law Enforcement Committee moved to adopt. Consent  
Agenda.  
21801  
Public Works Committee moved to adopt. Consent Agenda.  
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CONSENT AGENDA  
21796  
A RESOLUTION transferring $77,157.00 within the 2024 General Fund and  
awarding a contract to Siemens Industry, Inc. of Lenexa, KS for fire  
notification system replacement components and repairs at the Jackson  
County Detention Center as a sole source purchase.  
(ADOPTED)  
21797  
21798  
A RESOLUTION authorizing the County Executive to execute two permanent  
utility easements in favor of Spire Missouri, Inc. for a fee payable to the  
County.  
(ADOPTED)  
A RESOLUTION awarding contracts for the purchase of golf course  
landscaping equipment for use by Parks + Rec Department to Redexim  
North America, Inc. of Valley Park, MO, and Van Wall Equipment, Inc. of  
Lenexa, KS, under the terms and conditions of invitation to Bid No. 24-055  
at a cost to the County not to exceed $82,363.00.  
(ADOPTED)  
21799  
21800  
21801  
A RESOLUTION awarding a twelve-month term and supply contract, with  
four twelve-month options to extend, for the furnishing of broker services for  
workers’ compensation and excess liability insurance for use by the Human  
Resources Department to Cowell Insurance Solutions of Overland Park, KS,  
under the terms and conditions of Invitation to Bid No. 24-067.  
(ADOPTED)  
A RESOLUTION awarding a fourteen-month term and supply contract for the  
furnishing of laboratory drug testing for use by various County Departments  
to Avertest, LLC., dba Averhealth, of Richmond, Virginia, under the terms  
and conditions set forth in Johnson County, Kansas Contract No. 2023-019,  
an existing government contract.  
(ADOPTED)  
A RESOLUTION declaring certain County-owned equipment and vehicles  
as surplus property and authorizing its disposal pursuant to Chapter 11 of  
Jackson County Code, 1984.  
(ADOPTED)  
Resolutions #21796, #21797, #21798, #21799, #21800 and #21801 were  
moved to the Consent Agenda for adoption.  
A motion was made by Jalen Anderson, seconded by Megan L. Marshall, to  
approve the Consent Agenda. The motion passed by a roll call vote:  
Yes: 9 -  
Megan L. Marshall, Jalen Anderson, Donna Peyton, Manuel Abarca  
IV, Venessa Huskey, Charlie Franklin, DaRon McGee, Sean E.  
Smith and Jeanie Lauer  
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INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND ASSIGNMENT TO COMMITTEE  
5900  
Repealing Schedule I, Chapter 50, Jackson County Code, 1984, relating to  
park fees and charges and enacting, in lieu thereof, one new schedule  
relating to the same subject.  
(Assigned to the Land Use Committee.)  
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INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS AND ASSIGNMENT TO COMMITTEE  
21802  
Transferring $76,200.00 within the 2024 Park Fund and awarding a contract  
for the purchase of one Towmaster trailer and one skid steer loader for use  
by the Parks + Rec Department to K.C. Bobcat of Blue Springs, MO under  
the terms and conditions of Sourcewell Contract No. 092922-MNR and  
Sourcewell Contract No. 020223-CEC, both existing, competitively bid  
government contracts, at an actual cost to the County in the amount of  
$76,200.00.  
(Assigned to the Land Use Committee.)  
21803  
21804  
Declaring certain County-owned land as surplus real property and  
authorizing the County Executive to execute an Inter-governmental  
Cooperative Agreement with the City of Kansas City, Missouri for the  
purchase of said real property for the construction of a city-owned  
Rehabilitation and Detention Center.  
(Assigned to the Land Use Committee.)  
Awarding a four-month term and supply contract with four twelve-month  
options to extend for the furnishing of pest management for use by various  
County Departments to National Exterminating Company dba Smithereen  
Pest Management, of Kansas City, MO, under the terms and conditions of  
the City of Kansas City, MO Contract No. EV2535, an existing government  
contract.  
(Assigned to the Finance and Audit Committee.)  
21805  
21806  
Awarding a contract for construction services for the Stoenner Road Bridge  
Replacement County Project No. 3247, Federal Project No. BRO-B048 to  
Dondlinger & Sons Construction Company, Inc., of Wichita, KS, under the  
terms and conditions of Invitation to Bid No. 24-068 at a cost to the County  
not to exceed $877,022.00.  
(Assigned to the Public Works Committee.)  
A motion was made by Megan L. Marshall, seconded by Manuel Abarca IV,  
to adopt Resolution #21806, recognizing the Month of November as  
Indigenous Heritage Month. The motion passed by a roll call vote:  
Yes: 9 -  
Megan L. Marshall, Jalen Anderson, Donna Peyton, Manuel Abarca  
IV, Venessa Huskey, Charlie Franklin, DaRon McGee, Sean E.  
Smith and Jeanie Lauer  
(ADOPTED)  
21807  
21808  
21809  
A motion was made by Manuel Abarca IV, seconded by Megan L. Marshall,  
to adopt Resolution #21807, recognizing Sidelines Custom Floral Designs  
founded by Karyn Brooke and her contribution to enriching the community.  
The motion passed by a roll call vote:  
Yes: 9 -  
Megan L. Marshall, Jalen Anderson, Donna Peyton, Manuel Abarca  
IV, Venessa Huskey, Charlie Franklin, DaRon McGee, Sean E.  
Smith and Jeanie Lauer  
(ADOPTED)  
A motion was made by Megan L. Marshall, seconded by Jalen Anderson, to  
adopt Resolution #21808, recognizing Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey for  
their contribution to the Jackson County community. The motion passed by a  
roll call vote:  
Yes: 9 -  
Megan L. Marshall, Jalen Anderson, Donna Peyton, Manuel Abarca  
IV, Venessa Huskey, Charlie Franklin, DaRon McGee, Sean E.  
Smith and Jeanie Lauer  
(ADOPTED)  
A motion was made by DaRon McGee, seconded by Manuel Abarca IV, to  
adopt Resolution #21809, appointing Q. Troy Thomas as Legislative Auditor  
for a term to expire December 31, 2028. The motion passed by a roll call  
vote:  
Yes: 8 -  
Megan L. Marshall, Jalen Anderson, Donna Peyton, Manuel Abarca  
IV, Venessa Huskey, Charlie Franklin, DaRon McGee and Sean E.  
Smith  
No: 1 - Jeanie Lauer  
(ADOPTED)  
No objection to the consideration of Resolutions #21810 and #21811 - not  
on printed agenda.  
21810  
21811  
Authorizing the Chairman of the Legislature to execute a First Amendment  
of the 201 West Lexington Office Space Agreement with Lex LLC of  
Independence, MO at a cost to the County not to exceed $63,714.00.  
(Assigned to the Legislature As A Whole.)  
Implementing an allocation methodology for the distribution of approximately  
$70.4 million in remaining Jackson County American Rescue Plan Act  
(ARPA) funds by the end of 2024.  
(Assigned to the Legislature As A Whole.)  
Jeanie Lauer commented on Resolution #21811 and said it must be  
adopted at the legislative meeting scheduled to be held at 9 a.m. on  
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 in order for procurement to happen. Troy  
Schulte agreed.  
Manuel Abarca IV asked in what way a resolution appropriates money from  
the Undesignated Fund balance. Troy Schulte said it does not appropriate, it  
is a resolution of intent. He said if it is adopted they can begin the  
procurement process. Mr. Abarca asked how that would occur. Mr. Schulte  
said it would require the County Legislature to have special meetings to  
appropriate the money and authorize the contracts. Mr. Abarca asked if a  
resolution has the ability to allow appropriations and contract authorization.  
Mr. Schulte said yes, if supported by the County Executive. Mr. Abarca  
asked if that was in writing anywhere. Mr. Schulte said it is not written but  
how things are done in Jackson County. Mr. Abarca asked about the status  
of the Resolution previously passed allocating $25 million. Mr. Schulte said it  
is nowhere. Mr. Abarca said it is interesting how there are different sets of  
rules for the Legislature and Administration.  
Manuel Abarca IV asked the Clerk of the County Legislature when the  
add-on was presented. Mary Jo Spino said she learned of it today.  
Mr. Abarca asked the Chairman why this legislation is an add-on and not  
under New Business. Jeanie Lauer responded that an add-on is legislation  
that is added to the agenda when the Chairman of the County Legislature  
and the Clerk of the County Legislature have been notified and it is listed on  
the agenda under introduction of proposed ordinances or introduction of  
proposed resolutions. Mr. Abarca stated this is not a rule included in the  
Rules of the County Legislature.  
DaRon McGee, County Legislator, asked how Resolution #21811 regarding  
the ARPA allocation is different from the previous legislation he introduced.  
Jalen Anderson, County Legislator, said there is not much difference. Mr.  
McGee clarified with Jeanie Lauer that the County Legislature will be voting  
on Resolution #21811 prior to budget hearings on November 20th. Ms.  
Lauer responded yes.  
Manuel Abarca IV said he would need more time to review the details of  
Resolution #21811 since he just received it today.  
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COUNTY EXECUTIVE ORDERS  
None.  
UNFINISHED BUSINESS  
Veto Messages from the County Executive regarding Ordinance #5865  
received November 14, 2024 and Ordinances #5895 and #5896 received  
November 15, 2024.  
Ordinance #5865, enacting section 5577., Jackson County Code, 1984,  
relating to possession of firearms and age restriction.  
A motion was made by Manuel Abarca IV, seconded by Jalen Anderson, to  
override the veto for Ordinance #5865. The motion passed by a roll call  
vote:  
Yes: 7 - Megan L. Marshall, Jalen Anderson, Donna Peyton, Manuel Abarca  
IV, Venessa Huskey, Charlie Franklin and DaRon McGee  
No: 2 - Jeanie Lauer and Sean E. Smith  
Ordinance #5895, appropriating $70.4 million from the undesignated fund  
balance of the 2024 American Rescue Plan Fund.  
Manuel Abarca asked to override the veto by line item. Bryan Covinsky said  
the County Charter allows the County Executive to line item veto but does  
not provide the authority for the County Legislature to do a line item override.  
Mr. Abarca asked where he could find that in writing since there is nothing in  
the County Charter that prohibits. Discussion.  
Manuel Abarca IV asked about the deadline for procurement. Troy Schulte  
said agencies need three weeks to respond, so the RFP's will need to go  
out next weeks. The County Administrator said he would be asking the  
County Legislature to call special meetings to appropriate the funds and  
authorize the contracts.  
Manuel Abarca IV asked the County Counselor's office to define the  
difference between an Ordinance and Resolution. Bryan Covinsky  
responded that resolutions are more short term and based on the individual  
circumstance. Whitney Miller said she believes there is a misconception that  
resolutions are non-binding and ordinances are binding. It is more that there  
are certain tasks legally done by resolution and ordinance. She said you can  
have a non-binding resolution but not a non-binding ordinance, but there can  
also be binding resolutions. Mr. Abarca asked how to identify each. Whitney  
Miller responded that certain statutes require that certain things be done by  
ordinance, a list of about 9-10 things, and everything else is a resolution. Mr.  
Abarca said it is his understanding that monies need to be disbursed by  
ordinance. He encouraged his colleagues to see the only option available to  
meet the deadline is to override the veto and pass the only ordinance that  
has appropriation ability in accordance with law as well as the process  
suggested in the State Auditor's previous audit.  
A motion was made by Manuel Abarca IV, seconded by Venessa Huskey, to  
override the veto for Ordinance #5895. The motion failed by a roll call  
vote:  
Yes: 5 - Donna Peyton, Manuel Abarca IV, Venessa Huskey, DaRon McGee  
and Sean E. Smith  
No: 4 - Jeanie Lauer, Megan L. Marshall, Jalen Anderson and Charlie  
Franklin  
Manuel Abarca IV asked that his vote be changed to No. The  
summary of the vote is as follows:  
Yes: 4 - Donna Peyton, Venessa Huskey, DaRon McGee and Sean E.  
Smith  
No: 5 - Jeanie Lauer, Megan L. Marshall, Jalen Anderson, Manuel Abarca  
IV, and Charlie Franklin  
Ordinance #5896, appropriating $30 million from the undesignated fund  
balance of the general fund.  
No action was taken on the County Executive's veto of this legislation.  
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NEW BUSINESS  
DaRon McGee, County Legislator, announced a Missouri Senior Property  
Tax Credit Program (Tax Freeze) Information session hosted by Legislator  
Charlie Franklin tonight at 6 p.m. at LifeConnection Church, 3883 Blue  
Ridge Boulevard, Independence Missouri.  
Jeanie Lauer said the County Legislature will have a closed meeting on  
Monday, December 2, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri to discuss the Lee's  
Summit easement mentioned earlier in the meeting.  
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ADJOURNMENT  
A motion was made by Megan L. Marshall, seconded by Jalen Anderson, to  
adjourn the meeting. The motion passed by a voice vote.  
Meeting adjourned until Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 9:00 A.M. at the  
Jackson County Courthouse, 415 E. 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri, 2nd  
Floor, Legislative Assembly Area.