Raytown public meetings in 2023
15 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Aldermen
The Raytown Board of Aldermen will consider several items, including agreements for inmate detention housing with Johnson and Vernon County sheriff's offices, an ordinance banning unlawful tenting and loitering, and amendments to the personnel manual and budget. The board will also vote on a reappointment to the TIF Commission and an amendment to a road construction contract.
- Intergovernmental agreement with Johnson County Sheriff's Office for inmate housing, up to $90,000
- Intergovernmental agreement with Vernon County Sheriff's Office for inmate housing, up to $10,000
- Ordinance amending Chapter 28 to include new sections on unlawful tenting and loitering
- Resolution amending agreement with McAnany Construction for 2023 ultrathin bonded asphalt surface project, adding $4,967 for a total of $656,040
- Reappointment of Angel Abercrombie to the Tax Increment Financing Commission
The Board of Aldermen approved intergovernmental agreements with Johnson and Vernon County sheriff's offices for inmate detention housing, not to exceed $90,000 and $10,000 respectively. They also passed ordinances on unlawful tenting and loitering, approved personnel manual amendments, and authorized several resolutions including a construction contract amendment and budget adjustments.
- Approved inmate detention agreement with Johnson County, up to $90,000 (10-0)
- Approved inmate detention agreement with Vernon County, up to $10,000 (10-0)
- Adopted ordinance on unlawful tenting and loitering (10-0)
- Approved personnel manual amendments (10-0)
- Approved $4,967 amendment to McAnany Construction contract, total $656,040 (10-0)
- Approved FY2023-2024 budget reappropriation resolution (10-0)
- Approved FY2022-2023 budget reallocation resolution (10-0)
- Reappointed Angel Abercrombie to TIF Commission (9-1)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
General
The Raytown Board of Aldermen is holding a special session to consider a second reading of Bill No. 6651-23, which would amend the Floodplain Overlay District ordinance to adopt the new countywide Flood Insurance Study effective December 7, 2023. If not approved, the city would be suspended from the National Flood Insurance Program. The public hearing and vote are scheduled for this meeting.
- Public hearing and second reading of Bill No. 6651-23 to update Floodplain Overlay District (Section 50-285)
- Adoption of new countywide Flood Insurance Study effective December 7, 2023
- Failure to approve would suspend Raytown from the National Flood Insurance Program
- No change to floodplain areas or FEMA map identification numbers
- Planning & Zoning Commission public hearing scheduled earlier the same day at 7:00 p.m.
The Raytown Board of Aldermen held a special session and adopted Bill No. 6651-23, amending Chapter 50-Zoning's Floodplain Overlay District. The vote was 7-0, with three aldermen absent. No public comments were made during the hearing.
- Adopted Bill No. 6651-23 updating Floodplain Overlay District (7-0-3)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Aldermen
The Raytown Board of Aldermen will vote on routine reappointments to the Tax Increment Financing Commission and hear first readings of zoning and intergovernmental agreements. No major policy decisions are scheduled.
- Reappointment of Reginald Green to TIF Commission for 4-year term
- Reappointment of Wendy McDermott to TIF Commission for 4-year term
- Reappointment of Allan Thompson to TIF Commission for 4-year term
- First reading of floodplain zoning update ordinance
- Intergovernmental agreement with Mid-America Regional Council for hazardous waste program ($33,122.56)
The Board of Aldermen approved an intergovernmental agreement for a regional household hazardous waste collection program. They also authorized a supplemental professional services agreement for design engineering on the 59th Street and Raytown Road project. Additionally, the Board reappointed three members to the Tax Increment Financing Commission.
- Approved reappointment of three TIF Commission members (8-0)
- Approved $33,122.56 hazardous waste collection agreement (8-0)
- Approved $61,912.00 engineering services contract for 59th St & Raytown Rd (8-0)
- Held first and second readings for floodplain zoning ordinance
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Aldermen
The Raytown Board of Aldermen will consider approving purchases of three Ford trucks for $171,804 and one International truck for $120,000, plus a six-month transit contract with the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority for up to $74,599. They will also hold second readings on three zoning-related ordinances from the previous meeting.
- Purchase of two 2024 Ford F-250s and one 2024 F-550 from Shawnee Mission Ford for $171,804
- Purchase of one 2025 International HV507 from Rush Truck Center for $120,000
- Six-month transit contract with KCATA for up to $74,599
- Second reading: rezoning at 5811-5831 Hunter Court (R-P-3 to R-P-3)
- Second reading: conditional use permit for vehicle sales at 10012/10016 E. Missouri 350 Highway
The Board of Aldermen approved a consent agenda for vehicle purchases, adopted four ordinances including a rezoning and a conditional use permit, and approved a six-month transit contract with the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority. All votes were unanimous except the transit contract, which passed 10-0 after a rules suspension vote of 8-2.
- Approved consent agenda for two Ford F-250 and one F-550 truck purchase (9-0-1)
- Approved consent agenda for one International HV507 truck purchase (9-0-1)
- Adopted Ordinance 5739-23 rezoning Hunter Court properties (9-0-1)
- Adopted Ordinance 5740-23 conditional use permit for Laark Investments vehicle sales (9-0-1)
- Adopted Ordinance 5741-23 vacation of utility easement at 8906 E. 67th St (9-0-1)
- Approved six-month transit contract with KCATA, not to exceed $74,599 (10-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Board of Aldermen
The Raytown Board of Aldermen will hold a work session to approve the June 27, 2023 minutes and receive a community outreach update from Police Chief Robert Kuehl. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.
- Approval of June 27, 2023 Work Session minutes
- Community Outreach Update by Police Chief Robert Kuehl
The Board of Aldermen held a work session on November 14, 2023. Members approved the minutes from the June 27, 2023 work session and received a community outreach update from the Police Chief.
- Approved June 27, 2023 work session minutes (8-0-1-1)
- Adjourned meeting at 7:00 p.m.
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Aldermen
The Raytown Board of Aldermen will hold public hearings and first readings on a rezoning on Hunter Court, a conditional use permit for a vehicle sales lot on E. Missouri 350 Highway, and a utility easement vacation on E. 67th Street. They will also vote on a consent agenda with multiple contracts, including IT services, records management, road salt, snow removal, and audit services, totaling over $400,000.
- Rezoning of properties at 5811-5831 Hunter Court from R-P-3 to R-P-3 (planned development)
- Conditional use permit for Laark Investments LLC to operate vehicle sales at 10012 and 10016 E. Missouri 350 Highway
- Vacation of a 10-foot utility easement at 8906 E. 67th Street
- Contract with MDL Technology for police IT services, $120,480
- Contract with Central Salt for road salt, $70,000
The Board of Aldermen approved a $55,000 contract for professional audit services with Troutt Beeman & Co., P.C. Additionally, the Board approved a consent agenda containing various service contracts for IT, public safety, and road maintenance. Three public hearings were held regarding rezoning, a conditional use permit, and a utility easement vacation, but no final votes were taken on these ordinances.
- Approved $55,000 audit services contract with Troutt Beeman & Co., P.C. (9-0-1)
- Approved consent agenda including IT and public safety contracts (9-0-1)
- Approved removal of R-3562-23 from consent agenda (5-4-1)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Board of Aldermen
The Raytown Board of Aldermen will vote on routine consent items and several new resolutions, including a $456,937 stormwater project on 83rd Street and a $62,000 police vehicle purchase. The meeting also includes a study session on the 2022 sales tax report card.
- $456,937 agreement with T&B Trucking & Excavating LLC for 83rd Street stormwater project
- $62,000 purchase of a 2023 Ford F-150 Police Interceptor from Shawnee Mission Ford
- $35,000 Missouri Department of Conservation grant for parks tree inventory and maintenance
- $169,218.50 generator purchase for City Hall from Cummins Inc.
- Cooperative sewer service agreement with Kansas City, Missouri
The Board of Aldermen approved a cooperative sewer service agreement with Kansas City, Missouri, and accepted a $35,000 grant for park tree maintenance. They also approved purchases for a police vehicle, stormwater project, and generator. A request to remove an animal services contract from the consent agenda was denied.
- Approved sewer service agreement with Kansas City (10-0)
- Accepted $35,000 Missouri Dept. of Conservation grant for park tree inventory (10-0)
- Approved $62,000 purchase of Ford F-150 police interceptor (10-0)
- Approved $456,937 stormwater project contract with T&B Trucking (10-0)
- Approved $169,218.50 generator purchase for City Hall (10-0)
- Denied removal of animal services contract from consent agenda (6-5)
- Adopted consent agenda including animal services contract (8-2)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Board of Aldermen
The Raytown Board of Aldermen will hold a regular session to consider several resolutions, including the city's fiscal year 2023-2024 budget, a communications system agreement with Motorola Solutions, and an amendment to a sewer maintenance contract. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of previous minutes and public comments.
- R-3550-23: Approving the FY 2023-2024 city budget
- R-3548-23: Motorola Solutions communications agreement up to $98,000 for T1 to Ethernet backhaul
- R-3549-23: Amendment to Kissick Construction sewer project, adding $53,849.40 (total $1,595,351.40)
- Consent agenda: Minutes from September 19, 2023 meeting
The Board of Aldermen unanimously approved the FY 2023-2024 city budget, a Motorola Solutions communications agreement up to $98,000, and an amendment to the sanitary sewer maintenance contract. They also gave first reading to a sewer service agreement with Kansas City, which will require a future vote. No items were denied or tabled.
- Approved FY 2023-2024 city budget (10-0)
- Approved Motorola Solutions communications agreement up to $98,000 (10-0)
- Approved Kissick Construction sewer contract amendment up to $53,849.40 (10-0)
- Approved minutes from September 19, 2023 meeting (10-0)
- Added Bill 6646-23 to agenda (10-0)
- Gave first reading to sewer service agreement with Kansas City (no vote)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Aldermen
The Raytown Board of Aldermen is holding a special session to consider an ordinance that would repeal the previously approved 2023 property tax levy and establish new rates for the General Fund and Park Fund. The action is required to meet the state's October 1 deadline for setting property tax rates. The proposed rates are $0.2529 per $100 assessed valuation for general operations and $0.1263 for parks, reflecting a decrease from 2022 due to higher property assessments.
- First reading of Bill 6645-23 to repeal Ordinance 5736-23 and set 2023 property tax levy rates
- Proposed General Fund tax rate: $0.2529 per $100 assessed valuation
- Proposed Park Fund tax rate: $0.1263 per $100 assessed valuation
- Projected revenue: $1,319,682 for General Fund and $658,802 for Park Fund
- Request to suspend rules for second reading and adoption
The Board of Aldermen approved Ordinance No. 5737-23 to establish the 2023 property tax levy rate for the General Operating Fund and the Park Fund. This action repealed a previous ordinance to reflect a lower levy rate resulting from the State Auditor's formula.
- Approved suspension of rules to meet statutory deadline (8-0-2)
- Approved Bill 6645-23 to set 2023 property tax levy rates (7-0-3)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Aldermen
The Board of Aldermen will hold public hearings regarding the 2023 annual property tax levy and sewer service charges. The meeting also includes discussions on inmate security housing services and a presentation on asset management software.
- Public hearing for 2023 property tax levy rate
- Public hearing for 2023 sewer and sewerage disposal service charges
- Resolution for inmate security housing services with Johnson County Sheriff’s Office up to $114,000.00
- Resolution for professional tree and shrubbery services in stormwater channel not to exceed $32,000.00
- Appointment of Jules Sneddon to the Raytown Park Board
The Board of Aldermen approved a 5.25% increase to sewer service charges, raising the base rate to $19.28 per month and the variable rate to $11.86 per 1,000 gallons, by a 6-4 vote. The board also unanimously adopted the 2023 property tax levy, approved several consent agenda items including appointments and a $32,000 tree removal contract, and tabled a convenience store agreement at 8619 Blue Ridge Blvd. The meeting included two closed sessions for legal and personnel matters.
- Adopted 5.25% sewer rate increase, base rate $19.28/month, variable $11.86/1,000 gal (6-4)
- Adopted 2023 property tax levy for General Operating and Park funds (10-0)
- Approved consent agenda: Park Board appointment, Sales Tax Review Committee reappointments, surplus property auction, $32,000 tree removal (10-0)
- Tabled indefinitely: agreement with Shirin Investments for convenience store at 8619 Blue Ridge Blvd (10-0)
- Approved $114,000 inmate housing agreement with Johnson County Sheriff's Office (10-0)
- Approved closed session for legal matters (10-0)
- Approved closed session for personnel matters (10-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Board of Aldermen
The Raytown Board of Aldermen will hold a first reading of the 2023 property tax levy ordinance for the general and park funds, with a public hearing set for September 19. They will also consider resolutions for a sanitary sewer and storm water project on 53rd Street, a vehicle purchase, an ARPA funding application, and a resolution urging Jackson County to keep property assessments at 2022 levels. Consent agenda items include approving meeting minutes, appointing CID directors, and a salt purchase contract.
- First reading of ordinance setting 2023 property tax levy for general and park funds
- Resolution authorizing $137,735 professional services agreement with George Butler Associates for sewer/storm water work on 53rd Street
- Resolution approving purchase of a 2021 Ford Explorer for $34,436 from McCarthy Auto Group
- Resolution authorizing application for American Rescue Plan Act funding through Jackson County
- Resolution encouraging Jackson County to maintain 2022 assessed valuations for 2023
The Raytown Board of Aldermen approved several resolutions, including a professional services agreement for sewer and storm water work, the purchase of a 2021 Ford Explorer, and an application for American Rescue Plan Act funding. A resolution encouraging Jackson County to maintain 2022 assessed valuations for 2023 was approved by a narrow 5-4 vote. The consent agenda, including appointments and a salt purchase agreement, was adopted 8-1.
- Approved consent agenda including CID board appointments and salt purchase agreement (8-1)
- Approved $137,735 professional services agreement with George Butler Associates for sewer/storm water work (9-0)
- Approved purchase of 2021 Ford Explorer for $34,436 (9-0)
- Approved application for ARPA funding through Jackson County (9-0)
- Approved resolution encouraging Jackson County to maintain 2022 assessed valuations (5-4)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Board of Aldermen
The Raytown Board of Aldermen will hold its regular session on August 15, 2023, with second readings of ordinances approving a plans review agreement for a convenience store at 8619 Blue Ridge Blvd, a conditional use permit for outdoor storage at 9913 E. 56th Street, and a conditional use permit for boat sales at 11900 E. Missouri 350 Highway. The board will also conduct a first reading of an ordinance amending sewer service charges, consider a resolution amending the purchasing policy, and discuss staffing and tax assessments.
- Second reading: Ordinance authorizing plans review agreement for a 3,800 sq. ft. convenience store with fuel canopy at 8619 Blue Ridge Blvd (Bill 6635-23)
- Second reading: Conditional use permit for outdoor storage at 9913 E. 56th Street for Bankers Security Safe and Vault Company (Bill 6641-23)
- Second reading: Conditional use permit for boat sales at 11900 E. Missouri 350 Highway for Anchored Up LLC (Bill 6642-23)
- First reading: Ordinance amending sewer service charges in Chapter 44, Utilities (Bill 6643-23)
- Resolution R-3535-23: Amendment to the city's purchasing policy
The Board of Aldermen approved two conditional use permits for business operations and amended the city's purchasing policy. Members also directed staff to research a 5.25% sewer rate and conduct a staffing study assessment.
- Approved conditional use permit for Bankers Security Safe and Vault Company outdoor storage (10-0)
- Approved conditional use permit for Anchored Up LLC boat sales (10-0)
- Approved amendment to the city purchasing policy (9-1)
- Directed staff to provide a third option for a 5.25% sewer rate (9-1)
- Directed staff to add a staffing study assessment to the FY23-24 budget (9-1)
- Directed staff to draft a resolution regarding Jackson County property tax adjustments (10-0)
- Continued Bill 6635-23 regarding a convenience store at 8619 Blue Ridge Blvd to September 19, 2023 (10-0)
- Adopted August 1, 2023 meeting minutes (10-0)
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Board of Aldermen
The Board of Aldermen will consider an ordinance amending animal cruelty and nuisance animal regulations. They will also hold public hearings regarding conditional use permits for outdoor storage and boat sales.
- Second reading of Bill No. 6639-23 regarding animal cruelty and nuisance animal regulations
- Public hearing for a conditional use permit for outdoor storage at 9913 E. 56th Street
- Public hearing for a conditional use permit for boat sales at 11900 E. 350 Highway
- Resolution R-3534-23 for a $28,000.00 grant for park tree maintenance
- Discussion regarding purchasing policy and staffing
The Board approved an ordinance amending animal cruelty and nuisance animal regulations. It also authorized a $28,000 grant application for park tree maintenance and voted to lower the City Administrator's spending authority for budgeted and non-budgeted purchases.
- Approved amendment to animal cruelty and nuisance animal regulations (10-0)
- Approved $28,000 grant application to Missouri Department of Conservation for park tree maintenance (10-0)
- Directed staff to lower City Administrator spending limits to $20,000 for non-budgeted and $30,000 for budgeted purchases (6-4)
- Continued Conditional Use Permit for 9913 E. 56th Street to August 15, 2023 (10-0)
- Continued Conditional Use Permit for 11900 E. 350 Highway to August 15, 2023 (10-0)
- Accepted July 11 and July 18, 2023 meeting minutes (10-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Aldermen
The Raytown Board of Aldermen will hear a presentation on the 2021-2022 financial audit, then vote on several items including a conditional use permit for a car wash at 5318 Raytown Road, amendments to animal cruelty and nuisance regulations, a conflict-of-interest disclosure procedure, and acceptance of a police donation. They will also consider a contract for nuisance abatement services over $50,000.
- Public hearing and second reading of Bill 6637-23: conditional use permit for a car wash at 5318 Raytown Road
- First reading of Bill 6639-23: amending animal cruelty and nuisance animal regulations
- First reading of Bill 6640-23: establishing conflict-of-interest disclosure procedure for municipal officials
- Resolution R-3532-23: accepting donation from Raytown Volunteers in Police Service
- Resolution R-3533-23: agreement with MO Turf for nuisance abatement services over $50,000
The Board of Aldermen approved a conditional use permit for a car wash at 5318 Raytown Road and enacted an ordinance establishing conflict of interest disclosure procedures for municipal officials. The Board also approved several board appointments and a contract for nuisance abatement services.
- Approved appointment of Jackie Blunt to Park Board (9-0-1)
- Approved reappointment of Pat Riehle to Board of Zoning Adjustment (9-0-1)
- Approved reappointment of Kevin Jean-Paul to Planning & Zoning Commission (9-0-1)
- Approved reappointment of Steve Meyers to Planning & Zoning Commission (9-0-1)
- Approved conditional use permit for car wash at 5318 Raytown Road (9-0-1)
- Approved ordinance establishing conflict of interest disclosure procedures (9-0-1)
- Approved acceptance of donation from Raytown Volunteers in Police Service, Inc. (9-0-1)
- Approved agreement with MO Turf for nuisance abatement services (9-0-1)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Board of Aldermen
The Raytown Board of Aldermen will meet to discuss and vote on several key items, including a conditional use permit for a car wash at 5318 Raytown Road, text amendments to allow recreational marijuana use, and the acceptance of $4.012 million in state and federal grants for property demolition and park renovations. The board will also review mid-year financial reports and consider multiple infrastructure contracts totaling over $1.6 million.
- Conditional use permit for car wash at 5318 Raytown Road (Bill 6637-23)
- Text amendments to Chapter 50 for recreational (adult) marijuana use (Bill 6638-23)
- Acceptance of $1,012,000 Missouri DNR grant for 53rd Street property demolition
- Acceptance of $3,000,000 HUD grant for 53rd Street and Kenagy Park renovations
- Infrastructure contracts: $651,073 for ultrathin bonded asphalt, $815,470 for aggregate resurfacing, $91,262 for downtown alley resurfacing
The Board of Aldermen adopted an ordinance to accommodate statewide recreational marijuana use. The board also approved over $4 million in grant funding for property improvements and several road resurfacing contracts.
- Adopted ordinance 5729-23 regarding recreational marijuana use (9-0-1)
- Approved $1,012,000 grant for 53rd Street property demolition and improvements (9-0-1)
- Approved $3,000,000 HUD grant for 53rd Street and Kenagy Park renovations (9-0-1)
- Approved $65,000 pavement marking contract with Heartland Traffic Services, Inc. (9-0-1)
- Approved $651,073 asphalt surface project with McAnany Construction Inc. (9-0-1)
- Approved $815,470.60 resurfacing project with Donelson Construction Company, LLC (9-0-1)
- Approved $91,262.50 downtown alley and parking resurfacing with McConnell & Associates Corp. (7-1-2)
- Approved disposition of surplus city property by auction (8-0-2)