Jackson County Missouri  
JOURNAL  
Jackson County Courthouse  
415 E.12th Street, 2nd floor  
Kansas City, Missouri 64106  
(816)881-3242  
County Legislature  
Jeanie Lauer (5th) 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), DaRon McGee (4th),  
Sean E. Smith (6th)  
Clerk of the County Legislature  
Monday, June 10, 2024  
3:00 PM  
Twenty-first Regular Meeting  
K.C. Legislative Assembly Area, Kansas City, Missouri  
Jeanie Lauer, Chairman, called the meeting of the Jackson County Legislature to order.  
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ROLL CALL  
Present 9 -  
Jeanie Lauer, Megan L. Marshall, Jalen Anderson, Donna Peyton,  
Manuel Abarca IV, Venessa Huskey, Charlie Franklin, DaRon  
McGee 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 Sean E. Smith, seconded by Megan L. Marshall to  
approve the journal of the previous meeting held on June 03, 2024. The  
motion passed by a voice vote.  
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HEARINGS  
Presentation by JCDC Partners LLC, J.E. Dunn-Axiom, and Strategic  
Workplace Solutions, Inc., regarding the Detention Center Project.  
Dan Wehmuller, JCDC Partners, LLC, Jeff Jenkins, J.E. Dunn, Colleen  
White and Gayle Holliday, Strategic Workplace Solutions, were present to  
give an update on the Detention Center Project. A copy of the JCDC  
Partners report is available under the Meeting Details for the June 10, 2024,  
Legislative Meeting located at  
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Manuel Abarca IV, County Legislator, asked about an adjacent mulch facility  
in which particles are blowing into the worksite. Jeff Jenkins said they  
addressed the issue with Cornerstone Construction to make sure the  
finished product meets the standards required. Measures for workers such  
as respirators and PPE have been taken. Mr. Abarca asked if barriers could  
be set up.  
Mr. Abarca asked if the team is up to date on all of the contractors' benefits  
issues. Mr. Jenkins said there is one more issue still under resolution within  
Ms. White’s report. The report is being reconciled. Mr. Jenkins said he  
believes Axiom is up to date on its fringe benefits as of the month of April.  
Mr. Abarca asked for an update on the MBE/WBE goals. Mr. Jenkins said,  
as of last month, the goals were met. The job site, prefab site, and poured  
concrete are paying prevailing wage. It is his understanding they are not  
required to pay prevailing wage to the concrete suppliers. They always have  
two concrete suppliers on hand if there is an issue at the site. Mr. Jenkins  
said it was always the intent to use other concrete suppliers and not pay  
them prevailing wage.  
Jalen Anderson, County Legislator, requested information about the reach of  
the prevailing wage issue. He referred to the list provided by Ms. White of  
Strategic Workplace Solutions. Mr. Anderson asked if the County  
Legislature needs to make it more clear as to what they need and expect  
from JE Dunn as far as reporting? Colleen White said normally she and the  
County Compliance Office meet monthly to discuss issues. She said she  
created this detailed report created due to the number of issues on this  
project. Mr. Anderson said this is the first time he has ever seen this detailed  
report, which is why the County Legislature and County Executive did not  
know about these issues. Ms. White said the MBE rate for last month was  
18.69%. Many of these issues are being reconciled. Her team will begin  
preparing a regular detailed report. Mr. Anderson asked why there is a delay  
in getting some issues resolved. He knows of one request that took 48 days  
for J.E. Dunn to respond. Mr. Jenkins said there was an issue with  
personnel. Mr. Anderson asked for timely responses and he asked J.E.  
Dunn to advise the Legislature and Administration when problems arise.  
Jeanie Lauer, County Legislator, requested Strategic Workplace Solutions  
send the Legislature a weekly updated report on issues at the detention  
center work site. Ms. White said she will generate an Excel report.  
Donna Peyton, County Legislator, asked why it consistently takes so long to  
resolve the prevailing wage issues. She said the County Legislature needs  
to hold J.E. Dunn accountable so the issues do not continue to pile up. Mr.  
Jenkins said the issues brought up today from Strategic Workplace  
Solutions are new issues. Mr. Jenkins said wage reports are made through  
the software system. Ms. White said everyone is current on payroll. There  
have been some technical issues in the tracking software that created some  
flags. The process to clean up these issues is in progress. She is  
comfortable that these issues are being resolved. Axiom has paid restitution  
and that is being reviewed. The process is complicated.  
Sean E. Smith, County Legislator, asked the County Counselor if there are  
provisions in the contract if the contractor is not in compliance with prevailing  
wage. Troy Schulte, County Administrator, said they have the ability to  
withhold payment until issues are resolved and there is a penalty provision if  
goals are not met. Colleen White said state and county codes have a  
penalty provision and penalties can be assessed against a sub-contractor  
for failing to pay prevailing wage, with the contractor being responsible if the  
subcontractor fails to pay.  
Ms. White said the workforce goal is almost at 32% with a goal of 35%. She  
thinks they have done a good job working toward that goal.  
Mr. Abarca asked about the fabrication occurring in Kansas City and  
Omaha. He asked for the percentage of work force in Kansas City vs.  
Omaha. He asked if Omaha is paying prevailing wage. Mr. Jenkins said he  
would have to check on that issue and report back to the County Legislature.  
Mr. Abarca asked if Axiom will meet its next benefit payment, due in 5 days.  
Mr. Jenkins said he would have to find out and report back.  
Gayle Holliday said much of the confusion is in how parties understand the  
workings of the system. She is discovering typically the information has  
been reported, but it is not in the place they are looking. These are human  
and technological issues.  
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COMMUNICATIONS WITH AND REPORTS OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE  
Frank White, Jr., County Executive, was not present. Caleb Clifford, Chief of  
Staff, reported that the Health Department will host a grand opening on  
Wednesday, June 12, 2024, from 3 to 5 p.m.  
Sean E. Smith asked if there were further communications with the Royals  
or the Chiefs. Mr. Clifford said there continues to be interest, but nothing that  
can be discussed.  
Mr. Smith said he received complaints about contractors being contacted by  
staff from the Assessment Department requesting insurance and license  
documentation. Troy Schulte said if Mr. Smith provides him with detailed  
information, he will look into the issue.  
Mr. Smith asked if the County is no longer using the mobile assessor  
software. Mr. Schulte said to his knowledge the County is still using mobile  
assessor.  
Mr. Smith asked for more timely notifications of events, such as the Pride  
Month event.  
Manuel Abarca IV asked the disclosure requirements of the communications  
with the teams. Bryan Covinsky, County Counselor, said these are current  
negotiations and they are not required to be disclosed. Mr. Covinsky said  
those involved in negotiations will notify the Legislature when there is time  
for a decision. Mr. Abarca asked if the County Counselor’s Office is involved  
in these negotiations. Mr. Covinsky said they are not. Mr. Abarca asked if  
the Administration is open to using the current County Improvement sales tax  
toward the stadiums. Caleb Clifford said the County is currently contractually  
obligated to use these funds for the debt service on the stadiums. Mr.  
Abarca asked if this is feasible after 2030. Mr. Clifford said everything is on  
the table. The County Executive has said the County is currently paying $50  
million per year toward the stadiums and he is seeking the best deal for  
taxpayers.  
Mr. Abarca asked about a portal to track the use of COVID relief funds  
(ARPA dollars). Mr. Clifford said the report states a portal dashboard will be  
created when a plan is in place.  
Mr. Abarca asked for an update on the lawsuit by the Missouri Attorney  
General. Mr. Covinsky said the hearing has been delayed until June 27,  
2024. Any further discussion will need to be during a closed session.  
Mr. Abarca asked if there is an aversion by the Administration to an elected  
assessor. Mr. Clifford said he was not aware of the Administration's position  
on this issue.  
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PERFECTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND REPORTS OF COMMITTEE  
5850  
A motion was made by Jalen Anderson, seconded by Sean E. Smith, to  
approve the Public Works Amendment dated June 10, 2024, to delete the  
vendor "TREKK Design Group, of Kansas City, MO" and insert the vendor  
"Radmacher Brothers Excavating Company, Inc., of Pleasant Hill, MO" in the  
heading on page one. The motion passed by a voice vote. Consent Agenda.  
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FINAL PASSAGE OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES  
None.  
RESOLUTIONS IN COMMITTEE  
21626  
A RESOLUTION expressing the intent of the Legislature to direct the Chief  
Lobbyist to advocate to the Missouri General Assembly in support of the  
Missouri Nondiscrimination Act in Jackson County.  
(Inter-Governmental Affairs Committee - 2nd. Meeting)  
21628  
A motion was made by Manuel Abarca IV, seconded by Donna Peyton, to  
adopt Resolution #21628, supporting the inclusion of the Puerto Rico Food  
Sovereignty Program in the Congressional farm bill. The motion passed by  
a roll call vote:  
Yes: 6 -  
Megan L. Marshall, Jalen Anderson, Donna Peyton, Manuel Abarca  
IV, Venessa Huskey and DaRon McGee  
Abstain: 2 - Jeanie Lauer and Charlie Franklin  
Absent: 1 - Sean E. Smith  
(ADOPTED)  
21632  
21633  
21634  
21636  
A RESOLUTION expressing the intent of the Legislature to direct the Chief  
Lobbyist to advocate in support of trans gender rights to the Missouri  
General Assembly.  
(Inter-Governmental Affairs Committee - 2nd. Meeting)  
A RESOLUTION expressing the intent of the Legislature to direct the Chief  
Lobbyist to advocate to the Missouri General Assembly in support of  
maintaining a fair and equitable citizen initiative petition process.  
(Inter-Governmental Affairs Committee - 2nd. Meeting)  
A RESOLUTION expressing the intent of the Legislature to direct the Chief  
Lobbyist to advocate to the Missouri General Assembly in support of Blair’s  
Law and greater local gun control for Jackson County.  
(Inter-Governmental Affairs Committee - 2nd. Meeting)  
A RESOLUTION 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 County-wide to CBIZ Benefits of Kansas City, MO, under  
terms and conditions of Request for Proposals No. 24-024, at no cost to the  
County.  
(Legislature As A Whole - 1st. Meeting)  
A motion was made by Manuel Abarca IV, seconded by Venessa Huskey to  
hold Resolution #21636. The motion passed by a roll call vote:  
Yes: 5 - Donna Peyton, Manuel Abarca IV, Venessa Huskey, Charlie  
Franklin, and DaRon McGee  
No: 4 - Jalen Anderson, Megan L. Marshall, Jeanie Lauer, and Sean E.  
Smith  
21638  
A RESOLUTION awarding an eight-month term and supply contract with two  
twelve-month options to extend for the furnishing of audio-visual solutions for  
use by various County departments to Logicalis, Inc., of Troy, MI, under the  
terms and conditions set forth in 1GPA National Purchasing Cooperative  
Contract No. 22-02PV-12, a competitively bid government contract, at an  
actual cost to the County not to exceed $500,000.00.  
(Finance and Audit Committee - 1st. Meeting)  
21639  
21640  
21641  
Finance and Audit Committee moved to adopt. Consent Agenda.  
Finance and Audit Committee moved to adopt. Consent Agenda.  
A RESOLUTION authorizing the County Executive or the Chairman of the  
Legislature to sell the County-owned property located at 1300 Washington  
Street, Kansas City, MO 64105 via the competitive bidding process.  
(Land Use Committee - 1st. Meeting)  
21642  
Finance and Audit Committee moved to adopt. Consent Agenda.  
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CONSENT AGENDA  
5850  
AN ORDINANCE appropriating $587,556.00 from the undesignated fund  
balance of the 2024 Grant Fund and awarding a contract for the design and  
reconstruction of a bridge in connection with Federal Project No.  
BRO-B048(60), Helmig Road Bridge, County Project No. 3215, to  
Radmacher Brothers Excavating Company, Inc., of Pleasant Hill, MO, at an  
actual cost to the County not to exceed $587,556.00.  
(PERFECTED)  
21639  
21640  
A RESOLUTION awarding a twelve-month term and supply contract with one  
twelve-month option to extend for the furnishing of prisoner transportation  
services for use by the Sheriff’s Office to Security Transport Services, Inc., of  
Topeka, KS, under the terms and conditions of Johnson County, Kansas  
Contract No. 2020-079, an existing government contract.  
(ADOPTED)  
A RESOLUTION awarding a twenty-four-month term and supply contract,  
with one twelve-month option to extend, for the furnishing of general  
electrical services for use by the various County departments to Staco  
Electric Construction Company of Kansas City, MO under the terms and  
conditions of Invitation to Bid No. 24-008.  
(ADOPTED)  
21642  
A RESOLUTION awarding a contract for an upgrade for hardware and  
software maintenance for use by the Office of the Clerk of the County  
Legislature to Granicus of St. Paul, MN, at an actual cost to the County in the  
amount of $7,653.00, as a sole source purchase.  
(ADOPTED)  
Ordinance #5850 was moved to the Consent Agenda for perfection.  
Resolutions #21639, #21640 and #21642 were moved to the Consent  
Agenda for adoption.  
A motion was made by Jalen Anderson, seconded by Megan L. Marshall, to  
approve the Consent Agenda. The motion passed by a roll call vote:  
Yes: 9 -  
Jeanie Lauer, Megan L. Marshall, Jalen Anderson, Donna Peyton,  
Manuel Abarca IV, Venessa Huskey, Charlie Franklin, DaRon  
McGee and Sean E. Smith  
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INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND ASSIGNMENT TO COMMITTEE  
5851  
Appropriating $82,500.00 from the undesignated fund balance of the 2024  
Grant Fund, in acceptance of a grant received from the United States Office  
of National Drug Control Policy, High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area  
program, for use by the Jackson County Drug Task Force for reimbursement  
of lease vehicle expenses and the purchase of illegal drugs for use for  
undercover work.  
(Assigned to the Justice and Law Enforcement Committee.)  
5852  
5853  
5854  
Amending the zoning districts established pursuant to the Unified  
Development Code by rezoning a certain 2.21± acre tract from District AG  
(Agricultural) to District RE (Residential Estates).  
(Assigned to the Land Use Committee.)  
Amending the zoning districts established pursuant to the Unified  
Development Code by rezoning a certain 10.73± acre tract from District AG  
(Agricultural) to District RE (Residential Estates).  
(Assigned to the Land Use Committee.)  
Amending the zoning districts established pursuant to the Unified  
Development Code by rezoning a certain 5.5± acre tract from District AG  
(Agricultural) to District RR (Residential Ranchette).  
(Assigned to the Land Use Committee.)  
5855  
5856  
Amending the zoning districts established pursuant to the Unified  
Development Code by rezoning a certain 0.85± acre tract from District AG  
(Agricultural) to District RR (Residential Ranchette) and rezoning a certain  
0.85± acre tract from District RR (Residential Ranchette) to District AG  
(Agricultural).  
(Assigned to the Land Use Committee.)  
Amending the zoning districts established pursuant to the Unified  
Development Code by rezoning a certain 0.64± acre tract from District AG  
(Agricultural) to District RE (Residential Estates).  
(Assigned to the Land Use Committee.)  
The Land Use Committee will have a public hearing regarding Ordinances  
#5852, #5853, #5854, #5855, and #5856 on Monday, June 17, 2024 at  
1:30 P.M. in the Kansas City Legislative Assembly Area..  
5857  
5858  
5859  
Repealing schedule I of chapter 2, Jackson County Code, 1984, relating to  
County associates not within the Merit System, and enacting, in lieu thereof,  
one new schedule relating to the same subject.  
(Assigned to the Finance and Audit Committee.)  
Repealing section 5549.1, Jackson County Code, 1984, relating to law  
enforcement officers’ false information on reports, and enacting, in lieu  
thereof, one new section relating to the same subject.  
(Assigned to the Justice and Law Enforcement Committee.)  
Repealing section 5576., Jackson County Code, 1984, relating to assault on  
a police animal, and enacting, in lieu thereof, one new section relating to the  
same subject.  
(Assigned to the Justice and Law Enforcement Committee.)  
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INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS AND ASSIGNMENT TO COMMITTEE  
21647  
Authorizing the Director of Finance and Purchasing to issue a check in the  
amount of $66,077.00 to Carriage Oaks/Highland Ranch subdivision from  
the Sewer Fund to cover the collection of sewer fees as a reimbursement.  
(Assigned to the Finance and Audit Committee.)  
21648  
Declaring a certain County-owned vehicle as surplus property and  
authorizing its disposal pursuant to Chapter 11 of the Jackson County Code,  
1984.  
(Assigned to the Justice and Law Enforcement Committee.)  
21649  
21650  
Awarding a twenty-four-month term and supply contract, with one  
twelve-month option to extend, for the furnishing of snow and ice removal for  
use by the Public Works Department to Pro Wash of Mid America of  
Kansas City, MO, under the terms and conditions of Invitation to Bid No.  
24-011.  
(Assigned to the Public Works Committee.)  
Transferring $261,100.00 from the undesignated fund balance of the County  
Improvement Fund and authorizing the County Executive to execute Change  
Order No. 4 to the contract with Superior Bowen Asphalt Company, LLC, of  
Kansas City, MO, for Blue Springs Lake Road Improvements project (PR  
2023-01), at a cost to the County in the amount of $261,100.00.  
(Assigned to the Land Use Committee.)  
21651  
21652  
Authorizing the County Counselor to execute an addendum to the Legal  
Services Agreement with Ronald L. Jurgeson of Lee’s Summit, MO, at an  
additional cost to the County not to exceed $20,000.00.  
(Assigned to the Finance and Audit Committee.)  
Awarding a contract for the furnishing of appointment management software  
for use by the Office of the Clerk of the County Legislature to Q-Less  
Software of Pasadena, CA, as a sole source purchase, at an actual cost to  
the County in the amount of $9,450.00.  
(Assigned to the Finance and Audit Committee.)  
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COUNTY EXECUTIVE ORDERS  
24-12  
I hereby appoint Robert Smead to the Plan Commission, to fill a vacancy  
occasioned by the resignation of Terral (Terry) Akins. Mr. Smead will  
represent the unincorporated area of Jackson County for a term to expire  
December 31, 2025.  
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS  
None.  
NEW BUSINESS  
None.  
ADJOURNMENT  
A motion was made by Megan L. Marshall, seconded by Sean E. Smith, to  
adjourn the meeting. The motion passed by a voice vote.  
Meeting adjourned until Monday, June 17, 2024 at 3:00 P.M. at the Jackson  
County Courthouse, 415 E. 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri, 2nd Floor,  
Legislative Assembly Area.