1 00:01:19,730 --> 00:01:20,690 Good evening. 2 00:01:22,900 --> 00:01:33,020 Before I call the meeting to order, I want to announce that some commissioner staff and the public are attending remotely via Zoom by phone or on site. 3 00:01:34,080 --> 00:01:40,400 All participants joining by phone should mute their phones when not speaking to avoid background noise. 4 00:01:40,400 --> 00:01:48,600 During the meeting, please make sure that you announce yourself by name and title every time you speak. 5 00:01:48,880 --> 00:01:52,880 So the public that is observing those who is speaking. 6 00:01:53,520 --> 00:02:03,580 Please be sure you speak directly into a microphone so that the public can hear your comments and an accurate record of the meeting is made. 7 00:02:03,580 --> 00:02:12,300 This is critical given the number of remote participants and is current guidelines for guidance from the Kansas Attorney General. 8 00:02:13,100 --> 00:02:20,220 If public comments are allowed on an agenda item, comments should be limited to the topic of that item. 9 00:02:20,220 --> 00:02:37,340 Part of the Commission rules of procedure comments should not include any rude or derogatory remarks, reflections as to integrity, abuse of comments and statements as to motives and personalities. 10 00:02:38,560 --> 00:02:44,900 I will now call this meeting of the Board of Commissioners for Thursday, September 17, 11 00:02:45,120 --> 00:02:47,320 2026, to order. 12 00:02:48,260 --> 00:02:50,760 Would the clerk please call the roll. 13 00:02:50,980 --> 00:02:51,460 Well, call. 14 00:02:51,680 --> 00:02:52,200 Ramirez. 15 00:02:53,200 --> 00:02:53,320 Here. 16 00:02:53,800 --> 00:02:53,960 Here. 17 00:02:54,160 --> 00:02:55,920 We have an absence memo. 18 00:02:56,240 --> 00:02:56,860 Pachecco. 19 00:02:57,060 --> 00:02:57,100 Here. 20 00:02:57,740 --> 00:02:58,040 Lopez. 21 00:02:58,740 --> 00:02:58,760 Here. 22 00:02:59,240 --> 00:02:59,580 Stites. 23 00:02:59,640 --> 00:03:00,900 We have an absence memo. 24 00:03:01,220 --> 00:03:01,440 Davis. 25 00:03:02,560 --> 00:03:02,800 Final. 26 00:03:03,400 --> 00:03:03,500 Here. 27 00:03:03,920 --> 00:03:04,060 Com. 28 00:03:04,060 --> 00:03:04,820 Thank you. 29 00:03:04,820 --> 00:03:05,200 Howard. 30 00:03:05,740 --> 00:03:06,480 President. 31 00:03:06,860 --> 00:03:07,320 Burns. 32 00:03:07,960 --> 00:03:08,220 Watson. 33 00:03:09,360 --> 00:03:10,360 I am President. 34 00:03:11,780 --> 00:03:11,860 Right. 35 00:03:12,060 --> 00:03:14,300 We will now have an invocation. 36 00:03:15,340 --> 00:03:20,420 It will be given by Chaplain Stella Wies from Oak Grove Christian Church. 37 00:03:21,340 --> 00:03:27,100 I would ask everyone to stand and remain standing after the invocation for the pledge of allegiance. 38 00:03:41,560 --> 00:03:47,840 precious creator. As we begin this meeting, we ask for your guidance and your wisdom. 39 00:03:48,660 --> 00:03:55,400 Help us to listen with open hearts, lead with compassion, and consider the needs and concerns of everyone. 40 00:03:56,380 --> 00:04:02,700 Give clarity and discernment as decisions are being made, with seeking what is best for our community. 41 00:04:03,480 --> 00:04:10,740 May our words and actions reflect integrity, fairness, and a genuine desire to serve others 42 00:04:10,740 --> 00:04:14,200 in your precious name we pray. Amen. Amen. 43 00:04:15,900 --> 00:04:22,640 I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for 44 00:04:22,640 --> 00:04:29,480 which is stands for a nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all. 45 00:04:35,090 --> 00:04:38,630 Thank you, chaplain, Ruiz. Beautiful prayer. 46 00:04:41,840 --> 00:04:45,860 I will now ask the clerk if there are any revisions to tonight's agenda. 47 00:04:45,860 --> 00:04:53,320 Yes, Mayor. We have added item 13.2 and executive session to the end of the agenda. Okay. Thank you. 48 00:04:54,860 --> 00:04:57,600 All right. On the announcements of our agenda. 49 00:04:58,960 --> 00:05:05,680 We have one short announcement this evening. The governor's holiday ornament collection. 50 00:05:09,120 --> 00:05:28,680 We'll be a statewide art project by the Kansas Arts Commission and the Kansas Association of Counties that invites all 105 counties, Kansas Counties, to create ornaments representing the stories, traditions, and people of their communities. 51 00:05:28,680 --> 00:05:35,840 Winning ornaments will be displayed and recognized at the Kansas Association of Counties and your conference in December, 52 00:05:36,540 --> 00:05:42,400 and the full collection will be displayed on the state holiday tree in the historic state capital. 53 00:05:43,440 --> 00:05:52,680 Why that county submissions should be received no later than 12 p.m. on September 29, 2026 at visit KCK. 54 00:05:52,680 --> 00:06:02,780 That is located on 727 Minnesota Avenue in Kansas City, Kansas and the zip code is 6601. 55 00:06:03,080 --> 00:06:12,520 So if you're interested, please contact Shavette Dinkens at visit KCK for details for submission. 56 00:06:12,520 --> 00:06:19,040 I also want to thank Indian and all participants who participated in the 9-1-3 day. 57 00:06:19,680 --> 00:06:26,400 We also had the diet-versity parade that was Saturday. 58 00:06:26,600 --> 00:06:35,240 I thought that was a big success and we also celebrated Black, Restaurant Week all of 59 00:06:35,240 --> 00:06:41,680 which were done very tastefully and I hope the community was able to participate in one 60 00:06:41,680 --> 00:06:47,580 not all of those activities. And for any of the commissioners that have participated, thank you very much. 61 00:06:49,520 --> 00:06:54,920 We have one item under the mayor's agenda this evening. Item number 6.1, 62 00:06:55,100 --> 00:07:01,080 request adoption of a resolution, approving the reappointment of Karen Whitman as 63 00:07:01,080 --> 00:07:09,480 Municipal Court Judge through September 30, 2028. I will ask our legal counsel to provide remarks. 64 00:07:10,840 --> 00:07:15,400 Thank you, Mayor. This is actually her term has been up. 65 00:07:15,780 --> 00:07:18,500 The ordinance does allow her to continue in that term. 66 00:07:19,800 --> 00:07:27,280 The mayor has affirmatively recommended her or reappointment and therefore after that, 67 00:07:27,420 --> 00:07:29,960 it is up to the commission to vote on the reappointment. 68 00:07:30,180 --> 00:07:39,800 And the resolution is contained within and also to allow for a continuation of her current agreement. 69 00:07:41,400 --> 00:07:46,680 Okay, so at this point we will vote to approve the resolution, that is correct. 70 00:07:47,820 --> 00:07:53,040 And then, and that would have the effect of re-appointing her for the remainder of the two-year term. 71 00:07:53,760 --> 00:07:58,400 Okay. All right, so for your term, it's a two-year remainder of that term. 72 00:07:58,400 --> 00:08:03,880 Okay, do any members of the commission have any questions or comments? 73 00:08:05,980 --> 00:08:06,880 Yes, Mr. Lopez. 74 00:08:07,320 --> 00:08:15,720 I just want to so move for this. You so move? Yes. Okay, it's been moved by, okay, 75 00:08:16,640 --> 00:08:19,040 do I have a question? Yes, Mr. Davis. 76 00:08:20,500 --> 00:08:24,600 It's my recollection. I think the other times that we've done this, 77 00:08:24,600 --> 00:08:32,160 is an interview process for the position and they came in and kind of spoke before us so 78 00:08:32,440 --> 00:08:39,000 is there? So that is, that is when there has not been affirmative recommendation for reappointment 79 00:08:40,460 --> 00:08:46,400 then there is when there's not the affirmative recommendation then there is committee that is 80 00:08:47,040 --> 00:08:52,060 convened they advance three names to the commission and the commission has the interview process 81 00:08:52,060 --> 00:08:53,680 which is a public process. 82 00:08:53,780 --> 00:08:57,800 Gotcha. Okay, so this is not that because it's a reappointment correct. 83 00:08:57,800 --> 00:09:02,280 Correct. Okay. It is reappointment. Yes, with the mayor's recommendation. 84 00:09:03,380 --> 00:09:09,020 So it's a reappointment. Okay. It is a reappointment. It is a reappointment. 85 00:09:09,320 --> 00:09:14,260 Extra in there, but you're right. Okay. It is a reappointment. Which is different. Okay. Thank you so much. 86 00:09:14,260 --> 00:09:21,580 Welcome. So, a motion has been from approval from Commissioner Lopez and second by 87 00:09:21,580 --> 00:09:29,560 Ramirez. Roll call, please. Roll call. Ramirez? Aye. A check-o. Aye. Lopez? Aye. Davis? Aye. 88 00:09:29,940 --> 00:09:36,720 Final. Aye. Come. Aye. Howard? Aye. Burns? Aye. The vote is eight to zero motion carries. 89 00:09:37,040 --> 00:09:41,960 Thank you, Commissioner Zincler. We are now going to move on to our regular consent agenda. 90 00:09:43,100 --> 00:09:49,180 Does any member of the Commission or County Administrator wish to set aside any item on the regular consent agenda? 91 00:09:49,860 --> 00:09:57,420 If an item is not set aside, all items on the regular consent agenda will be voted on 1 by 1. 92 00:09:57,880 --> 00:09:59,620 Good to prove all items that's made. 93 00:10:00,060 --> 00:10:00,380 David's second. 94 00:10:00,660 --> 00:10:01,260 Thank you. 95 00:10:01,440 --> 00:10:04,820 It has been moved by Ramirez and second by David's roll call, please. 96 00:10:05,260 --> 00:10:06,240 Roll call, Ramirez. 97 00:10:06,400 --> 00:10:06,580 Hi. 98 00:10:07,040 --> 00:10:07,680 The check-o. 99 00:10:08,380 --> 00:10:08,720 Lopez. 100 00:10:09,100 --> 00:10:09,380 Hi. 101 00:10:09,380 --> 00:10:10,080 Davis. 102 00:10:10,520 --> 00:10:10,660 Hi. 103 00:10:11,040 --> 00:10:11,460 Item. 104 00:10:11,740 --> 00:10:12,220 Hi. 105 00:10:12,600 --> 00:10:12,700 Come. 106 00:10:13,480 --> 00:10:13,840 Howard. 107 00:10:14,400 --> 00:10:14,620 Hi. 108 00:10:15,900 --> 00:10:16,700 Votes 8 to 0. 109 00:10:16,740 --> 00:10:17,460 Motion carries. 110 00:10:17,760 --> 00:10:18,220 Thank you. 111 00:10:18,380 --> 00:10:19,900 So much commissioners and clerk. 112 00:10:22,030 --> 00:10:26,310 We have one item scheduled under our administrators agenda this evening. 113 00:10:26,530 --> 00:10:31,670 Item number 10.1 requests adoption of a resolution consenting to the assignment 114 00:10:31,670 --> 00:10:37,550 and assumption of lease agreements and bond documents related to north point, 115 00:10:37,550 --> 00:10:42,010 Billage West Apartments project industrial revenue bonds. 116 00:10:42,230 --> 00:10:47,670 I will turn the matter over to our interim County Administrator Mr. Allen House for opening remarks. 117 00:10:48,590 --> 00:10:49,350 Thank you, Mayor. 118 00:10:49,610 --> 00:10:52,450 I'm going to ask Chief Council, Lawson, to speak to this one. 119 00:10:53,010 --> 00:10:56,430 Yes, this is a proposed change of ownership for this project. 120 00:10:56,890 --> 00:11:02,150 With the leases and the bond changes to follow in the commission has the right of approval. 121 00:11:02,770 --> 00:11:06,650 For that, which is brought forward to you this evening. 122 00:11:06,650 --> 00:11:12,530 If you have an additional questions, I would invite Kevin Wimpy at Bond Council to answer those, 123 00:11:12,650 --> 00:11:19,390 but it is just it would be substituting the owner on the leases and the bond documents 124 00:11:20,010 --> 00:11:24,430 and making the new company responsible for the same. 125 00:11:26,220 --> 00:11:26,360 Okay. 126 00:11:26,740 --> 00:11:27,740 Are there any questions? 127 00:11:31,520 --> 00:11:32,040 Commissioner Compton. 128 00:11:32,660 --> 00:11:32,980 Thank you, Mayor. 129 00:11:33,020 --> 00:11:33,720 Come to a large. 130 00:11:33,900 --> 00:11:40,140 So just to clarify, Council, there's no other changes with the actual term that's just, we're 131 00:11:40,140 --> 00:11:47,550 do it in one party for another. Correct. Thank you. Yes, Mr. Davis. Thank you, Mayor. And that 132 00:11:47,550 --> 00:11:53,210 changes that a change in ownership. I'm assuming, or is there a reason for that change? 133 00:11:53,550 --> 00:11:56,750 Correct. A change in ownership. That's it. Thank you. 134 00:11:58,980 --> 00:12:02,080 All right. If there are no other comments or questions, I entertain a motion. 135 00:12:05,230 --> 00:12:11,070 Second. All right. It's been moved by Burns and second by Commissioner Pacheco. 136 00:12:11,070 --> 00:12:13,810 roll-com please roll-com, Ramirez. 137 00:12:14,310 --> 00:12:14,690 Hi. 138 00:12:15,330 --> 00:12:15,890 Pachecco. 139 00:12:16,090 --> 00:12:16,190 Hi. 140 00:12:18,090 --> 00:12:18,410 Davis. 141 00:12:19,590 --> 00:12:19,990 Bynum. 142 00:12:21,830 --> 00:12:21,950 Howard. 143 00:12:22,550 --> 00:12:22,990 Hi. 144 00:12:23,350 --> 00:12:23,770 Burns. 145 00:12:24,390 --> 00:12:25,930 Votus H.J. zero motion carries. 146 00:12:26,290 --> 00:12:28,810 Thank you, commissioners, and clerk. 147 00:12:30,050 --> 00:12:33,010 We'll now move to the Land Bank consent agenda. 148 00:12:33,490 --> 00:12:40,410 I will entertain a motion to adjourn as the Board of Commissioners and call us back to order as a land bank board of trustees. 149 00:12:40,410 --> 00:12:47,210 some moved it's second. It's been moved by come and second by Davis roll call please roll call 150 00:12:47,210 --> 00:13:02,190 Ramirez. I'm a check-o. I. Lopez. I. Davis. I. Final. I. Come forward. I. Burns. I. Eight to zero. The motion carries. Thank you. 151 00:13:03,330 --> 00:13:10,390 We'll now move to the Land Bank Board of Trustees consent agenda. Does any member of the 152 00:13:10,390 --> 00:13:13,230 did I say any item on the land bank consent agenda? 153 00:13:14,010 --> 00:13:14,370 Yeah. 154 00:13:14,370 --> 00:13:15,510 Yes, Commissioner Bynum. 155 00:13:15,710 --> 00:13:17,610 Thank you. 156 00:13:17,970 --> 00:13:24,250 We had word today from El Nora Jefferson, a community member that she would like to speak to an item. 157 00:13:24,270 --> 00:13:33,270 And I noticed that we don't make arrangements in this part of the agenda for a community member to speak. 158 00:13:34,550 --> 00:13:50,290 So, I'm wondering if we can entertain the notion of allowing her three minutes at the podium to ask about, I think she had two items that she wanted to ask about. 159 00:13:50,570 --> 00:13:53,290 So, Mayor, that's your prerogative, but I wanted to bring it forward. 160 00:13:54,670 --> 00:13:59,830 I understand the precedent that would be said if we allow it. 161 00:13:59,830 --> 00:14:10,330 Yes. And therefore, I will have to deny that request. I would like to be informed of that before the commission meeting. It really kind of 162 00:14:10,330 --> 00:14:22,990 pussy me on the spot to do that. I've had other requests before in a timely manner. And those have been denied. We do not allow public comment during these meetings. 163 00:14:24,630 --> 00:14:27,190 Has a statement been submitted to the clerk. 164 00:14:28,370 --> 00:14:30,230 comments have been received. 165 00:14:36,220 --> 00:14:40,880 So maybe a path forward in the future. Are you familiar with what the 166 00:14:40,880 --> 00:14:47,060 colleagues have? There's a couple of items, but no, not the comments. 167 00:14:51,690 --> 00:14:53,270 I just did. Okay. 168 00:14:57,150 --> 00:14:58,910 Are there any other questions or comments? 169 00:14:58,910 --> 00:14:59,470 Thank you, Mr. Davis. 170 00:15:00,000 --> 00:15:09,160 Move to approve the items. Second. Okay. It's been moved by Davis and second by Patecho, roll call, please roll call, 171 00:15:09,240 --> 00:15:22,190 Ramirez, Patecho, aye, low piz, aye, Davis, aye, final, aye, come, aye, Howard, aye, Burns, aye, the vote is eight to zero, motion carries. Thank you. 172 00:15:23,790 --> 00:15:31,230 I will entertain a motion to adjourn as the land bank board of trustees and calls back to order as the board of commissioners. 173 00:15:31,230 --> 00:15:33,390 I would so move in second. 174 00:15:33,730 --> 00:15:33,790 All right. 175 00:15:33,930 --> 00:15:35,930 It's been moved by Howard and second by Davis. 176 00:15:36,190 --> 00:15:36,590 Roll call. 177 00:15:36,950 --> 00:15:37,770 Roll call. 178 00:15:37,890 --> 00:15:38,410 Ramirez. 179 00:15:38,810 --> 00:15:39,910 The check-o. 180 00:15:40,070 --> 00:15:40,110 I. 181 00:15:40,590 --> 00:15:40,930 Lopez. 182 00:15:41,750 --> 00:15:42,130 Davis. 183 00:15:42,830 --> 00:15:42,850 I. 184 00:15:43,130 --> 00:15:43,390 Final. 185 00:15:44,590 --> 00:15:45,010 Compe. 186 00:15:45,350 --> 00:15:45,870 Howard. 187 00:15:46,310 --> 00:15:46,830 I. 188 00:15:46,830 --> 00:15:47,230 Burns. 189 00:15:47,350 --> 00:15:47,570 I. 190 00:15:47,570 --> 00:15:54,070 Go to 0 motion carries. Thank you. We are back in session. At this time, the commission will 191 00:15:54,070 --> 00:16:00,570 go into an executive session for consultation with Council on matters that will be deemed 192 00:16:00,570 --> 00:16:06,750 privileged in an attorney-client relationship. Do we have a motion for an executive session? 193 00:16:07,010 --> 00:16:10,090 Mayor, Mayor, I'm at large one. I move the commission. Go and do exactly. 194 00:16:10,490 --> 00:16:17,270 I apologize. Yeah. Mayor, we have the executive session regarding acquisition of land first. 195 00:16:18,130 --> 00:16:27,890 Okay. Oh, yes, my son. I will read that into them. Okay. Thank you. Before I do that though, I did fail to ask the links desired. 196 00:16:28,670 --> 00:16:30,430 I'll put this on top and then we'll. 197 00:16:31,470 --> 00:16:33,570 Can I read this over at this time? 198 00:16:34,970 --> 00:16:41,130 The commission will go into executive session regarding matters relating to the acquisition of real estate. 199 00:16:41,670 --> 00:16:44,750 Do we have a motion for an executive session? Thank you, Mayor. 200 00:16:45,250 --> 00:16:46,730 Mayor at large one. 201 00:16:46,730 --> 00:16:49,930 Yes. Move the mayor at large one. 202 00:16:51,730 --> 00:16:55,110 Sorry. My name at large one. 203 00:16:55,370 --> 00:16:59,990 I'm of the commission going to executive session here in the fifth or conference room. 204 00:17:00,310 --> 00:17:03,950 Beginning at 645. 205 00:17:06,070 --> 00:17:07,810 What day is it? 206 00:17:07,810 --> 00:17:20,250 I've 47 until 620 p.m. I'm sorry, 615, how about 615? Let's just, let's just make it any 207 00:17:20,250 --> 00:17:25,410 even number. To allow the commission to discuss the potential purchase of land for social 208 00:17:25,410 --> 00:17:30,270 services, which is a preliminary discussion of the acquisition of real property is permitted 209 00:17:30,270 --> 00:17:35,170 under the Kansas Open Meetings Act and the interim county administrator, minister, 210 00:17:37,790 --> 00:17:37,790 minister, 211 00:17:37,790 --> 00:17:43,330 outside legal counsel, Timothy York, and director of buildings, and logistics, John Kelly, 212 00:17:43,470 --> 00:17:47,690 be present, and that we returned to open session at 615. 213 00:17:48,010 --> 00:17:48,550 Come second. 214 00:17:50,440 --> 00:17:52,920 Okay, it's been moved by by them in second. 215 00:17:53,700 --> 00:17:54,120 Bye, calm. 216 00:17:54,420 --> 00:17:55,140 Roll call, please. 217 00:17:55,480 --> 00:17:56,460 Roll call, Ramirez. 218 00:17:57,500 --> 00:17:58,160 A check-out. 219 00:17:58,300 --> 00:17:58,540 Hi. 220 00:17:58,860 --> 00:17:59,240 Lopez. 221 00:17:59,520 --> 00:17:59,720 Hi. 222 00:18:00,120 --> 00:18:00,580 Davis. 223 00:18:00,720 --> 00:18:01,000 Hi. 224 00:18:01,360 --> 00:18:01,700 Final. 225 00:18:02,140 --> 00:18:02,460 Yes. 226 00:18:02,980 --> 00:18:03,380 Compe. 227 00:18:03,460 --> 00:18:03,800 Hi. 228 00:18:04,100 --> 00:18:04,480 Howard. 229 00:18:04,800 --> 00:18:05,140 Hi. 230 00:18:05,420 --> 00:18:05,840 Burns. 231 00:18:06,000 --> 00:18:06,220 Hi. 232 00:18:06,460 --> 00:18:08,100 Vote as eight to zero motion carries.