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The report catalogs the county’s strategic focus areas, highlights accomplishments, and lists performance measures: 23 key performance indicators (KPIs) and 42 additional metrics across five focus areas. The administrator said roughly half of KPIs met or exceeded targets and that staff will update targets annually when outcomes warrant higher goals.

“...we have a total of 23 KPIs… a significant portion of them are equal to or better than moving us closer to the target or basically meets or exceeds our target,” the administrator said. Commissioners praised the report’s design and accessibility; one commissioner singled out the communications team for the presentation’s layout and clarity.

The report includes a “day in Clay” timeline showing county services over 24 hours and calls out customer-service examples, including early online receipt of a senior tax-credit application. The administrator invited commissioners to review the electronic version when it launches and to direct follow-up questions to staff.

Commissioners commended staff and department heads for progress on strategic priorities and recommended continuing to raise targets where appropriate as performance improves.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Clay County Commission Business Session February 6, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","County administrators presented an illustrated 2024 annual performance report, noting key performance indicators, new metrics, and the forthcoming electronic release on the county website.","taxTitle","Clay County, Missouri","taxId",13661,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6291080,"Votes at a glance: Clay County Commission approves routine payments, tables one waiver request, and funds senior tax-relief mailer",1445,352000,1797000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2530200-e76c885657fa8cf93caa76f90b2f514a&start=352&end=1797","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2530200-e76c885657fa8cf93caa76f90b2f514a/thumbnail_352000.jpg","/articles/6291080/Clay-County/Missouri/Votes-at-a-glance-Clay-County-Commission-approves-routine-payments-tables-one-waiver-request-and-funds-senior-tax-relief-mailer","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6291080-bdbe31d092afbabd94685d88dad43671/orig.mp4?Expires=1771164935&Signature=JrN8Hr69DfJ6ibZOuGSUcQe2j3naf8pHaIwmelGZXYForrxCa5Dmy4vXuyWnJQ9KM6A3vOosnDyuNFIgy-p~~3vxJ9o~qdET0fH50PiiKb12MBEr5bAEdAQh08YsRvK46ZtUqqyr~GgBoZ-9wajIOWn7D~hPiAfUeZ4HEiZcIAZtfDdTU4PgCfFUi29FCvdjeKPDIL03w5by0zrEpL~rFCaRKMWI3RszQLUYDpAw6oUc7egeZg3-iuD1lytTswbWu41805S5TKBe7Xri0rG4Km89UaoQbg88s9PSdbGi8C-r6ZtBGVw~m-DBX2QdEXZ4wcRJIxYc7ebgnVXS9E1mqQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Clay County Commission recorded several formal actions during its meeting, including routine invoice approvals, a tabling of one waiver request and approval of communications for the senior real-estate tax relief program.

Key votes and outcomes

- Consent agenda (minutes, 624 invoices totaling $3,719,888.83, and the 2024 equitable sharing agreement for the sheriff’s office): Approved by roll call, motion passed 6–0.

- Resolution 20 25-41 (request for waiver of fees, interest and penalties due to county error — applicant Randolph): Motion made to table until the commission’s meeting two weeks hence (tabled to Feb. 20). Commissioners requested the applicant appear with corroborating evidence (postmark or delivery proof) before final action.

- Resolution 20 25-40 (approve invoice payments for Clay County Prosecutor’s Office — 10 invoices totaling $4,643.96): Approved; recorded vote was 5 in favor with 1 recusal (Commissioner Thompson recused), motion passed.

- Resolution 20 25-43 (transfer/surplus of body scanner to Ray County Sheriff's Office): Approved 6–0 (see separate article for full discussion).

- Resolution 20 25-44 (printing and postage for 48,884 postcards to notify mortgage/escrow payers about the senior real-estate tax relief program): Approved 6–0.

Several commissioners praised the senior tax-relief outreach as strong customer service and noted staff efforts to reach homeowners whose bills go to mortgage companies. The meeting also included a report on the county’s 2024 annual performance report (presentation only).","At its meeting the commission approved consent items and several resolutions, tabled one waiver request to a date certain, recorded one recusal, and approved printing of senior tax-relief postcards.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6291086,"Clay County approves transfer of used body scanner to Ray County sheriff’s office",239,1894000,2133000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2530200-e76c885657fa8cf93caa76f90b2f514a&start=1894&end=2133","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2530200-e76c885657fa8cf93caa76f90b2f514a/thumbnail_1894000.jpg","/articles/6291086/Clay-County/Missouri/Clay-County-approves-transfer-of-used-body-scanner-to-Ray-County-sheriffs-office","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6291086-0ab195575f7779cf2b4f9263a2c671ff/orig.mp4?Expires=1771164935&Signature=RYG6wJ0K09JXU7BOB1CQr4-NeVdLntOyVYPIMWInP7knPOU1hV6252gQFRdsxndSOEAPiNCc3bIW-nm4tD5Fd~k-f94miJp8E-zAtj2JPVpz0d9berjvDF4EXbt2M6lmmEEHBoLT5z4KCnlpmj4s2dg4aoD62kGsCtX4wjaW3eDCOx70InGjcT0CU3tH~ocWDLo5pqNlrxO6tFKSTV-59yW08Qm~t13RefYuqgpa8zsb8FzEzZ2SxQGQkErHSDtKMOZ3AXdV1GE~u5NfhFVXumzuWA4CHY8QF7svPefsrsCTbxTWOkVxQLmwCwDJonLm~eU4JUvlSY0KuBH2yPtVVg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Clay County Commission unanimously approved a cooperative agreement to transfer ownership of a used body scanner to the Ray County Sheriff’s Office, citing regional cooperation and Ray County’s needs.

Captain Amy Agderian of the Clay County Sheriff’s Office said the county purchased a new body scanner with a JAG grant and that the older unit remains functional. “The old body scanner… is still in workable condition,” Agderian said, adding that the new scanner’s smaller footprint freed needed space in Clay County’s detention facility.

Ray County’s sheriff, who spoke to the commission, described ongoing capacity and facility challenges in Ray County and said receiving the scanner would support efforts to bring housing of inmates back to the county. “Ray County… need a lot of help… To work with them and I’ve been working with the Ray County Commissioners as well as the sheriff… to get their jail updated,” he said.

Commissioners discussed whether to charge any fee for the transfer. “Anytime we surplus anything, if it has a usable life, there should be some value that we set to it,” Commissioner Wagner said, but added that law-enforcement agencies frequently transfer equipment between jurisdictions. Commissioner Johnson noted interagency sharing is common and often more useful than selling equipment for a small return.

The commission voted 6–0 to approve Resolution 20 25-43, which transfers the unit to Ray County at no or nominal cost to foster regional public-safety cooperation. Captain Agderian said staff will follow county procedures for surplus and transfer.

The transfer aims to support Ray County’s detention operations in the near term; commissioners said the device’s useful remaining lifespan is limited by software obsolescence and that the donation is a targeted, short-term aid rather than a long-term equipment solution.","The commission voted unanimously to surplus an older body scanner to the Ray County Sheriff’s Office after Clay County replaced it with a newer, smaller model purchased with a JAG grant; commissioners and sheriff cited regional public-safety benefits.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6291089,"Clay County Commission denies Hallmark request to waive late fees after e-check routing error",781,458000,1239000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2530200-e76c885657fa8cf93caa76f90b2f514a&start=458&end=1239","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2530200-e76c885657fa8cf93caa76f90b2f514a/thumbnail_458000.jpg","/articles/6291089/Clay-County/Missouri/Clay-County-Commission-denies-Hallmark-request-to-waive-late-fees-after-e-check-routing-error","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6291089-8ca8fefd8eb4bebbe2749f0243f9e6b3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771164935&Signature=c0tiZXO7PV82ktHLL9-Jf~PQmIGngckZ2IadELJzHpoYKIQaObB-hERjnJQQ9A3WSg~Kkh43W5nKWws6JSXu9BWPD40MsyyTiKtQ4jpS5~TKhD8p59uRpml0-aARd-sG2srdmFbLgVQESRUjbBNy-vf1PerZ5ZXhGyovRetWdIL-AYSW3M6j~8eSpFCiVrn1tgIHCWuzHlYt0f~FK9g4hTrf4wzaZyCEjQu9xnkGjBkFS6WxEZZqBGh0olN9GXvlvOZ24sKWSJDbk4WbvHPZ~LuHzrE6AGzgKQza6hCI0uG3tETIPhWUia7dRhDk9s9Ev-7cp-CDWFfG4ff7NbD4~Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Clay County Commission on Thursday denied a request from Hallmark Marketing Company to waive interest, penalties and a canceled-check fee after one of the company’s e-checks for personal-property taxes was rejected because of an incorrect routing number.

Travis Sorensen, tax compliance manager for Hallmark Marketing Company, told the commission the company submitted most payments on Dec. 13 and that one payment was rejected when a routing number was keyed with an extra zero. “We did request in writing, to have the penalty and interest waived. But, we're here tonight to hopefully just have the penalty waived, and refunded,” Sorensen said.

The commission discussed whether county error or delayed mail delivery justified relief. Several commissioners said state law limits the county’s authority to waive penalties unless the county made an error.

“State law is very clear when it comes to this kind of stuff… we do not have the authority to reverse this kind of stuff unless it's our fault,” Commissioner Wagner said. Commissioner Johnson, who voted against denying the request, said he disagreed with the statute's effect and called the penalty “unfortunate” given Hallmark’s prompt corrective action and holiday office closure. “An honest error that you come back and say, hey … we're sorry … I don't think you should have to pay this,” Johnson said.

Barbara, the county collector, told commissioners that the mailed notice in the file was sent Dec. 20 and that staff had no record that the county failed to send notice. Sorensen said Hallmark’s corporate office was closed from Dec. 25 through Jan. 6 and that staff could not verify receipt of the notice before the holiday.

After discussion, the motion to deny the waiver request carried 5–1. The commission’s vote rejected Hallmark’s request for a refund of penalties and interest; Commissioner Johnson was the lone opposing vote.

The action leaves the tax, interest and penalty due as assessed. Sorensen thanked the commission for the opportunity to present the company’s circumstances.

Votes at a glance: Resolution 20 25-38 — Request from Hallmark Marketing Company to waive fees, interest, penalties and taxes (denied, 5–1).","The Clay County Commission voted 5–1 to deny Hallmark Marketing Company’s request to waive penalties, interest and fees after one personal-property e-check failed due to an incorrect routing number; Hallmark asked the commission for a refund citing a holiday office closure and a strong payment history.","actionData","errors"]

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