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, November 17, 2025

3:00 PM

Forty-fourth Regular Meeting

Eastern Jackson County Courthouse, 308 W. Kansas, Independence, Missouri, Ground

Floor, Legislative Chambers

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

ROLL CALL

Present 8 -

DaRon McGee, Donna Peyton, Jalen Anderson, Megan L. Smith,

Manuel Abarca IV, Venessa Huskey, Charlie Franklin and Sean E.

Smith

Excused 1 - Jeanie Lauer

THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Recited.

APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING

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

approve the journal of the previous meeting held on November 03, 2025.

The motion passed by a voice vote.

HEARINGS

None.

COMMUNICATIONS WITH AND REPORTS OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE

Phil LeVota, County Executive, was present and reported on the following:

Turkey Bowl - drawing to giveaway 100 turkeys to associates. The deadline

to enter is Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 5:00 P.M. The winners will be

announced on Friday, November 21, 2025. To enter, email Angie Jeffries,

Director of Communications.

His new weekly podcast "Fridays With Phil" was launched on Friday,

November 14, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. The first topic was a visit at the Parks +

Rec Department's upcoming Christmas in the Park setup. He asked

Legislators to give him suggestions for podcast topics, which may include

visiting departments or agencies.

County events coming up - Trip the Light Fantastic, a bike ride through the

Christmas in the Park display on November 23rd and Christmas in the Sky

on November 26th from 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.; members of the legislature

and 3 guests are invited to attend. The deadline to RSVP is Friday,

November 21st.

A Press Conference was held on Wednesday, November 5th regarding tax

relief for single family homeowners.

A meeting last week was held with Governor Mike Kehoe.

There were questions and discussion with Legislators Manuel Abarca IV,

Donna Peyton, Megan L. Smith and County Administrator Steve Arbo.

At the conclusion of his report, County Executive LeVota distributed the

2026 Recommended Budget Books to the County Legislature.

To view details and see the full discussion, click on the link below and select

the video for the November 17, 2025 legislative meeting.

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

PERFECTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND REPORTS OF COMMITTEE

Resolutions #22109 and #22110 were adopted at this time. See page 8 for

details.

5967

6007

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 - 27th Perfection)

AN ORDINANCE enacting section 5542., of Jackson County Code, 1984,

related to the use of unlicensed gambling devices with severability clause.

(Legislature As A Whole - 12th Perfection)

Manuel Abarca IV said a presentation would be given regarding Ordinance

#6007 during the legislative meeting scheduled to be held on December 1,

2025.

6026

AN ORDINANCE amending the zoning districts established pursuant to the

Unified Development Code by rezoning a certain 17.68± acre tract from

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

(Land Use Committee - 6th. Perfection)

6027

6028

AN ORDINANCE vacating a portion of an unnamed and unimproved right of

way within Breezy Meadows, a subdivision in Jackson County.

(Land Use Committee - 6th. Perfection)

AN ORDINANCE amending the zoning districts established pursuant to the

Unified Development Code by rezoning a certain 10.13± acre tract from

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

(Land Use Committee - 6th. Perfection)

AN ORDINANCE amending the zoning districts established pursuant to the

Unified Development Code by rezoning a certain 10.00± acre tract from

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

(Land Use Committee - 1st. Perfection)

AN ORDINANCE amending the zoning districts established pursuant to the

Unified Development Code by rezoning a certain 36.68± acre tract from

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

(Land Use Committee - 1st. Perfection)

AN ORDINANCE requesting a renewal of a conditional use permit (CUP) in

District RE (Residential Estates) for continuous operation of a bed and

breakfast subject to specified conditions, as to a 0.48± acre tract.

(Land Use Committee - 1st. Perfection)

AN ORDINANCE amending the zoning districts established pursuant to the

Unified Development Code by rezoning a certain 20.00± acre tract from

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

(Land Use Committee - 1st. Perfection)

The Land Use Committee will have a public hearing on Monday,

December 1, 2025 at 1 P.M. in the Kansas City Legislative Assembly

Area regarding Ordinances #6026, #6027, #6028, #6036, #6037, #6038

and #6039.

FINAL PASSAGE OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES

None.

RESOLUTIONS IN COMMITTEE

A motion was made by Jalen Anderson, seconded by Charlie Franklin, to

waive the reading of Resolution #21992. The motion passed by a voice

vote.

21992

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

options to extend, for the furnishing of broker and consulting services for the

County’s employee group health, life, and dental insurances for use

countywide to CBIZ Benefits & Insurance, Inc. of Kansas City, MO, under

terms and conditions of Request for Proposals No. 25-019, at a cost to the

County not to exceed $250,000.00.

(WITHDRAWN BY SPONSOR JALEN ANDERSON. CONCURRED BY

MEGAN L. SMITH AND SEAN E. SMITH)

22014

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

one twelve-month option to extend for the furnishing of disaster recovery

services for use countywide to 21st Enterprise, LLC aka ServPro of Lee’s

Summit, Missouri, under the terms and conditions of the Junior College

District of Metropolitan Kansas City, Missouri (MCC) Contract No.

19-7242-C3R2.

(Legislature As A Whole - 3rd. Meeting)

22087

A RESOLUTION awarding a contract for the purchase of a Flex Wing rotary

cutter for use by the Parks + Rec Department to Van Wall Equipment of

Lenexa, KS under the terms and conditions of Sourcewell Ag Tractors

Contract No. 082923-DAC, an existing competitively bid government

contract, at an actual cost to the County in the amount of $32,487.00.

(Land Use Committee - 2nd. Meeting)

Budget Committee moved to adopt. Consent Agenda.

Finance and Audit Committee moved to adopt. Consent Agenda.

Budget Committee moved to adopt. Consent Agenda.

Finance and Audit Committee moved to adopt. Consent Agenda.

Budget Committee moved to adopt. Consent Agenda.

Anti-Crime Committee moved to adopt.

Manuel Abarca IV objected to the Consent Agenda.

22097

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

adopt Resolution #22097, authorizing the Prosecuting Attorney to execute

an agreement with the Kansas City Board of Police Commissioners for

anti-drug and anti-crime law enforcement activities and programs at a cost

to the County not to exceed $3,982,251.00. The motion passed by a roll call

vote:

Yes: 7 -

DaRon McGee, Donna Peyton, Jalen Anderson, Manuel Abarca IV,

Venessa Huskey, Charlie Franklin and Sean E. Smith

No: 1 - Megan L. Smith

Excused: 1 - Jeanie Lauer

(ADOPTED)

Discussion.

22098

A RESOLUTION awarding a contract for a lease of three Wide-Area

Mowers, two Zero-Turn Mowers, a utility tractor, and brush cutter for use by

the Parks + Rec Department to Van Wall Equipment of Lenexa, KS under

the terms and conditions of Sourcewell Ag Tractors Contract No.

082923-DAC and Sourcewell Grounds Maintenance Contract No.

112624-DAC, existing competitively bid government contracts, at an actual

cost to the County in the amount of $115,585.00.

(Land Use Committee - 1st. Meeting )

22099

A RESOLUTION honoring the Northeast High School Vikings Boys’ Soccer

Team.

(Legislature As A Whole - 1st. Meeting )

CONSENT AGENDA

22092

A RESOLUTION awarding a contract for the purchase of desk consoles for

use by the Sheriff’s Office to Watson Furniture of Poulsbo, WA, under the

terms and conditions set forth in Houston Galveston Area Council Contract

No. EC07-23, an existing government contract, at an actual cost to the

County not to exceed $169,807.00.

22093

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

furnishing of employee group dental and vision insurance for use countywide

to Ameritas Life Insurance Corporation of Lincoln, NE.

(ADOPTED)

22094

22095

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

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

envelopes, business cards, and specialty or miscellaneous printing services

for use by various County departments to Almar Printing, Inc., of Kansas

City, MO, under the terms and conditions of Invitation to Bid No. 25-037.

(ADOPTED)

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

twelve-month options to extend, for the furnishing of pest management

services 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.

EV3996, an existing competitively bid government contract.

(ADOPTED)

22096

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

twelve-month options to extend, for the furnishing of mailing services for use

by various County departments to Lineage Mailing Services (formerly

Strahm Automation and Mailing Services) of Kansas City, MO, under the

terms and conditions of Unified Government of Wyandotte County, Kansas

Contract No. R36488, an existing competitively bid government contract.

(ADOPTED)

Resolutions #22092, #22093, #22094, #22095 and #22096 were moved to

the Consent Agenda for adoption.

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

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

Yes: 8 -

DaRon McGee, Donna Peyton, Jalen Anderson, Megan L. Smith,

Manuel Abarca IV, Venessa Huskey, Charlie Franklin and Sean E.

Smith

Excused: 1 - Jeanie Lauer

INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND ASSIGNMENT TO COMMITTEE

6040

Appropriating $133,835.00 from the undesignated fund balance of the 2025

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

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

Department of Social Services.

(Assigned to the Anti-Crime Committee.)

6041

Appropriating from the undesignated fund balance of the 2025 ARPA Fund

$17,300,000.00 for certain eligible expenses and stating the intent of the

County to use all remaining ARPA funds to cover eligible personnel

expenses for County public safety and health employees through 2026.

(WITHDRAWN BY DARON MCGEE. CONCURRED BY MANUEL

ABARCA IV AND DONNA PEYTON)

6042

6043

Appropriating $90,000.00 from the undesignated fund balance of the 2025

Grant Fund, in acceptance of additional grant funds received by the Family

Court Division from the State of Missouri Department of Social Services

Division of Youth Services.

(Assigned to the Justice and Law Enforcement Committee.)

Appropriating $102,600.00 within the 2025 General Fund and awarding a

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

furnishing of recruitment services for use by the Sheriff’s Office, Detention

Center to Changing Technologies, Inc. of Washington, DC under the terms

and conditions of Request for Proposals No. 25-027.

(Assigned to the Finance and Audit Committee.)

INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS AND ASSIGNMENT TO COMMITTEE

22103

Transferring $636,425.00 from the undesignated fund balance of the 2025

Park Fund for construction services provided by Hartline Construction of

Kansas City, MO for use by the Parks + Rec Department.

(Assigned to the Public Works Committee.)

22104

22105

Declaring certain County-owned equipment as surplus property and

authorizing its disposal pursuant to Chapter 11 of the Jackson County Code.

(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 resale fishing

equipment, products, and supplies for use by the Parks + Rec Department

to Wholesale Fishing Tackle, LLC of Joplin, MO under the terms and

conditions of invitation to Bid No. 25-042.

(Assigned to the Budget Committee.)

22106

22107

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

options to extend, for the furnishing of grass seed for use by the Parks + Rec

Department to Advanced Turf Solutions of Riverside, MO, and Swipe

Resources, LLC of Burke, VA under the terms and conditions of Invitation to

Bid No. 25-043.

(Assigned to the Budget Committee.)

Awarding a twelve-month term and supply contract extension for the

furnishing of employee cafeteria plan administration for use countywide to

Application Software, Inc. (ASI Flex), of Columbia, MO.

(Assigned to the Finance and Audit Committee.)

22108

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

adopt Resolution #22108, authorizing the County Executive to execute

cooperative agreements with certain organizations which provide

assistance and services to homeless persons, at an aggregate cost to the

County not to exceed $244,000.00 under Request for Proposals 25-039.

The motion passed by a roll call vote:

Yes: 8 -

DaRon McGee, Donna Peyton, Jalen Anderson, Megan L. Smith,

Manuel Abarca IV, Venessa Huskey, Charlie Franklin and Sean E.

Smith

Excused: 1 - Jeanie Lauer

(ADOPTED)

22109

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

adopt Resolution #22109, recognizing Kimberly Sixta of the Hickman Mills

School District on the prestigious honor of being named Missouri Teacher of

the Year for 2026. The motion passed by a roll call vote:

Yes: 8 -

DaRon McGee, Donna Peyton, Jalen Anderson, Megan L. Smith,

Manuel Abarca IV, Venessa Huskey, Charlie Franklin and Sean E.

Smith

Excused: 1 - Jeanie Lauer

(ADOPTED)

22110

A motion was made by Manuel Abarca IV, seconded by Donna Peyton, to

adopt Resolution #22110, honoring the Northeast Kansas City Historical

Society for its dedication to preserving the historic, cultural, and architectural

heritage of Kansas City’s Historic Northeast community. The motion passed

by a roll call vote:

Yes: 8 -

DaRon McGee, Donna Peyton, Jalen Anderson, Megan L. Smith,

Manuel Abarca IV, Venessa Huskey, Charlie Franklin and Sean E.

Smith

Excused: 1 - Jeanie Lauer

(ADOPTED)

22111

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

adopt Resolution #22111, honoring the Lee’s Summit Chamber of

Commerce’s Leadership Lee’s Summit Program for spending their October

session learning how to engage directly with community non-profit

organizations. The motion passed by a roll call vote:

Yes: 8 -

DaRon McGee, Donna Peyton, Jalen Anderson, Megan L. Smith,

Manuel Abarca IV, Venessa Huskey, Charlie Franklin and Sean E.

Smith

Excused: 1 - Jeanie Lauer

(ADOPTED)

22112

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

adopt Resolution #22112, celebrating actor Gary Neal Johnson and his

accomplishments as an actor in theatre. The motion passed by a roll call

vote:

Yes: 8 -

DaRon McGee, Donna Peyton, Jalen Anderson, Megan L. Smith,

Manuel Abarca IV, Venessa Huskey, Charlie Franklin and Sean E.

Smith

Excused: 1 - Jeanie Lauer

(ADOPTED)

No objection to the consideration of Resolution #22112 - not on printed

agenda.

COUNTY EXECUTIVE ORDERS

None.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Jalen Anderson, County Legislator, thanked all who reached out to him while

he was recovering.

Manuel Abarca IV asked the Chairman to allow a courtesy for Alice Kitchen

to be added to one of the meeting agenda's this week. The Chairman

agreed.

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

have legislative meetings on Wednesday, November 19 and Thursday,

November 20, 2025 at 9:00 A.M. in the Kansas City Legislative Assembly

Area.

The motion passed by a roll call vote:

Yes: 8 - DaRon McGee, Donna Peyton, Jalen Anderson, Megan L. Smith,

Manuel Abarca IV, Venessa Huskey, Charlie Franklin and Sean E. Smith

Excused: 1 - Jeanie Lauer

NEW BUSINESS