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Raytown public meetings in 2024

29 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 17, 2024 · 18:00

Committee of the Whole

Raytown aldermen to review staffing study at work session

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.

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Raytown City Hall, Raytown
Tue Dec 17, 2024 · 19:00

Board of Aldermen

Raytown aldermen to vote on $56K transit contract, hazardous waste program

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.

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✓ Decided: Raytown Board adopts 3 ordinances, approves consent agenda

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.

Raytown City Hall, Raytown
Tue Dec 3, 2024 · 19:00

Board of Aldermen

Raytown Board to consider police vehicle purchases, rezoning, and demolition contract

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.

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✓ Decided: Raytown approves rezoning at 5400 Blue Ridge Cutoff to commercial

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.

Raytown City Hall, Raytown
Tue Nov 19, 2024 · 19:00

Board of Aldermen

Raytown aldermen to vote on stormwater project amendment, budget reappropriation

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.

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✓ Decided: Raytown Board approves alderman and judge pay for 2025 term

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.

Raytown City Hall, Raytown
Tue Nov 12, 2024 · 19:00

Board of Aldermen

Raytown aldermen to vote on stormwater project, Habitat for Humanity deal

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.

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✓ Decided: Raytown approves $6M stormwater project and other resolutions

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.

Raytown City Hall, Raytown
Tue Oct 15, 2024 · 19:00

Board of Aldermen

Aldermen to review Q3 finances, fee changes, and street project change order

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.

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Raytown City Hall, Raytown
Tue Oct 1, 2024 · 19:00

Board of Aldermen

Raytown board to vote on sewer rate increase, rezoning, and FY2024-25 budget

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.

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Raytown City Hall, Raytown
Tue Sep 24, 2024 · 18:30

Board of Aldermen

Raytown Board of Aldermen to hold special session, likely closed personnel matters

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.

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Raytown City Hall, Raytown
Tue Sep 17, 2024 · 19:00

Board of Aldermen

Raytown Board to vote on sewer rate hike, tax levy, and $2.8M in contracts

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.

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✓ Decided: Raytown approves 2024 property tax levy and several sewer contracts

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.

Raytown City Hall, Raytown
Tue Sep 3, 2024 · 19:00

Board of Aldermen

Board to consider conditional use permit for event space at 6240 Raytown Road

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.

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✓ Decided: Board approves storm water easements and emergency repair

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.

Raytown City Hall, Raytown
Tue Aug 20, 2024 · 18:00

Committee of the Whole

Raytown board reviews FY2024-25 budgets for Community Development, Public Works, citywide

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.

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Raytown City Hall, Raytown
Tue Aug 20, 2024 · 19:00

Board of Aldermen

Raytown Board of Aldermen to hear ARPA update, approve minutes

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.

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✓ Decided: Raytown Board of Aldermen approves prior meeting minutes, adjourns

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.

Raytown City Hall, Raytown
Tue Aug 13, 2024 · 18:00

Committee of the Whole

Committee reviews FY2025 budgets for Court, Police, Parks, and Finance departments

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.

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✓ Decided: Raytown board hears FY2024-25 budget presentations from four departments

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.

Raytown City Hall, Raytown
Tue Aug 13, 2024 · 19:00

Board of Aldermen

Raytown aldermen to set 2024 property tax levy, sewer rates

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.

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✓ Decided: Board adopts harassment ordinance amendment, approves vehicle parts purchase

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.

Raytown City Hall, Raytown
Tue Jul 16, 2024 · 18:30

Committee of the Whole

Committee to review GO Bond status and approve prior minutes

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.

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Raytown City Hall, Raytown
Tue Jul 16, 2024 · 19:00

Board of Aldermen

Raytown board to vote on $1.28M street maintenance contract

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.

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✓ Decided: Raytown approves $1.28M street maintenance contract

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.

Raytown City Hall, Raytown
Tue Jul 2, 2024 · 19:00

Board of Aldermen

Raytown aldermen to consider $25M federal grant application for infrastructure

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.

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✓ Decided: Raytown approves transit contract, parking rules, grant applications

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.

Raytown City Hall, Raytown
Tue Jun 18, 2024 · 19:00

Board of Aldermen

Board considers utility zoning rules and $84K transit contract

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.

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✓ Decided: Board adopts ordinance governing major utility development in Raytown

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.

Sat Jun 8, 2024 · 08:30

Board of Aldermen

Raytown Board of Aldermen to set annual goals in closed session

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.

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Midwest Public Risk, Independence
Tue Jun 4, 2024 · 19:00

Board of Aldermen

Board considers zoning change and utility contracts worth over $800,000

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.

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✓ Decided: Raytown board approves zoning change, 3 permits, utility contracts

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.

Raytown City Hall, Raytown
Tue May 21, 2024 · 18:30

Committee of the Whole

Committee of the Whole to hear KCATA ridership presentation

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.

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Raytown City Hall, Raytown
Tue May 21, 2024 · 19:00

Board of Aldermen

Aldermen to vote on $949K demolition contract for 53rd Street park project

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.

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Tue May 7, 2024 · 18:00

Committee of the Whole

✓ Decided: Raytown board approves April meeting minutes, hears KCATA ridership update

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.

Raytown City Hall, Raytown
Tue May 7, 2024 · 19:00

Board of Aldermen

Raytown Board to review audit, health assessment, flag redesign

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.

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✓ Decided: Raytown adopts new official city flag, overrides first-reading rule

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.

Raytown City Hall, Raytown
Tue Apr 16, 2024 · 18:00

General

✓ Decided: Raytown board approves prior meeting minutes, hears community updates

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.

Raytown City Hall, Raytown
Tue Apr 16, 2024 · 19:00

Board of Aldermen

Board to approve vehicle sales permit and $125,000 in contracts

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.

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✓ Decided: Board approves conditional use permit for Vantage Motors car lot

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.

Tue Apr 9, 2024 · 19:00

Board of Aldermen

Raytown Board to consider conditional use permit for car sales at 10004 E. 350 Highway

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.

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Raytown City Hall, Raytown
Tue Mar 5, 2024 · 19:00

Board of Aldermen

Raytown Board to approve fuel, mowing, and equipment contracts

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.

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Raytown City Hall, Raytown
Tue Jan 16, 2024 · 19:00

Board of Aldermen

Raytown aldermen to vote on $299,689 stormwater design contract

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.

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