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, July 22, 2024  
3:00 PM  
Twenty-seventh Regular Meeting  
K.C. Legislative Assembly Area, Kansas City, Missouri  
Megan L. Marshall, Chairman, called the meeting of the Jackson County Legislature to order.  
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ROLL CALL  
Present 8 -  
Megan L. Marshall, Jalen Anderson, Donna Peyton, Manuel Abarca  
IV, Venessa Huskey, Charlie Franklin, DaRon McGee and Sean E.  
Smith  
Absent 1 - Jeanie Lauer  
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THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
Recited.  
APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING  
A motion was made by Jalen Anderson, seconded by Sean E. Smith to  
approve the journal of the previous meeting held on July 16, 2024. The  
motion passed by a voice vote.  
Resolution # 21679 was adopted at this time. See page 7 for details.  
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HEARINGS  
Megan L. Marshall, County Legislator, opened interviews with applicants for  
the Sports Complex Authority. There were three applicants for nomination.  
She invited Carson Ross, Norbeto Ayala-Flores, and Theresa Cass Galvin  
to come forward and introduce themselves to the Legislature.  
Norbeto Ayala-Flores said he has been a resident of Kansas City since  
1996. He is a married father of four. He has worked with many local  
non-profit organizations. For the last few years, he has been working with  
FIFA soccer as the area prepares for the World Cup. He wants to make our  
community welcoming and more diverse. Mr. Ayala-Flores said his taxes  
are paid. He is affiliated with the Republican party. He is bilingual.  
Carson Ross said he is the former mayor of Blue Springs, Missouri. He  
served for 14 years as a state representative. He has spent 38 years in  
elected office, 45 years as an appointee to boards and commissions, and  
39 years in the corporate world, working for Hallmark cards. Mr. Ross said  
his mother taught him to get “book learning” and have common sense. He is  
affiliated with the Republican party. While he is a busy retiree, he is selective  
on what he now chooses to do with his time. He has a passion for veterans  
affairs.  
Theresa Cass Galvin said she is a 50-year resident of Kansas City. She  
raised her children here. She worked over 30 years in the construction  
industry, and she served on the Jackson County Legislature for 8 years,  
which gives her a unique perspective. She is honored to be on this panel  
with the other nominees. She is a Republican.  
A motion was made by DaRon McGee, seconded by Venessa Huskey, to  
accept by acclamation the nomination of this slate of candidates and insert  
their names in Resolution #21670. The motion passed by a roll call vote:  
Yes: 8 - Jalen Anderson, Megan L. Marshall, Donna Peyton, Manuel Abarca  
IV, Venessa Huskey, Charlie Franklin, DaRon McGee, and Sean E. Smith  
Absent: 1 - Jeanie Lauer  
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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, said there was no report.  
PERFECTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND REPORTS OF COMMITTEE  
5860  
AN ORDINANCE submitting to the qualified voters of Jackson County,  
Missouri, at a General Election to be held on November 5, 2024, a question  
authorizing Jackson County to impose a countywide capital improvement  
sales tax of one-eighth of one percent for a period of twenty-five years for the  
purpose of retaining the Kansas City Chiefs sports team in Jackson County,  
Missouri.  
(Finance and Audit Committee - 5th. Perfection)  
A motion was made by Manuel Abarca IV, seconded by Venessa Huskey, to  
move Ordinance #5860 from the Finance and Audit Committee to  
Legislature as a Whole.  
Whitney Miller, Chief Deputy County Counselor, said this motion will require  
five affirmative votes.  
Mr. Abarca said his goal is to facilitate a discussion on this Ordinance and  
Ordinance #5861, to determine the best actions to retain the Chiefs in  
Kansas City.  
Jalen Anderson, County Legislator, said his concern is that there have been  
no statements from the teams giving input on these two actions. He does not  
believe the wording of these ordinances addresses the issues that need to  
be resolved.  
Manuel Abarca IV said the owner of the Chiefs, Clark Hunt, made a  
statement that he hopes to get the best deal for the team.  
The motion failed by a roll call vote:  
Yes: 4 - Donna Peyton, Manuel Abarca IV, Venessa Huskey, and DaRon  
McGee  
No: 4 - Jalen Anderson, Megan L. Marshall, Charlie Franklin, and Sean E.  
Smith  
Absent: 1 - Jeanie Lauer  
5861  
Submitting to the qualified voters of Jackson County, Missouri, at a General  
Election to be held on November 5, 2024, a question authorizing Jackson  
County to impose a countywide capital improvement sales tax of  
three-eighths of one percent for a period of forty years for the purpose of  
retaining the Kansas City Chiefs sports team in Jackson County, Missouri.  
(Assigned to the Legislature As A Whole.)  
A motion was made by Manuel Abarca IV, seconded by Venessa Huskey, to  
move Ordinance #5861 from the Finance and Audit Committee to  
Legislature as a Whole.  
The motion passed by a roll call vote:  
Yes: 5 - Donna Peyton, Manuel Abarca IV, Venessa Huskey, DaRon  
McGee, and Sean E. Smith  
No: 3 - Jalen Anderson, Megan L. Marshall, and Charlie Franklin  
Absent: 1 - Jeanie Lauer  
5864  
Submitting to the qualified voters of Jackson County, Missouri, at the  
general election to be held on November 5, 2024, a question to amend the  
Jackson County Charter, with an effective date.  
(Assigned to the Legislature As A Whole.)  
A motion was made by Sean E. Smith, seconded by Manuel Abarca IV, to  
move Ordinance #5864 from the Finance and Audit Committee to  
Legislature as a Whole.  
Jalen Anderson said he fears the repercussions of having this issued vetted  
by a committee.  
Manuel Abarca IV said he concurs, but he believes obstruction is occurring  
as it relates to this action. He wants it moved out of committee for further  
discussion.  
Sean E. Smith, County Legislator, said there is a loss of confidence in  
County government, much of which comes from the assessment process.  
He thinks this Ordinance is an important step in restoring confidence in  
County government.  
The motion passed by a roll call vote:  
Yes: 5 - Donna Peyton, Manuel Abarca IV, Venessa Huskey, DaRon  
McGee, and Sean E. Smith  
No: 3 - Jalen Anderson, Megan L. Marshall, and Charlie Franklin  
Absent: 1 - Jeanie Lauer  
A motion was made by Manuel Abarca IV, seconded by Sean E. Smith, to  
perfect Ordinance #5864.  
Jalen Anderson objected. He believes it is irresponsible to pass this without  
a discussion of this matter.  
Donna Peyton, County Legislator, said every time this ordinance has been  
heard in committee, it was held. There has been no opportunity for  
discussion.  
A motion was made by Jalen Anderson, seconded by Sean E. Smith, to  
hold Ordinance #5864 in Legislature as a Whole. The motion failed by a roll  
call vote:  
Yes: 4 - Jalen Anderson, Megan L. Marshall, Charlie Franklin, and Sean E.  
Smith  
No: 4 - Donna Peyton, Manuel Abarca IV, Venessa Huskey, and DaRon  
McGee  
Absent: 1 - Jeanie Lauer  
A motion was made by Manuel Abarca IV, seconded by Sean E. Smith to  
hold Ordinance #5864 in Legislature as a Whole. The motion passed by a  
roll call vote:  
Yes: 7 - Jalen Anderson, Megan L. Marshall, Manuel Abarca IV, Venessa  
Huskey, Charlie Franklin, DaRon McGee, and Sean E. Smith  
No: 1 - Donna Peyton  
Absent: 1 - Jeanie Lauer  
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FINAL PASSAGE OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES  
None.  
RESOLUTIONS IN COMMITTEE  
21626  
21632  
21633  
21634  
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 - 8th. Meeting)  
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 - 8th. 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 - 8th. Meeting)  
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.  
(WITHDRAWN BY SPONSOR ABARCA. CONCURRED BY ANDERSON  
AND MCGEE)  
21641  
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 - 7th. Meeting)  
21667  
A RESOLUTION amending Rules 16 and 19 of the Rules of the Jackson  
County Legislature relating to the transfer of legislation between  
committees.  
(Rules Committee - 3rd. Meeting)  
21668  
21670  
A RESOLUTION expressing the support of the Jackson County Legislature  
for the creation of a Jackson County Office of Gun Violence Prevention.  
(Budget Committee - 2nd. Meeting)  
A motion was made by DaRon McGee, seconded by Donna Peyton, to  
adopt Resolution #21670, nominating candidates for appointment to the  
Jackson County Sports Complex Authority, for a term to expire July 15,  
2029. The motion passed by a roll call vote:  
Yes: 8 -  
Megan L. Marshall, Jalen Anderson, Donna Peyton, Manuel Abarca  
IV, Venessa Huskey, Charlie Franklin, DaRon McGee and Sean E.  
Smith  
Absent: 1 - Jeanie Lauer  
(ADOPTED)  
21673  
Justice and Law Enforcement Committee moved to adopt. Consent  
Agenda.  
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CONSENT AGENDA  
21673  
A RESOLUTION transferring $159,000.00 within the 2024 General Fund to  
cover the cost of vehicle maintenance and repair for use by the Sheriff’s  
Office.  
(ADOPTED)  
Resolution #21673 was moved to the Consent Agenda for adoption.  
A motion was made by Manuel Abarca IV, seconded by DaRon McGee, to  
approve the Consent Agenda. The motion passed by a roll call vote:  
Yes: 8 -  
Megan L. Marshall, Jalen Anderson, Donna Peyton, Manuel Abarca  
IV, Venessa Huskey, Charlie Franklin, DaRon McGee and Sean E.  
Smith  
Absent: 1 - Jeanie Lauer  
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INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND ASSIGNMENT TO COMMITTEE  
5865  
Enacting section 5577., Jackson County Code, 1984, relating to possession  
of firearms and age restriction.  
(Assigned to the Rules Committee.)  
5866  
5867  
Enacting section 2066., Jackson County Code, 1984, relating to the Senior  
Property Tax Credit.  
(Assigned to the Legislature As A Whole.)  
Appropriating $577,680.00 within the 2024 County Improvement Fund and  
authorizing two twelve-month extensions to the term and supply contract with  
Remy Corporation of Lake Denver, CO, for the furnishing of professional  
services for use by the Information Technology Department, under the terms  
of State of Oklahoma contract No. SW1025, a competitively-bid government  
contract.  
(Assigned to the Budget Committee.)  
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INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS AND ASSIGNMENT TO COMMITTEE  
21677  
Awarding a twelve-month term and supply contract with two twelve-month  
options to extend for the furnishing of custodial services for use by the Public  
Works Department - Facilities Management Division to MC Janitorial of  
Olathe, Kansas, under terms and conditions of Invitation to Bid No.24-033.  
(Assigned to the Finance and Audit Committee.)  
21678  
Awarding twenty-four-month term and supply contracts, with one  
twelve-month option to extend, for the furnishing of lawn and golf course  
equipment repair for use by various County departments to Lawn & Leisure,  
Inc., of Lee's Summit, MO and Van Wall Equipment, Inc. of Lenexa, KS,  
under the terms and conditions of Invitation to Bid No. 24-034.  
(Assigned to the Finance and Audit Committee.)  
21679  
A motion was made by Jalen Anderson, seconded by Manuel Abarca IV, to  
adopt Resolution #21679, congratulating Silvia Rizzo on the occasion of her  
retirement from Jackson County. The motion passed by a roll call vote:  
Yes: 8 -  
Megan L. Marshall, Jalen Anderson, Donna Peyton, Manuel Abarca  
IV, Venessa Huskey, Charlie Franklin, DaRon McGee and Sean E.  
Smith  
Absent: 1 - Jeanie Lauer  
(ADOPTED)  
21680  
Awarding a contract for the furnishing of nine full size SUVs for use by the  
Sheriff’s Office to Reed Motors STJ, LLC, dba Reed Chrysler Dodge Jeep  
Ram of Saint Joseph, MO, under the terms and conditions of State of  
Missouri Contract No. CC240138010, an existing competitively bid  
government contract, at an actual cost to the County in the amount of  
$384,399.00.  
(Assigned to the Justice and Law Enforcement Committee.)  
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COUNTY EXECUTIVE ORDERS  
None.  
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS  
Donna Peyton asked about the last time the Inter-Governmental Affairs  
Committee met. Megan L. Marshall said that record is on the County  
Legislature’s website. Manuel Abarca IV said March 25th was the last  
meeting of the Inter-Governmental Affairs Committee.  
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NEW BUSINESS  
Manuel Abarca IV invited Legislators and the public to the neighborhood  
violence public meeting on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. at  
Macedonia Baptist Church, 1700 East Linwood Boulevard, Kansas City,  
MO 64109. This is to invite leaders in our neighborhoods to speak about the  
need in their communities regarding gun violence. Donna Peyton said they  
are hoping to build a strategy and make a difference for our community.  
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ADJOURNMENT  
A motion was made by Jalen Anderson, seconded by Donna Peyton, to  
adjourn the meeting. The motion passed by a voice vote.  
The next legislative meeting is scheduled to be held on Monday, July 29,  
2024 at 3:00 P.M. at the Jackson County Courthouse, 415 E. 12th Street,  
Kansas City, Missouri, 2nd Floor, Legislative Assembly Area.