Friday Night Free Concert: Stephan Moses

Ralph Carlson introduces the Friday Night Concert musicians May 2019.

Stephan Moses will be the guest performer at this week’s Friday Night Concert. Moses is a songwriter vocalist and musician who plays guitar, banjo, and mandolin. He will perform a variety of blues and classic country.

Formerly from Kansas City, Moses began playing music at age ten, so he’s been at this a long time,” concert-series organizer Ralph Carlson said. “Moses has a strong family heritage in music, as his grandfather played banjo, and an uncle played guitar and sang old country and blues songs. Hearing this music as a kid left a strong impression on Moses, so he threw his hat into the ring too. We appreciate him sharing his time and talent and welcome Stephan Moses to the park pavilion. Come out and join us for a great evening of music.“

The concert begins at 7 p.m. at the Heritage Park Pavilion at First and Main streets. The shows, sponsored by the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce, are free and open to the public. Dave Oas of Parsons serves as sound technician each week. Due to limited seating, attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.

In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be moved to the Common Ground Coffee Co., 12 E. Wall Street.

To Vaccine or Not to Vaccine by Pastor Kevin Moyer

Pastor Kevin Moyer. Submitted photo.

 

There’s a lot of discussion right now about the vaccine and whether a person should or shouldn’t get it.  It doesn’t take long before you find people with differing opinions, and if I’m not mistaken we’ve always valued our freedoms in America that allow us to have differences of opinions.

 

However, I do want to tell you about a virus that is much deadlier than the Coronavirus, and if you don’t get the vaccine YOU WILL ABSOLUTELY DIE.  The virus is called SIN.  We’ve all got it, according to Romans 3:23.  Sin is lawlessness (1 John 3:4), and sin is not just doing the wrong thing, but it’s failing to do what is right (James 4:17).  We can say with Paul that though we want to do the right thing, we don’t do it, and we don’t want to do the wrong thing, but we still do it (Romans 7:19).  It’s the human thing to do.  It’s the nature that we inherited from Adam (Romans 5:12; 1 Corinthians 15:21,22).  Where does all of this lead to?  It leads to death.  Romans 6:23 says, “For the wages of sin is death…”  Ezekiel 18:20 says, “The soul who sins is the one who will die…”  There are many other such passages that help us understand that sin=death.

There’s only one way to get around this absolute certainty:  that is to get the vaccine.  The vaccine is Jesus.  Only Jesus can save you from sin’s wage.  Only Jesus can free you from sin’s penalty.  I didn’t quote to you the whole verse from Romans 6:23 a while ago.  It says, “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”  There are lots of other verses that teach us forgiveness is through Jesus (Ephesians 1:7; Acts 13:38,39; 1 John 1:9; 1 Timothy 2:5,6; Hebrews 10:10-14).

 

Could I encourage you to get the vaccine for your deadly virus of sin?  Say “YES” to Jesus, so that when you stand before Him He will say “YES” to you.  If you need help in knowing how to find Him, I’d love to help you.

Kevin Moyers,

Rinehart Christian Church

Kansans Encouraged to Get Flu Shot

Governor Laura Kelly Encourages Kansans to get a Flu Shot

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly this week, after receiving her flu shot, emphasized the importance of all Kansans getting a flu shot to stay healthy and reduce the strain on Kansas hospitals.

“Increased flu-related visits to the hospital would increase strain on our hospitals, many of which are at critical capacity, or close to it,” Governor Kelly said. “I encourage all Kansans to get a flu shot to protect themselves and their communities from illness.”

Flu Facts:

  • The COVID-19 vaccine does not protect against the flu. Getting both vaccines is important to be fully vaccinated against both viruses.
  • The COVID-19 vaccine and the flu vaccine can be administered together.
  • Flu vaccinations should be received by the end of October, if possible. However, as long as flu viruses are circulating and unexpired flu vaccine is available, flu vaccinations should be given.
  • The flu vaccine has been shown to reduce flu related illnesses, and the risk of serious flu complications that can result in hospitalization or death.
  • The same public health practices that mitigate the spread of COVID-19: mask wearing, physical distancing, avoiding crowds, and washing hands often.

“Last year we learned that the mitigation measures like social distancing, wearing masks and washing your hands helped stop the spread of influenza,” said Lee Norman, M.D., Secretary of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. “Kansans should get the flu vaccine and take mitigation measures to protect themselves and their families.”

“The commonsense mitigation efforts are proven to prevent the spread of illness,” Governor Kelly said. “If we all pull together, get vaccinated, and take these practical steps to stay healthy, we can protect the health and safety of our communities and our economy.”

For information on flu prevention and where to find a flu vaccination site near you, visit the Kansas Department of Health and Environment website at www.kdheks.gov/flu.

This photo of Governor Kelly receiving her flu shot is available for media use.

West Nile Virus Confirmed in Shawnee County Horse

MANHATTAN, Kansas — The Kansas Department of Agriculture Division of Animal Health has received notification of a confirmed case of West Nile virus (WNV) in a horse in Shawnee County.

“West Nile virus is a preventable disease, and we know that annual vaccinations have proven highly effective for horses,” said Kansas Animal Health Commissioner Justin Smith. “Unfortunately, the infected animal had not been vaccinated for this virus. We strongly encourage all horse owners to consult with your local veterinarian and make a vaccination plan for your horses.”

WNV is a virus that can infect humans, horses, birds and other species. Horses infected with WNV can have symptoms that range from depression, loss of appetite and fever to severe neurologic signs such as incoordination, weakness, inability to rise, and hypersensitivity to touch or sound. WNV can be fatal in horses. If you see symptoms of WNV in your horse, contact your veterinarian immediately.

The virus is carried and transmitted by mosquitoes; although both horses and humans are susceptible, it is not directly contagious from horse to horse or from horse to human. Horse owners should work diligently to reduce the mosquito populations and their possible breeding areas, including removing stagnant water sources and using mosquito repellents. WNV is a reportable disease in Kansas, which means the law requires any confirmed case must be reported to the KDA Division of Animal Health.

For more information about West Nile virus or other animal disease issues in Kansas, go to the KDA Division of Animal Health website at www.agriculture.ks.gov/AnimalDiseases. Information about WNV risk for humans can be found on the Kansas Department of Health and Environment website at www.kdheks.gov/epi/arboviral_disease.htm.

FS Commission Minutes of August 17

CITY OF FORT SCOTT

CITY COMMISSION MEETING

Minutes of August 17, 2021 Regular Meeting #16

The regular meeting of the Fort Scott City Commission was held August 17th, 2021 at 6:00 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 L. Watts were present with Mayor J. Jones presiding.

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

AUDIENCE IN ATTENDANCE: Travis Shelton, Susan Bancroft, Brenda Iverson, Canton Dean, Jimmy Kemmerer, Logan Woods, Tim VanHoecke, Cheryl VanHoecke, Jennifer LaRoche, Jason Marbery, Brad Matkin, Seth Needham, Pete Owenby, Jesse Pohlmann, Lindsay Madison, Rob Harrington, Jackson Tough, Jason Dickman, Michael Hoyt, Lynette Westhoff, and Bill Martin.

ADDITIONS TO AGENDA: Josh Jones asked under Appearance that Rob Harrington be added.

PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS: None

CONSENT AGENDA:

  1. Approval of minutes of the regular meeting of July 6th, 2021.

  1. Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1294-A totaling $598,879,75.

  1. Request to Pay – American Wrecking Services, LLC – Eagle Block Building – $81,675.00

  1. Request to Pay – HDR Engineering, Inc. – $9,470.39 – River Intake Project

  1. Amending of Resolution Numbers:

8-2021 to 18-2021 (14 S Margrave – Dangerous & Unsafe Resolution)

  1. Request to Pay – Earles Engineering

Building Inspection – $4,791.88

Building Inspection (Peter Earles) – $1,669.50

3rd Street Sewer Project – $2,306.00

City Engineer – $4,000.00

Public Works Director – $4,717.50

Wastewater Treatment Plant – $7,288.00

Re-Route Manhole #148 Proposal – $5,000.00

  1. Request to Pay – Nuss & Farmer $1,825.50

  1. July Financials

R. Nichols moved to approve the Consent Agenda. L. Watts seconded. R. Nichols, L. Watts, and J. Jones voted aye. P. Allen voted no. K. Allen abstained. Motion carried 3-1-1.

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) – None

Engineering Firm Update: Jason Dickman, Earles Engineering, Inc., informed the Commission that he checked into the location of 17th and Eddy and 15th and National. He will review this and discuss at the next meeting.

Interim City Manager Report and Comments: Mark McCoy, Interim City Manager, said that the K.D.O.T. permit for Highway 69 and 12th Street has been applied for.

APPEARANCES:

Brenda Iverson – Consideration of Boy Scout Request – Ms. Iverson said that Boy Scout Troop 114 is having a recruitment event on August 28th. They could like to use 2nd Street Park and shoot BB guns and bows and arrows. It is City property so she asked for the Commission’s approval.

City Attorney said that it is a safety issue but if the Chief of Police has no issues, he is fine with it also.

Chief Shelton said that they have allowed this before. The Scouts will make sure there are safety precautions in place.

Seth Needham asked if they could get a port-a-potty at the location on the day of the event.

K. Allen said if the City does not provide one, he will bring one out.

K. Allen made a motion to allow the Boy Scout Troop 114 to use 2nd Street Park to hold their event and work with Chief Shelton on this. L. Watts seconded. All voted aye.

APPROVED TO ALLOW THE BOY SCOUT TROOP 114 TO USE 2ND STREET PARK TO HOLD THEIR EVENT ON AUGUST 28TH AND WORK WITH CHIEF SHELTON ON THIS.

Rob Harrington – Rob said that he went into McDonald Hall to show the building to a prospective buyer. The building is in terrible condition. He encouraged the City to work to acquire this building so it doesn’t end up like the Eagle Block building.

Public Hearings: None

Director Reports: None

Old Business:

  1. Resolution 21-2021 for Sale of Lake Fort Scott Property Proceeds – City Attorney said that this is the resolution for the sale of the Lake Fort Scott properties. This would put all proceeds into a Lake Fort Scott fund. He said that the resolution could be approved or amended as they see fit.

R. Nichols said that he thinks this resolution is too restrictive. He said that there are lots of needs in our community that need funded also. He said that our streets need funding, economic development needs funding as well as health care. He doesn’t want to see all these funds put into one fund where they can’t be moved or used. He mentioned possibly putting a percentage of the sales in this fund.

K. Allen said that the lake is a public place and we need to fund improvements for the lake.

Discussion was held between the Commissioners about the fund and a percentage they would like to see placed in the lake fund.

R. Nichols moved to table this and have the City Attorney rework the resolution. The motion died for lack of a second.

L. Watts moved to approve Resolution No. 21-2021 creating the Lake Fort Scott fund. J. Jones seconded. L. Watts and J. Jones voted aye. K. Allen, P. Allen, and R. Nichols voted no. Motion denied 2-3.

DENIED MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 21-2021 CREATING THE LAKE FORT SCOTT FUND.

K. Allen move to allow the sale of the first four lots to go to the Lake Improvement Fund and have the City Attorney rework the resolution. P. Allen seconded. K. Allen, P. Allen, L. Watts, and J. Jones voted aye. R. Nichols voted no. Motion carried 4-1.

approved to allow the sale of the first four lots to go to the Lake Improvement Fund and have the City Attorney rework the resolution.

New Business:

  1. Consideration of Supplemental Bond Agreement No. 1 amending a certain bond agreement for the 2015 Industrial Revenue Bond for Bourbon County Assisted Living Project and approving Resolution No. 20-2021 – Susan Bancroft, Director of Finance, informed the Commission that Gilmore and Bell, the City’s bond company, submitted the Supplemental Bond Agreement #1 and Resolution as the Bourbon County Assisting Living Project is looking to refinance their bonds. Approval of the agreement and the resolution is needed.

R. Nichols moved to approve the Supplemental Bond Agreement No. 1 and Resolution 20-2021 for the 2015 Industrial Revenue Bonds for Bourbon County Assisted Living Project. L. Watts seconded. All voted aye.

APPROVED SUPPLEMENTAL BOND AGREEMENT #1 AND RESOLUTION NO. 20-2021 OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FORT SCOTT, KANSAS APPROVING THE FORM OF SUPPLEMENTAL BOND AGREEMENT NO. 1, AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING A CERTAIN BOND AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSURANCE BY THE CITY OF ITS TAXABLE INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2015-A AND SERIES 2015-B (BOURBON COUNTY ASSISTED LIVING PROJECT), AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.

K. Allen left the room at 6:40 p.m.

  1. Consideration to Pay: Skitch’s Hauling & Excavation, Inc.:

July Port-a-Potties – $2,640.00

Use of Skid Loader for Dunn property – $1,572.50

J. Jones moved to approve the two payables to Skitch’s Hauling & Excavation, Inc. L. Watts seconded. P. Allen, R. Nichols,, L. Wattts and J. Jones voted aye.

APPROVED SKITCH’S HAULING & EXCAVATION, INC. INVOICES.

K. Allen returned to the room at 6:41 p.m.

  1. Consideration of Bid – Water Treatment Plant Clarifier No. 1 Mixer Drive Replacement – Mark McCoy, Interim City Manager, informed the Commission that bids were submitted on August 9th, 2021. There were two bids received with the low bid from Davis Structure & Development Corporation of Springfield, Missouri in the amount of $90,355 and the other bid from G & G Construction Co., Inc. of Carthage, Missouri in the amount of $91.650.00. Approval for the low bid was requested.

L. Watts moved to approve the low bid from Davis Structure & Development Corporation of Springfield, Missouri in the amount of $90,355 for the Clarifier No. 1 Mixer Drive Replacement project. R. Nichols seconded. All voted aye.

approved the low bid from Davis Structure & Development Corporation of Springfield, Missouri in the amount of $90,355 for the Clarifier No. 1 Mixer Drive Replacement project.

  1. Consideration of Bid – Cooper Street Reconstruction – Jason Dickman, Earles Engineering, informed the Commission that this bid became confusing due to the bid and the plans. He recommended going with the bid form. Based on the bid, the low bidder was Marbery Concrete for $745,973. The bid alternate to replace Item #21, which was asphalt to concrete, the low bidder would be Amino Brother at $766,318.54. The question for the Commission to go with asphalt or concrete.

L. Watts said that the biggest question has to be answered by Finance and determine if there is funding.

Susan said that tonight you have over $1,000,000 in projects. Based on the cash basis law, you cannot spend over $330,000. There is short term financing available or temporary notes you can obtain.

Jason said that the bids would be good for 60 days.

Discussion was held to table this issue and bring back at the next meeting.

L. Watts made a motion to table the Cooper Street project until Susan Bancroft can investigate financing options for temporary notes or any other available financing. R. Nichols seconded. K. Allen, P. Allen, R. Nichols and L. Watts voted aye. J. Jones abstained. Motion carried 4-1.

approved to table the Cooper Street project until Susan Bancroft can investigate financing options for temporary notes or any other available financing.

  1. Consideration of Bid – National Avenue Overlay – 13th to 17th – Jason Dickman, Earles Engineering, informed the Commission that there were two bids received on the National Overlay Project. They were received from Heckert Construction Co., Inc. of Pittsburg, Kansas and Bettis Asphalt & Construction, Inc. of Iola, Kansas. The bid from Heckert Construction is $90,606.75 and the bid from Bettis is $126,407.70. His recommendation is to award the bid to Heckert Construction in the amount of $90,606.75. Jason said that they would clean up the old milling that was done.

L. Watts moved to approve the bid for National Avenue overlay with Heckert Construction of Pittsburg, Kansas in the amount of $90,606.75. K. Allen seconded. All voted aye.

approved the bid for National Avenue overlay with Heckert Construction of Pittsburg, Kansas in the amount of $90,606.75.

  1. Consideration of Bid – Horton Street – Mill and Overlay – Mayor Jones asked that this item also be tabled due to financing.

L. Watts moved to table the Horton Street project until Susan Bancroft can investigate financing options for temporary notes or any other available financing. R. Nichols seconded. K. Allen, R. Nichols, and L. Watts voted aye. P. Allen and J. Jones abstained. Motion carried 3-2.

approved to table the Horton Street project until Susan Bancroft can investigate financing options for temporary notes or any other available financing.

  1. Consideration of Bid – Union Block Alley – Jason Dickman, Earles Engineering, informed the Commission that there was one bid received on the alley project.

Discussion was held regarding if there was enough time for companies to bid this project.

L. Watts moved to reject the bids and rebid this project with a bid date of September 14th, 2021. K. Allen seconded. All voted aye.

Approved to reject the bid for the Union Block Alley and rebid this project with a bid date of September 14th, 2021.

  1. Consideration of Bid – Below Grade Restoration Eagle Block/CDL – Jason Dickman, Earles Engineering, informed the Commission that the bids were due last Friday. There were two bids received from Owenby Masonry & Construction of Fort Scott in the amount of $32,500 and a bid from Mid-Continental Restoration Co., Inc. of Fort Scott in the amount of $34,968. He asked for approval for the low bid from Owenby Masonry & Construction in the amount of $32,500.

Discussion was held regarding the time frame of this project. Jason said the time frame is 30 days.

J. Jones moved to approve the low bid from Owenby Masonry & Construction of Fort Scott in the amount of $32,500 for the Below Grade Restoration project for the Eagle Block and CDL Building. R. Nichols seconded. P. Allen, R. Nichols, L. Watts, and J. Jones voted aye. K. Allen abstained. Motion carried 4-1.

approved the low bid from Owenby Masonry & Construction of Fort Scott in the amount of $32,500 for the Below Grade Restoration project for the Eagle Block and CDL Building.

  1. Consideration to purchase used truck from Fort Scott Auto in the amount of $18,000 for Public Works – Jesse Pohlmann, Public Works Director, informed the Commission that they have found a 2011 GMC Sierra Pickup they would like to purchase. Tom Coffman, City Mechanic, has checked this vehicle thoroughly. It has 228,000 miles on it.

L. Watts moved to approve the purchase of a 2011 GMC Sierra Pickup in the amount of $18,000 for Public Works from Fort Scott Auto. R. Nichols seconded. R. Nichols and J. Jones votes aye. K. Allen and P. Allen both abstained. Motion carries 3-2.

approved the purchase of a 2011 GMC Sierra Pickup in the amount of $18,000 for Public Works from Fort Scott Auto.

  1. Police Department Update – Travis Shelton, Chief of Police, informed the Commission that three weeks ago Shawn Pritchett, who has been our K-9 handler, has resigned and to go to the Sheriff’s Department. He received a letter from Sheriff Bill Martin who asked to purchase the K-9 dog as well as well as the kennel. Chief Shelton said that he agrees with the request and would donate the dog to the Sheriff’s Department. The City would purchase another dog through our drug seizure funds.

R. Nichols moved to approve to donate the dog and kennel to the Sheriff’s Department. L. Watts seconded. All voted aye.

APPROVED TO DONATE THE K-9 DOG AND KENNEL TO THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT.

  1. Human Resource Update – City Manager search – Brad Matkin, Human Resource Director, informed the Commission that he has researched the search for City Manager options. There are three options he has found.

  1. Use Osenbaugh Associates – Cost approximately $11,770

  2. Use of L.E.A.P.S program through the League of Kansas Municipalities at an approximate cost of $13,000

  3. Use City staff to advertise to the League, Linked In, the ICMA Association and other sites at an approximate cost of $1,700.

Brad suggested an interview process to include three community leaders, one City Commissioner and two Human Resource individuals.

L. Watts moved to approve the third option to search for a City Manager. K. Allen seconded. All voted aye.

approved the third option to search for a City Manager.

  1. Disposal of City property – Jesse Pohlmann, Public Works Director, informed the Commission that the City has an old dump truck that needs scrapped. He asked for approval to scrap this old truck.

K. Allen moved to approve to scrap this old dump truck. L. Watts seconded. All voted aye.

APPROVED TO SCRAP AN OLD DUMP TRUCK THAT IS NO LONGER USED.

Reports and Comments:

Commissioner Reports and Comments:

L. Watts – Nothing to report.

R. Nichols – Thanked the downtown cleanup committee for a job well done. He said it was well organized. He also complimented the downtown murals that were painted and how well they look.

He asked the Interim City Manager to look at a City-wide brush removal program where citizens could pile their brush at the edge of the curb and the City would pick it up.

P. Allen – Pete remarked about a letter that he and the Commissioners had been given by a citizen. He said that the streets are not going to be repaired overnight.

Pete asked the Commission if they were committeed to a Street Maintenance program and if they were behind him and all the work he has done.

K. Allen – Kevin remarked that the new City employees are doing a great job.

He also complimented the pothole patcher machine and the employees and that they were doing a good job. He mentioned that a crack filling machine had been discovered at Public Works which will also assist in the street repair.

Kevin brought up the stop sign at 3rd and National and removing it.

Discussion was held regarding a traffic counter.

He made a motion to remove the stop signs at 3rd and National going north and south. P. Allen seconded. K. Allen and P. Allen voted aye. R. Nichols, L. Watts, and J. Jones voted no. Motion denied 3-2.

DENIED MOTION TO REMOVE THE STOP SIGNS AT 3RD AND NATIONAL GOING NORTH AND SOUTH.

J. Jones – Josh asked that the Interim City Manager review the Public Works contract with Earles Engineering.

Josh also asked that dock permit fee at Lake Fort Scott be researched.

Josh asked about the expansion of Municipal Court.

Diane told him that we are waiting on the new books from the League of Kansas Municipalities.

Josh asked about the traffic signals and the delay in the signals.

City Attorney Report and Comments: Nothing to report.

Adjournment:

J. Jones moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:33 p.m. L. Watts seconded. All voted aye.

ADJOURNED MEETING AT 8:33 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Diane K. Clay, M.M.C.

City Clerk

FS Commission August 20 Special Meeting

CITY OF FORT SCOTT

SPECIAL CITY COMMISSION MEETING

Minutes of August 10th, 2021 Special Meeting #21

A special meeting of the Fort Scott City Commission was held August 10th, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Commission Meeting Room, 123 S. Main Street, Fort Scott, Kansas.

ROLL CALL:

Commissioners Kevin Allen, Pete Allen, and Randy Nichols were present with Mayor Josh Jones presiding. L. Watts was absent.

AUDIENCE IN ATTENDANCE: Mark McCoy, Travis Shelton, Brad Matkin, Rachel Thompson, Susan Bancroft and Michael Hoyt.

CONSIDERATION:

  1. Consideration of Interim City Manager Proposed Contract – Mayor Jones said that this agreement had been sent to all Commissioners yesterday. He asked if any of them had any questions.

Randy asked about the renewal period of month to month and if each month it is renewed.

City Attorney said that is correct.

J. Jones made a motion to enter into an employment contract with Mark McCoy as Interim City Manager for the City of Fort Scott. K. Allen seconded. All voted aye.

APPROVED TO ENTER INTO AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT WITH MARK MCCOY AS INTERIM CITY MANAGER FOR THE CITY OF FORT SCOTT ON A MONTH TO MONTH BASIS.

ADJOURNMENT:

J. Jones moved to adjourn the special meeting at 6:05 p.m. R. Nichols seconded. All voted aye.

ADJOURNED MEETING AT 6:05 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Diane K. Clay, M.M.C., City Clerk

FS Commission Special Meeting August 5

CITY OF FORT SCOTT

SPECIAL CITY COMMISSION MEETING

Minutes of August 5th, 2021 Special Meeting #20

A special meeting of the Fort Scott City Commission was held August 5th, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Commission Meeting Room, 123 S. Main Street, Fort Scott, Kansas.

ROLL CALL:

Commissioners Pete Allen and Randy Nichols were present with Mayor Josh Jones presiding. L. Watts was present via telephone. K. Allen arrived at 8:04 p.m.

AUDIENCE IN ATTENDANCE: Rob Harrington, Mark McCoy, Travis Shelton, Crystal Mason, Stacy Wood, Jason Dickman, Nancy Maze, Bailey Lyons, Michael Hoyt, Jackson Tough, Lance Anderson, Rachel Thompson, Susan Bancroft and representing the press, Tammy Helm, Editor, Fort Scott Tribune.

CONSIDERATION:

  1. Discussion regarding Cooper, National and Horton Bids (Jason Dickman)- Jason Dickman said that they had a rebid meeting this afternoon and there were two contractors present. One was Marbery Concrete and the other was Heck & Wicker. On Cooper Avenue, an addendum was added for asphalt versus concrete. The contractors are also concerned about running out of time to lay the asphalt this year. As it gets colder, it would affect the asphalt. He said that the earliest they could start could possibly be September 1st, but probably more like October 1st. The Commission could amend the start date to 2022. Jason said that National Avenue is the big issue. It’s small enough that we should be able to get a good bid and they can squeeze it in. The others are a decision to bid now with a later start date or wait to bid for Cooper and Horton Streets.

Discussion was held on Cooper Street to make sure the maintainer is used on this street.

Pete said that we should make a deal with the County. Josh said that the County does not have time, and their product would not be good past two years. Jason said that they would need to change their rock that they use for our asphalt.

Discussion was held concrete versus asphalt for Cooper Street.

K. Allen moved to amend the Cooper Street bid from asphalt to concrete. Bids will be due on August 12th, 2021. J. Jones seconded. All voted aye.

Approved to amend the Cooper Street bid from asphalt to concrete. Bids will be due on August 12th, 2021.

J. Jones made a motion to bid out Horton and Cooper, as is, with a start date in Spring of 2022. The bids will be due on August 12th. L. Watts seconded. R. Nichols, L. Watts, and J. Jones voted aye. K. Allen and P. Allen abstained. Motion carried 3-2.

Approved to bid out Horton and Cooper as is with a start date in Spring of 2022. The bids will be due on August 12th.

  1. Approve Broker for Lake Lot Properties – Josh said that this was discussed yesterday. He asked the realtors if any would like to address the Commission.

Bailey Lyons said that she is opposed to having the lake properties auctioned off. She thinks there is a bigger pool of buyers when selling the property versus auctioning the property. Her commission level is 6% and she stated that in her packet she gave the Commission.

Lance Anderson said that he can auction off the property. He is also a realtor with Stewart Realty. He stated that a lot of times property will bring more money during an auction than just selling the property. He thinks this will be more profitable. He said he would sell four properties this fall and the remaining properties next year. His commission level is 5%. He discussed putting a reserve bid on the properties.

City Attorney said that a special meeting would need to be held to discuss if an auction bid could be accepted or not.

Stacy Wood said that she wanted to discuss the commercial building that the City owns and wants to sell. She gave some statistics of the sale of commercial buildings in Fort Scott and how the building needs to be marketed.

Jared Leek, Front Door Real Estate, said that he gave them a packet also. He has sold over $2,000,000 in properties at Lake Fort Scott since 2019. He has three agents that would be representing the lake. His commission is 5%.

The Commissioners thanked all the realtors and auctioneer that were present tonight.

R. Nichols moved to appoint Front Door Real Estate to sell the Lake Fort Scott property. L. Watts seconded. R. Nichols and L. Watts voted aye. K. Allen and P. Allen voted no. J. Jones abstained. Motion denied.

DENIED MOTION TO APPOINT FRONT DOOR REAL ESTATE TO SELL THE LAKE FORT SCOTT PROPERTY.

K. Allen moved to auction the property. If it doesn’t sell, or the Commission doesn’t agree or reach the sale price, they agree on, the properties will be distributed to realtors. P. Allen seconded. K. Allen and P. Allen voted aye. R. Nichols and L. Watts voted no. J. Jones abstained. Motion denied.

DENIed to auction the FOUR LOTS AT LAKE FORT SCOTT. If it doesn’t sell or the Commission doesn’t agree, the properties will be distributed to realtors.

josh recommended putting the realtors name in a hat and drawing for the properties and then selecting a realtor that way.

K. Allen made a motion to sell four lots at Lake Fort Scott at the 5% commission rate and give one lot to each of the four realtors. R. Nichols seconded the motion. P. Allen, R. Nichols, and K. Allen voted aye. K. Allen was not present for vote. J. Jones abstained. Motion carried 3-1.

approved to sell four lots at Lake Fort Scott at the 5% commission rate and give one lot to each of the four realtors.

  1. Approve broker for 4500 Campbell Drive – Josh said that we need to pick a realtor and move on for the sale of 4500 Campbell Drive.

R. Nichols moved to approve Front Door Real Estate to sell the property at 4500 Campbell Drive. L. Watts seconded. R. Nichols and L. Watts voted aye. K. Allen and P. Allen voted no. J. Jones abstained. Motion denied.

Denied motion to approve Front Door Real Estate to sell the property at 4500 Campbell Drive.

L. Watts moved to approve Lyons Realty Group to sell the property at 4500 Campbell Drive. R. Nichols seconded. P. Allen, R. Nichols, and L. Watts voted aye. K. Allen voted no. J. Jones abstained. Motion carried 3-1-1.

approveD Lyons Realty group to sell the property at 4500 Campbell Drive.

  1. Executive Session:

J. Jones moved that the City Commission recess into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing non-elected personnel in K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(1). The open meeting will resume in the Commission meeting room at City Hall at 7:57 p.m. L. Watts seconded. All voted aye. This included the City Commission, and City Attorney.

L. Watts moved that the City Commission come out of Executive Session at 7:57 p.m. J. Jones seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried.

Executive Session:

J. Jones moved that the City Commission recess into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing non-elected personnel in K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(1). The open meeting will resume in the Commission meeting room at City Hall at 8:08 p.m. L. Watts seconded. All voted aye. This included the City Commission, and City Attorney.

L. Watts moved that the City Commission come out of Executive Session at 8:08 p.m. K. Allen seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried.

Executive Session:

J. Jones moved that the City Commission recess into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing non-elected personnel in K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(1). The open meeting will resume in the Commission meeting room at City Hall at 8:34 p.m. L. Watts seconded. All voted aye. This included the City Commission, and City Attorney.

J. Jones moved that the City Commission come out of Executive Session at 8:34 p.m. L. Watts seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried.

Executive Session:

J. Jones moved that the City Commission recess into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing non-elected personnel in K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(1). The open meeting will resume in the Commission meeting room at City Hall at 8:50 p.m. L. Watts seconded. All voted aye. This included the City Commission, City Attorney and Finance Director.

J. Jones moved that the City Commission come out of Executive Session at 8:50 p.m. L. Watts seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried.

Executive Session:

J. Jones moved that the City Commission recess into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing non-elected personnel in K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(1). The open meeting will resume in the Commission meeting room at City Hall at 9:00 p.m. L. Watts seconded. All voted aye. This included the City Commission. City Attorney, and Mark McCoy.

J. Jones moved that the City Commission come out of Executive Session at 9:00 p.m. K. Allen seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried.

Executive Session:

L. Watts moved that the City Commission recess into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing non-elected personnel in K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(1). The open meeting will resume in the Commission meeting room at City Hall at 9:05 p.m. R. Nichols seconded. All voted aye. This included the City Commission. City Attorney, and Mark McCoy.

J. Jones moved that the City Commission come out of Executive Session at 9:05 p.m. K. Allen seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried.

J. Jones made a motion to enter into a contract with Mark McCoy as Interim City Manager for the City of Fort Scott. L. Watts seconded. All voted aye.

APPROVED TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH MARK MCCOY AS INTERIM CITY MANAGER FOR THE CITY OF FORT SCOTT.

ADJOURNMENT:

J. Jones moved to adjourn the special meeting at 9:07 p.m. L. Watts seconded. All voted aye.

ADJOURNED MEETING AT 9:07 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Diane K. Clay, M.M.C.

City Clerk

FS Commission Minutes of August 3

CITY OF FORT SCOTT

CITY COMMISSION MEETING

Minutes of August 3rd, 2021 Regular Meeting #15

The regular meeting of the Fort Scott City Commission was held August 3rd, 2021 at 6:00 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 L. Watts were present with Mayor J. Jones presiding.

INVOCATION:, Susan Bancroft, Director of Finance said a prayer asking God for guidance for the City, our Government and City officials.

AUDIENCE IN ATTENDANCE: Lee Davis, Allen Davis, Steve Anthony, Patrick Wood, Stacy Wood, Travis Shelton, Darcy Smith, Tina Lipe, David Lipe, Crystal Mason, Jared Leek, Cheryl VanHoecke, Tim VanHoecke, Billy Keith, Jody Hoener, Judy Warren, Terry Sercer, Deb McCoy, Frank Halsey, Patty LaRoche, Lindsay Madison, Mark McCoy, Kate Freeman, Michael Hoyt, Michele Tough, Jackson Tough, Thade Yates, S. L. Johnson, Nancy Van Etten, Johnnie Walker, Rob Harrington, Rachel Thompson, Susan Bancroft, Jason Dickman, Jesse Pohlmann, Brad Matkin, Janice Allen, Carl Brite, Barry Issac, Ted Hessong, and representing the press, Tammy Helm, the Fort Scott Tribune.

ADDITIONS TO AGENDA: Josh Jones asked under New Business the purchase of a motor for Public Works be added.

J. Jones made the motion to approve the agenda with the addition of the purchase of a motor for Public Works to be added under New Business. L. Watts seconded. K. Allen, R. Nichols, L. Watts, and J. Jones voted aye. P. Allen voted no. Motion carried 4-1.

approved the agenda with the addition of the purchase of a motor for Public Works to be added under New Business.

PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:

  1. Recognition of Thade Yates, Summer Intern

  2. Brad Matkin Human Resource Director

  3. Jesse Pohlmann, Public Works Director

  4. Seve Anthony, Golf Course Manager

  5. Jackson Tough, Tourism Manager

Mayor Jones recognized Thade Yates as a Summer Intern with the City this summer. He will be a Senior this year at Fort Scott High School and plans to enter into the political science field. The Mayor presented him with a certificate of recognition.

Mayor Jones recognized Bard Matkin as the new Human Resource Director, Jesse Pohlmann, Public Works Director, Steve Anthony, Golf Course Manager, and Jackson Tough, Tourism Manager.

Executive Session:

J. Jones moved that the City Commission recess into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing non-elected personnel in K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(1). The open meeting will resume in the Commission meeting room at City Hall at 6:27 p.m. L. Watts seconded. K. Allen, P. Allen, R. Nichols, L. Watts, and J. Jones voted aye. This included the City Commission and City Attorney.

J. Jones moved that the City Commission come out of Executive Session at 6:27 p.m. L. Watts seconded. P. Allen, R. Nichols, L. Watts, and J. Jones voted aye.

Executive Session:

J. Jones moved that the City Commission recess into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing non-elected personnel in K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(1). The open meeting will resume in the Commission meeting room at City Hall at 6:39 p.m. L. Watts seconded. K. Allen, P. Allen, R. Nichols, L. Watts, and J. Jones voted aye. This included the City Commission and City Attorney.

L. Watts moved that the City Commission come out of Executive Session at 6:39 p.m. R. Nichols seconded. P. Allen, R. Nichols, L. Watts, and J. Jones voted aye.

Mayor Jones informed the public that the City has received a letter of resignation from Jeremy Frazier as City Manager of the City of Fort Scott.

J. Jones moved to accept the resignation of Jeremy Frazier. L. Watts seconded. K. Allen, R. Nichols, L. Watts, and J. Jones voted aye. P. Allen voted no. Motion carried 4-1.

APPROVED TO ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF JEREMY FRAZIER.

J. Jones amended his motion to accept the resignation of Jeremy Frazier and allow the Mayor to the sign the Severance Agreement with Mr. Frazier. L. Watts seconded. K. Allen, R. Nichols, L. Watts, and J. Jones voted aye. P. Allen voted no. Motion carried 4-1.

amended motion to accept the resignation of Jeremy Frazier and allow the Mayor TO the sign the Severance Agreement with Mr. Frazier.

CONSENT AGENDA:

  1. Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1293-A totaling $632,620.70.

  1. Request to Pay – Key Equipment & Supply Company – Tractor Trailer – $139,754.

  1. Request to Pay – Earles Engineering – Building Inspection – $1,669.50.

  1. Request to Pay – Bettis Asphalt – National Avenue mill/overlay – $74,465.65

  1. Request to Pay – Allgeier, Martin & Associates, Inc. – Clarifier Painting – $6,157.16

R. Nichols moved to approve the Consent Agenda. L. Watts seconded. R. Nichols, L. Watts, and J. Jones voted aye. P. Allen voted no. K. Allen abstained. Motion carried 3-1-1.

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)

Judy Warren – Ms. Warren asked when National Avenue would be completed. She was told that bids were out and were due on August 12th.

She also said that she is not a politician. She has spoken with a lot of people with suggestions who have lost faith in City administration to do their jobs. She asked that people get on the right track.

Jared Leek – Mr. Leek said that he was gave a packet to the Commission from Front Door Real Estate. Mayor Jones said he would have an opportunity later to discuss this issue.

Michael Hoyt – Mr. Hoyt said he had two old business items to discuss. There has been nothing done with the trees on the bypass. He went out and figured there would be 600 more feet of visibility if those trees were removed.

K. Allen told him that direction was given to the previous City Manager. He will discuss with Jesse Pohlmann, Public Works Director.

Mr. Hoyt asked about the Human Relations Advisory Board as it was not on the agenda.

K. Allen said he asked the City Manager to place it on the agenda.

Mr. Hoyt said that few words are music to his ears – those words are see you in court.

Janice Allen – Ms. Allen said she wanted to discuss the 1% Citywide sales tax. In 1983 and 1986, the City Commission passed and approved two resolutions to place the 1% sales tax on the ballot. The sales tax is now 9.4%. In 1983, it was committed to Streets. In 1986, the resolution changed to the will of the people. She asked the Commission to make a resolution as to what you want to do with the sales tax and use it for what the people voted for twice. If not, something different is going to happen. Over the years, the governing body has spent less and less on streets. She said that 55% of the money comes from sales tax. She said that these resolutions need repealed. She takes great pride in the City of Fort Scott and does not want her grandchildren and great-grandchildren to think the town has gone to rubble.

City Attorney asked if the Commission passed a resolution, would the petition go away?

Janice said that they might.

R. Nichols asked Susan to review this during the budget work session process.

P. Allen said regardless of what Susan comes up with on streets, the Commission needs to restate the terms of the 1983 use of the sales tax money. He said that no one wants to file a complaint. He said that the citizens want the streets fixed. We keep losing ground. He asked that this Commission make a statement that we would like to rewrite the resolution to include the terms of the 1983 resolution.

City Manager Report and Comments: None

Engineering Firm Update: Jason Dickman, Earles Engineering, Inc. informed the Commission that Cooper Street project is out for bid. An addendum was sent out. A pre-bid meeting will be held next Thursday at 2:00 p.m. Horton Street and National Avenue are both out for bid and due on August 12th.

He said that they are continuing the sewer rehab project on Old Faithful. He said that there is a City ordinance that conflicts with the specifications currently. It talks about procedures and this is why the 3rd Street project had issues. It ended up being backfilled a certain way which was more costly to repair.

Eagle Block Building – They are moving forward and have contracted to demo the Eagle Block and CDL building. He knows there is concern with saving the façade. There is no structural support to those side walls. The demo includes to backfill the basements of the buildings. There is a third party contracted to provide stabilization of the walls and make repairs. Jason said that there needs improved fencing behind the area. O.S.H.A. requires to close off the pit.

P. Allen said he wants to seriously consider saving the façade.

Frank Halsey said that that State Historical Preservation Office will not have any interest in the first floor. The wall is not providing any structural integrity.

Jason said that he knows they want to open Sharkey’s as soon as possible.

Carl Brite stated that he was asked to shut down the project by the City Manager so Sharkey’s could reopen.

Jason said that the engineering firm will gather quotes. The engineering firm will provide guidance in shoring. The engineering firm will provide daily updates also.

J. Jones asked for a schedule and a timeline of the next steps to occur.

Jason said that they need to accept quotes or bids for the shoring or waterproofing. They will coordinate with the contractor and see when area contractors can come and look.

City Attorney said that process is moving forward.

Carl recommended getting bids until tomorrow afternoon.

The Commission all were in agreement that they want everything to be done as safe as possible.

Public Hearings: None

Director Reports: None

Old Business:

  1. Discussion of Downtown Parking – Josh said that this is for Main Street and National which is two hour parking. The ordinance is already on the books which gives the Commission the authority to put up signs in the City to put up signs wherever they want.

Travis Shelton, Chief of Police, said that enforcement will be an issue. We no longer have a meter maid to enforce parking violations. A person has to be willing to sign a citation against a person to file a complaint. There is a court case on chalking tires currently.

City Attorney said that system cannot be used according to this case. He said that the merchants that are there would need to sign the citation. Cameras were also discussed about placing them in the downtown area. The Commission would have to determine if they would want to spend money for cameras.

J. Jones said that signage should be first and see how that works.

R. Nichols stated that we need to put up parking signs. We also need to set up a meeting with people living in the downtown buildings and business owners to come up with a plan. It could also help if the parking lot behind the building at 1st and Main were completed.

J. Jones asked about putting signs up on National on the west side.

Discussion was held regarding placing gravel on the parking lot at 1st and National.

  1. Resolution for Use of Proceeds from Lake Property Sale – Josh said that this discussion has been happening about where to put the proceeds from the sale of lake property.

K. Allen stated that 100% of those funds should go to a Fort Scott Lake Fund.

R. Nichols said that he thinks it is a mistake to put all of the funds into one fund like that. We have many issues throughout the City to take care of. He said that the Commission should approve the use of the funds.

K. Allen said that he thinks the citizens should have good facilities.

P. Allen said that he suggested that 50% should go to the Lake fund and 50% go into the Street fund.

J. Jones said it should be a Commission controlled fund.

Lindsay Madison said a good purpose for those funds could be used for housing projects throughout the City.

Nancy Van Etten said that the Lake Advisory Committee would like to see the funds kept separate also. People can’t use the lake effectively.

K. Allen made a motion for the City Attorney to create a resolution to create a Lake Fort Scott Fund and allow the Commission to direct spending with the ability to transfer to other funds. J. Jones seconded. All voted aye.

Approved for the City Attorney to create a resolution to create a Lake Fort Scott Fund and allow the Commission to direct spending with the ability to transfer to other funds.

  1. Deed Restrictions for Lake Property for Sale – Nancy Van Etten, Chairperson, said that the Lake Advisory Committee has recommended two deed restrictions only. Those are it must be a single family dwelling and a home stick built house.

L. Watts moved to approve the two deed restrictions for building at Lake Fort Scott. J. Jones seconded. K. Allen, P. Allen, L. Watts and J. Jones voted aye. R. Nichols voted no. Motion carried 4-1.

approved the two deed restrictions for building at Lake Fort Scott.

APPEARANCES:

  1. Frank Halsey – Marmaton Massacre Event – September 18th & 19th – Gunn Park – Frank informed the City that they moved the Marmaton Massacre from July to September and the Tri-Yak-A-Thon to that same weekend. They are hoping for cooler temperatures. This will be two fun days of activities and these events continue to grow. A disc golf tournament will also happen that weekend. There will be food trucks in the park. A chainsaw demonstration will also be held. He asked for permission to use the campground for only participants, EMS services, and the back two shelter houses.

R. Nichols moved to approve to close the campground for only participants, provide EMS service and free camping and shelter rental for the Marmaton Massacre event on September 18th and 19th at Gunn Park. K. Allen seconded. All voted aye.

approved to close the campground for only participants, provide EMS service and free camping and shelter rental for the Marmaton Massacre and tri-yak-a-thon event on September 18th and 19th at Gunn Park.

  1. Terry Sercer – 2020 Audit – Mr. Sercer said that he is with Diehl, Banwart & Bolton, CPA. He said he wanted to hit a couple of important parts of the audit. The audit financial statements are verified that receipts and expenditures are accurate. They look at the utility billings and ordinances and make sure what is being charged is correct. They look at payroll and verify that is correct also. The Commission should always review the expenditures, not the auditors. There are no cash basis violations. A single audit was performed. On page 71 of the audit, is a listing of all federal funds. The water intake project is a USDA loan which will be a federal fund. He said that their firm has done the audit for the City for the past 36 years. There were no disagreements with City management. He said that it is a pleasure to work with the City.

  1. Lee Davis – Eagle Project Presentation – Mr. Davis said that he is 17 years old. He wants to put a bicycle service station by Shelter House #6. It is located where the trails start. If your bike would break down, he would have some tools there where it could be repaired. The City would pay $360.00, Gunn Park would pay for 1/3 and he is submitting a grant to Bedco for 1/3.

K. Allen made a motion to allow him to place a bicycle repair station by Shelter House #6 and for the City to allocate $360.00. J. Jones seconded. All voted aye.

approved to allow Lee Davis to place a bicycle repair station by Shelter House #6 and for the City to allocate $360.00.

  1. Jody Hoener – Grant for Water Filling Stations – Ms. Hoener said she is part of the Bourbon County Action Team. She said that they are working on Phase II now. She is working on the grant for Water Filling Stations throughout the City. Their board accepted bids, but it was for indoor stations and not outdoor stations. Their recommendation is to purchase four (4) stations. The locations are at Shelter #3 at Gunn Park, Riverfront Park, one in Uniontown, and one in Bronson. She asked for approval for the revised budget. Susan will be the contact person for the City.

K. Allen moved to approve the grant amendment for water filling stations. L. Watts seconded. All voted aye.

APPROVED THE GRANT REVISED BUDGET FOR WATER FILLING STATIONS.

  1. Ted Hessong – K.S.D.E. Tour – Mr. Hessong said that he would like to personally invite the City Commission to the Kansas Can Success Tour at the River Room on August 16th from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. This is the Commissioner of Education will be appearing and he will address regarding the success of each child to create outcomes and feedback from communities.

New Business:

  1. Approval to purchase a transmission for a Mack truck – Jesse Pohlmann, Public Works Director, said that transmission is for a Mack truck that has been sitting for more than two years. One company has said they could possibly rebuild the transmission but wasn’t sure. They called Mack and they said that they could rebuild it. The cost is approximately $9,500 for a new transmission.

K. Allen moved to approve to purchase a transmission from Mack at the approximate cost of $9,500. L. Watts seconded. All voted aye.

approved to purchase a transmission from Mack at the approximate cost of $9,500 for a city dump truck.

  1. Approval of contract for Audited Services for 2020 – Susan said that this is the contract for the agreement for the contract for the audit for 2020 with Diehl, Banwart, & Bolton.

K. Allen moved to approve the 2020 Audit Contract with Diehl, Banwart & Bolton, CPA for 2020 in the amount of $18,700. L. Watts seconded. All voted aye.

approved the 2020 Audit Contract with Diehl, Banwart & Bolton, CPA for 2020 in the amount of $18,700.

  1. AWOS Grant – Approval for exception from purchasing policy – Seth Simpson, Airport Manager, said that the City received a K.D.O.T, grant for an A.W.O.S. system. With COVID, there are only two types we are able to purchase but they are owned by the same company. The grant amount is for $121,178 and is a 90/10 grant. The quote is $105,170 and $10,000 to install which includes one year of maintenance. The current system is outdated and needs to be replaced.

L. Watts moved to approve the A.W.O.S. system through D.B.T. J. Jones seconded. All voted aye.

approved the A.W.O.S. system upgrade through D.B.T. in the amount of $105,170 with $10,000 to install which includes one year of maintenance.

  1. Fuel Pedestal Grant – Approval to upgrade system with current provider – Seth Simpson, Airport Manager, said that the City received a grant in the amount of $20,000. This is currently on a dial up system. This will be a hard wired line. This current system is a M3000 and the upgrade would make it a M4000 system. The only company that makes the M4000 is QTPod and their quote is $14,475.00. He asked approval to upgrade the system at the Airport. This is a 90/10% grant.

K. Allen moved to upgrade the Fuel Pedestal Grant with the M4000 system through QTPod at a cost of $14,475.00 for the Airport. L. Watts seconded. All voted aye.

approved to upgrade the Fuel Pedestal Grant with the M4000 system through QTPod at a cost of $14,475.00 for the Airport.

  1. Approval to go out for Request for Proposals for the Kansas Moderate Income Housing Grant – Susan informed the Commission that this grant is coming up and we don’t want to miss out on the opportunity. We don’t have staff to do this right now. She suggested looking at Bourbon County R.E.D.I. to assist with it.

J. Jones moved to use Bourbon County R.E.D.I. to assist with the Kansas Moderate Income Housing Grant. L. Watts seconded. P. Allen, R. Nichols, L. Watts, and J. Jones voted aye. K Allen abstained.

approved to use Bourbon County R.E.D.I. to assist with the Kansas Moderate Income Housing Grant.

  1. Discussion of Code Enforcement Training and Adherence to the International Property Maintenance Code – Bill Downey, Administrative Sergeant, said that he was here to present information regarding the training and qualifications of officers. He was asked if their office had copies of the 2012 International Property Maintenance Code. That is just one element of the codes that were adopted several years ago. Also adopted were the Property Code, Residential Code, Building Code, Mechanical Code, Fuel and Gas Code, Plumbing Code, Fire Code, and the 2011 Electrical Code. In 2013, the State of Kansas removed the requirements for Code Enforcement Officers to be inspector qualified. The individuals that are employees at this time can do inspections. He has two employees at this time. He stated that there is a Kansas Association for Code Enforcement and the City is a member of it as well as his employees. They will have a conference in the fall of 2022 and usually have two conferences a year which they attend. He has a goal for his officers that they will be nationally certified by December of 2022. At the end of 2023, they will be nationally certified Codes Administrators. His employees are uniform in appearance and will begin wearing shirts with the City’s logo.

Pete said he had questions on the current buildings in downtown Fort Scott that are in disrepair.

Bill said that they may have to work with the County Attorney in order to get into the buildings if the owner won’t cooperate with the City.

Pete asked about a time frame.

Bill said he has been on the job for a month and asked for some time.

City Attorney said if he determines he needs to get into a building, Bill will need to contact the County Attorney’s office to gain entry.

Josh said that Shane Walker is willing to use his drone to do a flyover to get footage of buildings if needed.

 

  1. Approval to send Lake Residents Survey from the Lake Smart Growth Committee – Nancy Van Etten, Chairperson, Lake Advisory Committee, said that the Lake Committee prepared a survey regarding Smart Growth at the Lake to send to Lake residents. She asked approval to send out this survey.

J. Jones moved to approve to send out the survey to Lake Residents regarding Smart Growth. K. Allen seconded. K. Allen, P. Allen, L. Watts, and J. Jones voted aye. Motion carried.

Approved to send out the survey to lake residents regarding smart growth at the lake.

  1. Approval of Bid for Lake Fort Scott Property Sale – Mayor Jones said that there are four realtors present who may wish to address the Commission. There were four proposals received: Lance Anderson, Lyons Realty Group, Stutesman’s Action Realty, and Front Door Real Estate.

Jared Leek spoke on his proposal. He gave each Commissioner a packet of information.

Stacy Wood spoke on her proposal. She partners with Keller-Williams Marketers on properties.

K. Allen moved to table the sale of Lake Fort Scott Properties and the First Source Property sales at this time. J. Jones seconded. All voted aye.

APPROVED TO TABLE THE SALE OF LAKE FORT SCOTT PROPERTIES AND THE FIRST SOURCE PROPERTY SALE AT THIS TIME.

  1. Approval of Bid for First Source Property Sale – See Item #h – Tabled this item.

  1. Approval of Super Market Developers & CHCSK Termination Agreement – CID & TIF District – Susan said that this Consent, Release and Termination Agreement is between the City of Fort Scott and Super Market Developers, Inc. and Community Health Care Center of Southeast Kansas, Inc. Super Market Developers has sold their property to CHC. Super Market Developers originally had a CID and TIF Agreement with the City which will be void since the property has sold.

R. Nichols moved to approve the Consent, Release and Termination Agreement between the City of Fort Scott and Super Market Developers and CHC on the TIF and CID Districts. L. Watts seconded. All voted aye.

approved the Consent, Release and Termination Agreement between the City of Fort Scott and Super Market Developers and Community health care center of southeast kansas, inc. on the TIF and CID Districts.

  1. Discussion of Potential Stormwater Projects for 2021 (Pete Allen and Jason Dickman) – 15th & National

Crawford – Wall to Elm

Washington & Wall

East National and Railroad

Ellis Park – South to 18th Street

Jason Dickman, Earles Engineering, informed the Commission that the East National and Railroad is one option. He said that these projects would all be pending on funds being available. He said that 15th & National – there are two inlets where it connects into National. One of the inlet tops is knocked over. They are old style inlets and this would include the 17th and Eddy location. They would need to analyze the entire system. He said that the Crawford Street from Wall to Elm that the inlets are in bad shape along with the brick street and the stone curbing. New pipe would need to be installed west behind the curb to capture the water flow. The Washington and Wall location has issues caused by wheelchair ramps that were installed that caused the water to go into the front door of the homeowner. Inlets would need to be added to change the water flow.

Susan said that there is $800,000 available.

Discussion was held to have at the next meeting a proposed plan for their consideration.

  1. Set Budget Work Sessions – Susan asked that a budget work session be held on August 19th, 2021 and August 24th, 2021.

Reports and Comments:

Commissioner Reports and Comments:

L. Watts – Lindsey welcomed all the new hires to the City.

R. Nichols – Nothing to report.

P. Allen – Pete remarked that at Buck Run Community Center, the walls are W.P.A. walls. There are huge cracks there and about to push the walls over. He asked Jesse to check this out and see what the City can do.

K. Allen – Kevin remarked that he is excited about the new employees to the City.

Kevin asked if there are any results on the Schneider Energy update.

Susan said that Michael Mix can get with them and have them appear before the Commission.

J. Jones – Josh asked who was responsible for the speed limit on the highways. He asked if it was K.D.O.T. or the City.

It is K.D.O.T.’s responsibility.

He asked about the delay on the lights with K.D.O.T.

City Attorney Report and Comments: Bob said that since the City is short staffed at the Airport, that Ward Kraft will assist at the Airport. The City would pay them to fill in when Airport staff is gone. Bob would work out a short term contract with W/K.

Executive Session:

J. Jones moved that the City Commission recess into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing non-elected personnel in K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(1). The open meeting will resume in the Commission meeting room at City Hall at 9:52 p.m. This Executive session will include the City Commissioner and City Attorney. L. Watts seconded. All voted aye.

L. Watts moved that the City Commission come out of Executive Session at 9:52 p.m. J. Jones seconded. All voted aye.

Executive Session:

J. Jones moved that the City Commission recess into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing non-elected personnel in K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(1). The open meeting will resume in the Commission meeting room at City Hall at 10:06 p.m. This Executive session will include the City Commissioner and City Attorney. L. Watts seconded. All voted aye.

L. Watts moved that the City Commission come out of Executive Session at 10:06 p.m. J. Jones seconded. All voted aye.

Adjournment:

J. Jones moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:07 p.m. L. Watts seconded. All voted aye.

ADJOURNED MEETING AT 10:07 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Diane K. Clay, M.M.C.

City Clerk

FS Commission Special Meeting July 23

CITY OF FORT SCOTT

SPECIAL CITY COMMISSION MEETING

Minutes of July 23rd, 2021 Special Meeting #19

A special meeting of the Fort Scott City Commission was held July 23rd, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. in the City Commission Meeting Room, 123 S. Main Street, Fort Scott, Kansas.

ROLL CALL:

Commissioners Pete Allen and Randy Nichols were present with Mayor Josh Jones presiding. L. Watts was present via telephone. K. Allen arrived at 8:04 p.m.

AUDIENCE IN ATTENDANCE: Michael Hoyt, Jimmy Kemmerer, and Susan Bancroft.

CONSIDERATION:

  1. Executive Session K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(2) Attorney-Client Privilege exception

J. Jones moved that the City Commission recess into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing attorney/client privilege in K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(2). The open meeting will resume in the Commission meeting room at City Hall at 8:18 p.m. R. Nichols seconded. All voted aye. This will include the City Commission, City Manager, and City Attorney.

J. Jones moved that the City Commission come out of Executive Session at 8:18 p.m. L. Watts seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried.

j. jones made a motion to accept the Settlement and Release Agreement between the City of Fort Scott and Rachel Pruitt. The City will pay $5,000 deductible and the insurance company will pay the remaining funds. R. Nichols seconded. R. Nichols, L. Watts, and J. Jones voted aye. P. Allen and K. Allen abstained. Motion carried.

approved to accept the Settlement and Release Agreement between the City of Fort Scott and Rachel Pruitt. The City will pay $5,000 deductible and the insurance company will pay the remaining funds.

ADJOURNMENT:

J. Jones moved to adjourn the special meeting at 8:17 p.m. R. Nichols seconded. All voted aye.

ADJOURNED MEETING AT 8:17 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Diane K. Clay, M.M.C.

City Clerk

FS Commission Special Meeting July 22

CITY OF FORT SCOTT

SPECIAL CITY COMMISSION MEETING

Minutes of July 22nd, 2021 Special Meeting #18

A special meeting of the Fort Scott City Commission was held July 22nd, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. in the City Commission Meeting Room, 123 S. Main Street, Fort Scott, Kansas.

ROLL CALL:

Commissioners Pete Allen and Randy Nichols were present with Mayor Josh Jones presiding. K. Allen and L. Watts were absent.

AUDIENCE IN ATTENDANCE: Travis Shelton, Jimmy Kemmerer, and Susan Bancroft.

CONSIDERATION:

  1. Approval of Contract with Noble Health Care – Susan Bancroft, Director of Finance explained to the Commission that the contract with Noble Health Care needs to be approved and signed in order to release the A.R.P.A. funding to them.

R. Nichols moved to approve the contract with Noble Health Care. P. Allen seconded. All voted aye.

ADJOURNMENT:

J. Jones moved to adjourn the special meeting at 12:01 p.m. R. Nichols seconded. All voted aye.

ADJOURNED MEETING AT 12:01 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Diane K. Clay, M.M.C.

City Clerk

FS Commission Special Meeting July 21

CITY OF FORT SCOTT

SPECIAL CITY COMMISSION MEETING

Minutes of July 21st, 2021 Special Meeting #17

A special meeting of the Fort Scott City Commission was held July 21st, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Commission Meeting Room, 123 S. Main Street, Fort Scott, Kansas.

ROLL CALL:

Commissioners Pete Allen, Randy Nichols and Lindsey Watts were present with Mayor Josh Jones presiding. K. Allen arrived at 5:32 p.m.

AUDIENCE IN ATTENDANCE: Dave Bruner, Travis Shelton, David B. Lipe, Allyson Turvey, Jimmy Kemmerer, Peter Earles, Jackson Tough, Susan Bancroft, and representing the press, Tammy Helm, Fort Scott Tribune.

CONSIDERATION:

  1. Approval of Eagle Block and CDL Building Demolition Contract – City Manager discussed with the Commission that two separate quotes were received for the demolition of the two buildings. He has shared that with them. The initial quote for $148,500 from American Wrecking Company and the second quote was from First Con Inc. in the amount of $237,500. The engineers have looked at both bids and it is the City’s recommendation of the initial bid received from American Wrecking Company.

Peter Earles said that he included in the contract what was in the original proposal from American Wrecking Company. Shoring is not part of his bid. All material will be hauled off site and it will be backfilled with approved material.

Pete said he was not clear on the north building. Who is required to protect existing buildings.

Peter Earles said he will do what is needed to protect the south and north buildings. This company has insurance to cover themselves.

City Manager said that he met with a local citizen that has access to engineering services, but he said he would allow his engineer to look at the building. They are trying to reopen Sharky’s as soon as possible.

Peter Earles said once the building is down, that Sharky’s can reopen.

City Attorney said that the engineering firm will be present and in charge of this demolition.

R. Nichols moved to approve the contract with American Wrecking Company in the amount of $148,500 for the demolition of the Eagle Block Building and the CDL Building. L. Watts seconded. P. Allen, R. Nichols, L. Watts, and J. Jones voted aye. K. Allen abstained. Motion carried.

approved the contract with American Wrecking Company in the amount of $148,500 for the demolition of the Eagle Block Building and the CDL Building.

ADJOURNMENT:

L. Watts moved to adjourn the special meeting at 5:51 p.m. R. Nichols seconded. All voted aye.

ADJOURNED MEETING AT 5:51 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Diane K. Clay, M.M.C.

City Clerk

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