Clay County public meetings in 2024
54 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of County Commission
The Board of County Commissioners had planned a budget workshop to discuss the five‑year Capital Improvement Plan and the proposed 2025 budget, but the meeting was cancelled. No decisions or actions were taken.
Board of County Commission
The Board of County Commission will meet for a business session. The agenda consists of procedural items and executive sessions regarding contractual and personnel matters.
- Executive session on contractual matters (RSMO 610.021(12))
- Executive session on personnel matters (RSMO 610.021(3))
Board of County Commission
At the December 19 meeting, the Clay County Commission will consider a consent agenda that includes approving invoice payments for county departments, an amendment to the Human Resources Manual, and a contract for sewage pump installation, replacement, repair, and maintenance. The commission will also vote on the transfer of two sheriff’s vehicles to the Facilities Department and on agreements related to the Midwest National Air Center. A discussion item will feature a presentation on the Veterans READS program.
- Approve RFP #85-24 – JCI Industries, Inc., Clean Infusion, and Rand Construction Company for sewage pump installation, replacement, repair, and maintenance services (Parks)
- Approve ordinance amendment to the Human Resources Manual, Section 12.1, Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave
- Approve transfer of two vehicles from the Sheriff’s Office to the Facilities Department
- Approve addendum to the FBO Agreement with Apex Executive Center GPH, LLC for Midwest National Air Center operations
- Approve invoice payments for Clay County Prosecutor's Office for the period Dec 7‑16, 2024
Board of County Commission
The Board of County Commission is meeting for a budget workshop session. The body will discuss proposed budgets for the Assessor, Road & Bridge, and the 5-Year Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Fund.
- Proposed 2025 Assessor budget
- Proposed 2025 Road & Bridge budget
- Proposed 5-Year CIP Fund budget
Board of County Commission
The Board of Zoning Adjustment is meeting to review a request for a variance regarding lot width to depth ratios. The decision concerns proposed lots in Agricultural and Residential Rural districts.
- Case No. 24-104BZA: Variance request for lot width to depth ratio by Seth & Melinda Haney
Public Notice
The Domestic Violence Board will meet to review an application and allocate funds for 2025. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 16, at 3:30 p.m. in Smithville.
- Review application for 2025 funding
- Allocate 2025 funding
- Meeting location: Cramer Capitol Management Conference Room, 100 N Mill Street, Smithville
Board of County Commission
The Clay County Board will approve several ARPA‑funded contracts, including a $675,000 allocation for the Transition Facility. It will also approve funding for audio‑video and security equipment at the Law Enforcement Resource Center, and authorize budget transfers to cover year‑end payroll for the Law Enforcement Fund. Additional items include invoice payments, a fee‑waiver request, and a discussion on holiday leave policy.
- Approve $675,000 ARPA funding for construction of the Transition Facility – Piper-Wind Architects, The Wilson Group, C&C Group
- Approve ARPA funding and contract for audio‑video system at Law Enforcement Resource Center – Audio Acoustics, Inc.
- Approve ARPA funding and contract for card access reader and camera system at Law Enforcement Resource Center – C&C Group
- Transfer $411,180 to Law Enforcement Fund 279 for year‑end payroll on 12/27/2024
- Request waiver of fees, interest, penalties, and taxes for Muamer Sljivic due to county error
Board of County Commission
The Board will hold a budget workshop session to discuss the proposed 2025 budgets for the Sheriff’s Office and the Road & Bridge Fund, including related administration costs. No decisions are noted in the agenda; the items are listed for discussion.
- Proposed 2025 Sheriff budget
- Proposed 2025 Road & Bridge Fund budget
Board of County Commission
The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The commission will hold executive sessions regarding legal and contractual matters.
- Executive session for legal matters (RSMO 610.021(1))
- Executive session for contractual matters (RSMO 610.021(12))
Board of County Commission
The Board of County Commission will vote on several facility and equipment contracts, including a shooting range and motor grader leases. The body will also discuss the Senior Real Estate Property Tax Relief Program and ARPA funding.
- Contract for Law Enforcement Resource Center with Straub Construction Company, Inc.
- Agreement with Action Target for a 10-lane shooting range at the Law Enforcement Resource Center
- Lease agreement for four Caterpillar Motor Graders from Foley Equipment
- Transfer of $264,000 for Clay County Election Board operating expenses
- Ordinance to amend HR Manual per diem amounts for out-of-town travel
Board of County Commission
The Board of County Commission is meeting for a budget workshop session. The body will discuss the proposed 2025 General Fund Budget and Administration.
- Discussion of Proposed 2025 General Fund Budget/Administration
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider adopting the Clay County Compass 2040 development document. The body will also review requests for rezoning, plat approvals, and an easement vacation.
- Public hearing for adoption of Clay County Compass 2040
- Case 24-113RZ/P: Rezoning from Agricultural to Residential Ranchette (R-5) at 16913 Old BB Hwy
- Case 24-114F: Final plat approval for Baker Estates at 16913 Old BB Hwy
- Case 24-112V: Request to vacate utility easement at 12400 Fishing River LN
Board of County Commission
The Clay County Board of County Commissioners will meet on November 21, 2024 at 5:45 PM. After routine items (call to order, roll call, agenda approval), the commission will hold an executive session to consider a contractual matter referenced in RSMO 610.021(12). The meeting will conclude with a recess and adjournment.
- Executive session: contractual matter under RSMO 610.021(12)
Board of County Commission
The Clay County Commission will approve several routine items, including invoice payments for the county and the prosecutor's office, renewal of the amusement and recreation license ordinance, a $35,000 fund transfer for water and sewer services, and a lease agreement for the Jesse James Bank Museum. Commissioners will also hear a presentation on the 2025 budget. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as call to order, public comments, and administrator updates.
- Approve Invoice Payments for Clay County (period Nov 9‑15, 2024)
- Approve Renewal of Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Amusement and Recreation License for 2025
- Approve Transfer Within a Fund – $35,000 for Additional Funding for Water & Sewer Services for the Remainder of 2024
- Approve Lease Agreement for Jesse James Bank Museum – Old Farm Holdings, LLC.
- 2025 Budget Overview Presentation
Board of County Commission
The meeting agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and a scheduled executive session regarding contractual matters.
- Executive session regarding contractual matters (RSMO 610.021(12))
Board of County Commission
The Clay County Commission will vote on several financial items, including invoice payments for county operations and the prosecutor's office for the period November 2‑8, 2024. They will also approve contracts under RFP #72-24 with four vendors for abatement and remediation services. A $17,500 transfer within a fund will be authorized to cover additional copier lease costs for the rest of 2024. The meeting will include routine items such as minutes approval and scheduling of the next session.
- Approve invoice payments for Clay County for Nov 2‑8, 2024 (Accounts Payable)
- Approve invoice payments for Clay County Prosecutor's Office for Nov 2‑8, 2024 (Accounts Payable)
- Approve RFP #72-24 contracts with B&R Insulation, Inc., Major Abatement and Demolition, Inc., New Horizons Enterprises, LLC, and 21st Enterprise, LLC dba SERVPRO of Lee's Summit for abatement and remediation services
- Transfer $17,500 within a fund for additional countywide copier lease expenses for the remainder of 2024
- Approve meeting minutes for Oct 24, 2024 and Nov 7, 2024
Board of County Commission
The Clay County Board of County Commission will open the meeting, approve the minutes from the October 8, 2024 session, and then review and provide feedback on the draft funding distribution options for the opioid settlement fund. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.
- Call to order by Chair Meinke
- Approve minutes from October 8, 2024
- Review and feedback on draft funding distribution options for the opioid settlement fund
- Adjourn
Board of County Commission
The Clay County Tourism Board will review several discussion items, including an advertising overview, updates on Northland CAPS projects, a World Cup planning update, and proposed tourism projects for 2024 and 2025. The meeting also includes reports on monthly social media and website activity and a Google Analytics review. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Advertising overview – ongoing and upcoming
- Northland CAPS projects – update
- World Cup planning – update
- Clay County Tourism 2024 & 2025 projects – discussion
- Monthly social media, website, and Google Analytics reports
Board of County Commission
The Clay County Park Board will meet on November 12, 2024 at the Jesse James Bank Museum. The agenda includes reviewing the Park Naming Policy, receiving a monthly activities report from the Park Director, and a tour of the James Bank. No decisions are recorded as finalized in the agenda.
- Discussion of the Park Naming Policy (old business)
- Presentation of the Monthly Activities Report from the Park Director (new business)
- Tour of the James Bank (new business)
Board of County Commission
The Clay County Board of County Commission will meet for a business session on November 7, 2024. The agenda includes standard items such as call to order, roll call, and agenda approval, followed by two executive sessions—one for personnel matters under RSMO 610.021(3) and another for contractual matters under RSMO 610.021(12). The meeting will conclude with a recess and adjournment.
- Executive session on personnel matters (RSMO 610.021(3))
- Executive session on contractual matters (RSMO 610.021(12))
Board of County Commission
The commission will approve invoice payments for Clay County and the Clay County Prosecutor's Office covering October 19 to November 1, 2024. It will adopt a cost‑share agreement with the Missouri Department of Conservation for the Clay County Parks Replacement Project (2024‑2025). It will also move $303,509.81 within the 224 Fund for the final Sydaptic payment on the detention electronic locking and monitoring system project.
- Approve invoice payments for Clay County (Oct 19‑Nov 1, 2024)
- Approve invoice payments for Clay County Prosecutor's Office (Oct 19‑Nov 1, 2024)
- Approve Cost Share Request/Agreement with MO Dept. of Conservation for Clay County Parks Replacement Project 2024‑2025
- Transfer $303,509.81 within the 224 Fund for final Sydaptic payment for Detention Electronic Locking and Monitoring System Project (Resolution 2023‑349)
- Approve correction of additional funds from distribution of 2023 Flood Control Lease Funds
Public Notice
The Developmental Disabilities Resource Board of Clay County Finance Committee is meeting to discuss funding and grant requests. The committee will review the operations budget for 2025 and several requests for capital grants.
- Transfer funding request for Northland Early Education Center
- Capital grant request for Northland Early Education Center
- Capital grant request for Job One Careers
- Capital grant request for Northland Therapeutic Riding Center
- Capital grant request for Life Unlimited
Public Notice
The Developmental Disabilities Resource Board will discuss several financial items, including a transfer funding request and multiple capital grant requests for local programs. The board will also consider the DDRB operations budget for 2025 and an update on new housing. These items are presented by the Finance Committee and other sub‑committees.
- Transfer Funding Request – Northland Early Education Center
- Capital Grant Request – Northland Early Education Center
- Capital Grant Request – Job One Careers
- Capital Grant Request – Northland Therapeutic Riding Center
- Capital Grant Request – Life Unlimited
Board of County Commission
The Clay County Board of County Commissioners will hold executive sessions to discuss personnel matters under RSMO 610.021(3) and contractual matters under RSMO 610.021(12). The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, agenda approval, and adjournment.
- Executive session – personnel matters (RSMO 610.021(3))
- Executive session – contractual matters (RSMO 610.021(12))
Board of County Commission
The Clay County Board of County Commissioners will consider several consent agenda items, including invoice payments for the county and the Prosecutor's Office, a capital project encumbrance and purchase of a 2025 Chevrolet Trax LS SUV, and the appointment of designee members to Mid-America Regional Council boards. The board will also adopt the county's fiscal and budget policies. These items are presented for approval during the regular meeting session.
- Approve invoice payments for Clay County (Oct 12‑18, 2024) – Accounts Payable
- Approve invoice payments for Clay County Prosecutor's Office (Oct 12‑18, 2024) – Accounts Payable
- Approve capital project encumbrance and purchase of a 2025 Chevrolet Trax LS SUV – Parks
- Approve adoption of the Fiscal and Budget Policies for Clay County, Missouri
- Approve Clay County designee members and alternates to Mid‑America Regional Council boards
Board of County Commission
The Clay County Commission will approve invoice payments for the county and the Prosecutor's Office covering October 5‑11, 2024. They will also adopt updated annual fee schedules for long‑term planning for 2025‑2029. A key agenda item is the review and recommendation of the Clay County Comprehensive Plan, known as Compass 2040. Additionally, the board will discuss fiscal policies presented by Commissioner Wagner.
- Approve invoice payments for Clay County (Oct 5‑11, 2024) – Accounts Payable
- Approve invoice payments for Clay County Prosecutor's Office (Oct 5‑11, 2024) – Accounts Payable
- Approve updated annual fee schedules for long‑term planning (2025‑2029)
- Review and recommendation of the Clay County Comprehensive Plan – Compass 2040
- Discussion of fiscal policies (Commissioner Wagner)
Board of County Commission
The Clay County Board of County Commissioners will hold an executive session to discuss personnel matters under RSMO 610.021(3) and contractual matters under RSMO 610.021(12). The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and agenda approval.
- Executive session – personnel matters (RSMO 610.021(3))
- Executive session – contractual matters (RSMO 610.021(12))
Board of County Commission
The commission will vote on a $5,810 reimbursement from the Missouri Division of Tourism and on an ordinance that sets rules for how county taxpayer money can be used by nonprofit organizations. They will also approve invoice payments for Clay County and the Clay County Prosecutor's Office for the period September 28‑October 4, 2024. Additional discussion items include a presentation from Rebuilding Together Kansas City and a review of the fee schedule.
- Approve invoice payments for Clay County (Sept 28‑Oct 4, 2024) – Accounts Payable
- Approve invoice payments for Clay County Prosecutor's Office (Sept 28‑Oct 4, 2024) – Accounts Payable
- Reappropriate & revise adopted budget – $5,810 reimbursement from Missouri Division of Tourism
- Ordinance regulating the use of taxpayer funds by Clay County for nonprofit organizations (2024-ORD-34)
- Discussion items: Rebuilding Together Kansas City presentation and fee schedule audit
Board of County Commission
The Clay County Tourism Board meeting on October 8, 2024 will review an advertising overview, provide an update on Northland CAPS projects, examine the Platte County/Clay County World Cup cooperation meeting, and discuss tourism projects planned for 2024 and 2025. No formal decisions are listed; the agenda items are for discussion and reporting.
- Advertising Overview – ongoing and upcoming
- Northland CAPS Projects – update
- Platte County/Clay County World Cup Coop – meeting review and next steps
- Clay County Tourism 2024 & 2025 Projects – discussion
- Monthly Social Media and Website Reporting
Board of County Commission
The Opioid Settlement Funding Task Force is meeting to review a community initiative survey. The body will also work on the prioritization of these initiatives.
- Review of Community Initiative Survey
- Prioritization of initiatives
Board of County Commission
The Clay County Commission will approve invoice payments, vehicle purchases, and a road project funding agreement. The meeting also includes a public comment session and an executive session for personnel and contract discussions.
- Approve invoice payments for County and Prosecutor's Office
- Approve purchase of two vehicles with trade-ins
- Approve funding for a project utilizing Chapter 100 tax abatement
- Approve addendum to Trapshooters lease agreement
- Approve $20,000 transfer for road and bridge director costs
Board of County Commission
The Clay County Park Board will consider approval of the minutes from its August 13, 2024 meeting. It will confirm the date and location for the next meeting on November 12, 2024 at the James Bank Museum, 103 N. Water, Liberty, MO. The board will also receive the monthly activities report from the Park Director.
- Approve minutes from August 13, 2024 meeting
- Schedule next meeting for November 12, 2024 at James Bank Museum, 103 N. Water, Liberty, MO
- Monthly Activities Report from the Park Director
Board of County Commission
The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The commission will hold executive sessions regarding legal, personnel, and contractual matters.
- Executive session: Legal - RSMO 610.021(1)
- Executive session: Personnel - RSMO 610.021(3)
- Executive session: Contractual - RSMO 610.021(12)
Board of County Commission
The Clay County Board of County Commissioners will vote on setting the 2024 tax levies and the outside tax levies. It will also approve a labor agreement between the County Road & Bridge department and Teamsters Local 41. Additional items include invoice payments, a transfer of a K9 dog to a Michigan police department, and an honorary resolution for suicide‑prevention awareness month.
- 2024-ORD-30 Setting Tax Levies for 2024
- 2024-ORD-31 Setting Outside Tax Levies for 2024
- 2024-277 Approve Labor Agreement Between Clay County Road & Bridge and Teamsters Local 41
- 2024-272 Approve Transfer of Ownership of K9 Duke to East Lansing, Michigan Police Department
- 2024-274 Honorary Resolution for September National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Board of County Commission
The Clay County Board of Commissioners will consider a series of consent agenda items, including payments, equipment leases, capital project encumbrances, manual adoptions, and acceptance of several Missouri Department of Transportation highway safety grants. They will also review a request for fee waivers and authorize an ARPA-funded water service project at Crows Creek Campground. Discussion items include a mill levy presentation and a safety and wellbeing update.
- Approve lease agreement for a 2024 John Deere 325G Compact Track Loader and attachments – Heritage Tractor/Parks
- Approve capital project encumbrance and sales agreement for installation of a new generator and removal of old generator at the Shrader Building – Foley Equipment/Facilities
- Approve adoption of the Project Procedure Manual, Design Criteria Manual, Technical Specifications Manual, and Erosion and Sediment Control Manual – effective October 1, 2024 – Road & Bridge
- Approve multiple 2024-2025 Missouri DOT Highway Safety and Traffic Division grant acceptances for sheriff enforcement programs (Impaired Driving, Hazardous Moving Violations, Youth Alcohol, Distracted Driving, etc.)
- Approve ARPA project authorization and developer agreement for water service at Crows Creek Campground – Public Water Supply District #9 of Clay County/Parks
Board of County Commission
The Clay County Commission will meet to approve invoice payments, a budget revision for tourism funds, and agreements for water easements and insurance coverage. The session includes a discussion on road and bridge technical specifications.
- Approve invoice payments for County and Prosecutor's Office
- Reappropriate $1,357 in tourism funds to the Tourism Account
- Approve easement agreement for City of Mosby watermains
- Approve 2025 insurance coverage agreements with Blue Cross Blue Shield KC
- Discuss technical specifications update for Road & Bridge
Tourism Board Meeting
The Clay County Tourism Board will review a fall advertising overview and upcoming campaigns. Members will hear updates on Northland CAPS projects, the Platte County/Clay County World Cup cooperation, and planned tourism initiatives for 2024 and 2025. The meeting also includes reports on monthly social media, website activity, and Google Analytics.
- Fall Advertising Overview – ongoing and upcoming
- Northland CAPS projects – overview and objectives
- Platte County/Clay County World Cup Coop update and key objectives
- Clay County Tourism 2024 & 2025 projects
- Monthly Social Media and Website Reporting
Board of County Commission
The board will approve the minutes from the August 13, 2024 meeting. It will confirm the next meeting for October 8, 2024 at the Mt. Gilead Church Historic Site, 15918 Plattsburg Rd, Kearney, MO. The board will receive the monthly activities report from the Park Director. The Parks Advisory Board will attend the County Comprehensive Planning Meeting via Zoom.
- Approve minutes from August 13, 2024 meeting
- Set next meeting for Oct 8, 2024 at Mt. Gilead Church Historic Site, 15918 Plattsburg Rd, Kearney, MO
- Monthly Activities Report from Park Director
- Parks Advisory Board to attend County Comprehensive Planning Meeting via Zoom
Board of County Commission
The Clay County Commission will consider approving payments for county operations, a vehicle purchase, and budget adjustments. The body will also discuss a waiver request and reallocate federal funds.
- Approve 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 purchase for Parks Department
- Approve $700,000 ARPA funds reallocation for stormwater sewer project
- Approve $30,000 budget adjustment for trash collection due to rate changes
- Approve invoice payments for County Prosecutor's Office
- Approve 2025 County Aid Road Trust (CART) Program Agreement
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to approve the minutes from the August 6, 2024 meeting and consider a rezoning request for the proposed subdivision The Reserve at Tillery Estates.
- Approval of August 6, 2024 minutes
- Rezoning from Agricultural to RU-80 District
- Preliminary plat approval for The Reserve at Tillery Estates
- Applicant: Dirk Talley representing Talley Family Trust
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Clay County Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a request for variances to the 2011 Clay County Land Development Code. The variances concern the minimum lot width‑to‑depth ratio and the minimum lot width required for a parcel in an Agricultural (AG) district. The applicant is Judith A. Case (Case No. 24‑103BZA). The commission will discuss whether to grant the requested variances.
- Variance request (Case 24‑103BZA) for minimum lot width‑to‑depth ratio and lot width in an Agricultural district – applicant Judith A. Case
Board of County Commission
The Clay County Board of County Commissioners will convene a regular meeting. After standard items such as call to order, roll call, and agenda approval, the commission will hold executive sessions covering real estate matters under RSMO 610.021(2) and contractual matters under RSMO 610.021(12). The meeting will conclude with a recess and adjournment.
- Executive session on real estate (RSMO 610.021(2))
- Executive session on contractual matters (RSMO 610.021(12))
Board of County Commission
The Board of County Commission will review several budget reappropriations for juvenile programs and the detention center. The body is also considering an amendment to the Senior Real Estate Tax Credit ordinance and a presentation on economic development.
- Amendment to Ordinance 2023-ORD-42 regarding Senior Real Estate Tax Credit
- $17,500 budget revision for Juvenile Court Diversion Program
- $30,262 budget revision for Domestic Relations Resolution Fund awards
- $15,000 additional funding for Juvenile Detention Center food budget
- Revocable Event License for Missouri Interscholastic Cycling League
Board of County Commission
The Clay County Commission will hold a business session on August 15, 2024, followed by an executive session for legal matters.
- Approval of the agenda
- Executive session for legal matters (RSMO 610.021(1))
Board of County Commission
The Clay County Board of County Commission will review a conditional use permit for a Sheriff's indoor shooting range and a programming agreement for a bridge replacement on Stockdale Road. The body will also consider several contracts for inmate healthcare and facility services.
- Conditional Use Permit for Clay County Sheriff's Indoor Shooting Range (Case No. August 24-110CUP)
- Programming Agreement for Replacement of Bridge #1840010 on Stockdale Road
- RFP #52-24 for Inmate Healthcare Services with Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc.
- ARPA Funding for waterline connection engineering with Burns & McDonnell
- $13,300.00 budget transfer to fill a vacant Park Specialist III position
Board of County Commission
The Park Board is meeting to review golf course operations and park naming criteria. The session includes a monthly activities report from the Park Director.
- Presentation by Eddie Hall regarding Golf Course Operations
- Discussion of Park Naming Criteria Policy
- Monthly Activities Report from the Park Director
Board of County Commission
The Clay County Board of County Commission will approve payments for county operations and the prosecutor's office, discuss updates to Chapter 90 parks, and review the senior tax relief program.
- Approve invoice payments for Clay County (July 27–Aug 2)
- Approve invoice payments for Prosecutor's Office (July 27–Aug 2)
- Discussion on Chapter 90 Parks Updates
- Update on Senior Tax Relief Program
- Review Auditor's Cash Basis Monthly Report for July 2024
Board of County Commission
The Opioid Settlement Funding Task Force is meeting to continue discussions regarding available data and resources in Clay County. The meeting includes presentations from guests representing the Office of Dispute Resolution and Family Court Programs, Beacon Mental Health, and the Clay County Treatment Court.
- Approval of June 26, 2024 minutes
- Discussion of data and resources with Dr. Teri Hargrave
- Discussion of data and resources with Tom Petrizzo and Lauren Quint of Beacon Mental Health
- Discussion of data and resources with Regina Funk, Treatment Court Coordinator
Public Notice
The Clay County Board of Equalization has posted a public notice for hearings. The hearings will take place in the Clay County Commission Hearing Room at 1 Courthouse Square, Liberty, MO, on Monday, August 5, 2024, and Tuesday, August 6, 2024, each from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. No decisions are scheduled; the notice informs residents of the hearing dates and location.
- Hearings on Monday, August 5, 2024, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
- Hearings on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Clay County Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a request to rezone the Weber Acres subdivision from Residential Low Density (R-1A) to Residential Ranchette (R-5) with an Agricultural Land Preservation Overlay. The same parcel, located at approximately 17311 C Highway, also seeks final plat approval. The commission will also review a Conditional Use Permit application from the Clay County Sheriff’s Office to operate a shooting range on Agricultural (AG) district land at approximately 16616 NE 116th Street. Both items are on the regular agenda for the August 6 meeting.
- Rezoning of Weber Acres (17311 C Highway) from R-1A to R-5 with ALP Overlay
- Conditional Use Permit for a shooting range (16616 NE 116th Street) by the Sheriff’s Office
Public Notice
The Clay County Board of Equalization is scheduling open hearings on August 5 and August 6, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The hearings will be held in the Clay County Commission Hearing Room at 1 Courthouse Square, Liberty, MO 64068. No decisions are being made at this time; the meetings are for public comment and information.
- Hearings on Monday, August 5, 2024, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Hearings on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Location: Clay County Commission Hearing Room, 1 Courthouse Square, Liberty, MO 64068
Board of County Commission
The Clay County Commission will vote on several consent agenda items, including approval of invoice payments, subscription‑based website agreements, and capital project encumbrance requests to purchase two replacement batwing mowers and one replacement tractor and arm mower from Heritage Tractor, Inc. for the Road & Bridge department. The commission will also discuss an update to the 2024 Road Maintenance/Preservation Program. Routine business such as public comments, administrator updates, and commissioner comments will also be addressed.
- Approve purchase of two replacement batwing mowers – Heritage Tractor, Inc. (Road & Bridge)
- Approve purchase of one replacement tractor and arm mower – Heritage Tractor, Inc. (Road & Bridge)
- Approve invoice payments for July 20‑26, 2024 (County and Prosecutor's Office)
- Approve subscription‑based website agreements and fee schedule with iCounty Technology, LLC (Recorder of Deeds)
- Discussion: Update of 2024 Road Maintenance/Preservation Program (Road & Bridge)
Board of County Commission
The commission will approve routine invoice payments, authorize the sale of surplus auction items, and move $15,000 within a fund to cover third‑party building inspection services while a staff member is on parental leave. It will also approve invoice payments for the Clay County Prosecutor’s Office for the period July 13‑19, 2024. Discussion items include updates on parks, a proposed question about campaign contributions on the commissioner application, and a request for a support letter for the City of Kearney.
- Transfer $15,000 within a fund for third‑party building inspection services (Planning & Zoning)
- Approve sale or disposal of surplus auction items per Article VII, Chapter 37 of the County Code of Ordinances
- Approve invoice payments for Clay County for the period July 13‑19, 2024
- Approve invoice payments for Clay County Prosecutor's Office for the period July 13‑19, 2024
- Chapter 90 Parks updates
Board of County Commission
The meeting consists of standard procedural items including call to order and agenda approval. The Commission will also enter an executive session regarding contractual matters.
- Executive session regarding contractual matters