Jackson County Missouri  
JOURNAL  
Jackson County Courthouse  
415 E.12th Street, 2nd floor  
Kansas City, Missouri 64106  
(816)881-3242  
County Legislature  
Charlie Franklin (3rd) Chairman,  
Office of  
Theresa Cass Galvin (6th) Vice Chairman,  
Mary Jo Spino  
Jalen Anderson (1st AL), Crystal Williams (2nd AL), Tony Miller (3rd AL),  
Scott Burnett (1st), Ronald E. Finley (2nd), Dan Tarwater III (4th),  
Jeanie Lauer (5th)  
Clerk of the County Legislature  
Monday, November 28, 2022  
10:00 AM  
Forty-sixth Regular Meeting  
K.C. Legislative Assembly Area, Kansas City, Missouri  
Charlie Franklin, Chairman, called the meeting of the Jackson County Legislature to order.  
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ROLL CALL  
Present 9 -  
Charlie Franklin, Theresa Cass Galvin, Jalen Anderson, Crystal  
Williams, Tony Miller, Scott Burnett, Ronald E. Finley, Dan Tarwater  
III 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 Dan Tarwater III, seconded by Theresa Cass Galvin  
to approve the journal of the previous meeting held on November 21, 2022.  
The motion passed by a voice vote.  
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HEARINGS  
Dan Wehmuller, Project Coordinator, and Dan Musser, Principal/Project  
Advisor for JCDC Partners, LLC, presented an opinion on the practicality  
of a joint regional detention facility in cooperation with the City of Kansas  
City. A copy of the JCDC Partners presentation is available under the  
Meeting Details for the November 28, 2022, Legislative Meeting located  
at https://jacksonco.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?  
ID=1058740&GUID=BDD3BCA0-3B40-4B06-BA01-0EC2ADF90CD3&O  
ptions  
Jeanie Lauer, County Legislator, asked if pursuing one of these options  
would be setting a precedent and open the door for other municipalities to  
join in on the project. Troy Schulte, County Administrator, explained the  
City of Kansas City is unique among the other municipalities in that its  
needs are much greater. For example, the City of Lee’s Summit needs  
about 10 to 15 beds and the City of Independence needs about 20 to 25  
beds. The City of Kansas City requires a facility of about 250 to 300 beds.  
The question will be if the County’s cost of service model can compete with  
the price the smaller municipalities can receive from Johnson County,  
Missouri.  
Tony Miller, County Legislator, said the smaller municipalities are not  
handing out long sentences like may be imposed at a County facility. If a  
city has a major criminal case, it is likely to be referred to the County  
prosecutor and not be handled by the city municipal court.  
Theresa Cass Galvin, County Legislator, said the Legislature had  
previously been advised that a unit cost per day to house an inmate is  
$110. Costs have escalated since that report. Ms. Galvin requested an  
updated unit cost. Mr. Schulte said JCDC Partners are working on  
determining the updated unit cost.  
Ronald E. Finley, County Legislator, asked about the next step in this  
process. Troy Schulte said if the County wants to pursue a joint facility,  
JCDC Partners recommends either Option 2 – multiple structures with  
independent facilities on one site or Option 3 – shared services with  
independent facilities sharing services. He said the County Executive has  
a meeting scheduled with representatives of KCMO. None of the options  
presented will be a cost savings for the County, but could be a cost  
savings for the City of Kansas City. Some options may provide a future  
cost savings, but no option will provide a savings on the guaranteed  
maximum price (GMP). Mr. Schulte said JCDC and JE Dunn – Axiom will  
need direction from the Legislature.  
Jalen Anderson, County Legislator, said since the GMP is still unknown, it  
is difficult to make any decision. He appreciates the thorough work JCDC  
Partners presented, but cautions that they should not get ahead of  
themselves until the GMP has been presented.  
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COMMUNICATIONS WITH AND REPORTS OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE  
Frank White, Jr., County Executive, invited Michele Newman, Director of  
Parks + Rec, to speak regarding the success of the Christmas in the Sky  
event. Ms. Newman said thousands of people attended the 25th  
anniversary of Christmas in the Sky on Wednesday night to kick off the  
35th anniversary of Christmas in the Park season. She said these events  
are a gift to the residents of Jackson County and have become a holiday  
tradition for many families.  
Scott Burnett, County Legislator, asked the County Executive for an  
update on COVID-19. Caleb Clifford, Chief of Staff, said the  
Administration is working with the Health Department for an update next  
week.  
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PERFECTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND REPORTS OF COMMITTEE  
5667  
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the issuance of special obligation bonds  
(Justice with Dignity Project) Series 2022A of Jackson County, Missouri,  
and authorizing certain other documents and actions in connection therewith.  
(Legislature As A Whole - 2nd. Perfection)  
Troy Schulte, County Administrator, said there will be a Substitute  
introduced next week to change the amount to $256 million.  
Jeanie Lauer, County Legislator, asked if Jackson County has received a  
Guaranteed Maximum Price from JE Dunn. Mr. Schulte responded no.  
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FINAL PASSAGE OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES  
None.  
RESOLUTIONS IN COMMITTEE  
21098  
A RESOLUTION awarding a thirty-six month term and supply contract with  
two twelve-month options to extend for the furnishing of inmate pay  
telephone services for use by the Department of Corrections to Smart  
Communications Holding, Inc., of Seminole, FL, under the terms and  
conditions of Request for Proposals No. 11-22, for a commission payable to  
the County.  
(Justice and Law Enforcement Committee - 1st. Meeting)  
21099  
21100  
Public Works Committee moved to adopt. Consent Agenda.  
Justice and Law Enforcement Committee moved to adopt.  
Jalen Anderson objected to the Consent Agenda and cited his reasons.  
21100  
A motion was made by Theresa Cass Galvin, seconded by Ronald E.  
Finley, to adopt Resolution #21100, awarding a contract for the furnishing of  
one full-size sports utility vehicle for use by the Sheriff’s Office to Landmark  
Dodge of Independence, MO, under the terms and conditions of State of  
Missouri Contract No. CC220022002, a cooperatively bid government  
contract for government entities statewide, at an actual cost to the County in  
the amount of $35,634.00. The motion passed by a roll call vote:  
Yes: 6 -  
Charlie Franklin, Theresa Cass Galvin, Tony Miller, Ronald E.  
Finley, Dan Tarwater III and Jeanie Lauer  
No: 2 - Jalen Anderson and Crystal Williams  
Absent: 1 - Scott Burnett  
(ADOPTED)  
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CONSENT AGENDA  
21099  
A RESOLUTION awarding a twelve-month term and supply contract with one  
twelve-month option to extend for the furnishing of water testing services for  
use by the Public Works Department to Nalco Water of Naperville, IL, under  
the terms and conditions of Invitation to Bid No. 62-22.  
(ADOPTED)  
Resolution #21099 was moved to the Consent Agenda for adoption.  
A motion was made by Theresa Cass Galvin, seconded by Dan Tarwater III,  
to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion passed by a roll call vote:  
Yes: 8 -  
Charlie Franklin, Theresa Cass Galvin, Jalen Anderson, Crystal  
Williams, Tony Miller, Ronald E. Finley, Dan Tarwater III and Jeanie  
Lauer  
Absent: 1 - Scott Burnett  
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INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND ASSIGNMENT TO COMMITTEE  
5700  
A motion was made by Tony Miller, seconded by Dan Tarwater III to perfect  
Ordinance #5700. The motion passed by a voice vote.  
(PERFECTED)  
5700  
A motion was made by Tony Miller, seconded by Dan Tarwater III, to adopt  
Ordinance #5700, appropriating $4,468.00 from the undesignated fund  
balance of the 2022 General Fund in acceptance of the Missouri Western  
Interdiction and Narcotics Task Force grant awarded by the Missouri  
Department of Public Safety. The motion passed by a roll call vote:  
Yes: 9 -  
Charlie Franklin, Theresa Cass Galvin, Jalen Anderson, Crystal  
Williams, Tony Miller, Scott Burnett, Ronald E. Finley, Dan Tarwater  
III and Jeanie Lauer  
(ADOPTED)  
5701  
To adopt the annual budget and set forth appropriations for the various  
spending agencies and the principal subdivisions thereof, for the fiscal year  
ending December 31, 2023.  
(Assigned to the Legislature As A Whole.)  
5702  
5703  
Setting the 2023 Jackson County, Missouri tentative tax levy.  
(Assigned to the Legislature As A Whole.)  
Appropriating $2,400.00 from the undesignated fund balance of the 2022  
Grant Fund and authorizing the Director of Parks + Rec to execute a  
Cost-Share Agreement with the Missouri Department of Conservation for  
land management and invasive species removal services on County  
parkland.  
(Assigned to the Finance and Audit Committee.)  
5704  
Appropriating $108,786.00 from the undesignated fund balance of the 2022  
Park Fund and awarding a contract on Bid No. 112-22 for a park road repair  
maintenance project to Superior Bowen Asphalt Company, LLC, of Kansas  
City, MO, at an actual cost to the County not to exceed $2,001,136.00, and  
authorizing the Director of Parks + Rec to approve line item adjustments  
under this contract at no additional cost to the County.  
(Assigned to the Budget Committee.)  
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INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS AND ASSIGNMENT TO COMMITTEE  
21102  
21103  
21104  
21105  
Awarding a twelve-month term and supply contract with one twelve-month  
option to extend for the furnishing of HVAC Filters for use by various County  
departments to Kansas City Air Filters of Kansas City, MO, under the terms  
and conditions of Invitation to Bid No. 86-22.  
(Assigned to the Finance and Audit Committee.)  
Awarding a twelve-month term and supply contract with one twelve-month  
option to extend for the furnishing of fuel dispensing equipment services for  
use by various County departments to Petroleum Equipment, Inc., of Kansas  
City, MO, under the terms and conditions of Invitation to Bid No. 85-22.  
(Assigned to the Finance and Audit Committee.)  
Awarding a twelve-month term and supply contract with one twelve-month  
option to extend for the furnishing of body transportation services for use by  
the Medical Examiner’s Office to Metro Removal of Kansas City, MO, under  
the terms and conditions of Invitation to Bid No. 99-22.  
(Assigned to the Health and Environment Committee.)  
Awarding a twelve-month term and supply contract with one twelve-month  
option to extend for the furnishing of bottled water and dispenser services for  
use by various County departments to Pure Water Oasis, Inc., of  
Independence, MO, under the terms and conditions of Invitation to Bid No.  
101-22.  
(Assigned to the Finance and Audit Committee.)  
21106  
Transferring $69,840.00 within the 2022 General Fund for the purpose of  
funding an architectural study to accommodate the Family Court’s Emerging  
Adults Program.  
(Assigned to the Budget Committee.)  
21107  
21108  
Approving the Blue River Parkway Master Plan.  
(Assigned to the Land Use Committee.)  
Transferring $38,383,428.00 within the 2022 American Rescue Plan Fund  
to charge to that fund previously authorized expenditures that are allowable  
expenses under the Federal American Rescue Plan Act.  
(Assigned to the Finance and Audit Committee.)  
21109  
A motion was made by Dan Tarwater III, seconded by Theresa Cass Galvin,  
to adopt Resolution #21109, authorizing the Jackson County Legislature to  
hold a closed meeting on Monday, November 28, 2022, for the purpose of  
conducting privileged and confidential communications between itself and  
the Jackson County Counselor under section 610.021(1) of the Revised  
Statutes of Missouri, and closing all records prepared for discussion at said  
meeting. The motion passed by a roll call vote:  
Yes: 9 -  
Charlie Franklin, Theresa Cass Galvin, Jalen Anderson, Crystal  
Williams, Tony Miller, Scott Burnett, Ronald E. Finley, Dan Tarwater  
III and Jeanie Lauer  
(ADOPTED)  
No objection to the consideration of Resolution #21109 - not on printed  
agenda.  
21110  
A motion was made by Dan Tarwater III, seconded by Scott Burnett, to adopt  
Resolution #21110, approving the settlement of the claims of Tiffany Cox in  
the case styled Tiffany Cox v. Jackson County, Missouri d/b/a Jackson  
County Sheriff’s Department, No. 2116-CV08392, now pending in the  
Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri, for a total payment by the County  
of $150,000.00. The motion passed by a roll call vote:  
Yes: 8 -  
Charlie Franklin, Theresa Cass Galvin, Jalen Anderson, Crystal  
Williams, Tony Miller, Scott Burnett, Dan Tarwater III and Jeanie  
Lauer  
Abstain: 1 - Ronald E. Finley  
(ADOPTED)  
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COUNTY EXECUTIVE ORDERS  
22-22  
Pursuant to article VII, section 7 of the 2010 Jackson County Charter and  
section 1803.2 of the Jackson County Code, I hereby reappoint James A.  
Witteman, Jr., as Jackson County Municipal Court Judge, for a term to  
expire on December 31, 2024.  
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS  
None.  
NEW BUSINESS  
Closed meeting per Resolution #21109.  
The County Legislature recessed and went into closed session.  
The County Legislature reconvened.  
Resolution #21110 was adopted at this time. See page 6 for details.  
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ADJOURNMENT  
A motion was made by Jeanie Lauer, seconded by Scott Burnett, to adjourn  
the meeting. The motion passed by a voice vote.  
The next legislative meeting is scheduled to be held on Monday,  
December 5, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. at the Jackson County Courthouse, 415  
E. 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri, 2nd Floor, Legislative Assembly  
Area.