Raytown public meetings in 2024

Committee of the Whole

The Raytown Board of Aldermen will hold a work session to approve minutes from a previous meeting and discuss a staffing study presented by City Administrator Damon Hodges. The agenda contains only these two items, with no other substantive decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of November 14, 2023 Work Session minutes
• Staffing Study presentation by City Administrator Damon Hodges

Board of Aldermen

The Raytown Board of Aldermen will consider approving a $56,000 expenditure for transit services with the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority, and will hold first readings on ordinances for a regional household hazardous waste program, parking restrictions, and a water main easement. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items and public comments.

• R-3674-24: Approve up to $56,000 for KCATA transit services (IRIS/zTrip) for FY 2024-2025
• Bill 6684-24: Intergovernmental agreement with MARC Solid Waste Management District for household hazardous waste collection, up to $32,879.61
• Bill 6685-24: Amend Chapter 42 to prohibit parking at all times on certain streets
• Bill 6686-24: Grant easement to Raytown Water Company for water main construction along 59th Street and Raytown Road

The Raytown Board of Aldermen approved the consent agenda, including a $56,000 transportation authority expenditure, and adopted three ordinances: a hazardous waste collection agreement, a parking restriction amendment, and a water main easement. All votes were unanimous or near-unanimous, with one abstention on the consent agenda.

• Adopted consent agenda including $56,000 KCATA expenditure (9-0-0-1, Walters abstained)
• Adopted Ordinance 5776-24: hazardous waste collection agreement up to $32,879.61 (10-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 5777-24: parking prohibition amendment to Chapter 42 (10-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 5778-24: water main easement to Raytown Water Company (7-0-1-2, Myers and Walters abstained, Van Buskirk absent)

Board of Aldermen

The Raytown Board of Aldermen will hold a regular session on December 3, 2024, addressing a consent agenda with routine items, a public hearing on a rezoning request, and several resolutions for contracts and budget amendments. Key actions include approving police vehicle purchases, a stormwater engineering contract, and a police annex demolition project.

• Rezoning of 5400 Blue Ridge Cutoff from R-3 to NC (first reading)
• Purchase of four 2025 Ford Police Interceptors for up to $220,420
• Police annex demolition and construction contract with Royal Construction Services for up to $549,980
• Stormwater engineering services with George Butler Associates for up to $817,064
• Agreement with ClearGov for budget software up to $28,775

The Board of Aldermen approved a rezoning of a 0.46-acre parcel at 5400 Blue Ridge Cutoff from R-3 high-density residential to NC neighborhood commercial, filed by Tyeasha Smith of Ty's Cozy Care. The board also approved several resolutions, including purchases of police vehicles, equipment, and services, as well as contracts for engineering, demolition, and software. All votes were unanimous except for one 9-1 vote to suspend rules for an immediate second reading of the rezoning ordinance.

• Approved rezoning at 5400 Blue Ridge Cutoff to NC (10-0, Ordinance 5775-24)
• Approved consent agenda including police vehicle purchases (10-0)
• Approved $220,420 for four 2025 Ford Police Interceptors (10-0)
• Approved $89,880 for vehicle upfitting parts (10-0)
• Approved $817,064 for storm water engineering services (10-0)
• Approved $549,980 for police annex demolition and construction (10-0)
• Approved $40,150 for construction oversight of police annex (10-0)
• Approved $28,775 for ClearGov budget software (10-0)

Board of Aldermen

The Raytown Board of Aldermen will consider several resolutions, including amending the 83rd Street stormwater project contract and reappropriating incomplete budget expenditures. They will also hold second readings on ordinances setting compensation for aldermen and the municipal judge, and vote on routine consent agenda items like appointments and service contracts.

• R-3658-24: Amend T&B Trucking & Excavating LLC contract for 83rd Street stormwater project, adding $12,461.50 (total not to exceed $469,398.50)
• R-3659-24: Amend FY 2024-2025 budget to reappropriate various incomplete expenditures
• Second reading: Bill 6681-24 establishing alderman compensation for term beginning April 2025
• Second reading: Bill 6682-24 establishing municipal judge compensation for term beginning April 2025
• R-3655-24: Approve spending over $30,000 with Lauber Municipal Law LLC for legal services (budgeted $160,000)

The Raytown Board of Aldermen approved ordinances setting compensation for the Board of Aldermen and the Municipal Judge for the term beginning April 2025, both by 9-0-1 votes. They also approved several resolutions, including appointing Dave Thurman to the Planning & Zoning Commission, contracting with Lauber Municipal Law LLC for legal services, renewing software maintenance with Tyler Technologies, and continuing audit services with Troutt Beeman & Co. Additionally, they amended the 83rd Street stormwater project agreement and reappropriated budget funds. All items passed unanimously with Alderman Krizek absent.

• Approved ordinance establishing alderman compensation for term beginning April 2025 (9-0-1)
• Approved ordinance establishing municipal judge compensation for term beginning April 2025 (9-0-1)
• Approved resolution appointing Dave Thurman to Planning & Zoning Commission (consent agenda, 9-0-1)
• Approved resolution authorizing legal services expenditure over $30,000 with Lauber Municipal Law LLC (consent agenda, 9-0-1)
• Approved resolution for Tyler Technologies software maintenance up to $143,936 (consent agenda, 9-0-1)
• Approved resolution for audit services with Troutt Beeman & Co. up to $58,000 (consent agenda, 9-0-1)
• Approved resolution amending 83rd Street stormwater project agreement with T&B Trucking & Excavating LLC, adding $12,461.50 (9-0-1)
• Approved resolution amending FY 2024-2025 budget to reappropriate incomplete expenditures (9-0-1)

Board of Aldermen

The Raytown Board of Aldermen will hold a study session on GO Bond projects and consider several resolutions, including a $6 million stormwater improvement project and a $200,000 agreement with Habitat for Humanity. They will also have first readings on ordinances setting compensation for aldermen and the municipal judge.

• R-3652-24: $6,034,497.69 for 59th Street and Raytown Road stormwater improvements
• R-3648-24: $200,000 agreement with Truman Heritage Habitat for Humanity for minor home repair program
• R-3649-24: $125,160 for IT services with MDL Technology
• R-3650-24: $56,500 for records management system maintenance with Global Public Safety
• First reading of ordinances setting alderman compensation at $450/month and municipal judge salary increases

The Board of Aldermen approved all items on the agenda, including a $6,034,497.69 contract for the 59th Street and Raytown Road stormwater improvement project, a $200,000 agreement with Truman Heritage Habitat for Humanity for a minor home repair program, and several other resolutions. All votes were 10-0. The board also held first readings on ordinances setting compensation for aldermen and the municipal judge for terms beginning April 2025.

• Approved $6,034,497.69 stormwater improvement contract with VF Anderson Builders LLC (10-0)
• Approved $200,000 agreement with Truman Heritage Habitat for Humanity for minor home repair program (10-0)
• Approved $125,160 IT services agreement with MDL Technology LLC (10-0)
• Approved $56,500 records management maintenance with Global Public Safety (10-0)
• Approved $198,600 engineering services agreement with Lamp Rynearson for stormwater project (10-0)
• Approved ARPA-funded budget amendment for public works project (10-0)
• Approved meeting date change for April 2025 (10-0)
• Adopted minutes from October 15, 2024 meeting (10-0)

Board of Aldermen

The Raytown Board of Aldermen will hold a study session on the 3rd quarter financial update and the Comprehensive Plan's Existing Conditions Report, followed by a legislative session with a consent agenda and new business. New business includes a resolution to amend the city's fee schedule and a change order for the 2024 Street Maintenance Raytown Road Project. The agenda is substantive, with financial and policy items for discussion and action.

• Resolution R-3645-24 to approve amendments to the formal comprehensive schedule of fees and charges
• Resolution R-3646-24 authorizing a change order with JM Fahey Construction for the 2024 Street Maintenance Raytown Road Project, increasing the total to $1,510,017.42
• Consent agenda includes appointments to the Raytown Community Foundation Advisory Board (Christopher Bruenger, April Harrington, Mackenzie Magwire, Ryan Myers)
• Study session on 3rd Quarter Financial Update (as of July 31, 2024) showing total revenue of $27,031,778 and expenses of $23,107,699
• Study session on Comprehensive Plan Existing Conditions Report by The Lakota Group

The Board of Aldermen approved an expenditure of up to $231,017.42 through a change order with JM Fahey Construction Company for the 2024 Street Maintenance Raytown Road Project, bringing the total contract up to $1,510,017.42. Members also voted 9-1 to amend the city's comprehensive schedule of fees and charges across municipal departments. Additionally, the Board unanimously approved four appointments to the Raytown Community Foundation Advisory Board on the consent agenda.

• Approved up to $231,017.42 change order with JM Fahey Construction for Raytown Road project (10-0)
• Approved amendments to the comprehensive schedule of fees and charges (9-1)
• Approved consent agenda appointing four members to the Community Foundation Advisory Board (10-0)

Board of Aldermen

The Raytown Board of Aldermen will hold a continued public hearing and second reading on a sewer rate increase, with three options ranging from 3.5% to 7%. They will also hold a public hearing and first reading on rezoning 8809 E. 350 Highway, and consider resolutions approving the FY2024-25 budget, a conservation grant, and several public works contracts.

• Sewer rate increase options: 3.5%, 5.25%, or 7% (staff recommends 5.25%)
• Rezoning 8809 E. 350 Highway from HC/350 to HC-P
• FY2024-25 budget approval (R-3636-24)
• $24,027 grant from Missouri Dept. of Conservation for tree inventory (R-3637-24)
• Woodson Road stormwater project contract up to $352,294.80 (R-3638-24)

The Board of Aldermen approved a 7% increase for sewer service charges and adopted the City's 2024-2025 fiscal year budget. Additionally, the Board rezoned property at 8809 E. 350 Highway and authorized several infrastructure and maintenance projects, including stormwater repairs and a tree inventory program.

• Approved 7% sewer rate increase (7-3)
• Approved rezoning at 8809 E. 350 Highway (8-0)
• Adopted 2024-2025 fiscal year budget (9-0)
• Approved $24,027 grant for park tree maintenance (10-0)
• Approved $352,294.80 contract for Woodson Road stormwater project (10-0)
• Approved $126,415 budget amendment for emergency stormwater repair (10-0)

Board of Aldermen

The Raytown Board of Aldermen is meeting in a special session via Zoom. The agenda includes only a roll call, a possible closed session, and adjournment. The closed session is authorized for discussion of employee hiring, firing, discipline, or promotion, and personnel records. No other business is listed.

• Closed session under Missouri statute 610.021(3) for employee hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting
• Closed session under Missouri statute 610.021(13) for personnel records

Board of Aldermen

The Raytown Board of Aldermen will hold public hearings and second readings on ordinances to set the 2024 sewer service charges and the annual property tax levy. They will also consider several resolutions authorizing contracts and budget amendments, including a $1.5 million sewer maintenance project and a $120,350 agreement with Flock Group for police technology.

• Public hearing and second reading on sewer rate increase (options 3.5%, 5.25%, or 7%)
• Public hearing and second reading on 2024 property tax levy
• Second reading of conditional use permit for Royal Mansion Décor event space at 6240 Raytown Trafficway
• Resolution to amend budget for police and public works projects using ARPA funds
• Contract with Kissick Construction for $1,548,763.70 for sanitary sewer maintenance

The Board of Aldermen approved the 2024 property tax levy (Ordinance 5769-24) and a conditional use permit for an assembly room at 6240 Raytown Trafficway (Ordinance 5770-24). They also approved resolutions for police and public works projects funded by ARPA, a Flock Group agreement, and multiple sewer maintenance and construction contracts. The public hearing on sewer service charges was continued to October 1, 2024.

• Adopted 2024 property tax levy (8-0-2)
• Approved conditional use permit for Royal Mansion Décor at 6240 Raytown Trafficway (7-0-3)
• Approved ARPA-funded budget amendment for police and public works (7-0-3)
• Approved $120,350 Flock Group master services agreement (7-0-3)
• Approved $1,548,763.70 Kissick Construction sewer maintenance contract (7-0-3)
• Approved $152,058 George Butler Associates construction phase services (7-0-3)
• Approved $914,208.63 Kissick Construction 87th Street sewer basin project (7-0-3)
• Approved $100,000 John Deere compact track loader purchase (7-0-3)

Board of Aldermen

The Raytown Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing and first reading on a conditional use permit for an assembly room/event space at 6240 Raytown Trafficway. They will also consider accepting easements for a storm water project, ratify an emergency repair, and amend the budget for fleet maintenance. The consent agenda includes approving directors for a community improvement district.

• Public hearing and first reading for conditional use permit to Antenisha Jimerson for Royal Mansion Décor Event Space at 6240 Raytown Trafficway (max occupancy 300)
• First reading of ordinance accepting easements for 59th Street and Raytown Road storm water improvement project
• Resolution R-3627-24 ratifying $75,000 emergency storm water repair at 5417 Sterling with Leath & Sons, Inc.
• Resolution R-3628-24 amending FY 2023-2024 budget for fleet maintenance
• Consent agenda: Resolution R-3626-24 appointing directors to Laurel 350 Hwy Community Improvement District Board

The Board of Aldermen approved several items, including a conditional use permit for an assembly room at 6240 Raytown Road, acceptance of easements for the 59th Street and Raytown Road storm water improvement project, an emergency storm water repair contract with Leath & Sons, Inc. for $75,000, and a budget amendment for fleet maintenance. All votes were unanimous except for one abstention on the consent agenda.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and CID director appointments (9-0-1, Walters abstained)
• Approved conditional use permit for Royal Mansion Décor Event Space at 6240 Raytown Road (first reading)
• Approved easements for 59th Street and Raytown Road storm water project (10-0, became Ordinance 5768-24)
• Approved emergency storm water repair contract with Leath & Sons, Inc. for $75,000 (10-0)
• Approved FY 2023-2024 budget amendment for fleet maintenance (10-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Raytown Board of Aldermen Committee of the Whole is meeting to hear departmental budget presentations for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. Presentations will cover Community Development, Public Works, and citywide departments (Governing Body, Administration, Law, Capital Sales Tax, Risk Management). The agenda also includes approval of the August 13, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Community Development budget request: $1,575,654 total expenditures, adding 2.0 FTE (Nuisance Specialists) and 1.0 FTE net increase
• Public Works budget request: $2,814,158 total expenditures, adding 2.4 FTE (Crew Leader, Mechanic, Operations Supervisor, Sr. Maint. Worker)
• Capital Sales Tax Fund: $1,557,800 revenue, $1,829,415 expenses, including $200,000 for fountain, $300,000 salt spreader holder, $195,000 OpenGov conversion
• Community Development includes $145,000 for weeds/brush nuisance abatement and $50,000 for Minor Home Repair program
• Public Works includes $105,000 professional services and $81,500 computer services (City Works contract $46,000)

The committee approved the minutes from the August 13, 2024, meeting. Departmental budget presentations for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 were delivered by the Community Development Director, Public Works Director, and City Administrator.

• Approved August 13, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting minutes (5-0-2)

Board of Aldermen

The Raytown Board of Aldermen is holding a regular session with a study session on the ARPA update, followed by a legislative session. The only action item is approval of the consent agenda, which includes minutes from the previous meeting. No new ordinances or resolutions are listed for this meeting.

• ARPA update by City Administrator Damon Hodges
• Consent agenda: approval of minutes from August 13, 2024 meeting

The Raytown Board of Aldermen held a regular session on August 20, 2024, with no substantive decisions beyond approving the minutes from the August 13, 2024 meeting. The meeting included a proclamation, reports, and an ARPA update, but no other legislative actions were taken.

• Approved minutes from August 13, 2024 Board of Aldermen meeting (7-0-1-2)

Committee of the Whole

The Raytown Board of Aldermen’s Committee of the Whole will hear presentations on the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budgets for the Court, Police, Parks & Recreation, and Finance departments. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is informational.

The Committee of the Whole approved the July 16, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0-3) and received departmental budget presentations for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 from the Court, Police, Parks, and Finance departments. No budget decisions were made; the presentations were informational only.

• Approved July 16, 2024 Committee of the Whole minutes (7-0-3)
• Heard FY2024-25 budget presentation from Court (Judge Traci Fann)
• Heard FY2024-25 budget presentation from Police (Captain Dyon Harper)
• Heard FY2024-25 budget presentation from Parks (Dave Turner)
• Heard FY2024-25 budget presentation from Finance (Michael Graham)

Board of Aldermen

The Raytown Board of Aldermen will hold first readings on ordinances setting the 2024 property tax levy and amending sewer service charges, with public hearings scheduled for September 17. They will also consider a resolution to purchase vehicle upfitting parts and supplies for up to $47,000, and make appointments to the Park Board and Planning & Zoning Commission.

• First reading of Bill 6675-24 amending sewer service charges (public hearing Sept 17)
• First reading of Bill 6676-24 establishing 2024 property tax levy for general and park funds
• First reading of Bill 6677-24 amending harassment ordinance (Section 28-99)
• Resolution R-3625-24 authorizing up to $47,000 for vehicle upfitting parts and supplies
• Appointments: Jourdan Price to Park Board, Josh Morales to Planning & Zoning Commission

The Raytown Board of Aldermen approved an ordinance amending the city's harassment code, which became ordinance 5767-24. They also approved a resolution authorizing up to $47,000 for vehicle upfitting parts and supplies. Several other items were introduced for first reading, including a sewer service charge amendment and the 2024 property tax levy, with public hearings scheduled for September 17, 2024.

• Approved consent agenda including appointments of Jourdan Price to Park Board and Josh Morales to Planning & Zoning Commission (8-0-2)
• Adopted ordinance 5767-24 amending harassment code (8-0-2)
• Approved resolution R-3625-24 for vehicle upfitting parts up to $47,000 (8-0-2)
• Introduced Bill 6675-24 on sewer service charges for first reading
• Introduced Bill 6676-24 on 2024 property tax levy for first reading

Committee of the Whole

The Raytown Board of Aldermen Committee of the Whole will meet to approve the May 21, 2024 meeting minutes and receive an update on the status of the GO Bond from Public Works Director Robinson Camp. The agenda is brief, with only these two items listed.

• Approval of May 21, 2024 Committee of the Whole minutes
• Update on GO Bond status by Public Works Director Robinson Camp

The committee approved the minutes from the May 21, 2024 meeting. Public Works Director Robinson Camp provided an update on the status of the GO Bond.

• Approved May 21, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting minutes (7-0-3)

Board of Aldermen

The Raytown Board of Aldermen will hold a study session to discuss proposed amendments to the July 2023 Strategic Plan, then consider several resolutions and ordinances. Key actions include authorizing a $1,279,000 street maintenance contract with JM Fahey Construction, a $51,500 pavement marking agreement, and a $35,607.68 root control contract. The board will also review ordinances on stormwater easements and conflict-of-interest disclosure.

• Resolution R-3618-24: $1,279,000 contract with JM Fahey Construction for 2024 street maintenance on Raytown Road
• Resolution R-3619-24: $51,500 agreement with Heartland Traffic Services for citywide pavement marking
• Resolution R-3620-24: $35,607.68 contract with Duke's Root Control for root control
• Resolution R-3621-24: Budget amendment for 87th Street Equalization Basin using ARPA funds
• Resolution R-3622-24: $53,200 engineering services agreement with Lamp Rynearson for 87th Street project

The Board of Aldermen unanimously approved all agenda items, including a $1,279,000 street maintenance contract with JM Fahey Construction, a $51,500 pavement marking agreement, and several other resolutions. Two ordinances were adopted: one accepting easements for the Woodson Road stormwater project and another establishing a conflict-of-interest disclosure procedure. All votes were 10-0.

• Approved $1,279,000 street maintenance contract with JM Fahey Construction (10-0)
• Approved $51,500 pavement marking agreement with Heartland Traffic Services (10-0)
• Approved $35,607.68 root control agreement with Duke's Root Control (10-0)
• Approved budget amendment for 87th Street Equalization Basin using ARPA funds (10-0)
• Approved $53,200 engineering services agreement with Lamp Rynearson (10-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 5765-24 accepting easements for Woodson Road stormwater project (10-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 5766-24 establishing conflict-of-interest disclosure procedure (10-0)

Board of Aldermen

The Raytown Board of Aldermen will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including a second reading of a transit service contract with KCATA for up to $84,000, a first reading of a parking regulation update, and grant applications for tree maintenance and major infrastructure projects. The board will also vote on reappointments to the Park Board. The agenda includes routine consent items and public comments.

• Second reading of ordinance authorizing transit service contract with KCATA for IRIS (ZTRIP) flex service, not to exceed $84,000
• First reading of ordinance repealing and replacing Article XII of Chapter 42 on stopping, standing, or parking restrictions
• Resolution to apply for $24,200 Missouri Department of Conservation grant for parks tree inventory and maintenance
• Resolution to apply for up to $25,000,000 U.S. DOT RAISE grant for infrastructure projects
• Resolution to apply for up to $13,171,390 in grants through Mid-America Regional Council

The Board of Aldermen approved a $84,000 transit service contract with KCATA for IRIS (zTrip) flex service, adopted a new parking regulations ordinance, and authorized grant applications for tree maintenance, RAISE funding, and Mid-America Regional Council projects. All votes were unanimous except one abstention on the MARC grant resolution.

• Approved $84,000 transit contract with KCATA for IRIS (zTrip) flex service (10-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 5764-24 updating parking restrictions on certain streets (10-0)
• Approved $24,200 grant application to Missouri Dept. of Conservation for tree inventory and maintenance (10-0)
• Approved RAISE grant application up to $25,000,000 for infrastructure projects (10-0)
• Approved MARC grant applications up to $13,171,390 for city projects (9-0-1 abstention)

Board of Aldermen

The Raytown Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 50, governing major utility development and expansion. The board will also vote on a first reading of a $84,000 contract with the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority for IRIS (ZTRIP) Flex transportation service.

• Public Hearing: Text amendment to Chapter 50 for major utility development rules
• First Reading: $84,000 transit service contract with Kansas City Area Transportation Authority for IRIS (ZTRIP) Flex
• Resolution R-3612-24: Amend FY2023-2024 budget for workers' compensation

The Board of Aldermen approved an ordinance amending Chapter 50 to govern the development and expansion of major utilities, passing 10-0. They also approved a resolution amending the FY 2023-2024 budget for workers' compensation, also 10-0. The consent agenda, including minutes from June 4, was adopted 9-0-1. Two items were introduced for first reading: a transit service contract with KCATA for up to $84,000 and a budget amendment for workers' compensation.

• Adopted Ordinance 5762-24 amending Chapter 50 for major utility development (10-0)
• Approved Resolution R-3612-24 amending FY 2023-2024 budget for workers' compensation (10-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including June 4, 2024 minutes (9-0-1)
• Introduced Bill No. 6671-24 for KCATA transit service contract up to $84,000 (first reading)

Board of Aldermen

The Raytown Board of Aldermen will hold a special session to discuss and set annual goals. A closed session is scheduled to address legal, personnel, and real estate matters under Missouri’s open meetings law.

• Closed session under MO Rev. Stat. § 610.021 for legal, personnel, and real estate discussions
• Annual Board Goals discussion

Board of Aldermen

The Raytown Board of Aldermen will hold public hearings on three zoning changes and vote on multiple utility-related contracts and budget amendments. The meeting includes a study session on the Parks & Recreation annual report and legislative action on stormwater, wastewater, and utility improvement projects.

• Amendment to zoning map at Blue Ridge Cutoff and E 62nd Terr. from R-3 to NC (0.87-acre parcel)
• Conditional Use Permit for vehicle repair facility at 8830 E. 350 Highway (Monster Garage, LLC)
• Conditional Use Permit for vehicle repair facility at 9305 E. 350 Highway (Emerald Auto, LLC)
• Stormwater improvement easements for 83rd Street project
• Professional services agreements totaling $826,138.50 for wastewater, stormwater, and utility projects

The Board of Aldermen approved a zoning change for a property at Blue Ridge Cutoff and 62nd Terr., issued conditional use permits for vehicle repair/sales at two locations on E. 350 Highway, and authorized several public works contracts and budget amendments. All votes were unanimous except for two 9-1 votes to suspend rules for immediate second readings.

• Approved zoning change from R-3 to NC at Blue Ridge Cutoff and 62nd Terr. (10-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for Monster Garage LLC at 8830 E. 350 Highway (10-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for Emerald Auto LLC at 9305 E. 350 Highway (10-0)
• Approved ordinance amending Chapter 50 for major utility development (first reading only)
• Approved easements for 83rd Street stormwater project (10-0)
• Approved $110,000 on-call wastewater/stormwater services agreement with Leath & Sons (10-0)
• Approved budget amendment for ARPA-funded public works projects (10-0)
• Approved $605,883.50 contract for 53rd Street utility improvements (10-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Raytown Board of Aldermen’s Committee of the Whole will convene to conduct routine procedural business and receive a presentation on Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) ridership. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

The Raytown Board of Aldermen Committee of the Whole approved the May 7, 2024 meeting minutes and directed staff to negotiate a $112,000 agreement with the Kansas City Area Transit Authority to fund the IRIS service program from July 1, 2024, through October 31, 2025. The meeting concluded at 7:09 p.m.

• Approved May 7, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting minutes (7-0-2-1)
• Directed staff to negotiate KCATA IRIS service agreement for $112,000 from July 1, 2024 – October 31, 2025 (9-0-1)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:09 p.m.

Board of Aldermen

The Raytown Board of Aldermen will consider three resolutions: declaring two surplus police vehicles for auction, authorizing a $949,397.03 contract with Genesis Environmental Solutions for the 53rd Street demolition project, and approving a $25,000 grant to Raytown BMX. The meeting also includes a study session on ARPA funding updates.

• R-3603-24: Declare 2011 Ford Expedition and 2010 Ford Crown Vic surplus and auction
• R-3604-24: Authorize $949,397.03 contract with Genesis Environmental Solutions for 53rd Street demolition
• R-3605-24: Approve $25,000 grant to Raytown BMX for FY 2023-2024
• Consent agenda: Approve minutes from May 7, 2024 meeting
• Study session: ARPA funding update by City Administrator

The Board of Aldermen approved a demolition contract for 53rd Street and a grant for Raytown BMX. The board also authorized the auction of surplus city property and adopted previous meeting minutes.

• Approved agreement with Genesis Environmental Solutions, Inc. for 53rd Street demolition project up to $949,397.03 (9-0-1)
• Approved $25,000.00 grant request for Raytown BMX (9-0-1)
• Approved resolution declaring city property as surplus for auction (9-0-1)
• Adopted May 7, 2024 meeting minutes (9-0-1)

Committee of the Whole

The Raytown Board of Aldermen Committee of the Whole will meet to review the minutes from the April 16, 2024 meeting. The primary discussion item is a presentation regarding KCATA ridership.

• Approval of April 16, 2024 meeting minutes
• KCATA ridership presentation

The Raytown Board of Aldermen Committee of the Whole approved the April 16, 2024 meeting minutes by a 9-0-1 vote. The board also received a presentation on KCATA ridership from Assistant City Administrator Missy Wilson and Bryce Shields of KCATA. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved April 16, 2024 Committee of the Whole minutes (9-0-1)

Board of Aldermen

The Raytown Board of Aldermen will hold a study session featuring the 2022-2023 fiscal year audit presentation and a community health assessment, followed by a legislative session with a consent agenda, a first reading of a flag redesign ordinance, and a resolution to continue a tow management services agreement.

• 2022-2023 Fiscal Year Audit Presentation
• Community Health Assessment by Jackson County Public Health
• R-3601-24: Reappointment of Wendy McDermott to Jackson County Board of Equalization
• Bill No. 6665-24: First reading of ordinance adopting redesigned official city flag
• R-3602-24: Resolution to continue tow management services agreement with CFKAA Holdings, LLC

The Board of Aldermen approved a redesigned official flag for Raytown, suspending rules to pass it in a single meeting (9-1). They also reappointed Wendy McDermott to the Jackson County Board of Equalization and renewed a tow management services agreement with CFKAA Holdings, LLC, both unanimously. No public comments were made, and the meeting included presentations on the fiscal year audit and community health assessment.

• Adopted Ordinance 5757-24 adopting a redesigned official flag (9-1)
• Suspended rules for immediate second reading of flag ordinance (9-1)
• Approved R-3601-24 reappointing Wendy McDermott to Jackson County Board of Equalization (10-0)
• Approved R-3602-24 continuing tow management services agreement with CFKAA Holdings, LLC (10-0)

General

The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss updates regarding Truman Heritage Habitat for Humanity and Animal Control. The body will also consider the approval of the September 19, 2023, meeting minutes.

• Approval of September 19, 2023, meeting minutes
• Truman Heartland Community Update
• Habitat for Humanity Update
• Animal Control Update

The Raytown Board of Aldermen Committee of the Whole met on April 16, 2024, and approved the September 19, 2023 meeting minutes by a 7-0-3 vote. The meeting included informational updates from Truman Heritage Habitat for Humanity, a Habitat for Humanity update, and an Animal Control update, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved September 19, 2023 Committee of the Whole minutes (7-0-3)

Board of Aldermen

The Raytown Board of Aldermen will vote on a conditional-use permit for Vantage Motors to sell vehicles at 10004 E. Missouri 350 Highway and on four spending items totaling up to $125,000 for veterinary services, escrow deposits, a staffing study, and sewer-maintenance amendments.

• Second reading of Bill No. 6662-24 to issue a conditional-use permit to Vantage Motors, LLC at 10004 E. Missouri 350 Highway
• Resolution R-3597-24 authorizing up to $30,000 for Laurel Pet Resort veterinary services within FY2023-24 budget
• Resolution R-3598-24 depositing $25,000 to the City of Raytown escrow per EIEIO Real Estate LLC agreement
• Resolution R-3599-24 approving a $75,000 professional-services agreement with Mejora Group for a citywide staffing study

The Board of Aldermen approved a conditional use permit for Vantage Motors to operate a vehicle sales business at 10004 E. Missouri 350 Highway, with an amendment extending the construction deadline from one to two years. The board also approved a two-month transit service extension with KCATA, a $25,000 escrow deposit from EIEIO Real Estate, a $75,000 staffing study, and a $15,197.90 amendment to a sewer maintenance contract. All items passed with near-unanimous votes, with one abstention on the transit extension.

• Approved conditional use permit for Vantage Motors vehicle sales at 10004 E. Missouri 350 Hwy, amended to 2-year construction deadline (10-0)
• Approved $23,533 two-month transit service extension with KCATA (8-0-1-1)
• Approved $25,000 escrow deposit from EIEIO Real Estate (9-0-1)
• Approved $75,000 staffing study with Mejorando Group (9-0-1)
• Approved $15,197.90 amendment to Kissick Construction sewer project, total $1,610,549.30 (9-0-1)
• Approved consent agenda including $30,000+ veterinary services with Laurel Pet Resort (9-0-1)

Board of Aldermen

The Raytown Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing and first reading on a conditional use permit for a vehicle sales operation, and will also consider first reading of a final plat for a nearby property. The consent agenda includes routine items such as appointments, delinquent tax lists, a concrete repair contract, and insurance rate resolutions.

• Public hearing and first reading for conditional use permit for Vantage Motors LLC vehicle sales at 10004 E. Missouri 350 Highway
• First reading of final plat for Laurel 350 Highway at Highway 350 and Laurel Avenue (1.98 acres)
• Resolution R-3592-24: $110,000 contract with Precision Construction & Contracting for 2024 concrete repair
• Resolution R-3595-24: $35,000 expenditure with R.E. Pedrotti Company for SCADA alert system
• Resolution R-3594-24: setting medical, dental, and vision insurance rates for July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025

The Board of Aldermen approved the final plat for the Laurel 350 Highway development and authorized a $110,000 concrete repair contract. They also established new insurance rates for city employees and appointed Alderman Ian Scott as Acting President. A conditional use permit for a vehicle sales business was held for public hearing but not yet voted on.

• Approved Final Plat of Laurel 350 Highway (10-0)
• Authorized $110,000 concrete repair contract with Precision Construction (9-0-0-1)
• Appointed Alderman Ian Scott as Acting President (10-0)
• Approved medical, dental, and vision insurance rates for 2024-2025 (10-0)
• Authorized $35,000 for supervisory control system with R.E. Pedrotti Company (10-0)
• Amended budget for Little Blue River Watershed feasibility study (10-0)
• Held public hearing for Conditional Use Permit at 10004 E. 350 Highway (no vote)
• Motion to remove Park Board appointment from Consent Agenda failed (4-6)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will consider several items including the purchase of three police vehicles and the acceptance of easements for a stormwater project. Other business includes a professional services agreement for a city plan update and an amendment to a construction contract for the City Hall Court Office.

• Purchase of (3) 2025 Ford Utility Police Interceptors for $155,831.00
• Acceptance of easements for the 59th Street and Raytown Road Storm Water Improvement Project
• Professional services agreement with The Lakota Group for the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update up to $120,000.00
• Adoption of a new investment policy for the City of Raytown
• Amendment to Harmon Construction, Inc. agreement for City Hall Court Office improvements for $1,801.91

The Board of Aldermen approved a $120,000 agreement for a comprehensive plan update and the purchase of three police interceptors. Other actions included adopting a city investment policy and accepting easements for a storm water improvement project.

• Approved purchase of (3) 2025 Ford Utility Police Interceptors up to $155,831.00 (8-0-0-2)
• Approved acceptance of easements for 59th Street and Raytown Road storm water project (10-0)
• Approved professional services agreement with The Lakota Group for 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update up to $120,000.00 (10-0)
• Approved and adopted a City of Raytown investment policy (10-0)
• Approved $1,801.91 amendment to Harmon Construction, Inc. agreement for City Hall Court Office improvements (9-0-0-1)

Board of Aldermen

The Raytown Board of Aldermen will consider routine consent agenda items including fuel purchases, mowing services, and equipment upfitting, plus a first reading of an ordinance for stormwater easements and a resolution for engineering services on the Raytown Road project. The meeting also includes a financial quarterly report and public comments.

• Fuel purchase from John Moore Oil Company up to $179,350
• Mowing services continuation with RPM Mowing, LLC up to $60,000
• Equipment upfit for 2024 Ford F-550 from American Equipment Company up to $65,000
• First reading of ordinance accepting easements for 59th Street and Raytown Road stormwater project
• Engineering services agreement with Lamp Rynearson for Raytown Road project up to $134,500

The Board of Aldermen approved several public works contracts via consent agenda and a separate resolution. These include fuel purchases, mowing services, vehicle equipment, and engineering services for road improvements.

• Approved fuel purchase from John Moore Oil Company up to $179,350.00 (8-0-2)
• Approved mowing services agreement with RPM Mowing, LLC up to $60,000.00 (8-0-2)
• Approved equipment to upfit a 2024 Ford F-550 from American Equipment Company up to $65,000.00 (8-0-2)
• Approved engineering services agreement with Lamp Rynearson for Raytown Road Improvement Project up to $134,500.00 (8-0-2)
• Approved February 13, 2024 meeting minutes (8-0-2)

Board of Aldermen

The Raytown Board of Aldermen will meet to consider several routine resolutions, including supporting a summer concert series, approving spending over $30,000 for nuisance abatement, and renewing a software maintenance agreement. They will also hold first readings on ordinances to amend court costs and false information penalties, and to approve a site plan for a building expansion.

• Resolution R-3578-24 supporting the Raytown Live summer concert series on city greenspace
• Resolution R-3579-24 authorizing over $30,000 for MO Turf nuisance abatement services
• Resolution R-3580-24 approving $69,472 maintenance agreement with Azteca Systems for Cityworks
• First reading of Bill 6658-24 amending court costs in municipal code
• First reading of Bill 6660-24 approving final site plan for H&H Color Lab expansion at 8906 E. 67th Street

The Board of Aldermen approved a final site plan for a building expansion at 8906 E. 67th Street. They also passed ordinances updating municipal codes regarding court costs and false information to the court. Additionally, the Board approved several resolutions and cancelled the February 20 meeting.

• Approved final site plan for H&H Color Lab expansion at 8906 E. 67th Street (8-0-2)
• Approved Ordinance 5750-24 amending municipal code for court costs (8-0-2)
• Approved Ordinance 5751-24 amending municipal code regarding false information to the court (8-0-2)
• Approved expenditure over $30,000 for MO Turf nuisance abatement services (8-0-2)
• Approved maintenance agreement with Azteca Systems Holdings, LLC up to $69,472 (8-0-2)
• Approved appointment of Patrick Nelson to the Raytown Park Board (8-0-2)
• Approved resolution supporting Mayor's ad hoc event committee for summer concert series (8-0-2)
• Cancelled the February 20, 2024, Regular Session meeting (8-0-2)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will consider a first reading of an ordinance amending traffic violations bureau procedures and a resolution approving a $299,689 engineering contract for stormwater project design. They will also discuss a possible flag redesign. The agenda includes routine consent items and public comments.

• First reading of Bill 6657-24 amending traffic violations bureau sections 12-6 and 42-548 through 42-551
• Resolution R-3577-24 authorizing $299,689 contract with George Butler Associates for stormwater GO bond conceptual design
• Budget amendment transferring $299,689 from General Fund to Storm Water Fund
• Discussion item on Raytown flag redesign
• Consent agenda includes approval of January 2, 2024 meeting minutes

The Board of Aldermen approved an ordinance amending the municipal code regarding courts, jails, and the traffic violations bureau, and adopted a resolution authorizing an engineering services agreement with George Butler Associates for storm water design not to exceed $299,689.00. The Board also directed staff to create an ordinance for a proposed flag redesign. The January 2, 2024 meeting minutes were adopted.

• Adopted January 2, 2024 meeting minutes (9-0-0-1, Myers abstained)
• Approved Bill No. 6657-24 amending municipal code sections on courts, jails, and traffic violations bureau (10-0); became Ordinance 5749-24
• Approved R-3577-24 authorizing engineering agreement with George Butler Associates for storm water design, not to exceed $299,689.00 (10-0)
• Directed staff to create an ordinance for proposed flag redesign (7-3)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will consider several routine resolutions and one new ordinance. Key items include renewing mowing services and reappointing a member to the Tax Increment Financing Commission.

• Reappointment of George Koepp to the Tax Increment Financing Commission
• Mowing services agreement with Mowers Ahead Lawn & Landscaping LLC up to $48,000.00
• Minor home repair program agreement with Truman Heritage Habitat for Humanity up to $50,000.00
• First reading of Bill No. 6656-24 regarding a real estate lease with Friends of Rice-Tremonti Home Association

The Board of Aldermen approved the consent agenda, including reappointing George Koepp to the TIF Commission, a $48,000 mowing contract, and a $50,000 home repair program. They also approved an intergovernmental real estate lease agreement with the Friends of Rice-Tremonti Home Association after suspending rules for an immediate second reading. All votes were 9-0-1 with Alderman Myers absent.

• Approved consent agenda including R-3574-24, R-3575-24, R-3576-24 (9-0-1)
• Approved $48,000 mowing services agreement with Mowers Ahead Lawn & Landscaping (9-0-1)
• Approved $50,000 minor home repair program with Truman Heritage Habitat for Humanity (9-0-1)
• Approved intergovernmental real estate lease with Friends of Rice-Tremonti Home Association (9-0-1)