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  
Tuesday, February 21, 2023  
4:00 PM  
Seventh 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 L. Marshall, Jalen Anderson, Donna Peyton,  
Manuel Abarca IV, Venessa Huskey, Charlie Franklin, Jeanie Lauer  
and Sean E. 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 Venessa Huskey to  
approve the journal of the previous meeting held on February 14, 2023. The  
motion passed by a voice vote.  
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HEARINGS  
None.  
Resolution #21172 was adopted at this time. See page 6 for details.  
DaRon McGee, County Legislator, presented Resolution #21172, in honor  
of Officer James Muhlbauer to Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves,  
Major Ryan Mills, and Sgt. Carey Carlisle. Mr. McGee requested a  
moment of silence for the pedestrian who was killed in the accident along  
with Officer Muhlbauer and K-9 Officer Champ.  
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COMMUNICATIONS WITH AND REPORTS OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE  
None.  
Daron McGee asked Troy Schulte, County Administrator, about the  
emergency declaration memorandum distributed to Legislators. Mr.  
Schulte said the emergency declaration allows the County to move forward  
with clearing trees from the site location for the new detention center.  
Under the requirements of the land disturbance permit from the City of  
Kansas City, the trees must be cleared by the end March. From April 1  
through October each year, the area around the Blue River is protected for  
the migration and habitat of an endangered brown bat species. Any delay  
beyond April 1 will cause the project to halt until after November 1. The  
budget process this year delayed the approval of the guaranteed  
maximum price (GMP) for the detention center project. The emergency  
declaration allows contractors to move forward with clearing the site without  
a formal bid process. This is at an estimated cost of $90,000. There may  
be some resale value that will reduce the cost.  
Jalen Anderson, County Legislator, asked about the 18-day delay between  
when the memo was prepared by Brian Gaddie, Director of Public Works,  
on February 2, 2023, and the filing with the County Clerk on February 20,  
2023. Mr. Schulte said the Administration was exploring all of its options to  
see if there was another way to accomplish the clearing without an  
emergency declaration. Mr. Anderson asked if the estimated cost of  
clearing the site is part of the GMP. Mr. Schulte agreed. This will be paid  
separately, but the GMP will be reduced by this amount.  
Jeanie Lauer, County Legislator, clarified that this emergency declaration  
does not approve the funds to pay this expense. It only allows the County  
Executive to bypass the bid requirements.  
Manuel Abarca IV, County Legislator, asked about the limits to  
declarations of emergencies. Jay Haden, Chief Deputy County Counselor,  
said there are no limits to emergency declarations. There is $25,000  
threshold for notice to the Legislature. The County Code has an exception  
to allow the Finance and Purchasing Director to award a contract without a  
bid when an emergency is declared by the County Executive. Mr. Abarca  
asked how Kissick was chosen. Mr. Schulte said they were chosen by JE  
Dunn as part of its procurement process. Kissick has sub-contractors that  
are minority partners. This will run through the third party WBE-MBE  
compliance process.  
Donna Peyton, County Legislator, asked where the brown bats will go. Mr.  
Schulte said because of the flood plain in the Blue River corridor, there  
are certain protections in the area. There are other trees within the County  
where the bats are welcome. Ms. Peyton asked about the maximum cost  
on this portion of the project. Mr. Schulte said the maximum in $90,000.  
Jalen Anderson asked about it being classified as an emergency  
procurement. Mr. Schulte said this part of the project is included as part of  
the scope within the GMP. Because of the delay in setting the GMP from  
November 2022, it became clear the Administration needed to move  
forward on this portion of the project to avoid delaying the entire project  
until November. Mr. Schulte said it was his decision to move forward on  
this part of the project.  
Jeanie Lauer asked if this part of the project is included in the GMP. Mr.  
Schulte said the GMP includes site preparation plus the design and  
construction of the project. Ms. Lauer asked about the original price for the  
development of the land portion of the GMP. Mr. Schulte said he will  
locate that number and provide it to Ms. Lauer. This cost is included as  
part of the overall GMP of the project.  
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PERFECTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND REPORTS OF COMMITTEE  
5711  
AN ORDINANCE enacting section 5575., Jackson County Code, 1984,  
relating to a ban on conversion therapy for minors, with a penalty provision.  
(Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee - 3rd. Perfection)  
5713  
Public Works Committee moved to perfect. Consent Agenda.  
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FINAL PASSAGE OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES  
None.  
RESOLUTIONS IN COMMITTEE  
The Land Use Committee made no recommendation on Resolution #21148  
and referred it back to the Legislature as a Whole.  
21148  
Expressing the opposition of the Legislature to a proposed landfill in the  
southeastern portion of the City of Kansas City, Missouri, near the city limits  
of the City of Lee’s Summit, Missouri.  
(Assigned to the 911 Oversight Committee.)  
21160  
21161  
Finance and Audit Committee moved to adopt. Consent Agenda.  
Justice and Law Enforcement Committee moved to adopt. Consent  
Agenda.  
21162  
Finance and Audit Committee moved to adopt. Consent Agenda.  
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CONSENT AGENDA  
5713  
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the Director of Finance and Purchasing to  
execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the Agreement with Anderson  
Engineering, Inc, of Kansas City, Missouri, to extend the project schedule to  
account for design delays associated with main water relocation as part of  
the Stoenner Road Bridge Replacement, Federal Project BRO-B048 (59),  
at no cost to the County.  
(PERFECTED)  
21160  
A RESOLUTION awarding a twelve-month term and supply contract with one  
twelve-month option to extend for the furnishing of special event equipment  
rental for use by various County departments to Electra Entertaining and  
Events, LLC, dba AAA Party Rental of Lenexa, KS, under the terms and  
conditions of Invitation to Bid No. 119-22.  
(ADOPTED)  
21161  
21162  
A RESOLUTION authorizing the County Executive and the Prosecuting  
Attorney to execute a Child Support Enforcement Cooperative Agreement  
with the Missouri Department of Social Services, Family Support Division.  
(ADOPTED)  
A RESOLUTION awarding a twelve-month term and supply contract with one  
twelve-month option to extend for the furnishing of trash removal service for  
use by various County departments to Waste Management of Missouri of  
Lombard, IL, under the terms and conditions of Invitation to Bid 92-22.  
(ADOPTED)  
Ordinance #5713 was moved to the Consent Agenda for perfection.  
Resolutions #21160, #21161 and #21162 were moved to the Consent  
Agenda for adoption.  
A motion was made by Sean E. Smith, seconded by Manuel Abarca IV, to  
approve the Consent Agenda. The motion passed by a roll call vote:  
Yes: 9 -  
DaRon McGee, Megan L. Marshall, Jalen Anderson, Donna Peyton,  
Manuel Abarca IV, Venessa Huskey, Charlie Franklin, Jeanie Lauer  
and Sean E. Smith  
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INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND ASSIGNMENT TO COMMITTEE  
5714  
Amending the zoning districts established pursuant to the Unified  
Development Code by rezoning a certain 5.23± acre tract from District AG  
(Agricultural) to District RE (Residential Estates).  
(Assigned to the Land Use Committee.)  
5715  
Amending the zoning districts established pursuant to the Unified  
Development Code by rezoning a certain 5.5± acre tract from District LBp  
(Local Business-Planned) to District LI (Light Industrial).  
(Assigned to the Land Use Committee.)  
5716  
Granting a conditional use permit (CUP) in the Agricultural-Planned (AG-p)  
District for a period of twenty-five years to operate a horse boarding facility,  
subject to specified conditions, as to a 10.00± acre tract.  
(Assigned to the Land Use Committee.)  
The Land Use Committee will have a public hearing regarding Ordinances  
#5714, #5715 and #5716 on February 28, 2023 at 3:45 p.m. in the Kansas  
City Legislative Assembly Area.  
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INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS AND ASSIGNMENT TO COMMITTEE  
21165  
Awarding a twelve-month term and supply contract with one twelve-month  
option to extend, for the furnishing of building and grounds maintenance,  
repair, and operating supplies for use by various County departments to  
Lowe’s Home Centers of Mooresville, NC, under the terms and conditions of  
the State of Missouri Contract No. CC221120001, an existing  
competitively-bid government contract.  
(Assigned to the Finance and Audit Committee.)  
21166  
21167  
Authorizing an extension to the contract with TICO Productions of Kansas  
City, Missouri, for rebranding services for use by COMBAT staff at no  
additional cost to the County.  
(Assigned to the Anti-Crime Committee.)  
Awarding a twelve-month term and supply contract with one twelve-month  
option to extend for the furnishing of softball umpire services for use by the  
Parks + Rec Department to Eastern Jackson County USSSA Umpire  
Association of Independence, MO, as a sole source purchase.  
(Assigned to the Land Use Committee.)  
21168  
Awarding a twelve-month term and supply contract with one twelve-month  
option to extend for the furnishing of electrical supplies for use by various  
County departments to Graybar Electric Company of St. Louis, MO, under  
the terms and conditions of U.S. Communities Contract No. EV2370, an  
existing government contract.  
(Assigned to the Finance and Audit Committee.)  
21169  
A motion was made by Jeanie Lauer, seconded by Manuel Abarca IV, to  
adopt Resolution #21169, authorizing the Jackson County Legislature to  
hold a closed meeting on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, for the purpose of  
conducting privileged and confidential communications under section  
610.021(12) 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 -  
DaRon McGee, Megan L. Marshall, Jalen Anderson, Donna Peyton,  
Manuel Abarca IV, Venessa Huskey, Charlie Franklin, Jeanie Lauer  
and Sean E. Smith  
(ADOPTED)  
Bryan Covinsky, County Counselor, said the reason for the closed session  
is to discuss potential contracts. He said no action will be necessary after  
the closed session.  
21170  
21171  
Amending Rule 12 of the rules of the Jackson County Legislature.  
(Assigned to the Rules Committee.)  
Transferring $3,352,583.00 within the 2023 Anti-Crime Sales Tax Fund and  
authorizing the Prosecuting Attorney to execute agreements with certain  
outside agencies which are engaged in anti-crime, anti-violence and  
anti-drug prevention and treatment activities, and law enforcement  
school-based initiatives and purposes, at a cost to the County not to exceed  
$12,277,283.00.  
(Assigned to the Anti-Crime Committee.)  
21172  
A motion was made by Manuel Abarca IV, seconded by Megan L. Marshall,  
to adopt Resolution #21172, honoring the life of Kansas City Police Officer  
James Muhlbauer and K-9 Officer Champ who were killed in the line of duty  
on February 15, 2023. The motion passed by a roll call vote:  
Yes: 9 -  
DaRon McGee, Megan L. Marshall, Jalen Anderson, Donna Peyton,  
Manuel Abarca IV, Venessa Huskey, Charlie Franklin, Jeanie Lauer  
and Sean E. Smith  
(ADOPTED)  
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COUNTY EXECUTIVE ORDERS  
None.  
UNFINISHED BUSINESS  
None.  
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NEW BUSINESS  
Jeanie Lauer recognized Angie Jeffries, Director of Communications, for  
her work organizing the Super Bowl Championship Parade.  
Ms. Lauer announced an upcoming seminar regarding human trafficking  
presented by Dan Nash, Missouri State Trooper, Human Trafficking Unit  
(retired). The seminar is free to the public. Lunch will be provided. Ms. Lauer  
said our area is a center for human trafficking because of the intersection of  
many thoroughfares in Kansas City. Ms. Lauer reported that 2,500 children  
are trafficked each day in our community. This seminar will educate the  
public about the signs to look for to help stop and prevent human trafficking.  
A copy of the flyer distributed by Ms. Lauer is attached under the Meeting  
Details for the February 21, 2023, legislative meeting located at:  
https://jacksonco.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?  
ID=1083770&GUID=82E7D450-4F35-4F02-A2D2-E15299F44B6A&Optio  
ns=info%7Cnotes%7C&Search=&Refresh=1  
Closed meeting per Resolution #21169.  
The County Legislature recessed. The County Legislature reconvened.  
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ADJOURNMENT  
A motion was made by Sean E. Smith, seconded by Jeanie Lauer, to  
adjourn the meeting. The motion passed by a voice vote.  
Meeting adjourned until Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 4:00 P.M. at the  
Jackson County Courthouse, 415 E. 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri,  
2nd Floor, Legislative Assembly Area.