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,  
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),  
Jeanie Lauer (5th), Sean E. Smith (6th)  
Clerk of the County Legislature  
Monday, January 23, 2023  
10:00 AM  
Third Regular 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 9 -  
DaRon McGee, Megan Marshall, Jalen Anderson, Donna Peyton,  
Manuel Abarca IV, Venessa Huskey, Charlie Franklin, Jeanie Lauer  
and Sean Smith  
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THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
Recited.  
APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING  
A motion was made by Jeanie Lauer, seconded by Jalen Anderson to  
approve the journal of the previous meeting held on January 17, 2023. The  
motion passed by a voice vote.  
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HEARINGS  
None.  
COMMUNICATIONS WITH AND REPORTS OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE  
DaRon McGee, County Legislator, asked for an update regarding the  
County’s phone system. Troy Schulte, County Administrator, said the  
phone system is under duress because of the high volume of calls related  
to the Assessment Department declaration forms. The new system is  
scheduled to be installed next week. Jeanie Lauer, County Legislator,  
said in addition to the phone system issues, constituents have notified her  
office of problems changing information on the declaration. Troy Schulte  
said they will add information to clarify the process for filers. Mr. Schulte  
requested that Legislators forward constituent emails to him and Gail  
McCann Beatty, County Assessor, for response.  
DaRon McGee asked if the Administration has established departmental  
liaisons for the Legislature. Mr. Schulte said that information will be  
distributed today. Manuel Abarca IV, County Legislator, asked about  
copies of the budget with December 31, 2022 actuals included. Mr.  
Schulte said that was given to Troy Thomas, Legislative Auditor, on  
Friday. Mr. Thomas said those will be distributed today. Mr. Abarca asked  
if this version of the budget book is available online. Mr. Schulte said they  
will get that uploaded.  
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PERFECTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND REPORTS OF COMMITTEE  
5701  
AN ORDINANCE 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.  
(Legislature As A Whole - 5th. Perfection)  
5702  
5709  
AN ORDINANCE setting the 2023 Jackson County, Missouri tentative tax  
levy.  
(Legislature As A Whole - 5th. Perfection)  
A motion was made by Jalen Anderson, seconded by Jeanie Lauer, to  
substitute back to the original ballot language for Ordinance #5709  
submitting to the qualified voters of Jackson County, Missouri, at a special  
election to be held on April 4, 2023, a question authorizing Jackson County  
to impose a countywide sales tax of three percent on all tangible personal  
property retail sales of adult use, non-medicinal marijuana. The motion failed  
by a roll call vote:  
Yes: 4 - Jalen Anderson, Charlie Franklin, Jeanie Lauer and Sean Smith  
No: 5 -  
DaRon McGee, Megan Marshall, Donna Peyton, Manuel Abarca IV  
and Venessa Huskey  
(FAILED)  
Megan L. Marshall, County Legislator, asked to be added as a sponsor.  
5709  
Submitting to the qualified voters of Jackson County, Missouri, at a special  
election to be held on April 4, 2023, a question authorizing Jackson County  
to impose a countywide sales tax of three percent on all tangible personal  
property retail sales of adult use, non-medicinal marijuana.  
(WITHDRAWN BY SPONSOR ANDERSON. CONCURRED BY LAUER  
AND SMITH).  
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FINAL PASSAGE OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES  
5708  
Consent Agenda.  
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RESOLUTIONS IN COMMITTEE  
21140  
21143  
Health and Environment Committee moved to adopt. Consent Agenda.  
Land Use Committee moved to adopt. Consent Agenda.  
CONSENT AGENDA  
5708  
AN ORDINANCE amending subsections 1503.2 and 1503.3, Jackson  
County Code, 1984, relating to the Employees’ Pension Plan.  
(ADOPTED)  
21140  
A RESOLUTION authorizing the County Executive to execute a Program  
Agreement with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services for  
a tracking program for statistical reporting of opioid and violent deaths, for a  
fee payable to the County.  
(ADOPTED)  
21143  
A RESOLUTION authorizing the County Executive to execute a permanent  
utility easement in favor of the Kansas City, Missouri Water Department  
across a portion of the Rock Island Corridor, for a fee payable to the County.  
(ADOPTED)  
Ordinance #5708 and Resolutions #21140 and #21143 were moved to the  
Consent Agenda for adoption.  
A motion was made by Charlie Franklin, seconded by Jeanie Lauer, to  
approve the Consent Agenda. The motion passed by a roll call vote:  
Yes: 9 -  
DaRon McGee, Megan Marshall, Jalen Anderson, Donna Peyton,  
Manuel Abarca IV, Venessa Huskey, Charlie Franklin, Jeanie Lauer  
and Sean Smith  
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INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND ASSIGNMENT TO COMMITTEE  
None.  
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS AND ASSIGNMENT TO COMMITTEE  
None.  
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COUNTY EXECUTIVE ORDERS  
23-05  
Pursuant to chapter 95 of the Jackson County Code, I hereby make the  
following appointment to the Jackson County Freedom Memorial Wall  
Commission:  
Venessa Huskey, Jackson County Legislator-2nd District, is appointed for a  
term to expire December 31, 2026. Ms. Huskey is appointed as Chair of the  
Commission. A copy of Ms. Huskey’s resume is attached.  
23-06  
I hereby appoint Byron Craddolph to the Kansas City Area Transportation  
Authority, to fill the vacancy occasioned by the expiration of the term of  
David Bower for a term to expire December 31, 2026. A copy of Mr.  
Craddolph’s resume is attached.  
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS  
Caleb Clifford, Chief of Staff, asked if the Legislature would consider calling  
a legislative meeting on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, since Tuesday is the  
final deadline for submitting ballot language for the April 4, 2023 election.  
Mr. McGee said he would take it under advisement.  
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NEW BUSINESS  
None.  
ADJOURNMENT  
A motion was made by Jeanie Lauer, seconded by Manuel Abarca IV, to  
adjourn the meeting. The motion passed by a voice vote.  
Meeting adjourned until Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 11:15 A.M. at the  
Jackson County Courthouse, 415 E. 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri,  
2nd Floor, Legislative Assembly Area.