Clay County, MO

Board of County Commission

The Clay County Board of County Commission will approve routine invoice payments and reappoint members to the Mid-Continent Library Board and Developmental Disabilities Resource Board. The board will also decide on zoning and subdivision approvals for the Petty Farm project and a well water supply recommendation for Osborn. Additionally, the commission will discuss a proposal to cancel the lease agreement for the Jesse James Bank Museum.

• Approve Subdivision - Petty Farm - Case No. PZ26-116
• Approve Zoning Order - Petty Farm - Case No. PZ26-116
• Approve Well Water as the Sole Water Supply - Osborn - Case No. PZ26-123
• Proposal to Cancel the Jesse James Bank Museum Lease Agreement
• Reappoint Member(s) to Mid-Continent Library Board

Public Notice

The Clay County Board of Zoning Adjustment will consider two variance requests. One seeks to allow lots with a minimum width of less than 300 feet, deviating from the county's density standards. The other, from Steven and Jordan Sutlick, requests permission to operate a tutoring and speech therapy service on residential rural (R-1) zoned land. The board will also approve minutes from a prior meeting and swear in potential testifiers.

• Variance request PZ26-120 to reduce minimum lot width below 300 feet (Section 151-4.6(C))
• Variance request PZ26-122 for tutoring/speech therapy on R-1 zoned land (Section 151-6.1), applicants Steven & Jordan Sutlick
• Approval of March 24, 2026 meeting minutes
• Swearing in of individuals wishing to testify

Board of County Commission

The Clay County Commission will hold its regular business session, primarily acting on a consent agenda that includes accepting multiple Missouri Department of Transportation highway safety grants for the Sheriff's office, a community policing grant application, and the purchase of three fleet vehicles. The regular agenda includes approving invoice payments for the Prosecutor's Office, purchasing 20 patrol rifles, and a handheld narcotics testing instrument. Discussion items include updates from University of Missouri Extension and an Avive implementation update.

• Approve 2026-2027 MoDOT highway safety grants (Hazardous Moving Violation, Dedicated Impaired Driving, Youth Alcohol Enforcement) for Sheriff
• Approve purchase of three fleet vehicles from Gary Crossley Ford for Assessor's office
• Approve purchase of 20 Daniel Defense patrol rifles from Clyde Armory Inc. for Sheriff
• Approve purchase of TruNarc Delta handheld narcotics testing instrument from Thermo Scientific
• Approve FY 2026 COP Community Policing Development microgrant application

Public Notice

The Clay County Tourism Board is meeting to approve minutes from July and discuss several items including advertising overview, future planning for Go North KC, 2027 summer events, website updates, and new marketing messaging. They will also receive reports on social media, website analytics, and the Tap Into Local digital discount pass.

• Approval of minutes from July 14, 2026 meeting
• Advertising overview – ongoing and upcoming
• Go North KC future planning discussion
• 2027 summer event discussion
• Website updates – Sports Central & Event Space Directory

Board of County Commission

The Clay County Commission will hold a business session to consider consent agenda items including invoice payments and a budget reappropriation for a Sheriff's grant, plus regular agenda items on a fee waiver request and updated Recorder of Deeds fee schedules. The board will also receive a presentation on the annual audit and a mid-year budget update.

• 2026-212: Approve invoice payments for Clay County, Aug 1-7, 2026
• 2026-ORD-13: Reappropriate $258,815 for DSSSF Grant for Sheriff
• 2026-214: Request for waiver of fees, interest, penalties, taxes due to county error (Quentin Duckett)
• 2026-ORD-14: Approve updated annual fee schedules for 2026-2030 for Recorder of Deeds
• 2026-213: Approve invoice payments for Prosecutor's Office, Aug 1-7, 2026

Public Notice

The Clay County Board of Equalization will hold public hearings in Liberty, MO to review property assessment appeals. Five hearing dates are scheduled between August 3–12, 2026, at the Clay County Commission Hearing Room.

Park Board Meeting

The Clay County Park Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments, and receive an update on the Master and Strategic Plan from CHM Government Services. The agenda also includes the Parks Director's report and board member comments.

• Master & Strategic Plan Update from CHM Government Services
• Approval of minutes from July 14, 2026 meeting
• Public comments
• Parks Director's Report

Public Notice

The Clay County Board of Equalization will hold public hearings to review property assessment appeals. Hearings are scheduled at the Commission Hearing Room, 1 Courthouse Square, Liberty, MO 64068 over multiple days in August 2026.

• Property assessment appeals hearings scheduled for August 3, 5, 10, 11, and 12, 2026

Public Notice

The Clay County Board of Equalization will hold public hearings in Liberty, MO to review property assessment appeals. Hearings are scheduled over five days in August 2026 at the Commission Hearing Room, 1 Courthouse Square.

• Property assessment appeals hearings on August 3, 5, 10, 11, and 12, 2026
• Meetings held at Clay County Commission Hearing Room, 1 Courthouse Square, Liberty, MO 64068

Board of County Commission

The Board will vote on a contract for a Pavement Conditions Index system for asphalt and chip seal streets, and receive a 5-year road program update. A parks naturalist presentation and a recorder of deeds audit follow-up are also on the agenda. The meeting includes routine consent agenda items such as invoice payments.

• Approve RFP #19-26 for IMS Infrastructure Management Services – Pavement Conditions Index (PCI) System for Asphalt and Chip Seal Streets
• 5-Year Road Program Update presentation from Road & Bridge
• Parks Naturalist presentation
• Recorder of Deeds State Audit Follow-Up, July 2026
• Proclamation America 250 Citizen Challenge Coin Presentation for Jennifer Justus

Public Notice

The Clay County Board of Equalization will hold public hearings in Liberty, MO to review property assessment appeals. Residents can attend sessions from August 3–12, 2026, to present their cases.

• Hearings at 1 Courthouse Square, Liberty, MO 64068
• Sessions on August 3, 5, 10, 11, and 12, 2026

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission will discuss three rezoning requests for residential subdivisions and one request for the use of well water. Decisions on two cases may be final, while two others will be forwarded to the County Commission.

• Case PZ26-115: Rezoning to Residential Ranchette (R-5) and plat approval for Thoman Addition 3rd Plat at 18205 State Route 33
• Case PZ26-116: Rezoning to Residential Ranchette (R-5) and preliminary plat approval for Petty Farm at 12518 NE Mount Olivet Rd
• Case PZ26-117: Rezoning to Residential Rural (R-1) and plat approval for Clear Creek Reserve at 14621 NE 188th St
• Case PZ26-123: Request for residential well water use at 19810 N 69 Highway

Public Notice

The Clay County Board of Equalization is holding a series of hearings to review property assessment appeals. These sessions will take place at 1 Courthouse Square in Liberty, MO, across five dates in August 2026.

• Property assessment appeals

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commission will discuss proposed infrastructure improvements on 144th Street. The body is also voting on law enforcement resource center fees and several equipment purchases.

• Proposed improvements on 144th Street for Whispering Creek Farms LLC Development
• Ordinance 2026-ORD-12 authorizing Sheriff to administer Law Enforcement Resource Center to outside agencies
• Fee schedule for Law Enforcement Resource Center
• Purchase of two replacement fleet vehicles from Joe Machen Ford Lincoln
• IFB #63-26 for commercial kitchen appliances and equipment from Index Store Fixture Company

Board of County Commission

The Clay County Board of County Commission will review equipment transfer agreements with the Claycomo and Smithville Police Departments. The body is also considering a parking lot renovation proposal for the Westside Annex location.

• Cooperative Agreement for equipment transfer to Claycomo Police Department
• Cooperative Agreement for equipment transfer to Smithville Police Department
• Parking lot renovation proposal for Westside Annex by McConnell & Associates
• Purchase of additional training equipment from InVeris Training Solutions, Inc.
• FY2027 Grant Application for Missouri Blue Shield Grant Program

Board of County Commission

The Clay County Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to discuss the Clay County 2040 Compass Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code. The meeting is informational only, and no votes will be taken on these items.

• Discussion of Clay County 2040 Compass Comprehensive Plan
• Discussion of Land Development Code
• Meeting held at 1 Courthouse Square, 3rd Floor Commission Hearing Room, Liberty, MO 64068

Board of County Commission

The commission will vote to approve invoice payments for July 3‑10, 2026, and to approve a 2026 cost‑sharing agreement and payment for the Regional Area Imagery Program with the Mid‑America Regional Council. A senior services annual presentation will be discussed, followed by comments from the county administrator and commissioners.

• Approve Invoice Payments for Clay County (July 3‑10, 2026)
• Approve 2026 Cost Sharing Agreement & Payment for Regional Area Imagery Program – Mid‑America Regional Council
• Clay County Senior Services Annual Presentation
• County Administrator comments on meeting schedule
• Commissioner comments

Park Board Meeting

The Park Board will hear a Master & Strategic Plan update from CHM Government Services. Presentations are scheduled from Ambiance on the Water and the Kansas City Trap Shooters Association. The board will also approve the June 9 meeting minutes and receive the Parks Director's report.

• Master & Strategic Plan update from CHM Government Services
• Presentation from Ambiance on the Water
• Presentation from Kansas City Trap Shooters Association
• Approval of June 9, 2026 meeting minutes
• Parks Director's Report

Board of County Commission

The Clay County Tourism Board will consider approving minutes from April and discuss several ongoing initiatives, including advertising, FIFA World Cup 2026 planning, the Go North KC campaign, and a digital discount pass. Monthly social media and website analytics reports will also be reviewed. No votes on ordinances or contracts are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from April 14, 2026 meeting
• Discussion of FIFA World Cup 2026 update and recap
• 2026 Go North KC updates and future plans
• Tap Into Local digital discount pass updates
• Jesse James Website/Cuseum app update

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commission will vote on several administrative approvals, including a municipal contract with the City of Avondale. The body will also review reports from the Auditor regarding the June 2026 State Audit of the County Clerk.

• Lease agreement with Clay Holdings for three Quad Cab Freightliner Dump Trucks
• Municipal contract between Clay County Sheriff's Office and the City of Avondale
• Asphalt pavement invoice for Sheriff Impound Lot from Superior Bowen Asphalt Company
• Fencing installation quote for Sheriff Impound Lot from Zipco Contracting, Inc.
• Honorary Resolution designating July 2026 as Park and Recreation Month

Board of County Commission

The Board will vote on an amendment to the Senior Real Estate Tax Credit ordinance and consider several consent agenda items, including a school resource deputy agreement and software contract renewals. Ceremonial resolutions honoring Vocational Services, Inc., Dr. Jeremy Tucker, and Chery Holtman are also scheduled. Public comments will be heard before action items.

• 2026-ORD-11: Amendment to Ordinance 2025-ORD-27, Section 38.06 – Senior Real Estate Tax Credit
• 2026-177: School Resource Deputy Program Agreement with North Kansas City Schools for 2026-2027
• 2026-182: Renewal of CityWorks Asset & Work Management and Permitting software agreement (Information Technology)
• 2026-183: IFB #51-26 contract award to Double Check Company, LLC and Mid-State Petroleum Equipment for petroleum parts/services
• 2026-184: Cooperative Agreement with Metropolitan Community College – Maple Woods for Missouri Humanities Grant project

Board of County Commission

This is a work session of the Clay County Board of County Commission. The only substantive item is a discussion of the Collector's Operations Updates/Administration. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is largely procedural.

• Discussion of Collector's Operations Updates/Administration

Board of County Commission

The Clay County Board will consider several routine approvals, including invoice payments for the county and the prosecutor's office, a lease amendment with The First Presbyterian Church of Liberty, and a contract for an online auction portal. It will also approve a procurement for road oil and materials and an email security system quote. The most consequential item is the authorization to submit a Federal Highway Administration Bridge Investment Program grant for four bridge improvement projects.

• 2026-175 – Authorize submission of a Bridge Investment Program grant for four bridge projects
• 2026-171 – Approve IFB #47-26 for road oil and materials (Vance Brothers LLC)
• 2026-174 – Approve abnormal AI quote with Logicalis, Inc. for an email security system
• 2026-172 – Approve amendment to lease agreement with The First Presbyterian Church of Liberty
• 2026-173 – Approve agreement for an online auction portal with GovEase Auction, LLC

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commission will hold a business session with ceremonial proclamations, public comments, and a consent agenda including vehicle purchases and fertilizer contracts. Regular agenda items include two requests for waiver of fees, interest, penalties, and taxes due to county error, approval of the Little Platte playground project, and a vendor agreement for ADA-related asphalt projects in parks.

• 2026-161: Approve invoice payments for Clay County for May 30 to June 5, 2026
• 2026-166: Approve purchase of eight new vehicles for fleet replacement from Joe Machen Ford Lincoln for the Sheriff
• 2026-165: IFB #33-26 for fertilizer, herbicides, pesticides, and turf maintenance materials from multiple vendors
• 2026-159/160: Requests for waiver of fees, interest, penalties, and taxes due to county error for Emery Acres, LLC and Clinton Wilcox
• 2026-163: Approve Little Platte Playground Project – purchase and installation of equipment and pour-in-place surface from GameTime

Board of County Commission

The Clay County Board of County Commission's agenda consists of procedural items (call to order, roll call, approval of agenda) and one executive session under RSMO 610.021(22) to discuss computer systems configuration. No public hearings, ordinances, contracts, or other substantive decisions are listed.

• Executive session for computer systems configuration (RSMO 610.021(22))

Park Board Meeting

The Park Board will meet to discuss updates to the Master and Strategic Plan. The agenda also includes the Parks Director's monthly report and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Master & Strategic Plan Update
• Parks Director’s Monthly Report

Board of County Commission

The Clay County Airport Advisory Board will review minutes from March 9, 2026, and hold a discussion on the state of the airport. No formal decisions or proposals are on the agenda.

• Review of minutes from March 9, 2026
• Discussion of the state of the airport

Board of County Commission

The Board will vote on several routine items including invoice payments, a guardrail replacement on Virginia Avenue, a lease/purchase of tractors and mowing equipment, and a GPS tracking software agreement. Ceremonial presentations of America 250 Citizen Challenge Coins are also scheduled.

• Approve guardrail replacement on Virginia Avenue - James H Drew Corporation
• Approve lease/purchase of tractors and mowing equipment with trade-in - Commerce Bank
• Approve 2-year service agreement for GPS tracking software - Smart Planet Software
• Approve addendum for engineering services for Stocksdale Road Bridge over Canadian Pacific Railroad
• Approve IFB #34-26 - Capital Sand Company - Golf Course Sand

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commission will consider an ordinance calling a countywide election for voters to decide on amending the Clay County Constitution. The consent agenda includes a lease agreement for a reclaimer purchase for Road & Bridge and invoice payments. The regular agenda also includes approval of a purchase of a 2027 pontoon boat, motor, and trailer for parks.

• Ordinance calling election on amending the Clay County Constitution (2026-ORD-10)
• Lease agreement for reclaimer purchase with NCL Government Capital for Road & Bridge (2026-136)
• Purchase of 2027 Flagship E22 pontoon boat, 2027 Suzuki motor, and 2027 Haulrite trailer for Parks (2026-144)
• Proclamation for America 250 Citizen Challenge Coin presentation (2026-147)
• Approval of invoice payments for May 16–22, 2026, for the county and Prosecutor's Office (2026-145, 2026-146)

Board of County Commission

The Clay County Commission will consider consent and regular agenda items including approval of invoice payments, purchase of a 2026 Ford F250 for Parks, and disposal of surplus electronics and vehicle parts. The meeting is largely procedural with no major policy changes or public hearings scheduled.

• Approve invoice payments for Clay County (May 9–15, 2026) – $ amounts not specified
• Purchase of a 2026 Ford F250 4X4 pickup from Gary Crossley Ford for Parks
• Disposal of surplus IT electronic equipment per county code
• Sale or disposal of surplus vehicle parts from Sheriff's vehicles
• Approve invoice payments for Clay County Prosecutor's Office (May 9–15, 2026)