John Bales

The meeting agenda for the Raytown Board of Aldermen included consideration of several resolutions and a bill under the Consent Agenda, contingent upon the removal of an objection. Key consent items involved authorizing expenditures up to $149,671.00 for security camera installation and upgrades with ACS Electronic Systems, and approving a service agreement not to exceed $50,000.00 with NEER for the development of a Wastewater Master Plan. The Regular Agenda featured the first reading of Bill No. 6707-26 concerning the removal of Alderman Latrice Thomas from office based on alleged misfeasance, malfeasance, and/or nonfeasance related to statutory residency/tax compliance at the time of election. Other new business resolutions included authorizing a professional services agreement up to $35,000.00 for underground fuel storage tank removal with Genesis Environmental Solutions, Inc., and amending the budget related to the Kenagy Park Renovation Project. Communications were scheduled from the Mayor, City Administrator, and the Board of Aldermen.

The agenda for the Regular Session No. 22 meeting included a Study Session regarding the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) Annual Update, presented by the Public Works Director. The Consent Agenda covered the approval of the February 17, 2026, meeting minutes and a Resolution supporting the Mayor's Ad Hoc Event Committee in organizing a Summer Concert Series (Raytown Live). The Regular Agenda featured the first reading of Bill No. 6708-26, an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of $7,200,000 in General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026, for the storm sewer system. Additionally, a Resolution was scheduled for approval concerning engineering construction phase services with George Butler Associates for the GO Bond Eastside Industrial District Project. Communications were scheduled from the Mayor, City Administrator, and Board of Aldermen.

During the legislative session, the Board of Aldermen adopted a resolution approving an agreement with Graves Garrett Greim LLC for special counsel services, authorizing an expenditure exceeding $30,000.00 within the budgeted amounts for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. Under new business, the Board adopted a resolution declaring intent to issue General Obligation Bonds for storm sewer purposes. Communications included a proclamation recognizing Logan Strasburger, an update on City projects and plans from the City Administrator, and general comments from various Aldermen.

The meeting commenced with a Closed Session regarding legal actions and confidential communications, which was followed by reconvening into Open Session. Key agenda items included a presentation on the FIFA 2026 Update by the Emergency Management Director. The Consent Agenda involved the adoption of a resolution authorizing the purchase of fuel not to exceed $192,550.00 under a cooperative purchase contract. Under Old Business, the Board adopted an ordinance approving an amendment to the official zoning map for property located at 6220-6226 Raytown Rd. New Business included adopting a resolution to enter into an agreement not to exceed $1,673,192.40 for the Eastside Industrial District Storm Drainage Improvements Project. The session concluded with communications from the Mayor, City Administrator, and an Alderman, followed by adjournment.

The Regular Session addressed several key items. The Consent Agenda included the approval of expenditures not to exceed $149,671.00 for security camera installation and upgrades with ACS Electronic Systems, and authorization for a service agreement not to exceed $50,000.00 with NEER for the development of a Wastewater Master Plan. New Business involved the first reading of a bill concerning the removal of an Alderman from office, which is scheduled for a second reading in March. Resolutions were adopted authorizing a professional services agreement not to exceed $35,000.00 with Genesis Environmental Solutions, Inc. for underground fuel storage tank removal and a budget amendment related to the Kenagy Park Renovation Project. Communications included updates from the Mayor and the City Administrator, as well as comments from the Board of Aldermen members.