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Uniontown City Council Minutes of Dec. 14

These are the draft minutes of the Uniontown City Council

The Regular Council Meeting on December 14, 2021 at Uniontown City Hall, was called to order at 7:00 PM by Mayor Jurgensen. Council members present were Jess Ervin, Danea Esslinger, Josh Hartman, Amber Kelly, and Bradley Stewart. Also in attendance for all or part of the meeting were Kandyce Cox, Codes Enforcement Officer Doug Coyan, City Superintendent Bobby Rich, and City Clerk Sally Johnson.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS/PROJECTS

CITIZENS REQUEST

Kandyce Cox requested permission to have a fourth adult dog. After some discussion, the council declined her request. Clerk Johnson will send her a copy of the ordinance limiting the number of adult dogs per household.

FINANCIAL REPORT

Treasurer Bolinger was absent. November written Treasurer report presented. Beginning Checking Account Balance for all funds was $350,214.68, Receipts $29,230.09, Transfers Out $3,026.00, Expenditures $28,195.21, Checking Account Closing Balance $348,223.56. Bank Statement Balance $349,966.93, including Checking Account Interest of $28.57, Outstanding Deposits $0, Outstanding Checks $1,743.37, Reconciled Balance $348,223.56. Water Utilities Certificates of Deposit $27,033.20, Sewer Utilities Certificate of Deposit $17,493.63, Gas Utilities Certificates of Deposit $23,317.91, Total All Funds, including Certificates of Deposit $416,068.30. Year-to-Date Interest in Checking Acct is $340.75 and Utility CDs $311.83 for a Total Year-to-Date Interest of $652.58. Also included the status of the Projects Checking Account for the month of November 2021, Beginning Balance $195.75, Receipts $0, Expenditures $195.75, Ending Balance $0. November Transfers from Sewer Utility Fund to Sewer Revolving Loan $1,402.00, from Water Utility Fund to GO Water Bond & Interest $1,624.00, Total Transfers of $3,026.00. Net Loss for the month of November $1,991.12, Year-to-Date Net Loss $52,874.91. Budget vs Actual Water Fund YTD Revenue $103,267.64 (103.5%), Expenditures $98,167.62 (79.3%); Sewer Fund YTD Revenue $33,763.44 (97.2%), Expenditures $32,681.90 (74.9%); Gas Fund YTD Revenue $134,210.29 (103.9%), Expenditures $248,727.85 (75.2%); General Fund YTD Revenue $132,245.25 (115.5%), Expenditures $134,793.23 (82.1%); and Special Highway YTD Revenue $9,287.36 (155.3%), Expenditures $12,368.20 (82.8%). The December 2021 estimated payables, including End of Year transfers, in the amount of $67,987.50 were presented.

Mayor Jurgensen handed out gift cards to employees in attendance and will personally deliver to those not in attendance.

CONSENT AGENDA

Motion by Ervin, Second by Hartman, Approved 5-0, to approve Consent Agenda:

  • Minutes of November 9, 2021 Regular Council Meeting
  • Treasurer’s Report, Monthly Transaction Report & Accounts Payables

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

Superintendent Rich reminded the Council they approved giving a gift to Matt Wells, Bob Hull, Inc for all the assistance he has volunteered, but they never specified what type of gift or monetary value.

Motion by Hartman, Second by Kelly, Approved 5-0 to gift Matt Wells with a $200 Visa gift card

He reported the tractor has an engine noise in the area of the water pump. It also “hesitates” when put in gear after it is first started or restarted. PrairieLand Partners estimated $1,600 for water pump repairs. He also talked to Ol’ Boys Tire and Auto but they decided they didn’t want to work on it. It was suggested to check with FSCC John Deere program and Councilman Stewart offered to contact a mechanic they use.

Motion by Ervin, Second by Esslinger, Approved 5-0 to allocated up to $3,000 for tractor repairs out the city streets and special highway funds

Rich gave the Council a list of trees available from Travis Russell, Traveling Trees. Two Autumn Blaze Maples and two Autumn Fantasy Maples were decided upon with one of each to be planted at the pond and in the park. Clerk Johnson will contact the school district about the location for planting at the pond.

Codes Enforcement Officer Coyan gave an update. 205 Washington now has utilities on; 104 Fulton does not have utilities on; a letter was sent to 210 Sherman to remove or replace the awning; 103 Third St wants to replace the sidewalk in front; 201 Fulton, 204 Fulton, 103 Sherman, new owners; 401 Sherman building permit for privacy fence behind house. Storage containers and buildings (306 Washington, 402 Washington, 302 Sherman) were discussed and what requires a building permit and what doesn’t. Clerk Johnson was directed to check with other cities to see what they have regarding storage containers, storage sheds, and fences.

Clerk Johnson has received complaints about traffic on Hill St. One citizen suggested speed bumps or all way stop signs at Fourth and Hill.

Motion by Ervin, Second by Hartman, Approved 5-0 to table discussion until January 10, 2021 meeting

She asked the Council if they wanted to participate in the Low Income Water Assistance Program through Kansas Department of Children and Families.

Motion by Ervin, Second by Kelly, Approved 5-0 to participate in the Low Income Water Assistance Program through Kansas Department of Children and Families

An update on natural gas winter pricing was given to all.

An email was received today regarding submitting Statement of Substantial Interest annually. She will check to see into statutes and check with the County Clerk.

A discussion was had concerning the January meeting conflicting with the School Board meeting.

Motion by Kelly, Second by Ervin, Approved 5-0 to change meeting time for the January 10, 2021 meeting to 5:30PM

Mayor Jurgensen has been researching splashpads and outdoor exercise equipment. Three designs for recirculating splashpads were received from RainDeck and distributed to all. The Council will continue discussion on splashpads and outdoor exercise equipment at the February 8, 2021 meeting. Ruritan did receive $10,000 grant from Bourbon County REDI for the splashpad project. Healthy Bourbon County Action Team’s Placemaking pathway could be used for the splashpad and there is $10,000-$17,000 allocated for Uniontown.

COUNCIL REPORT

Councilman Ervin – Thanked Frankie & Sally Johnson for the lights in the park.

Councilwoman Esslinger – Lights around town look nice, especially Clay and Hill Streets.

Councilman Hartman – nothing

Councilwoman Kelly – Wants to review dog ordinances at next meeting. Thank you to BBCO Sheriff deputies monitoring traffic on Fifth St.

Councilman Stewart – Inspected fishing dock walkway, it appears the east railing has only been spot welded. Rich will inspect and contact vendor if needed.

Mayor Jurgensen – nothing

OLD BUSINESS

Pond Improvement Project – The contractor installed the walkway and has been paid in full. Bourbon County Public Works has brought rock for the riprap. Some is north of the pond and the rest is on the railroad right-of-way.

City Utility Low-Interest Loan update – Two closed accounts have been finaled, but not paid. If not paid by January 10, they will be submitted to Collection Bureau of Kansas for collection. She was asked if she had received an update on the Attorney General’s investigation of pricing during the February extreme weather event. She has not but will check into.

American Rescue Plan Act update – US Treasury has opened the portal for NEUs report submitting.

NEW BUSINESS

CMB License Renewal – Union Station – application and fees for off-premises consumption received.

Motion by Ervin, Second by Hartman, Approved 5-0 to approve the 2022 off premises consumption CMB license renewal for Union Station

Water Rate Increase – notification of a 7.5% increase ($0.55/1000 gallons) was received from Bourbon County Consolidated Rural Water District #2. Discussion ensued about the possibility of finding an alternate supplier.

Motion by Ervin, Second by Hartman, Approved 5-0 to adopt Ordinance No. 195 – inside city limits a minimum charge of $25.81 for the first 1,000 gallons or part thereof and $12.11 per 1000 gallons after the first 1,000 gallons and outside city limits a minimum charge of $26.99 for the first 1,000 gallons or part thereof and $12.65 per 1,000 gallons after the first 1,000 gallons

Moved by Ervin, Second by Hartman, Approved 5-0, to adjourn at 9:35PM

Kansas Tax Rebate Proposed

Governor Laura Kelly Announces Proposal to Provide $250 Tax Rebate to Kansas Resident Taxpayers

~Governor Kelly proposes a one-time $250 tax rebate to all Kansas resident tax filers who filed a tax return in calendar year 2021~ 

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced a new proposal for a one-time $250 tax rebate to all Kansas residents who filed a tax return in the 2021 calendar year.

“Since 2019, my administration has carefully worked to get Kansas’ budget back on track after years of mismanagement,” Governor Kelly said. “Thanks to our fiscal responsibility and record economic development success, we can return money to taxpayers and give every Kansas resident who filed taxes in 2021 a $250 rebate. These are significant savings for every family to be delivered by summer of 2022.”

Governor Kelly is calling for a one-time rebate in the form of a non-taxable direct payment of $250 for every Kansas resident tax filer. Resident tax filers who filed as married and filing jointly will be eligible for a $500 direct payment. All other filing types will be eligible for a $250 direct payment.

Under the Governor’s plan, Kansas will return approximately $445 million to over 1.2 million Kansas resident taxpayers. Additionally, as a one-time payment, this will have no impact on the state’s ongoing ability to collect revenues that fund critical services. The proposal will be paid for with Kansas’ current budget surplus and is intended to provide relief to tax filers who are Kansas residents.

Updated Agenda for FS Commission Meeting Dec. 21

NOTICE OF AND AGENDA FOR
MEETING OF
FORT SCOTT CITY COMMISSION
CITY HALL COMMISSION MEETING ROOM
123 SOUTH MAIN STREET
DECEMBER 21, 2021
6:00 P.M.
Call to Order
I. Roll Call:
K. Allen P. Allen R. Nichols T. Van Hoecke J. Jones
II. Flag Salute:
III. Invocation: Led by: Bill Downey, Sergeant, Fort Scott Police Department
IV. Approval of Agenda:
V. Proclamations/Recognitions: None
VI. Consent Agenda:
A. Approval of Minutes of the regular meeting of December 7th, 2021 and special meeting minutes of December 7th, 2021, and December 14th, 2021.
B. Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1302-A totaling $417,420.09.
C. Request to Pay – Nuss & Farmer, P.A. – November legal fees – $3,269.00
D. Request to Pay – Pay Estimate #5 – $18,750.85 – Triangle Builders, LLC – Mayco
Ace Project
E. Change Request #3 – Mayco Ace Project – Decrease of $25,277.00
F. Approval of Certificate of Substantial Completion for Mayco Ace Project
G. Approval of Southeast Kansas Regional Planning Commission administrative fee –
$4,000.00
H. Request to Pay – HDR Engineering, Inc. – River Intake Project – $6,238.87
I. Request to Pay – K & G Striping – $6,932.00 – Restriping on Wall Street
$6,000.00 – Restriping Double Yellow on Wall
(Credit) ($6,214.08) – Work not completed on National
J. Request to Pay – Earles Engineering, Inc. – $4,000.00 – City Engineer (Nov invoice)
$4,000.00 – City Engineer (Dec invoice)
$ 278.50 – Building Inspection (Nov)
$2,742.75 – Building Inspection (Dec)
$8,640.00 – 17th & Eddy Drainage (Nov)
$5,760.00 – 17th & Eddy Drainage (Dec)
$9,900.00 – Ft Scott WWTP (Nov)
$2,000.00 – Ft Scott WWTP (Dec)
$1,650.00 – Re-Route Old Faithful (Nov)
$1,650.00 – Re-Route Old Faithful (Dec)
K. November financials
L. Approval of Cereal Malt Beverage Licenses and Public Dance (originals on file in the
Clerk’s office)
2022 Package Sales:
Pete’s of Erie, Inc. #20 – 998 N. National
Pete’s of Erie, Inc. #27 – 605 S. National
Pete’s of Erie, Inc. #14 – 1902 S. Main
Pete’s of Erie, Inc. #28 – 1138 E. Wall
Hill’s Service, Inc. – 308 N. National
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. #39 – 2500 S. Main
Walgreen Company – 2229 S. Main
Casey’s General Store #3399 – 2216 S. Main
G & W 2, L.L.C., 911 E. 6th Street
Consumption on the Premises:
Debra Cagle DBA Fifthwheel Tavern – 206 Humboldt
Woodland Hills Golf Course – 2414 S. Horton
2022 Public Dance License:
Elks Lodge #579 – 111 W. 19th
Sharky’s Pub & Grub – 16 N. National
Liberty Theatre – 113 S. Main
Holmtown Pub – 206 N. National
Buck Run Community Center – 735 Scott
Memorial Auditorium – 1 E. Third Street
VII. Appearances: Fort Scott High School Speech & Communication students
VIII. Public Comment:
(Sign up required. Comments on any topic not on agenda and limited to five (5) minutes per person, at Commission discretion)
IX. Old Business:
a. Consideration to repeal Ordinance 2563 – Section 12.12.070 – Pavement – Approval of Ordinance No. 3587
Excavation-Procedure, Section 12-12-080 – Unimproved Street – Procedure
Exception – Approval of Ordinance No. 3588
Section 12.12.110 – Replacement of Materials – Exception – Approval of
Ordinance No. 3589
Replacing with Clay Brick Pavers, Pavement Replacement, and Trench and
Backfill for Utilities sections
b. Discussion of Lake Fort Scott Improvements – Doug Guns
c. Discussion of the structure located at 619 S. Ransom – Bill Downey
d. Discussion of School Resource Officer
e. Discussion of Landfill
f. Discussion of ARPA funds
g. Selling of Lake Property
III. Public Hearing None
IV. New Business:
a. Ordinance adopting the Neighborhood Revitalization Plan and designating a Revitalization Area in the City of Fort Scott, Kansas and approval of
Ordinance No. 3600 and approval of Interlocal Agreement – Rob Harrington
b. Discussion of Tourism – Rob Harrington
c. Consideration of Land Bank Ordinance No. 3599 – Amending Board of
Trustees and appointments – Rob Harrington
d. Land Bank discussion – Rob Harrington
e. Change Order #1 – Union Lofts Alley Project – $25,955.00 – Rogers & Sons
f. Consideration to Pay – Skitch’s Hauling & Excavation, Inc. – Port-a-Potties – November – $3,210.00
g. Consideration of IT Shared Services with Bourbon County and approval of Memorandum of Understanding -Mark McCoy
h. Discussion of Brick Street and Alley policy – Pete Allen
i. Discussion of demolition of structures – Tim Van Hoecke
j. Discussion of the update to Codes procedures and policies – Bill Downey
k. Discussion of Airport Land Lease
XI. Reports and Comments:
A. Interim City Manager Comments:
B. Commissioners Reports and Comments:
C. City Attorney Reports and Comments:
XII. Executive Session – If requested, (please follow the script in all motions for
Executive Sessions)
XIII. Adjournment:

Final Report of Kansas’ Racial Equity and Justice Report

Governor Laura Kelly’s Commission on Racial Equity and Justice Releases Final Report of Recommendations

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced that her Commission on Racial Equity and Justice has released their final report, including recommendations to various levels of government on ways to improve racial equity in economic systems, education, and healthcare.

“I want to thank the Commission for developing another round of pragmatic, well-researched recommendations to improve racial equity and justice in our state,” said Governor Laura Kelly. “My administration remains committed to working together to address inequities and improve the health and well-being of every Kansas community.”

In June of 2020, Governor Laura Kelly signed Executive Order No. 20-48, establishing the Governor’s Commission on Racial Equity and Justice to study relevant issues in Kansas. The Commission, led by co-chairs Dr. Tiffany Anderson and Dr. Shannon Portillo, held bi-weekly meetings with information from guest presenters over the past year and a half.

“In speaking with local, state, and national experts, the Commission was able to develop a vision and pathway to move forward and improve equity efforts statewide,” said co-chairs Dr. Tiffany Anderson and Dr. Shannon Portillo. “We are all excited to see how different entities in the state will implement these ideas to improve Kansas communities for all residents.”

The governor appointed a diverse group of professionals from law enforcement, academia, public education, public health, local government, the justice system, and more to spearhead the Commission’s work. The Commission began its work focusing on law enforcement and policing, releasing a report in December 2020 with over 60 recommendations for improving racial equity and justice at different levels of government. Today’s release contains an additional 124 recommendations – some of which were included in the Commission’s July 2021 interim report.

Since their first report, the Commission has met with dozens of stakeholders and relevant professionals across the state and collected input for recommendations on improving equity in economic systems, education, and healthcare in Kansas.

The Commission’s final report can be found here.

A summary of new items added in the final report can be found here.

The Commission’s previous reports and other materials can be found here.

Johnson and Johnson Vaccine No Longer Offered at Health Department

Submitted byRebecca Johnson BSN, RN

SEK Multi-County Health Department

Administrator/SEK Local Health Officer

*411 N. Washington, Iola, KS 66749

*524 S. Lowman, Ft. Scott, KS 66701

P(620)223-4464 F(620)223-1686

[email protected]

On Wednesday, December 15, 2021, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) updated the emergency use authorization (EUA) for the Janssen/Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine with additional precautions related to a blood clotting disorder, Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS), observed in a wide range of recipients. On Thursday, the ACIP met and recommended that “mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are preferred over the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine for the prevention of COVID-19 for all > 18 years of age.”
Because of this update, SEK Multi-County Health Department will no longer be offering the Johnson & Johnson vaccine as a COVID-19 vaccine option.
If you have questions, please call our office. If you received a J&J primary dose and would like a booster, we will still be offering the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines as an option. Both of these can be used as a booster for any COVID-19 vaccine primary series that has been given.
Investigation Of COVID-19 Cases Moves to State Level
KDHE will be transitioning the investigation of all COVID-19 cases from the local level to the state level. The Local Health Department will still investigate other communicable diseases as they occur, but not COVID-19. At the present, the Local Health Department works with schools and long term care facilities on COVID-19 cases as they come, on outbreaks, and on contact tracing. KDHE investigates a majority of the others, but this change will move all COVID-19 cases to the state level. We will continue to be in contact with the schools and long term care facilities until this transition is complete.

If someone has tested positive and has questions, they may call their Local Health Department, but otherwise if they would like answers on when they should return to work, school, etc. please call the COVID-19 hotline (866)534-3463.

Also, we will be adding a link to our website for COVID-19 cases by county for those interested but will no longer be able to post a weekly update of active COVID-19 cases due to this transition. Here is the link: https://coronavirus.kdheks.gov/160/COVID-19-in-Kansas

Please stay home if you are sick!!

Rebecca Johnson BSN, RN

SEK Multi-County Health Department

Administrator/SEK Local Health Officer

*524 S. Lowman, Ft. Scott, KS 66701

P(620)223-4464 F(620)223-1686

[email protected]

Bourbon County Commission Agenda for Dec. 21

Agenda

Bourbon County Commission Room

1st Floor, County Courthouse

210 S. National Avenue

Fort Scott, KS 66701

Tuesdays starting at 9:00

 

Date: December 21, 2021

1st District-Lynne Oharah                                                                Minutes: Approved: _______________

2nd District-Jim Harris                                                                      Corrected: _______________________

3rd District-Clifton Beth                                                                              Adjourned at: _______________

County Clerk-Ashley Shelton

 

   

MEETING HELD IN THE COMMISSION ROOM

 

Call to Order

 

    • Flag Salute
    • Approval of Minutes from previous meeting
    • Eric Bailey – Road and Bridge Report
    • Executive Session – KSA 75-4319(b)(6) For the preliminary discussion of the acquisition of real property (Commission, Susan, Eric & Justin)
    • Executive Session – KSA 75-4319(b)(3) To discuss matters relating to employer-employee negotiations whether or not in consultation with the representative(s) of the body or agency
    • Ashley Shelton – Cereal Malt Beverage License
    • County Counselor Comment
    • Finance Director Comment
    • Public Comment
    • Elected Officials Comment
  • Commission Comment

Justifications for Executive Session:

          KSA 75-4319(b)(1) To discuss personnel matters of individual nonelected personnel to protect their privacy

          KSA 75-4319(b)(2) For consultation with an attorney for the public body or agency which would be deemed privileged in the attorney-client relationship

          KSA 75-4319(b)(3) To discuss matters relating to employer-employee negotiations whether or not in consultation with the representative(s) of the body or agency

          KSA 75-4319(b)(4) To discuss data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trust, and individual proprietorships

          KSA 75-4319(b)(6) For the preliminary discussion of the acquisition of real property

          KSA 75-4319(b)(12) To discuss matters relating to security measures, if the discussion of such matters at an open meeting would jeopardize such security measures.

FS Commission Agenda for Dec. 21

NOTICE OF AND AGENDA FOR
MEETING OF
FORT SCOTT CITY COMMISSION
CITY HALL COMMISSION MEETING ROOM

123 SOUTH MAIN STREET
DECEMBER 21, 2021
6:00 P.M.

Call to Order

  1. Roll Call:

K. Allen P. Allen R. Nichols T. Van Hoecke J. Jones

II. Flag Salute:

  1. Invocation: Led by: Bill Downey, Sergeant, Fort Scott Police Department

  1. Approval of Agenda:

  1. Proclamations/Recognitions: None

  1. Consent Agenda:

  1. Approval of minutes of the regular meeting of December 7th, 2021 and special meeting minutes of December 7th, 2021 and December 14th, 2021.

  1. Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1302-A totaling $417,420.09.

  1. Request to Pay – Nuss & Farmer, P.A. – November legal fees – $3,269.00

  1. Request to Pay – Pay Estimate #5 – $18,750.85 – Triangle Builders, LLC – Mayco Ace Project

  1. Change Request #3 – Mayco Ace Project – Decrease of $25,277.00

  1. Approval of Certificate of Substantial Completion for Mayco Ace Project

  1. Approval of Southeast Kansas Regional Planning Commission administrative fee – $4,000.00

  1. Request to Pay – HDR Engineering, Inc. – River Intake Project – $6,238.87

  1. Request to Pay – K & G Striping – $6,932.00 – Restriping on Wall Street

$6,000.00 – Restriping Double Yellow on Wall

(Credit) ($6,214.08) – Work not completed on National

J. Request to Pay – Earles Engineering, Inc. – $4,000.00 – City Engineer (Nov invoice)

$4,000.00 – City Engineer (Dec invoice)

$ 278.50 – Building Inspection (Nov)

$2,742.75 – Building Inspection (Dec)

$8,640.00 – 17th & Eddy Drainage (Nov)

$5,760.00 – 17th & Eddy Drainage (Dec)

$9,900.00 – Ft Scott WWTP (Nov)

$2,000.00 – Ft Scott WWTP (Dec)

$1,650.00 – Re-Route Old Faithful (Nov)

$1,650.00 – Re-Route Old Faithful (Dec)

K. November financials

L. Approval of Cereal Malt Beverage Licenses and Public Dance (originals on file in the Clerk’s office)

2022 Package Sales:

Pete’s of Erie, Inc. #20 – 998 N. National

Pete’s of Erie, Inc. #27 – 605 S. National

Pete’s of Erie, Inc. #14 – 1902 S. Main

Pete’s of Erie, Inc. #28 – 1138 E. Wall

Hill’s Service, Inc. – 308 N. National

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. #39 – 2500 S. Main

Walgreen Company – 2229 S. Main

Casey’s General Store #3399 – 2216 S. Main

G & W 2, L.L.C., 911 E. 6th Street

Consumption on the Premises:

Debra Cagle DBA Fifthwheel Tavern – 206 Humboldt

Woodland Hills Golf Course – 2414 S. Horton

2022 Public Dance License:

Elks Lodge #579 – 111 W. 19th

Sharky’s Pub & Grub – 16 N. National

Liberty Theatre – 113 S. Main

Holmtown Pub – 206 N. National

Buck Run Community Center – 735 Scott

Memorial Auditorium – 1 E. Third Street

  1. Appearances: Fort Scott High School Speech & Communication students

  1. Public Comment:

(Sign up required. Comments on any topic not on agenda and limited to five (5) minutes per person, at Commission discretion)

  1. Old Business:

    1. Consideration to repeal Ordinance 2563 – Section 12.12.070 – Pavement – Approval of Ordinance No. 3587

Excavation-Procedure, Section 12-12-080 – Unimproved Street – Procedure Exception – Approval of Ordinance No. 3588

Section 12.12.110 – Replacement of Materials – Exception – Approval of Ordinance No. 3589

Replacing with Clay Brick Pavers, Pavement Replacement, and Trench and Backfill for Utilities sections

b. Discussion of Lake Fort Scott Improvements – Doug Guns

c. Discussion of structure located at 619 S. Ransom – Bill Downey

  1. Public Hearing None

  1. New Business:

    1. Ordinance adopting the Neighborhood Revitalization Plan and designating a Revitalization Area in the City of Fort Scott, Kansas and approval of Ordinance No. 3600 and approval of Interlocal Agreement – Rob Harrington

    2. Discussion of Tourism – Rob Harrington

    3. Consideration of Land Bank Ordinance No. 3599 – Amending Board of Trustees and appointments – Rob Harrington

    4. Land Bank discussion – Rob Harrington

    5. Change Order #1 – Union Lofts Alley Project – $25,955.00 – Rogers & Sons

    6. Consideration to Pay – Skitch’s Hauling & Excavation, Inc. – Port-a-Potties – November – $3,210.00

    7. Consideration of IT Shared Services with Bourbon County and approval of Memorandum of Understanding -Mark McCoy

    8. Discussion of Brick Street and Alley policy – Pete Allen

    9. Discussion of demolition of structures – Tim Van Hoecke

    10. Discussion of update to Codes procedures and policies – Bill Downey

XI. Reports and Comments:

  1. Interim City Manager Comments:

B. Commissioners Reports and Comments:

C. City Attorney Reports and Comments:

XII. Executive Session – If requested, (please follow script in all motions for Executive Sessions)

XIII. Adjournment:

FS Special Meeting Minutes of Dec. 14

Minutes are unapproved until the next meeting.

A special meeting of the Fort Scott City Commission was held December 14th, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. at the 2nd floor of the Landmark National Bank Building, 200 S. Main Street, Fort Scott, Kansas.

ROLL CALL:

Commissioners Kevin Allen, Randy Nichols, and Tim Van Hoecke were present with Mayor Josh Jones presiding. Pete Allen was absent.

AUDIENCE IN ATTENDANCE: Lynne Oharah, Jim Harris, and Clifton Beth. Rob Harrington, Bourbon County R.E.D.I Manager was present as well as Matthew Wells. Susan Bancroft, Bourbon County Business Manager. Also, Drew Solomon, Tom Carter, and Merrill Atwater of Noble Health were present.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

J. Jones moved to recess into Executive Session for the financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trusts, and individual proprietorships exception in K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(4) until 12:50 p.m. This session will include the Bourbon County Commission, Noble Health officials, Susan Bancroft, Brad Matkin, and Rob Harrington. The open session will resume at 12:50 p.m. in the meeting room of the 2nd floor at Landmark National Bank at 200 S. Main Street, Fort Scott, Kansas. K. Allen seconded. All voted aye.

J. Jones moved to come out of Executive Session at 12:50 p.m. T. Van Hoecke seconded. All voted aye.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

J. Jones moved to recess into Executive Session for the financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trusts, and individual proprietorships exception in K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(4) until 12:50 p.m. This session will include the Bourbon County Commission, Noble Health officials, Susan Bancroft, Brad Matkin, and Rob Harrington. The open session will resume at 1:00 p.m. in the meeting room of the 2nd floor at Landmark National Bank at 200 S. Main Street, Fort Scott, Kansas. T. Van Hoecke seconded. All voted aye.

J. Jones moved to come out of Executive Session at 1:01 p.m. T. Van Hoecke seconded. All voted aye.

ADJOURNMENT:

J. Jones moved to adjourn the special meeting at 1:01 p.m. T. Van Hoecke seconded. All voted aye.

ADJOURNED MEETING AT 1:01 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Diane K. Clay,

M.M.C., City Clerk

FS Commission Minutes of Dec. 7

Minutes are unapproved until the next meeting.

The regular meeting of the Fort Scott City Commission was held December 7th, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. in the City Commission Meeting Room at City Hall, 123 S. Main Street, Fort Scott, Kansas.

ROLL CALL:

Commissioners K. Allen, P. Allen, R. Nichols, and T. Van Hoecke were present with Mayor J. Jones presiding.

INVOCATION: Diane K. Clay, City Clerk, said a prayer asking God for guidance for the City, our Government and City officials.

AUDIENCE IN ATTENDANCE: Jason Pickert, Brad Matkin, Rachel Thompson, Jason Dickman, Rob Harrington, Bill Downey, Sarah Maike, Thomas Russell, Tonya Cliffman, Jamie Armstrong, Deb McCoy, Jerry Morgan, Anne Dare, Matthew Wells, and Doug Guns.

ADDITIONS TO AGENDA:

PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS: None

CONSENT AGENDA:

  1. Approval of minutes of the regular meeting of November 16th, 2021, special meetings of November 16th, 2021, November 20th, 2021, November 24th, 2021, and December 3rd, 2021.

  1. Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1300-A totaling $425,303.56.

  1. Request to Pay #1 – Rogers & Sons Concrete – Union Lofts Alley Project – $45,666.00.

R. Nichols moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Tim Van Hoecke seconded. K. Allen, R. Nichols, T. Van Hoecke, and J. Jones voted aye. P. Allen voted no. Motion carried 4-1.

APPROVED CONSENT AGENDA.

Public Comment:

(Sign up required. Comments on any topic not on the agenda and limited to 5 minutes per person, at Commission discretion)

Thomas Russell – Mr. Russell stated that he lives at 623 S. Ransom. There is an unsafe structure at 619 S. Ransom. He shared a photo of this structure and said that the owner has not done anything to bring this structure up to code other than running a white pipe from the structure.

Diane Clay, City Clerk, stated that the public hearing held recently the Commission gave the owner 90 days to bring the structure up to code which is December 10th.

Mayor Jones said that this will be on the next agenda and asked Mr. Russell to appear at that meeting for an update.

Jamie Armstrong – Mrs. Armstrong informed the Commission that she is part of a group of volunteers called Warming Hearts. This group will be assisting the homeless in Fort Scott. They received a donation to construct small 4 X 6 sleeping pods. They would like to start with two pods. The design is still being determined, but they will be insulated and weather tight. The pods would be placed in the winter and removed in March and stored until the following winter. A trash receptacle and a port-a-potty will be onsite while the pods are in use. They have explored possible locations which include Bridal Veil Park and the private property located to the north of Community Christian Church. Community Christian Church is overseeing the donation funds and they also offer meals on Monday evenings.

Discussion was held by the Commission regarding a time frame for the pods to be there. It was also asked if they had discussed this proposition with the adjoining neighbors which they had not. The Commission determined it would be best to use the private property by Community Christian Church since they are overseeing the funds.

K. Allen moved to allow the construction of the 4 X 6 sleeping pods at the private property to the north of Community Christian Church (if the property owner agrees), and to start with two units, and have them removed from the property by March 31, 2022. J. Jones seconded. All voted aye.

approved to allow the construction of the 4 X 6 sleeping pods at the private property to the north of Community Christian Church (if the property owner agrees), and to start with two units, and have them removed from the property by March 31, 2022.

Deb McCoy – Mrs. McCoy informed the Commission that she wanted to address some confusing issues. She asked if they were setting a precedence that Commissioners can ignore our City Ordinances by allowing members of the Governing Body to manipulate and override the policies in place to meet their own agenda and not giving any consideration that they are clearly making decisions that are outside of the law. She referenced filling a vacant position on the City Commission. On 6/21/2005, a City Ordinance was passed on how to fill a vacancy in the City Commissioner position. It stated in case of any vacancy in the office of Mayor or Commissioner, the remaining members of the Board shall, within ten (10) days or at the next regularly scheduled City Commission meeting, elect some suitable person. It also states if a tie is held, the City Attorney will case the decisive vote. We have had two City Commissioners resign in the past year and the process was held very differently. On 11/19/2020, the Commission met to accept the resignation of the Mayor JoLynne Mitchell. Two of the Commissioners felt that the candidate from the last regular election for City Commission receiving the highest number of votes should fill the vacancy. The two opposing Commissioners did not want to accept the highest vote getter and said that was not their desire. The City Attorney did not make the decisive vote. They ended up extending the ten-day time frame of the Ordinance to request letters of interest. A replacement was chosen 21 days later.

During the 10/19/2021 Commission meeting, a Commissioner stated that they had moved out of the City limits. According to State Statute 14-204, the office shall be deemed vacant. The City Attorney stated that we had ten days to fill it. The Fort Scott Tribune printed the warranty deed, and it was completed on 11/1/2021. On 11/2/2021, no action was taken on the vacancy. On 11/16/2021 no action was taken. On 11/24/2021 a special meeting was called to accept the resignation which was 37 days later. The highest vote getter was given this position which made sense since there is only a month left in the vacated term. In her opinion the delay for the resignation allowed a candidate running in the 11/2/2021 election to be put into the vacancy. This candidate was publicly endorsed by a certain Commissioner during a previous meeting which is totally unethical.

She also addressed residency requirements. She said that she received copies of City ordinances passed by the City. She asked if we need to be more precise in the wording that is used in drawing up our City ordinances to prevent uncertainty.

Her last item was individual members of the Commission acting independently. She said that we have witnessed the results of four sitting Commissioners on two different occasions utilizing public funds by consulting with both the past and present City Attorney where actions were taken, and decisions made without the consent of the Governing Body. These Commissioners, along with the City Attorneys were involved in behind the scenes decisions regarding our past two City Managers. Individual Commissioners had the attorneys draw up the severance packages that we, the taxpayers, continue to pay. She asked where the accountability lies for those who have participated in questionable actions and behaviors, ignoring policies and procedures, and making deals to benefit personal agendas at the expense of the taxpayer. She asked if the actions were based on job performance or for means to accomplish a personal agenda for the acting Commissioners? She asked if these actions taken outside of City Hall would be considered abuse of power and official misconduct?

She stated finally that the citizens are the will of the people because they are the ones who exercised their right to vote you in as elected officials. We expect you to follow the State Statutes and City Ordinances that the previous Governing Bodies have put into place. They were not passed to be ignored, nor is it your option to pick and choose which ones you want to follow. The policies and procedures provide regulatory requirements, hold officials and appointees accountable, and provide a greater understanding of what is expected by all. She said that they were voted into office to do what is lawfully right. She hopes we have a brighter 2022.

Old Business: Jason Dickman, Earles Engineering, said that he sent out replacement documents earlier in the day but the Commission had not received them accordingly to the City Clerk. She will email them to the Commission tomorrow morning.

    1. Consideration to repeal Ordinance 2563 – Section 12.12.070 – Pavement – Approval of Ordinance No. 3587

Excavation-Procedure, Section 12-12-080 – Unimproved Street – Procedure Exception – Approval of Ordinance No. 3588

Section 12.12.110 – Replacement of Materials – Exception – Approval of Ordinance No. 3589

R. Nichols moved to table this item at this time so the Commission can review the new specifications that will be emailed to them tomorrow. K. Allen seconded. All voted aye.

APPROVED TO TABLE THIS ITEM AT THIS TIME SO THE COMMISSION CAN REVIEW THE NEW SPECIFICATIONS FROM EARLES ENGINEERING.

Kevin Allen left the room at 4:44 p.m.

b. Consideration of Bids – Demolition of Structures

J. Jones said that he thinks the City and the County have an agreement on the dump fees. He recommended approving these without dump fees.

  • 611 S. Ransom Street – Structure and Accessory Structure

R. Nichols moved to approve the low bid without dump fees for the property at 611 S. Ransom Street to Skitch’s Hauling & Excavation in the amount of $2,949.00. J. Jones seconded. All voted aye.

approved the low bid without dump fees for the property at 611 S. Ransom street to Skitch’s Hauling & Excavation in the amount of $2,949.00.

  • 323 S. Hill Street – Structure

T. Van Hoecke moved to approve the low bid without dump fees for the property at 323 S. Hill Street to Saker Demolition in the amount of $2,000.00. R. Nichols seconded. All voted aye.

approved the low bid without dump fees for the property at 323 S. HILL STREET to SAKER DEMOLITION in the amount of $2,000.00.

  • 1517 S. Main Street – Structure and Accessory Structure

R. Nichols moved to approve the low bid without dump fees for the property at 1517 S. Main Street to Saker Demolition in the amount of $2,500.00. T. Van Hoecke seconded. All voted aye.

approved the low bid without dump fees for the property at 1517 S. MAIN STREET to SAKER DEMOLITION in the amount of $2,500.00.

  • 316 S. Main Street – Structure and Accessory Structure

T. Van Hoecke moved to approve the low bid without dump fees for the property at 316 S. Main Street to Skitch’s Hauling & Excavation in the amount of $1,949.00. R. Nichols seconded. All voted aye.

approved the low bid without dump fees for the property at 316 S. Main street to Skitch’s Hauling & Excavation in the amount of $1,949.00.

  • 114 S. Barbee Street – Structure

R. Nichols moved to approve the low bid without dump fees for the property at 114 S. Barbee Street to Skitch’s Hauling & Excavation in the amount of $1,949.00. T. Van Hoecke seconded. All voted aye.

approved the low bid without dump fees for the property at 114 S. Barbee street to Skitch’s Hauling & Excavation in the amount of $1,949.00.

  • 14 S. Margrave Street – Structure

T. Van Hoecke moved to approve the low bid without dump fees for the property at 14 S. Margrave Street to Skitch’s Hauling & Excavation in the amount of $1,949.00. R. Nichols seconded. All voted aye.

approved the low bid without dump fees for the property at 14 S. MARGRAVE street to Skitch’s Hauling & Excavation in the amount of $1,949.00.

  • 510 S. Heylman Street – Structure

R. Nichols moved to approve the low bid without dump fees for the property at 510 S. Heylman Street to Skitch’s Hauling & Excavation in the amount of $2,949.00. T. Van Hoecke seconded. All voted aye.

approved the low bid without dump fees for the property at 510 S. HEYLMAN street to Skitch’s Hauling & Excavation in the amount of $1,949.00.

Kevin Allen returned to the room at 5:00 p.m.

Public Hearings:

J. Jones moved to open the Public Hearing at 5:00 p.m. T. Van Hoecke seconded. All voted aye.

OPENED PUBLIC HEARING AT 5:00 P.M.

Budget Amendment – 5:00 p.m.

Diane Clay, City Clerk, informed the Commission that Susan Bancroft addressed these five funds with the Commission at the previous meeting. She has five (5) funds that need amended. They are as follows:

Proposed Amended

Fund Expenditures Expenditures

Special Streets and Highways $717,850 $1,357,991

Special Parks & Recreation $ 18,362 $ 57,796

CVB $ 65,157 $ 120,000

Water Utility $3,025,104 $3,346,480

Wastewater Utility $1,828,481 $1,950,000

There were no comments from the audience.

J. Jones moved to approve the budget amendment for 2021. K. Allen seconded. All voted aye.

approved the budget amendment FOR 2021.

R. Nichols moved to close the Public Hearing at 5:03 p.m. K. Allen seconded. All voted aye.

CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING AT 5:03 P.M.

J. Jones moved to open the Public Hearing at 5:03 p.m. T. Van Hoecke seconded. All voted aye.

OPENED PUBLIC HEARING AT 5:03 P.M.

Neighborhood Revitalization Public Hearing – 5:00 p.m.

Rob Harrington, Bourbon County R.E.D.I. Director, informed the Commission that before them is the Neighborhood Revitalization Program which will be from 2022 through 2027. This is a renewal of the program.

There were no comments from the audience.

K. Allen moved to approve to move forward with the Neighborhood Revitalization Program for 2022 through 2027. T. Van Hoecke seconded. All voted aye.

APPROVED TO MOVE FORWARD WITH NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROGRAM FOR 2022 THROUGH 2027.

K. Allen moved to close the Public Hearing at 5:05 p.m. R. Nichols seconded. All voted aye.

CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING AT 5:05 P.M.

APPEARANCES: None

New Business:

  1. Change Order #1 – Union Lofts Alley Project – $15,960.00 – Jason Dickman, Earles Engineering, informed the Commission that before them is Change Order #1 to increase the contract $15,960.00 for the Union Lofts alley.

Discussion was held regarding the project and brick versus concrete.

Pete said that he doesn’t want concrete put in where brick belongs especially in the downtown area.

Discussion was held to get a quote from the contractor to see the costs of brick versus concrete.

Discussion was held to table this to the next meeting and see what the brick costs will be.

K. Allen moved to table this until the next meeting in December to see what brick costs will be. R. Nichols seconded. All voted aye.

APPROVED TO TABLE CHANGE ORDER #1 FOR UNION LOFTS ALLEY UNTIL THE DECEMBER 21ST, 2021 MEETING.

  1. Skating at Buck Run Discussion – Brad Matkin, Human Resource Director, informed the Commission that the City will not be holding any skating sessions in December. They will try after the first of the year to get some sponsored skates.

  1. Water Rate Analysis Discussion – Michael Mix, Public Utilities Director, informed the Commission that Susan Bancroft recently made comments regarding the latest water rate analysis that we received and it was not what the City needed. He shared a proposal with them from Carl Brown, of GettingGreatRates.com for a water rate analysis. He asked the Commission to look over this proposal and he would come back to them at a later date.

The Commission asked him to hold off until January when the new City Manager will be in place.

  1. Consideration of renewal of A.D.M. Contract – Michael Mix, Public Utilities Director, informed the Commission that the City Attorney has approved this agreement with A.D.M. for renewal of their contract for the City to treat their wastewater. This new agreement also provides for a 2% increase each year in the cost of reuse water, wastewater, and sampling fees. There is a new spreadsheet where the City can track readings now. Part of the new tracking system is to repeal Section 13.24.120 for the Wastewater Surcharge. This agreement needs to be presented to A.D.M. officials if the City approves it tonight.

R. Nichols moved to approve the A.D.M. contract. J. Jones seconded. All voted aye.

APPROVED ARCHER, DANIELS, MIDLAND CONTRACT.

  1. Repeal of Ordinance Section 13.24.120 – Wastewater Surcharge – Michael Mix, Public Utilities Director, informed the Commission that this section of the current ordinance needs repealed.

R. Nichols moved to repeal Section 13.24.120 – Wastewater Surcharge and follow the new spreadsheet. T. Van Hoecke seconded. All voted aye.

APPROVED TO REPEAL SECTION 13.24.120 – WASTEWATER SURCHARGE AND FOLLOW THE NEW SPREADSHEET.

  1. Approval of repair of Ozone Generator #2 – Michael Mix, Public Utilities Director, informed the Commission that there is a problem with the generator that could be expensive. He has one purchase order already encumbered for $28,000. He invited the Commission to come and see him at the Water Plant and he can show them the issues with the generator. More information will be forthcoming.

  1. Consideration of Tree Removal Ordinance amendment – Bill Downey, Codes Manager, stated that he looked at the tree ordinance and there needed to be some revisions made to it. The ordinance will be amended as follows:

The City shall have the right to cause the removal of any dead or diseased trees on public or private property within the City when such trees constitute a hazard to life and property, or harbor insects or disease which constitutes a potential threat to other trees within the City. Removal shall be done by owners at their own expense within sixty (60) days after the date of the service of the notice. In the event of the failure of owners to comply with such provisions, the City shall have the authority to remove such trees and charge the cost of removal on the owner’s property tax notice”.

R. Nichols moved to approve the tree removal ordinance amendment No. 3598. T. Van Hoecke seconded. All voted aye.

APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 3598 AMENDING SECTION 12.24.090 (DEAD OR DISEASED TREE REMOVAL WHEN) OF CHAPTER 12.24 OF THE FORT SCOTT MUNICIPAL CODE.

Kevin Allen left the room at 5:27 p.m.

  1. Consideration of Old Military Bridge removal – Jason Dickman, Earles Engineering, informed the Commission that bids were taken for the removal of the old military bridge behind Walnut Hill.

Discussion was held regarding the bid and whether City staff could do the project.

Brad Matkin, Human Resource Director, informed the Board that the City crew has the experience and knowledge to do the job, but does not know what job commitments they have.

Discussion was held to bring this back in January when the new City Manager is here and discuss it then.

Kevin Allen returned to the room at 5:37 p.m.

  1. Request to Pay – Heckert Construction Co., Inc. – $45,059.96 – South National Avenue Overlay – Jason Dickman, Earles Engineering, informed the Commission that this amount is for 50% of the total amount owed since the project is not complete yet.

J. Jones move to approve the payment of $45,059.96 to Heckert Construction Co., Inc. for the National Street project. R. Nichols seconded. K. Allen, R. Nichols, T. Van Hoecke and J. Jones voted aye. P. Allen voted no. Motion carried 4-1.

approved the payment of $45,059.96 to Heckert Construction Co., Inc. for the National Street project.

  1. Change Order #1 – Heckert Construction Co., Inc. – South National Avenue Project – Increase of $32,609.17 – Contract total price – $90,119.92 – Jason Dickman, Earles Engineering, informed the Commission that this change order is for additional measured quantities for asphalt tonnage and final quantity adjustments. The amount of this Change Order #1 is $32,609.17.

Discussion was held between two Commissioners about this being the engineer’s error and not the contractor’s error.

J. Jones moved to approve Change Order #1 for Heckert Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $32,609.17 for the National Street project. T. Van Hoecke seconded. R. Nichols, T. Van Hoecke, and J. Jones voted aye. P. Allen voted no and K. Allen abstained. Motion carried 3-1-1.

approved Change Order #1 for Heckert Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $32,609.17 for the National Street project.

Reports and Comments:

Human Resource Director Comments: Brad Matkin informed the Commission that he has the new City Manager contract before them for approval. Kelley Zellner signed the employment offer which is effective January 4th, 2022. The agreement is for an annual salary of $95,000. The term of this agreement is from January 4th, 2022 until January 4th, 2023. Approval was recommended.

Brad thanked the interview panel for all their assistance.

T. Van Hoecke moved to approve the City Manager Employment Agreement with Kelley Zellner effective January 4th, 2022. K. Allen seconded. All voted aye.

APPROVED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH KELLEY ZELLNER AS CITY MANAGER EFFECTIVE JANUARY 4TH, 2022.

Brad also informed the Commission of the new employee evaluation system he has put into place.

Commissioner Reports and Comments:

K. Allen – Thanked Brad, Diane, Mark, and Rachel for their work in putting on the City Employee Christmas dinner last night.

P. Allen – Nothing to report.

R. Nichols – Recognized Jessica Mowen for her work as Animal Control Officer. There is a nice article about her in Fort Scott.Biz.

T. Van Hoecke – Tim said that he wanted to discuss the dangerous and unsafe structures in the City of Fort Scott. He said that he checked with the Codes Manager and there is a list of 77 properties on the dangerous and unsafe list. He fears that this number will grow. The housing picture in the City of Fort Scott is not good. There are currently 32 homes for sale in Fort Scott. Of those homes, 15 are in a pending status for sale. 17 homes are available ranging from $14,000 to $417,000. He believes the budget needs to be larger for the dangerous structures for 2022. He discussed the newly created Lake Board Fund.

T. Van Hoecke made a motion to freeze the use or expenditure of the Lake Fund until a full review by the Codes enforcement team, economic development, law enforcement, fire department and the City Commission has completed both from a community hazard and cost to remediate estimates so that we can find a way to eliminate the hazards of these unsafe structures.

His motion died for lack of a second.

Discussion was held from the Commissioners about the list of structures he handed out.

K. Allen asked to table this at this time due to the upcoming Christmas parade.

J. Jones

Discussion of School Resource Officer agreement with Bourbon County – Josh asked that the City proceed with looking at a second School Resource Officer position.

City Attorney Report and Comments: Nothing to report.

Adjournment:

J. Jones moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:00 p.m. T. Van Hoecke seconded. All voted aye.

ADJOURNED MEETING AT 6:00 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Diane K. Clay, M.M.C.

City Clerk

FS City Commission Special Meeting of Dec. 7 Minutes

A special meeting of the Fort Scott City Commission was held December 7th, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. at the 2nd floor of the Landmark National Bank Building, 200 S. Main Street, Fort Scott, Kansas.

ROLL CALL:

Commissioners Pete Allen, Randy Nichols, and Tim Van Hoecke were present with Mayor Josh Jones presiding. Kevin Allen was absent.

AUDIENCE IN ATTENDANCE: Lynne Oharah, Jim Harris, and Clifton Beth. Rob Harrington, Bourbon County R.E.D.I Manager was present as well as Matthew Wells. Susan Bancroft, Bourbon County Business Manager, and Brad Matkin, Human Resource Director was present. Also, Drew Solomon, Tom Carter, and Merrill Atwater of Noble Health were present.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

J. Jones moved to recess into Executive Session for the financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trusts, and individual proprietorships exception in K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(4) for one hour. This session will include the Bourbon County Commission, Noble Health officials, Susan Bancroft, Brad Matkin, and Rob Harrington. The open session will resume at 1:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the 2nd floor at Landmark National Bank at 200 S. Main Street, Fort Scott, Kansas. R. Nichols seconded. All voted aye.

J. Jones moved to come out of Executive Session at 1:30 p.m. P. Allen seconded. All voted aye.

ADJOURNMENT:

J. Jones moved to adjourn the special meeting at 1:30 p.m. P. Allen seconded. All voted aye.

ADJOURNED MEETING AT 1:30 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Diane K. Clay,

M.M.C., City Clerk