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Pozel said the plan is a five-year update and that 13 municipalities and school districts participated in the drafting process. The draft has been posted on the regional website; staff did not print the full document because it runs more than 1,000 pages, but commissioners were given a link and asked to submit comments. Pozel and Captain Agderian said county emergency management and municipal partners were involved in a strategic planning team that aggregated local input.

Commissioners asked whether local officials and the sheriff’s office had adequate opportunity to weigh in. Captain Agderian said Emergency Management staff (Anne Pozel and her assistant, Grace Windinger) worked with Mark (regional coordinator) throughout the process and that the sheriff’s office had the opportunity to provide input. Commissioner Johnson said he would trust the emergency management staff’s judgment if they were satisfied.

Staff said their intent is to place the draft on next week’s regular agenda — likely on the consent agenda unless commissioners request additional review — so Clay County can sign and forward the plan to the regional coordinator (Mark) and to state and federal authorities for review and approval.

Key details

- Plan type: Regional multi-hazard mitigation plan (five-year update).
- Participation: 13 municipalities and school districts (per staff).
- Document length: staff said the draft exceeds 1,000 pages; a link to the draft was provided rather than a printed packet.
- Next step: County adoption and signature expected next week to allow county submission to state/federal reviewers.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Clay County Commission Business Session March 13, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Emergency management staff presented a draft regional multi-hazard mitigation plan compiled with 13 municipalities and school districts. Commissioners were given a link to the draft (not fully printed); staff said they will place the plan on next week’s agenda for formal county adoption and forwarding to state and federal reviewers.","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},6087548,"Commission adopts parks-naming policy after 3-2 vote; some commissioners express caution",327,1239000,1566000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2889521-de60a27e4b015ed8ddcaebdd0214e206&start=1239&end=1566","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2889521-de60a27e4b015ed8ddcaebdd0214e206/thumbnail_1239000.jpg","/articles/6087548/Clay-County/Missouri/Commission-adopts-parks-naming-policy-after-3-2-vote-some-commissioners-express-caution","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6087548-eba59e16b71645b91c7fc7b5f9a18476/orig.mp4?Expires=1770845857&Signature=nmw-BssqFugBqxeqCgMOv5Ng~RAM4HUnYLcaWKFqAU2FSZoY6hxxMMZCE9phoL01K3RgDv33zyRpqG7rW2yZZzYn3qAeoTGgmhShcaesYyciYn9~d29bZx2VltIs1SBDOMCq5S2C51OzIvpseAA03IdHuIf4NsbkMzsz3AT-oyKCpo~ee5Pl2MdGlnTndncoKNWyYTe4NmTvh~MfV48dbXIxfJPrnuHzIAXyP0eWlQbRGfw0u03huy1jB~bbVbZVL7KCtYfPTdGdqd4GHcJZwOuGA5HflnP-hww3phMYIqgeB-ho4DfishkTTkig7yPuRwsiw5PuiUtpShMJjcGW~Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Clay County Commission adopted a policy to guide the naming of parks, land and facilities on a 3-2 vote.

Resolution 2025-82, presented by county staff after a work session the prior week, establishes a framework the commission will use when considering requests to name county properties. Commissioner Wagner moved for approval. In the roll call, Commissioners Wagner, Thompson and Carpenter voted yes; Commissioners Johnson and Lawson voted no. The motion passed 3-2.

Commissioner Johnson said he would vote no because he “doesn't like the idea of naming our places after people for a number of reasons,” a point he had explained during the prior week’s work session. Commissioner Lawson said he, too, had concerns that naming rules could be gamed by wealthy donors and that the commission should be cautious. Commissioner Carpenter and others argued the policy merely formalizes existing practice and provides a pathway for scrutiny before names are assigned.

Commissioner Wagner said the absence of structure is itself a problem: he described the policy as a pathway “for it to be scrutinized before it gets here” and said that structure would prevent arbitrary or donor-driven naming.

Outcome and next steps

- Resolution 2025-82 approved (motion by Commissioner Wagner). Vote: Wagner — yes; Thompson — yes; Carpenter — yes; Johnson — no; Lawson — no. Motion passed 3-2.
- Implementation responsibility was assigned to the Parks Department, which will apply the new policy to future naming requests.","The Clay County Commission adopted Resolution 2025-82, a policy governing the naming of county parks, land and facilities. The measure passed 3-2 after commissioners debated concerns that naming could be influenced by donors and that structure is needed to guide decisions.",{"_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},6087553,"Commission denies waiver of late-tax fees for Randolph after check and postmark show Jan. 3",701,486000,1187000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2889521-de60a27e4b015ed8ddcaebdd0214e206&start=486&end=1187","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2889521-de60a27e4b015ed8ddcaebdd0214e206/thumbnail_486000.jpg","/articles/6087553/Clay-County/Missouri/Commission-denies-waiver-of-late-tax-fees-for-Randolph-after-check-and-postmark-show-Jan-3","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6087553-d2e6ddb86ad1ec0929303ec2808c95bf/orig.mp4?Expires=1770845857&Signature=ASzE4RyhqetJj9Io3Cc8dhMgInQa5u0Ki7k44Q2QDPsygIqlwUu4YGoPBYlglIRRfU4nrJkeEEDdxlLIMiTQsxhIqcOXlUJ5lS9kvlM0j7h2qQpp8wJSzHF3~tSTa0B42ZfrnHXc~Z0j-F9Ogphy36RpioNQwrupKmgmtExGa1z95sQcGWnfaF6vdLkQ80x8cz8uS4YWKYFLIDNkpERV~k7Zi6roKauf7ZNlcdopoGpcI3J9BfZ5louGnumf0Ot7D4Z0Qh3C7vW4Yef7pN4DXHwll-VVUggCPFsfs35rSeq7m1CKfAb~fScNqDR6KybMFpXy7gaODynOdMDD6F6L7w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Clay County Commission denied a request to waive interest and penalties on a late property tax payment by Thomas and Julia Randolph, after commissioners said county records showed the payment arrived after the Dec. 31 due date.

Julia Randolph told the commission she mailed the payment on Dec. 30 and “thought it wouldn’t take too long to get here.” Commissioners and county staff examined the paperwork in the meeting packet and noted the check carried a January 3 date and the county’s postmark showed January 3 as the receipt date.

County Counselor told the commission that state law requires that waivers be granted only when the county made an error or omission, and she referenced language in Chapter 137 about postal errors that, in practice, can require a statement from the postmaster. Commissioner Wagner said he found it “very hard” to support a waiver when the check itself was dated after the due date. Commissioner Lawson and others echoed concern that strong substantiation is required if the commission is to waive penalties for postal delays.

Commissioner Johnson moved to deny Resolution 2025-41 (box marked denied). After discussion, a roll call recorded five yes votes and the motion to deny passed 5-0.

The commission’s instructions: the Collector’s Office will proceed with the assessed interest and penalties unless the applicant submits additional, verifiable documentation (for example, a postmaster statement) supporting a claim of a postal error or county mistake. Julia Randolph said she had no documentary proof at the hearing.

What the record shows

- Applicant: Julia Randolph (stated she mailed payment Dec. 30; provided no documentary proof).
- County finding: check dated Jan. 3; county postmark Jan. 3.
- Legal standard cited: state law limits waivers to county error or omission; Chapter 137 referenced for post office-related substantiation.
- Outcome: Resolution 2025-41 denied (motion by Commissioner Johnson; vote 5-0).","Julia Randolph asked the commission to waive late fees and interest after claiming she mailed her property tax payment on Dec. 30. Commissioners denied the waiver, citing state law limiting waivers to county error and noting the check and county postmark reflected Jan. 3.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":102,"_53":103,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":104,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":105,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6087558,"Commission approves consent agenda, denies one tax-fee waiver; passes park-naming policy and prosecutor invoices","/articles/6087558/Clay-County/Missouri/Commission-approves-consent-agenda-denies-one-tax-fee-waiver-passes-park-naming-policy-and-prosecutor-invoices","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6087558-35952f83d83fa0954f8860393bbc62b2/orig.mp4?Expires=1770845857&Signature=CtD8ZvkC1d8o9MuW~FW6zXJtKHZB5uqNkdHQFTDQjQzkRELKHI699F1x-W040l8FVy~w6MvqdFnez7XNQ74-XBXbBmBfm5264Fk676hlJ5sb2eO18KTmixIT5ascWAbw~7zonqB640gy9Foz0Pa2GfZDqpWUW9Zjt~p~rwayZHmoP21woz9kAvzD5efyabR83oHev~90dY9jWGMNqBAX53Xw8MajVKJJpym25SciI8qbZbZS~6r5MhetTX6nbnFm~-hd7owWQQ0T2RnH-dFlFF5Ie6bR2VqTNRkVff2M6I6PDGKxkSnmT65aO~gbmG~ro~MGS7JAqePRf5xygG-q5g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Clay County Commission voted on several routine and substantive items at its March meeting, approving a multi-item consent agenda, denying a request to waive penalties on a late tax payment, accepting prosecutor invoices, and adopting a parks-naming policy.

The commission approved the consent agenda, which included 391 invoices totaling $595,256.90 and several board reappointments and contract renewals, by a 5-0 vote. Commissioner Johnson moved to approve the consent agenda; the motion passed unanimously. Specific consent resolutions listed in the meeting packet included Resolution 2025-75 (invoice payments), Resolution 2025-77 (renewal of the Jesse James Bank Museum lease with Old Farm Holdings LLC for the parks department), Resolution 2025-79 (renewal of property and casualty insurance with Travelers Insurance and Chubb), Resolution 2025-74 (reappointment of three members to the Clay County Economic Development Council board), Resolution 2025-81 (reappointment to the Airport Advisory Board), and Resolution 2025-80 (reappointment of three members to the Planning and Zoning Commission). The consent agenda passed by voice vote and a roll call recorded as 5-0.

On Resolution 2025-41, a request by Thomas and Julia Randolph for a waiver of interest, penalties and taxes, the commission denied the waiver. The motion to deny Resolution 2025-41 was made by Commissioner Johnson and passed 5-0 after commissioners questioned the applicant about mailing dates and noted the check and the county postmark showed January 3, after the December 31 due date. County legal counsel told the commission state law allows waivers only if the county made an error or omission and referenced language in Chapter 137 requiring, in some cases, a postmaster statement to substantiate a postal error. The applicant, Julia Randolph, said she mailed payment on December 30 but had no documentary proof.

Resolution 2025-76, approving nine invoices for the Clay County Prosecutor’s Office totaling $1,541, passed with four votes in favor and one recusal (Commissioner Thompson recused); Commissioner Johnson moved approval. The roll call showed four yes votes and one recusal.

Resolution 2025-82, a policy to govern the naming of Clay County parks, land and facilities, passed 3-2. Commissioner Wagner moved to approve the policy. Commissioners Wagner, Thompson and Carpenter voted yes; Commissioners Johnson and Lawson voted no. In debate ahead of the vote some commissioners said they opposed naming public assets after individuals out of concern that wealthy donors could unduly influence naming, while others said the policy provides needed structure and scrutiny.

A regional multi-hazard mitigation plan produced by Mark (regional staff) was presented for discussion by Captain Amy Agderian of the Clay County Sheriff’s Office and Emergency Management Director Anne Pozel. Commissioners were given a link to the draft (the document exceeds 1,000 pages) and told the plan will be returned on next week’s regular agenda for formal adoption and signature by the county. Staff said the plan is updated every five years, that 13 municipalities and school districts participated, and that local review and stakeholder input are being solicited prior to state and federal submission.

Votes at a glance

- Resolution 2025-75 (invoice payments; consent agenda): approved as part of consent, motion by Commissioner Johnson; vote 5-0.
- Resolution 2025-77 (Jesse James Bank Museum lease renewal with Old Farm Holdings LLC): approved as part of consent, motion by Commissioner Johnson; vote 5-0.
- Resolution 2025-79 (renewal of property and casualty insurance with Travelers and Chubb): approved as part of consent, motion by Commissioner Johnson; vote 5-0.
- Resolution 2025-74 (reappointments to Clay County Economic Development Council board): approved as part of consent, motion by Commissioner Johnson; vote 5-0.
- Resolution 2025-81 (reappointment to Airport Advisory Board): approved as part of consent, motion by Commissioner Johnson; vote 5-0.
- Resolution 2025-80 (reappointments to Planning and Zoning Commission): approved as part of consent, motion by Commissioner Johnson; vote 5-0.
- Resolution 2025-41 (waiver of fees/interest/taxes — Thomas and Julia Randolph): motion to deny by Commissioner Johnson; vote 5-0 (denied).
- Resolution 2025-76 (prosecutor invoices: 9 invoices, $1,541): motion to approve by Commissioner Johnson; vote 4 yes, 0 no, 1 recusal (Commissioner Thompson).
- Resolution 2025-82 (policy for naming Clay County parks, land and facilities): motion to approve by Commissioner Wagner; vote 3 yes, 2 no (Passed).

What’s next

The regional multi-hazard mitigation plan will be placed on next week’s regular agenda for the commission’s formal approval and signature so the county can forward the document for state and federal review. Staff encouraged commissioners and stakeholders to review the draft online and submit comments prior to adoption.","At a regular meeting of the Clay County Commission the body approved its consent agenda, denied a taxpayer request to waive late-tax penalties, approved nine prosecutor invoices, and adopted a policy for naming county parks and facilities. A regional multi-hazard mitigation plan was discussed and will return for a vote next week.","actionData","errors"]

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