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Monthly Archives: May 2019
Bourbon County Commission Agenda May 14
Agenda
Bourbon County Commission Room
1st Floor, County Courthouse
210 S. National Avenue
Fort Scott, KS 66701
Tuesdays starting at 9:00
Date: May 14th, 2019
1st District-Lynne Oharah Minutes: Approved: _______________
2nd District-Jeff Fischer Corrected: _______________
3rd District-Nick Ruhl Adjourned at: _______________
County Clerk-Kendell Mason
9:10-10:10-Jim Harris
9:15-9:30-Receipt Coding
9:30-9:45-Hay Bids
9:45-10:00-Fish Food Bids
10:00-10:30-SEK Multi County Health Dept.- Becky Johnson-2020 Budget
10:30-11:00-EMS Update- Dave Bruner and Robert Leisure
11:00-12:00-Justin Meeks
11:00-11:15-Executive Session-Attorney Client Privilege
11:15-11:20-Executive Session-Personnel matters of individual non-elected personnel
11:20-11:25-Tax Sale
12:00-1:30-Commissioners gone to lunch
1:30-2:00-Will Wallis-Resolution Adoption
Justifications for Executive Session:
Personnel matters of individual non-elected personnel
Consultation with an attorney for the body or agency which would be deemed privileged in the attorney-client relationship
Matters relating to employer-employee negotiations whether or not in consultation with the representative(s) of the body or agency
Confidential data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trusts and individual proprietorships
Preliminary discussions relating to the acquisition of real property
Matters relating to the security of a public body or agency, public building or facility or the information system of a public body or agency, if the discussion of such matters at an open meeting would jeopardize the security of such public body, agency, building, facility or information system
Ribbon Cutting For Accent Dental May 13, Today at 5:15 p.m.
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Clay Street in Uniontown Closed May 13 Due to Baseball Games
The City of Uniontown has barricaded Clay Street, which runs on the west side of West Bourbon Elementary School, because of baseball games. It will remain barricaded until the end of the games at approximately 5:45 p.m. this evening, May 13.
All fans are asked to enter the games through on the east side of the school, according to Uniontown City Clerk Sally Johnson.
“We apologize for any inconvenience,” Johnson said.
Graduating Greyhounds 2019
It’s that time of year again where we honor our Greyhounds at graduation. These students worked so hard this year and finally get to either close a chapter on their lives, or sequel into the next. We have over 300 students graduating this year in different fields of study. Each student has either completed a certificate, an Associate’s in Arts, Applied Sciences, Science, or General Studies. The FSCC family is super proud of every single one of these students and cannot wait to see what they do next! There will be two separate ceremonies:
Associate’s of Applied Science and Certificates
May 17th @ 9:00am
Associate’s of Science, Art, and General Studies
May 17th @ 12:00pm
We will also be holding a reception for the Outstanding Alumni in between graduations in the Gordon Parks Museum. Please join us in honoring our graduates and our alumni!
“Students First, Community Always”
Congratulations Class of 2019!!
To see a complete list of graduates, please click HERE
HB Salon: Cosmetology Services in Uniontown
HB Salon owner Hannah Ballou and family were part of a ribbon cutting for the new business on May 11, sponsored by the Uniontown Ruritan.
The business opened in early 2019 and specializes in haircuts and colors.
It is located at 108 Sherman, on the southeast corner of the Uniontown square. Hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Saturday by appointment.
Contact Ballou at 620-756-4770 or on Facebook at HB Salon.
Starting in June, manicure and pedicure services will be offered by Ashley Travis, Ballou’s sister-in-law, at the salon.
Mani-pedi specials will be offered to introduce the new service, Ballou said.
The salon will be closed for vacation May 15-23.
Want To Serve On the Fort Scott City Commission?
The terms of three members of the Fort Scott City Commission will expire in January 2020.
Individuals interested in becoming a candidate for the Fort Scott City Commission election are asked to contact the Bourbon County Clerk’s Office located in the Bourbon County Courthouse at 210 S. National in Fort Scott, Kansas, or by phone at 620-223-3800.
The deadline to file as a candidate is 12:00 Noon on Monday, June 3rd, 2019.
Qualified candidates must be registered voters and residents of the City of Fort Scott at the time of the election. The General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 5th, 2019.
Additional information may be obtained by contacting Diane Clay, City Clerk at 620-223-0550 or [email protected].
Art Walk Is May 17
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The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports May 13
Golf Course Advisory Board Meets May 16
The Golf Course Advisory Board will meet on Thursday, May 16th, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. at Woodland Hills Golf Course, 2414 S. Horton. The meeting will take place in the clubhouse. This meeting is open to the public.
Effective Leadership Workshop June 4
Submitted by:
Lindsay Madison, Executive Director,[email protected]
Monica Walden, Administrative Assistant, [email protected]
Phone: (620) 223-3566
CHAMBER TO HOST BILL DRURY HALF-DAY WORKSHOP
Tuesday, June 4, 2019
Empress Event Center
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
FORT SCOTT – Community members are invited to attend a half-day workshop presented by Bill Drury, covering “Effective Leadership for First Line Managers and Supervisors”. The seminar, hosted by the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce, will take place on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Empress Event Center, 7 N. Main Street in Fort Scott.
In this half-day workshop, the following topics will be covered:
- Increasing cooperation
- Energizing people
- Revving up productivity
- Solving worst workplace problems
- Seeing managers take greater initiative
- Resolving conflict
- Developing greater pride and professionalism
This workshop will help businesses to go to the next level of teamwork and cooperation. Any leader, manager or supervisor has the opportunity to build or destroy engagement. Bill Drury has conducted over three hundred seminars for the Zig Ziglar Corporation with a focus on helping businesses build strong leaders and winning teams.
Contact the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce for more information at
(620) 223-3566. To register for the workshop, please visit fortscott.com and click on the “Events” tab, then select “Effective Leadership Seminar”.
FSHS Thespians Present Pirates! For Tiger Drama Camp May 28-June 7
The Fort Scott High School Thespians host this year’s Tiger Drama Camp on May 28-June 7 at the Fort Scott High School Auditorium. Rehearsals run Monday through Friday from 12:30-4:30 pm with performances at 7 p.m. on June 7 & 8.
Tiger Drama Camp is open to students entering first through ninth grades and has expanded to include a full-scale performance. This year’s play is Pirates! Theodore Thud and the Quest for Weird Beard by Joshua Mikel. Camp is directed by the FSHS Thespians and Director Angie Bin. Students learn acting, movement, and vocal performance skills, culminating in the public performance. Students will each play a role, assist with art projects, and have snacks during the rehearsal process. They should dress comfortably for active stage movement.
Register for Tiger Drama Camp at Buck Run. The registration deadline has been extended to May 20. The fee is $40 which includes a show t-shirt. Parents are asked to attend a meeting at 12:30 p.m. at the first rehearsal on May 28.
On June 7 and 8, doors will open for the performances at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 at the door. The show is produced by special arrangment with Playscripts, Inc. (www.playscrips.com).
For more information, contact Angie Bin at 620-719-9622 or [email protected]. Proceeds from Tiger Drama Camp fund activities and trips for the FSHS Thespian Troupe #7365.