1 00:00:05,612 --> 00:00:08,642 >> Welcome to the 30th regular meeting of the Jackson County 2 00:00:08,642 --> 00:00:09,527 Legislature. 3 00:00:09,527 --> 00:00:11,927 It is Monday, August 10, 2026. 4 00:00:15,321 --> 00:00:20,802 The time is 3:03, when we are at the eastern Jackson County 5 00:00:20,802 --> 00:00:24,402 Courthouse common ground floor, legislative chambers paramedic 6 00:00:24,402 --> 00:00:27,460 madam clerk, we're going to call the roll. 7 00:00:27,460 --> 00:00:34,600 I want to know that legislator Flower asked to be excused. 8 00:00:36,694 --> 00:00:39,940 >> Thank you, Ms. Chair. 9 00:00:42,697 --> 00:00:44,697 [roll call] 10 00:00:54,424 --> 00:00:58,240 Five present, three absent, one excused. 11 00:00:58,842 --> 00:01:01,214 >> Please join me for the Pledge of Allegiance. 12 00:01:01,214 --> 00:01:03,506 >> I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States 13 00:01:03,506 --> 00:01:03,516 of America and to the Republic for which it stands, 14 00:01:03,516 --> 00:01:04,933 one nation under God, indivisible, 15 00:01:04,933 --> 00:01:08,533 with liberty and justice for all. 16 00:01:20,771 --> 00:01:23,820 >> Is there a motion to approve the journal? 17 00:01:23,820 --> 00:01:24,362 >> So moved. 18 00:01:24,362 --> 00:01:25,562 >> Second. 19 00:01:25,562 --> 00:01:27,562 >> All in favor? 20 00:01:27,982 --> 00:01:28,689 [members voting] 21 00:01:28,689 --> 00:01:29,812 Is anyone opposed? 22 00:01:29,812 --> 00:01:32,242 Today is August the 10th, 2026. 23 00:01:32,242 --> 00:01:37,642 And I will open the public hearing for resolution 22367, 24 00:01:38,255 --> 00:01:40,392 authorizing the County Executive to take 25 00:01:40,392 --> 00:01:42,378 necessary preliminary steps to facilitate 26 00:01:42,378 --> 00:01:44,982 the issuance of a special obligation 27 00:01:44,982 --> 00:01:48,175 bonds for improvements to University health facilities 28 00:01:48,175 --> 00:01:49,258 and services. 29 00:01:49,258 --> 00:01:54,580 If you have not signed in yet, we 30 00:01:54,236 --> 00:01:57,268 do have a sign in sheet outside. 31 00:01:57,268 --> 00:01:59,322 I need you to sign in as soon as possible 32 00:01:59,322 --> 00:02:00,882 if you would like to speak. 33 00:02:00,882 --> 00:02:04,820 Anyone wishing to give testimony will need 34 00:02:04,820 --> 00:02:07,522 to be sworn in by our clerk. 35 00:02:07,522 --> 00:02:10,290 The clerk of the legislature. 36 00:02:10,290 --> 00:02:12,908 Once your sworn in, when your name is called, 37 00:02:12,908 --> 00:02:16,820 please come to the podium, state your full name clearly, 38 00:02:16,820 --> 00:02:19,742 if you're representing your organization, please say that 39 00:02:19,742 --> 00:02:20,598 as well. 40 00:02:20,598 --> 00:02:23,106 Each speaker will have two minutes. 41 00:02:23,106 --> 00:02:25,912 And the deputy county clerk will keep the time. 42 00:02:25,912 --> 00:02:30,934 So please wrap up your thoughts when you hear the timer sound. 43 00:02:30,934 --> 00:02:34,662 All comments should be directed to the county legislature 44 00:02:34,662 --> 00:02:37,322 and not other members of the audience. 45 00:02:37,322 --> 00:02:40,362 Please click your remarks on this subject of this hearing. 46 00:02:40,362 --> 00:02:42,682 We ask that you avoid repeating points 47 00:02:42,682 --> 00:02:45,820 made by previous speakers. 48 00:02:45,146 --> 00:02:48,208 If you have written testimony or documents, 49 00:02:48,208 --> 00:02:50,690 please hand them to the county Clerk or Deputy County 50 00:02:50,690 --> 00:02:52,820 clerk after you speak. 51 00:02:52,820 --> 00:02:55,272 These will be labeled as exhibits. 52 00:02:55,272 --> 00:03:01,272 Madam Clerk, if anyone is going to testify, please stand 53 00:03:01,514 --> 00:03:02,855 and you'll be sworn in. 54 00:03:02,855 --> 00:03:05,378 If you are thinking about testifying, 55 00:03:05,378 --> 00:03:09,578 we stand and You'll be sworn in. 56 00:03:14,785 --> 00:03:16,532 Madam Clerk. 57 00:03:16,532 --> 00:03:18,782 >> So you affirm that your testimony will be the truth 58 00:03:18,782 --> 00:03:20,362 and nothing but the truth? 59 00:03:20,362 --> 00:03:23,762 >> Please join us right over here. 60 00:03:23,762 --> 00:03:24,962 >> Madam chairman? 61 00:03:24,962 --> 00:03:26,767 I have these handouts that the legislator 62 00:03:26,767 --> 00:03:29,802 got from University Health that I would like to pass out. 63 00:03:29,802 --> 00:03:31,802 >> Thank you. 64 00:03:39,323 --> 00:03:40,454 Thank you. 65 00:03:40,454 --> 00:03:43,311 Mr. Schills, thank you for being here. 66 00:03:43,311 --> 00:03:45,415 Please state your name and organization. 67 00:03:45,415 --> 00:03:50,215 >> Thank you, Charles William Shiells with University health. 68 00:03:54,442 --> 00:03:56,762 I'm here in support of the special obligation bonds 69 00:03:56,762 --> 00:03:59,150 to revitalize the Lakewood campus. 70 00:03:59,150 --> 00:04:02,820 You all have heard the presentation a couple of weeks 71 00:04:02,820 --> 00:04:03,420 ago. 72 00:04:03,420 --> 00:04:07,842 And we appreciate the executive voting and legislation 73 00:04:10,205 --> 00:04:11,163 moving forward on this. 74 00:04:11,163 --> 00:04:12,705 We think this is a unique opportunity 75 00:04:12,705 --> 00:04:17,922 to revitalize what is a valuable county asset that provides 76 00:04:17,922 --> 00:04:22,520 health services, particularly to the underserved of Jackson 77 00:04:22,520 --> 00:04:22,552 County. 78 00:04:22,552 --> 00:04:23,474 It is a unique. 79 00:04:23,474 --> 00:04:26,138 We are the only safety net hospital in Missouri 80 00:04:26,138 --> 00:04:28,786 that is supported by County. 81 00:04:28,786 --> 00:04:34,162 We serve 130,000 patients, many of them are the Lakewood campus. 82 00:04:34,162 --> 00:04:37,802 These plans will move this forward and some of the county 83 00:04:37,802 --> 00:04:39,482 will be proud of and the patients can 84 00:04:39,482 --> 00:04:40,774 receive extraordinary services. 85 00:04:40,774 --> 00:04:43,434 The short version is it replaces buildings 86 00:04:43,434 --> 00:04:47,978 that were built in 1908, 1928 with new modernized facilities. 87 00:04:47,978 --> 00:04:51,354 It also makes an investment in others 88 00:04:51,354 --> 00:04:54,469 in the county and the ability to deliver primary care. 89 00:04:54,469 --> 00:04:56,677 We appreciate the leadership of the County executive. 90 00:04:56,677 --> 00:04:58,393 We appreciate you moving forward on this. 91 00:04:58,393 --> 00:05:03,528 This will be a legacy issue for this executive County 92 00:05:03,528 --> 00:05:04,280 legislature. 93 00:05:04,280 --> 00:05:06,428 We appreciate your support. 94 00:05:06,890 --> 00:05:08,531 >> Thank you so much. 95 00:05:08,531 --> 00:05:13,331 Do we have any questions from the legislature? 96 00:05:15,378 --> 00:05:18,515 >> Madam Chair, I just want to say that on the record that over 97 00:05:18,515 --> 00:05:21,402 my past two terms here, this has been an issue, 98 00:05:21,402 --> 00:05:24,142 something we have been needing to get done even before I came 99 00:05:24,142 --> 00:05:25,900 on eight years ago. 100 00:05:25,900 --> 00:05:28,680 And so I just want to make it clear -- 101 00:05:28,680 --> 00:05:30,888 crystal clear that my support for this is unwavering. 102 00:05:30,888 --> 00:05:33,681 And I will urge my colleagues to support this plan 103 00:05:33,681 --> 00:05:35,762 that is being proposed by the County Executive 104 00:05:35,762 --> 00:05:40,813 and that we finish the job on an area that 105 00:05:40,813 --> 00:05:42,954 has served so many of our constituents 106 00:05:42,954 --> 00:05:46,730 over the past how many years now? 107 00:05:46,730 --> 00:05:48,730 100 and what? 108 00:05:48,939 --> 00:05:50,939 >> Going back to 1851. 109 00:05:51,282 --> 00:05:53,150 >> Just a short time. 110 00:05:53,150 --> 00:05:55,602 Anyway, this has my full and complete support. 111 00:05:55,602 --> 00:05:58,200 >> Thank you so much. 112 00:05:58,468 --> 00:06:00,982 Since there is no other testimony, 113 00:06:00,982 --> 00:06:04,582 the public hearing is now closed. 114 00:06:12,420 --> 00:06:16,802 We want to make sure that our county clerk has this exhibit. 115 00:06:16,802 --> 00:06:19,202 Thank you so much. 116 00:06:20,946 --> 00:06:26,450 Now we will have -- as a matter of fact, madam clerk, 117 00:06:26,450 --> 00:06:28,850 could you please read 22367? 118 00:06:31,140 --> 00:06:33,362 >> Authorizing the County executive to take necessary 119 00:06:33,362 --> 00:06:36,320 preliminary steps to facilitate the issuance of special 120 00:06:36,320 --> 00:06:38,420 obligation bonds for improvements to university 121 00:06:38,420 --> 00:06:39,608 health facilities and services. 122 00:06:39,608 --> 00:06:42,800 Legislature as a whole. 123 00:06:42,870 --> 00:06:44,370 >> I know this is a bit of an order, 124 00:06:44,370 --> 00:06:46,820 but is there any discussion? 125 00:06:46,820 --> 00:06:48,482 >> I'll move to adopt. 126 00:06:49,495 --> 00:06:50,855 >> My second. 127 00:06:50,855 --> 00:06:52,668 >> It has been moved and seconded. 128 00:06:52,668 --> 00:06:54,668 Any discussion? 129 00:06:55,122 --> 00:06:59,922 Hearing none madam clerk , please call the roll. 130 00:07:01,990 --> 00:07:02,490 >> 131 00:07:02,490 --> 00:07:04,490 [members voting] 132 00:07:15,560 --> 00:07:19,160 Five yes, three absent, one excused. 133 00:07:19,602 --> 00:07:22,962 >> Thank you so much to the legislature. 134 00:07:22,962 --> 00:07:27,522 I applaud you for taking this action today. 135 00:07:27,522 --> 00:07:30,842 We will hear from our county executive. 136 00:07:30,842 --> 00:07:34,442 >> Madam chairwoman, members of the legislature, 137 00:07:34,874 --> 00:07:39,900 the annual audit compiled every year has been completed. 138 00:07:39,900 --> 00:07:42,915 It dealt with fiscal year ending December 31st, 2025. 139 00:07:42,915 --> 00:07:48,135 I have given all of you a copy of this last week. 140 00:07:48,135 --> 00:07:51,735 Next legislative meeting, next Monday, we 141 00:07:52,834 --> 00:07:54,426 will have the auditor here in person 142 00:07:54,426 --> 00:07:55,542 if you have any questions. 143 00:07:55,542 --> 00:07:59,900 As you understand, within 30 days of being presented 144 00:07:59,900 --> 00:08:01,982 with the audit, the independent auditor 145 00:08:01,982 --> 00:08:05,722 shall be present to be able to take any questions from you. 146 00:08:05,722 --> 00:08:07,340 That'll be August 17th. 147 00:08:07,340 --> 00:08:09,842 After that the legislature votes to accept 148 00:08:09,842 --> 00:08:12,762 the county's financial statements for public record. 149 00:08:12,762 --> 00:08:16,550 Then it can be released to that -- 150 00:08:16,550 --> 00:08:20,218 the annual comprehensive audit report is available after that 151 00:08:20,218 --> 00:08:20,970 vote. 152 00:08:20,970 --> 00:08:23,210 As you are reading over the next week, 153 00:08:23,210 --> 00:08:27,442 there were two specific issues that they brought up. 154 00:08:27,442 --> 00:08:30,442 One was the opioid issue. 155 00:08:31,765 --> 00:08:35,702 We have an opioid settlement with the county. 156 00:08:35,702 --> 00:08:38,835 We receive several millions of dollars every year. 157 00:08:38,835 --> 00:08:43,635 And in the past, they have not accounted 158 00:08:43,978 --> 00:08:47,882 for the future opioid payments coming to the county. 159 00:08:47,882 --> 00:08:49,391 So the auditor said that's something 160 00:08:49,391 --> 00:08:51,724 that ought to be dealt with because we weren't sure what 161 00:08:51,724 --> 00:08:53,270 was coming in and we do know. 162 00:08:53,270 --> 00:08:54,550 We should know. 163 00:08:54,550 --> 00:08:56,202 And last year it was not compiled. 164 00:08:56,202 --> 00:08:58,556 We are on top of that now. 165 00:08:58,556 --> 00:09:02,988 The other one is that they found some informational services, 166 00:09:02,988 --> 00:09:06,242 some servers that have outlasted their usage is 167 00:09:06,242 --> 00:09:09,156 one of the issues of their findings. 168 00:09:09,156 --> 00:09:12,566 But the rest of it is in this report that you have a copy of. 169 00:09:12,566 --> 00:09:14,660 Next week the auditor will be here 170 00:09:14,660 --> 00:09:15,316 to take any of your questions. 171 00:09:15,316 --> 00:09:16,602 And that is all I have. 172 00:09:16,602 --> 00:09:17,767 >> Thank you. 173 00:09:17,767 --> 00:09:22,522 Do we have any questions for the County executive? 174 00:09:22,522 --> 00:09:25,200 I do want to ask one question. 175 00:09:25,200 --> 00:09:27,220 That is in regard to our senior tax Levy. 176 00:09:27,220 --> 00:09:30,268 I know that lowered is in place. 177 00:09:30,268 --> 00:09:31,992 They are working diligently. 178 00:09:31,992 --> 00:09:34,362 Can you give us an update on that? 179 00:09:34,362 --> 00:09:38,532 >> As you know and for people that are watching and Listening, 180 00:09:38,532 --> 00:09:43,932 the senior tax Levy that this party was part 181 00:09:45,234 --> 00:09:50,602 of the partnership that got it together, the board is empty. 182 00:09:50,602 --> 00:09:52,522 It had several millions of dollars in empty. 183 00:09:52,522 --> 00:09:54,554 We got the board appointed. 184 00:09:54,554 --> 00:09:57,220 I think in the springtime. 185 00:09:57,220 --> 00:09:57,937 They are working now. 186 00:09:57,937 --> 00:09:59,687 I have a meeting with them to talk to them 187 00:09:59,687 --> 00:10:01,400 in the next couple of weeks. 188 00:10:01,400 --> 00:10:02,420 But they have a plan. 189 00:10:02,420 --> 00:10:04,334 And I would like to ask them to come to the legislature 190 00:10:04,334 --> 00:10:05,575 and say here is a plan. 191 00:10:05,575 --> 00:10:06,956 I'll be quite honest with you. 192 00:10:06,956 --> 00:10:08,581 When I pointed to members of the board, 193 00:10:08,581 --> 00:10:10,566 I told them I want you to spend some money. 194 00:10:10,566 --> 00:10:12,108 I want you to spend that money you've 195 00:10:12,108 --> 00:10:14,242 got in the bank for seniors, the people of Jackson County 196 00:10:14,242 --> 00:10:16,640 have been taxed on to get it out there. 197 00:10:16,640 --> 00:10:18,430 And they all said you bet. 198 00:10:18,430 --> 00:10:19,683 And so they have a plan. 199 00:10:19,683 --> 00:10:21,260 They have a formula. 200 00:10:21,260 --> 00:10:22,943 If it is okay with this body, I would 201 00:10:22,943 --> 00:10:23,882 like to have them come and say here 202 00:10:23,882 --> 00:10:25,986 is our plan for the next 3 or 4 years of spending. 203 00:10:25,986 --> 00:10:28,342 I say spending tax money. 204 00:10:28,342 --> 00:10:31,150 I mean giving to the seniors that need that service. 205 00:10:31,150 --> 00:10:33,232 But I would like to ask if I could 206 00:10:33,232 --> 00:10:35,240 bring the board or at least the board chair 207 00:10:35,240 --> 00:10:37,834 in front of the legislature and make that. 208 00:10:37,834 --> 00:10:39,167 >> Sure we look forward to that. 209 00:10:39,167 --> 00:10:41,567 I certainly welcome that. 210 00:10:42,442 --> 00:10:44,284 >> Clarification. 211 00:10:44,284 --> 00:10:51,282 So could we make sure that our legislative auditor has met with 212 00:10:51,282 --> 00:10:55,448 and understands how the board feels like they're 213 00:10:55,448 --> 00:10:57,865 going to proceed with the distribution of funds, selection 214 00:10:57,865 --> 00:11:01,309 of who is going to be awarded funds? 215 00:11:01,309 --> 00:11:04,482 We have some rules we have to comply with. 216 00:11:04,482 --> 00:11:07,575 And being a new board, I don't want 217 00:11:07,575 --> 00:11:09,822 to get them started on the wrong track. 218 00:11:09,822 --> 00:11:12,197 >> That's a very good point because the board thinks they 219 00:11:12,197 --> 00:11:13,898 can spend dollars on good programs. 220 00:11:13,898 --> 00:11:16,443 But there was a compliance issue and stuff goes. 221 00:11:16,443 --> 00:11:19,515 I will get Mr. Thomas on board with them. 222 00:11:19,515 --> 00:11:22,200 And he can review the proposal and their plan. 223 00:11:22,200 --> 00:11:22,842 >> Thank you. 224 00:11:22,842 --> 00:11:25,242 >> Thank you so much. 225 00:11:25,442 --> 00:11:28,852 Perfection is proposed ordinances and reports 226 00:11:28,852 --> 00:11:30,852 of committee ordinance 6050. 227 00:11:32,322 --> 00:11:34,752 >> Private and law enforcement officers from concealing 228 00:11:34,752 --> 00:11:36,832 their faces or badges during the performance of duties 229 00:11:36,832 --> 00:11:38,582 and establishing penalties and exemptions, 230 00:11:38,582 --> 00:11:40,615 legislature as a whole. 231 00:11:40,615 --> 00:11:42,615 >> Move to adopt. 232 00:11:43,148 --> 00:11:44,762 >> Second. 233 00:11:44,762 --> 00:11:47,642 >> It has been moved and seconded to adopt. 234 00:11:47,642 --> 00:11:50,420 >> Sorry, moved to perfect. 235 00:11:50,442 --> 00:11:52,942 >> It has been moved to perfect and sent to the. 236 00:11:52,942 --> 00:11:55,870 I would like to hear from our county council in regard 237 00:11:55,870 --> 00:11:57,870 to this matter. 238 00:11:58,762 --> 00:12:01,128 >> Thank you Madam Chair. 239 00:12:01,128 --> 00:12:03,332 This refers back to the anti masking 240 00:12:03,332 --> 00:12:06,792 ordinance that was proposed back in January of this year. 241 00:12:06,792 --> 00:12:08,662 The counselor's office previously 242 00:12:08,662 --> 00:12:10,982 had sent an opinion over. 243 00:12:10,982 --> 00:12:14,992 And without reading it entirely, it goes to the fact 244 00:12:14,992 --> 00:12:19,792 that the supremacy clause would supercede the issue 245 00:12:23,676 --> 00:12:27,765 for the federal law that applies for this matter 246 00:12:27,765 --> 00:12:29,765 on federal agents. 247 00:12:40,850 --> 00:12:46,250 US vs State of California came out recently -- 248 00:12:48,784 --> 00:12:52,180 prevent officers from performing their functions. 249 00:12:52,180 --> 00:12:55,000 The plan is in motion for injunction pending appeal. 250 00:12:55,000 --> 00:12:58,310 The federal government won that case. 251 00:12:58,310 --> 00:13:00,600 And they supported the injunction 252 00:13:00,600 --> 00:13:04,284 so it could not go into place against the federal officers. 253 00:13:04,284 --> 00:13:06,596 That continuously happened in Virginia. 254 00:13:06,596 --> 00:13:12,308 There was cases from New York and the city of Philadelphia 255 00:13:12,308 --> 00:13:14,324 and the city of Los Angeles. 256 00:13:14,324 --> 00:13:16,804 They consistently said the supremacy Clause 257 00:13:16,804 --> 00:13:18,804 would take effect. 258 00:13:18,874 --> 00:13:22,724 And therefore, for that and the opinion you previously wrote, 259 00:13:22,724 --> 00:13:24,492 we believe it should be unsigned, 260 00:13:24,492 --> 00:13:27,443 and we will be subject to liability 261 00:13:27,443 --> 00:13:31,643 if we were to enact that ordinance. 262 00:13:32,733 --> 00:13:33,925 >> Thank you so much. 263 00:13:33,925 --> 00:13:35,400 Any questions? 264 00:13:35,400 --> 00:13:38,604 >> Madam chair thank you Madam Chair. 265 00:13:39,804 --> 00:13:44,970 I will just say that the amount of attacks 266 00:13:44,970 --> 00:13:48,468 and personal challenges that this has given and specifically 267 00:13:48,468 --> 00:13:52,680 to the Latino community is something 268 00:13:52,164 --> 00:13:54,837 that should frighten all of us. 269 00:13:54,837 --> 00:13:58,716 I understand what the County Councilor just said 270 00:13:58,716 --> 00:14:00,814 and I respect that opinion. 271 00:14:00,814 --> 00:14:08,140 The reason why I'll be voting yes Is because of the way 272 00:14:08,470 --> 00:14:11,750 the federal government has been using this 273 00:14:11,750 --> 00:14:12,779 as a tactic to bring fear to communities 274 00:14:12,779 --> 00:14:14,449 that have done nothing wrong. 275 00:14:14,449 --> 00:14:17,956 And until this United States starts to understand that no one 276 00:14:17,956 --> 00:14:20,712 is illegal, a person cannot be illegal, 277 00:14:20,712 --> 00:14:23,404 we will have to face whatever comes down from the federal 278 00:14:23,404 --> 00:14:25,689 government and from these courts. 279 00:14:25,689 --> 00:14:30,489 But my heart and soul Are with those 280 00:14:32,300 --> 00:14:35,128 who face there terrible times, especially 281 00:14:35,128 --> 00:14:37,457 the young children who are just trying 282 00:14:37,457 --> 00:14:39,897 to make their way in this life. 283 00:14:39,897 --> 00:14:43,490 But that is I wanted to give my reasoning why I'll 284 00:14:43,490 --> 00:14:45,644 be voting yes, madam chair. 285 00:14:45,644 --> 00:14:47,977 >> Thank you so much. 286 00:14:47,977 --> 00:14:49,604 Any other comments? 287 00:14:49,604 --> 00:14:54,124 >> I would like to say that I totally understand the supremacy 288 00:14:54,124 --> 00:14:54,804 clause. 289 00:14:54,804 --> 00:14:58,440 I totally understand that people's rights, however, 290 00:14:58,440 --> 00:14:59,444 are being violated. 291 00:14:59,444 --> 00:15:02,684 And I also understand that I am in a position where 292 00:15:02,684 --> 00:15:09,284 I am responsible to look at the finances for the County. 293 00:15:10,490 --> 00:15:15,937 If we pass this, we will be setting ourselves up for -- 294 00:15:15,937 --> 00:15:18,741 I can't even estimate how many fees 295 00:15:18,741 --> 00:15:20,609 we would have to pay and attorney fees 296 00:15:20,609 --> 00:15:24,644 and what have you when a precedent has been 297 00:15:24,644 --> 00:15:27,628 set for the Supremacy Clause. 298 00:15:27,628 --> 00:15:31,824 I am stating here because this is what I believe. 299 00:15:31,824 --> 00:15:35,550 I believe it is wrong for people to be 300 00:15:35,550 --> 00:15:38,724 accosted by members of law enforcement 301 00:15:38,724 --> 00:15:40,884 that do not show their face. 302 00:15:40,884 --> 00:15:43,364 That do not wear their badges. 303 00:15:43,364 --> 00:15:45,157 But I am also a public servant. 304 00:15:45,157 --> 00:15:49,440 And I must serve the county to the best of my ability. 305 00:15:49,440 --> 00:15:53,844 Madam clerk, would you please call the roll? 306 00:15:55,641 --> 00:15:56,887 [members voting] 307 00:15:56,887 --> 00:16:01,687 >> Just to clarify, madam chair, this is ordinance 6050? 308 00:16:03,760 --> 00:16:04,116 >> Correct. 309 00:16:04,116 --> 00:16:08,316 >> My vote on the ordinance is no. 310 00:16:09,259 --> 00:16:11,259 [members voting] 311 00:16:32,967 --> 00:16:35,967 >> 2 yes, 3 no, 2 abstaining, 1 absent, 1 excused. 312 00:16:46,436 --> 00:16:48,436 >> Ordinance 6077. 313 00:16:58,357 --> 00:17:00,565 >>enacting section 6004., of the Jackson County 1984, 314 00:17:00,565 --> 00:17:00,574 relating to standards for care and treatment in Jackson 315 00:17:00,574 --> 00:17:02,657 residential facilities with a severability clause, 316 00:17:02,657 --> 00:17:05,657 the legislature as a whole. 317 00:17:13,843 --> 00:17:15,843 >> From Committee? 318 00:17:16,564 --> 00:17:18,564 We will hold 6077. 319 00:17:21,537 --> 00:17:23,537 Ordinance 6091. 320 00:17:23,896 --> 00:17:27,280 >> Submitting to the qualified voters of Jackson County 321 00:17:27,280 --> 00:17:30,217 a general election to be heldNovember 3, 2026, 322 00:17:30,217 --> 00:17:32,759 a authorizing Jackson County to impose a countywide sales tax 323 00:17:32,759 --> 00:17:38,159 of one half one percent for public transportation purposes. 324 00:17:38,195 --> 00:17:40,364 Legislature as a whole. 325 00:17:40,364 --> 00:17:42,840 >> I will move to perfect. 326 00:17:42,840 --> 00:17:43,684 >> Is there a second? 327 00:17:43,684 --> 00:17:44,644 >> I second. 328 00:17:44,644 --> 00:17:46,644 >> Is there discussion? 329 00:17:52,970 --> 00:17:53,684 >> One quick procedural question, 330 00:17:53,684 --> 00:18:00,884 did we do a public hearing on this and we were -- 331 00:18:04,722 --> 00:18:06,375 were we required to? 332 00:18:06,375 --> 00:18:07,305 >> I don't know. 333 00:18:07,305 --> 00:18:10,905 I'd have to ask the attorneys. 334 00:18:10,924 --> 00:18:15,116 >> I don't recall there being a public hearing. 335 00:18:15,116 --> 00:18:16,324 >> I don't believe there was. 336 00:18:16,324 --> 00:18:18,740 We also haven't signed it because there is 337 00:18:18,740 --> 00:18:19,646 no statute applicable to this. 338 00:18:19,646 --> 00:18:22,228 And that is what we testified to last week. 339 00:18:22,228 --> 00:18:27,280 Shared that before, I think, as being recommended. 340 00:18:49,500 --> 00:18:51,500 >> Any other discussion? 341 00:18:52,900 --> 00:18:53,974 Madam Clerk? 342 00:18:53,974 --> 00:18:57,574 >> On the motion to perfect, Anderson. 343 00:18:59,661 --> 00:19:00,523 >> No. 344 00:19:00,523 --> 00:19:01,470 >> Smith. 345 00:19:01,470 --> 00:19:03,413 >> No. 346 00:19:03,413 --> 00:19:05,413 >> Abarca. 347 00:19:06,430 --> 00:19:07,646 Huskey. 348 00:19:07,646 --> 00:19:08,512 >> No. 349 00:19:08,512 --> 00:19:10,512 >> Franklin. 350 00:19:11,704 --> 00:19:12,422 >> No. 351 00:19:12,422 --> 00:19:13,684 >> Lauer. 352 00:19:13,684 --> 00:19:15,680 Smith, Peyton. 353 00:19:15,680 --> 00:19:16,787 >> No. 354 00:19:16,787 --> 00:19:18,787 >> 7 no, 1 absent, 1 excused. 355 00:19:22,267 --> 00:19:24,267 >> Ordinance 6097. 356 00:19:30,144 --> 00:19:32,186 >>establishing the position of Legislative Intern 357 00:19:32,186 --> 00:19:32,193 within Office of the Jackson County Legislature 358 00:19:32,193 --> 00:19:34,568 and setting forth governing the appointment, supervision, 359 00:19:34,568 --> 00:19:37,568 and employment of Legislative Interns. 360 00:19:38,889 --> 00:19:41,289 legislature as a whole. 361 00:19:41,484 --> 00:19:42,504 >> Madam chair? 362 00:19:42,504 --> 00:19:45,612 I am working on a substitute for this. 363 00:19:45,612 --> 00:19:48,177 So if the body is okay with it and you're okay with it, 364 00:19:48,177 --> 00:19:50,364 I would like to hold. 365 00:19:50,364 --> 00:19:51,612 >> We will hold. 366 00:19:51,612 --> 00:19:53,612 Ordinance 6105. 367 00:19:58,420 --> 00:20:00,667 >> repealing sections 1030. and 1040. of the County Code, 1984, 368 00:20:00,667 --> 00:20:03,840 relating to competitive bidding, and enacting, in thereof, 369 00:20:03,840 --> 00:20:06,730 two new sections relating to the same subject. 370 00:20:06,730 --> 00:20:08,244 finance and audit Committee. 371 00:20:08,244 --> 00:20:10,400 >> Report from Committee? 372 00:20:10,400 --> 00:20:11,604 This committee did not meet today. 373 00:20:11,604 --> 00:20:13,604 We will hold. 374 00:20:15,243 --> 00:20:15,947 Ordinance 6109. 375 00:20:15,947 --> 00:20:18,280 >>appropriating $32,000.00 from the undesignated balance 376 00:20:18,280 --> 00:20:18,290 of the 2026 Anti-Crime Sales Tax Fund and authorizing Prosecuting 377 00:20:18,290 --> 00:20:18,301 Attorney to execute an agreement with a certain outside which is 378 00:20:18,301 --> 00:20:18,305 engaged in anti-crime, anti-violence, 379 00:20:18,305 --> 00:20:20,763 drug prevention and activities, at a cost to the County not 380 00:20:20,763 --> 00:20:22,763 to exceed $32,000.00. 381 00:20:35,382 --> 00:20:37,382 Anti-crime committee. 382 00:20:37,910 --> 00:20:39,724 >> Report from Committee. 383 00:20:39,724 --> 00:20:41,274 >> Committee recommends perfection. 384 00:20:41,274 --> 00:20:43,674 I move to perfection. 385 00:20:44,444 --> 00:20:45,950 >> I will second. 386 00:20:45,950 --> 00:20:49,550 >> All those in favor of perfection? 387 00:20:50,381 --> 00:20:51,548 [members voting] 388 00:20:51,548 --> 00:20:52,964 >> Do we need a roll call? 389 00:20:52,964 --> 00:20:54,704 >> No, just for the adoption. 390 00:20:54,704 --> 00:20:57,150 Is there a motion to adopt? 391 00:20:57,150 --> 00:20:59,150 >> I second. 392 00:20:59,764 --> 00:21:02,704 >> Yes, but do we want to adopt? 393 00:21:02,704 --> 00:21:04,400 >> Do we have enough here? 394 00:21:04,400 --> 00:21:06,318 >> A motion to adopt. 395 00:21:06,318 --> 00:21:08,164 Is there a second? 396 00:21:08,164 --> 00:21:11,164 >> Yes, motion to adopt please. 397 00:21:12,204 --> 00:21:13,884 >> I will second. 398 00:21:13,884 --> 00:21:15,364 >> Is there any discussion? 399 00:21:15,364 --> 00:21:18,964 Madam clerk please call the roll. 400 00:21:21,544 --> 00:21:23,544 [members voting] 401 00:21:32,550 --> 00:21:34,550 >> 7 yes, 1 excused, 1 absent. 402 00:21:37,524 --> 00:21:39,524 >> Ordinance 6110. 403 00:21:45,952 --> 00:21:48,675 >> appropriating $82,500.00 from the undesignated balance 404 00:21:48,675 --> 00:21:48,686 of the 2026 Grant Fund, in acceptance of a grant received 405 00:21:48,686 --> 00:21:48,695 from United States Office of National Drug Control Policy, 406 00:21:48,695 --> 00:21:48,700 High Intensity Trafficking Area program, 407 00:21:48,700 --> 00:21:50,825 for use by the Jackson County Drug Task for funding 408 00:21:50,825 --> 00:21:54,295 of undercover duties, purchases, and vehicles, 409 00:21:54,295 --> 00:21:56,295 land use Committee. 410 00:21:57,510 --> 00:21:59,440 >> Report from Committee. 411 00:21:59,440 --> 00:22:01,440 >> Committee recommends perfection. 412 00:22:02,764 --> 00:22:06,364 >> Is there a motion to perfect? 413 00:22:06,444 --> 00:22:07,764 >> So moved. 414 00:22:07,764 --> 00:22:09,577 >> Second. 415 00:22:09,577 --> 00:22:11,977 >> All those in favor? 416 00:22:12,288 --> 00:22:13,455 [members voting] 417 00:22:13,455 --> 00:22:15,435 Without objection. 418 00:22:15,435 --> 00:22:17,404 >> I'll move to adopt. 419 00:22:17,404 --> 00:22:21,400 >> Is there a second to >> Second. 420 00:22:21,406 --> 00:22:23,406 >> Any discussion? 421 00:22:23,527 --> 00:22:27,127 Madam Clerk, please call the roll. 422 00:22:27,871 --> 00:22:29,871 [members voting] 423 00:22:44,494 --> 00:22:46,494 7 yes, 1 excused, 1 absent. 424 00:22:48,634 --> 00:22:50,634 >> Ordinance 6111. 425 00:22:54,159 --> 00:22:56,534 >> appropriating $82,500.00 from the undesignated balance 426 00:22:56,534 --> 00:22:56,545 of the 2026 Grant Fund, in acceptance of a grant received 427 00:22:56,545 --> 00:22:56,554 from United States Office of National Drug Control Policy, 428 00:22:56,554 --> 00:22:56,559 High Intensity Trafficking Area program, 429 00:22:56,559 --> 00:22:58,684 for use by the Jackson County Drug Task for funding 430 00:22:58,684 --> 00:23:02,284 of undercover duties, purchases, and vehicles, 431 00:23:05,998 --> 00:23:07,998 anti-crime committee. 432 00:23:08,924 --> 00:23:10,444 >> Report from Committee. 433 00:23:10,444 --> 00:23:12,444 >> Committee recommends perfection. 434 00:23:14,764 --> 00:23:17,164 I move to perfect. 435 00:23:18,440 --> 00:23:20,440 >> Second. 436 00:23:21,703 --> 00:23:22,905 [members voting] 437 00:23:22,905 --> 00:23:25,300 >> I will move to adopt. 438 00:23:25,300 --> 00:23:26,264 >> Second. 439 00:23:26,264 --> 00:23:28,544 >> It has been moved and seconded to adopt. 440 00:23:28,544 --> 00:23:29,440 Ordinance 6111. 441 00:23:29,440 --> 00:23:34,138 Madam clerk comment will you please call the roll? 442 00:23:34,138 --> 00:23:36,138 [members voting] 443 00:23:40,168 --> 00:23:42,568 7 yes, 1 excuse, one absent. 444 00:23:54,164 --> 00:23:55,964 >> Resolutions in Committee? 445 00:23:55,964 --> 00:23:58,964 Resolution 22323, we have voted on. 446 00:24:02,864 --> 00:24:04,700 No. 447 00:24:04,700 --> 00:24:05,487 >> Directing the County Executive, 448 00:24:05,487 --> 00:24:05,496 the Department of Public Works, and all appropriate County 449 00:24:05,496 --> 00:24:05,503 departments and agencies to develop and implement 450 00:24:05,503 --> 00:24:05,509 a comprehensive framework governing the siting, 451 00:24:05,509 --> 00:24:05,515 construction, expansion, and operation of artificial 452 00:24:05,515 --> 00:24:05,522 intelligence and high-capacity data center facilities within 453 00:24:05,522 --> 00:24:05,528 Jackson County, Missouri, and establishing conditions 454 00:24:05,528 --> 00:24:05,535 necessary to protect public infrastructure, utility systems, 455 00:24:05,535 --> 00:24:07,160 environmental resources, public safety, 456 00:24:07,160 --> 00:24:09,160 and neighboring communities. 457 00:24:28,776 --> 00:24:31,176 legislature as a whole. 458 00:24:31,364 --> 00:24:32,604 >> Will be holding this. 459 00:24:32,604 --> 00:24:34,604 Resolution 22355. 460 00:24:38,899 --> 00:24:41,232 >>authorizing the County Executive to execute Memorandum 461 00:24:41,232 --> 00:24:41,238 of Understanding with the Kansas City, 462 00:24:41,238 --> 00:24:41,242 Missouri Parks Recreation Department 463 00:24:41,242 --> 00:24:42,867 related to the maintenance of the parks 464 00:24:42,867 --> 00:24:45,867 within the County's Park System. 465 00:24:47,719 --> 00:24:49,697 legislature as a whole. 466 00:24:49,697 --> 00:24:51,124 >> Move to adopt. 467 00:24:51,124 --> 00:24:51,819 >> Second. 468 00:24:51,819 --> 00:24:53,944 >> It has been moved and seconded to adopt is there 469 00:24:53,944 --> 00:24:55,944 a discussion? 470 00:24:56,644 --> 00:25:00,759 >> This is directing the County executive to execute an MOU that 471 00:25:00,759 --> 00:25:02,909 is not yet drafted. 472 00:25:02,909 --> 00:25:05,236 And we don't really tell the County executive 473 00:25:05,236 --> 00:25:07,100 what to do via resolution. 474 00:25:07,100 --> 00:25:12,400 So I think this was just not constructed quite right. 475 00:25:12,400 --> 00:25:14,797 The idea I think is to partner with the Kansas City Parks 476 00:25:14,797 --> 00:25:15,297 and Rec. 477 00:25:15,297 --> 00:25:16,884 It might be a delightful idea. 478 00:25:16,884 --> 00:25:19,870 But in this format, I just don't think 479 00:25:19,870 --> 00:25:20,804 we are calling out the right things 480 00:25:20,804 --> 00:25:22,210 or authorizing the right things. 481 00:25:22,210 --> 00:25:25,400 Is that a fair assessment? 482 00:25:25,400 --> 00:25:25,964 >> That's correct. 483 00:25:25,964 --> 00:25:28,981 Both of those issues, and we don't have the MOU. 484 00:25:28,981 --> 00:25:32,970 But in theory it sounds great with the construction 485 00:25:32,970 --> 00:25:34,324 of this legislation is faulty. 486 00:25:34,324 --> 00:25:36,324 >> Any other discussion? 487 00:25:37,430 --> 00:25:40,643 Madam clerk, please call the roll. 488 00:25:43,407 --> 00:25:45,407 [members voting] 489 00:25:58,362 --> 00:26:00,362 >> 7 no, 1 absent, 1 excused. 490 00:26:04,240 --> 00:26:06,240 >> Resolution 22357. 491 00:26:09,589 --> 00:26:11,797 >> establishing the Jackson County Housing Trust Fund 492 00:26:11,797 --> 00:26:11,802 support the development, preservation, rehabilitation, 493 00:26:11,802 --> 00:26:11,808 and accessibility affordable housing throughout Jackson 494 00:26:11,808 --> 00:26:14,516 County, Missouri, and requesting County Administration to develop 495 00:26:14,516 --> 00:26:19,916 policies governing the use of the Fund, budget Committee. 496 00:26:21,804 --> 00:26:23,804 >> Committee is holding. 497 00:26:24,901 --> 00:26:26,901 >> 22357 will be held. 498 00:26:27,531 --> 00:26:29,531 Resolution 22364. 499 00:26:30,597 --> 00:26:32,972 >>declaring certain County-owned IT equipment as property 500 00:26:32,972 --> 00:26:35,514 and authorizing its disposal pursuant to Chapter 11 of County 501 00:26:35,514 --> 00:26:37,514 Code, 1984, budget Committee. 502 00:26:38,484 --> 00:26:40,400 >> Report from Committee? 503 00:26:40,400 --> 00:26:42,400 >> Committee recommends adoption. 504 00:26:42,564 --> 00:26:45,650 >> Without objection this will be added to the consent agenda. 505 00:26:45,650 --> 00:26:47,650 Resolution 22365. 506 00:26:51,296 --> 00:26:53,796 >> awarding a twenty-four-month term and supply with one (1) 507 00:26:53,796 --> 00:26:53,805 twelve-month option to extend, for the furnishing of services 508 00:26:53,805 --> 00:26:53,814 for use by various County departments to Delta Innovative 509 00:26:53,814 --> 00:26:53,824 of Kansas City, KS and Blue Chip Roofing and Waterproofing 510 00:26:53,824 --> 00:26:56,241 of Summit, MO under the terms and conditions of Invitation 511 00:26:56,241 --> 00:26:57,158 to Bid No. 512 00:26:57,158 --> 00:26:59,158 26-037, budget Committee. 513 00:27:09,840 --> 00:27:11,970 >> Is the report from the committee? 514 00:27:11,970 --> 00:27:13,970 >> Committee recommends adoption. 515 00:27:14,164 --> 00:27:16,164 >> Without objection. 516 00:27:16,174 --> 00:27:21,574 The resolution 22365 will be added to the consent agenda. 517 00:27:23,840 --> 00:27:25,840 >> Mayor Peyton? 518 00:27:25,284 --> 00:27:26,844 >> Yes. 519 00:27:26,844 --> 00:27:30,364 >> It might be wise to let our two new people weigh in on 22367 520 00:27:30,364 --> 00:27:34,564 just in case we need six votes. 521 00:27:49,507 --> 00:27:52,284 >> 22367, do we need six votes? 522 00:27:52,284 --> 00:27:53,826 >> No it is a resolution. 523 00:27:53,826 --> 00:27:56,284 It only needs five votes. 524 00:27:56,284 --> 00:27:59,164 >> So we've got two new ones over here now. 525 00:27:59,164 --> 00:28:00,266 >> I do appreciate that. 526 00:28:00,266 --> 00:28:01,724 While we don't need six votes, I do 527 00:28:01,724 --> 00:28:07,970 want to give the opportunity to legislators Smith and McGee. 528 00:28:07,970 --> 00:28:11,440 If you would like to vote, we had a public meeting 529 00:28:11,440 --> 00:28:12,210 and voted on this earlier. 530 00:28:12,210 --> 00:28:17,100 In regards to the bonds for University Health. 531 00:28:26,242 --> 00:28:27,782 >> I'm sorry. 532 00:28:27,782 --> 00:28:28,296 Smith? 533 00:28:28,296 --> 00:28:30,444 >> Yes, I'm in favor of this. 534 00:28:30,444 --> 00:28:31,764 >> And Magee? 535 00:28:31,764 --> 00:28:32,884 >> Yes as well. 536 00:28:32,884 --> 00:28:36,484 >> Thank you so much, legislator Franklin. 537 00:28:37,297 --> 00:28:41,400 >> The new vote is seven yes, one, one excuse. 538 00:28:41,400 --> 00:28:41,844 >> Thank you. 539 00:28:41,844 --> 00:28:44,852 >> We are at the consent agenda. 540 00:28:44,852 --> 00:28:48,452 On the consent agenda we have-- 541 00:28:49,608 --> 00:28:51,608 >> 22364 and 22365. 542 00:28:52,617 --> 00:28:54,284 >> Move to adopt. 543 00:28:54,284 --> 00:28:55,470 >> Second. 544 00:28:55,470 --> 00:28:58,239 >> It has been moved and seconded. 545 00:28:58,239 --> 00:29:00,239 Madam clerk? 546 00:29:02,980 --> 00:29:04,980 [members voting] 547 00:29:19,760 --> 00:29:22,760 >> 8 yes, 1 excused, 1 >> Introduction of ordinances 548 00:29:26,716 --> 00:29:28,544 and assignments of Committee. 549 00:29:28,544 --> 00:29:30,544 >> There are none. 550 00:29:30,764 --> 00:29:33,284 >> Introduction of proposed resolutions and assignments 551 00:29:33,284 --> 00:29:34,337 Committee. 552 00:29:34,337 --> 00:29:36,337 Resolution 22368. 553 00:29:37,376 --> 00:29:39,834 >> Declaring certain county owned boats as surplus property 554 00:29:39,834 --> 00:29:42,420 and authorizing their disposal pursuant to chapter 11 555 00:29:42,420 --> 00:29:43,634 of the Jackson County Code, 1984, 556 00:29:43,634 --> 00:29:46,340 introduced by Charlie Franklin. 557 00:29:47,440 --> 00:29:48,717 >> Assigned to Budget Committee. 558 00:29:48,717 --> 00:29:50,717 Resolution 22369. 559 00:29:55,112 --> 00:29:57,362 >> Awarding a six-month extension to a term and supply 560 00:29:57,362 --> 00:29:57,370 contract, with two (2) twelve-month options to extend, 561 00:29:57,370 --> 00:29:57,376 for the furnishing of personal computers, 562 00:29:57,376 --> 00:29:57,381 miscellaneous computer hardware, software, maintenance, 563 00:29:57,381 --> 00:29:57,389 and professional services for use by various County 564 00:29:57,389 --> 00:29:57,395 departments to ConvergeOne of Bloomington, MN, 565 00:29:57,395 --> 00:29:57,405 under the terms and conditions set forth in Cooperating School 566 00:29:57,405 --> 00:29:59,280 Districts of Greater Kansas City Contract No. 567 00:29:59,280 --> 00:30:02,280 CO62518, an existing government contract. 568 00:30:22,000 --> 00:30:26,800 Introduced by Jaylen >> Assigned to budget Committee please. 569 00:30:28,180 --> 00:30:30,180 Resolution 22370. 570 00:30:33,564 --> 00:30:36,679 >> Awarding awarding a split twenty-four-month term 571 00:30:36,679 --> 00:30:36,688 and contract, with one (1) twelve-month option to extend, 572 00:30:36,688 --> 00:30:36,698 for the furnishing HVAC services for use by various County 573 00:30:36,698 --> 00:30:36,704 departments to Services-Fagan of Kansas City, 574 00:30:36,704 --> 00:30:38,787 KS and Lippert Mechanical Service Kansas City, MO, 575 00:30:38,787 --> 00:30:42,351 under the terms and conditions of Invitation to Bid No. 576 00:30:42,351 --> 00:30:45,351 26-038, introduced by Jason Anderson. 577 00:30:50,684 --> 00:30:52,840 >> Assigned to budget Committee. 578 00:30:52,840 --> 00:30:54,840 Resolution 22371. 579 00:30:56,985 --> 00:30:59,443 >> Authorizingthe Jackson County Legislature to hold closed 580 00:30:59,443 --> 00:30:59,449 meeting on Monday, August 10, 2026, 581 00:30:59,449 --> 00:30:59,457 for the purpose of privileged and confidential communications 582 00:30:59,457 --> 00:30:59,465 between itself and the County Counselor under sections 583 00:30:59,465 --> 00:31:01,882 610.021(1) and (3) of the Statutes of Missouri and closing 584 00:31:01,882 --> 00:31:06,682 all records prepared for discussion at said meeting. 585 00:31:11,400 --> 00:31:13,404 introduced by Donna Peyton. 586 00:31:13,924 --> 00:31:15,484 >> Move to adopt. 587 00:31:15,484 --> 00:31:16,607 >> Seconded. 588 00:31:16,607 --> 00:31:18,240 >> It has been moved and seconded. 589 00:31:18,240 --> 00:31:20,424 Please call the roll. 590 00:31:21,688 --> 00:31:23,688 [members voting] 591 00:31:34,847 --> 00:31:37,847 >> 8 yes, one excused, one absent. 592 00:31:37,950 --> 00:31:40,840 >> Do we have any county executive orders? 593 00:31:40,840 --> 00:31:41,804 >> No, chair. 594 00:31:41,804 --> 00:31:43,364 >> Any unfinished business? 595 00:31:43,364 --> 00:31:46,364 Under new business, Mr. Covinsky, 596 00:31:49,257 --> 00:31:55,364 will we need to vote following closed >> I don't believe so. 597 00:31:55,364 --> 00:32:00,764 >> Then we will now recess, closed meeting per -- 598 00:32:03,786 --> 00:32:07,907 we will go into our closed meeting for resolution 22371. 599 00:32:07,907 --> 00:32:10,324 >> Would it be advisable to adjourn while we have a quorum 600 00:32:10,324 --> 00:32:12,452 here so we don't have to come back after closed, 601 00:32:12,452 --> 00:32:15,268 just in case we lose our online friends? 602 00:32:15,268 --> 00:32:18,268 Mr. Would that be acceptable? 603 00:32:19,290 --> 00:32:20,612 >> I still believe it's on the agenda, 604 00:32:20,612 --> 00:32:24,204 therefore you have to adjourn after you have a closed session. 605 00:32:24,204 --> 00:32:27,204 >> We have review the rules. 606 00:32:28,629 --> 00:32:31,400 >> Highly encourage our remote members to help us adjourn 607 00:32:31,400 --> 00:32:32,264 properly. 608 00:32:32,264 --> 00:32:34,764 >> And we will certainly contact you once we get into closed 609 00:32:34,764 --> 00:32:35,604 session. 610 00:32:35,604 --> 00:32:40,404 >> Do they want to be on closed session? 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