Finance and Budget Committee
Regular MeetingLee's Summit, MO · February 5, 2024
Minutes
The City of Lee's Summit
Action Letter
Finance and Budget Committee
Monday, February 5, 2024
4:00 PM
City Council Chambers
and Via Video Conference
220 SE Green Street
Lee's Summit, MO 64063
Notice is hereby given that the Finance and Budget Committee for the City of Lee’s
Summit will meet in Regular Session on Monday, February 5, 2024 at 4:00 pm in person and
via video conference as provided by Section 2-50 of the City of Lee’s Summit Code of
Ordinances, adopted by the City Council on June 15, 2021, Ordinance No. 9172. Persons
wishing to comment on any item of business on the agenda via video conference may do so
by sending a request prior to 12:00 p.m. on Monday, February 5, 2024, to the City Clerk at
clerk@cityofls.net to attend the meeting on the video conferencing platform. The City Clerk
will provide instructions regarding how to attend by this method. The meeting may be
viewed on the City’s website at WatchLS.net, and on various cable providers (Spectrum
Channel 2, AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 and Comcast Channel 7).
1. Call to Order
Chairperson Shields called the February 4, 2024 Finance and Budget Committee
meeting to order at 4:00 pm.
2. Roll Call
Mayor Pro Tem Lopez (absent initially - present at 4:30pm)
Councilmember Edson as alternate (was present to keep quorum for Item 5.G. due
to Mayor Pro Tem’s necessary recusal on this item only).
Present: 4 - Chairperson Hillary Shields
Councilmember Faith Hodges
Councilmember Beto Lopez
Alternate Phyllis Edson
Absent: 1 - Vice Chair John Lovell
3. Approval of Agenda
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Lopez, seconded by Councilmember Hodges,
to approve the agenda as published, but noting moving Items 5.B., 5.C. and 5.E. to the
beginning of the meeting before any votes were taken to hear those presentations until a
quorum was present. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: 3 - Chairperson Shields
Councilmember Hodges
Councilmember Lopez
Absent: 2 - Vice Chair Lovell
Alternate Edson
4. Public Comments
Mr. Taylor McCoy stated he was present on behalf of Jim’s Tow regarding the Tow
Contract ordinance being considered today (Item. 5.D) and that he could answer any
questions regarding this contract as the provider. He also stated he has confirmed
they meet all the insurance requirements necessary for this contract.
5. Business
A. 2024-6094 Approval of the January 3, 2024 Finance and Budget Committee Action Letter.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Hodges, seconded by Councilmember Lopez,
to approve the January 3, 2024 Finance and Budget Committee Action Letter. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 3 - Chairperson Shields
Councilmember Hodges
Councilmember Lopez
Absent: 2 - Vice Chair Lovell
Alternate Edson
B. 2024-6053 Presentation: Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Year ended
June 30, 2023 by RSM US LLP.
A brief presentation was provided regarding the annual comprehensive
financial report and fiscal year end calculations. There were no questions from
the committee.
(No quorum at this time.)
This Presentation was received and filed.
C. 2024-6093 Presentation: Investment Portfolio Reports for the quarters ended September
30, 2023 and December 31, 2023
A brief presentation was provided regarding the Investment Portfolio for the
quarters ending on September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2023. There were no
questions from the committee.
(No quorum at this time.)
This Report was received and filed.
D. BILL NO. An Ordinance approving the award of RFP No. 2024-022 for tow services for a
24-017 one-year term with up to four, one-year renewals to James R. McCoy LLC d/b/a
Jim's Tow Service as the primary awardee and Ron’s Auto & Tow Truck Towing,
LLC as the secondary awardee and authorizing the City Manager to execute the
same by and on behalf of the City. (F&BC 1/3/24)
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(Note: Went through F&BC 1/3/24. First Read by Council on January 23, 2024 -
remanded back to F&BC. F&BC recommended for approval on 2/5/24.)
ACTION:
A brief presentation was provided regarding the questions regarding insurance and
subcontractors for the award of this RFP brought forward by the City Council previously.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hodges, seconded by Councilmember Lopez, that this
Ordinance be recommended for approval to the City Council. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 3 - Chairperson Shields
Councilmember Hodges
Councilmember Lopez
Absent: 2 - Vice Chair Lovell
Alternate Edson
E. 2024-6092 Presentation: FY24 Mid-year Update and Projections
A brief presentation was provided regarding the FY24 Mid-Year Update and
Projections. There were no questions from the committee.
(No quorum at the beginning of this presentation. Mayor Pro Tem was present
at 4:30 during this presentation.)
This Presentation was received and filed.
F. BILL NO. An Ordinance approving Amendment No. 9 to the budget for the Fiscal Year
24-022 ending June 30, 2024, as adopted by Ordinance No. 9704, Ordinance No. 9705,
Ordinance No. 9706, Ordinance No. 9707, and Ordinance No. 9708, by
amending the authorized expenditures for the City. (F&BC 2/5/24)
ACTION:
A brief presentation was provided regarding the proposals in Budget Amendment No. 9.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hodges, seconded by Councilmember Lopez, that this
Ordinance be recommended for approval to the City Council. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 3 - Chairperson Shields
Councilmember Hodges
Councilmember Lopez
Absent: 2 - Vice Chair Lovell
Alternate Edson
G. BILL NO. An Ordinance approving Amendment No. 10 to the budget for the Fiscal Year
24-023 ending June 30, 2024, as adopted by Ordinance No. 9704, Ordinance No. 9705,
Ordinance No. 9706, Ordinance No. 9707, and Ordinance No. 9708, by
amending the authorized expenditures for the City. (F&BC 2/5/24)
ACTION:
A brief presentation was provided regarding the proposals in Budget Amendment No. 10.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Hodges, seconded by Alternate Edson, that this
Ordinance be recommended for approval. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 3 - Chairperson Shields
Councilmember Hodges
Alternate Edson
Absent: 1 - Vice Chair Lovell
Recused: 1 - Councilmember Lopez
6. Roundtable
Chairperson Shields noted she will be gone for the March 4, 2024 Finance and
Budget Committee meeting. Since the committee will be hearing the Schedule
of Fees for review and approval the committee will keep the meeting date and
have Vice Chair Lovell chair the meeting in her absence. The City Clerk’s office
will confirm quorum as well.
A. 2024-6102 Report: General Fund Balance Reserve
A brief presentation was provided regarding the General Fund Balance Reserve.
Discussion included:
- Balance Reserve
- Established budget
- Recurring Fees
This Report was received and filed.
7. Adjournment
Hearing no further business, Chairperson Shields adjourned the February 5, 2024
Finance and Budget Committee meeting at 4:09pm.
For your convenience, City Council agendas, as well as videos of City Council and Council Committee meetings, may be
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Agenda
The City of Lee's Summit
Final Agenda
Finance and Budget Committee
Monday, February 5, 2024
4:00 PM
City Council Chambers
and Via Video Conference
220 SE Green Street
Lee's Summit, MO 64063
Notice is hereby given that the Finance and Budget Committee for the City of Lee’s
Summit will meet in Regular Session on Monday, February 5, 2024 at 4:00 pm in person and
via video conference as provided by Section 2-50 of the City of Lee’s Summit Code of
Ordinances, adopted by the City Council on June 15, 2021, Ordinance No. 9172. Persons
wishing to comment on any item of business on the agenda via video conference may do so
by sending a request prior to 12:00 p.m. on Monday, February 5, 2024, to the City Clerk at
clerk@cityofls.net to attend the meeting on the video conferencing platform. The City Clerk
will provide instructions regarding how to attend by this method. The meeting may be
viewed on the City’s website at WatchLS.net, and on various cable providers (Spectrum
Channel 2, AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 and Comcast Channel 7).
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Public Comments
5. Business
A. 2024-6094 Approval of the January 3, 2024 Finance and Budget Committee Action Letter.
B. 2024-6053 Presentation: Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Year ended
June 30, 2023 by RSM US LLP.
Presenter: Bette Wordelman, Finance Director
Kristen Hughes, Senior Director, RMS US LLP
C. 2024-6093 Presentation: Investment Portfolio Reports for the quarters ended September 30,
2023 and December 31, 2023
Presenter: Susan Brockhaus, Cash Management Officer
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D. BILL NO. An Ordinance approving the award of RFP No. 2024-022 for tow services for a
24-017 one-year term with up to four, one-year renewals to James R. McCoy LLC d/b/a
Jim's Tow Service as the primary awardee and Ron’s Auto & Tow Truck Towing,
LLC as the secondary awardee and authorizing the City Manager to execute the
same by and on behalf of the City. (F&BC 1/3/24)
Presenter: Travis Forbes, Chief of Police
Cary Colyne, Operations Major, Police Department
DeeDee Tschirhart, Senior Procurement Officer
E. 2024-6092 Presentation: FY24 Mid-year Update and Projections
Presenter: Eric Stoyanov, Budget Manager
Rick Gentry, Budget Manager
F. TMP-2907 An Ordinance approving Amendment No. 9 to the budget for the Fiscal Year
ending June 30, 2024, as adopted by Ordinance No. 9704, Ordinance No. 9705,
Ordinance No. 9706, Ordinance No. 9707, and Ordinance No. 9708, by amending
the authorized expenditures for the City.
Presenter: Rick Gentry, Budget Manager
G. TMP-2915 An Ordinance approving Amendment No. 10 to the budget for the Fiscal Year
ending June 30, 2024, as adopted by Ordinance No. 9704, Ordinance No. 9705,
Ordinance No. 9706, Ordinance No. 9707, and Ordinance No. 9708, by amending
the authorized expenditures for the City.
Presenter: Rick Gentry, Budget Manager
6. Roundtable
A. 2024-6102 Report: General Fund Balance Reserve
Presenter: Bette Wordelman, Finance Director
7. Adjournment
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