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  
Thursday, September 11, 2025  
10:00 AM  
SPECIAL 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 7 -  
DaRon McGee, Jalen Anderson, Manuel Abarca IV, Venessa  
Huskey, Charlie Franklin, Jeanie Lauer and Sean E. Smith  
Absent 2 - Donna Peyton and Megan L. 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 Manuel Abarca IV to  
approve the journal of the previous meeting held on September 08, 2025.  
The motion passed by a voice vote.  
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HEARINGS  
Chairman DaRon McGee called for a moment of silence in remembrance of  
the victims of the 911 attacks.  
Manuel Abarca IV, County Legislator, read the following statement:"I would  
like to take a moment of silence to recognize all of the victims of senseless  
gun violence perpetuated in our country by the ease of access to firearms.  
Whether gang violence, mass shooting or lone shooter, no one should be  
gunned down in America. Let us collectively care about common sense gun  
reforms, and not waiver on political sidelines but instead together fight  
against unnecessary gun violence."  
Public hearing regarding Resolution #22032, authorizing Jackson County to  
execute a License with KC Bier Company of Kansas City, MO for an event  
named KC Oktoberfest to be held at Crown Center Square.  
Cathy Holle, representative from KC Bier Company, explained why this  
public hearing was necessary and answered questions from legislators.  
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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  
None.  
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FINAL PASSAGE OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES  
None.  
RESOLUTIONS IN COMMITTEE  
22032  
A motion was made by Sean E. Smith, seconded by Manuel Abarca IV, to  
adopt Resolution #22032, authorizing Jackson County to execute a License  
with KC Bier Company of Kansas City, MO for an event named KC  
Oktoberfest to be held at Crown Center Square. The motion passed by a roll  
call vote:  
Yes: 7 -  
DaRon McGee, Jalen Anderson, Manuel Abarca IV, Venessa  
Huskey, Charlie Franklin, Jeanie Lauer and Sean E. Smith  
Absent: 2 - Donna Peyton and Megan L. Smith  
(ADOPTED)  
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CONSENT AGENDA  
None.  
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INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND ASSIGNMENT TO COMMITTEE  
None.  
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS AND ASSIGNMENT TO COMMITTEE  
22033  
A motion was made by Manuel Abarca IV, seconded by Venessa Huskey, to  
adopt Resolution #22033, celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and  
authorizing the Illumination of the Jackson County Courthouse in the Colors  
of the Hispanic Heritage Flag. The motion passed by a roll call vote:  
Yes: 7 -  
DaRon McGee, Jalen Anderson, Manuel Abarca IV, Venessa  
Huskey, Charlie Franklin, Jeanie Lauer and Sean E. Smith  
Absent: 2 - Donna Peyton and Megan L. Smith  
(ADOPTED)  
22034  
A motion was made by Jalen Anderson, seconded by Manuel Abarca IV, to  
adopt Resolution #22034, celebrating the 90th birthday of Charles Porter Sr.  
The motion passed by a roll call vote:  
Yes: 7 -  
DaRon McGee, Jalen Anderson, Manuel Abarca IV, Venessa  
Huskey, Charlie Franklin, Jeanie Lauer and Sean E. Smith  
Absent: 2 - Donna Peyton and Megan L. Smith  
(ADOPTED)  
22035  
Authorizing the County Executive to execute a Memorandum of  
Understanding with the Greater Kansas City Building and Trades Council,  
for the period effective immediately up until 2 years from now.  
(Assigned to the Public Works Committee.)  
No objection to the consideration of Resolution #22035 - not on printed  
agenda.  
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COUNTY EXECUTIVE ORDERS  
None.  
UNFINISHED BUSINESS  
None.  
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NEW BUSINESS  
Manuel Abarca IV introduced Resolution #22035. See above for details.  
ADJOURNMENT  
A motion was made by Jalen Anderson, seconded by Manuel Abarca IV, to  
adjourn the meeting. The motion passed by a voice vote.  
The County Legislature will not meet on Monday, September 15, 2025.  
The next legislative meeting is scheduled to be held on Monday, September  
22, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. at the Jackson County Courthouse, 415 E. 12th  
Street, Kansas City, Missouri, 2nd Floor, Legislative Assembly Area.