Jackson County Missouri  
JOURNAL  
Jackson County Courthouse  
415 E.12th Street, 2nd floor  
Kansas City, Missouri 64106  
(816)881-3242  
County Legislature  
Charlie Franklin (3rd) Chairman,  
Office of  
Theresa Cass Galvin (6th) Vice Chairman,  
Mary Jo Spino  
Jalen Anderson (1st AL), Crystal Williams (2nd AL), Tony Miller (3rd AL),  
Scott Burnett (1st), Ronald E. Finley (2nd), Dan Tarwater III (4th),  
Jeanie Lauer (5th)  
Clerk of the County Legislature  
Monday, June 27, 2022  
10:00 AM  
Twenty-fifth Regular Meeting  
K.C. Legislative Assembly Area, Kansas City, Missouri  
Charlie Franklin, Chairman, called the meeting of the Jackson County Legislature to order.  
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ROLL CALL  
Present 8 -  
Charlie Franklin, Theresa Cass Galvin, Jalen Anderson, Crystal  
Williams, Tony Miller, Scott Burnett, Ronald E. Finley and Jeanie  
Lauer  
Absent 1 - Dan Tarwater III  
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THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
Recited.  
APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING  
A motion was made by Scott Burnett, seconded by Theresa Cass Galvin to  
approve the journal of the previous meeting held on June 21, 2022. The  
motion passed by a voice vote.  
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HEARINGS  
None.  
COMMUNICATIONS WITH AND REPORTS OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE  
The County Executive was not present for the meeting. Caleb Clifford,  
Chief of Staff, said there was no report.  
Theresa Cass Galvin, County Legislator, said she had questions  
regarding the mask order for the County. The Administration has  
established low, medium, and high transmission levels. She asked, what  
is considered a high level? Caleb Clifford said the Centers for Disease  
Control (CDC) determines the COVID rates in the County. Mr. Clifford said  
he would have to check as to the precise numbers. Ms. Galvin asked why  
testing is required for unvaccinated associates when anyone can contract  
COVID regardless of vaccine status. Mr. Clifford said he would have to  
look into the County’s policies. He will get back to her. She asked what the  
COVID numbers are this week versus last week. Mr. Clifford said the  
Human Resources Department and the CDC supplies the numbers each  
week to determine the transmission levels. Ms. Galvin asked how the  
County can project the numbers for the upcoming week. Mr. Clifford said  
that information is released by the CDC on Thursdays and County  
Associates are notified on Friday with the mask policy going into effect for  
the upcoming week.  
Troy Schulte, County Administrator, said the transmission levels are  
issued on a weekly basis. The process is reactive. He expects the County  
to be in a high transmission zone for a few weeks before the numbers will  
decline. Our rate of transmission is the number of reported cases per  
100,000 residents and the number of hospitalizations. It is not a perfect  
system but is based on the best data available.  
Jeanie Lauer, County Legislator, asked if this order only applies to  
County-owned facilities or if it applies elsewhere. Mr. Schulte said it only  
applies to County-owned buildings. Any entity with a mask order is  
implementing their own policy.  
Ronald E. Finley, County Legislator, said COVID cases are fluctuating  
again. He would like information and updates from the Health Department.  
He asked if the County is headed back into County-wide mandates. Caleb  
Clifford said there are not discussions of mandates on the public. Last  
week the County tested unvaccinated County and Court associates and  
had three departments with positive cases. This applies only to County  
facilities.  
Troy Schulte said the weekly testing of 200 to 300 County and Court  
associates costs about $15,000.00 each week. The cost is about $50.00  
per test. He will eventually need to come before the Legislature to request  
more funding to cover these costs.  
Jalen Anderson, County Legislator, said he thinks it would be wise to test  
all associates since everyone despite vaccine status can contract COVID.  
He does not see us returning to a mask mandate.  
Resolution #20990 was presented at this time. See page 5 for details.  
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PERFECTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND REPORTS OF COMMITTEE  
A motion was made by Tony Miller, seconded by Theresa Cass Galvin, to  
waive the reading of Ordinance #5627, #5628, #5629, #5630, #5631, and  
#5632. The motion passed by a voice vote.  
5627  
5627  
Land Use Committee moved to perfect.  
Tony Miller objected to the Consent Agenda.  
A motion was made by Tony Miller, seconded by Theresa Cass Galvin to  
perfect Ordinance #5627. The motion passed by a voice vote.  
(PERFECTED)  
5627  
A motion was made by Tony Miller, seconded by Jalen Anderson, to adopt  
Ordinance #5627 amending the zoning districts established pursuant to the  
Unified Development Code by rezoning a certain 30.00± acre tract from  
District AG (Agricultural) to District RR (Residential Ranchette) and  
approving the preliminary plat “Fields of Peaceful Ridge,” creating a six-lot  
residential subdivision. The motion passed by a roll call vote:  
Yes: 8 -  
Charlie Franklin, Theresa Cass Galvin, Jalen Anderson, Crystal  
Williams, Tony Miller, Scott Burnett, Ronald E. Finley and Jeanie  
Lauer  
Absent: 1 - Dan Tarwater III  
(ADOPTED)  
5628  
5628  
Land Use Committee moved to perfect.  
Tony Miller objected to the Consent Agenda.  
A motion was made by Tony Miller, seconded by Jalen Anderson to perfect  
Ordinance #5628. The motion passed by a voice vote.  
(PERFECTED)  
5628  
A motion was made by Tony Miller, seconded by Jalen Anderson, to adopt  
Ordinance #5628 amending the zoning districts established pursuant to the  
Unified Development Code by rezoning a certain 6.15± acre tract from  
District AG (Agricultural) to District RE (Residential Estates). The motion  
passed by a roll call vote:  
Yes: 8 -  
Charlie Franklin, Theresa Cass Galvin, Jalen Anderson, Crystal  
Williams, Tony Miller, Scott Burnett, Ronald E. Finley and Jeanie  
Lauer  
Absent: 1 - Dan Tarwater III  
(ADOPTED)  
5629  
Land Use Committee moved to perfect.  
Tony Miller objected to the Consent Agenda.  
5629  
5629  
A motion was made by Tony Miller, seconded by Scott Burnett to perfect  
Ordinance #5629. The motion passed by a voice vote.  
(PERFECTED)  
A motion was made by Tony Miller, seconded by Theresa Cass Galvin, to  
adopt Ordinance #5629 amending the zoning districts established pursuant  
to the Unified Development Code by rezoning a certain 3.00± acre tract  
from District AG (Agricultural) to District RE (Residential Estates). The  
motion passed by a roll call vote:  
Yes: 8 -  
Charlie Franklin, Theresa Cass Galvin, Jalen Anderson, Crystal  
Williams, Tony Miller, Scott Burnett, Ronald E. Finley and Jeanie  
Lauer  
Absent: 1 - Dan Tarwater III  
(ADOPTED)  
5630  
5630  
Land Use Committee moved to perfect.  
Tony Miller objected to the Consent Agenda.  
A motion was made by Tony Miller, seconded by Theresa Cass Galvin to  
perfect Ordinance #5630. The motion passed by a voice vote.  
(PERFECTED)  
5630  
A motion was made by Tony Miller, seconded by Theresa Cass Galvin, to  
adopt Ordinance #5630 amending the zoning districts established pursuant  
to the Unified Development Code by rezoning a certain 3.00± acre tract  
from District AG (Agricultural) to District RE (Residential Estates). The  
motion passed by a roll call vote:  
Yes: 8 -  
Charlie Franklin, Theresa Cass Galvin, Jalen Anderson, Crystal  
Williams, Tony Miller, Scott Burnett, Ronald E. Finley and Jeanie  
Lauer  
Absent: 1 - Dan Tarwater III  
(ADOPTED)  
5631  
5631  
Land Use Committee moved to perfect.  
Tony Miller objected to the Consent Agenda.  
A motion was made by Tony Miller, seconded by Theresa Cass Galvin to  
perfect Ordinance #5631. The motion passed by a voice vote.  
(PERFECTED)  
5631  
A motion was made by Tony Miller, seconded by Theresa Cass Galvin, to  
adopt Ordinance #5631amending the zoning districts established pursuant  
to the Unified Development Code by rezoning a certain 1.05± acre tract  
from District AG (Agricultural) to District RS (Residential Suburban). The  
motion passed by a roll call vote:  
Yes: 8 -  
Charlie Franklin, Theresa Cass Galvin, Jalen Anderson, Crystal  
Williams, Tony Miller, Scott Burnett, Ronald E. Finley and Jeanie  
Lauer  
Absent: 1 - Dan Tarwater III  
(ADOPTED)  
5632  
5632  
Land Use Committee moved to perfect.  
Tony Miller objected to the Consent Agenda.  
A motion was made by Tony Miller, seconded by Theresa Cass Galvin to  
perfect Ordinance #5632. The motion passed by a voice vote.  
(PERFECTED)  
5632  
A motion was made by Tony Miller, seconded by Theresa Cass Galvin, to  
adopt Ordinance #5632 amending the zoning districts established pursuant  
to the Unified Development Code by rezoning a certain 7.41± acre tract  
from District AG (Agricultural) to District RR (Residential Ranchette). The  
motion passed by a roll call vote:  
Yes: 8 -  
Charlie Franklin, Theresa Cass Galvin, Jalen Anderson, Crystal  
Williams, Tony Miller, Scott Burnett, Ronald E. Finley and Jeanie  
Lauer  
Absent: 1 - Dan Tarwater III  
(ADOPTED)  
5634  
AN ORDINANCE transferring $190,000.00 within the 2022 County  
Improvement Fund, appropriating $950,000.00 from the undesignated fund  
balance of the 2022 Grant Fund, and authorizing the County Executive to  
execute a Program Agreement with the Missouri Highways and  
Transportation Commission.  
(Finance and Audit Committee - 2nd. Perfection)  
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FINAL PASSAGE OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES  
None.  
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RESOLUTIONS IN COMMITTEE  
20990  
A motion was made by Theresa Cass Galvin, seconded by Jeanie Lauer, to  
adopt Resolution #20990, congratulating Sisters in Christ on the occasion of  
its receipt of the 2021 Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Award Grant for its efforts  
to combat homelessness in our community. The motion passed by a roll call  
vote:  
Yes: 8 -  
Charlie Franklin, Theresa Cass Galvin, Jalen Anderson, Crystal  
Williams, Tony Miller, Scott Burnett, Ronald E. Finley and Jeanie  
Lauer  
Absent: 1 - Dan Tarwater III  
(ADOPTED)  
Theresa Cass Galvin presented Resolution #20990 to representatives  
from Sisters in Christ.  
20991  
20992  
20993  
Justice and Law Enforcement Committee moved to adopt. Consent  
Agenda.  
Justice and Law Enforcement Committee moved to adopt. Consent  
Agenda.  
Justice and Law Enforcement Committee moved to adopt. Consent  
Agenda.  
20994  
20995  
Health and Environment Committee moved to adopt. Consent Agenda.  
Justice and Law Enforcement Committee moved to adopt. Consent  
Agenda.  
20998  
Consent Agenda.  
Theresa Cass Galvin objected to the Consent Agenda.  
Theresa Cass Galvin asked about the bid process for Resolution #20998.  
Michelle Chrisman said this is the same bid information as was previously  
introduced. Since the resolution recommended another vendor resolution  
failed, the department went with the second bidder. Sylvya Stevenson, Chief  
Administrative Officer, said CBIZ was the second placed bidder on Request  
for Proposals No. 42-21. CBIZ is a local company. Ms. Chrisman said this is  
a time sensitive issue because the Human Resources Department needs to  
prepare for open enrollment. CBIZ will provide the same services as the  
previously recommended bidder.  
20998  
A motion was made by Tony Miller, seconded by Crystal Williams, to adopt  
Resolution #20998, awarding a twelve-month term and supply contract with  
one twelve-month option to extend for the furnishing of broker and consulting  
services for the County’s employee group health, life, and dental insurance  
for use County-wide to CBIZ Benefits of Kansas City, MO, under terms and  
conditions of Request for Proposals No. 42-21, at no cost to the County for  
2022. The motion passed by a roll call vote:  
Yes: 5 -  
Jalen Anderson, Crystal Williams, Tony Miller, Scott Burnett and  
Jeanie Lauer  
No: 3 - Charlie Franklin, Theresa Cass Galvin and Ronald E. Finley  
Absent: 1 - Dan Tarwater III  
(ADOPTED)  
Finance and Audit Committee moved to adopt. Consent Agenda.  
20999  
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CONSENT AGENDA  
20991  
A RESOLUTION awarding a contract for the furnishing of annual software  
maintenance for use by the Sheriff’s Office to Omnigo Software of St. Louis,  
MO, as a sole source purchase, at an actual cost to the County in the  
amount of $80,991.00.  
(ADOPTED)  
20992  
A RESOLUTION awarding a twelve-month term and supply contract with one  
twelve-month option to extend for the furnishing of unmanned aircraft  
systems, supplies, and equipment for the use by Sheriff’s Office to Cloud  
City Drones, LLC, of Warwick, RI, under the terms and conditions of Bid No.  
43-22.  
(ADOPTED)  
20993  
20994  
A RESOLUTION awarding a twelve-month term and supply contract with one  
twelve-month option to extend for the furnishing, installation, and repair of  
emergency equipment for use by the Sheriff’s Office to 911 Custom of  
Overland Park, KS, as a sole source purchase.  
(ADOPTED)  
A RESOLUTION authorizing the County Executive to execute an Extension  
to the Cooperative Agreement with ArtsKC for the development of an arts  
strategic plan for Jackson County, at a cost to the County not to exceed  
$250,000.00.  
(ADOPTED)  
20995  
A RESOLUTION awarding a thirty-four month term and supply contract with  
one twelve-month option to extend for the furnishing of surplus liquidation  
and/or auction service and related services for use by the Sheriff’s Office to  
PropertyRoom.com of Frederick, Maryland, under the terms and conditions  
of Sourcewell Contract No. 012821-PRC, an existing competitively-bid  
government contract, at no cost to the County.  
(ADOPTED)  
20999  
A RESOLUTION authorizing the County Counselor to execute a Fifth  
Addendum to the Legal Services Agreement with Seyferth, Blumenthal &  
Harris, LLP, of Kansas City, MO, at an actual cost to the County not to  
exceed $356,500.00, for services to be performed through December 31,  
2022.  
(ADOPTED)  
Resolutions #20991, #20992, #20993, #20994, #20995, and #20999 were  
sent to the Consent Agenda for adoption.  
A motion was made by Theresa Cass Galvin, seconded by Jalen Anderson,  
to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion passed by a roll call vote:  
Yes: 8 -  
Charlie Franklin, Theresa Cass Galvin, Jalen Anderson, Crystal  
Williams, Tony Miller, Scott Burnett, Ronald E. Finley and Jeanie  
Lauer  
Absent: 1 - Dan Tarwater III  
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INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND ASSIGNMENT TO COMMITTEE  
None.  
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS AND ASSIGNMENT TO COMMITTEE  
21000  
Awarding twelve-month term and supply contracts for the furnishing of golf  
course chemicals and fertilizers for use by the Parks + Rec Department to  
Site One Landscape Supply of Cleveland, OH, and Van Diest Supply of  
Olathe, KS, under the terms and conditions of Invitation to Bid No. 46-22.  
(Assigned to the Finance and Audit Committee.)  
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COUNTY EXECUTIVE ORDERS  
None.  
UNFINISHED BUSINESS  
None.  
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NEW BUSINESS  
Jeanie Lauer announced her aide Chris Crawford will be the new Director of  
the Ethics, Human Relations, and Citizen Complaints Department. He and  
Jeanie have worked together for 10 years, and she wishes him the best in  
his new role.  
Ms. Lauer introduced her new aide, Karen Giudici. Ms. Giudici has handled  
similar roles in the past and she looks forward to working for Jackson  
County.  
Jalen Anderson said the Legislature receives an update from the Health  
Department each week. It is encouraging to see no deaths reported in the  
current report. This is a testament to the individuals that have taken up the  
fight against COVID. He reported that 499,511 Jackson County residents  
have received at least one dose of the COVID vaccine and 407,349  
Jackson County residents have been fully vaccinated.  
Mr. Anderson requested an update on the status of the Stark School  
demolition project.  
Ronald E. Finley asked the Administration about the interval of when the  
updates from JCDC Partners, LLC will be presented to the Legislature. Troy  
Schulte reported the updates will be the second meeting of each month.  
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ADJOURNMENT  
A motion was made by Theresa Cass Galvin, seconded by Tony Miller, to  
adjourn the meeting. The motion passed by a voice vote.  
The Independence holiday will be observed on Monday, July 4, 2022.  
Meeting adjourned until Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. at the  
Jackson County Courthouse, 415 E. 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri,  
2nd Floor, Legislative Assembly Area.