A motion was made by Scott Burnett, seconded by Jeanie Lauer, to adopt
Resolution #21101, approving the settlement of the claims of Teesha C.
Miller in the case styled Teesha C. Miller v. Jackson County, Missouri, No.
1816-CV28965, now pending in the Circuit Court of Jackson County,
Missouri, for a total payment by the County of $125,000.00. The motion
passed by a roll call vote:
Yes: 6 -
Charlie Franklin, Crystal Williams, Tony Miller, Scott Burnett, Ronald
E. Finley and Jeanie Lauer
No: 1 - Theresa Cass Galvin
Abstain: 1 - Dan Tarwater III
Absent: 1 - Jalen Anderson
(ADOPTED)
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COUNTY EXECUTIVE ORDERS
None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Brian Gaddie, Director of Public Works, presented information regarding
the ongoing and planned projects for the Downtown Courthouse that are
funded or will be funded in 2023. Mr. Gaddie said the County and Circuit
Court have completed studies to identify areas of critical need within the
Downtown Courthouse. The following projects are now underway: 1. A fire
control and smoke notification system completed by Johnson Controls. The
project is on schedule to be complete in 2023. 2. Division 1 renovation to
make the former Division 50 courtroom ADA accessible and improve the
support space with modern accommodations. This project is to be
completed by Rand Construction. This project was substantially completed
in July of 2022. 3. The jury room relocation and court human resources
relocation to the first floor. Within the next couple of months, the legislature
will have a contract before it to approve improvements to the south wing of
the first floor for use by the circuit court. This is space currently occupied by
the Finance Department. The project is in procurement phase. 4. The front
steps ADA and beautification project. The Legislature will approve a
contract for this project within the next few months. This project is to make
the building fully code compliant with ADA requirements. A switchback ramp
and lighting will be installed. It is estimated the project will take six months to
complete. 5. The ground floor garage security separation project. This
project will improve the security function of the south entrance. The current
system is problematic.
Tony Miller, County Legislator, asked about the changes to the south
employee entrance. Mr. Gaddie said the space will likely not look different to
the user, but safety and security will be enhanced.
Ronald E. Finley, County Legislator, asked for an estimate of the total cost