Jackson County Courthouse  
415 E.12th Street, 2nd floor  
Kansas City, Missouri 64106  
(816)881-3242  
Jackson County Missouri  
JOURNAL  
County Legislature  
Jeanie Lauer (5th) Chairman,  
Megan L. Marshall (3rd AL) Vice Chairman,  
Office of  
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, September 16, 2024  
3:00 PM  
Thirty-fifth 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 Megan L. Marshall, seconded by Jalen Anderson  
to approve the journal of the previous meeting held on September 12,  
2024. The motion passed by a voice vote.  
Resolutions #21726 and #21727 were adopted at this time. See pages 8  
and 9 for details.  
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HEARINGS  
None.  
COMMUNICATIONS WITH AND REPORTS OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE  
Sylvya Stevenson, Chief Administrative Officer, said there were no  
communications. The County Executive was not present.  
Sean E. Smith, County Legislator, said there was an incident at the  
Historic Truman Courthouse. The greeter at the building asked for the  
taxpayer’s identification and he refused to show his ID. This incident was  
covered in the news, and the taxpayer was arrested by three sheriff  
deputies.  
Troy Schulte, County Administrator, said usually ID is not required. He will  
find out and report back to the County Legislature.  
Manuel Abarca IV, County Legislator, said he heard that due to lack of  
corrections officers, Jackson County is limiting the capacity of the county  
detention center to 725 from 800. He asked if this information was  
accurate. Troy Schulte said he is not aware of caps at the detention  
center, but he will inquire. He said the County has been successful in  
recruiting corrections officers due to the pay adjustment approved by the  
County Legislature in the 2023 and 2024 budgets.  
Manuel Abarca IV asked for information regarding starting salary and  
salary ranges for corrections officers.  
Mr. Abarca asked about the power outage at the Historic Truman  
Courthouse today. Troy Schulte said the power went out around 9 a.m.  
on the entire Independence Square. The power at county offices was fully  
restored by 11:15 a.m. so appointments will need to be rescheduled.  
Manuel Abarca IV asked if the Administration has any information about  
the water issue in Buckner, Sibley and Levasy. There seems to be a  
water flow issue from Buckner due to failing infrastructure. Mr. Schulte  
said he will make some phone calls to find out more information. He  
believes the water is supplied by a tri-county water district.  
Mr. Abarca asked about a recent overlay road project that the  
Administration denied due to the responsible bidder ordinance. Mr.  
Schulte said the vendor signed the affidavit and the County Legislature  
approved it at their meeting last Wednesday, September 11, 2024. It was  
a $3.1 million annual project. It was denied but then the vendor signed  
the affidavit and it was processed.  
Manuel Abarca IV asked about the processes for setting tax levies in  
Jackson County, Missouri.  
Troy Schulte said taxing entities were provided their 2024 assessed  
valuations at the end of August. The taxing entities have until the end of  
September to submit their levies to the County Clerk, she will submit  
them to the State Auditor’s office for certification. He said adjustments  
were made based on the number of BOE appeals that have been  
resolved. Jackson County did not provide any alternative guidance or  
direction based on the State Tax Commission legal proceedings.  
Discussion.  
Manuel Abarca IV said he received a letter from the Board of Equalization  
which was handwritten on crooked copied letterhead with the website and  
contact phone number cut off, completely unprofessional. Copies of the  
letter were given to legislators and administrative staff. Mr. Abarca called  
the phone number listed at the bottom of the letter and had the most  
unpleasant experience with a rude representative from the Assessment  
Department. She had no answers to his questions and then hung up on  
him, so he called back, and she continued to be rude. The way he was  
treated is unacceptable. The culture and environment from that  
department is so vile to constituents and is unacceptable. He asked the  
Administration to investigate this situation. Mr. Schulte said he will get  
with Mr. Abarca to obtain more information and immediately follow up on  
this matter.  
Manuel Abarca IV said he received a letter about the security breach that  
occurred in April in Jackson County, Missouri and personal data being  
shared. He has received emails from Arctic Wolf for training. He asked  
that the Administration explain the letter in detail with all employees so  
they can understand what information was compromised during the  
cyber-attack.  
Sean E. Smith said there have been several reports of data stored in the  
Tyler Technologies system that has disappeared. He asked what is being  
done from a quality control perspective. He asked if Jackson County will  
continue the contract with Tyler Technologies. He asked if there is an  
independent entity, outside the Assessment Department and BOE, to  
address concerns as to whether or not the software is operating properly.  
Mr. Schulte said he was not aware that data was lost. He thinks hiring a  
third-party quality review on the data component is a good idea. Mr.  
Smith said perhaps it could be done internally by our IT Department. Mr.  
Schulte said he will check.  
Manuel Abarca IV said he intentionally filed his appeal on the last day to  
test the process. He has received emails, phone calls and a few letters  
regarding his appeal. He said there is inconsistency on how Jackson  
County is communicating with taxpayers. He suggested sticking with  
mailing out notices, so it reaches everyone. He suggested they look at  
the quality of communications to constituents/taxpayers.  
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PERFECTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND REPORTS OF COMMITTEE  
Manuel Abarca IV moved to use Rule 21 of the Rules of the County  
Legislature to move Ordinance #5865 out of the Rules Committee to the  
Legislature As A Whole. The motion passed by a roll call vote:  
Yes: 5 - Jalen Anderson, Donna Peyton, Manuel Abarca IV, Venessa  
Huskey and DaRon McGee  
No: 4 - Jeanie Lauer, Megan L. Marshall, Charlie Franklin and Sean E.  
Smith  
5865  
5878  
5878  
Enacting section 5577., Jackson County Code, 1984, relating to  
possession of firearms and age restriction.  
(Assigned to the Legislature As A Whole.)  
A motion was made by Donna Peyton, seconded by Sean E. Smith to  
perfect Ordinance #5878. The motion passed by a voice vote.  
(PERFECTED)  
A motion was made by Venessa Huskey, seconded by DaRon McGee, to  
adopt Ordinance #5878, waiving the reimbursement of acquisition cost  
required by section 1139., Jackson County Code, 1984, relating to the  
transfer of ownership of the Sheriff’s Office’s K-9 unit dog, Racker, to dog  
handler and companion Deputy Brad Norton. 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  
(ADOPTED)  
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FINAL PASSAGE OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES  
None.  
RESOLUTIONS IN COMMITTEE  
21641  
A motion was made by Manuel Abarca IV, second by Venessa Huskey, to  
hold Resolution #21641, 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. 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  
(Legislature As A Whole - 7th. Meeting)  
21691  
A motion was made by DaRon McGee, second by Donna Peyton, to hold  
Resolution #21691, expressing the intent of the Legislature to work with  
the County Executive to develop a plan to commit federal American  
Rescue Plan (ARPA) funds and begin the required procurement process  
to ensure funds are under contract by the end of 2024. The motion  
passed by a roll call vote:  
Yes: 6 - Donna Peyton, Manuel Abarca IV, Venessa Huskey, Charlie  
Franklin, DaRon McGee and Sean E. Smith  
No: 3 - Jeanie Lauer, Megan L. Marshall and Jalen Anderson  
(Legislature As A Whole - 6th. Meeting)  
21693  
21704  
A RESOLUTION expressing the support of the Jackson County  
Legislature for a contribution to the City of Raymore, Missouri to offset  
the cost of settling the dispute regarding a landfill to be built in south  
Kansas City.  
(Finance and Audit Committee - 5th. Meeting)  
A RESOLUTION expressing the intent of the Legislature to develop a  
plan with County Administration, the County Counselor’s Office, and the  
Taxing Jurisdictions to address 2023 tax assessment concerns.  
(Finance and Audit Committee - 4th. Meeting)  
21713  
21714  
21716  
Budget Committee moved to adopt. Consent Agenda.  
Finance and Audit Committee moved to adopt. Consent Agenda.  
Justice and Law Enforcement Committee moved to adopt.  
Manuel Abarca IV objected to the Consent Agenda. Discussion.  
21716  
A motion was made by Jalen Anderson, seconded by Venessa Huskey,  
to adopt Resolution #21716, awarding a contract for the furnishing of a  
full-size SUV for use by the Sheriff’s Office Traffic Safety Unit to BELKOH  
II, Inc. dba Behlmann Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Troy, MO, under the  
terms and conditions of State of Missouri Contract No. CC240138001, an  
existing competitively bid government contract, at an actual cost to the  
County in the amount of $44,832.00. The motion passed by a roll call  
vote:  
Yes: 8 - Jeanie Lauer, Megan L. Marshall, Jalen Anderson, Donna  
Peyton, Venessa Huskey, Charlie Franklin, DaRon McGee and  
Sean E. Smith  
Abstain: 1 - Manuel Abarca IV  
(ADOPTED)  
21717  
Justice and Law Enforcement Committee moved to adopt. Consent  
Agenda.  
21718  
21718  
Finance and Audit Committee moved to adopt.  
Manuel Abarca IV objected to the Consent Agenda. Discussion.  
A motion was made by Megan L. Marshall, seconded by Jalen Anderson,  
to adopt Resolution #21718, awarding a twenty-four-month term and  
supply contract, with one twelve-month option to extend, for the furnishing  
of sludge and debris removal services for use by various County  
departments to K Jett Services, LLC, of Belton, MO, under the terms and  
conditions of Invitation to Bid No. 24-018. The motion passed by a roll call  
vote:  
Yes: 7 - Jeanie Lauer, Megan L. Marshall, Jalen Anderson, Donna  
Peyton, Venessa Huskey, Charlie Franklin and Sean E. Smith  
No: 2 - Manuel Abarca IV and DaRon McGee  
(ADOPTED)  
21719  
21720  
Finance and Audit Committee moved to adopt. Consent Agenda.  
Finance and Audit Committee moved to adopt. Consent Agenda.  
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CONSENT AGENDA  
21713  
A RESOLUTION authorizing the County Executive to execute a  
Cooperative Agreement with the Jackson County Historical Society for  
record archiving services, at an actual cost to the County in the amount of  
$36,000.00 and authorizing the County Executive to renew this  
agreement in future years as long as funds are budgeted for this purpose.  
(ADOPTED)  
21714  
21717  
A RESOLUTION authorizing the purchase of a 2021 Ford Explorer Utility  
Vehicle from the Missouri State Highway Patrol for use by the Medical  
Examiner’s Office, as an acquisition from another government, at an  
actual cost to the County not to exceed $31,000.00.  
(ADOPTED)  
A RESOLUTION transferring $11,357.00 within the 2024 Inmate Security  
Fund and awarding a contract to Precision Dynamics Corp, DBA PDC  
IDenticard of Valencia, CA, for the clincher identification wristbands and  
supportive equipment for use by the Detention Center, at an actual cost  
to the County in the amount of $11,357.00, as a sole source purchase.  
(ADOPTED)  
21719  
21720  
A RESOLUTION awarding a twenty-four-month term and supply contract,  
with one twelve-month option to extend, for the furnishing of herbicides  
for use by various County Departments to Helena Agri Enterprises, of  
Shawnee, KS and Van Diest Supply Company of Webster City, IA, under  
the terms and conditions of Invitation to Bid No. 24-030.  
(ADOPTED)  
A RESOLUTION accepting $108,974.00 of insurance proceeds from  
water damage caused by a Necco coffee maker.  
(ADOPTED)  
Resolutions #21713, #21714, #21717, #21719 and #21720 were moved  
to the Consent Agenda for adoption.  
A motion was made by Jalen Anderson, seconded by Venessa Huskey,  
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  
John Gordon with the Jackson County Finance Department explained  
each tax levy in the Ordinances listed below.  
5879  
Setting the 2024 merchants’ and manufacturers' inventory replacement  
tax levy.  
(Assigned to the Legislature As A Whole.)  
5880  
5881  
Setting the 2024 Jackson County Community Mental Health Fund Levy.  
(Assigned to the Legislature As A Whole.)  
Setting the 2024 Jackson County Board of Services for the  
Developmentally Disabled (Sheltered Workshop) Levy.  
(Assigned to the Legislature As A Whole.)  
5882  
Setting the 2024 Jackson County, Missouri, tax levy.  
(Assigned to the Legislature As A Whole.)  
The Legislature As A Whole will have a public hearing on Ordinances  
#5879, #5880, #5881 and #5882 on Monday, September 23, 2024 at 3  
p.m. during the legislative meeting.  
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INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS AND ASSIGNMENT TO COMMITTEE  
21722  
Awarding a thirty-six month term and supply contract, with two  
twelve-month options to extend, for the furnishing of lockbox services for  
use by the Collection Department to UMB Bank of Kansas City, MO,  
under the terms and conditions of Request for Proposals No. 23-084.  
(Assigned to the Finance and Audit Committee.)  
21723  
Awarding a nine-month term and supply contract for the furnishing of  
temporary staffing for use by various departments to Robert Half  
International Inc. of Menlo Park, California under the terms and  
conditions of H-GACBuy Contract TS06-21 and MARC ILA #04-1443, an  
existing competitively bid government contract.  
(Assigned to the Finance and Audit Committee.)  
21724  
Awarding a contract for the purchase of a 2024 Ford Transit T-350 Cargo  
Van for use by the Sheriff’s Office to MCMFO, LLC d/b/a Joe Machens  
Ford Lincoln of Columbia, MO, under the terms and conditions of State of  
Missouri Contract No. CC240138008, an existing competitively bid  
government contract, at an actual cost to the County in the amount of  
$57,540.00.  
(Assigned to the Justice and Law Enforcement Committee.)  
21725  
21726  
Awarding a twelve-month contract for the furnishing of maintenance  
services for the Oak Grove and Lone Jack, MO communication tower  
subsites for use by the Sheriff’s Office to Motorola Solutions, Inc. of  
Chicago, IL, at an actual cost to the County in the amount of $85,002.00  
for 2024, as a sole source purchase.  
(Assigned to the Justice and Law Enforcement Committee.)  
A motion was made by Jalen Anderson, seconded by Sean E. Smith, to  
adopt Resolution #21726, recognizing Pawsperity on their achievements  
in the community and their endeavors regarding helping families gain  
employment through pet grooming services. The motion passed by a roll  
call vote:  
Yes: 8 - Jeanie Lauer, Megan L. Marshall, Jalen Anderson, Donna  
Peyton, Manuel Abarca IV, Venessa Huskey, Charlie Franklin  
and Sean E. Smith  
Absent: 1 - DaRon McGee  
(ADOPTED)  
21727  
A motion was made by Jalen Anderson, seconded by Megan L. Marshall,  
to adopt Resolution #21727, recognizing Christine Banks, a Pawsperity  
graduate, on her achievement in owning a pet grooming business in  
Lee’s Summit, MO. 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  
(ADOPTED)  
21728  
21729  
Authorizing the County Counselor to execute a twelve-month Legal  
Services Agreement with Cheri Simpkins of Lee’s Summit, MO, under the  
terms and conditions of Request for Qualifications No. 24-060, at a cost  
to the County of $600.00 per day not to exceed $60,000.00.  
(Assigned to the Finance and Audit Committee.)  
Transferring $200,000.00 within the 2024 Self-Insurance Fund and  
awarding a twelve-month contract with four twelve month options to  
extend for the furnishing of a broker for property insurance for use by the  
Finance Department to Lockton Companies of Kansas City, MO, under  
the terms and conditions of Request for Proposals No.24-066, at an  
actual cost to the County in the amount of $2,575,950.00.  
(Assigned to the Budget Committee.)  
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COUNTY EXECUTIVE ORDERS  
24-14  
I hereby make the following appointment to the Jackson County Pension  
Board:  
Kathleen Cooper is appointed to fill the vacancy occasioned by the  
resignation of Scott Brinkman, for a term set to expire February 17, 2028.  
A copy of Ms. Cooper’s resume is attached.  
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS  
None.  
NEW BUSINESS  
Manuel Abarca IV acknowledged that September 15th marked the  
beginning of Hispanic Heritage month. He will be bringing forth  
opportunities to recognize different organizations, entities and events  
within the Hispanic community over the next 30 days. He welcomes  
colleagues and others to share in the festivities and celebrations as well.  
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ADJOURNMENT  
A motion was made by Megan L. Marshall, seconded by Jalen Anderson,  
to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed by a voice vote.  
Meeting adjourned until Monday, September 23, 2024 at 3:00 P.M. at the  
Jackson County Courthouse, 415 E. 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri,  
2nd Floor, Legislative Assembly Area.