The Platte County Commission convened a special meeting on May 5, 2025, at 10:24 AM, focusing on the management and implementation of projects funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The meeting began with the approval of the agenda, which was unanimously accepted by the commissioners.

Following the agenda approval, the commission moved to the consent calendar, which also received unanimous approval. The primary focus of the meeting then shifted to business action items, specifically two change orders related to ongoing courthouse renovation projects.

The first item, identified as 2025-CO-004-ARPA, was presented by Platte County Administrator Wes Minder. This change order, amounting to approximately $55,000, addresses several necessary modifications, including the addition of doors requested by courthouse staff, repairs to clogged sanitary lines, and restoration of exposed brick walls that had developed cracks. Minder confirmed that the renovation project remains on schedule for completion by September 2025, with Phase 1 already finished and Phase 2 currently underway, which includes expanding courtrooms and constructing an ADA-compliant restroom. The commission approved this change order unanimously.

The second item, 2025-CO-005-ARPA, also presented by Minder, authorized a change order for soffit repairs at the courthouse. This project, which has already seen significant progress, aims to seal holes in the wood exterior to prevent further damage. The change order includes additional restoration work on the juvenile administration building. The commission approved this item without opposition as well.

The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn, which was also unanimously accepted. Overall, the session effectively addressed critical updates on courthouse renovations funded by ARPA, ensuring that the projects remain on track and within budget.